Slavs Plan to Re Enter War and Universal Training
Petrograd reports the pan-executive Council backs Trotzky plan for universal military training for all men 18 to 40 and conscription of workers and infants. Those not in these classes would train but not join the army until near term, aiming for a large army within ten months.
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Joseph Shaplen
United Prem
Petrograd
Hussia
Pos“Hte
Pan-Executive Council
Mowcow
Germany
Trotzky
40000 Chinese On Way To Join Allies
An Atlantic port report says Ting Cila Ghen, military counsellor to China's president, and the Chinese minister of war have arrived aboard a French steamship. He states China is sending troops to France to fight with the allies and will soon have 40 160 in France.
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Atlantic
Ting Cila Ghen
China
France
Convicted Candidate Barred From Governor Race
Julius A. Fichmann secretary of state announced he would not accept the nominating petition of J. O. Bentall socialist candidate for governor. Bentall was sentenced to five years at Leavenworth after conviction for seditious utterances.
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ST. Paul
Minn
Julius A. Fichmahl
J. O. Bentall
Wal Yes
Bentall
Leavenworth
Draft men arrive at Lorraine front eager for battle
United Press dispatch from April 30 describes the national army troops arriving from training camps in France amid high spirits and confidence. Officers note fraternal ties with locals and engagements with French partners as artillery duels and German bombardment challenge American positions in the Lorraine sector.
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Lorraine Front
Frank J. Taylor
United Press
Lorraine
Nacional
Grete
National Army
France
American Troops Depart for Battle in Picardy
French general orders salute American troops as they leave northern France for Picardy. The order honors the corps and their bravery, praising soldiers who write a page in history for liberty and the triumph of the republic.
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Hy United Proms
France
Picardy
Army Corps
Battle of Nations
Sons of the Republic
Doctors urged to join Army Medical Reserve
Major Henry Jump spoke at a high school gym urging doctors to enlist in the medical reserve. He cited Washington reports of 14 200 doctors in the medical department with about 3 000 in reserve, of whom roughly 1 500 could be called. He warned immediate needs could be met now but not for the following week.
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United States Medical Reserve
Henry Jump
Washington
Jump
Rolo Thin Reserve Corp
Ships Program Accelerates as Builders Speed Up Output
Washington April reports show American shipbuilders rushing to meet the Shipping Board demand with 41,106 ton launches in one week, lifting total built to 1,406,000 tons. Nearly 40,000 tons of ships were delivered, including steel vessels of 1050 tons and a 4800 ton wooden ship. The Caponka, a 600 ton wooden craft, was launched by the Porter company in Portland Oregon.
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Washington
BD. C
Shipping Board
Yeaterdag
Shipa Ags
Orant, Sutth. Porter Company
Portland
Paris Bombardment Ends in Prolonged Fire
Contained on page eight the Paris fighting continues as long range bombardment intensifies near the city. Officials report heavy shelling and ongoing air activity with no immediate ceasefire announced.
Peace Strike in Austria May 1
The Austrian centalist party issues a manifesto calling May Day demonstrations for general peace and opposing conquest. It says workers of all countries deserve relief and urges rulers to show no desire for war while demanding solidarity among workers.
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Austria
Party
United Press
Berne
Cetaliat Party
Bes
Afl
British Casualty Totals and Cracow Food Riots Reported
April casualty lists show 1083 officers killed 4441 wounded and 2450 missing for British forces. In Cracow a Vorwaerts report notes famine causing meat shortages and food riots amid broader wartime distress.
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United Press
London
Chacow
Copenhagen
Cracowly
Vorwaerts
Wilson and M Adoo Race in Liberty Bond Subscriptions
Secretary of the Treasury Mo Adoo and the president race in Liberty Bond subscriptions. The president has $810,000 to the first, $10,000 to the second, and $18,000 to the third. Mr Adoo has $97,500 to the first, $20,000 to the second, and $12,000 to the third to date.
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United Press
Washington
Secretary of the Treasury
Mo Adoo
Liberty
MrAdoo
Dutch Surrender to Hun Report Stirs London Outcry
A fragmented wartime dispatch from London claims a Dutch surrender to German forces, triggering shock and debate among officials and readers. The report cites unnamed sources and unclear wording, causing rapid speculation about the accuracy and impact of any Dutch capitulation.
Foch Urges U S to Send Bond Army
General Foch calls on the United States to fund the war effort, praising American thrift and promising Allied victory. In New York, 105 French chasseurs Alpine and 50 Pershing veterans arrived to cheers, marching from the Battery to City Hall and dispersing to support the Liberty Loan campaign.
