Briton Gain Ypres Heights In Heavy Fighting
London reports describe Hill No 60 near Ypres as the focal point of major front activity, with both sides suffering significant losses. German claims and British accounts differ over outcomes and use of gas shells, while supply and maneuver potential along Zandvoorde Ridge loom. The Carpathian front shows no decisive action, and questions arise about Field Marshal von Hindenburg’s movements.
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London
Altho
Hill No. 60
Ypres
Neuve Chapelle
Flanders
Zandfoord Ridge
Menin
Carpathians
Marshal von Windenburg
Poland
Cracow
Nation Faces Great Opportunity to Build Up Trade
Washington April 26 The special committee of the chamber of commerce of the United States after two days with officials of the state department and department of commerce announced it unanimously believes the United States faces the greatest opportunity in its history for developing foreign trade. It urges Congress to appropriate more liberally for foreign commerce and discussed plans with Secretary Redfield.
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Washington, D. C
Chamber of Commerce of the United States
State Department
Department of Commerce
United States
Congress
Redfield
Active Day on New York Exchange Amid Recessionary Trend
In New York on April 20 the reactionary trend returned with heavy selling after an irregular open. Gains were brief and often nominal, with United States Steel leading activity and Rock Island down five cents. Trading in the first hour reached 275,000 shares.
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New York
United States Steel
Rock Island
Elephants Break Fence and Escape in Peru Indiana
A herd from a circus escaped their winter quarters near jete and reached Peru, crossing the Mississinewa river twice, tearing down a heavy stone fence at James Tinck um's house, and dashing toward the Wabash river. The keeper halted progress by blocking the road, but the elephants charged the road again and overturned two circus wagons loaded with seats.
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Peru
Ind
Jete
Mississinewa
James Tinckum
Wabash
More Goodfolk Aid for Young Belgian Courier Fund
The Courier and Reporter reports renewed efforts to fund the education of a Belgian youth who lost both feet in a railroad accident in this city last September. The goal is to raise about ten dollars monthly to cover tuition at Waterloo Business College, provided free, with donors and the paper administering receipts and supervision of funds. A $5 acknowledgement from Friend, Cedar Heights, arrived late.
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Courier
Waterloo Business College
Black Hawk County
DeWagen
Cedar Heights
Inquest Finds Baron Herbert De Router Died by Suicide
London April 20 A verdict of death by own action while Temporarily Insane was handed down today after an inquest into the death of Baron Herbert De Router, a manager. The proceedings reviewed circumstances surrounding the fall and state of mind preceding the death.
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London
Herbert de Router
Manag
Roosevelts Overures to Republican Party Face 1916
Roosevelt signals possible return to the Republican fold if the party nominates a progressive candidate. His campaign manager Rene Knox outlines a strategy to unite progressives and restore prosperity and American prestige while aiming to defeat Wilson and Bryan. Roosevelt remains publicly noncommittal, awaiting party action before deciding his course.
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Washington, D. C
Theodore Roosevelt
Republican Party
Progressive Party
Roosevelt
Rene Knox
Knox
Wilson
Bryan
British Occupy German Stronghold in South Africa
Cape Town reports that the Union of South Africa forces have occupied Hireetaanshop, a key town in German Southwest Africa near Windhoek. The town is a major railway junction controlling the Windhoek rail link, reinforcing Boer leadership in the region and securing rail operations.
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South Africa
Cape Town
Union’ of South Africa
Hireetaanshop
German Southwest Africa
Windhoek
Proposition to rename Grundy Center fails at polls
In Grundy Center on April 20 voters rejected a plan to rename the town to Grundy with only 1.4 percent in favor and 146 votes against. A separate measure to re establish a park commission passed, 114 to Th.
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Grundy Center
Grundy
Park Commission
Death of Reuters Executive Shocks Surrey Home
Baron De Reuters is found dead at his Surrey residence on April 18, with a discharged revolver nearby. He had been prostrated by the death of his wife five days earlier, deepening the tragedy for the Reuters Telerany company leadership.
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Ing
Reuter
Telerany .Co
Hhig
Surrey
Baron de Reuter
Receivers Named For Rock Island Railroad
In Chicago on April 20 a district court petition by American Steel Foundries led to H. A. Mudge and J. M. Dickinson being appointed receivers for the Chicago Rock Island Pacific Railroad. Rock Island admitted it cannot meet obligations, with the railroad often under a New York receiver.
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Chicago
Chicago, Hock Island & Pacific Railroad Company
American Steel Foundries Company
H. A. Mudge
J. M. Dickinson
Malph MM. Shaw
American Silver Moundrice Company
Carpenter
Rock Island
New York
Germans Hout British Forage No Africa Child Victims Of French Raid
Berlin dispatch from April 20 notes East Africa reports of a two day battle near Pangani where German troops defeated a British force, British casualties hit 700 with captives and weapons seized. German losses: seven officers and thirteen men killed, fourteen officers and twenty two men wounded. Also reports officers in Belgium discouraged, though official word says otherwise. Berlin will issue iron crosses to 2,080 Alsace Lorraine born officers. Freiburg bombardment victims buried, Berlin schoolchildren send telegrams. Field Marshal von der Goltz named to lead Turkish army. Bandera reassigned to Dardanelles forces. Berlin municipal eating house for 20,000 unemployed to close as need drops to 1,500.
