United States preps large wartime draft call
The provost marshal general’s office indicates one of the war’s largest draft calls is being prepared as 9 000 troops are set to move to France. Camps nationwide are at capacity and officials say a 2 500 000 strong pool is ready for immediate deployment. Short furloughs may be granted to aid farm planting and harvesting with pay depending on who benefits. The government will cover war risk insurance dues and Liberty loan pledges.
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United Press
Washington
Ce Oe
France
America
War Department
Publication of U S Losses 18 Stopped by Sewonder
United Press reports that casualty lists from the War Department were halted by Secretary Haker's order, restricting American reports from Ansentomn headquarters in France.
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Sewonder
United Press
Washington
War Department
Haker
Amsentomn
France
Slayer Guilty in First Degree
W. Ley an oil operator from Casper was found guilty of murder in the first degree. The twelve jurors recommended no capital punishment. The verdict came Tuesday night after the state presented Ashford’s dying statement. Ley’s defense claimed self defense, arguing Ashford reached for a hip pack. Ashford testified their dispute involved an overcoat. Ley awaits word on a possible new trial. defense counsel included W. W. Bower and C. Marshall.
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William Ashford
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W. W. Bower
Weal
C. Marshall
Gray Bull
Aiea
U S Troops to Train in England as War Moves Mount
U S forces will be sent to England for training as ships are assembled. A substantial portion of U S troops now in camps will replace British units training in the United States. The plan foresees major divisions heading to France while lean divisions go to England. The government calls this the year of decision with over 1 400 000 men to France by year end and a new movement schedule replacing the old one.
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Carl Groat
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England
United States
France
United Press
Congress Hastens War Legislation Urgent bills move to top priority
U P Staff Correspondent reports Congress aims to rapidly pass war measures in both houses. Representative Julius Kahn seeks precedence for military and naval bills on the House calendar. Senator Chamberlain secures leadership consent to expedite defense spending and a draft law revision. Proposals would base quotas on the first class and empower the president to call certain men, with new registrants included.
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Washington
Congress
America
Julius Kahn
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Sen
Or Chamberlain
Naval Department
Kahn
Chamber of Men
American Flyers Engaged on Austrian Front
Zurich dispatch reports American aviators engaged in signal work on the Austrian front. The April 3 message notes U S pilots involved in signaling operations amid current hostilities.
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Zurich
Two Steamers Sunk Near Ireland on Same Date
London dispatch reports two steamers destroyed by submarines off the Irish coast on Sunday. The Australian steamer Pendigoo was torpedoed and life boats were fired upon. two boats blown up, one survivor rescued. Around 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 Strikes Montgomery Stoddard
A cyclone swept Montgomery and Stoddard counties last night killing six people. The storm disrupted towns and prompted emergency response as authorities assessed damage and continued search efforts.
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Walted Press
ST. Loud
Montgomery
Stoddard
British Soldier Humor Lifts War Accounts at High School
James A. Levine notes Hector MacQuarrie of Che Royal Field artillery delivered a vivid wartime talk at a packed high school auditorium. He mixed grim battle realities with humor, debunking the image of British stoicism while honoring fallen comrades and the shared sacrifice of Allied troops.
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Tha Jocone
Hector MacQuarrie
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Cheyenne Plans Big Loan Meeting
The Cheyenne city government schedules a large loan meeting for a forthcoming project. Officials expect detailed discussion of financing options and approval steps as the community weighs the proposed funding.
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Cheyenne
Train Porter Almost Lynched After on Train Assault
Jack A. Bristol reports a Pullman porter H Christman attacked Playman J W Hawking on a Cheyenne to Laramie run. Hawking survived with twenty eight stitches after a neck slash and arm wounds as soldiers and sailors on board nearly lynched Christman before authorities intervened in Laramie. Hawking was hospitalized in critical condition.
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Laramie
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Hawkins
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Perona
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Anys
Bagaielantent Mobut
Germans Trade with Ukraine Get Foodstuffs
The Kiev bread stores are moved to Berlin by railway under German supervision. Ukrainian forces in the Konetep region retreat after delivering heavy casualties to the enemy.
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Konetep
Three Die in Tent Explosion Tragedy Near Augusta
In Augusta Georgia on April 3 a tent explosion killed one corporal and two privates. A corporal was injured, and two privates were slightly injured. The blast occurred during a unit drill and authorities investigated the accident.
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Augusta
Sert
Chinesrivates
French Hold Larger Positions At Plemon t Capturing Prisoners
French forces on the Somme Oise front report increased artillery duels. South of Moreuil a German attack gained only a footing. north of Rollet their advance repelled. On the northern slope of Plemon t they took about sixty prisoners and French aviators pummeled railways and camps near Ham Chauny Noyon and Roye.
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United Press
Paris
Somme-Oize
French War Office
Moreuil
Rollet
Plemont
Ham
Chauny
Noyou
Roye
Chaulnes
British Enthused Over Coming of Sammies
United Press reports from France on April 3 that American troops will be brigaded with the British for immediate combat, stirring high officer enthusiasm. The Fifty‑first Division is highlighted for fighting the German force on the strategic Bapaume Cambrai road, with a paper balloon message praising their stand.
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France
Fifty-first
Bapaume-Cambrai
Suill
German Command Centers Efforts Upon Amiens
German command shifts focus to Amiens after failing to reach Paris. Wing attacks aimed to encircle the city, with heavy artillery and fresh divisions arriving for the push. Allied air patrols report extensive aerial warfare as eighty Allied planes chased a German squadron of forty yesterday.
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France
Paris
Amiens
British Report on German Hesitation in France
From the front in France April 3, William Philip Simms notes Hindenburg and Ludendorff delaying second phase of their offensive. Five days of shifting positions and the quietest day yet suggest German forces suffered significant hits. British engineers detonated bridges used by retreating Germans, while Hindenburg has time to repair them and prepare fresh efforts.
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France
Hindenburg
Ludendorff
German War Parlance Warns of Large butcher Bill
LONDON reports Maurice Ludendorff claims Germany faces a large casualty toll and continued heavy combat. He asserts forty divisions, about 80 000 men, are to be withdrawn as Allied offensives unfold. Washington notes Allied forces count divisions and losses amid strategic moves.
Lenroot's Election Virtually Assured
Lenroot appears set to win as a partial count favors his candidacy. The report notes supporters claim strong backing and predicts a clear victory, with final tallies pending across districts.
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