Rioting in Quebec Over Conscription Leaves Several Dead
In Quebec on April 2 violence erupted between anti conscriptionists and the military. Four civilians were killed and others wounded. about a hundred rioters were arrested as troops, including Second Central Ontario rifles and Royal Dragoons, dispersed crowds with bayonets and machine guns amid fog and sniper fire.
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Ambulance Trains Move Wounded Through Belgium to Germany
Amsterdam reports enormously long ambulance trains passing Liege and Namur en route to Aix la Chapelle and other German areas. Wounded French front soldiers are de trained at Namur as France’s hospitals struggle to care for the surge of casualties.
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Super cannon plans submitted to Daniels in Washington
Naval ordnance experts report plans for a long range gun similar to one used to bombard Paris. They doubt its military value justifies the time and money required for development. Reported range around 105 miles.
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One Day for Prayer Resolution Introduced in Senate
Senator Gislinger of New Hampshire introduced a resolution in the Senate calling for a day of public humiliation prayer and fasting for the safety and welfare of the nation's cause. The measure was adopted without debate.
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Commission to study national meat policy during war
President Wilson assigns a five member commission to determine if a national meat policy or direct federal control is needed. Philadelphia police corruption charged by the Commission on Training Camp Activities is forwarded to state and city leaders for cleanup help.
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Food administrators discuss flour cards and hoarder prosecutions
In Minneapolis a meeting of six north western states food administrators urged card systems to check wheat flour transactions and strict action against hoarders. They supported all state invoicing of excess flour stocks and considered using mixed flour, while debating consumer cards and voluntary conservation as war continues. Attendees included Atkinson Ladd Wilson Herried Diers Logsden representing state agencies.
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Food Administration
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Minnesota
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Wyoming
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Iowa
White Star Liner Celtic Torpedoed But Not Sunk
The White Star steamship Celtic, torpedoed while en route to the United States, has reached a British port safely. A cable message read Celtic safe, suggesting return to departure or another British port, with reports noting efforts to prevent sinking and optimism for quick refit.
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Lenroot Elected Senator by Wisconsin Republicans
Milwaukee April 3 on returns Congressman Irvine Lenroot Republican has won the United States senate seat over Democrat Joseph Davies. Republicans and Democrats claim the disloyal vote went to Socialist Victor Berger as Wisconsin votes loyally for Lenroot by about three to one.
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General Leonard Wood Passes Frontline Physical Test
Major General Leonard Wood passed his physical examination for active service at the front and will command his division at Camp Funston Kansas. The War Department announced this, dispelling rumors that he would be shelved after the stringent test for generals headed to France.
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