British Use of Submarines Debate Stirs Reichstag
Official Reichstag report explains nationalist stance on submarine use as a tool against Britain. Maj. Ernst Bassermann notes resolution aims to show unity and deter neutral pressure while pursuing a peace aligned with German interests amidst the Mesopotamian front. The account covers Umm El Henna and Pelahie offensives near Sannayyat, with Gen. Gor inge’s forces advancing and consolidating gains.
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Ods
England
May Arm All Vessels Won Over By Hollweg Italian Liner Precedent
London April 6 a report on the torpedoing of the British steamship Englishman says the vessel might have been saved if armed for defense as the submarine pursued and shelled her. The issue of arming merchant ships visiting American ports follows a recent State Department ruling.
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State Department
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Newport News
French Win Woods But Lose Haucourt In Verdun Front
German forces stormed the village of Haucourt northwest of Verdun and claimed a major breakthrough while claiming French losses include officers and prisoners. Paris reports French advances near Fort Douaumont with underground works and mines in hand to hand fighting, amid continued Meuse sector bombardments.
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Iron Works Attacked One Killed Eight Injured
London denies any military damage from Wednesday night raid by a German airship. Berlin reports silencing a Hull battery and destroying Whitby iron works, with Leeds factories and rail stations hit. One child killed and eight injured in Zeppelin raid, three vessels involved, twenty four bombs dropped, all airships returned undamaged.
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Twelve Carloads of Forage Leave Juarez for Casas Grandes
Twelve carloads of forage and provisions were sent from Juarez over the Northwestern to Mor mon merchants at Casas Grandes and Colonia Dublan for army sale. This is the first shipment since Carranza allowed private shipments for army consumption. Maj. William Elliott, depot quartermaster, noted no prior government or contractor shipments and praised the large private consignments with a ready market foreseen.
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MAKING DODD A BRIGADIER IN CONGRESS BILL
Representative Edgar R. Kress of Pennsylvania introduces a House bill to promote Col. George A. Dodd to brigadier general for leading cavalry against Francisco Villa. Dodd, from Williamsport, Pa, is cited for a 56 mile ride in 27 hours during the Villa pursuit with 60 Villistas killed and four Americans wounded. He is near retirement on July 26 after 40 years in service, 39 in the field.
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Holland Denies Ultimatum Report Between Britain and Holland
A Hague dispatch to Reuters states Foreign Minister denies a Dutch paper report that Britain urged passage of an army through Dutch Flanders. The British government seeks Avond Post accountability for a false ultimatum claim. Handelablad says Avand Post was German inspired. German consul denies, saying he heard it in The Hague.
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President Zimmermann Denies Change In Passenger Ship Policy
Berlin reports that Germany has not altered orders on attacking passenger ships. Foreign and naval offices say no new information on the Sussex or Eagle Point. Zimmermann reaffirms unarmed passenger ships must be warned and given safety time. He notes neutral ships may be sunk only if war contraband dominates cargo.
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Forced Out of Cunard Line by British Government
Special to The Washington Fest New York April 6 Hermann Winter longtime assistant general manager of Cunard Steamship Company in New York has been forced to withdraw from the company by the British government. The sole complaint cited is that his father was a German subject who became a naturalized American citizen twenty years before Winter was born in Baltimore. Winter announced the action tonight drawing wide interest in shipping circles and sharp criticism of London’s move.
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Apache Scouts Ready to Trail Villa From Columbus
Twenty Apache Indian scouts, wearing eagle feathers, prepare to join Gen. Pershing’s HQ at San Geronimo to pursue Francisco Villa. They trek through the desert with ponies, led by “Peaches,” and four of them already trod this path decades ago in pursuit of Geronimo.
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Villa Nears Parral Joined by 2000 Men
Reported move shows Villa forces converging on Parral with about two thousand troops. Hunger and mutiny rumors sweep garrison as leaders face death sentences for alleged uprising. Officials claim hunger drives unrest. Carranza officers contact for relief while rail lines north to Chihuahua are scrutinized for supplies and strategic needs.
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