Berlin Easter Gloomy See American Note Studied in Hope
German government faces a difficult position between an aroused populace and a sincere wish to avoid clash with the United States. Berlin press adopts a moderate tone to prevent embarrassment as officials seek a solution to the grave U boat controversy. Public anger calls for retaliation against England remains strong while influence for peace shapes the outcome.
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Berlin
United States
England
Tvl
Germany and America face decisive wartime council in Berlin
Berlin dispatch reports the German chancellor heads to Berlin as fate of German American relations hinges on a crucial wartime council. Observers note grave faces in churches and a tense, secretive headquarters debate on retaliation, war risks, and the American note. The note’s reception ranges from shock to cautious restraint as editors weigh potential actions and their global impact. Continued on sixth page.
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Washington Post
New York World
Berlina
Germany
America
Irrespondeis
Berlin
Empire of Germany
Jasue
Farzee
Wilton
Zu Reaventlow
Deutsches Tages Zeitung
Four ships sunk as submarines take toll on Allied vessels
London reports four vessels sunk with at least two British ships loss. The Feliciana of 4,277 tons is a total loss with crew saved. The British steamer Tregantle, 3,091 tons, was sunk and all crew saved. Italian steamer Joseph Ageato de Todores and French bark Chanaral torpedoed. crews saved or awaiting confirmation. Jozsef Agost Feherczeg movement unclear.
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Tcherzec
London
Admiralty
Joseph Ageato Toderres
Lloyds
Feliciana
Tregantle
St. Ives
Jozsef Agost Feherczeg
Levant Steamship Company, Ltd
Fiume
Philadelphia
Norfolk
Hull l
Germany Eyes conciliatory reply to US submarine notes
Reports say Berlin may respond to American demands by abandoning illegal submarine warfare and accepting visit and search rules. Ambassador Bernstorff to confer with Lansing as Berlin weighs a counter proposal. Officials expect a reply by mid to late week with assurances but require abandonment of submarine warfare first.
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International News Service
Gerard
Berlin
Germany
Count von Bernstorff
Lansing
New York
Ambbassador Gerard
von Jagow
Berlinaa
State Department
United States Stands Firm on German Submarine Talks
The State Department stands firm on President Wilson notes and seeks ship protection. German officials claim desire for peace and will not break relations, signaling willingness to suspend submarine operations pending understanding or proof negotiations end. Senator Stone plans talks with the President to discuss the submarine issue.
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United States
State Department
Berlin
Germany
Obregon Invited for Border Conference in Mexico
Word from Mexico City suggests inviting Gen Obregon, Carranza’s war minister, to the border for a conference. American officials weigh jealousy over the post and feasibility, while Funston notes need for cooperation with Mexican forces to sustain Villa pursuit. President Wilson’s advisers urge keeping troops in Mexico until border unrest subsides. cabinet meeting delayed as Wilson goes to Princeton to vote.
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Obregon
Egents
Mexico City
Funston
Mexico
Villa
Wilson
Princeton
N. J
Lloyd George May Tell Of Blunders
Reynolds Weekly reports Lloyd George could resign if liberal attacks persist and his push for compulsion fuels bitterness. It claims the public would then learn about government blunders including shells and the Balkans disaster and the Dardanelles tragedy. It notes Lloyd George nearly resigned when Sir Edward Carson quit.
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London
Reynolds Weekly
Lloyd George
Balkans
Dardanelles
Sir Edward Carlson
Verdun Front: French and German Gains Claimed
Paris reports both sides claiming slight gains near Verdun amid near continuous heavy artillery duels. Berlin and Paris cite captured trenches and posts around Haucourt, Dead Man Hill, Avecourt wood, and Meuse banks, with German divisions totaling about 600,000 men engaged through April 22.
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Verdun
Paris
Meuse
London
Berlin
Haucourt
Dead Man Hill
Avecourt Wood
Hill 304
French War Office
France
Belgium
Nieuport
Dixmude
Somme
Langemarck-Ypres
War Office
Franzart
Hattencourt
Chaulnes
Bethincourt
le Mort Tromme
Avecourt
Verdun Front
Berlin Hopes to Avoid Break as Allies Sink Ships
Index to Today's Issue reports Germany aiming to parley while four Allied ships are sunk. The page notes debates in the House over legislation, troop plans in Mexico, fears of Carranza treachery, and renewed pursuit of Villa. Roosevelt urges readiness. Wilson praised by Europe. British losses on the Tigris noted.
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White House
Mann
Berlin
Germany
Mexico
Carranza
Hughes
Roosevelt
Gov
Willa
Villa
Tigris
Europe
Wilson
Flan
P. O. Clerks
Baker
Forum
Daughters of 1812
Holland
Fire at Southern Railway Offices Causes 150000 in Damage
A blaze in General Manager Coapman’s offices on the fourth floor of the Southern Railway building, Pennsylvania Ave NW, started around 10 pm, possibly from crossed wires or spontaneous combustion. Firemen saved the west half. two firefighters injured. heavy water damage flooded floors below. flames under control by midnight. a large portion of records destroyed. restoration to take months.
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Coapman
Southern Railway
Pennsylvania Avenue
Thirteenth Street
Wagner
Sullivan
Julian Sydinor
No. 16 Engine Company
Sydinor
Magruder MacDonald
Emergency Hospital
Private Rix
Engine Company
No. 93
No. 16
Strike in Alaska as union calls general work halt
Seward April 23 A general strike was declared by the Anchorage labor union affecting all railroad work north of Anchorage. Union officials say the wage committee did not meet the men’s demands agreed after a February strike. The workers seek 55 cents an hour instead of 53.
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U. S
Seward
Alaska
Anchorage Labor Union
Anchorage
United States Government
Fear Carranza Will Turn On U S Forces in Mexico
Reports from San Antonio indicate growing anti American sentiment south of the border. Secretary Baker says Gen Funston's redisposition of troops is approved, while Gen Scott sees no withdrawal soon and warns larger clashes may follow.
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International News Service
Mexico
Carranza
Wilson
Baker
Hugh L. Scott
San Antonio
Funston
State Department
Scott
Washington
Villa
Tex
Army
War Department
el Paso
Columbus
Pershing
Sixth Cavalry
Brownsville
Secretary of War
Gen. Pershing
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