Compromise Reached on Army Conscription Bill and War News
The House and Senate_XML conferees agree on a conscription plan authorizing the Roosevelt expeditionary force, setting the draft age 21 to 30, expanding exemptions, and raising pay. over 10 million men eligible for service with initial 1 million recruits. Germany and Britain clash over submarine warfare, with hospital ships sunk and convoy risks, as Allied efforts in France and Macedonia intensify. President Wilson signals joint war effort with Allies. Italy and Greece face political shifts, while Hoover warns on food supply.
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Europe
France
Macedonia
Senate
House
Roosevelt Expeditionary Force
Mid National Guard
Germany
Great Britain
Paris
Mediterranean
Saunders
Naval Consulting Board
Navy
War Department
French War Commission
Central West
Philadelphia
New York
Congress
America
French Chamber of Deputies
Alsace-Lorra
Washington
Wilson
Balfour
United States
von Bethmann-Hollweg
Prussia
Berlin
Wilhelm
Hohenzollern
Russia
Borgjerg
Petrograd
German Socialist Democratic Party
Russian
Poland
Belgium
Serbia
Roumania
Bulgaria
Adriatic
International Socialist Conference
Stockholm
Morris Hillquit
Algernon Lee
Greece
Saloniki
Constantine
Italy
Baron Sonnino
Milyoukov
Peropa
Prince of
Udine
Marconi
Herbert C. Hoover
Council of Cional Defense
Department of Culture
Baron Devonport
Sweden
England
Gulf of Bothnia
War News and Allied Struggles Reported Across Nations
War department figures show eastern states lagging in draft compared with the West. Liberia cuts ties with Germany. A U S steamship fired on a German sub off Ireland with uncertain effect. British U-boat threat, Greek seas, and shipping losses dominate the day. A train wreck injures none of the French mission members.
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American Line
New York
Ireland
Joffre
Viviani
Trench Mission
Middle West
Arcola
Ill
Pennsylvania Railway
Draft bill heads for Congress after conferee agreement
Washington reports detail the selective draft provisions including conscription of men aged twentyone to thirty and limits on volunteering. Crowder vows no favoritism in registrations as Wilson plans to name a food dictator and Hoover is a likely choice. Navy investigates Guthrie incident. Red Cross war council named. pay raises for enlisted men debated. revenue and tariff measures discussed. bills on shipbuilding funding advanced while other global conflicts and an attempted assassination of the Kaiser are noted.
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Edward W. Pickard
House of Representatives
Ways and Means Committee
Eve
Ghana
British Isles
Congress
Washington
House
Senate
Wilson
Houston
Herbert C. Hoover
Council of National Defense
Virginia professor acquitted in unwritten law murder case
Charles E. Vawter, former Virginia Tech professor, was acquitted by a Christiansburg jury in the death of Stockton Heth Jr. The case centered on the unwritten law. Wheat prices on the Chicago Board of Trade opened at 3.11, briefly rose to 3.14, and closed at 3.11, up 14 cents from Tuesday.
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Charles E. Vawter
Virginia Polytechnic Institute
Christiansburg
Stockton Heth, Jr
Chicago Board of Trade
Lima Woman Credits Lydia E Pinkham Remedy
Mrs Jennie Moyer of Lima Ohio credits Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound with restoring her health after displacement and a doctor dismissal. She promoted the product to other women including expecting mothers and offers to answer inquiries. The notice highlights relief from displacement weakness irregularities nervousness backache and bearing down pains attributed to the tonic roots and herbs.
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Ohio
Lydia E. Pinkham
Jennie Moyer
North St. Lima
Lydia EZ. Pinkham
Anti Militarist Takes Stand On Training Policy
An anti militarist voice, Meandering Mike, argues against compulsory military training. Plodding Pete counters that training ensures discipline and routine soap and water use, framing personal liberty against conscription requirements.
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Mike
Pete
Kill the Flies Now and Prevent Disease Ad
An advertising notice promotes a DAILY FLY KILLER claiming it kills thousands and lasts all season. Sold by mail order through SOMERS at 150 De Kalb Ave Brooklyn NY. Express paid for four units.
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Nee Somers
de Kalb Ave
Brooklyn
N. I
Swindled Bridegroom Fleece Report Sparks Local Concern
A young man told Rev. H A Kirk in Muncie he planned to wed and asked 85 cents for a train fare repair. He arranged a marriage, then vanished. Ministers recounted the tale, noting they too had advanced small sums, and realized they had been swindled.
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H. A. Kirk
Muncie
Kirk
Indianapolis News
Practical Peace Plans
Dialogue snippet shows Mr Rafferty pressing for peace and Mr Dolan stating urgency to enter and end fighting. The text includes wry aphorisms about marriage and courtship, highlighting humor and social commentary with terse exchanges.
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Mr. Rafferty
Mr. Dolan
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Reed
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Omaha, Neb
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Tex
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Nho
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Navy Yard
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Washington, D.C
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