Wilson to lay U boat issue before Congress today
President Wilson will address Congress at 1 PM in joint session, warning of grave crisis with Germany. An ultimatum or severance of diplomatic ties are seen as likely outcomes, with White House summoning foreign affairs chairmen and ranking Republicans for a morning conference.
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Papen’s Ald Arrested in New York Diplomacy Case
In New York authorities arrest Wolf von Igel, secretary to Capt. Franz von Papen, on an indictment for conspiracy to blow up the Welland Canal. The German embassy seeks papers and von Igel’s release, while the State Department and Justice officials weigh diplomatic immunity and the office’s embassy status. A Berlin report is said to outline the affair.
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Verdun Front Battles Mark German Pushes and Reinforcements
London dispatches report German reinforcements rushing to Verdun to fill gaps in the crown prince’s army as heavy rains and fog hamper bombardments. Meuse east actions see gains claimed by Germans with 1,700 prisoners taken, while Paris analyzes Petain’s countermoves and pepper hill objective.
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Premier Spars to Keep Cabinet Seat in London Crisis
British cabinet crisis deepens as resignations loom and Asquith's promised statement on universal military service fate hangs. Lloyd George and Churchill discussed as potential successor while ministers and military leaders seek leave to stay in London ahead of key votes. Crisis admitted by Lord Crewe as Parliament faces a pivotal week with conscription debate looming.
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Trebizond Falls to Russian Forces in War News
Reports from Petrograd announce the capture of Trebizond, a key Black Sea port and former Byzantine center on the Anatolian coast. The victory follows a spirited joint assault by Caucasian army units and the Black Sea fleet, securing the strategic town and trade routes to Persia.
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Pleasants Leads in Louisiana Governor Race Reports
New Orleans April 18 Ruffin Pleasant regular Democratic candidate for governor led John M Parker independent Democrat by about 21 614 votes in incomplete returns. Pleasant city totals 25 958 Parker 14 507 parish returns outside New Orleans gave Pleasant 393 Parker 20 230. Broussard and Mouton also near top of ticket. War news notes Mesopotamian fighting and Turkish activity near Suez Canal with five killed in a raiding party.
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Turbulent War News From Congress to Verdun Cover
Fragmented OCR reports war updates including U-boat activity, Verdun reserves, nearly daily parliamentary hints, and mixed Soviet Mexican notes. Mentions Trebizond taken by Russia, Pershing, and US appropriations. Ambiguous text references dates, places, and parties.
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More Men Sent to Pershing to Guard Line in Mexico
Troops on border patrol duty proceed to Columbus. Vacant posts may be filled by militia. Staff believes capture of a bandit remains possible. Pershing halts punitive expedition due to Carranza railroad refusal. Forces back from Satevo to Namiquipa ready for rapid concentration.
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Carranza demands immediate withdrawal of US troops
El Paso reports Carranza will press for US army withdrawal from Mexico within days amid claims he cannot control his forces. Juarez officials say he must bow to pressure as Villa’s fate and a dispersal of Villista bands are cited. Meanwhile Pershing plans, and 2300 more troops may be sent to the border as War Department weighs staffing.
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Army Bill Passed Strengthens Regulars and Reserve to 1 Million
Congress approves a measure to raise the regular army to 250000 and create a reserve force totaling about one million. The Senate accepts amended provisions on training and conscription while planning conference negotiations with the House. Troop movements to Pershing in Mexico include Sixth Cavalry and Seventeenth Infantry and guard units, with heightened tensions from Carranza factions and Villa.
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