Food conservation plan outlined for county and nation
Wyoming State Council of National Defense presents a 1918 program urging counties to form committees, teach thrift, and boost home gardens to avert food shortages. Officials stress seed supply, school involvement, and farmer support as shortages loom with wheat and meat stocks down and global crops uncertain.
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H.G. Knight
Russia
United
Peth
United States
Wyoming State Council of National Defense
Houston
United States Department of Agriculture
Wopm
French Capture Auberive Line and 2600 Prisoners
Paris reports the French carry the first German positions along a wide front west of Rheims exceeding two miles, seize the village of Auberive, and take over 2600 prisoners. German losses recorded at 11,006. British forces report renewed progress with two more field guns captured in Hiron dell wood as Lennow falls under bombardment. Parliament debates extending its life amid Irish opposition.
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Soissons
Rheims
Auberive
France
Haig
Hirondelle Wood
Lenn
Teutons
Souchez
Lens
Léievin
Lena
Lease on Shoshone Oil Land to be Sold at Public Auction
Interior Department in Washington announces sale by public auction of leases on Shoshone oil lands on the Wind River reservation in Wyoming. The sale will include charges on the Pilot and Jamestown fields and ends a long dispute between competitive bidding advocates and the priority right plan.
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Interior Department
Washington, D. C
Wind River
Wyoming
Jamestown
Alexander T. Vogelaong
Flest
Cheyenne Depot Improvements Start With Major Paving Plan
A semi official plan proposes a $20,000 upgrade to the Cheyenne depot. The building will gain a steel roof and be moved southeast within the waiting room area. Extensive brick paving will surround the depot and platforms to improve cleanliness for waiting passengers. Local ticket agent L A Broderick led years of effort to secure the pavement project.
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Atros
Cormer
Uanat
Eae
Ney
Ates Peer Ee
Central Avenue
Capitol Avenue
L A. Broderick
Carranza May Never Be Seated As President
An American traveler reports rumors of a planned "Cuartelaso" before May 1 to disrupt Carranza’s inauguration. The plan allegedly seeks Obregon to seize control with German backing and to block Carranza from becoming president or implementing the new constitution.
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Carranza
EL Paso
Mexico City
Galilo
Taerreon
Russians Seizure of Crown Lands Endorsed by Congress
At Petrograd on April 17 the workmen and soldiers congress closed its session with a vote to confiscate all lands owned by the crown and church, including monasteries, and to transfer them for peace and social use.
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Petrograd
Congress of Workmen and Soldiers
Espionage Bill Closes Mail to Rabid Articles
Senate judiciary committee considered the administration espionage bill today. The panel narrowed press censorship provisions while allowing full criticism of past military policy events, and kept the mail restriction to treasonous or anarchistic publications.
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Washington, D. C
Senate Judiciary Committees
President Expected to Plant Garden With Home Gardeners
Washington reports the White House plans joining the increased food movement by planting a garden. President Wilson may wield a hoe when he finds spare time, supporting nationwide home gardening efforts.
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Washington
White House
Wilson
Oil price climbs to 3.10 a barrel in Pittsburgh
In Pittsburgh on April 17 a crude oil price rose five cents to 3.10 per barrel, reflecting a market uptick. The note records a sharp daily movement with no further pricing details or context.
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Pitteburg
Explosives Firm Seeks Receiver In Federal Suit
Grasselli Chemical company seeks a court appointed receiver for Aetna Explosives Co Inc a nine teen million dollar firm. The suit filed in New York federal district court alleges nonpayment of 103000 for materials and requests court ordered sale of the companys property.
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New York
Aetna Explosives Co. Inc
Federal District Court
Grasselli Chemical Company
Leaflets Urging Peace Distributed in German Factories
Berlin reports by Nationaltidende say some German ammunition plants were affected by a strike but most remain in operation. Leaflets urging peace are being distributed to workers and no disorders are reported.
