Smothering German Attacks Met by Allied Valor
Allied forces repel German thrusts in the Amiens region as fighting concentrates north of the Somme. German efforts press toward Corbie and the Albert Amiens road, while French and British lines hold near Hangard and Layeu with counterattacks improving positions. Strong artillery duels continue along the southern front as conditions favor defensive firmness.
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Somme
Haignapping
Ags
Moyenneville
Dernancourtr
Albert
Fronch
Amiens
St. Quentin
Avre
Amiens-Roye
Great Lakes naval band receives warm welcome in Waterloo
The Great Lakes naval training station band arrived at 3 15 p m from Waverly and paraded downtown, playing patriotic tunes to loud applause. 차량s ferried the group to Hudson for a concert, part of a tour for the third liberty loan. The Sousa famed unit then visited Independence Manchester and will end its Iowa tour in Dubuque tonight.
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Waterloo
Great Lakes Naval Training Station
Waverly
C. A. Morris
Hudson
Naval Training Station
John Philip Sousa
Iowa
Independence
Manchester
Dubuque
Old Friends Meet in Army Service in England
Elbert H. Francis reports from England that he met Ernest Henderson son of Mr and Mrs E M Henderson of Waterloo and Mitchell Hutchinson who planned to go to France Also noting Roundup Mont native Capt Walter Francis in France and Maj C L Holden requesting transfers for the soldiers mentioned Other Waterloo men named Manhard Howell Nauman and Smith. Indictments Set Aside. Judge Boies dismissed liquor nuisance indictments against seven druggists and exonerated bondsmen after challenge to grand jury.
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Elbert H. Francis
England
Arancis
Waterloo
Ernest Henderson
E. M. Henderson
Mitchell Hutchinson
France
Francis
Roundup
Mont
Walter Francis
Philippine Islands
Quartermaster’s Department
J. A. Francis
Mitchell Manhard
Sylvester Howell
Robert Nauman
Burdette Smith
C. L. Holden
N. B. Boies
British and German Front Actions Across Somme and Avre
London reports say a late yesterday counterattack improved the British hold south of the Somme near Hangard while fighting remained intense along the Avette sector with German attacks unsuccessful. Paris notes cease of German infantry actions aside from violent artillery exchanges north and south of the Avre with two raids failing to gain.
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London
Somme
War Office
Ayette
Everning
Altho
Avette
Hangard
Paris
Avre
Monchel
Meuse
Apremont
Vaux-les-Palaimeix
Seuzey
3412 More Iowans Called Into Service at Camp Dodge
Des Moines April 6 Iowa received orders from Washington for the mobilization at Camp Dodge of 3412 of its sons in the selective army during a five day period beginning April 26 The call marks the second draft and the first concentration at cantonments with white men included The total second draft contribution will exceed 5000 location quotas will be telegraphed to boards today and Waterloo’s quota is uncertain due to local enlistments
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Des Moines
Iowa
Washington
Camp Dodge
Draft plan to force idle workers into productive jobs
President Wilson considers a War and Labor Departments proposal to use the draft to compel industrial idlers to seek employment. It aims to purge lower portions of class one and identify gamblers among nonproductive registrants, warning them that failure to work will trigger induction. The plan could add hundreds of thousands to the eligible pool.
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Washington, D. C
Wilson
War and Labor Departments
Tide of Conflict Shifts as Soldiers Press Frontlines
On the war anniversary the great battle across Picardy rages with Germans advancing at points while Allied forces push on in others. Foch notes U S troops poised to aid, Haig reports stiff resistance and limited gains, and French and British counterattacks recover positions from Dernancourt to Montdidier as America’s first year sees 1.5 million soldiers in action and a vast war expenditure. Naval and Siberian developments also feature as Washington inquiries Muck internment and Swiss neutrality.
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United States
Picardy
Amiens
St. Quentin
Foch
Haig
Moyenneville
Albert
Mesnil
Gommecourt
Serre
Mont-didier
Mailly-Raineval
Uncle Sam
Vladivostok
Siberia
Somme
Strange War Above Below Mother Earth Reported Submarine Burns
London reports detail ten German U boats sunk by air power. Eight by seaplanes and two by a naval airship. Encounters describe bombs hitting conning towers tails periscopes and torpedo tracks with oil bubbles wreckage and evidence of destruction.
