Turk Destroyer Sinks 100 on Transport Amid War Updates
Report claims an Ottoman warship was destroyed by an English cruiser near Uzsok Pass. Moscow forces shift attack as 350,000 troops in the Carpathians press toward the Austrian front. Germans reinforce other battlegrounds while Russia maneuvers to strike from the rear of the defending lines.
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Turco torpedo boat destroyed after failing Manitou attack
London April 17 A Turkish torpedo boat attempting to disrupt Dardanelles preparations was driven aground on Chios coast and destroyed by the British cruiser Minerva and torpedo boat destroyers. Three torpedoes missed Manitou but 160 men drowned. crew captured. Full allied statement notes Manitou carried British troops and was attacked in the Aegean.
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Dardanelles
Asia Minor
Chios
Minerva
Admiralty
Aegean Sea
Britrea
Kalammud Bay
Germans Reinforcing Armies On All Lines
Zurich reports by travelers that German rail lines are congested with troop trains and freight traffic nearly halted. About 350,000 German troops are said to be fighting with Austria against Russians in the Carpathians. German officers shift between fronts toward Galicia and the eastern theater. Berlin dispatches note Russians gain slight advances in the southern Carpathians amid a long battle since Przemyśl.
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Carranza Commander Herrera Killed by Mutinous Troops
Laredo Tex April 17 General Monclovio Herrera Carranza commander at Nuevo Laredo killed by his own men who mistook him and staff for Villa troops Five bullets struck Herrera while positioned south of Nuevo Laredo A Carranza train arrived but no battle occurred Herrera body brought to Nuevo Laredo. US authorities granted burial permission. funeral planned in Laredo later reports say Herrera died from a horse kick or a shooting by his own men.
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Gan
Jose Santos
Angeles
Tie
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Gentua
Missionaries urge U S demand participation in talks with China
A 5000 word cable to President Wilson from American Presbyterian and Methodist missionaries in Peking urges U S intervention in the China Japan negotiations. It calls for American participation in the talks, removal of excess Japanese troops from China, and warns that Japan's demands threaten China and American safety. The message, signed by several mission leaders, was forwarded to Washington detailing China’s progress toward a republic and urging restraint by all sides. Guthrie the American ambassador to Japan departed Yokohama with Mrs. Guthrie for the United States today.
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W. A. PP. Maretin
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Tokyo
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Felipe Angeles
Mexico
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Congress
Continental Memorial Hall
Alpine chasseurs seize peak in Vosges battle fire power lifts guns
London reported a dramatic Vosges peak assault where Alpine chasseurs dragged and hauled mountain guns to storm Schnepfenreich Kapfix and overwhelm German trenches. A German lieutenant was killed as bayonets were raised by the enemy in a furious charge.
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Sir Edward Grey Visits Rome To Discuss Separate Peace
London April 17 Sir Edward Grey British foreign minister has left England on a mission of supreme importance arriving incognito in Rome on Thursday He will discuss terms of a separate peace between Austria Hungary and the allies in the Vatican city and the Italian capital
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Sir Edward Grey
England
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Austria-Hungary
All Must Have Passports for Entry to England
A Washington dispatch reports Secretary Bryan said the State Department received a cable from London stating that after April 23 no alien may enter or leave the United Kingdom without a passport or identity document with a photo. Separately, Mrs Roosevelt is recovering after surgery at Roosevelt Hospital and is said to be doing nicely.
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London Bomb Raids Rally Zeppelin Threats Across England
Berlin reports three Zeppelins raided southern England with bombs dropped on Greenwich while naval patrols suffered casualties. Amsterdam notes more Zeppelins head to Belgium for raids, with Ghent receiving two aircraft. Washington hosts the D A R congress as delegations arrive to credential, campaigning for president general.
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Inventor in London Sues over Wireless Controversy
Special cable reports Signor Marconi plans to sue the German Telefunken Company in a wireless dispute. The Lusitania and the New York carried many passengers from Euston as Marconi voiced cautious remarks about torpedo risk. John Wilson, president’s cousin, showed calm curiosity about wartime changes and chores while abroad.
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Progres sive Senator Poindester Seeks Reelection on GOP Ticket
Miles Poindester, the sole Progressive in the U S Senate from Washington, announces plans to seek reelection as a Republican. He condemns the 1912 Aberdeen and Chicago conventions, calls them a coup by force, and says the party should nominate a Progressive for president.
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Long submarine dive ends with two divers freed
Honolulu reports diver Loughman entangled for nearly four hours while attempting to raise the submarine F-4 at 220 feet. Frank Crisis aided, Loughman surfaced slowly at 95 feet, Crilly followed after, both exhausted but not seriously harmed.
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Passport Photo Rule Tightens U K Entry After April 25
The State Department released a telegram from the British general in London announcing that after April 25 no aliens may enter or leave the United Kingdom without a passport or a document bearing the owner’s photograph. The U S has long required passport applicants to provide duplicate photographs for filing and for the passport itself.
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United Kingdom
Grielty
United States
Revolts Stirred in Liege During German Rule
Revolts broke out in Liege as Belgians resent German military discipline. Many civilians were arrested. The King of Saxony arrived at Liege on Thursday. Reports said 50,000 German troops had just arrived at Mons.
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Amsterdam
Liege
Saxony
Mona
French Exiles Leave Switzerland for France
In Berne on April 17 a total of 55 000 French civilians, mainly women and children, were moved by the Swiss government back into France. The group had previously been pushed across the border into Switzerland by German authorities.
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France
Switserland
White House Involvement Deepens Bank Fight Amid Dispute
President Wilson to back Treasury stance in injunctive action against Riggs National Bank. John W. Davis to join defense of McAdoo Williams and Burke as Brandeis may retire. Conflicting views among Gregory Williams Brandeis loom over case. President convened White House talks to review confidential bank correspondence issue.
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