Germans Gain Around St Mihiel in Western Front
British repulse German attacks around Hill 60 near Ypres with heavy losses. Paris and Berlin report shifts in the western line from Champagne to Alsace as Austro-German flanking moves threaten Stry and Metz. Carpathian fighting slows with repulsed attempts. Bukowina evacuation noted by neutral sources. British press highlights captured positions near Ypres and the strategic significance of Hill 60 and Les Lys.
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London
Hill 60
Ypres
French
Berlin
Paris
le Pretre
St. Mihiel
Champagne
Alsace
Germany
Hzazebrook
France
Atrehip
Ghent
Times i
St. Mictelwedee
Siege, Not a Battle in Western War Zone
An analysis notes premier Asquith Lloyd George and Lord Kitchener pressing for more war matériel in response to the Neuve Chapelle action. It recalls 600 British guns on a 4 mile front firing 75 000 shells in 43 minutes, blasting German trenches as infantry prepared to advance, signaling a siege of northern France and Belgium rather than a single battle.
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France
Saya
Asquith
Lloyd George
Lord Kitchener
Belgium
More Than 368 Divisions On Front Says Lloyd George
In Parliament David Lloyd George says the British expeditionary force in France has grown to over 368 divisions, with the output of munitions up nineteenfold since the war began. He notes extensive subcontracting, government takeover of key works, and warns drink keepers imperil needed supplies while Britain assists allies.
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Lloyd George
London
France
David Dliloyd George
Exchequer
House of Commons
Llroyd George
Great Britain
Allies Win in Africa War Report and Notable Elections
Paris reports Allied victory in Kamerun with Germans retreating to central plateaus and Jaunde seat of government moved. British navy Seized Newas bridge and Lomie-Dame line reached by French natives. Berlin confirms British defeat in East Africa with about 2,000 casualties and heavy German captures. separate report details Mrs. William Cumming Story’s reelection as president general of the Daughters of the American Revolution after a vigorous three day contest and a prolonged congress vote.
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Berlin
Teuton
East Africa
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Equatorial Africa
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Jassini
Mafia Island
William Cumming Story
New York
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Daughters of the American Revolution
George Thacher Guernsey
Kansas
Story
Continental Memorial Hall
Denver heiress elopes for marriage under probation
Miss Louise Besley a Chicago heiress, 1% beautiful, married Thomas Wesley Osborne of Denver after eloping to Littleton. A courted ceremony was performed, then she returned to Chicago with her mother pending a Year long probation before living together. Mrs Besley seeks to annul, but efforts fail. Osborne may visit his bride.
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Washington Post
Denver
Colo
Louise Besley
Chicago
Thomas Wesley Osborne
Charles Howard Besley
Hinsdale
C. H. Besley
Osborne
Littleton
Foss Cleans Up Half Million In Purported Market Wins
Boston reports that Eugene Nobless, three time Massachusetts governor, is said to have netted between 400000 and 500000 in a rising market. Politicians see this as a stepping stone to a Republican bid on the prohibition issue. Foss claims all stock dealings are private.
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Washington Post
Boston
Eugene Nobless
Massachusetts
State Street
Foss
Foes
Women Burn Girl With Acid Attack Near Connellsville
In Connellsville Pennsylvania on April 21 Martha Schultz fifteen, daughter of a wealthy farmer, was attacked near a coke plant by two masked women. One held her while the other poured acid on her cheeks from an uncorked bottle. she fled unharmed. Earlier a letter demanded one thousand dollars and a gold watch in a secluded spot, which she ignored.
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Connellsville
Martha Schultz
el Schultz
Miss Schultz
War Ending Bets in New York Forecast by 1915 Dates
Special to The Washington Fest reports New York odds on war end dates with offers of 1000 to 500 that hostilities end before December 39, 1915, 1000 to 900 that it ends before November 30, and even money on ending before October 38. The phrase end of the war means a suspension of hostilities pending peace overtures.
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New York
Washington
New Street
Woman 74 elected mayor of Warren Alabama
Mrs AL Casfehd Casfield, 74, is elected mayor of Warren Alabama by a margin of four votes, the first woman to head the town. Warren has about 1,700 residents. The item notes a musical theater listing titled The Theodorefoot.
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Chicago
AL RO Casfehd
Warren
Casfield
Elmo
Tail 32 in Raids on Doctors
Thirty two prisoners were seized and many so called medical institutes shut in a police operation led by Inspector Faurout and fifty eight detectives. The raids followed talks among labor officials the New York Medical Society the district attorney and police. Victims including foreigners reported robberies during examinations and some patients had bankbooks taken. Investigators say quack doctors may net about five hundred thousand dollars yearly. A vial of radium water and a baby medicine box were sold for three dollars each.
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Washington Post
New York
Faurot
State Department of Labor
New York Medical Society
District Attorney
vMce
Phipps Transfers $2 Million Fifth Avenue Home to Wife
Henry Phipps today deeded his prized marble residence at the north east corner of Fifth Avenue and Eighty-seventh Street to his wife Anna C. Phipps for nominal consideration of 100 dollars. The move reflects Phipps turning much of his New York and Pittsburgh real estate over to family holdings through the Phipps estate.
