Irish revolt spreads as Dublin fights amid heavy fleet threat
London reports the Irish uprising spreading with Dublin in rebel hands and western counties joining. Martial law proclaimed, Maj. Gen. Maxwell heads to Ireland, thousands of troops readied. Asquith calls the situation serious as Redmond and Carson pledge government support and cross-channel reinforcements rush in.
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Asquith
Erin
Limerick
Tipperary
Clare
Connaught
Redmond
Carson
Ireland
London
Dublin
All Ireland
John Maxwell
Wrgbik
Ani
Sinn Fain
Irish Sea
Commons
Edward Carson
John Sdmond
Iriah
British E-boat sunk as Admiralty confirms loss of E-22
Special Cable reports Berlin April 27 that British submarine B-22 was sunk in a Tuesday naval engagement with German forces. Germany rescued two men. a British cruiser was torpedoed, Arethusa class. E-28 later sunk with two saved. E-22 crew of 20 to 30 likely perished.
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Washington Post
Berlin
Admiralty
Aurora
Galatea
Royalist
Penélope
Phaston
London
Storth ‘Sea
Sayville
Mesopotamia
Tigris
Saya
Diplomacy and War Talk as Berlin Sends Submarine Note
Secretary Lansing reports no new Berlin advices on the submarine issue while President Wilson awaits Germany's reply. Ambassador Gerard may have met Emperor William, seen as a hopeful sign by officials. Congress to be guided by Berlin’s response, with possible war considerations if needed.
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Congress
Britain
Lansing
Berlin
Gerard
William
Germany
Wilson
Washington
Presiaent Wilgon
Offivihis
London
United States
State Department
Den
Karl.h. von Wiegand
Washington Post
N. ¥. World
Amsterdam
America
Chancellor
Obregon to Push Caranza Talks at Juarez Conference
Gen Alvaro Obregon of the de facto Mexican government will press Maj Generals Scott and Funston at Juarez or El Paso for Carranza’s forces to cope with Villa. He seeks early retirement of American troops and outlines proposals for the conference as Mexican relations with the United States tense on the border. Shipments of arms continue to Namiquipa and other camps amid internal Carranza-Obregon tensions.
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Apd
Carranza
Pershing
Mamiquipa
Chihuahua
Alvaro Obregon
Scott
Funston
Juarez
el Paso
Carrenza
Jua 1Fez
Obregon
Jacints ‘Trevino
Carranza _goramander
Torreon
Pens
Frres
Ara
Venusyee
International News Service
Tex
Mexico
Rio “Grande
el Pago
United States
Awi
Nachiquipa
Namiquipa
Coimna
Dublan
Prussian War Losses Reported Rising to Over Two Million
Amsterdam dispatch reports official German casualty totals reaching 2,518,264 for Prussia in the war. The figure covers killed wounded and missing but excludes Saxon Bavarian and Württemberg forces.
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Amsterdam
Germany
Hughes Nomination Seen From Dark Horse List At Chicago
Washington Post report says New York Herald details Republican leaders favoring Justice Hughes if he accepts. They name Theodore Burton, Weed Reet, Samuel W. McCall as top contenders with Senator James W. Wadsworth as a potential undercurrent for a dark horse choice at Chicago.
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Chicago
Burton, Root
McCall Argo
Washington Post
New York
New York Herald
Charles’. Hughes
Massachusetts
Theodore Rooselvelt
Sone
Justice Hughes
Theodore E. Burton
Buba Reet
Samuel W. McCall
Theodore Roosevelt
Wadsworth
Obregon in disfavour may depose war minister
El Paso April 27 news confirms a rift between Mexico's Carranza government and General Obregon as cabinet tensions surface. Obregon's power grows with troops backing him, complicating U S plans during talks at Juarez with General Scott and Frederick Funston. American officials see Obregon as stronger and easier to deal with than Carranza.
