Executive Order Sets Defensive Sea Areas for U S Ports
The order designates defensive sea areas on U S coasts and insular possessions and outlines harbor entrance rules for inbound and outbound vessels. Navy authorities will enforce regulations with designated entrance points, patrols, and visual signals including Union Jack markers and navigational lights.
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Associated Press
Washington
United States
United States of America
Kennebec River
Portland
Maine
Portsmouth
Boston
New Bedford
Newport
Long Island East
New York East
New York Main Entrance
Delaware River
Chesapeake Entrance
Baltimore
Potomac
Hampton Roads
Wilmington
Cape Fear
Charleston
Savannah
Key West
Tamapa
Pensacola
Mobilé
Mississippi
Galveston
San Diego
San Francisco
Columbia River
Port Orchard
Honolulu
Manila
Ward
A Work Army of Two Million Aims to Boost Food Production
The Department of Agriculture endorsed a plan for a work army of 2,000,000 men and boys to labor in farming and production of food and munitions. Secretary Houston ordered broad publicity for resolutions from the St. Louis agriculture conference calling Congress to appropriate 25 million dollars for the campaign. The resolutions note that farmers bear major responsibility for winning the war and urge enrollment of underage or disqualified workers into the National Army for labor in food and supply production.
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Associated Press
Washington
Department of Agriculture
Houston
St. Louis
United States
National Army
Americans Buy Majority of Norwegian Ships in U S Yards
Copenhagen dispatch reports Danish papers claim Americans control a majority of ships under construction in American yards. It cites over 200000 tons purchased recently. Swiss press notes US legation will not issue passports for Mexico. travelers must apply at Mexican consul. All travelers to France must spend at least ten days there before leaving.
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HK EK
Copenhagen
Mexico
France
Germans Forced Back to Sing of Works Not Yet Com pleted
German forces retreat under Allied pressure as troops push through to secure fronts. Allied commands emphasize ongoing operations and the pursuit of remaining pockets of resistance.
Sharp thrust by the French advances along the Somme front
British and French forces push along a nine mile front from Hi court to Metz En Courtre capturing trenches between the Somme and St Quentin Railway. French troops drive a sharp thrust south of St Quentin while Nivelle advances east of Coucy La Ville. Germans retreat to shorten lines as stubborn fighting continues along two thirds of the British front in improved weather.
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Hicourt
Quentin
Metz-En-Courtre
Cambrai
St. Quentin
Paris
Somme
Fi St. Quentin
Nivelle
Oise
Coucy-La-Ville
Londor
Sta
Associa Press
Gicourt
Metz-En-Centre
Page Hight
Ore
Question of peace with Russia debated in Berlin press
The Berlin Vorwaerts comments on the Russian provisional government's program urging war support. It states a settlement between Austria Germany and Russia can be achieved without further bloodshed on the basis of the Russian program. It notes neither Germany nor Austria intend to humiliate Russia or keep occupied territory. It cites strong Russian currents and calls the German government to meet them.
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Associated Press
Amsterdam
London
Berlin
Sunday Dispatch Promotes Ilmington Edition
The Sunday Dispatch highlights its unique features and live news compared with other papers. It is sold at the office, newsstands, and on the streets, with emphasis on the Sunday morning Ilmington edition.
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Ilmington Dispatch
Americans To Arrive in Berne From Austria-Hungary
Forty three American diplomatic and consular officials will reach Berne Switzerland on Sunday from Austria-Hungary. They will be joined by an equal number of non official Americans including physicians who have been working in Austrian hospitals and will accompany them to Zurich for part of the trip.
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Berne
Switzerland
Austria-Hungary
Zurich
Federation closes biennial council meeting in New Orleans
The executive board of department chairmen on matters of intimate concern to the General Federation of Women’s Clubs closed its biennial council meeting. The gathering began in New Orleans last Monday and concluded today.
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Bee
General Federation of Women’s Clubs
Federation
New Orleans
Rumors of German Raiders Near American Ports Probed
Secretary Daniels said the Navy maintains constant vigilance as rumors of German raiders and submarines near American ports are investigated. Despite hundreds of reports reaching the Navy Department through civilians, officials found no basis in fact for any danger.
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Navy Department
Daniels
Governors urged to form state councils of defense
The Council of National Defense asks state governors to have legislatures appoint state councils of defense to work with the national body. Some states have already done so. Director Gifford said the councils would speed up work through state organizations.
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Council of National Defense
State Councils of Defense
National Council
Gifford
Council
Wilson and Jusserand Discuss War Problems at Conference
President Wilson and French ambassador Jusserand conferred on general wartime issues today. They discussed topics included the United States loan desired by France. The French commission arriving soon will include General Joffre representing the army.