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Foch
U.S
New York
Premee
Governor Strong
New York Federal Reserve Bank
America
Chausseurs Alpine Corps
General Pershing
Seldiom
Pershing
Broadway
Hylan
Lower
New York State Guard
Union Pacific Wyoming Division Hits 100 Percent Liberty Loan
After a grueling push, Union Pacific Wyoming division reports all employees subscribe to the third Liberty loan totaling $401 250 with more funds expected today. The whistle will reveal the final tally at 5 pm and nearby officials praise Mar Myemnaill and Danieltron for driving the drive to full participation.
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Union Pacific
Wyoming
Liberty Loan
Hammdi
Prrish
Trammill
Mar. Myemnaill
Moe
Han
Wyoming Ilmeton
WOO
Dabietrons
Thie
Dahietroin
Mindant
Teutons Bowed in Fierce French British Counterattacks
From Flanders battlefront reports say Allied forces hold a crucial cross road between Mont Houge and Schorpenberg known as Hyde Park corners. French and British troops push toward Nut road in the valley while Von Arnim throws in fresh divisions. heavy losses reported on both sides as attacks and counterattacks continue near Ypres.
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Willam Philip Simmss
United Press Staff
Carre Pombat
Bhitibsh
Flanders
Hindenburg
Mont Houge
Schorpenberg
Hyde Park Corners
Locre
Britleh
Nut Road
Mont Kemimel
Scherpenbers
Ypres
von Arnain
Heavy German Offense Fails on Northern Front in Flanders
British and French forces repelled a major German assault along a ten mile front between Meteren and Zillebeke in Flanders. Haig said the northern battle front was comparatively quiet after furious bombardment and infantry action. French counterattacks regained ground near Lore as Allied lines held and advanced slightly east of Villers-Bretonneux in Picardy.
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Flanders
Meteren
Zillelwke
Lore
Tolay Haig
Leis
Arras
Ypsterday
Picardy
Haig
Villers-Bretonneus
Amiens
French Counterattacks Restore Ground Near Locre
London April 0 The village of Loere remains in French hands as Field Marshal Haig reports a quiet northern front. French counterattacks near Locre yesterday and last night drove the enemy from the gains of the morning, with several prisoners taken.
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London
Loere
Marphal Halg
Kant
Piers- Dasanice
Hnes
Locre
Violent Artillery Actions Reported on Ayre and Meuse Fronts
Paris dispatch says French war office reports heavy artillery duels on both sides of the Ayre river in the Nopon sector and south of the Orne. Patrols took fifteen prisoners as German offensives failed on the right bank of the Meuse and near Upper Achaeo.
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United Pres
Paris
Artilly Orypire
French War Office
Ayre River
Nopon
Orne
Meuse
Upper
Achaeo
Army Bill Proposals Seek Major U S Force Increase
Secretary of War Hurtz reveals to Congress a plan to raise the American Army to 2,000,000 men for service in France and Germany. The initiative includes two new bills to fund large expansions and calls for substantial troop buildup beyond current levels.
Berlin Anxious Over Slav Plot
Berlin reports anxiety over rumors of a monarchist restoration and disorder in Petrograd. German foreign secretary Haron von Dem Busi states he has received a letter dated April 1 via devious routes claiming a monarchist proclamation is imminent and naming officials in Petrograd and Perograd.
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Berian
Haron von Dem Busi
Haddenhineen
Count von Mirhard
Numbnseader
Kurata
Vetrograd
Pinland
Petrograd
Michael V. Alexoff
Almaider J Gutehhott
Paul N. Milukoff
Michael Vo Modalenka
Gil
Democrats 10 Convene Here for Conference Appeals
Prominent Democrats including Senator Kendrick and ex Governor Osporne gather for a state committee conference while Hope King plans to resign the chair to a permanent appointee. The meeting aims to align committees and campaign strategy as war policy dominates Washington discussions.
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Ieved
Democratic State Committee
Norrow
Ntete
Hope King
Washington
J.B. Kendrick
Hight
John WH. Oseborne
Overman Bill Passes in Senate Amid War Powers Debate
The Overman bill clearing the Senate grants the president expanded power to mobilize and reorganize wartime government and agencies. The vote faced only modest opposition as some amendments failed and Senator Reed of Mississippi was the sole dissenting Democrat.
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Benator Raed
Missoni
Replicate
Cyan
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U.S. Ordnance Bureau
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Ordnance Bureau
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Freech
Lorre
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