Slavs Plan to Re enter War
Petrograd reports the pan executive council approves universal military training for ages 18 to 40 and conscription of workers and infants proceeding toward a large army within ten months. The plan aims to force all non trainees into training with full army service soon. The article notes Allied delays could spark German actions.
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Joseph Shaplen
United Prem
Petrograd
Hussia
Pos“Hte
Pan-Executive Council
Mowcow
Germany
Trotzky
40000 Chinese to Join Allies in France
Chinese military envoy Ting Cila Ghen and China’s minister of war arrived at an Atlantic port aboard a French steamer. He announced China is sending troops to France to fight for the Allies and that 40 000 Chinese forces will soon be present in France.
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Atlantic
Ting Cila Ghen
China
France
Convicted Bentall Barred from Gubernatorial Nominating
Julius A. Fichmanl secretary of state said he would not accept Bentall's nominating petition for governor by court order. Bentall, socialist candidate, was convicted of sedition and sentenced to five years at Leavenworth.
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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
National army troops arrive from training camps to bolster American forces in Lorraine. They exude high spirits, readiness for action, and fraternal ties with French locals, while German artillery in the region signals intent to pressure the American front.
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Lorraine Front
Frank J. Taylor
United Press
Lorraine
Nacional
Grete
National Army
France
French General Order Salutes American Troops in France
The French commander in northern France issues a general order praising American troops departing for Picardy. He commends officers and soldiers for joining the battle of nations and writes that their page in history will be glorious for liberty and shared victory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hy United Proms
France
Picardy
Army Corps
Battle of Nations
Sons of the Republic
Doctors urged to join United States Army Reserve
Major Henry Jump urged doctors at a high school gym to join the medical reserve, citing Washington figures of 14 200 doctors in the medical department and a shortfall of about 1500 able to serve. He warned the next weeks could strain care for drafted troops and emphasized duty to enlist now.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Medical Reserve
Henry Jump
Washington
Jump
Rolo Thin Reserve Corp
Ships Program Accelerates as U S Steel Plants Scale Up
Washington April reports show rapid pace in ship production for the wartime effort. In the week ending Saturday, yards launched 41,106 tons, lifting total builds beyond 1,406,000 tons since the program began. Nearly 40,000 tons of ships were delivered that week including three steel ships and one wooden craft with the Caponka valued at $600 tons launched by Portland Iron works.
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Washington
BD. C
Shipping Board
Yeaterdag
Shipa Ags
Orant, Sutth. Porter Company
Portland
Paris Bombardment Continues Amid War Effort
Contioned on Page Eight Paris reports ongoing bombardment of target areas as Allied forces press the campaign. Tense wartime dispatch notes heavy artillery and defensive actions across the front with no immediate ceasefire in sight.
Peace Strike Planned by Austrian Party on May Day
Austrian central party issues a manifesto calling for a general peace demonstration on May 1 to show rulers that Austrians do not seek conquest and favor reconciliation among nations. The message urges workers to refrain from work and emphasizes unity of proletariats across countries.
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United Press
Berne
Cetaliat Party
Bes
Afl
Ten thousand British deaths reported in April
April casualty lists show 1083 officers killed 4441 wounded and 2450 missing in Britain. The report also notes 247 men killed 85804 wounded and 414 missing. In Cracow a food famine caused meat shortages, per the Vorwaerts.
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United Press
London
Chacow
Copenhagen
Cracowly
Vorwaerts
Wilson and M Adoo Racing in Bonds
Secretary of the Treasury Mo Adoo and the president race in Liberty bond subscriptions. The president has subscribed 810,000 to the first, 10,000 to the second, and 18,000 to the third. Mo Adoo has subscribed 97,500 to the first, 20,000 to the second, and 12,000 to the third to date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
Washington
Secretary of the Treasury
Mo Adoo
Liberty
MrAdoo
Dutch Surrender to Hun Report Appears
London reports a claimed surrender by Dutch forces to German troops amid conflicting wartime dispatches. The account cites a supposed German advance and authorities cautioning that details are unverified and may reflect propaganda or misinformation.
