President Wilson Urges United Aid For War Relief Drive
The article reports President Wilson announcing the Red Cross war fund goal and urging Americans to give all they can spare for relief. He defends unselfish war aims, stands by Russia and France, and calls for solidarity to knit the world against aggression, stressing duty over personal sacrifice.
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New York
Red Cross
Wilson
United Shilea
Punpoah Bs
Ivolves
Weelvolves
Russia
France
Germiny
Phebe
Rene Rifling
Dave Evan
Heral
Beit
Ameren
Red
Hip Wien
Wellema
Trained worm tale from Col Harta Beetem
Col Harta Beetem recalls a trained worm used for fishing with humorous detail. The Detroit Free Press quotes him describing how the worm named Silvers aided in catching fish by bobbing and curling around the hook, while bubbles surfaced as a warning. The worm's death is attributed to brain fever.
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Col. Harta Beetem
Detroit Free Press
Bank of the
Gages
Ted
Silvers
Col
Gordian Knots on Austria and Germany Peace Plans
Die Zukunft article by Maximilan Harden argues Austria Hungary seeks peace to preserve economic ties with the United States. It cites high Austrian debt, potential American funding limits, and the need to transform wartime industry to peacetime. The piece also notes German peace terms include Belgian control, naval fleets, territorial readjustments, and colonial retrocession.
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Amsterdam
Die Zukunft
Maximilan Harden
Germany
Austria-Hungary
United States
Austria
Austria Hungary
America
Italian torpedoes sink Austrian battleship at Pola harbor
Italian forces in Pola harbor torpedoed an Austrian Viribus Critis type battleship. Italian seaplanes engaged Austrian aircraft as patrols and searchlights were dodged. Two Austrian planes were shot down, two planes forced to descend, and all Italian planes returned safely to base.
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Rome
Pola
Veiled Soviet Protest Warns Germany Over Brest Treaty
Washington reports a Soviet protest to Germany dated April 26, recently released, stating Moscow will mobilize all necessary forces to secure the freedom and independence of the Russian republic as it is menaced beyond Brest treaty limits.
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Washington
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Campa Opened for Reserve Officers Training Camps
Washington announces twenty four training camps for reserve officers with an enrollment of 12 000. This raises the total number of officers obtained by this method to 67 000.
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Campa
Washington
Schwab Envisions Three to Four 10,000 ton Ships Daily
Charles M Schwab told the National Committee of the League to Enforce Peace at a banquet that production of three to four 10 000 ton ships per day is the dream. He outlined the plan to boost shipbuilding capacity and national strength.
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Philadelphia
Charles M. Schwab
National Committee of the League
Washington traffic director outlines plan to replace bureaus
Edward Chambers of the railroad administration directs regional railroad directors to establish information bureaus to substitute for the suspended traffic bureaus, detailing steps for rapid data sharing and coordination across agencies.
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Washington
Edward Chambers
The
Railroad Administration
Compulsory German Marriage Plan Reported Before 20th Birthday
A German commission urged compulsory marriage for Germans before age twenty as birth decline prompts state aid and penalties for childless couples. The proposal, reported by Daily Express via Amsterdam, would impose penalties for noncompliance and rewards for wedlock. Red Cross appeals to American Jews for 100000 dollars with Yiddish pamphlets detailing distribution plans.
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London
Germany
Daily Express
Amsterdam
Red Cross
New York
Senate approves bill restricting Hawaii, sent to House
The Senate passed a bill that imposes prohibition related to Hawaii. The measure advances to the House for consideration.
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Hawaii
Washington
Senate
House
Russians Evacuate Finland Retreat to Kronstadt
A Helsingfors dispatch reports Russian forces have evacuated fortified Finland except two strongholds, pulling back to Kronstadt and abandoning the railways.
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Russane
Finland
Stockholm
Kronstadt
Helsingfors
Hoover seeks $7 million for county food offices staff
Herbert Hoover, the food administrator, asks the house appropriations committee for seven million dollars to fund offices and clerical hire serving four thousand county food administrators.