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Pittsburgh
Philander
C. Knox
Taft
Huerta
Presi‘dent
Mexico
Wilson
Lincoln
Maximilian Empire
Carranza
Obregon
Juarez
Obrégon
National ” ‘Palace
Mexico City
Vera
Cruz
Pablo Gonzstés
Steeport
United States
Washington
British Sunk Dutch Warship Stirs Dutch Resentment
Berlin reports claim the Holland crisis stemmed from Britain sinking a Dutch warship. Dutch public denied details until an apology and indemnities were offered. De Tribune cites crew member claims the Breda crew were sent to India to suppress news.
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Berlin
Bream
Sayville
Holland
England
de Tribuns
India
da Tribune
Breda
Emden Lieutenant in France Aboard Toulon
April report states Lieut Fikentacher of the German raider Emden, after escaping Britain at Malta and being recaptured at sea, has been brought to Toulon from Syracuse, Sicily. Includes mention of Chea Ohio Ry folders and summer reports at 1339 F St NW.
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Toulon
France
Fikentacher
Emden
Malta
Syracuse
Sicily
Chea
Ohio Ry
Yegorts
F St. Nw
American schooner Oregon seized by British cruiser
The Oregon, a schooner chartered by a German firm, was seized by the British cruiser Rainbow in the Gulf of California while sailing from San Francisco to Mazatlan with a lumber cargo. Details on recent movements remain unclear.
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Craiver
Oregon
Toa
Company
San Francisco
Navy Yard
Athersley Launeb
Gulf of California
San Fran
San Fran- Jasto Tune, Under Charter To the ‘German Firm of Linga & Co
Mazathlan
Irish Revolt Expands Amid Dublin Fighting Heavy
Berlin notes pressure on allies as Turkish moves threaten Suez. Kaiser to write note and Knox attacks Wilson amid shifting loyalties. Belgians in exile report mixed feelings while Obregon era and U.S. stance draw attention. Local briefs touch on crime, markets, and racing results.
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Dublin
Kaiser
Knox
Wilson
Berlin
Baker
District Court
Society
Canvic
Turkish Suez drive opens as German-Turkish force advances
The latest dispatches report Turkish patrols within 20 miles of the Suez Canal. German troops reinforce Turkish units invading Egypt near Quatia, east of the canal. Worcestershire yeomanry suffer captures after a rear guard action. Turkish forces include Germans and Turks on camels with aircraft and artillery.
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Zurich
Suéz Canal
Egypt
New Zealand
Cand
Suez Drive
London
Soldtéta Ce
Heret
War Office
Quatia Ia
Suez Canal
Beypt
Qualla
Gloucestershire Hussars
Warwickshire Yeomanry
Worcestershire Yeomanry
Quatia
Suter
el Kantara
Quatla
Adrianople
Gallipoli
Birelabd
Duejdar
Port Said
Mediterranean
Biretabd
Biréelbay
Birelatd
Tigris
British Front Brittle With Fresh German Pressure
London dispatch reports heavy activity along the British front with Bedfordshire Regiment raids near Carnoy and raids nationwide. German forces mass 1,300,000 for a possible double offensive against Verdun and western fronts while 800,000 troops stand behind lines to intensify pressure. Irish units noted for counterattacks near Hulluch and Loos amid gas and artillery barrages.
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Crown
Verdun
Bedfordshire Regiment
Carney
Avecourt
Pepper Hill
London
Carnoy
la Boisselle
Hebuterne
Monchy-au-Boie
Neuville-St. Vaast
Armentieres
Frelinghein
St. Blot
Amsterdam
Meuse
Whitsunday
Loos
Hullush
Hulluch
Leos
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Knox Asshill Wilson
Porfirio Diaz
Lerdo de Tejada
Tend J
Maximilian
Pha Madero
U. S
Jasné
Gerard Ward Scott
Paso
Carea
Worthes
Law
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von Falkenhayn
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Saxony
Hughes
Old Guard
T.R
Wansworth
William A. Willis
Hugh L. Scott
Frederick Funaton
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Say
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Lemion
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Cumieres
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