Americans Help Stop Germans Near St Quentin With Canadian Engineers
In France the American railway engineers fighting alongside Canadian troops held the line near St Quentin to Noyon, repelling German waves with rifles and few machine guns. They pressed the attack, inflicted heavy losses, and even captured a German officer after unmasking him posing in British uniform. No American casualties were reported.
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St. Quentin
France
Meu Menition
Noyon
Noven
Bin
Vote Near on Sedition Bill in Senate Debate
Washington reports an agreement to limit debate on the sedition bill as the Senate moves toward final passage. Leaders expect a late today or Thursday vote after a day of bitter discussion and amendments. Senator Sherman denounces Labor figures and Reform officials amid the contentious session.
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Senate
Washington
Sherman
Milneis
John TV
Walker
State Federation of Labor
Labour Conciliation
George Creel
Jorony
Tformurtion
Royal warrant ends seniority in British Army promotions
London April 10 King George signs a royal warrant changing general promotions from seniority to selection. The move allows a young officer displaying brilliant leadership to leapfrog over older, more senior officers.
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London
George
Irish Oppose Britains New Conscription Plan
Irish MPs challenge Prime Minister Lloyd George over conscription for Ireland as the government presses to extend the manpower net. He warns Ireland gains self government only under wartime conditions with extended military age while America’s entry could decide the war, six to eight months more.
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Taavieon
House of Commons
Lloyd- George
Treland
Lield-George
America
United States
Ireland
Great Britain
Lioyd-George
Liovedtlean
Witle
Submarine flotilla cross Atlantic for anti U boat fight
Washington reports American submarines once confined to home waters have crossed the Atlantic to aid Allied forces in the war against German U boats. Secretary Daniels confirmed midwinter crossings in a Cleveland Liberty Loan speech but withheld details. Crews endured severe gales and cramped quarters, yet returned with no disasters and continued cooperation with British and French subs in the U boat hunt.
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Washington
Daniels
Cleveland
Lewis
Work of Courageous Men in Dangerous Service
Reports read like fiction as crews undertake dangerous service. Descriptions praise courage and daring in the difficult mission. The text notes the American effort amid perilous conditions and the demanding duties faced by those involved.
France imposes nationwide bread rationing eats per day
Washington reports France has established a new bread regime with strict nationwide rationing. The food administration lists daily allowances: under three years 2 1 4 ounces, ages three to thirteen 5, over thirteen up to sixty 10 6 ounces with possible extra 3 percent for hard workers, over sixty seven ounces.
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Washington
France
The
Food Administration
Liberty Loan drives aim for five billion goal across nation
Washington reports five billion dollars is the Liberty loan target as committees in counties push for the first half of the four week period with the aim to double apportionment in the final half. President Wilson subscribed $1000 in the local theater box amid cheers as cities strive to top quotas and earn the honor flag designation. Subscriptions rise in small communities and among farmers, with treasury guidance allowing over subscriptions.
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Washington
Treasury
McAdoo
Wilson
Bic
Mes Adow
Germans aided by mist halt raid near Noyon and Arras
Allied fronts report German assault in eleven mile sector between Givenchy and La Bassee repulsed after heavy fighting. French and British artillery, air power, and mist hindered observers as Paris reports German raids thwarted north of Reims and near Noyon with ongoing artillery duels along the Somme and Oise fronts.
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Givenchy
la Bassee
Fieurbaix
Armentieres
Trent
Somme
Arras
Paris
Montdidier
Haugard-en-Santerre
Noyon
Biermont
Oise
Cancyle Chateau
Noyen
Reims
Esparges
Belllon
Bonhomme
Berlin
la Bossee Canal
Oise-Aisne
Coucy-le- Portuguese
Coucy-le- Chateau
Brancourt
War Department May 1 Casualty List Published
Washington reports four hundred forty seven army deaths and injuries from April 1 to 8 with 18 killed in action 115 died of wounds 21 died of accidents 46 died of disease 3 died of unknown causes 108 severely wounded and 241 slightly wounded. Names include Privates Fred Crosan Everett King Abraham Saitman Alvin Bohlman Courtney Lawrence and many others across April 3 and 5 lists.
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Washington
War Department
Walker
Fred Crosan
Byverett
A. King
Bernie M. Kell
Abraham Saitman
Alvin Bohlman
Courtney Lawrence
Clifford Bk
Evans
Ennis Lewis
Bergt
Fred A. Tait
Thomas Coyne
Edward BK
Hartwick
Henry N. Brooks
Sergt
Arthur Francis F Posse
Vincent C. Montgomery
Karl L. Ackley
Branch L. Glazener
Henry Gratton
Victor M. Densen
Sam Kelley
Ollie Mahan
Bert L. Smith
John Towlinson
Joh B. Whipple
Benjamin BR
Martin
Joe
Minor Gains by Germans Coup Terer by British TN Sharp Counter Attack
British forces launch a sharp counter attack along with defensive actions against German gains. Allied units report small advances and repelled German efforts in the contested sector as of the latest field reports.
French Stand Firm Against German Attacks West of Castel
London reports German forces massed in a heavy attack near Givenehit last night but French resistance deterred them. British counterattacks reclaimed the town as bombardment spreads from Armentieres to Ypres and the Comtes Canal. British troops hold their positions and return fire with determination.
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Evening Journal
London
Givenehit
Armentieres
Ypres
Comtes Canal
Germans bombard French lines near Hangerd and Ensanterre
Paris dispatch reports French repulsed heavy German assaults near Hangerd and Ensanterre west of Cas tel. German losses described as very heavy in these attacks.
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Evening Journal
Paris
Hangerd
Ensanterre
Castel
British Reinforcements Reported in French Battle Zone
A dispatch from British headquarters in France says reinforcements have appeared in the British battle zone as of April 10.
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Evening Journal
London
France
Senator Penrose Attacks Creel in Sedition Bill Debate
Senator Penrose of Pennsylvania denounces government employees he calls loyal to treasonable writings. He urges removing any official uttering disloyal sentiments, citing Creel and his alleged scurrilous remarks on the U S Constitution read in the Senate.
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Penrose
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Senate
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