British Raid Targets Ostend and Zeebrugge Bases
British naval forces raided German submarine bases at Ostend and Zeebrugge on the Belgian coast. Five old cruisers filled with concrete to block channels were grounded blown up and abandoned. The raid, though based on incomplete reports, was described as showing a reasonable measure of success.
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Zeebrugge
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Zeebrugee
North Sea
English Channel
Haig
Flanders
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Bruges Canal
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House of Commons
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Sir Eric
Zeebrugess
Sir Eric Said
Lieut
Hobson
Mer- Timac
Santiago
Cervera
Durtions
Washington, D. C
Chicago Cops Ordered to Grow Gardens and Raise $100
Acting Chief Alcock ordered Chicago policemen to cultivate gardens and raise 100 dollars worth of vegetables this summer. The directive emphasizes self sufficiency and community support through fresh produce from police personnel.
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Chicago
Alcock
Auto makers seek 75 percent curtailment for war needs
Washington April 23 representatives of the automobile industry conferred with the fuel administration and the war industries board on curtailing pleasure car production. They cited 1,000,000 cars made in 1917 and warned that if 75 percent of facilities are shut, output would shift to light trucks and delivery wagons for government use.
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The
Fuel Administration
War Industries Board
Conservation Division
France
England
Kaiser’s Oep to Dutch Out and London Rumor
The Hague cabinet met in extraordinary session as strain grows between Holland and Germany over gravel shipments to Germany. London reports suggest possible ultimatums and diplomacy via Dutch territory, with worries Germany may press for a war-risk route. Dutch objections cite new circumstances, while sand and gravel transport remains a stumbling block.
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News
Holland
Germany
Handelsblad
Amsterdam
United States
Great Britain
Vaderland
Uruguay and Argentina May Join Against HMS
Uruguay and Argentina may declare war on Germany and join against HMS London. Berlin advices via Exchange Telegraph from Amsterdam suggest war plans and tensions with Germany. Uruguay broke relations on October 7 after Luxburg crisis. Argentina has shown signs of a break over the submarine affair.
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Uruguay
Argentina
Germany
Berlin
Exchange Telegraph
Amsterdam
Brazil
Foe Massing Near Ypres Reports of German Raids Increase
German concentrations near Ypres signal renewal of major battle. British artillery and air forces clash with footholds north of Albert, near Serre, and along the Lys and Flanders front. Haig reports 60 prisoners and renewed activity around Villers Bretonneux, Robecq, Wytschaete, and west of Albert as German raids intensify and preparations for a broader attack continue.
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Flanders
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Wrytschude
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Rabeeq
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Somme Front
Reims
Lassigny
Baker tells House committee front line view on war
Secretary Baker delivered an informal briefing to the House Military Committee in Washington on his France visit. He refused to discuss army size or draft age, but voiced confidence in allied victory and unity of command. The session followed months of debate over army expansion and draft extension. CONTINUED ON PAGE NINE.
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Baker
House
France
Dent
Shellenberger
Nebraska
Taker
Canadians Strike Seven Raids Front North of Lens
Canadian Army reports seven raids on German lines near Lens in the last 12 hours. Gassed the enemy with thousands of shells, silenced batteries, and harassed trenches with mortars and machine guns. Five prisoners taken, two died. heavy bombardment and gas activity produced by Canadians.
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France
Lens
Bowie
Avion
American Soldier Slays Seven of Foe in Savant Fight
Washington dispatch reports a South Carolina officer, son of Dr. David of Clio, S.C., who battled through a mob of Boches, slaying seven with a pistol and continuing with an empty rifle until struck from behind. Lieut. Daniel C. Roper Jr. quotes his father on the soldier’s endurance, courage, and American pep.
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Washington, D.C
France
Daniel C. Roper, Jr
Internal Revenue
Roper
South Carolina
David
Clio
S.C
Hind
WAGE WAR TAX. FOR BRITAIN
London April 23 The budget in troduced in the house of commons yesterday by Andrew Bonar Law the chancellor of the exchequer is seen as popular but not far reaching The heaviest taxes fall on a small class while wage earners support a graduated tax on weekly wages The Daily Chronicle says the budget justifies optimism about solvency The Daily News notes the nation’s resources to finance itself after aiding the allies for three years
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London
House of Commons
Andrew Bonar Law
Daily Mail
Bonar Law
The
Daily Chronicle
Daily News
W E Fuller of West Union Dead in Washington
West Union Ia April 23 William J Fuller formerly from West Union died suddenly in Washington while visiting with his wife. He was a former congressman from Iowa Fourth district 1884 to 1888 and served as assistant attorney general of the United States from 1906 to 1907. He was 73 years old.
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West Union
Whilam J. Fuller
Washington, D. C
Wailer
Congress
Iowa
United States
Ford Will Not Accept Aircraft Post
Henry Ford refused appointment as aircraft administrator in Washington on April 23, informing President Wilson he could not accept the job under any circumstances. The post was not officially offered, though Ford’s name had been linked to it in discussions.
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Washington, D. C
Henry Forj
Wilson
Petain Grants Furloughs As Front War Pressure Eases
Paris April 28 Premier Clemenceau says Gen Petain will grant furloughs for the first time since the German offensive began. Leaves of absence to resume in the German army beginning with May, per German prisoners. This signals possible easing of the offensive and suggests the enemy anticipates a change in strategy.
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Paris
Graduates Asked to Save for War Funds
Washington April 23 A federal education official urged graduates to keep ceremonies simple and invest money usually spent on clothing invitations and inners in war savings stamps. Dr P P Claxton estimates six million nine hundred thousand dollars could be saved for patriotic purposes if graduates follow the suggestion.
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Washington,d. C
United States
P. P. Claxton
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