France urges early American division in war effort
President Wilson faces the decision on sending U S troops to France after a White House meeting with Rene Viviani. French officials push for a small force to bolster morale, while the American general staff favors training and readiness before deployment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilson
Washington
France
White House
Rene Viviani
United States Army
Marshal Joffre
Administration
Senate OKs transfer of enemy ships to U S control
The Senate approved a resolution authorizing the transfer of enemy vessels in American ports to the American government for use in commerce under the Shipping Board. German ships Clara Menig and Pisa were near readiness for sea or repair, with five more slated by week’s end, while Austrian ships are excluded as Austria is not at war. The measure avoids immediate U S legal claims for damages, leaving compensation questions to a later date.
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Washington
Say
Senate
Shipping Board
United States
Austria
Clara Menig
Pisa
Germany
Walsh
Evans
Couse
Army Department
France
Chicago
Winnipeg Board of Trade
Omaha
Treasury Department
Gerard
Bridges
New York
America
Dillon
Montana
Raguse
Wisconsin
Northwestern
Northern Pacific
Wilson
Drastic War Taxes Proposed to Fund U S Efforts
A war revenue measure seeks not less than 1.5 billion dollars in direct taxes next year. Proposals cut personal exemptions to 1 000 for singles and 2 000 for married couples and raise excess profits tax. New levies target liquor beer cigars tobacco autos soft drinks amusements freight and passenger transport stamp taxes.
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Washington
House
Ways and Means
Rioting Marks Strike of Bakers in Chicago
Fierce rioting opened the Chicago bakers strike with violence in the Ghetto district as police protected shops. Bread shortages reach one million loaves, prompting city, state and federal officials to seek an end to the walkout over wage demands.
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Chicago
Chergo
Governor summons grocers and jobbers for food conference
Governor W. Stewart will call a special meeting of the states grocers jobbers and wholesalers to discuss the food situation based on a local report. The move comes as orders remain unfilled and hoarding fears grow prompting action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Stewart
Seeadler Suspected Near Virginia Coast
A Standard Oil tank steamer captain reported sighting a mysterious vessel off the Virginia coast Thursday night and Friday morning and believed it was the German raider Seeadler. Marine circles doubt Seeadler operated off North American shores.
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New York
Virginia
North American
U-Boat Crew Murders Two French Fishermen
Paris reports that twenty one crew members from two French fishing boats refuge in rigging after an attack by a submarine off Auciernle were shot to death. The French maritime league launched an emergency fund for 63 orphaned children.
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Paris
Auciernle
Nanes
French Maritime League
Belgium Expected to Receive Large War Credit From U S
The United States plans loans to France Italy and Belgium totaling up to 450 million dollars with Belgium estimated around 150 million. Secretary McAdoo and aides met with Baron de Cartier to discuss relief for refugees in France and military needs. Negotiations continue as French Italian loans are anticipated this week while Belgian aid may come later.
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Washington
France
Italy
United States
Belgium
Baron de Cartier
McAdoo
Crosby
Treasury Department
Hastings Mine Disaster Encloses 120 Entombed Men
In Hastings Colorado sixty hours after the Victor American Fuel mine explosion only eighteen bodies recovered and three more located. A rock fall blocks access to the face where most workers were. Officials and insurers assist families as hope fades for any survivors.
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Hastings
Colo
Victor-American Fuel Company
Fourth North
State Industrial Commission
James Dalrymple
Specter
Exemption for Farmers in Draft Bill Moves Forward
The Senate and House approved the administration draft bill with large majorities, ending volunteer plans. The measure raises pay for soldiers and allows the president to exempt agriculturists. Other provisions limit liquor sales to officers and enforcements taxes.
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Billings
Senate
House
Congress
Harding
Roosevelt
France
Jeanette Rankin
Order to Show Cause in Webb Estate Sale Case
In the district court of Montana Teton County Judge H H Ewing orders all interested parties to appear May 31 1917 at 100 oclock am to show cause why an order should not be granted to executor G M Coffey to sell necessary real estate of deceased Jonathan E Webb. Publication in Chateau Montanan four weeks. Dated April 27 1917.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eighth Judicial District
Montana
County of
Teton
Jonathan EE. Webb
G. M. Coffey
Chateau, Mont
Jonathan E. Webb
H. H. Ewing
Choteau
County of Teton
Gr. M. Coffey
Chateau Montanan
Teton County
WW. H. Ewing
Notice to Creditors Estate of George W Weed
Administratrix Biennie T Weed requests creditors and all with claims against George W Weed deceased to exhibit within four months after first publication. Provide vouchers to Freeman The Jen Conrad Bank Building Great Falls Montana, place of estate business. Dated April 20 1917. First publication April 13 1917.
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George W. Weed
Freeman & the Jen
Conrad Bank Bug
Biennie T. Weed
Hearing on estate case and district improvement in Chateau
Notice of hearing in the estate of Jonathan E Webb deceased petitions for specific performance of contract to convey Lots 1 and 2, Block 11, Jackson First Addition Chateau Montana. Also notice of intention to create Special Improvement District No. 8 for a sewer project with estimated cost 1275 dollars and hearing May 7 1917. Town clerk J W Hall. First publication April 20 1917.
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District Court
Eighth Judicial District
State of
Montana
County of
Teton
Jonathan FE. Webb
W. I. Webb
Chateau
Teton County
Jonathan E. Webb
J. E. Webb
M.M. Web
W. H. Webb
Jonathan E. Web
W. UH. Webb
Jackson
Choteau
Second Street
Fourth and
Sifth Avenues
Seventh
Eighth Avenues
Larson
Jomnn W. Hall
Choteau, Mont
Notice of hearing on estate petition in Coffey County court
The notice invites interested persons to appear and file written objections to the petition for estate settlement. It mentions witnesses in support of objections and directs persons to the petition on file in court. Dated April 26, 1917, with Clerk Paul J. Jacobson and deputy Roy Franklin. Coffey & Greene, Chateau, Montana, attorneys for petitioner. First publication April 27, 1917.
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Paul Jsacobson
Roy Franklin
Coffey & Greene, Chateau
Montana
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Joffre
AMY
Phin
General Staff
Arthur J. Balfour
Virginia Gords
M. Viviani
Treasury
Pettijohns
Kellogg’s
P. C
Alber’s
Pearl of Wheat
White House Coffee
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