War Secretary Baker Seeks Authority to Double Army Size
Secretary Baker prepared to present to Congress a plan to double the army to about 3.2 million men, removing restrictions on troop numbers, with a goal to mobilize and ship forces to France. The administration discussed expanding selective service, expediting movement of troops, and continuing to scale up drafts beyond current limits. President Wilson and War Cabinet reviewed options as shipping and supply networks geared up for rapid deployment. The drive to fund and support the surge included efforts to boost bond subscriptions and mobilize 2.4 million class one effectives, with a broader mobilization strategy for 2024.
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Shipping Board
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Liberty Loan Headquarters
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American fishing tackle offers cream of the best
A promotional line asserts that the right tackle brings success and that the supplier offers the cream of American fishing tackle, claiming American tackle is second to none in the world and urging immediate purchase.
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Amcerican Hardware Stores yon and Grummin notice
American Hardware Stores yon and Grummin Retail Division advertise locations on antigh Ave and Middle St with details likely about sales or store presence. The fragment indicates layout of addresses or division names without full context.
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Yon & Grummin
Er ‘Antigh Ave
Wad
Middle St
Old Fashioned Remedies Find Place in Modern Drug Stores
Grandmother’s remedies from field herbs appear on shelves as best selling prepared medicines. Among them Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound is touted as a standard remedy for women’s ailments, with a history spanning three generations and curbing various female health issues.
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Pinkham
America
Diplomatic newcomer to Washington noted for lineage
A descendant of Lafayette and the Count du Chimberilla has arrived in Washington as a diplomatic figure. Formerly Petary of the French embassy, he arrives with his wife Anne Marie, sister of Representative Nick Tongworth. The envoy’s Mary de Luzayette ancestry is highlighted as a notable background detail.
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Nick Tongworth
Mary de Luzayette
Dexetors
Honor Roll Near 1000 Towns In New England
Boston May 1 The New England cities continue to expand their Liberty loan participation. Fifty six towns exceeded quotas and five more pushed above 50 000 population status earning blue star honors for their towns. Other listed towns including Nantucket and Wallingford reported quota completions with lofty totals and celebrations marking the increases.
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York City
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Shortford
Free seed distribution starts today for agricultural aims
A local committee under War Bureau supervision announces the start of free seed distribution at the county center. Gardening devices will be provided to interested residents, with most staple garden crops included and special help offered for those pursuing broader experimentation with varieties.
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Vridreport Lesaasts Carmen Committee
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Coleus
Foreign-Born Are Doing Their Duty, Wheeler Says
Supreme Court Justice George W. Wheeler and Bridgeport Council of Defense head says foreign born Americans, including Germans, are loyally subscribing to the Liberty Loan. He notes many small subscriptions and predicts high totals, praising patriotic support across Bridgeport and urging broader national participation.
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Liberty Snomy Committee
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Shane
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Gantioertiv
Operators Await Government Decision In Telegraph Strike Standoff
Alay J. J. Konehkamp, international president of the Commercial Telegraphers union, says no strike will be sanctioned while the National War Labor Board seeks a settlement with Western Union and Postal Telegraphs. Western Union president Newcomb Carlton told the board the company won’t refrain from discharging union members until hearings occur. Postal declined to respond. The board adjourned to Wednesday, stressing the need to follow the president’s proclamation and aiming to avoid further lockouts while pursuing a peaceful resolution.
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Commercial Velopgrphers’ Union
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National War Libor Board
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Dr Wright Involved In South Avenue Accident
Dr Wright’s car collided with a pedestrian on South Avenue injuring a girl named Anna who received first aid at her home across the street. Police filed a report, Wright was released and no arrests were made. In Seattle a labor meeting noted leadership changes and a Western Union strike talk amid statements from union leaders.
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Shue
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Wr Avenue
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Riot Call False Alarm Over Family Dispute
A claim of a brutal attack on Mrs. May Brown prompted a swift police response on Stratford Avenue. Investigations found only a minor lip cut from a domestic incident. Brown refused medical aid and declined charges. Police filed a report of a false alarm.
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Stratford Avenue
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Henergency
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