Epochal year ends as America joins World War I
A Washington report details the first year of U S involvement in the war against Germany. It cites 1,528,924 enlisted men and 123,801 officers, 150 navy shops abroad with 35,000 personnel, and total war costs around 12.07 billion dollars. Casualties: army 1,191, navy 139.
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Washington
Germany
Europe
Committee On Public Information
Daniels
Cleveland
Aihes
War Department
Naval
American Spirit
America
Navy
Liberty Loan Drive Opens With Movie Stars in Capital
The nation begins its Liberty loan campaign with subscriptions on the plaza of the capital led by Mary Pickford Marie Dressler Douglas Fairbanks and Charlie Chaplin as Congress and public figures urge rapid buying. Speaker Champ Clark calls for pledges and victory as the country mobilizes men and money to end the war successfully.
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South
Congress
Mary Pickford
Marie Dressler
Douglas Fairbanks
Charlie Chaplin
Champ Clark
Ioan
Representa
Clark
Berlin Local Successes Reported Near Bucquoy and Hebuterme
Berlin via London reports that local enterprises brought in prisoners and machine guns near Bucquoy and south of Hebuterme between Arras and Albert. The German war office says an English thrust at Pasieux failed and French attacks between Moreuil and Montdidier suffered heavy losses. Artillery activity rose in Verdun as American troops assumed new positions and bridgehead lines were extended west of Albert.
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Berlin
London
Bucquoy
Hebuterme
Arras
Albert
War Office
Pasieux
Moreul
Montdidier
Verdun
the Ancyne
Somme
Thousands Cheer President Wilson at Public Address
The crowd of about ten thousand gathered at the armory to hear President Wilson speak. He declared America would fight for justice and accept the challenge of Germany's force, urging united resolve and unwavering support for war aims.
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Germany
United States
Armory
France
Dixie
Kentucky
Goldsborough
Wilson
Russia
America
Broadway Cadger Decline Amid War Narrowing Street Life
New York letters describe the wartime purge of professional cadgers on Broadway, dropping from about 500 to roughly 50 as draftees fade from the scene. The piece portrays cadgers as clever but morally lax figures who navigate hotel lobbies and bars, courting gullible travelers and mixing with celebrities.
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New York
Broadway
Bowery
Keokuk
Chauncey Depew
Marc Klaw
Tenderloin
French Attacks Fail On Somme Avre Front
Troops shelled positions along the Somme and Avre while French attacks failed. South of the Oise near Amigny they penetrated enemy positions, four miles east of Chauny and southwest of La Fere.
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Somme
Avre
Oise
Amigny
Chauny
la Fere
McAdoo Halts Fort Caswell Railway Plan Proceeds Delayed
Washington April 6 William G McAdoo barred War Department action on extending the Wilmington Brunswick and Southport Railway to Fort Caswell An expected Wilmington delegation will press Washington officials to overcome objections The government had agreed to spend about 140000 for the 11 mile extension The Fort Caswell designation as a post office was under consideration shows boosting military value and logistics This action hinges on ongoing War Department deliberations and political support
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Washington, D. C
William G. McAdoo
War Department
Wilmington, Brunswick and
Southport
Fort Caswell
Wilmington
Washington
H. C. McQueen
Walker Taylor
M. W. Divine
Marshall
Cantonment Division
F. M. Simmons
H. L. Godwin
Post Office Department
Gap widens as Y M C A drive falters in Wilmington
Wilmington trails in inter city Y M C A campaign with 1634 points behind Columbia's 6155 and Charlotte's 5264. Campaign ends Monday at 10 pm with apathy among many older members, though juvenile members add 35 new recruits. The Chase team leads the American Army division and Haig leads the British unit.
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Wilmington
Columbia
Charlotte
Association
Bose
Chase
Haig
George
President Strips Mask of Hypocrisy From Teuton
President declares German military aims threaten world order and calls for total force to defend democracy. He contrasts civilian leadership with military rulers, urges justice for all nations, and warns America’s place and mission depend on prevailing.
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THE
Teuton
Landis Discharges I W W Jury in Sedition Trial
Chicago April 6 The trial of alleged I W W leaders in a sedition case halted as veniremen were said to have been questioned about Socialistic and I W W views by defense reps. Judge Landis discharged the venue and ordered a new panel. Trial to resume Monday, April 15.
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Chicago
Ills
I. W W
Veniremen
Landis
Divorce Notice in New Hanover County 1918
State of North Carolina, New Hanover Parish. Ross Kennedy sues Hester Kennedy for adultery. Defendant declared non resident, not found after due diligence. Notice to appear at April term in New Hanover Superior Court on April 8, 1918, or judgment by default. Clerk W N Harriss signs the notice.
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Hester Kennedy
North Carolina
New Hanover
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Italy
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Baltic Peninsula
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Mary Garden
Goldwyn Pictures Star
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North
Wilmington Dispatch
Searboard Air Line
New Bern
Brunswick
Southern
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