Foch Urges U S to Send Bond Army and Help War
General Foch appeals to American thrift to fund the war as he praises the U S contribution while urging a “bond army” aid. In New York, 105 Alpine Corps deans and 50 Pershing veterans parade to City Hall, cheered by crowds, and participate in Liberty Bond drive.
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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 tops 100 percent Liberty loan
After a grueling push the Union Pacific Wyoming division reports 100 percent Liberty loan subscriptions totaling 401 250 with more expected. The whistle total will be announced at 5 pm showing the final figure and code signals. Tram mill and Myemnaill receive praise for leadership and pushing bonds across departments to reach 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 Suffer Heavy Pressures on Ypres Front
Allied forces hold the line between Mont Houge and Schorpenberg as French and British troops regain Locre. Germany, after fresh divisions, faces sustained attacks with high casualties as the battle around Ypres continues with heavy fighting and repulsed assaults. Local bridges and crossings shift under the crossroad contest.
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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 French Drive Foes From Locre Village
The combined British and French forces repelled German assaults on the northern front in Flanders. After an intense bombardment, German troops attacked along a ten mile line from Meteren to Zillelwke, but British infantry held firm and French countered near Lore to regain ground. Haig reported the northern front was comparatively quiet today as British lines 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
Village of Locre Held by the French Amid Quiet Front
London dispatch reports the village of Locre still in French hands. The northern front remained comparatively quiet after heavy bombardment the previous day. French counterattacks near Locre yesterday fell the enemy back and recovered ground. several prisoners were taken.
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London
Loere
Marphal Halg
Kant
Piers- Dasanice
Hnes
Locre
Fighting reported along Ayre and Meuse rivers in France
United Press dispatch from Paris reports violence on both sides of the Ayre river in the Nopon sector and south of the Orne. Patrols took fifteen prisoners. attacks on the Meuse right bank failed with enemy casualties and captures noted.
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United Pres
Paris
Artilly Orypire
French War Office
Ayre River
Nopon
Orne
Meuse
Upper
Achaeo
Army bills seek large manpower increases and cost boosts
Washington dispatch reports two new bills proposing major Army expansions as Secretary of War unveils a plan to raise US forces in France beyond two million total, including 2 million in Europe and additional units to support the American expedition.
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United Prep
Washington
Schato Tulay
Berlin Anxious Over Slav Plot
Berlin reports concern over rumored plot in the Slavic region involving potential monarchy restoration and disorder in Petrograd. German secretary for foreign affairs cites a letter dated April 1 from Petrograd via devious routes naming several officials and a supposed proclamation.
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Berlin
Pinland
Petrograd
Michael V. Alexoff
Almaider J Gutehhott
Paul N. Milukoff
Michael Vo Modalenka
Gil
Democrats 10 Convene Here for Conference Not Campaign
Democratic state committee members gather with county chairmen for a conference rather than a campaign kickoff. G Hope King is expected to resign as chairman with a successor to oversee the coming campaign. Notables including Senator J B Kendrick and ex Governor John W H Os bore will attend.
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Ieved
Democratic State Committee
Norrow
Ntete
Hope King
Washington
J.B. Kendrick
Hight
John WH. Oseborne
Overman Bill Passed in Senate Amid War Powers Debate
The Overman bill, approved by the Senate, would grant broad powers to the executive to reorganize government and support war efforts. The vote formed a conservative majority with a single Democrat, Senator Reed of Mississippi, opposing the measure.
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Overman
Senate
Benator Raed
Missoni
Replicate
Cyan
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Hoelland
U.P
U.S. Ordnance Bureau
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Williams
Ordnance Bureau
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Freech
Lorre
Seater
Missouri
Aimee
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Malia
Laneng Ton
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Minum
Tie Ead
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Berian
Haron von Dem Busi
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