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Washington
Herbert Hoover
House Appropriations Committee
Bennet Will Buried in Paris Per His Wish
James Gordon Bennet proprietor of the New York Herald will be buried in Paris in accordance with his expressed wish. The will is not to be made public until after the funeral.
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Emery Point
Winhiee
Ageramtige
Tien Royer
Draco McEtiior
Secretary of War
Ileland
Pai
York
Paris
James Gordon Bennett
The
New York Herald
Anti German outbreaks in Prague amid calls for Wilson and Lloyd George
In Prague police declare a siege as Bohemian capital reinforces troops after Germanic demonstrations by Czechs and Yugoslavs. Speeches at the Bohemian National Theater denounce Germany and Austria Hungary as rioters flood the streets. Jugoslav participants are ordered to depart. crowds march to the station. In Washington, preparations for the Fourth Liberty Loan begin with a design collection call for posters due by June 1.
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London
Prague
Zurich
Wilson
Clemenceau
Lloyd George
Bohemian
Germany
Austria-Hungary
Austria Hungary
Bohemia
Washington
Treasury
Publicity Bureau
Italy asks U.S. troops for support on front
Washington reports Italy has informed the United States that American troops are greatly desired on the Italian front. Italian officials believe a few thousand U.S. troops under the American flag would boost morale among civilians and Italian soldiers.
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Italy
U. S
Washington
United States
Halian
Textile Plants Closed Amid Berlin Labor Strikes
Amsterdam Herr Kraetalg, a Reichstag member, said four-fifths of Germany's textile industries are paralyzed and idle tile workers face rapidly growing desperation as closures mount across the sector.
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Amsterdam
Herr Kraetalg
So Ehilist
Reichstag
Germany
Coin Into Shells In Amsterdam Germany Nickel Substitution
Amsterdam Germany calls for nickel coinage using zinc substitutes as the metal demand shifts for protection and coin production in a change affecting this class of currency.
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Amsterdam
Germany
Chaplain Bill Passed in Senate and House Action
The Senate approved legislation to provide for the appointment of chaplains for the army, with one chaplain for every twenty lines of service. The measure was then passed by the House, advancing the bill toward final consideration.
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Washington
Senate
Fapkins
He Tlowse
Bavarian Ace Stain Dies In Frontline Action
Bavarian airman Geigel, a lieutenant and ace with 15 aerial victories, was killed on the Weaferd front near the Poloene Crete. The late pilot is credited with SiO 1S serial victories and served with distinction in the Bavarian air service.
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Geigel
Crete
Superguns Damaged and India Raises Army
The German long range guns attacking Paris have been moved to the Krupp plant for repairs per the Contance Zeitung. Washington report notes a $60,900,000 housing bill approved by the Senate and sent to the president. In Simla, India, the government plans immediate recruitment of more than 500,000 men.
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Paris
Krupp
Constance Zeitung
Washington
Thy Conference
Howse
Senate
India
Simla
Indi
Government of
Washington Railroads Face Large First Quarter Deficit
The Washington railroad system shows a $109,000,000 deficit as earnings for the first three months of this year amount to $71,705,000, compared with $1,451,000 in the same period last year, signaling a loss to the government under common operation of about $14,000,000.
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Washington
Melbourne House approves four hundred million dollar loan
A resolution passed in the House of Representatives authorising a loan of 400 000 000 dollars at five per cent interest subject to taxation, marking a major financial move for Australia.
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Melbourne
House of Representatives
Intervention Urged in Russia by London Press
The London press urges allied intervention in Russia to oppose the strengthening German grip and to coastally combat the threat, arguing intervention is necessary to stem German influence.
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London
Russia
Portuguese Government Recognized by Allies and U.S.
Washington reports the new Portuguese government under Dr Paes has been officially recognized by the Entente allies and the United States, solidifying its diplomatic status and support.
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Washington
Dr Paes
Entente
United States
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