Allies Huge Loan To Entente Under War Revenue Plan
President Wilson outlined paying the war bill while the conflict continues. Congress to raise 1.75 billion in taxes for the year ending June 30 1918, plus a 5 billion bond issue. Of the 5 billion, 3 billion would be loaned to the Entente at about 3 1 2 percent interest. Remaining 2 billion to finance US war needs. Plans foresee margins for safety if tax measures fall short.
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Congress Reconvenes For War Legislation
Washington April 9 Congress met to fund the war effort against Germany. A bond issuance bill to authorize billions in debt is likely the first act, with passage expected this week. The Senate is seen approving bonds after the House acts, with filibuster tactics limited by rules. An emergency war fund of 100 million dollars was approved in the deficiency bill and may be joined by House action soon.
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Munitions Board Created by Council of National Defense
Washington April 10 The Council of National Defense announced the creation of a general munitions board to supply the army and navy with weapons and equipment. It will be headed by Frank A Scott of Cleveland and will balance military and industrial needs, granting officers and industrial leaders significant control similar to Britain's minister of munitions.
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Billings Patriotic Meeting Aims to Boost Army Recruiting
Billings plans a patriotic rally with thousands marching through streets and a monster demonstration in a local theater to express loyalty to the war effort and boost army and navy recruitment. Local organizations, city workers, and fraternal groups will take part in the parade and program.
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Germany
Lettiena
German Raider Rumored Off Nantucket Lifts Coast Alert
Rear Admiral Griffin reports a suspicious vessel 45 miles south southwest of Nantucket lightship at 3 15 am. British vessel logs say a commercial raider of 10 000 tons may have been sighted, but officials decline to confirm if it is the same craft. A prior sighting described a raider in the Europe lane amid fog and wary watchers, as naval observers note U 53’s October 8 exploits by contrast with today’s clearer seas.
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Edward G. Blakeslee
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Mississippi
Pacific Ocean
George Rogers Clark
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Ledyard
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Captain Grey
Senator Hogan Named Farm Board Appraiser
Spokane April 10 Word was received from Washington of the appointment of two appraisers for the Spokane federal farm loan board The appointees are T S Hogan of Billings Montana and J H Anderson of Medford Oregon Each appointee will earn a salary of 2400 annually Hogan is a rancher from Billings who helped organize local federal farm loan associations.
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Spokane Federal Farm Loan Board
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Medford
Ore
Hogan
Federal Farm Loan
Chicago Grain Market Mixed as Wheat and Sate Turn
Wheat May opens at 2.05 with 2.08 high and 2.02 low and 2.96 close. July trades at 1.10 to 1.854 with 1.80 low and 1.82 close. Oats May shows small ranges and late quotes around 63 to 64 percent.
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Uwuly
Jeffersons Grand Plan Unfolds For Lewis And Lewis
President Jefferson reveals to his guests that the United States has acquired Louisiana from Napoleon and will fund an expedition to explore the western lands from the Missouri to the Pacific led by Captain Meriwether Lewis. The announcement marks a bold dawning of American expansion and democracy.
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Wyoming
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Dillon, Mont
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Chevrolet
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