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Henry Phipps
Fifth Avenue
New York
Washington Post
Anna C. Phipps
Eighty-seventh Street
Leading Avenue
Phipps
Pittsburgh
Phipps Estate
Daniels Picture Sparks Hisses at Norfolk Theater
In Norfolk Virginia on April 1 a film program opened with President Wilson’s picture to loud applause. The screen then showed Secretary Daniels in a navy themed film, drawing scattered applause but a strong chorus of hisses from the audience. The event drew surprise from many spectators and reflected public sentiment.
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Wilson
Norfolk
Washington Post
Daniels
U S Woolens Lands 7 500 000 War Orders Abroad
Wall Street reports foreign governments mainly Great Britain France and Russia placed war orders totaling about 7.5 million dollars with the American Woolen Company. The company has already delivered about half of the initial orders and expects more following arrangements, as English mills struggle to meet the war demand.
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Great Britain
France
Russia
Washington Post
New York
Wall Street
Bussia
Fall kills circus rider at Madison Square Garden
Otto Kline Hart a 28 year old trick rider from Waperville died after a jump at a Madison Square Garden circus in New York on April 21. He suffered a fractured skull and died in hospital after the performance witnessed by hundreds.
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Otto Kline Hart
Madison Square Garden
New York
Otto Kline
Kline
Waperville
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England issues treasury bills 50 million dollars in week
London reports a satisfactory start to the government's new treasury bills scheme. By Saturday nearly 19 million pounds in bills were issued, with an optimistic full week total around 151 million pounds. The scheme barely shifts discount rates or the American exchange.
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London
Treasury
American aviator William Thaw reported dead near Verdun
Paris April 2 A report says William Thaw an American aviator serving with the French army has been killed near Verdun though not confirmed. A postcard dated the 10th shows he was in good health. He is the son of Mrs Benjamin Thaw of Pittsburgh and New York and nephew of Harry K Thaw.
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Paris
William Thaw
Verdun
Benjamin Thaw
Pittsburgh
New York
Harry K. Thaw
U S Reply Defends Sale of Munitions Rights at Sea
The United States defends its neutrality and rights at sea amid German calls to halt arms exports. President Wilson and Secretary Bryan condemn interference while reaffirming that embargoing arms would violate neutrality. The note stresses friendship with Germany and refuses third-party discussions on belligerent trade.
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von Bernsterff
United States
Germany
Count von Bernatorff
Bryan
State Department
Wilace Mimsalf
Count von Bernstorff
Germana Gain Around St Mikel Huge Ceat of Battle
Allies Win in Africa. Roosevelt Tells of Boss politics. Defends Sale of Munitions as US asserts stance. Japan to End Parleys and US notes tensions. Shortages in shells felt amid fighting.
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St Mikel
Africa
Story
D. A
Roosevelt
Presbytery
Wilson
Mexico
Bryan
Japan
Enos
Adams
DA. R
White House
German Landing Attempt in England Repelled by Navy
London report says German expedition attempted to land in England. Naval expert T. Jane told a Liverpool meeting that the British navy forced the force back to harbor, and that the incident had not been reported in newspapers.
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Washington Post
London
F. T. Jane
Liverpool
England
U. S. Shippers Pay All Costs by Delays in British Ports
London April 21 American shippers protest to the American embassy about British admiralty rules forcing cargo owners to bear expenses from delays in cargo examinations at Kirkwall and other ports. Apple cargoes spoil as consignments from Oregon and Washington languish. the American consulate seeks faster release. Cotton from Sweden and Denmark seized for lacking pre March 1 certificates, with some passed to British government. Wilhelmina left Falmouth for Cardiff after detainment. damages and compensation unresolved.
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London
Kirkwall
Robert FP. Skinner
Oregon
Washington
Porte
Georgia
Savannah
Gothenburg
Order In Council
Lejre
Galveston
Spyron Vallianos
Wilhelmina
Falmouth
Cardiff
New York
Hamburg
Americans display home flags at cottage settlements
In Newport R I April 21 American rage in the cottage settlements is shown by home flags displayed over farms and homes. At Oakland Farm Frederick Vanderbilt’s place a large American flag signals when residents are at home from sunrise to sunset. Other homes on Beacon Hill Bailey’s Beach and Guila avenue also fly flags. Mrs Oliver H P Serment joins in this practice.
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Washington Post
Newport
R. L
Oakland Farm
Frederick Vanderbilt
Kira
William Grosvenor
Beacon Hill
Mise Ross A. Grosvenor
Bailey's Beach
Hazard Beach
Guila Avenue
Percy DD. Haughton
Boston
Oliver H. P. Serment
Roosevelt Tells Boss Politics in New York Libel Case
Theodore Roosevelt spent hours on the Albany stand detailing machine politics in New York with William Barnes as plaintiff in a libel suit. He alleged Murphy and Barnes bloc used to block independent candidates and claimed Platt attempted to dictate appointments while denying malice toward Barnes.
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Syracuse
Theodore Roosevelt
Supreme Court
Bose
New York State
William Barnes
Barnes
Col. Roosevelt
Mr. Barnes
William Loeb
Charles F. Murphy
Tammany Hall
United States
Loeb
New York
Senator Platt
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Col Roosevelt
Hughes
Quetes Sulzer
Hennessy
Sulzer
John A. Hennessy
William M. Trina
Barnes Counsel
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