British and German Battle Front Reports Across France and Vladivostok
London reports American forces on the Picardy battlefield may face a baptism of fire. Paris notes heavy German losses in the lower Coucy forest as French troops halt advances. Haig claims a small British gain on the Somme front amid intense artillery. Berlin and Petrograd describe German pressure on the Oise and Ekaterinoslav occupation after fierce fighting.
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London
Picardy
Paris
Allette River
Coucy Forest
War Office
Montdidier
Neven
Somme
Haig
Bucquoy
Marchel Haig
France
Berlin
Oise
Couey Wood
Coucy-lechateau
Petrograd
Ukro
Ekaterinoslav
Ekaterinoslay
Odessa
Kharkov
BOLO MAKES BID FOR LIFE
Paris on April 1 reports that after President Volncare rejects clemency for Bolo Pasha he begins a last appeal to save his life. The appeal follows the clemency decision and signals continued hopes for mercy in the case.
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Bolo
Paris
Volncare
Bolo Pasha
Reprieve Granted in Treason Case Against German Propaganda Agent
The military authorities grant a reprieve to Bolo who acted as a German propaganda agent in France. His attorney Albert Salles argued the condemned man had revelations to make. The length of the reprieve is unspecified and Whish notes it is granted for the moment.
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Vieted
Treftison
France
Bolo
Albert Salles
Whish
Italian General Diaz Greets U S Troops Arrival
General Diaz commander in chief greets American troops entering the western front in northern Italy. He cites Secretary Baker’s visit as evidence of allied solidarity and unity.
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Diaz
Italy
Iuliian
Baker
Winter wheat output seen near 560 million bushels
Washington April 9 the agriculture department estimates winter wheat will produce about 560 million bushels with a condition of 78.6 percent of normal on April 1 Rye output around 86 million bushels and rye condition at 58 percent of normal The report also lists winter wheat conditions in Ohio 86 Indiana 94 Illinois 88 Missouri 92 Nebraska 75 Kansas 67 Oklahoma 63 Rear Admiral John D Ford U S N retired dies in Baltimore at seventy eight
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Washington
Department of Agriculture
Ohio
Indiana
Ilinois
Misgcourt
Nebraska
Kansas
Oklahoma
J. D. Ford
Baltimore
John D.D. Ford
Figures barred on Third Liberty loan subscriptions
Secretary McAdoo, from Richmond, announces a delay in public loan figures to avoid misinformation. Subscriptions will be reported only when officially filed with Federal Reserve banks, with daily updates later, to prevent double counting and misleading totals that could jeopardize the loan's success.
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Federal Reserve Banks
Treasury Department
McAdoo
War agencies issue restricted coal distribution plan
The War Industries Board and Fuel Administration prepare a new priority list to assign coal deliveries, restricting shipments to less essential industries. The plan is put into effect but not intended for public release.
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Washington
War Industries Board and Fuel Administration
Yankees Rush to Front as Allies Pour In to Check German Drive
American troops move to France at an accelerated pace with official confirmation. British attache reports Allied reserves, including American, French, and British troops, steadily improving the Amiens sector. German offensives are described as limited, with valueless gains near Pierremande and Polembray, while US forces reinforce the front and push back rumors of racial mixing at Camp Polk.
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Washington
France
Picardy
Crowell
Amiens
Somme
Arulens
Jordan
Pierremande
Polembray
Chauny
Forest of
Courcy
Polembruy
United States
Americans Repel German Raids Near Toul
On April 9 the front northwest of Toul saw two German night raids repulsed by American infantry. The attackers reached first line trenches but were driven back into supporting trenches after a rapid counterattack. Heavy artillery then silenced two enemy batteries.
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France
Toul
Japanese and British Forces Land at Vladivostok
Fifty sailors were landed by a British cruiser at Vladivostok to guard the British consulate after Japanese forces landed at the Siberian port. British and Japanese operations faced no resistance as tensions rise with Bolshevik authorities. The move draws international attention and prompts official explanations from Washington.
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Washington
Vladivostok
Sierian
State Department
Jamines
Department
Neutral on Irish Question Boldly Denies Public Hearings
Washington notes that no hearings will be held on the many resolutions about the Irish question. Chairman Flood of the foreign affairs committee says hearings would interfere with a cobelligerent of the United States. A letter outlining the decision has been sent to many individuals and groups who sought hearings, including Boston city collector John J. Carey.
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Washington
House
Flood
Foreign Affairs Committee
United States
John J. Carley
Boston
Martial Law Declared as Costa Rica Faces Border Uprising
The Costa Rican congress proclaims martial law amid a southern border revolt. The government moves to capture or disband rebels led by priest Jorge Villa, with reports of disarmament by Panama authorities.
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Congress
San Jose
Costa Rica
Costa Rican Congress
Jorge Villa
Panama
Senate Clash Over Spy Bill Spurs Loyalty Debate
In Washington on April 9 Senator Sherman led sharp criticism of the Overman spy bill to punish disloyalty. Senators Poindexter and Hardwick clashed after Poindexter pressed Hardwick on supporting war and loyalty, with Hardwick defending his wartime record as the chamber adjourned amid heated exchanges.
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Washington
Sherman
Senate
Poindexter
Hardwick
United States
Germany
Senator Poindexter
Mr. Poindexter
Mr. Hardwick
Miggins
Seustor Cunquins
Frenua Drop Balk Three Miles Takes Up Positions
Frenua forces deploy three miles southwest of lower porch into prepared positions as tensions rise in border area. Local watchers report no immediate clashes as patrols move carefully.
Artillery Activity on British Front Reported
Paris dispatch reports French forces withdrawing to prepared positions southwest of the Coun ce y forest area after advancing south of the Olee. Violent artillery fighting continues as front lines remain mobile and active.
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Paris
Councey
German Artillery Intensifies Front Action Near Labassee Canal
London dispatch reports heavy German artillery activity on the British front along the Labassee canal south of Armentierres this morning, signaling intensified bombardment on that sector.
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London
Labassee Canal
Armentierres
American plane lands after transatlantic flight rumor
London rumor claims an American aircraft landed in the city last night after a nonstop flight from New York with twelve passengers aboard. The report is unconfirmed.
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London
April S
New York
Senator Hardwick Battles Over Loyalty Measure
A Senate session features Hardwick denouncing the motive of critics while a confrontation with a Georgia senator unfolds. The Hardwick amendment fails but other changes pass to curb disloyal, profane, or abusive language toward the government or national symbols during wartime debate.
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Forseoth
Washington
Hardwick
American officer estimates German losses at least 300000
An officer recently returned from northern France estimates German casualties in the current offensive at no less than 300000 in killed and wounded. He previously served with the British army and cites familiarity with war conditions.
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France
German dreadnoughts destroy Russian vessels in Baltic report
State Department dispatches quote Swedish papers reporting German dreadnoughts in southern Finland waters opened fire on three Russian ships. The Russian vessels reportedly exploded their own ships after failing to resist.
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Washington
Apri
State Department
Finland
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