Verdun Front Sees French Counterattack Amid Heavy Losses
Allied and German artillery clash across Verdun and the Argonne as French forces strike south of Bordeaux Wood and Dead Man Hill. Berlin reports trench incursions repelled with heavy fighting, while British raids and mines trigger ongoing bombardments along the Western Front.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Teuton Front
Berlin
Argonne
Ordeaux Wood
Cumferes Wood
Dead Man's Hill
Yeuton
Verdun
Meuse
Tne
Dead Man A
Germany Open to Sussex Pact If US Evidence Overwhelms Report
Berlin officials say four freighters’ cases closed by Germany with cruiser warfare rules. Germany would disavow the Sussex attack and make full reparation if US evidence outweighs the U-boat commander’s statements. Continued friendly relations with the United States are emphasized amid cautious newspaper commentary. The Wilkinson Quilt exhibit at the New Willard is noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Lansing
Sussex
St Paul
United States
Germany
United Press
Foreign Offce
Wilson
Omdala
Washington
Foreign Office
Yuan Shi Kai Stands Firm Against Rebels In China
President Yuan Shi Kai expressed confidence that the southern revolutionary movement would be overcome and harmony restored. He denied provinces declaring independence had joined the revolt and blamed discord among Canton rebel leaders. The government said Teai-Ao pressed for Yuan to stay as president with a responsible cabinet and an elected parliament.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peking
China
Yuan Shi Kai
Che Kiang
Kwang Tong
Kiangal
Yunnan
Canton
Kwang Tunk
Teai-Ao
Neutrals to Suffer for Aiding Entente
Paris April 15 neutrals face risk as German embassy notes submarine war in reply to Hagland declaration. It argues neutral interests suffer only when aiding Germanys enemies via contraband. Berlin seeks inquiry into the Santanderine torpedoing claim, with no proof a German war vessel was involved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Santanderine
Madrid
Havas
Germany
Hagland
Berlin
Crisis on Draft Law Cabinet Agrees on Policy
London April 16 cabinet nears decision on universal conscription for 18 year olds though married men may be spared, with a plan to meet shortfalls by drafting youths at 18, retaining expired soldiers, and prioritizing single men from reserved trades. Coalition factions threaten a division if all eligibles are not conscripted and Milner's national service motion sits in the Lords amid Kitchener disclosures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carson WI
London
Lord Derby
Asquith
Edward Carson
Frederick Cawley
A. Bonar Law
Lords
Milner
National Service
Lord Kitchener
Haa
Woman fires at socialist in The Hague street scene
Amsterdam dispatch reports a woman fired two shots from a revolver at Dr Karl Liebknecht as he walked in The Hague. Both shots missed. The assailant was arrested.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Amsterdam
Exchange Telegraph, Company
Hague
Berlin
Karl Liebknecht
Reichetae
Nee — Ee
Poison party mystery in New York party deaths
Auto will determine cause of Mrs Mabel E B Hodge and Mrs Margaret Lahah in Manhattan apartment where two witnesses, real estate dealer Morton A Loeb and ex chorus girl Dorothy Morgan, were held after a suspected morphine poisoning. Police call it a morphine party as autopsy is ordered to confirm morphine as the poison.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Mabel Hodge
Lahah
Washington Post
Mabel EB. Hodge
West Fifty-first Street
Bellevue
Margaret Lahah
Otto H. Schultze
District Attorney's Office
O'Connell
Morton A. Loeb
Dorothy Morgan
Hodge
Lester
Sikth Page
Fear big ship strike 25 per cent wage demand spreads
Crews on oceangoing vessels demand a 25 percent rise plus a war risk bonus for all seamen aboard steamers sailing through European war zones. In New York this week the Mongolia delayed by a strike, and the Brazos anchored after a delegation demanded hikes. Strikers posted demands in four languages, backing an Andrew Furuseth led movement connected to the new seamen act.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Mongolia
Porto Rico
Liverpool
Zaid
Statue of Liberty
Sadora
H. W Barstow
Mongolia and
Brazos
Atlantic
International Seamen's Union of America
Andrew Furuseth
United States
la Follette
Wisconsin
Unprovoked Attack on Unarmed U S Troops Reported
General Pershing describes an unprovoked attack on American soldiers entering Parral to buy supplies. Two Americans were killed, about 40 Mexicans died, and the clash drew Carranza's demand for withdrawal. Pershing sent补 further reports and requested more cavalry as he strengthens his line toward Parral.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S
Pershing
Parrol
Funston
San Antonio, Tex
Parral
Gen. Pershing
Col. Brown
Tenth Cavalry
Col . Co. Brown
Thirteenth Cavalry
May Tompking
Col Brown
Maj. Tompkins
Eleventh Cavalry
Robert Lee Howze
San Antonio
Chihuahua
Luis Herrera
Parrat
Mexico City Praises U S Move to Withdraw Troops
Mexican officials express pleasure at Washington’s plan to pull back troops pursuing Villa. Carranza and cabinet decline official comment awaiting advice from ambassador designate Eliseo Arredondo. Elated press and Latina Americana see a continuation of sincere friendship and respect between nations. Carranza likely to stay in Mexico City for a month with cabinet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
U. S
Mexico City
United States
Villa
Carranza
Eliseo Arredondo
Latina Americana
Mexico
Natero and Villa Reinforcement Amid Civil Strife
News from El Peso dated April 15 reports Gen Natero with 1500 men deserts Carranza to reinforce Villa. He abandons Leon, burns Santa Maria, and moves north. Courier from Leon confirms the developing dispute and shifting loyalties in the civil conflict.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ante
el Peso
Natero
Carranza
Villa
Leon
Santa Maria
U S Will Agree to Limit Villa Pursuit in Mexico
The United States plans to negotiate an agreement with the de facto Mexican government to limit how far American troops pursuing Villa will advance, with assurances of withdrawal in a reasonable time. Secretary Baker emphasizes no change in orders and continued cooperation with Carranza.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baker
Villa
Wilson
Carranza
Mexico
United States
Caransa
Also Mentioned on This Page
Dead Man Hill
Dead Viana Fflll
Geerman
Intervala Esnes
Fin
St Eloi Rirra
Cabaret Rouge
Mamote
Dchcourt
Chietval
Monchyautale Suchez
Rovigny
Wychaeta
St Blob
Annay
He Rover Douve
Tierman
Ths Ax
Dead Mins Hill
OS Linc PD
Russia
England
Dardanelles
France
Asia
Karl H. von Wiegand
Washington Peat
N. Y. World
Sayville
S. 1
Shilinsky
Asla
Geneva
Budapest
Hirlap
Japan
Petrograd
Alrready Defait Sirenaly
Russigought
State Department
Margam Abbey
Inverlyon
United State
America
Areca
Secare
Wilkinson Quilta
New Willard
Yuan
Kaiser
Larespeed
Persia
Waukesha
Wia
Joseph Shimoon
Carroll College
Daga of
Jefferson College
Philadelphia
Shimoon
Uramiah
Jesus
Dr. Liebknecht
Canada
Poison Party
Mystery Puzzles Police
Wilkinson Quilt Company
Letcher
Satevo
Luis Gutierrez
Gutierrez
Eac
Baltimore
Baltimore & Ohio
War Department
Luray
Baltimore and Ohio
Union Station
Ady
U.S
Failura
Acti Baker
Parra
PASK
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!