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Copenhagen
National Tidenende
Berlin
Germany
Canadian Troops May Pass Through U S Rail Lines
Ottawa reports the United States government granted permission for Canadian troops to move via the Pacific Railroad through Maine on the Canadian Northern and through Minnesota between Canadian points.
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U. S
Ottawa
United States
Maine
Minnesota
Bleachers Collapse Injures Dozens At Columbus Baseball Game
At the Columbus Louisville game a section of bleachers collapsed injuring forty two men, fourteen seriously, as over a hundred people fell. Emergency crews attended to the victims and spectators gathered around the wreckage. The incident occurred at the start of the game, prompting a temporary halt and a safety inspection of the stadium structure.
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Columbus
Bernhardt Undergoes Critical Kidney Operation
In New York tonight Madame Sarah Bernhardt was operated on at a city hospital by Dr. Leo Buerger. She is dangerously ill with a kidney infection, and the operation is described as the only hope of saving her life.
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Madame Bernhardt
New York
Sarah Bernhardt
Leo Buerger
Argentine Will Demand Kaiser War Indemnity
The Appentice government says it will demand immediate action for the sinking of the German submarine Monte Protegido by a German sub. The statement, attributed to high authority, underscores a firm stance on reparation and accountability.
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Argentine Wilz
Kaiser Bue
Administration pushes selective draft through Congress
President Wilson and Secretary Baker pressed for swift action on the selective draft in the army bill to support war plans against Germany. The Senate military committee nearing completion of its draft with the feature, while Baker testified to the House committee and cabinet members aim to secure passage amid opposition from some House Democrats.
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Washington
Congress
Wilson
Baker
Germany
Senate Military Committee
Chamberlain
Nant
House
Yes Mann
Lenroot
House Military Committee
House Democrats
Menaure
Senate
Borland
Kansas City
Parliament Extends Session to November
London April 17 The House of Commons approved on second reading by 286 to 32 a bill to extend Parliament until November. Nationalists led the opposition. No home rule solution for Ireland was announced.
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London
Andrew Bonar Law
British War Council
House of Commons
Ireland
Russian Ambassador to U S Resigns
George Bakhmeteff, Russian ambassador to the United States since 1911, cabled the Petrograd provisional government that he resigns and asks for a successor to lead the embassy. Baron Rohen, his predecessor, likely to be sent to replace him if not already en route.
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Walington
PD. C
George Bakhemeteff
United States
Petrograd
Baron Rohen
Bakhmeteff
Senate approves seven billion bond to Allied aid
The Senate passed a seven billion dollar bond bill for Allied aid unanimously with eighty four votes in favor and no abstentions among those present except Lane of Oregon absent sick. Conferees are appointed to resolve House changes before a presidential signature.
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Washington, D. C
Senate
House
U. S
Lane
Oregon
Marshall
Submarine warning issued after torpedo sighting near coast
Washington dispatch reports warnings broadcast to all ships after the destroyer Smith on patrol reported a torpedo crossing her bows during the night. The alert cites probable submarine presence off the Atlantic coast and was sent to ships on duty.
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Washington, D. C
Atlantic
Smith
President to honor British commission with wartime speeches
A winner in honor of the British commission to the United States led by Balfour will be awarded by President Wilson soon after the visitors arrive in Washington. The events include talks with the council of national defense and other conferences.
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Washington, D. C
United States
Balfour
Wilson
Washington
Council of National Defense
Probe of Packing Industry Cleared by Senate Action
The Senate approved a sundry civil bill carrying a quarter of a million dollars to fund a federal trade commission probe into the packing industry. Originially proposed at 400000 dollars by Congressman Borden, the measure faced House-Senate hurdles before final passage.
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Congress
J.,o. O'Mahoney
Washington, D. C
United States Senate
Federal Trade Commission
Senator Kendrick Sees Hope For Better Understanding
Senator Kendrick backs tariff commission United States Shipping Board and Trade Commission support totaling about 1.5 million dollars for the year. Representations claim an investigation of marketing conditions is now imperative after years of stockmen calling for it.
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Senate
Tariff Commission
United States Shipping Board
Io Trade Commission
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