U S Mediation Effort Stopped by Allied War Policy
Washington reports from Paris note April 20 that peace talks are premature. Allies insist on crushing Prussian forces and refuse any movement to end the war while German troops remain in France and Belgium. Col. House informs officials the United States cannot pursue a peace mission now.
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Washington
Paris
Prussian Muttaram
Fem House
Wilson
New York
Terman
France
Germany
British protest over German treatment of submarine prisoners
Through Walter Haes Pige the Anerian Ambassador, the Berish foreign office today sent a protest to Washngton denouncing Germany's retaliatory steps against 3 Bretah offrerg as a result of the ape soit treatment accorded 79 submarine pesoners in wland Vrhe rote explains that the Germana are the cglumiatels treated, and pro tests aginst the annuars confinement of the Betish officers Virtually the any difference between the treatment of the German submarine prisoners and other tertian prisoners the note sate or that the former are in the matal barracks instead of in the de tention camp.
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Fonder Ane
Walter Haes Pige
Berish Foreign Office
Washngton
Krertn
Germany
Matal
Drop One Swoboda Charge
French authorities in Paris move to drop espionage charges against Raymond Swoboda, also known as Savolig, previously tied to the La Tour Sainte case. An officer notes insufficient evidence to secure a conviction on the charge. Swoboda had admitted at a preliminary hearing to the incident but is kept under investigation in the case for now.
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Paris
Raymond Swopoda Savas
Petit Parisien
Apr Souchardou
Atti Savlig
Renan
Palas de Tustica
Cay
Three Indicted as Spies in German Agent Case
Grand jury indicts three suspected spies accused of sending military data to Germany. Koepfer and Miller claim American or naturalized status while Hahn and Anis Trae are named among the defendants. Hearing conducted with restricted access and outsiders excluded.
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Dart
Todas
Kuepferla Hahn
Oto Trermany
Anton Koepfere
Broakiar
Miler
Fraelisiman
Hiarn
Striet
Idgamas
Mars
Turks restrain Kurds in Persia after attacks on missionaries
Turkish regulars reportedly restored order in Persian Kurdistan after bandit assaults on native Christians prompted by tensions near American and other foreign missionaries. Ambassador Morgenthau’s urgent representations in Constantinople were noted, with few new outbreaks per state advisories and most raids traced to Tabriz where locals say foreigners aided by U.S. mission staff provoked tensions.
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Lomah Persia
Pouuritaedh
Morgenthau
Constantinopie
State Department
Tabriz
Premier Asquith Faces Drink Question In Parliament
London April 20 ministers faced rapid questions in the Commons and Lords as Premier Asquith spoke to armament workers in Newcastle. No government plan on the drink question was disclosed, debate postponed. Crewe and Curson sought Mesopotamia and Africa details but were met with guarded replies. British and French forces held German positions in northern Kamerun while Keetmannhoeop fell to Botha in Southwest Africa.
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House of Commons
House of Lords
Asquith
Newcastla
Naual
House of Commona
House of Commana
Andrew Bonar Law
Teader
King Chorge
McKenna
Arthur Markham
Matt Curson
Mesopotamia
Africa
iCrewe
Lover
Lucas
Prize Court to Rule on Seizure of German Rescue Ship
London reports the Prize Court will determine the legality of Britain’s seizure of the German ship Paklat, captured while aiding refugees from Taingtau in Shantung. The German and British foreign offices dispute whether the voyage exempted the vessel from seizure under The Hague, with Sir Edward Grey noting the Admiral Ganteaume case and declining further comment.
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London
James W. Gerard
Walter H. Page
Berlin
Britain
Taingtau
Shantung
Tientain
Foreign Office
Edward Key
Pare
Admiral Ganteaume
English Channel
Germany
Edward Gret
Tam
British Hold Hill After Tough German Counterattack
London reports a British victory on a hill west of Anartelene where heavy fighting occurred. Britons seized the position after a mine explosion and fierce close combat. German losses were heavy while British casualties were also high. Four officers and 45 men were captured by morning, with continued bombardment and renewed skirmishes through the night.
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Ypres-Comined
Awarttens
Uso
A. Om
Artiller
Boers Capture Keetmanshoop and Windhoek as Germans Defeated
Berlin reports that Union of South Africa troops seized Keetmanshoop the key town near Windhoek and gained control of the railway to Windhoek. Brag News Agency dispatches say German and British forces clashed near Fangani with heavy casualties on both sides including officers and troops.
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Windhoek
East Africa
Union of South Africa
Union of Boat Africa
Keetoanshop
Braga
Fangani
Turkish ships blown up amid invasion fears
A Cologne Gazette dispatch reports two Turkish torpedo boats blown up in a mine belt as Russians warn Adrianople residents to stay inside. Officials in Adrianople urge civilians to avoid venturing beyond town limits, citing enemies of the state charges. Dispatches say Turkey prepares for possible Russian actions around Adrianople rather than Bulgaria, with uncertainty over a planned undertaking.
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Adrianople
Russia
Bulgaria
Cologne
Europe
Paris
Bosphorus
Black Sea
Berlin
Gazelie Lam
Sofia
Turkey
German consul in Seattle urged desertion to Kaiser's army
A Washington dispatch reports German consul Von Lehnessen in Seattle urged a U S private to desert and join German forces. He was removed from his post in Bearts In 196% and the letter purporting to be from him was found at a Western arms post. The State Department and War Departments investigated. the consul's actions led to his removal on February 9 this year.
