New Draft Calls Prepared As US Mobilizes
United Press reports a large new draft call is being prepared at the provost marshal’s office as the U S plans to move more troops to France. Camps are at capacity and officials say a 2,500,000 man reservoir is ready to be used immediately. Short furloughs will aid farm planting with pay rules tied to whether the soldiers work on private farms or government plans.
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Washington
Ce Oe
France
America
War Department
Publication of U S Losses Stopped by War Department
United Press reports that casualty lists from the War Department were halted by Secretary Haker after a decree directing that Americans in the Allied theater join forces in France. The brief dispatch notes the move as a wartime information policy change in Washington.
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Washington
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France
Slayer Guilty in First Degree
W. Ley, oil operator from Casper, found guilty of murder in the first degree with a jury recommending no capital punishment. Verdict delivered Tuesday night amid testimony including Ashford’s dying statement claiming self defense. Defense argued Ashford reached for a hip pack. Ley’s fate yet to seek a new trial.
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William Ashford
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Pu Otle
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Tes
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Weal
C. Marshall
Gray Bull
Aiea
U S Troops to Train in England as War Moves Accelerate
Washington reports a large portion of the American army will be sent to England as ships are ready to transport them. The plan shifts divisions in training from Britain to France with a year end target of over 1.4 million men moving to the front and a new movement schedule replacing the old one.
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Carl Groat
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Washington
England
United States
France
Congress Hastens War Legislation
U P staff correspondent reports Congress moves to fast track victory bills in both houses. Julius Kahn introduces a resolution to give military and naval bills priority on the House calendar, with leadership agreeing to expedite the measure. The draft law amendments would base quotas on a first class designation, empower the president to call such men, and require registration for all turning 21 since June 5 last.
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Washington
Congress
America
Julius Kahn
House
Sen
Or Chamberlain
Naval Department
Kahn
Chamber of Men
American Flyers Engaged on Austrian Front Lately
Zurich dispatch reports American aviators engaged in signal work on the Austrian front as of April 3. The dispatch from Zurich states U.S. flyers are active in signaling operations and related duties along the front lines.
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Zurich
Two Steamers Sunk Off Ireland on Same Day
London report states two steamers were destroyed by submarines off the Irish coast early Sunday. The Australian steamer Pendigoo was torpedoed. fire crews escaped in boats, two boats blown up by gunfire, one crewman rescued. About the same time the Greek steamer Salamia was sunk by gunfire.
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United Press
London
Ireland
Salamia
Six Die in Missouri Cyclone Storm Toll Rises
The storm that swept Montgomery and Stoddard counties last night left six people dead and caused widespread damage. Local authorities report multiple injuries and search efforts continue this morning. The tragedy follows earlier reports of severe weather across the region.
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ST. Loud
Montgomery
Stoddard
British soldier turns grim war tales into humor
James A. Levine reports on Lieutenant Hector MacQuarrie of the Royal Field artillery who addressed a high school audience, using wit to soften grim war realities. The talk reinforced the resilience and humor of Allied troops while acknowledging the tragedy of Belgium and France.
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Hector MacQuarrie
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Olne
MacQiwarrio
United States
Europe
Linn Tenan
Paler Be
Cheyenne Plans Major Loan Meeting
A Cheyenne city session is scheduled to address a large loan package. Officials including the treasurer and department heads will join to discuss terms, funding, and impact on city projects at an upcoming evening gathering.
Train Porter T. Christman Almost Lynched in Train Attack
Reported on a Cheyenne to Laramie run Tuesday a Pullman porter named Christman attacked Playman Hawking with a knife injuring his neck and arm. Soldiers and sailors on board halted a lynching as sheriff and local authorities moved to protect Christman and detain Hawking at Laramie County Jail.
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Laramie
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Perona
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Chile
Anys
Bagaielantent Mobut
Germans Trade with Ukraine Foodstuffs Transported to Berlin
Kiev bread consignments move by rail to Berlin under German commission supervision. Ukrainian forces in Konetep region retreat after heavy casualties inflicted on German troops.
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Patrograld
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Germany
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Berlin
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Konetep
Three Soldiers Die in Tent Explosion At Fort Augusta
From Augusta Georgia on April 3 a tent mishap during a military drill killed one corporal and two privates. A corporal was injured. the other private and a Chinese recruit were slightly hurt.
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Chinesrivates
French Hold Larger Positions At Plemont
French war office reports on the Somme-Oise front with increased artillery activity. French lines gain sixty prisoners north of Plemont while air units drop 24,000 pounds of shells on Ham Chauny Noyon and Roye rail hubs and camps. Haig notes repulsed enemy attack near Fampoux with dead and prisoners taken and raids yielding prisoners and machine guns near Ayette Serre Loos and Poelcapelle.
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Paris
Somme-Oize
French War Office
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Rollet
Plemont
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Chauny
Noyou
Roye
Chaulnes
London
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Haig
Ayette
Serre
Loos
Poelcapelle
British Enthused Over Coming Of Sammies
United Press report from France April 3 notes British officers welcome American troops joining with them for immediate combat. Americans express resolve to prove themselves, with the Fifty first division singled out for its stand on the Bapaume Cambrai road. A balloon message from Fifty-first soldiers proclaims continued grit.
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France
Fifty-first
Bapaume-Cambrai
Suill
German Command Shifts Focus to Amiens in Drive Across Front
By Henry Wood with the French Army in France April 3 German command concentrates efforts on Amiens after failing to reach Paris via wing attacks. Encirclement hopes rely on river sector assaults as heavy artillery and fresh divisions stream in. Allied air forces report extensive aerial warfare with a squadron of eighty chasing a German group of forty.
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France
Paris
Amiens
British Press Scene in France Reports Hindenburg Delays
William Philip Simms reports from the British Army in France on April 3 as Hindenburg and Ludendorff hesitate and retreating Germans lag in repairs. The British bombed bridges, while the German offensive readiness lags, suggesting a second phase may be planned.
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France
Hindenburg
Ludendorff
German Leader Warns of Big Butcher Bill for Germans
Maurice Ludendorff predicts a large German toll as the war drags on, saying forty divisions could be withdrawn and citing ongoing Allied pressure on the Somme front. Officials in Washington report Allied and German moves, with German forces shown as split and under heavy strain.
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London
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Mwitloh
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Konoe
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Lenroot's Election Virtually Assured
Lenroot appears to be headed for a decisive victory after a strong late showing. The piece notes political momentum, campaign statements, and lingering uncertainties as final results near.
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