Baker Proposes Large Army Expansion Plan
Secretary of War Baker will outline a government program to expand the army to about four million men, with two more 500000 draft increments and a widened draft age possibly to 40 or 45. The move aims to free skilled labor for war industries and shipyards as Allied forces face heavy losses in France. Senator Dexter pushes a 1.4 million draft registry expansion amid the ongoing conflict.
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Poindexter
Kaiser Overruled and Drive Queried in Allied View
A Varig dispatch reports a Spanish statesman returning from the Gulag saying the Kaiser opposed a crown prince plan that might turn the tide. He notes German morale, losses, and pressure on Hindenburg Ludendorff and the crown prince as the offensive potential nears May 16.
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von Buelow
Aldiow
Huns Distorting Facts on Prison Camp Conditions
Washington May 1 reports from Spanish prison camp inspectors claim Germany abuses American prisoners of war. Officials say conditions are satisfactory, with some camps limited baths and water. Inquiries show German replies deny mistreatment, while authorities suspect distorted information from the enemy.
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Germany
Slavs in Austria Plot Revolt Rumor
A Reuters dispatch cites sources alleging Serbs Croats and Montenegrins in Austria Hungary plan revolt as unrest grows amid tension and calls for action across the region. The report notes suspected coordination among Slavic groups and increasing agitation.
Man Who Began Great War Dies
Ga breel Principe, whose 1914 assassination of Archduke Francis Ferdinand triggered the great war, died Tuesday of tuberculosis near Prague, as reported from The Hague.
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Hague
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Francis Ferdinand
Sarajevo
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German intrusion in Mexico stirs U.S. intervention fears
London reports German intrigue in Mexico aiming to force American intervention. The situation is described as cadeting and growing more ominous with each development.
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London
Mexico
Wyoming Oil Leasing Bill Urged for Amendment
Frank G. Curtis of the Wyoming American Mining congress asks President Wilson to amend the oil leasing bill. He warns that without reform, government power and costly litigation will hinder Wyoming operators who favor royalty sharing and open land to national development.
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Wyo
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United States
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Phere Ta Fo Foundation
Ed Hou
Price of Crude Oil Raised 25 Cents
San Francisco May 1 An index of 66 cents per barrel on crude oil becomes effective today under price changes announced by the Brand and Company The price of the lowest grade crude oil fell to 1 05 and the move affects about 24 000 000 to the front income of oil producers. The piece of gambling may be oo oil to be.
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San Francisco
Tie Peice
Gaedling
Government Seizes Wool Stock and Clip in War Control
The government commandeered all unsold wool from dealers and growers and the entire yearly wool clip. A War Industries Bond announcement says the price scale will spur future production and ends speculation for the war period. The War Trades Board orders control of rubber sales with prices set ten percent below yesterday.
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Wyoming Men Made Officers List From Camp Funston
A War Office committee lists Wyoming men chosen for second lieutenants in the third officers training train at Camp Funston Kansas. Names include Clarence Bastain Casper James Davis Laramie Herbert Drew Richards Edwin Hitchcock and others from towns across Wyoming with infantry and field artillery assignments.
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Committee On Public Information
Washington
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Burne
Wyo
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Casper
James F. Davis
Grand Avenue
Laramie
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Drew
Field Artillery
Dumuel Hitchcock
Tenth Street
Mold Artillery
Bernard A. Howell
Newcastle
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Marshall
Mexico
Burton W. Maraton
Cody
Francia
Sutphin
Eighth
Ntrent
Feld Artillery
Jon G. Wheeler
Canper
Soldiers Return Home as Wounded Reaches 118
Washington reports 118 sick and wounded U S soldiers landed in the United States during the week ending April 26. Surgeon General Gorgas announced the figures amid news from the American expeditionary forces. A separate note from Rockford notes a flight accident claiming the life of Clayt Ingersoll during practice night at a French aviation event.
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Wilson buys sheep as White House lawn greases in May
President Wilson plans to add twelve thoroughbred sheep to the White House lawn within days. The unusual purchase aims to improve the lawn maintenance program and provide a steady supply of sheep for future grounds care.
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Democratic Leaders Gather in Wyoming Conference
County chairmen and Democrats from across Wyoming attended a Democratic state committee meeting this afternoon. U S Senator John B Kendrick and Interior official H Hopkins chaired the gathering with Governor John B E Chapman among the prominent attendees. The conference aims to discuss party strategy and potential leadership changes while avoiding a formal convention.
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Chatman
Yankees Down Teuton Aviator Over Hun Lines
Capt Norman Hall and Eddie Rickenbacker claimed credit for destroying a German Bowie plane over the lines in France. The engagement occurred near 6 pm as the German machine opened fire and fled, then dove after being pursued by the American duo. Both pilots returned safely to base. Hall is from Colfax Indiana and once served with the Lafayette Escadrille. Rickenbacker of Columbus Ohio previously drove General Porabing's car. This was his first victory.
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Eddie Rickenbacker
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Oue Homie
Colfax
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Rickenbacker
General Porabing
Columbus
Congress to Test Baker's Ability
Congress will require evidence from the war department on its capacity to officer, clothe, equip, and arm new levies for a road gauge expansion of the American army. Members insist there be no delays in equipment and will approve any army manpower the war department requests. A senate military committee member cites the army estimates as a test of departmental reorganizations.
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United Press Staff
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War Department
Senate
Drive Upon City Halted in Flemish Hills Clash
London May 1 Allied forces for the moment halted the drive in the Flemish hills after a costly battle. They have smashed German ranks in a trial of strength and scored a notable defensive victory. German forces reportedly threw 285000 men into the Ypres area, but Monday’s standoff boosted Allied confidence despite uncertainty about renewed attacks.
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Ypres
American Front Reports Stalled German Attacks Near St Julien
May 1 dispatch from Ferguson United Press staff correspondent says German artillery push resumed as American forces dug in along the French battlefront. Villages to the rear were shelled after a night of bombardments while U S guns pounded roads and trenches. duels continued with German and American fire, no major infantry actions reported.
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United Pres
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Pre Oits
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London
St. Julien
Machine
Babies Found Alive Among German Dead at Ypres Battle Line
United Press reports from the Great War front describe German corpses found with a baby alive in a hayloft amid fighting near Ypres. British troops retook Neuve Chapelle recovering two German bodies from trenches, while shrapnel killed others as Allied forces observe German movements and contemplate renewed offensives. The French front notes renewed bombardments around Hangard wood and indications of further infantry operations near Ypres.
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United Press
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Ypres
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Germany
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Thad Wire Aken
Fronkeor
Karl Will Confer with Hun Kaiser
Fragmentary report indicates Karl Will plans to confer with the Hun Kaiser at some headquarters. Details are unclear due to garbled text but imply high level talks involving Balkan concerns and allied interests.
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