English Agents Pose as Newsmen to Get Secrets
Report cites English agents disguising as newspaper men to obtain German secrets. The grain trade in Argentina faces sharp price declines and transport bottlenecks as Britain controls exports, limiting supply and pressuring prices amid wartime disruption. Local harvest prospects remain unsettled with labor shortages and drought impact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
THE
Washington Post
Great Britain
Haraidles
Miore
England
Pahia Blanca
Imea
Turks Fortify Bagdad Amid Allied Push for Invasion
Dispatches report Turkish fortifications around Bagdad as British forces in Mesopotamia advance, with German and Turkish officers preparing to resist a siege. Sir Percy Laking’s invasion column remains about 100 miles from Bagdad, blocked by Turkish positions at Kut el Amara.
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Mohammedan Et Sana
Bagdad
Zurich
Tava
Withseila
Busiad
Masopothen
Percy Laka
Jin Mesopotamiae
Kut el-Amara
Royalty Prays for Peace Pilgrimage to Zell Sanctuary
A special dispatch reports April 16 imperial family members led by Archduke Karl and Archduchess Ila on a pilgrimage to the sanctuary at Zell to implore peace. Archduchess Maria Theresa and Archduke Karl Stephen join the seven UCs in the ceremony led by Cardinal PI, Archbishop of Viartt.
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Vrhduchess Ila
Kartsa Krends
Archduchess
Maria Theresa
Karl Stephen
Archdutesa Teopeld Salvater
Viartt
Zell
Aevila
Allies Reassure Holland Over Neutrality
The French minister assures The Washington Post that France and all allied powers intend to respect Holland's neutrality. The statements respond to Dutch war prep fears and a Berlin report claiming an Entente power plans to strike Germany via Holland.
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Sperial Catia
Washington Post
Phe
Holland
Berlin
Germany
German Empress Visits Wounded at Red Cross Hospital
Berlin April 15 The German empress spent a day at the Red Cross hospital at Hohenziel? in Silesia under Princess Feodora of Renna. She talked with wounded soldiers and distributed delicacies fruit cigarettes and tobacco to the patients.
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Red Cross
Berlin
Red Crees
Hireehberg
Sileale
Feodora of
Renna
Bernhard
Saxe-Meiningen
Empresa
Sol- Gilera
Spies in Editors Pay Sparks Swiss Probe of British Journalists
British residents in Switzerland posed as journalists to gather military data for the Allies. Five men were tried on espionage charges but acquitted since they were not employed by the British government. Swiss press and authorities condemn the scheme and seek expulsion of the media operatives. The case highlights wartime intelligence efforts by Lord Northcliffe and the use of neutral countries to collect information.
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Department of
Tysor
Ragard
Iowa
Indignant
Pemand Exhubior
Press
Burma
Switzerland
Engitahmen
Elerka
Travejara, &c
Lord Northcliffe
Germany
Mehman
London
Swill Press
Ant
Racial Strife in Formosa Spurs Debate on Governor General Powers
In Tokyo a discussion in the diet centers on curbing the governor general’s wide legislative remit over Formosa since 1895. Riots, conspiracies, and native distrust prompt calls to ease direct control while urging assimilation policies and a blend of military authority with moral education.
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Tokyo
Formosa
Java
Japan
Formeasa
China
Greatest naval clash looming in North Sea reaches near
London April 15 United Press reports Britain and Germany poised for a major modern naval battle in the North Sea. British naval circles foresee heavy destruction as German threats to come out escalate. Forecasts warn fleets will be ready, with new warships, submarines, mosquito craft, and Zeppelins possible, as a large-scale engagement may occur within weeks.
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United Press
London
North Sea
Alao Ang
Germany
Heelgoland
Wiel
Prison Camps Sanitary Conditions Criticized
Berlin reports cited by American representatives describe prisoners in Russian camps as confined in insanitary quarters. They lack clean underwear and medical care, with deaths at Orenburg due to delayed treatment. Red Cross officials say bureaucratic delays hinder physician access and note severe outbreaks in a single Orangeburg hospital room.
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Berlin
Vila Agyville
Orenburg
Stem
Red Croga
Orangeburg Hospital
American Red Cross
British Hold Aden Amid Arab Revolt and Turkish Aid
Italian dispatch from Cairo reports Aden besieged by Arabian irregulars and Turkish detachments supported by a Royal Navy fleet. British garrison of about 60,000 struggles as Arab sheikhs defect. 1,200 Arabs executed, 28,000 British and Indian soldiers killed or wounded in Yemen and southern Arabia.
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International News Service
Milan
Cairo
Aden
Arabia
Gibraltar
Red Sea
Suen Canal
Turkey
Yemen
Lim
India
Egypt
Akelks
Eagh
Arabis Alaa
Newa
British shipping hurt by requisitioning and neutral trade
London reports grave strain on British shipping as about a quarter of British tonnage is under admiralty requisition. Neutrals seize trade, freights rise, shipyards lack capacity for new vessels, and guarantees of delivery vanish. Cunard considers new orders but delivery remains uncertain amid war demands.
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London
Admiralty
Tyne
England
Cape
Ehertereq
Liverpool
Joading
Lenden
Genoa
Cunard Steamship Company
Pundery
Ireland
Beotiagd
New Rangers
Clyde
Pelne
WieFeantila Marine
German Births Feud Over Causes and Remedies in Germany
Berlin April 15 German thrift may recover war losses but the birth rate is falling. Conservatives blame middle class morals while socialists argue economics drive smaller families. Debates rise on wages, maternity support, and political reform as France is deemed less patriotic amid long war casualties.
