Baker Returns From Europe Praises Allied War Effort
Secretary Baker arrives in Washington after Europe trip and schedules a War Department conference. He expresses pride in the achievements of U S and allied troops and says he will focus on speeding American reinforcements to France while recognizing the potential German threat. He notes plans may rest with General Foch and President Wilson.
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France
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Atlantic
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Liberty Loan Drive Starts in Ninth Federal District
Washington reports Liberty loan pledges topping 691 million dollars with 118 million added since yesterday. Minneapolis district early results show farmers buying freely and German-population communities posting strong first-day records.
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Washington
Treasury
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Liberty motor tested on 325 mile flight from Langley field
Mineola April 16 Major Roy Brown of the United States signal corps piloted a Liberty powered airplane arriving at the aviation field after a 325 mile test flight from Langley field Virginia in three hours and 15 minutes Accompanied by Liberty motor expert George Duzane the motor has logged nine hours and did not miss a stroke on the trip according to Duzane
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Roy Brown
United States Signal Corps
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Langley Field
Virginia
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George Duzane
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Duzane
Swiss Minister Predicts Safe Passage for Grain Ships
Hans Sulzer, Swiss minister, said early guarantees of safe conduct by Germany would allow American ships carrying grain to Cette in France. He cited Switzerland's food shortages caused by neutral shipping scarcity and denied that Germany threatened to sink grain ships to force cargo sharing with Switzerland.
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Germany
Cette
France
Hans Sulzer
Switzerland
United States
Bulzer
German Fleet Prepares for Large Naval Raid
Geneva reports great activity at Kiel and other German bases with coal and ammunition shipments to the fleet. German contingents with heavy guns recalled from the western front are replaced by Austrian artillery. indications point to a major naval raid imminent.
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Switzerland
Kiel
Western Front
Sub Sinkings Show Drop in British Merchant Losses
London reports the week ending March 80 saw the lowest number of sinkings since 1917 with four vessels over 1,600 tons two under 1,600 tons and two fishing boats sunk. Admiralty notes 11 vessels attacked unsuccessfully, including two prior efforts, and lists arrivals at 2,384 and sailings at 2,496.
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Germany
Admiralty
Loss of Ten German Trawlers in Cattegat Action
The British admiralty reports ten German trawlers sunk in the Cattegat between Sweden and Denmark by gunfire. All crews were rescued by British ships and taken to safety.
Wallace Jr. Named Special Assistant to AG on Enemy Aliens
William Wallace Jr appointed to handle enemy alien questions in New York City Brooklyn northern New Jersey and other parts of the port. He organized a central office in the post office building to manage all cases.
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William Wallace, Jr
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Brooklyn
New Jersey
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World News Briefs From Around the Globe
Reports describe Dutch streets lit by conflict as troops fired on attackers killing a woman and wounding several. Other items note political shifts in the U S Chamber of Commerce election, prison escapes in Missouri, and an American labor mission arriving in Britain. Also covered are salary hikes proposed for federal workers, German peace stance shifts, Texas saloon closures near army camps, and Meantime, statuary removals in Washington.
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Holland
Senate Passes Drastic Sedition Bill Amid War Debate
Washington April 18 The sedition bill prohibiting disloyal language or acts against the army draft Liberty loans carries penalties of 20 years in prison and $10,000 fine. It passed the Senate without a record vote and heads to conference with the House. The measure targets speech or actions aiding Germany or opposing the United States and punishes abusive remarks about government forces and war materials production.
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German Empire
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Craft recruits fuel Marine Corps enlistment drive
Billings April 18 Sergeant Linden in charge of the U S S Marine recruiting station reports a need for 20 000 more men for overseas companies and is aiming to enlist 1 000. Eligible are ages 18 to 36 and registered or married men. Recruits span farmers miners lawyers druggists engineers electricians teachers movie operators musicians and many other trades showing wide industry representation.
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Marines
Austro Hungarian Foreign Minister Resigns Portfolio
Amsterdam reports Count Czernin, Austro Hungarian foreign minister, has resigned. Emperor Charles accepted the resignation and entrusted Czernin with foreign affairs until a successor is named.
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Chicago Market Reports Highlight Record Lamb Prices
Chicago market notes April 17 show strong receipts of 26 000 head with mixed and heavy livestock selling high. Cattle receipts at 16 000 yield firm prices for native steers at 10 80 to 16 80 and calves to 14 50. sheep reach 13 to 17 85 with lambs 16 50 to 21 50 including a new price record.
St Paul Livestock Market Report April 17
Hogs receipts 7800, market steady with range 16.90 to 17.10 and bulk 17 to 17.10. Cattle receipts 3500, killers steady with steers 7.50 to 16.60, cows and heifers 7 to 12, veal calves 6 to 13.50, stockers and feeders slow at 6.50 to 11. Sheep receipts 200, market steady with lambs 8 to 19.50, wethers 7 to 14, ewes 5 to 14.
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Omaha Livestock Market Report April 17
Hog receipts 17 500 with prices 15 to 20c lower. Heavy and mixed hogs $16.60 to $16.90, lights $16.75 to $17.05, pigs $10.60 to $15.50. Cattle receipts 12 500 with steady to strong prices. native steers $12.50 to $16.50, cows and heifers $9.0 to $13.25, western steers $9.50 to $18.50, stockers and feeders $7.60 to $12.50, bulls $8.60 to $12. Sheep receipts 7 000 with strong market. yearlings $18, wethers $14.60 to $16.50, ewes $14.26 to $16.26, lambs $19.60 to $21.
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Omaha
Grain prices and quotes from Chicago market report
Chicago grain prices show corn No 2 yellow 1.70 to 1.72, No 3 yellow 1.65 to 1.66, No 4 yellow 1.45 to 1.65. Rye No 2 nominal, Barley 1.40 to 1.78, Timothy 5 to 8. Data includes white varieties 89% to 10% standard 80 to 90 percent.
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Minneapolis Grain Market Report April 17
Wheat receipts total 89 cars vs 219 a year ago. Corn No 3 yellow 1.48 to 1.58, oats No 3 white 0.58 to 0.86, flax 4.09 to 4.12, flour unchanged. Shipments 44,641 barrels. Rye 2.58 to 2.59, barley 1.45 to 1.85, bran 83.14.
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Minneapolis Grain
Minneapolis
U. & Steel Corporation to Launch First Big Ship
Hoboken N J April 16 The first ship built at the government's request by the United States Steel corporation will be launched at Newark New Jersey by mid May and produced at Mobile Alabama and Newark yards.
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United States Steel Corporation
New Dirk
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