Houston Plan Discusses Food Controls and Labor Mobilization
Secretary Houston outlines federal food control efforts before the Senate agriculture committee as the government seeks power to set price ranges in emergencies. The labor department plans a U S boys working reserve of one million farm workers, led by William Edwin Hall. Wheat usage and export figures are cited to explain price fluctuations amid calls for state cooperation and potential new legislation.
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Dolan
Kemi Bervice
Washington
Houston
Department of ‘Labor
Millon Boys
United States Boys’ Working Reserve
William Edwin Hall
New York
Boys’ Club Federation
Senate
Farmers’ Organizations
Department of Agriculture
Cmtion
British Loan to Allies Details Delayed
Washington reports the first American loan to Britain will be funded from the 95 billion bond issue but the exact amount and terms are not yet public. Secretary McAdoo, along with the Federal Reserve Board, bankers and British and French officials, held a day of talks as plans for the loan proceed. The final size of the initial war finance issue hinges on Allied needs and further details are expected soon.
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Washington,d. C
Great
Britain
McAdoo
Treasury Department
Eserve Board
Great Britain
France
Price Regulation Bill Proposed by Congressdy Good
Washington DC The council of maternal defense would gain authority to regulate prices of foodstuffs wearing apparel and fuel during the war and after. The bill allows the council to settle labor disputes before a strike is declared but does not compel individual workers to continue labor. Reference to interstate and foreign commerce committee.
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Washington, D. C
Council of Matennal Defense
Congressman Good
Councl
Committee of Interstate and Foreign Commerce
German wartime leaflet plan drops over Germany
Paris will drop over 50,000 copies of President Wilson's war message to Congress, translated into German, by French and American aviators. The text, printed and ready, follows an agreement between France and the United States to distribute the message.
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Wilson
Congress
Detective Beaten to Death in Chicago Stockyards District
R A Secord a 40 year old private detective was kicked and beaten to death in the stock yards district. Reports say federal agents denied involvement with any spy plot while police suspect attackers believed Secord spied on their habits.
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Chicago
R. A. Secord
Stock Yards
Secord
Fa Smn
Artment For Justice
World Summarized Highlights From The War Effort And Allies
The British and American crowds in London joined a religious service at St Pauls Cathedral to honor Americas role in the war with hundreds of Americans and prominent Britons present. Washington reports reveal a secret meeting of the national council of defense and other officials with President Wilson's approval. Edmond Genet, the American aviator, was killed in France as the first American to die under the flag. Nicaragua aligns with Latin America in backing U S entry into the war. A Senate naval affairs break in Washington yielded no loot as officials investigate. Husbands cannot evade conscription. war department urges wide news coverage of the ruling. Chicago central army depot tentatively approves 2,500 applicants for six camps to train 10,000 officers. Illinois leads in recruitment. 2,240 men enlisted for the war by April 18. The navy reports an $89 net gain in the last 24 hours. The American Bankers Association asks Congress to amend the Federal Reserve Act to ease war securities funding with country banks. Russian provisional government rejects German Austrian peace overtures.
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American Bankers’ Association
Congress
Washington
Berlin Munitions Strike Continues As Chancellor Refuses Arbitration
Berlin workers from Deutsche Waffen and Munitions Fabriken strike after three hours of debate and refuse to resume work. They send a deputation to Chancellor von Bethmann-Hollweg. About three hundred thousand munitions workers are reported on strike. General von Bissing, governor general in Belgium, reportedly died Wednesday morning. General von Zwehl named temporary successor.
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Munitions Fabriken
Germany
Kruppees
Oriental conviction and civic moves in brief
Domestic Ralph Hoyt formerly of Utica was convicted at Yokohama Japan of violating the law for the protection of military secrets and fined ten dollars. The judge found Thayer had no intention of violation. Dave Montgomery died in Chicago’s Presbyterian hospital from illness. Fred Stone, his partner, was at his bedside. A bill to authorize the governor to appoint Col Theodore Roosevelt to the National Guard reserve was introduced in Albany.
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Utica
N. Y
Yokohama
Japan
Thayer
Dave" Montgomery
Fred Stone
Presbyterian Hospital
Chicago
Col
Theodore Rockervelt
National Guard
Albany
N.Y
Des Moines Fire Destroys Baet Fogarty Mills
A massive blaze in Des Moines destroyed the East Fogarty flour mills with three explosions marking the start. Investigators from the state fire marshal and city detectives probe possible incendiary causes as militiamen guard other depots and elevators. Loss totals range from 125000 to 150000 with insurance at 75000.
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Des Moines
Strester
Freon
Tk ‘Te ‘Probatl
Minneapolis
U. & Cautions Iowa Employers Des Moines
The secret service department of the United States cautions Iowa employers, especially food producers, to ensure workers are loyal Americans. Disloyal employees could wreck facilities, destroy food quantities, and jeopardize labor. Recent grain elevator fires and the Fogarty mills destruction in Des Moines prompt inquiry into possible incendiarism.