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International News Service
Berlin
France
Germany
Russian Empire
Social Democrats
Herr Naumann
Reichstag
Prussia
Hattlefielde
Swiss Get German Guns Arrive Amid Swiss Invasion Rumor
Berlin says 16 centimeter howitzers with ammunition ordered in Germany will reach Switzerland in a few days per the Zurich Post via the Oversgag News agency. The report notes Germany’s aims to arm the army and may supply neutral states while criticizing Creyot works for inability to meet orders.
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Berlin
Sayville
Germany
Switzerland
Zuricher Post
Pope Hopes To Aid Poles In Wheat Provisions Pact
Special Cable from Rome reports negotiations between the Holy See and Britain over provisioning Poland. Britain would permit importing American wheat and jute for Poland if the Pope guarantees the supplies are used solely for noncombatant relief.
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Pope
Warhington Post
Rome
Holy Sea
Arovisionings Paland
Great Britain
Poland
Italy Calls More Troops
Roma reports a royal decree calling reservists to join immediate mobilization ahead of April 16. The order targets men born in 1890 with cavalry service and others born in 1883, 1938, 1894, 1895, 1988 with mounted artillery, plus those born in 1388, 1883, 1884, 1885 who served engineers. Territorial militia and transportation service personnel for artillery and engineers are included.
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Roma
Cobra
Engineera
Territorial Militia
Trans‘port
Britain Plans to Strangle Enemy Sea Trade in War Aftermath
London reports outline unofficial British postwar trade controls aimed at limiting enemy commerce. Proposals include a cabinet rank commerce minister, tariffs favoring dominions and allies, strict restrictions on enemies, subsidies for home industry and shipping, regulatory changes in banking, shipping privileges for British ships, and tighter licensing and nationality rules for foreign agents.
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Britain
London
International News Service
United Kingdom
Germany
Ministry of Commerce
England
Oversea
Empira
Commerce Ministry
Swiss Expert Sees German Army Stronger Than Ever
Berne April 15 Swiss army officer Wille who returned from German fronts says Allies cannot win by attrition. He cites 1914 1916 losses and current German strength with 6 million reserves and 1.6 million killed or disabled. He notes 800,000 1918 recruits training and ready, 1.3 to 1.6 million reactivated, and 700,000 under 20 joining. He warns Germany may resist economic pressure.
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Berne
Wille
Germany
Venizelos' Return Affects Greek Political Scene
Athens grapples with Venizelos revival as support grows ahead of elections. government circles report heightened demonstrations by his adherents and uncertainty hangs over the campaign against the current administration.
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Athens
ABP
Fosmer
Venigelos
Gince Bia
Politioa
M. Venizelag
German War Baby Company Declares 30 Percent Dividend
Berlin reports the German Arms and Munitions Company, a leading "war baby," has declared a 30 percent dividend, up from 29 percent last year. The firm manufactures email arms and cartridges and notes the increase despite new wartime profits tax laws.
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Berlin
German Arms and Munitions Company
600000 Miles of Barbed Wire Used on War Fronts
Berlin April 15 A German military expert calculates that barbed wire used by the fighting armies in Europe totals about 600000 miles. The combined length of entanglements in Europe is nearly 1900 miles, but this is doubled for the facing entanglements. About 150 miles of wire are needed per mile of entanglement, and the total wire would reach around the earth 24 times.
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Berlin
Germany
Europe
Shotgun Plot Charge in Dublin Police District
Special Cable reports in London April that Joseph Kenny chauffeur and Patrick Doyle laborer both of County Wexford faced a charge of transferring firearms within the Dublin police district. Police found in their motor car eight new single barrel shotguns stamped I and A, forged bayonets, ammunition for rifles and revolvers, and two loaded revolvers on Kenney. They were remanded.
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Kenney
Victory for Romanores in Madrid election shows liberal win
Madrid April 15 reports that Conservatives Radicals and Republicans secured seats while Count Romaxones the present Spanish premier and liberal leader is forecast to lead an overwhelming majority for his party after Sundays elections. The tally notes about £50 Iberges and 80 conservatives among the elected.
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Madrid
Paris
Certas
Ibergis
Romazones
Liberal Party
Argentine Minister Portella Dead at Quirinal
Parisi Dr Epifanio Portella, Argentine minister to the Quirinal since March 1911, died here Tuesday. Portella had previously served as minister at Washington from 1905 to 1910, leaving a mark on Argentine diplomacy and relations with Italy during his tenure.
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Tra Carnival Senson
Argentina
Opera Eeasons
Kusnos Alrea
Argmerina
South America
Vesasla
Argent 4
Ahr
French Foreign Office
Erzerum
Caucasus
Nicholas
Brrerum
Pr. Ichik
Mr. Uchida
Athara
Knesa
Senja Murakami
Fukien Province
Canton
Murakami
Formosane
Isiang
Prisn
Fushihito
Ame
Russia
Get
Entente
Irch
Vatican
Italy
Ng Firma
Glisas
Faviaian
Lawa
Hagland
Volunteera
Venizelos
Trish
Romanores
Minister Portella
Quirinal
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