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United States
Wilson
J. J. Jusserand
France
French’ Commission
Joffre
Railroads plan to release coastwise vessels for government use
Through the Council of National Defense the government has asked major railroads to rearrange schedules and facilities to permit releasing virtually all vessels in coastwise trade on both the Atlantic and Pacific seaboards for government use.
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Pacific
Council of National Defense
Military Training Begins at Goldsboro High School
Goldsboro North Carolina April 13 compulsory military training will be permanently established at Goldsboro High School. Boxes of guns have arrived and students received first instructions in tactics from Camp Royster personnel. Officers are to be selected later and the program draws enthusiasm despite the students being new to handling firearms.
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Goldsboro
N. C
Goldsboro High School
Camp Royster
First War Bill Heads to House for Passage
The House moves to vote on a $5.0 billion bond issue and $2.0 billion in treasury certificates to fund war needs. Democratic Leader Kitchin leads a swift debate while Republican Fordney takes the Ways and Means stage. President may gain control powers over railroads and lines as part of a broadened carrier regulation bill with expanded ICC.
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Associated Press
Washington
House
Kitchin
Bhrhherkel
Senate
Fitzgerald
Appropriations Committee
Kitchen
Representative Fordney
Michigan
Ways, and Means Committee
Adamson
House Commerce Committee
Interstate Commerce Commission
Governme
British hospital ships Salta and Gloucester Castle sunk in English Channel
London reports two hospital ships attacked in the English Channel. Salta was sunk by a mine on April 10 with fifty two drowned. Gloucester Castle was torpedoed without warning on March 30.
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Associated Press
London
Salta
English Channel
War Office
Gloucester Castle
Cuban Denies Treveal Sinking by German Submarine
Official Cuban denial released from Havana rejects claims that the British vessel Treveal was sunk near Cienfuegos by a German U boat. The report, aired from Key West, cites Cuban naval patrols and a state of war with Germany. Seamen from Norfolk detained after the Arcadia and Budapest seizures were moved to Philadelphia with a Wilmington leg planned.
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Associated Press
New York
Treveal
Cienfuegos
Republic of Cuba
Key West
Fla
C. Peterson
Cuban
Bureau
Germany
Peterson
Havana
Coroner's Jury Probes Neal Walton Killing
The coroner's jury. empaneled to investigate Neal Walton's death, reconvened this afternoon with Mrs. H. L. Taylor of 218 North Eighteenth Street under examination. George F. Peschau represents the relatives and leads the investigation. number of witnesses and testimony timing remain uncertain as The Dispatch goes to press.
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Neal Walton
H. L. Taylor
No. 218
North Eighteenth Street
George F. Peschau
British Soldiers Cheer America Before Embassy
London April 13 The battalion of the Honorable Artillery company of London paraded this morning near Grosvenor Gardens before the American embassy. The soldiers with a band cheered the United States and Ambassador Page. The embassy staff appeared on balconies in acknowledgment as American tunes played.
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Associated Press
London
The
Honorable Artillery Company of
Grosvenor Gardens
United States
Ambassador Page
Weather Causes Postponements of Major League Games
Today’s games were postponed due to rain in Washington versus Philadelphia and New York versus Boston, with Detroit at Cleveland also delayed by cold. National League action Philadelphia versus Brooklyn postponed for wet grounds.
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Washington
Philadelphia
New York
Boston
Detroit
Cleveland
National League
Brooklyn
King and Queen Attend St Pauls Service in War Commemoration
London April 13 King George and Queen Mary will attend a service at St Pauls cathedral to commemorate the entrance of the United States into the war. The ceremony is set for 11 30 a m April 20 and the royal couple are understood to have expressed a special desire to be present.
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Associated Press
Norfolk
William R. Morton
Immigration Bureau
Arcadia
Budapest
United States
Philadelphia
Gloucester City
N. J
New York
Cape Charles
Morton
Wilmington
N. C
Kiel
Nicaria
London
George
Mary
St. Paul’s Cathedral
German Raider Enters Gulf of Mexico Near Galveston
Reports from Galveston Texas state a German commerce raider in the Gulf of Mexico sailing as a vessel with auxiliary power. The raid was confirmed by a radio message from a British steamer, noting a submarine active in the eastern region and that the raider likely passed through the Yucatan channel into the gulf.
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Associated Press
Galveston
Texas
Gulf of Mexico
Gulf
Yucatan Channel
Unusual demand prompts daily paper delivery debate
A brief note urges readers to arrange home delivery with a newsboy or the Wilmington ac for daily copies. It provides telephone and postal options to set up carrier service through The Week Dispatch Circulation.
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Wilmington Ac
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