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Berlin
Overseas
East Africa
Pangani
National Tidende
Copenhagen
Belgium
Freiburg
Aaron von der Goltz
Lyman von Banders
Dardanelles
Alsace-Lorraine
Boys to Attend Church Regularly
Ralph Parker and Tony Jerguson were taken into custody after stealing Rev J C Moore's automobile Sunday evening. They were released Monday afternoon after promising to attend church for three months. The clergyman did not press charges. the judge suspended sentence and recommended church attendance.
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Ralph Parker
Tony Jerguson
J. C. Moore
Mr. Mooré
Turbine torpedo boats sunk in the straits
reports from Saloniki and Constantinople detail two Turkish torpedo boat destroyers blown up while crossing a mine belt guarding the Bosphorus. The British submarine W 15 was destroyed near the Dardanelles after brave picket boat actions, with minor casualties. Alllie forces land 85,000 troops at Mudros as operations near the Dardanelles resume.
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Paria
Saloniki
Bosphorus
Black Sea
London
Dardanelles
Admiralty
Kephoz Point Tsat
Hattlestipe
Fort No. 8
Majestic
Constantinople
Berlin
Manitav
Chios
War Office
A&a
Manitou
Aegend Sea
Athens
Mudros
Leamos Island
Aegean Sea
Dardanelles Straits
Athens Dispatch
Nardenelles
Hen Comforts Sick Roy Johnny Hillyard at Gillis Farm
In Mortland Oregon on April 20 six year old Johnny Hillyard son of Mr and Mrs J M Hillyard near Gillis on the Mount Hood railway owns a Black Minorca hen. The hen mourns the boy’s illness refusing to eat until she finds where the bay is then camps before the tent. The mother is away and the boy sleeps while the hen sits on the pillow.
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Mortland
Ore
Johnny Hillyard
J. M. Hillyard
Gillis
Mount Hood
Johnny
Tts
Mate
Words That Brought on Barnes Suit Against Roosevelt
Thandore Roosevelt’s July 22, 1914, statement forms the basis for William Barnes’ $50,000 suit at Syracuse. The transcript accuses bipartisan boss rule, alleging dominance by two political machines and corruption across New York state government.
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Barnes
Roosevelt
Thandore Roosevelt
William Barnes
Syracuse
New York State
Barnas
Murphy
Dle
Mr. Barnes
Mr. Murphy
Italy's Action May Determine End of the War
Washington reports say peace rumors swirl as Italy teeters on war brink. Allies expect Germany might seek peace if Italy joins the Entente, signaling a possible end to hostilities. Diplomats watch Rome for a decisive move amid uncertain prospects.
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Italy
Washington, D. C
Washington
Germany
Ihaly
Ialy
Wilson Attends Press Luncheon In New York
President Wilson attends the Associated Press annual luncheon in New York. Others in the party include Secretary Daniels, Dr. T. Grayson, and Secretary Bryan. The president will return tonight.
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Washington
Wilson
New York
Associated Press
Sacereetary Danivis
T. Grayson
lTynlty
French Officials Drop Arson Charge Against Swoboda
Paris reports that French military authorities dropped the arson charge against Raymond Swoboda alias Reymond Rul Schwind tied to the steamer Tonraine case. Captain Douchardon said evidence was insufficient for conviction yet Swoboda faces espionage accusations and was moved to Palais de Justice for examination. Guards watched his cell closely amid concerns of self harm.
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Paris
Tonraine
Raymond Swoboda
Petit Parisien
Douchardon
Espion
Swabhoda
Reymond Rul Schwind
Sante
Palais de Justice
Cantain le Bouchardin
Swiss Protest Embargo Against British Interference
Dr Paul Ritter Swiss minister presented a protest to the state department against Allied interference with shipping into Switzerland. He warned Switzerland is becoming more isolated due to import restrictions and sought U S cooperation on goods manufactured in Switzerland amid the embargo.
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Washington
Paul Ritter
Switzerland
United
Roosevelt 10 Open Defense in Libel Suit
Theodore Roosevelt testified in a libel suit brought by William Barnes in Syracuse. He described his life, political career, and Rough Riders service while officials and crowds observed. Barnes’ lawyer argued malice and cited Roosevelts past roles as proof of influence and potential defamation.
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Syracuse
N. Y
Theodore Roosevelt
William Barnas
Bonera
Lfe
Cutt Rervies Commission
New York
Navy
General Wood
Rough Rider
Spain
Barnes
John
Ivins
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