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Imperial
Seattle
Kaiser
State Department
Washington Post
New York
Washington Dispatch
New York World
Wolf von Lehnessen
Ninoffre
United States Army
War Department
von Lehnexssen
Bearts
Greton Wasling
von Clehnessen
Garrison
Cierman
Tefinnus
Washington
Garriaen
Germany
Bombs Win Trench Guns Peace Near English Grenadiers
Reported by London dispatches the use of hand grenades in the western campaign is described as decisive, with three Victoria Crosses awarded for conspicuous bravery. Private Edward Barber led a grenade charge at Neuve Chapelle, while Lance Corporal Fuller, Cyril Gordon Martin, and Privates May Tollerton are noted for actions under heavy fire and leadership of grenade teams. Italy and the Triple Entente reportedly close to peace talks, with activity along the Adriatic frontier and Austrian forces massing along the Isonzo as preparations continue.
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London
Edward Barber
Grenadier Guards
Neuve Chapelle
Barber
Rome
Europe
Italy
Lance Corp
Fuller
Grenadier
Taent
Cyril Gordon Martin
May
Scottish Rifles
Tollerton
Cameron Highlanders
Tallerton
Austria
Hisach
Brunich
Belisberg
Monfalcone
Ronchi
Sagrade
Isonzo River
Tola
Death of Gen Ereld von Landequist
Amsterdam reports the death of Field Marshal Oskar von Landequist born 1898. He began service as a lieutenant at nineteen and fought in the Danish campaign 1864, the Austrian war 1866, and the Franco Prussian War including Sedan and the siege of Paris.
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Amsterdam
Berlin
Ereld
Oskar von Landequist
von Lindequist
Austria
Sedan
L'Aris
London War Effort Backed by Nation's Recruiting Response
War secretary Whitehener expressed gratification at the nation's response to recruiting appeals. Chancellor of the Exchequer Nov. told the House of Commons this afternoon that the government does not believe conscription is the best path to prosecute the war.
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London
Aprice
Whitehener
George
House of Commons
Miss Georgine McLane Dies in Paris
Miss Georgine McLane daughter of Robert McLane and cousin of the Baron de Bolgne died Monday at her residence in Avenue Henri Martin Paris in Italy special cable to The Washington Post April 20 per report
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Georgine McLane
Paris
Cabie
Washington Post
Georgina McLane
Robert McLane
Baron de Bolgne
Avenue
Henri Martin
Asquith appeals to northeast workers for munitions output
Newcastle England April 20 The British prime minister Herbert H Asquith appeals to workmen of the northeast coast to speed munitions output, insisting there is no slackness by workers or employers. He notes huge ammunition demand, recruitment success, and short supply of skilled labor, urging regular attendance and avoiding profit excess on government contracts.
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Newcastle
England
Herbert H Asquith
French Designs on Syria and Local Fire Losses
Dispatch from Constantinople reports a French letter praising Syria dated October 1814 and noting French support while Turkey was at peace with France. A later hay loft fire in a Northwest Washington location destroyed the structure, burned one mule, and caused about 1000 dollars in damage. rescuers saved ten to fifteen horses and wet down the stable area.
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Constantinople
Paul Deschanel
Chamber of Deputies
Joseph F. Halk
Lebanon
Bordeaux
Monsieur la Cure
Syria
France
Levant
M. Laure
P. Descurnel
Turkey
George Mueller
Pennsylvania
Missouri Avenues
Review condemns use of gas shells at front
London April 2 an official front review by a British staff officer, released by the war office, states no recent German official communication justifies asphyxiating gas use in Ypres. It questions claims that Britain has used such gases and notes Germany signed a Hague convention banning asphyxiating gases.
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London
Briitish Ataf
War Office
Ypres
Germany
Warning to Americans on Inglang Visit Amid War News
Ambassador Walter W. Page warned Americans planning to visit Inglang this summer to stay away unless urgent business calls them. He urged Americans now there to return home. London businesses that rely on American summer patronage face a near total loss this year.
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Washington
Walter W. Page
State Department
Inglang
London
Boy Skates Under Truck in Northwest District Accident
Eight year old Sammy Singer was dragged under a Union Transfer heavy delivery truck at MPsteenth and I streets NW near the district building. His left leg was amputated at the knee after admission to Emergency Hospital. internal injuries and a broken right leg feared. The driver Mozingo was not arrested. police to pursue investigation in police court this morning.
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Wiote
Mpourteenth
Sammy Singer
Tawle Sinker
BOR
Thirteenth Street
Union Transfer Company
Frederick C. Moningo
Seventh Street
Emergenrct Hospital
Mozingo
Welsh Miners Vote for Fortnight Strike Action
London April 2 Welsh miners representatives have unanimously approved a two week resubmitted strike threat to press for a 28 percent wage increase. The United Federation of Great Britain will meet Wednesday to decide on further steps and possible government intervention remains uncertain though a general strike seems unlikely.
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Viners’ Federation of Great Britain
Waednesdal
Secile
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