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Mother Earth
London
Associated Press
Admiralty
English Channel
Ireland's future debate after convention report
London reports the Irish convention has finished its work and will submit a report to the government. Lloyd George suggests any plan endorsed by the convention could be sent to Parliament for possible legislation. He hints the government may act on the Irish issue by law even if the convention finds no consent plan. Also noted is Kurt Eisner’s death by his own action in Munich while jailed for high treason amid strike activity.
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London
Ireland
Lloyd George
Trish
Munich
Kurt Eisner
Voerwaerts
Berlin
Copenhagen
Herr Eisner
Prager
Mose Johnson
United Mine Workers of America
Thob
Maryville
Weather outlook for Washington region next week
Weather predictions issued today by the weather bureau for Washington D C and the surrounding area expect generally fair and warmer conditions. In the Upper Mississippi and lower Missouri area showers are forecast Thursday or Friday as the week begins on Monday.
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Washington, D. C
Weather Bureau Today
Upper Mississippi
Lower Missouri
Liberty Loan Drive Opens With Fervor In Waterloo
Banks opened early as residents rushed to subscribe to the third liberty loan. Subscriptions reached $26,000 at one bank, $10,000 at another, and over $8,000 at a third. The drive, though not yet formally launched locally, drew eager citizens to banks and streets, signaling strong support for the national effort in the war. Workers and sergeants are already canvassing districts as preparations continue for a broader campaign next week.
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Anyerton
Waterloo
Black Ilank
America
Berlin
SF Hague
Altho
Servica League
No Extra Sunday War Developments Reported
The Associated Press notes no decisive Pleardy turning point within 48 hours or longer. The Courier and Reporter will not publish a usual Sunday war edition unless taut developments occur, with AP dispatches posted on the Courier building bulletin board if needed.
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Associated Prasy
Pleardy
Courier and
Associated Press
Courier
Germans Attack Near Amiens In Dense Wave Assaults
In France near Amiens, heavy German attacks surged at dawn with waves advancing on Corbie in the Somme valley. British lines north of the Somme and east of Fonquevillers were improved after yesterday's gains as weather and poor visibility hindered aviation.
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France
Associated Press
Amiens
Seayartelae
Vaire Wood
Somme
Corbie
London
Reuters
Fonquevillers
Two American Aviators Missing From Lafayette Escadrille
Paris reports two American aviators, Charles Kerwood of Bryn Mawr Pennsylvania and Houston Woodward of Philadelphia, missing since April 1. Kerwood engaged seven German aircraft over the Somme. Manderson Lehr observed Werwood in combat before losing sight of his plane behind German lines. Woodward departed on a scouting mission April 1 and has not returned. El Tovar Broadleaf Havana 5e Cigar.
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Paris
Charles Kerwood
Bryn Mawr
Houston Woodward
Philadelphia
Lafayette Escadrille
Kerwood
Somme
Manderson Lehr
Albion
Neb
Werwood
Woodward
The Battle for Amiens Opens in 1918 Drive
Frank H. Simonds analyzes the German push toward Amiens in 1918, noting the aim to seize Amiens and disrupt British transport while potentially forcing a key Allied decision. The piece compares the action to the Marne and predicts the center-focused drive may yield limited gains without breaching wider gaps.
Prager Death To Be Avenged By Governor Says
Madison county coroner probes mob lynching of Robert Prager as authorities seek five men. four justices refuse warrants saying they won’t get involved. Gov Lowden warns of martial law risk. inquest set for next Monday and federal state and county investigations ongoing.
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Collinsville
Lil
Madison County
Robert Prager
Justices of the Peace
Lowe
William E. Trautmann
Brund
Uge Ot Trinodis
Claude B. Rynan
Adjutant General’s Office
Lowden
Prager
Cols. Iinsville
Hotz
Edwardsville
Ioan
Springfield
Edward J Brundage
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Muck
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