Americans Halt June U8 Joined Brits On Front
American troops arrive on the British front amid enthusiasm. French and German reports describe local battles across the line from Rangard en San terre to the Somme. German gains claimed near Armentieres and La Bassee canal with heavy fighting along the Ypres front.
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America
Entente
No Man's Land
Paris
Rangard-en-Santerre
Chauny
Castel
Noyon
Suvoy
Mont Renaud
Oise
Reims
Meuse
Apremont
Woevre
Filrey
Berlin
Armentieres
la Bassee Canal
Waasten-Warneton
Ypres-Comines Canal
Lawe
Lys
Estaires
Bae St. Maur
Givenchy
Fifty-fifth
Somme
U. S. Airship Work Is Slow Delays Spark Call for Reform
The senate military committee reports the government's aircraft program is gravely disappointing. It urges drastic reorganization and single person control of production, recommends removing building from the signal corps, and accuses officials of misrepresentation and procrastination delaying Liberty motors, machine parts, and flyer training.
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Washington
Senate Military Committee
Signal Corps
Liberty Motors
Sedition bill passes Senate with modifications
Washington reports the senate approved the sedition bill without a roll call, aiming to empower the department of justice to round up spies and disloyalists. The measure had previously cleared the house.
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Senate
House
Washington
Department of Justice
Business chiefs warn of Bolsheviks at home in war era
Chicago April 11. President Rhett of Charleston told 3000 delegates at the first annual meeting of the chamber of commerce of the United States that Americans must unite to combat German world power and also guard against a Bolshevik movement at home. He urged business leadership to address internal threats to preserve private industry and prevent extremist intrusion. Secretary Daniels and Secretary Lane were slated to speak at the event.
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Chicago
America
R. Goodyn Rhett
Charleston
D. C
Chamber of Commerce of the
United States
Auditorium Theater
Association
Washington
Navy
Daniels
Interior Lane
Lucius Teter
Chicago Association of Commerce
Rhett
Lee
Russia
Ex-Soldier Leads Mob in Prager Lynching in Collinsville
Joseph Riegel, a 28 year old ex US Army miner from Collinsville, testifies he led the mob that hanged Robert P. Prager, an enemy alien. He describes the later confession, Prager kissing the flag, and claiming no mercy while denouncing the act as brave. Riegel says he was drunk and identifies others involved.
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Collinsville
Joseph Riegel
United States Army
Robert P. Prager
Riegel
U S Senator Stone Stricken on Streetcar in Washington
Senator Stone of Missouri, chairman of the foreign relations committee, was stricken with paralysis on a Washington streetcar en route to the Capitol. He was removed to the Senate office building for care, then returned home. Medical staff said the condition was serious but not stated as critical.
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Prager
Rigel
Riegel
Washington
Stone
Missouri
Foreign Relations Committee
Capitol
Senate
Liberty Loan Subscriptions Reported by Banks and Trust Firms
Treasury directs Federal reserve banks to report Liberty Loan subscriptions and installment payments immediately. Individual banks and trust companies must forward subscriptions received to reserve duties.
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Treasury
Federal Reserve Banks
Washington
The
Liberty Loan
Aliens in Milwaukee Face Permit Checks and Registration
A drive targets enemy aliens requiring appearance before a U S marshal for examination and to obtain a permit governing residence and employment. Changes demand reporting and possible internment. those without permits risk unpleasant consequences as a nationwide registration order expands to police and post offices in smaller communities.
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United States
War-time raid nets 82 enemy aliens in Milwaukee
Milwaukee on April 11 reports eighty two enemy aliens arrested for permit violations as authorities mobilize a 35 car fleet to sweep the area. Many were taken from beds or workplaces and booked for preliminary inquiry. two jailed after unresolved movements. The operation follows Wilson era rules designating enforcement by the justice department.
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Milwaukee
Wis
Department of Justice
Spérial
R. B. Spencer
Bureau of Investigation
Harry W. King
Mr. King
Wilson
Soldiers for Farm Work Furlough Rules Outlined
Washington April 11 Provisional orders from Provost Marshal General Crowder authorize furloughs for soldiers to work on farms during seed ing and harvest times without pay, not interfering with training. Longer leaves possible for specially qualified experts by the secretary of war.
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Washington
Crowder
Secretary of War
Daniels 13 aiding Liberty Loan drive
Secretary of the Navy Josephus Daniels addressed 15,000 at a Liberty Loan mass meeting in Chicago urging full American mobilization and warning of the Kaiser’s last card. He praised naval efforts, noted destroyer programs, and stressed victory as the war aim.
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Chicago
America
Secretary of the Navy
Josephus Daniels
International
Liberty Loan
Navy
Uncle Sam
Europe
American Troops Repel Onslaught at Amerigars Outpost
Allied forces halt a fierce enemy assault at Amerigars Outpost as American troops execute a decisive defense. Commanders credit disciplined actions and coordinated fire for breaking the attack.
Giant German Gas Attack Drives British From Armentieres
Special to The Evening Journal reports a massive German gas and artillery assault on Armentieres and the Lys front. American troops withstood the attack, repelling it with heavy German losses after a three day bombardment. U S forces praised for cool, brilliant defense and staunch frontline courage.
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Evening Journal
U. S
British Forces Recede as German Offensive Gains Ground
Special to The Evening Journal reports a German assault driving British troops from Armentieres across the Lys. German forces advance southwest toward Steenwerwek and north of Armentieres, with occupation of about half of Ploegsteert village.
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The
Evening Journal
London
Armentiers
Lys
Steenwerek
Ploegsteert
War message on democracy Versus German autocracy
The speaker argues that prompting America to enter the war will not bring peace as the German empire has trained for domination through church schools and philosophy. He asserts that liberty and civilization depend on fighting force with force and mobilizing every man for the struggle.
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America
Big U S casualty list largest day of the war
The War Department announced the largest casualty list for the United States since entry into the war. It lists 288 names with five killed in action, three died of wounds, eleven died of disease, seven from accidents, ten severely wounded, 245 wounded slightly, and two missing. Thirteen lieutenants are among the wounded.
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Washington
United States
War Department
JAPAN EXPLAINS VLADIVOSTOK LANDINGNew dispatch cites disorder and killings as cause
The Japanese naval command announced that a force landed at Vladivostok to quell rising disorders following deaths of Japanese nationals there. The action underscores Tokyo's response to unrest in the region and aims to safeguard Japanese interests.
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Vladivostok
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