Berlin Plans to Fight War With New Vigor and Supplies
Reports from German sources claim no peace talks are in view and that Germany and Austria have ample supplies to sustain the war. Officials say plans mapped in winter will show renewed vigor when campaigns resume. Potatoes will be conserved and stored to ensure spring and summer needs, with charges and storage handled by municipalities and the imperial treasury.
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Ome
Bertin
German Empire
Germany
Austria
Tome de
Berlin
Apri
Federal Council
Multiple Obituaries and Funeral Notices Across Washington Area
A string of death notices and funeral details dated April 11 to April 14 1915 lists mourners led by Louis Mund Elizabeth C Alen Burt W Anhews and various family members. Services take place at Capuchin churches Mount Oliver Cemetery Arlington National and other local sites with interments private and public.
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Ballston Dike
Louis Mund
Elizabeth C. Alen
Frank Iseier
Andrews
Ato Telum
Burt W. An
Teller
Eleanor
Mildred
Catherin Andrew
Holmead Place
Stinn
Fuoerat
Bla Rye
Rreilen
Tueadas
Wililam
Barbara Rerena
St Marty's Church
St. Maris Cemetery
Fugitt
Ty Grant Place
Harriet Va
Benjamin Fugerl
Second Presbyterian Rch
Alexandria
Nartheast
Ann
Daniel Giddingy Puuecel
Irlenwood Cemetery
Terrerts
Marton Virgintal Vouemert
Leber Mo
Mason al Harrison
Tui
Atree
Wermendas
Fiat Lethy
Catherine Peshal
Hock Creek
Sixth Street
Capt
E. H. Iml
al Arlington
Bread price raised by London bakers to 17 cents
London bakers have decided to raise the price of bread beginning next Monday to 17 cents per quartern loaf. A quartern loaf is about four pounds.
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London
MASS MEN TO SAVE METZ
German forces move reinforcements toward Thionville and Metz as French advances threaten. A possible German retreat from St Mihiel is discussed under pressure from the French. Dutch reports say Von Hindenburg seeks 360000 more troops for a new Warsaw operation.
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Metz
Washington Post
Amsterdam
Thionville
St. Mihiel
Aix la Chapelle
Cologne
von Hindenburg
Warsaw
Note to Gerard Sharp on Submarine Prisoners Angers Britain
The German foreign office protests British treatment of German submarine crews as ordinary prisoners and warns of reprisals against Allied officers. It demands US Embassy access to German prisoner conditions and informs that further steps depend on Germany's prisoners. Britain seeks American inquiry into imprisonment of British officers in retaliation for German crews.
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America
London
Foreign Office
James W. Tierard
Germany
Berlin
Reuter
Atta
Britain
Trondon
British Foreign Office
Washington
Cecil Springs Rice
England
U S Ship Is a Prize Consigned to Sweden Story
London April 13 The American steamer Joseph W Fordney and cargo were placed in prize court at Withwall accused of evading search while carrying forage for Malmo Sweden The Fordney left New York March 2 for Malmo was captured at Kirkwall April 8 A British prize crew took charge The Swedish steamer Wilding from New York March 10 for Copenhagen detained Kirkwall March 31 taken to Leith April The admiralty says Copper in Wildings cargo not listed on manifest The Norwegian Sorland from New York March 17 for Gothenburg detained Kirkwall April 7 taken to Hartlepool for investigation
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Hilding
Sorland
Hartlepool
London
Joseph W. Fordney
Withwall
Malmo
Sweden
Fordney
New York
Kirkwall
Wilding
S‘openhagen
Leith
Admiralty
Gothenburg
350 Prisoners Killed In Mexican Civil Clash
New York April 13 Carl Huerta arrives in the city and faces opposition from Francisco Urquidi who says all Mexico factions oppose Huerta. In Texas Carranza forces besiege Matamoros and claim Villa casualties number about 300 with 1,506 troops involved. Both sides report victories as shelling erupts then pauses. Albert Godoy notes Huerta’s plans await word from the former president in New York.
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New York
Victorianoe Huerta
Mexico
Spain
Francisco Urquidi
Villa
Huerta
Carranza
Preanal
Culler
Brownaville
Tex
Ina
Carranga
Matamoros
Con
Saulo Navarro
Brownsville
Carrange
Albert Godoy
Siexicair
Washington
Victoriano Huerta
German View of War From the Staats Zeitung
A New York dated commentary argues press bias and calls the German note to the U S government not unfriendly while criticizing Anglo Franco Slavist outlets. The author asserts Berlin influenced wording and stresses neutrality and self defense in the European conflict.
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Germany
Washington Ag
New York
Providence
New York Harbor
Washington
Henry W Poor Dies Sudden After Long Banker Career
Special to the Washington Post from New York April 15 Henry W Foor banker and publisher of Poor s Manual died suddenly this afternoon He was born in Bangor Maine in 1844 and educated at Harvard University
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Ce Waanengien Post
New York
Henry W. Foor
Poor's Manual
Bangor
Harvard University
Progress of War Officially Told
A lengthy war update details fronts from Parla to the Meuse and Moselle. Allied troops claim gains and bombardments at Vig auelica and Viganelles while repelling German trench actions. Berlin reports limited damage from Allied bombs near Ostend Bruges and counterattacks near Poperinghe and Kasel with continued fighting near Verdun and in the Carpathians.
