United States Readies 24000-Strong Force for Europe
Washington reports the government has offered troops to France in the fight against Germany though shipping shortages may delay deployment. The administration approves a small contingent for moral effect while awaiting a larger war army's readiness. Voters back initiative and referendum by electing delegates, with small towns sending enough conservatives to influence the convention.
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Europe
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Initiative and Referendum Slate Dominates Boston Delegates
Early returns from 220 of 320 delegates indicate conservatives hold 93 seats, initiative and referendum 71, with 56 undecided. Despite a nonpartisan vote, Republican voters favored known party members aiding the conservative slate for the constitutional convention.
Debate Rages Over Regulars or Guardsmen in France Force
The question of whether the first U S troops to carry the Stars and Stripes into battle in France will be regular soldiers, National Guardsmen, or a mix has not been settled. The subject remains unsettled.
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Joffre
France
Ensign D R Vankirk Dies in Pensacola Plane Crash
Pensacola Florida May 1 Ensign D R Vankirk U S N fell about 1000 feet from an airplane into Pensacola Bay and was drowned in the wreckage of the machine authorities reported the accident occurred late today and searchers were at the scene the service member was stationed at the Pensacola naval air station
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Pensacola
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D. R. Vankirk
U.S. N
Pensacola Bay
Rioting Renewed in Russia Causes Casualties
Rioting renewed in Petrograd with street disorders yesterday. Bombs were thrown as Major-General Kashtalinski was killed. London dispatch notes the violence and a senior officer casualty in the unrest.
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London
Kashtalinski
Disruption Reported Amid Capital Revolt Condemnation
The executive committee placarded the city detailing yesterday's capital incidents including the death of General Kash talinski, gunfire at political demonstrators, and bombs. They denounce the acts as mad and anti revolutionary while urging citizens to prevent further unrest and preserve the revolution.
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Lodyjenski
Berlin crisis rumors stir in high government circles
May 1 report from Amsterdam via London states the Weser Zeitung Bremen says Berlin is filled with rumors of a crisis in top government quarters. Demands grow for a strong man to be placed at the helm of the state.
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Germany Will Ask for Peace Terms Emerges
War dispatches indicate Germany may seek peace terms amid worker unrest at home and renewed rioting in Petrograd. Bombs were used and disturbers shot as domestic tensions overshadow battlefield operations for the moment.
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Germany
Petrograd
Germany Faces Potentially Eventful Thursday
A fragment notes Thursday could be pivotal for Germany and the world. The text hints at major developments affecting international affairs and global attention, though specifics are unclear.
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Germany
Britain's Loss Is Appalling Admiral Beresford Warns
Admiral Lord Beresford in London today condemned incomplete official returns on submarine sinkings. He called the losses appalling and said he might defy the Defence of the Realm Act to inform the public of the importance of economy.
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London
Lord Beresford
Loan to Italy to Begin Today
The first loans to France and Italy will be 100 million dollars each, announced by Secretary McAdoo. Italy’s initial instalment of about 25 million is expected tomorrow, with Russia and Belgium also mentioned as options under consideration.
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France
Italy
McAdoo
Russia
Belgium
Norfolk County Congregational Churches Meet Pass Prohibition Resolutions
Resolutions urging the President to pass the war prohibition bill and favoring Plymouth as the Pilgrim tercentenary site were approved by several hundred delegates at the Norfolk County Conference of Congregational Churches in the South Church Braintree yesterday. Rev. Thomas C. Richards of Quincy was elected moderator for the coming year.
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Plymouth
Norfolk County
Women Conductors Planned for Boston Elevated Road
Officials of the Boston Elevated railway prepare to employ women as conductors and on cars amid the conscription bill before Congress. H B Potter assistant to the president of the L road told the Public Service Commission yesterday afternoon.
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Congress
Public Service Commission
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Brush
France’s Joffre Honored in U S Senate Cheers
France’s war mission led by Rene Viviani Marshal Joffre and Admiral Coche pratt visited the Senate with crowding galleries. After Viviani spoke the chamber erupted in applause and cheers for the Marne hero as Joffre replied with a brief bilingual nod: Vive l Amerique.
