French Capture Les Eparges as War Rages on Front
Paris reports say French troops hold Les Hourges after a brilliantly executed attack, with trenches seized at multiple points and heavy fighting around Eparges. Allied forces press Champagne operations while German counterattacks surge near Ally and Montmar.
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Montmare
Champagne
Fu Thampagne
Esterday
Tourlons
Berlin
St. Mihiel
Metz
Eitel Goes To Navy Yard To Sign Neutrality Pact
The German auxiliary cruiser Eitel Friedrick will remain at Norfolk Navy Yard until the war ends in Europe. Thousands greet the raider as tugs salute while she sits near the Constitution. Rear Admiral Ubberichens met to sign an agreement extending the liberty of the crew in Norfolk and surrounding areas.
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Norfolk
Pring Futel Friedrlen
Theavy Yard
Newport News
Ettel Friedrich
Constitution
Ubberichens
United States
Crerman
Norfolk and Vicinity
Catty
Sharp Battle in Tripoli Forces Clash in Miscia Area
Rome reports an Italian Malian column under Col Gianmazzi defending barley harvest duty southeast of Miscia near Tripoli was attacked by about 900 rebels. After a sharp fight the rebels were beaten off with 118 Italian casualties reported. Misda lies roughly 190 miles south of Tripoli.
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Tripol
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Miscia
Misda
Tripoli
Britain to gain naval supremacy with rapid shipbuilding claims
A Washington London dispatch argues Britain will reach naval dominance by May with a large trained army, while sensationally claiming submarine and warship production is accelerated by Canada and allied regions. It notes Germany’s Kiel confinement worsens odds against Germany and cites rail fare details from Union Station.
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London
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Great Britain
England
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Canada
Kiel
Germany
German Mails Seized From Neutral Vessels By Allied Cruisers
Basle April 9 British and French cruisers seized about 2300 bags of German mail from Italian mail steamers. The confiscations target letters, postcards, money and checks sent abroad. The action follows Germanys submarine war against noncombatant ships. British ships recently captured letters from Dr von Hethmann Hollweg to Count von Bernstorff.
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Basle
Switzerland
Germany
Dr. von Hethmann-Hollweg
Count von Bernstorff
United States
Peace Prospects Discussed In Austria Hungary War
Reports from Rome and Petrograd discuss separate peace possibilities for Austria Hungary. Russian forces gain in the Beskid and Carpathians while Austrians retreat defensively. Emperor Francis Joseph allegedly appeals to the Pope for aid, stirring diplomatic chatter among Serbians, Russians, and Western powers.
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Carpathian
Hungary
Austria-Hungary
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Bourse Gazette
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France
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Norwegian Papers Explain Submarine Chase in North Sea
London April 1 reports say Norwegian papers conclude a German submarine was observed and pursued by a British cruising squadron in the North Sea. It is believed the submarine was destroyed or forced to vanish, while claims that German ships escaped are not credited.
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North Sea
London
Morning Post
Christiania
Germans Charge U S With Violating Neutrality
German notes accuse the United States of doing nothing to enforce rights to ship foodstuffs to civilians in belligerent countries and of acquiescing in Allied restrictions on commerce with Germany. Berlin cites President Wilson and warns the spirit of neutrality is breached as arms shipments flow to Britain and its allies from U S dealers. Officials prepare a reply denying any acquiescence and asserting U S diplomacy on blockade matters.
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Berlin
Dreifsraethen
Yser
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Guna
Mexico
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Workers gain control as Dennison allocates stock to employees
The Dennison Manufacturing Company transfers its entire business to 2,400 employees in a radical profit sharing move. Owners retain only 8 percent preferred stock with fixed income, losing voting power. Any employee earning over 1200 annually receives common stock with voting rights, while control reverts to owners only if preferred dividends fall below set thresholds.
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Italy urges war entry as fronts tighten across Europe
Rome reports large Sunday meetings by democrats radicals reformists socialists and nationalists urging immediate intervention. Mussolini warns monarchy may fall if war not pursued. Germany blocks exports to Italy and seizes empty Italian cars at the frontier as troops and stock move to the Tyrol region.