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Iowa
Des Moines
Secret Service Department of the United States
Fogarty
Drake building offered as wartime experiment station
May Use Drake Building Des Moines Sage Hall housing the Drake University science department has been offered to the United States government as an experiment station for the war. A government inspector looked over the premises and it is thought likely the offer may be accepted though not until summer. The building is equipped with several laboratories and ready for use. Prof Charles N Kinney head of the chemistry department has been in correspondence with the war department.
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Drake
Des Moines
Sage
Science
Drake University
United States
University
Charles N. Kinney
Chemistry
War Department
Iowa Cadets Drill Col leges
Iowa City men will receive military drill instruction from officers supplied by the State University of Iowa. Grinnell and Cornell colleges are to be taught by Cadet Major L G Raymond and Cadet Captain A G Brown, with Lt Colonel Jesse Beer and Cadet Major Carl Judson instructing Cornell College.
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Iowa
Iowa City
Grinnell
Cornell
State University of Iowa
Cne College
National Guard
L. G. Raymond
A. G. Brown
Jesse Beer
Carl Judson
Cornell Tollege
Enlistments in National Guard End at War’s End
Adj. Gen. Guy B. H. Logan reports war declarations trigger discharge rules. The War Department directs all men who enlisted after war began will be discharged upon termination of the emergency period, affecting regular army and National Guard units.
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Des Moines
Adj
Guy BH. Logan
National Guard
Thapatch Wan Ae
Secretary of War
War Department
Regular Army
German Proves His Loyalty in Fort Dodge Visit
Mr G Fisbel, a Clay township tanmer of German descent, accompanied his son to Fort Dodge where the son enlisted. Answering the nationality question, alder Webel said his grandfather fought in the War of 1812 and there has been no switch in loyalty since, declaring his family American.
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Callendar
G Fisbel
Tanmer
Fort Dodge
Beogadawa
Webel
Capitol Grounds Nurture City Gardens Aids Food Problem
Des Moines city expands vacant lot gardening with eighteen acres of state donated capitol extension grounds. City Gardener Hendriks and Governor Harding authorize two blocks to the garden commission. Ground will be plowed and laid out for vegetable plots with flower borders to ease the food shortage.
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Capitol Extension
J. A. Hendrika
Harding
T. C. MccCuriy
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Garden Commission
Hendriks
McCurdy
Eldes
Gament
Uze
Reception for Caddock Honors Wrestling Champion
Anita hosted an open house for Anita Earl Caddock the world heavyweight wrestling champion as locals met him with a parade to the depot led by the band and scouts. A luncheon at the Victoria hotel followed, then a banquet at the White Pole garage for over a thousand guests culminating in a big dance with visitors from nearby towns including Mr and Mrs Frank Gotch of Humboldt.
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Anita
Earl Caddock
Victoria Hotel
White Pole
Mr. and
Mia
Frank Gotch
Humboldt
Austrian Not a Spy Cleared After Five Days in Jail
Des Moines reports Nick Kraces a cook, not an Austrian spy. A bottle found in his suitcase was not nitroglycerine or holy water. Federal agent ordered his release after five days in county jail. Kraces, a Croatian national, was arrested on a Grinnell police tip as a dangerous man. He had resided in Des Moines nine years and visited Grinnell last week.
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Nick Kraces
Krooes
Grinnell
Hachaz
Five Ira Boys Enlist in U S Army
About one twentieth of Ira’s population enlisted in the United States army. Five young Ira patriots, among the eager volunteers, passed physical tests and joined the infantry. The group includes William Castor, Seward Castor, Clifford Castor, Zena C Jones, and Russell Rippey.
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Ennet
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United State Army
Gwa
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William, Seward
Clifford Castor
Zena C. Jones
Russell Rippey
Boys Fined for Destroying Flags in Cedar Rapids
Seven youths, including three of German parentage, were fined from 100 to 2365 dollars in Cedar Rapids police court for destroying two American flags. Judge C B Robbins warned that enlistment could remit fines. five promised to reform while others are too young.
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Cedar Rapids
C. B. Robbins
Fo Ao
Ames Students In Training Plans for Wartime Prep
Ames Iowa State College president and board approve immediate organization of about 3000 students for war service training. The plan covers military and Red Cross roles. The president stresses that participation is not compulsory enlistment but preparation to contribute.
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Iowa State College
Red Cross
Colllege
Pearson
Iowa Rail Rate Increase Rumor Targets Freight and Passenger Lines
Iowa state railroad commissioner reports railroads seek to raise mileage rates 25 to 40 percent for interstate traffic by filing a new scale with the Interstate Commerce Commission. The plan includes withdrawing Iowa specific tariffs from the commission’s purview, while the legislature funds the fight to preserve current rates. Cases of road law and public works extend through 1917, with new judges, capitol extension battles, and guard duties discussed alongside bank deposits and crop prospects.
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Iowa
Dwight Lewis
Interstate Commerce Commission
Interstate Commerce Commmission
Anch River
Rock Island
Omaha
Pointe
Towa
Railroad Commission
Urges Increased Corn Production Throughout States
The report urges boosting corn output across Illinois and neighboring states, noting corn as America's key cereal providing nutritious food and livestock feed. It lists leading corn counties by state, highlights late plantings may help in high-potential areas, and stresses aligning plantings with seed, labor, and economic conditions.
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Enulture
Amerida
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