Michigan Converts War Production At Record Pace
Michigan has produced over a billion dollars in war goods since entry into the war. Michigan Industries handle orders worth hundreds of millions while auto plants ship goods to the seaboard weekly. The Michigan state constabulary combats I W W activity and guards key ports under Colonel Roy Vandercock. reports note no serious labor dislocation or violence in the Copper country.
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French Gunner Defeats U-Boat Single-Handed
Paris May 4 United Press reports heroism aboard the French patrol boat Goeland during a January night battle with a German submarine. The crew manned a single gun as the vessel was torn open. two gunners were killed before a shot disabled the U boat and forced its surrender. The Goeland sank. the captain and second mate were wounded but saved others. The minister of marine awarded the second mate and a third gunner the military medal.
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Paris
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Hell
Wctson
Minister of Marine
Army
West Front Fighting Progress Amid Allied Push
May 4 London reports easing combat on the west front with Allied forces gaining ground. German resistance is stiff as new thrusts unfold, while Generals Radcliffe and allied commanders coordinate operations to press for an additional breakthrough.
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London
West Front
Germany
England
France
Radcliffe
Captain Miller Survives Torpedo Sinking of Atlantic Sun
Captain Walter K Miller of Brooklyn recounts his survival after the Atlantic Sun was torpedoed off the Irish coast on March 7. He escaped the wreck through a hole in the hull, clung to a barrel, and was rescued after being nearly taken as a POW by a German submarine commander. He has since returned home and seeks another command.
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Walter K. Miller
Brooklyn
Atlantic Sun
Miller
Ieeeek
Captain Miller
bin Woulds
Pea
Cadet Tournament Under Fire In Fierce Field Battle
A large crowd witnessed a chaotic cadet tournament scene with a hand-to-hand clash. The Red Crown faction moved through the arena tending to wounded as sponsors aided bandaging efforts amid the smoky aftermath.
Greatest draft call of war mobilizes 233,742 men
The greatest draft call of the war was issued by Provost Marshal General Crowder. It orders mobilization between May 15 and 30. The May total reaches 305,577,0000 with 233,742 men summoned yesterday.
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Washington, D. C
Crowder
Children’s Year to Save 100000 Babies in 1918
The 1918 1919 period is declared a children’s year to cut infant deaths. A weighing and measuring test from April 6 to June 6 aims to assess five year olds’ health. The drive is led by the women's committee of the council of national defense and local child welfare chairs coordinate with broader organizations.
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Woman's Committee
Council of National Defense
Children's Bureau
Metrac
Children’s Bureau
Wyoming
Washington
Cheyenne
Senate Holds Line On $2.50 Wheat Price Amendment
The Senate yesterday insisted on a $2.50 wheat price amendment to the agricultural appropriation bill and sent the measure back to the House for conference. The price is 20 cents above the Wilson administration's level.
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Senate
Washington, D. C
Wilson
Slack Here J B Slack Te In The City
Casper resident J B Slack arrives in the city for a several day visit and will remain through the week for local engagements.
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J. B. Slack
Casper
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