Baker Proposes Massive Army Expansion Plan
Secretary of War Baker will present to the House military committee a broad army expansion program. Proposals include two more 500,000 draft increments, a total force near 4,000,000, and a possible raising of the draft age to 40 or 45 to mobilize skilled labor for war industries in France. Senator Dexter backs immediate 1,400,000 more registrants amid ongoing Allied battles.
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House Committee
Washington
Baker
House
Ey Tees Te Maleo
France
Poindexter
Kaiser's Overrule on Great Drive Reported
A United Press summary reports confusion over Kaiser decision making during a critical German offensive. A Spanish statesman returning from a Gulag says if allies hold Germany is beaten, noting Kaiser's opposition to the crown prince and fears of shifting power among Hindenburg Ludendorff and other leaders.
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United Press
Varig
Germany
Kemaeny Gulag
Hun
Hindenburg
Ludendorff
von Buelow
Aldiow
Huns Distorting Facts on Prison Camp Conditions
Washington May 1 reports claim Germany abuses American prisoners of war. Spanish inspectors report adequate care with limited baths. inspectors say conditions are satisfactory. Official inquiries suggest German officials distort or conceal true conditions, while Spanish access remains constrained.
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Washington, D. C
Germany
Slavs in Austria Plot Revolt Stirring Tensions
A Reuters dispatch reports rising unrest among Serbs Croats and Montenegrins in Austria Hungary amid speculation of plotting revolt as authorities tighten security and monitor nationalist activities across the empire.
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Austria
Man Who Began Great War Dies
Ga breel Principe, whose assassination of Archduke Francis Ferdinand sparked the great war, died Tuesday of tuberculosis near Prague, learned at The Hague.
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United Press
The
Hague
Gabreel Principe
Francis Ferdinand
Sarajevo
Prague
German intrigue in Mexico seeks U.S. intervention
London reports German plots in Mexico aimed at spurring American involvement. The situation is described as cadet and tense, with authorities noting rising interference efforts.
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London
Mexico
Wyoming Oil Leasing Bill Urged for Amendment by Wilson
Frank G. Curtis of the Wyoming American Mining Congress appeals to President Wilson to amend the oil leasing bill. He cites potential litigation and argues Wyoming operators may accept a large royalty if lands and rights are protected, warning of forced shares and broader federal power over state lands.
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Wilson
Frank G. Curtis
Wyoming
American Mining Congress
Chapa
Wyo
Woodrow Wilson
United States
Waphingtom Db. C
Ed Hou
Price of Crude Oil Raised 25 Cents
In San Francisco on May 1 the Brand and Company announced price changes raising crude oil by 25 cents per barrel. The lowest grade fell to 1.05 dollars, affecting about 24 million dollars in income for oil producers.
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Ry United Pros
San Francisco
Tie Peice
Gaedling
Government Seizes Wool Stock and Clip in War Measures
The government commandeered all unsold wool from dealers and growers and the entire wool clip for the year. Prices were fixed as of July 1, 1917, to curb speculation for the war period. The War Industries Bond announced the action and set terms for compensation for handling. The order also assumed control of crude rubber sales, effective immediately, with prices 10 percent below yesterday.
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United Press
Washington
War Industries Bond
War Trades Board
Wyoming Men Made Officers in Third Officers Trainings
A Washington committee list names Wyoming men who will receive commissions as second lieutenants in the third officers training train at Camp Funston Kansas. The roster includes Clarence Bastain Burne Casper William Cheney Casper etc and notes infantry field artillery and locations in Wyoming.
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Wyoming
Camp Funston
Kan
Committee On Public Information
Washington
Clarence H. Bastain
Burne
Wyo
William H. Cheney
Casper
James F. Davis
Grand Avenue
Laramie
Herbert BE
Drew
Field Artillery
Dumuel Hitchcock
Tenth Street
Mold Artillery
Bernard A. Howell
Newcastle
Glenn B
Micbeth
Infantry
Ohn
Marshall
Mexico
Burton W. Maraton
Cody
Francia
Sutphin
Eighth
Ntrent
Feld Artillery
Jon G. Wheeler
Canper
113 Sick and Wounded U. S. Soldiers Brought Home
Washington May 1 Surgeon General Gorgas announced 118 sick and wounded American Expeditionary Forces soldiers landed in the United States during the week ending April 26. Rockford report notes a local trainee, Tdeul Clayt Ingersoll, killed during practice flight of a French aviation held, per a war department message.
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Washington
Gorgas
United States
Plyer
Rockford
Clayt Ingersoll
War Department
Wilson Buys Sheep for White House Lawn
Washington May 1. President Wilson plans to place twelve thoroughbred sheep on the White House lawn within a few days. The purchase aims to grace the grounds and provide a pastoral display for visitors and official functions.
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Wilson
Washington
Democratic Leaders Meet in Wyoming Conference
Democratic state committeemen from counties gathered with U S Senator Kendrick and Interior official Hopkins to discuss plans. Governor Bebb and other prominent figures attended as the meeting aimed to plan strategy and potential leadership selections.
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John B. Kendrick
G. Hopkins
Interior of the
United States
John BE
Qabarno
Chatman
Yankees Down Teuton Aviator Over Hun Lines
United Press reports Capt Norman Hall and Eddie Rickenbacker divided credit for destroying a Bowie German aircraft over the lines near France on May 1. They fired hundreds of rounds, pursued the Hun, and returned safely amidst ground fire. Hall is from Colfax Indiana and Rickenbacker from Columbus Ohio. This was his first victory.
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Yankees
Teuton Aviator
France
Norman Hall
Eddie Rickenbacker
Hall
Oue Homie
Colfax
Lafayette Encadrille
Rickenbacker
General Porabing
Columbus
Congress to Test Baker's Ability
Congress will require evidence of the War Department's capacity to officer, clothe, equip and care for new levies without delay before approving gauge expansion of the American army. Senate military committee members say the new army estimates will show if department reorganizations improve service.
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DL. Cc. Martin
United Press Staff
Washington, Rd, C
Congress
War Department
Senate
Drive Upon City Halted At Big Cost In Ypres Battles
London May 1 Allies win a phase of the Flemish hills conflict. They smashed German forces in a trial of strength and inflicted a costly jolt, while German numbers reportedly surged to about 285,000 in the Ypres area, a defensive action credited with boosting Allied confidence.
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KI Keen
United Presse
London
Eee
Flemish
Ypres
Frontline diary from May 1 American forces halt German attacks
United Press staff correspondent describes fighting on the French front with American and French forces repulsing local German attacks. Villages are shelled, trenches dug deeper, and roads blasted as heavy rain and mud slow infantry actions.
Babies Found Alive Amid German Dead On Great Battle Line
Allied forces report babies found alive among German dead after heavy fighting near Ypres. British and French fronts describe the ferocity of the clash as they push to repulse German efforts, with reports of shelling and shifting positions around Neuve-Chapelle and Hangard Wood as the battle line remains volatile.
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Whaliam Philip Simms
United Press
Lunilttai Ames
Flanders
Ypres
Von
Germany
Wormpeachalie
Neave- Wallee
Thad Wire Aken
Fronkeor
Karl Will Confer with Hun Kaiser
Article reports a high level meeting between German and allied leaders in wartime headlines. The piece references officials preparing to discuss Balkan and regional issues and indicates diplomatic talks are centered on strategic demands and potential peace terms.
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