U.S. Note on Submarine Warbeds Studied by German Leaders
German admiralty chief Admiral von Holtzendorff says Berlin cannot yield further on submarine warfare and warns that breaking with the United States would be insanity. He asserts Germany did not sink the Sussex, defends warnings to passenger vessels, and notes limits in targeting freight ships while honoring US promises.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
Germany
Sussex
America
Carl W. Ackerman
United Press
Berlin
Tuckerton
N. J
United States
von Holtzendorff
Admiral von Holtzendorff
Red Cross Aid Barred Protests to Miss Boardman
Telegrams protest Great Britain’s blockade policy that halts American Red Cross shipments to Germany and allies. Col. J R Keane says ships to Britain tighten, urging partial relief to Siberia or home storage while awaiting possible peace. Public reaction targets Miss Mabel Boardman of the American Red Cross.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Col. J. R. Keane
Military Relief
Red Cross
Great Britain
Germany
British Isles
Col Keane
England
Brooklyn
Siberia
Mabel Boardman
American Red Cross
Red Cross halts sending supplies to central powers
The American Red Cross reports it cannot obtain allied permits to ship supplies to the central powers, storing ongoing consignments at its Brooklyn warehouse and asking chapters and relief groups not to send further aid for shipment until advised. The report also notes a refund of 365 from Japan for wartime relief on the island of Rota.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Red Cross
Red Cross
Brooklyn Terminal
Japan
Red Croas
Rota
Ladrone Islands
Pacific
Guam
New Chinese Cabinet to be Formed as Reform Aims Rise
Peking reports President Yuan Shi Kai issues mandate admitting public dissatisfaction with the current administration and authorizes the secretary of state Hau Shih Chang to organize a responsible cabinet. The mandate calls this a four step toward a ambulatory reform and urges unity to resolve daily ills.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peking
Yuan Aht Kai
Hau Shih Chang
Saya
Guatemala Revolt Spreads as Rebels Seize River Bank Areas
From headquarters in Mexico City on April 21 Dr Wiis Bregon rep of the Guatemalan revolutionary party announced new successes for the insurgents. The entire right bank of the Usumacinta River forming part of the Guatemala Mexico boundary is in insurgent hands as well as the port of Playtee and the towns of Fl Cinal and El Progreso.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mexico
Wiisbregon
Guatemalan Revolutionary Party
Usumacinta River
Guatemala
Playtee
Fl Cinal
el Progreso
Berlin Keeps Silence On German Policy After Wilson Note
German Foreign Office will not discuss its stance or embargo measures until the government decides its course after Ambassador Gerard delivered Wilson's note. A morning conference among foreign office ministers and chiefs ordered no press access or public discussion. The note remains unpublished and the public has no knowledge of Germany's probable attitude.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Karl H. von Wiegand
Washington Post
New York World
Berlin
Gerard
von Jagow
Foreign Office
Wilson
Germany
Ita
the Press Publishing Co
Von Igel Papers Here Some Befores Cabinet Report
United States District Attorney Snowden Marshall announced the transfer to Washington of seized documents from Capt. Franz von Papen's former office at 60 Wall Street. The bundles include three portfolios and two books with letters from the German embassy, a Tokyo correspondent, and lists of Americans with German sympathies, plus an account book detailing payments. Von Igel was in Washington and could not comment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tokyo
von Igel
International News Service
New York
United States District Attorney
A Snowden Marshall
Gregory
Washington
Franz von Papen
Wall Street
Federal Building
von Bernstorff
Hilown Toto
State Land Justice Departments
Germany
United States
Washington State
Offley
Capt. von Papen
Olf von Igel
von Papen
Japan
Capt
von Igelaince
Wilson Cabinet Deliberates Mexico Situation Delay Action
The Wilson administration discussed the Mexican crisis but took no action pending Maj. Gen. Scott report. Gen. Funston and Pershing orders remained unchanged while secret dispatches warned of a possible new revolution by Felix Diaz and a push against Carranza. Official word on border conditions awaited Scott’s findings before any further U.S. movement or withdrawal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilson
United States
Villa
Mexico
Scott
Ermy
Felix Dian
Carranza
State Department
San Antonio
Tex
Funston
Washington
Baker
Department
Pershing
Parral
Perghing
Allies to Sell Stock as England Fears Slump
London reports indicate England will hand large blocks of American securities to France as security for a new French loan in the United States. A possible Anglo French credit in the United States is discussed, with estimates around 100 million dollars. If war with Germany erupts, a fresh Anglo French loan may be offered to American investors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
France
United States
Arthur 8. Draper