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Berlin
London
Ostend
Bruges
Masserey
Verdun
le Pretre
Wireles
Rights of U S Denied Fears Dangerous Reaction
Special to The Washington Post William Bayard Hale former envoy says U S should halt arms shipments to England as protests over Britain’s policy ignored. He warns continued bending to England risks strained U S Britain relations and suggests stopping shipments of arms and ammunition to England amid war.
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England
Britain
London
Washington Post
New York
William Bayard Hale
Wilson
Mexico
Huerta
Great Britain
United States
U. S
Germany
Warships From Britain Japan and Australia Use Magdalena Bay
British, Japanese and Australian warships and auxiliaries are using Magdalena Bay Lower California as a coat and supply base, according to Capt A Sommellera of the Mexican auxiliary cruiser Ensenada who arrived from Magdalena via Turtle Bay. natives report fleets of foreign warships anchored there for months, stripped for action and ready for long voyages.
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San Diego
Cal
Magdalena Bay
Lower
California
A. Sommeliera
Ensenada
Magdalena
Turtle Bay
Pacific
Capt
Sommellera
Root Whitman Presidential Boom Launched At Dinner
The Washington Post reports ex Senator Kiln Root was formally launched as Republican presidential candidate at a dinner hosted by New York state senators. Governor Whitman praised Root as a national leader while Root declared himself a Republican and urged democracy amid Europe’s scourge. Attendees included Barnes Tanner Koenig and diverse GOP figures.
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Root
Elan R. Brown
Republican Party
Washington Post
New York
Kllhn Root
United States
Fion R. Brown
Senate
Gov. Whitman
William Barnes
Frederick C. Tanner
Samuel S. Koenig
Beads Gas Plant Again Reelected in Alexandria
Frank W. Latham was reelected superintendent of the Alexandria gas plant for a two year term at a joint session of the board of aldermen and common council. No opposition. School trustees election scheduled for next regular council meeting. Washington Monument Association offer referred to committee. Fire department chief to receive an automobile instead of horse and buggy. Colonial Dames marker request referred. Masons object to moving fish beaches near the market. Funeral held for Ralph Johnson two years old found in Greater Hunting Creek. Rev D V Duffex officiated.
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F. W. Latham
Alexandria
Ashington Post Bureau
King Street
Frank W. Latham
Board of Aldermen
Latham
Washington Monument Association
George Washington Park
Fort Ellaworth
Committee On Fire Department
Committee On Finance and Fire Department
Colonial Dames of America
Braddock Heights
Braddock Trail
Masonic
Market Alley
Masonic Temple
Ralph Johnson
Greater Hunting Creek
Wheatley
Undertaking Establishment
D .V. Duffex
Methodist Episcopal Church South
Liquor Monopoly Likely in Britain War Era
London April 13 probable parliamentary session opens tomorrow with keen interest on wartime policy. An opposition paper forecast the government may prohibit all liquors except light beer produced by the state, reflecting pressure for stricter controls during the war.
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London
England
Miss TANZER INDICTED IN FILING OF BREACH SUIT
Rae Tanzier and the law firm Slade & Slade were indicted by the Federal grand jury on charges of conspiracy. Tanzier is accused of using the mails to defraud while James W. Osborne former district attorney and Albert J. McCullough are named in the case, stemming from a breach of promise suit filed in New York County.
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New York
Rae Tanzier
Maxwell
David Slade
Slade & Slade
James W. Osborne
New York County
Albert J. McCullough
Slades
Federal Grand Jury
Misa Tanner
McCullough
German Memorandum on Neutrality Angers Berlin
New York April 13 German Ambassador Count von Bernstorff said the memorandum on neutrality sent to Washington represented Berlin's government view not his own, acting as messenger. U S officials warned that banning arms exports could backfire, risking disruption in future crises and prompting arms buildup by weak nations. No reply date set, awaiting further signals from officials.
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New York
Count von Bernstorff
United States
Washington
State Department
United Statias
Berlin
Count Bernstorfff
Bethlehem Steel Leads War Stock Rally Amid Rumors
Bethlehem Steel soared with 6 point gains and strong profits forecasts as war stocks rally. US Steel also rose on reports of large orders from England and France while rumors swirled about a rich financier's son involved in the trading frenzy. Mexican Petroleum climbed above 77 amid political speculation linked to Huerta’s return to Mexico.
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Europe
Bethlehhem Steel
WU. S. Steel
England
France
Bethlehem
Bethlehem Steel
Mexican Petroleum
Mexico
New York
Huerta
TWO MEN BATTLE EAGLE IN NEW JERSEY SWAMP
William and John Simpson brothers from Parsippany New Jersey were attacked by a large eagle near Fairfield while seeking muskets in the Great Peace Meadows. They were cut and bruised but treated locally and released. Tomorrow a search party will look for eagle nests.
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Washington
New York
William
John Simpson
Paraippany
N. J
Great Peace Meadows
Fairfield
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