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Rome Calla
Rome
Socialista
Courriere d'Italia
Geneva
Switzerland
Germany
Austrian
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Villa Forces Close on Matamoros as Siege Intensifies
Villa troops invest Matamoros drawing near Carranza defenses as a second brigade circles south to seal the southern approach. An American flag on the Mexican bank was fired on during a patrol by brush hidden shooters. Juan Perales, a 12 year old Villa cavalryman, dies in Red Cross care. Obregon reports a crushing Villa defeat at Celaya, with over 2,000 Villa dead burned. Carranza rejects US neutrality proposals for Mexico City and the Vera Cruz rail line.
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Celaya
Villa
Carranza
U. S
Vera Cruz
Brownsville
Tex
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Queretaro
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Juarez
Ornelas
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Trapuato
No Russian port for trade brings new shipping hopes
Petrograd reports skepticism over Dardanelles traffic. Merchants fear open ports and railways will be absorbed by government demands for war, leaving insufficient capacity for private trade. The piece notes strong deprecation of private business use of any newly opened ports. Also included is an unrelated Baltimore and Ohio round trip ad for weekend travel.
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Washington Post
Petrograd
Dardanelles
Russia
Archangel
French Capture New Position Dominates Today’s Front
Page 1 highlights include Russians talk of peace and German protests to the United States, with Roosevelt announced to tour Canada and Italy urged to fight. Also noted are stock market activity and reports on kidnapping, Lee’s surrender fate, and other WWI era items.
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Roosevelt
Canada
Italy
Hig Bride
Monoxide
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Serbia
Hearst
McNabb
Kidnapped Bride Captures Husband Aboard Steamer
Special to The Washington Post reports a comic tale where Mrs Mary Easby Smith Warden disguises a vacation plan as a kidnapping plot to bring her husband Lieut H F Warden of the Royal Army Medical Corps home aboard the Philadelphia from Liverpool. Cultural notes parody film scenes with cut-ins and dialogue as the couple reunites in Britain and Washington before the return to duty.
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Washington Post
New York
Mary Eansby-Smith Warden
H. F. W. Warden
Royal Army Medical Corps
Great Britain
Warden
Gibraltar
Dad
Liverpool
England
Mary Bashby-Smith
Washington
Mary
Schoot
London
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Bride
Villa losses exceed five thousand as desertions rise
Gen Obregon reports Villa’s forces suffered over 5,000 casualties and many soldiers are deserting with arms discarded. Villa reportedly heads toward Chihuahua. Faustino Vega, Cafe Colon owner and Huerta ally, was arrested on arrival from Habana and will be deported on the return Spanish steamer.
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Villa
Chihuahua
Washington Post
Vera Cruz
Faustino Vega
Colon
Mexico City
Huerta
Habana
Stock Market Surges on Peace Hopes and Trade Signals
New York April 9 The stock market rose sharply with about 1,590,000 shares traded and gains of 3 to 11 points led by United States Steel Bethlehem Steel paused while United States Steel climbed to 67. Reading and Copper shares followed, as the market broadened across all classes. News denied ownership change at Bethlehem Steel and explained gains by improved business, with brokers extending hours to settle Bear accounts.
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Germany
Russia
Treasury Department
Bethlehem Steel
Secon
United States Steel
Reading
United States Greer
Danien Peorinie
Stock Exchange
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Bethelehem Steel Company
United States Steel Lesand
Wilhelmina Cargo Purchase Heads Off Prize Court Action
London April 9 A special cable reports the Wilhelmina case, long pursued by two governments with foreign office representations. The Wilhelmina cargo, seized in Hamburg, stands before a prize court but a forthcoming government purchase would settle the matter without court proceedings.
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Washington Post
London
Foreign Office
Hamburg
German Submarines Reported Near Bergen Bay
Norwegian airmen patrolling Norwegian coasts observed several German submarines hidden behind cliffs at Bergen Bay. The submarines were ordered to depart immediately or face internment for the rest of the war.
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Copenhagen
Norway
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