Washington Post
London
America
Germany
New - York
George Palsh
Statiat
Train in Louisiana Robbed at Mancura
Alexandria, April. A Louisiana Railway and Navigation Company passenger train was robbed near Mancura, about 30 miles south of Alexandria. Express messenger C. L. Phillips said one man escaped with about 350. Phillips, wounded in the head, was taken to a hospital. The robber was not masked and leaped from the train. no trace has been found.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alexandria
Louisiana Railway and Navigation Company
Mancura
C.L. Phillips
Phillips
Ove
Las
Loutatans
Railway’ and Navigation Company
Mansurs
Hmilea South
Li Phillips
Jyounds
Phillpe
Train robber strikes Union Pacific parade. loot unknown
A robber who has held up two Union Pacific trains in 66 days captured a guard on No. 21 near Hanna Wyoming forced him to collect a passengers hat then robbed the observation car and Pullmans before leaping off and escaping. A separate Louisiana express train robbery netted about 360 dollars with the express messenger injured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union Pacific
Express
Louisiana
International News Service
Cheyenne
Wryo
Hanna
Wyo
Hdaon
Greeley
Colo
Denver-Salt Lake United
Kaiser Studies U. and Verdun News Digest
Front page index highlights Admiral Scott and Funston meeting on gains, Verdun fighting ongoing, Von Igel papers in circulation, Diaz in Mexico, Red Cross hampered, loot totals cited, naval urgency in orders to ships, Shakespeare linked to Bays Bacon claim, Turkish losses heavy and German offers anticipated, memorial for D A HR, stadium bill, new clearing system, Tait supports Wilson, editorial and society notes, racing results and city briefs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kaiser
Scott
Funston
Verdun
von Igel
Diaz
Mexico
Armany
Red Cross
Bacon
Shakespeare
Berlin
Germany
Tait
Body Found in Cellar Deepens Ardent Mystery
Police inspector Faurot returned from West Point with a doubtful lead after examining a cellar site linked to Dorothy Arnold. The body found is badly decomposed and could be male or female, with authorities remaining secretive about confirmation and awaiting forthcoming results.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Point
Faurot
International News Service
New York
Inspector Faurot
Edward C. Glenarts
Dorothy Arnold
Poliga Stacy Ton
Clash Report: U S Troops and Carranzistas Face Off
Unverified telegrams from El Paso report a clash at Casas Grandes between American troops and Mexican forces amid Pershing’s pursuit of Villa. Officials deny details. Herrera’s Carranza army advances west of Parral, potentially separating U S troops from Villa’s presumed location.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pershing
el Paso
Washington Post
Tex
Casas Grandés
Chinuahua
Columbus and
Deming
Luis Herrera
Carranis
Parral
Enrolled Army Recruits Reported in Paris Dispatch
Special Cable from Paris dated April 21 notes Germany’s enrollments of 17 year old boys and 1819 registrants. Names are posted at the district chapel with orders. schedules show trains from Sten Star with return plans and fares.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Heehee
Wishington
Paris
Germany
Ayaa -Boys
Mothes. Ordartsi
Ade Ist Chappelie
Scott and Funston Confer on Mexico
Maj. Gen. Hugh L. Scott and Gen. Frederick Funston discussed the punitive expedition against Francisco Villa in Texas and Mexico. Carranza officials consider using Mexican railways to withdraw American troops if Pershing’s force retreats, with local officers noting Wilson as a true friend of Mexico.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Can Antonio
Tex
Hugh L. Scott
United States Army
Frederick Funston
Mexico
Francisco Villa
Scott
Washington
Funston
Hott Sal Houston
Baker
Verdun Front Sees French Gain and German Resistance
Paris reports Verdun battles on day sixty one with French advances near the Meuse and east bank gains. Germans attack Haumont Vaux, seize trenches near Douaumont briefly, while Ypres fighting and strong artillery duels also feature in dispatches from Rotterdam and Berlin. The French press optimism grows as Vaux network of trenches falls and Argonne crater near Hill 285 is occupied.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Berlin
Cousumont
Dead Man's Hill
Argonne Forest
London
Verdun
Paris War Office
Meuse
Joffre
Haumont-Vaux
Douaumont
Ndw
Daily Telegraph
Rotterdam
Ypres
Vaux Laks
Fort Douaumont
Haudremont Wood
Argonne
French War Office
Also Mentioned on This Page
U.S
Kaiser and Hollweg
Admiralty
Sayed
Admiral Holtzendorff
Karlin
Dar
Theoastache Zeitung
Chicago
Chancellor
von Rethoann-Bottweg
Raichstag
Associated Press
Actin
Carmany
Tha Associated Prees
Eubma
Tearard
U. S
Flan
Britain
Miss Boardman
Internationsl News Service
New
Colin
Réd Cross
Dard
Yuan
Dr. Obregon
Marshall
von ‘Bernstorff
Baltimore , Baltimore & Ohio
Carranga
Shaffer's
14Th St. Nw
Sumps
Inray
Haltimore & Ohio
Dorothy
Arnold
Union
Charles Foss
Sten Star
Villa Chase
Gavira
Juarez
Republi
Malvern-Hill Barnum
Columbus
N. Met
Maday
Bakers
War Department
México
Witswana
Vaux
Fort Vaux
Chatilion
Ronvaux
Coa
Xander
Mae
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!