AUSTRO-GERMANY.
FORMER ZEPPELIN FACTORY.
DESTROYED BY FffiK Berne, April 16. Fire, destroyed tb». Zeppelin factory which had lately been tiansformecl into a Gotha lactniy. The five ako dastroy-cd the Zeppelin sheds, stores, offices, two model Zeppelins, a number of giiint aeroplanes, and a great quantity of benzine find timber.
The fire broke out on Saturday and continued on Sunday. The explosions sent up huge columns of flame and also hurled debris over Friedrichshaven, destroying houses. The inhabitants were panic-stricken, and many fled to neighboring towns
Nearly 40 workshops were burnt, There are 140 dead and 200 wounded.
"ME AND GOTT" CONFERRING GERMAN LIBERTY. Amsterdam, April 10. The Kaiser, replying to the joint resolution of the Livonia, Esthonia, Riga, p.nd Oesel Councils, says: "I thank God that'He has enabled mo and my armies to liberate the ancient land created by, German labors. The Councils' demand for union with the German Empire will be kindly received-''
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Taranaki Daily News, 18 April 1918, Page 6
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154AUSTRO-GERMANY. Taranaki Daily News, 18 April 1918, Page 6
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