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France
Rene Viviani
Marshal Joffre
Cocheprat
Senate
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Marne
Joffre
Potter claims L road to lose 1500 men and face coal shortage
Mr Potter warns the L railroad to expect 1500 wartime losses and says its supply of coal is down to three days with no steel rails due to war orders. He claims the railway association failed to exempt motormen from drafts and suggests converting conductors to motormen with women filling those roles. The remarks followed a Public Service Commission hearing on Pleasant street track plans and a dispute over who bears widening costs. The exchange ends with an advertisement for Lov & Covel caramels.
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Pleasant Street
Frederick J. Maceod
Public Service Commission
Boston
Macleod
Conference Talks Continue Between French Mission Sectors and U S
Meetings across military naval and economic sections of the French mission and United States representatives persisted today. A key conference at the mission's official residence brought together its top members to discuss ongoing issues.
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United States
M. Reneviviani
Germany offers 600 dollars for agitators in enemy service
Berlin on May 1 reports authorities will pay 3000 marks to prosecute agitators in enemy service trying to sow dissension in Germany. The reward targets those influencing labor ranks during the failed holiday strike plans.
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Germany
Wolff Takes Command at Plattsburg Training Camp
Lieu tenant Colonel Paul A. Wolff assumed command of the Plattsburg training camp for reserve officers in New York on May 1. Captain J. A. Baer of the Second Cavalry was named head adjutant. Major Barlow of the Canadian army, back from France, joined as an instructor.
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Fire risk as gas stores ignite at Alden Speare plant Cambridgeport
Thousands of gallons of gasoline in large tanks near the Alden Speare's Sons Company plant in Cambridgeport triggered a general alarm and emergency fire response just before 11 PM. Firefighters battled the blaze amid fear of explosions and extensive flames.
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Cambridgeport
Fire destroys Milton Chemical Co. plant and damages others
Fire confined to three story Milton Chemical Co building and two two story plants Priscilla Doughnut and Economy Food. One building burned, two lightly damaged. Loss estimated at 30 000. Cause thought spontaneous combustion. Night watchman Daniel J. Keough first noticed flames after seeing a light reflection. Fire led to alarms across Cambridge Boston and Somerville with gasoline and oil tanks threatening further explosions near Standard Oil plant.
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Conservatives Lead In Early Congressional Return Totals
Early returns from 920 of 1166 precincts show conservatives with 17 seats to radicals five in 7 of 16 districts. Seven districts still undecided as results favor conservatives overall and initiative and referendum gains appear promising for their bloc, though western regions and labor centers remain incomplete.
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Bates
Coolidge
Curtis
Charles Francis Adams
Choate
Elder
John W. Cummings
Fall River
Walsh
U S Commission to Russia Sets Out Soon
Washington May 1 The American Commission to Russia will depart for Petrograd in the near future. Details of movements likely kept private. President Wilson has sought suitable men for the panel but no formal personnel announcement is ready. Elihu Root, former Secretary of State, to head the commission and has advised on its membership.
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Russia
Petrograd
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Elihu Root
Vote for Delegates at Large in the State Returns and Candidates
Returns from 920 of 1166 precincts show votes for delegates at large with multiple candidates. Notable names include Walsh-Cin. Adams unpledged Pelletier In Ref White ple In Ref Bates unpledged Hale In Ref Curtis unpledged Coleman In Ref Quincy In Ref Anderson In Ref Coolidge unpledged Walker In Ref Donovan In Ref Choate unpledged Elder unpledged Moriarty In Ref Matthews unpledged Jennings In Ref Lowell unpledged Brooks unpledged Hill In Ref Wrenn In Ref Storey unpledged Clifford Barton unpledged Apsey unpledged Dunbar unpledged Buie In Ref Strecker In Ref Evans unpledged Foss Prohibition.
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Cin
Adams
Pelletier
Whie
Bates
Hale
Curtis
Coleman
Quincy
Anderson
Coolidge
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Choate
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Jennings
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Brooks
Hill
Wrenn
Storey
Clifford
Barton
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Buie
Strecker
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Naval clash in North Sea claims two German torpedo boats
Two German torpedo boats and a British vessel reportedly sunk in a North Sea naval fight. The item notes anniversary of raids at the US border a year ago with casualties.
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North Sea
United States
Forecast for Boston and vicinity fair and windy
May 1 forecast shows northern New England fair Wednesday and Thursday. Southern New England expected partly cloudy Wednesday and fair Thursday. Temperatures around mid 40s to mid 70s with strong shifting winds from the west and southwest.
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