Senate Espionage Bill Sparks Debate Across Nation
Senate debate centers on drastic espionage legislation with amendments from several senators. House to focus on war finance and direct taxation to fund America's WWI expenditures. President Wilson urged universal military conscription and national duty in military service. Catholic leaders pledge loyalty to the U.S. government and President Wilson. Education chief calls for children to help in gardening to support wartime emergency. Policy on controlling food shipments exports under discussion.
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Chauffeur kills cigar maker at wife’s home in St Augustine
In St Augustine Florida on April 19 William Carcaba a cigar manufacturer died at a hospital from a bullet wound. Police say Carcaba claimed he was shot by a chauffeur he surprised in his wife's residence. Carcaba had separated from his wife for over a year. His two small sons were in the house when the shooting occurred.
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St. Augustine
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Willam Carcabe
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Southern colleges halt schedules over war conditions
Prof. S. V. Sanford of the University of Georgia will lead a faculty group weighing whether all Southern colleges should suspend athletic schedules and activities until war conditions ease. The discussion centers on wartime disruptions and potential unified action among state institutions.
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University of Georgia
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West Point cadets graduate early due to war
West Point will graduate 139 cadets tomorrow, an accelerated commencement two months ahead of schedule because of the wartime need. The ceremony marks a swift departure from the usual timetable as cadets complete training for active service.
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Associated Press
West Point
United States
Miary Academy
Peace endowment reads war to final victory for democracy
In Washington on April 19 trustees of the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace adopted resolutions declaring that the most effective means of promoting durable peace is to prosecute the war against Germany to final victory for democracy.
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Read the Bl A and Next Three Years President General Named
Washington announces Mrs Georg Thatcher Guernesy of Kansas chosen president general of the Daughters of the American Revolution for a three year term. The report notes Navy recruitment since the war proclamation, listing totals for the Navy and Marine Corps and current strength at 74,026 with 15,650 in the marine service.
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Washington
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Kansas
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Navy
Navy Marine Corps
Maine
Coca Cola Truck Crashes Into Creek Near Bridge
A Coca Cola bottling truck left the small bridge over a creek near the old check factory, overturned, spilling hundreds of bottles into the water. The driver was thrown into the stream but no one was hurt. Truck damaged and stock lost. Indian River oranges and grapefruit, wine sap apples, beans, squash, turnips, mustard greens, and salads marketed by King Hodgson Co.
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Bishop Election Stalemate After Sixteen Ballots
In Macon Georgia on April 19 as the Episcopal council failed to elect a bishop after sixteen ballots Dr C B Wilmer of Atlanta withdrew from consideration leaving Dr R B Coupland of New Orleans and Dr W A R Goodwin of Rochester as remaining candidates The council adjourned to resume at 9 30 am and Goodwin was offered as a compromise candidate Born in Virginia aged 49 he presides over a church with about 1000 communicants
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Unidentified Man Dies on Athens Sidewalk Revealed as J. C. Perry
The death on Thomas Street Saturday night is identified as J. C. Perry of 56 Simpson Street Atlanta a traveling man with a wife and son Edward Perry a Tech student. The son identified the body at Bernstein Brothers in Athens and accompanied the casket to Atlanta. Perry traveled from Macon on the Central train and collapsed after a hemorrhage on the curb near Broad and Thomas streets. No signs of lung disease poison or recent injury were found.
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Stand by President urged by National Security League
The National Security League calls on readers to support the administration army bill, urging congress to back the president’s plan for an aggressive war. The appeal, from E Stanwood Menken, emphasizes expert military planning and asks readers to write or wire lawmakers for immediate action. Local market ads for Heinz Dill Pickle and KING-HODGSON Co items follow.
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Oglethorpe Organizes Preparedness Meetings in County
Oglethorpe County farmers prepare for a food crop campaign with twenty meetings across the county on April 22. A 100 member central committee led by Thomas W Crawford and secretary Phil W Davis Jr works with the State College of Agriculture and the Athens Chamber of Commerce to promote preparedness among all residents in the agricultural community.
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French Drive Advances Across Haig Front In War Update
French gains northwest of the Aube river amid trench captures at Aisy Jouy Laffaux and Fort De Conde. 500 prisoners taken near Harlebise as German divisions rush to front. British Haig reports slight advances south of Monchy Le Preux and near Loos. Artillery actions continue from Somme to Verdun, with German and Austrian efforts noted in various sectors.
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Freight Rates to Rise June First by ICC Order
The Interstate Commerce Commission issued a tentative order allowing railroads to file supplementary tariffs increasing freight rates by fifteen percent effective June first. Hearings start tomorrow on all commodities except bituminous coal coke and ore included in the order.
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Associated Press
Washington
Interstate Commerce Commission
New Spanish cabinet formed to replace De Romanones
Madrid April 19 Marquis Manuel Prieto president of the Spanish senate formed a new cabinet to replace the ministry headed by Count De Romanones who resigned Prieto, a member of the permanent Hague tribunal, announced the reshuffle and its key aim of stabilizing government operations.
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Unknown naval collier run ashore after collision at Norfolk
An unidentified naval collier was beached tonight on Hampton Roads after a collision with an unknown steamer. The vessel was run ashore to prevent sinking and lies up to its second deck with a gaping hole. It is unclear if anyone was lost.
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Norfolk
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