Wilson pushes war army plan through Congress
Special Dispatch reports President Wilson's push to organize a war time army under War Department and General Staff guidance. In the Senate the administration bill, led by Senator Chamberlain, cleared for a vote after debates and title rulings. In the House the Military Committee reports set Monday votes with Rep. Kahn opposing amended plans and Chairman Dent backing a volunteer system, while the minority cites Secretary Baker’s letter warning against compromise.
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Twenty-Five Thousand Enlist in First Twenty Days of April
War Department counts show 24 247 units added to the regular army from April 1 through April 19. Daily tallies peaked with 1 599 on the previous day as Illinois leads with 2 427 enlistments, followed by Pennsylvania 2 254 and New York 2 126.
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British foil coast raid by Germans
Five German destroyers raided Dover on the night of April 20. Two British patrol vessels sank at least two, possibly three, of the five enemy boats with light British casualties. Konglis relief ship sunk by mine or torpedo. 10 German officers and 95 men saved. Ringhorn relief steamer sunk outward from Rotterdam. In Washington, Daughters of the American Revolution end a remarkable convention pledging support to the nation in its war peril.
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Central Powers Fall Back From Italian Drive Amid Dual Monarchy Unrest
London reports say German and Austrian plans for a spring offensive against Italy have been abandoned as Hungary and Austria face revolutionary unrest. Budapest declares a siege, parliament summoned for peace talks, and German food protests rise amid labor turmoil. The Dusseldorfer General Anzeiger notes peace talks with broad freedoms. Magdeburg endures major riot as munitions output strains.
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Argentina Severs Ties Over Monte Protegido Sinking
Buenos Aires demands formal German disavowal for the sinking of the Monte Protegido by a U boat and warns of severing diplomatic relations. Argentina may arm merchant ships if Berlin does not acknowledge the attack while Brazil and the US consider similar steps.
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Star Spangled Banner To Be Printed On Chicago Menus
Chicago dining rooms and hotels will print at least one verse of the national anthem on menus following a decision announced today. The move aims to let patrons join in singing during meals and reflect patriotic spirit.
Germany Not Beaten Enough to Accept Terms Says Curzon
London April 21 Marl Curzon member of the War Council told Derby today that the Entente’s position is encouraging though the end is not yet. He cited recent French soil victories and British artillery superiority firing 4 000 000 rounds into German ranks while warning Germany’s power is not broken to force terms.
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Germans Hit Hard In Gonnelieu Counterattack
British headquarters report a German counter assault on Gonnelieu repulsed with many German dead in front of the British line. British and French forces push on toward Cambrai and the Brianton Plateau while Berlin says drums fire signals renewed offensives on the Aisne and Champagne fronts. Turkey cuts relations with the United States in semi official advices.
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Weather summary for Ohio Indiana and surrounding states
Weather outlook shows fair and warmer in Ohio and Tennessee and Kentucky with Sunday and Monday clear to fair. Indiana and West Virginia forecast fair Sunday and Monday with moderate temperatures. A table for Cincinnati on April 21, 1917 records temperatures, wind, and precipitation at 7 am to 7 pm with highs around 60s and lows in the 40s, noting variations from prior years.
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Balfour Arrives On Visit To Aid Free World From Autocracy
Great Britain's High Commissioners to the International War Council arrive in the United States and head for Washington. Arthur James Balfour, longtime British statesman, praises U S aid to Belgium and German prison camps and stresses allied effort for a lasting peace through victory. The commission departs by special guarded train for the capital amid formal welcomes and strong security.
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Permanent peace seems likely after war says Butler
Dr Nicholas Murray Butler of Columbia University addressed the Cincinnati Commercial Club last night on three war era questions war causes peak and postwar conditions. He argued policy analysis should guide nations towards a secure peace and predicted international cooperation will grow as lessons from the war are learned by peoples paying the cost.
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Taft Warns Russia Weakness Threatens U S in Speech
Former President Taft told the Insurance Society of Massachusetts that Russia is the weak link in the entente allies. He urged broad preparations, proposed a 1 to 2 million man army, and criticized the volunteer system as undemocratic and ineffective.
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Auction set for C. H. & D. Railroad sale in June
United States Court orders the debts and bonds of the C. H. & D. Railroad sold at auction to settle about 30 million dollars in liabilities. Bankers' Trust, Central Trust, and United States Mortgage and Trust push the sale, with Special Master E. W. Strong to conduct it. Upset prices: Cincinnati to Toledo line 3.5 million, Ironton segment 1.285 million. Sale possible in parcels or whole, Dayton area, six weeks' prep.
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Labor Troubles Force Closure of 35 Lynn Shoe Plants
The Lynn Shoe Manufacturers' Association announced that 35 Lynn plants have ceased production due to labor conditions. Between 11,000 and 14,000 employees are affected as unions threaten strikes and wage demands. the U S W O A joint council cites no response to a 10 percent wage increase request.
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Hunger Demonstrations Surpass Five Thousand in Stockholm
In Stockholm a crowd estimated at 5000 workers gathered before the Riksdag Building to demand cessation of food exports, better distribution, and a quick commercial accord with Great Britain. Premier Swartz informed Parliament of the food situation as socialist leader Bran ting urged continued action for workers' demands. Hunger demonstrations spread to populated Swedish cities as laborers marched to City Hall.
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