High Heeled Shoes and State Fair Funding Debate
Springfield lawmakers debate a high heel ban for women with fines up to 200 for manufacturers as Kirby of Petersburg pushes the measure. The House advances 45000 for State Fair grounds repairs including a subway and a Lincoln cabin, aiming to ease traffic and expand facilities.
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Judiciary Committee
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Vacuum Sunk by German Submarine In Atlantic Route
London May 1 The American oil tanker Vacuum was torpedoed and sunk by a German submarine while en route from New York to Birkenhead England. The crew totaled 39 with 15 Americans aboard including Captain S. S. Harris and 9 naval gunners missing. A boat carrying the muster and remaining crew with the lieutenant and nine gunners is missing. The ship carried a mixed crew including several foreign nationals and naturalizations.
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Vacuum
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New York
Harris
Birkensead
England
Oscar Cittes
Alfred
Prank J. Verney
D. Husted
Mount Vernon
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Toho Kirk
John Simoxon
New York City
Francia
Davison
R. Wikliams
Wisconsi
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W. HH. Grane
Brooklyn
Thoris Wills
Albany
le I Hotton
Niagara
Wis
Joseph Mullen
Mungle
McDileg
San Juan
Joffre Visit Plan Outlined For Western Tour
Washington May 1 The French commission will leave Washington on Thursday and travel to Chicago Kansas City St. Louis Springfield IL to Lincoln's tomb Philadelphia New York Boston then return The schedule is fixed and invitations were many but limited time requires brevity The times of arrival and departure and travel routes will not be published to avoid speculation by press and public.
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New York
Boston
Dooms Speculation in Food Prices Aimed by FTC
Washington conference on Monday brought together state food board representatives to discuss the federal trade commission’s new inquiry into high food prices. President Wilson directs the investigation to address unlawful conditions and curb price manipulation, with Colver noting the wartime stance against speculation and withholding of food.
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Chicago Mayor Summoned Over Joffre Visit Talk
The justice department will formally summon Mayor Thompson to answer for remarks about Field Marshal Joffre's proposed Chicago visit. District Attorney Clyne will likely act on complaints from several prominent citizens.
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Department of Justice
Thompson
Joffre
Clyne
French win trenches in Champagne region
Paris reports a powerful Champagne front attack by Wrench troops capturing several fortified trench networks near Mont Camillet to depths of 600 to 1,000 meters. The war office notes heavy fighting between Arras and Lens with minimal front position changes and substantialBritish losses in subsequent assaults around Oppy.
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Rocux Chombat
Berlin
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Oppy
Parla
Verdun
Morongbierg
Hurteblae
Cerny
Aisne
Bills for Food Control in Washington
In Washington on May 1 Congress introduced food control bills by Rep Lever and Sen Gore to grant presidential powers for price fixing and distribution. The measures aim to curb hoarding and ensure fair supply, with enforcement funding and new agriculture officials, while avoiding antitrust conflicts. Also noted, Sen Frank Augustine of Milwaukee was expelled from the Wisconsin senate for contempt and disloyal remarks.
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Agriculture Committee
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Council of National Defense
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Madison
Wia
Frank Auguse
Milwaukee Socialist
Wisconsin Senate
News Briefs From The War Era
Josephus Deniels the secretary of the navy's oldest son enlisted in the marine corps in Washington. Henry Pabst, nephew of Milwaukee brewer, was accepted by the marine corps in Salt Lake City. Baron wi ediner and consuls in the United States will sail on the Ryndam May 4. Sister Mary Ambrose, longtime secretary general of the Order of Trou dence, died near Verre Haute Indiana. Berlin papers note enemy alien laws will apply to US Cuba and Panama citizens. Choctaw youths eligible for service prepare to enlist under the army bill. Allied airmen bombarded Zeebingge, the German base, with heavy artillery duels. Mayor Thompson refuses to invite the French mission. invitation expected from Senator Lewis. Washington says no more harm to sailing vessels in the German war zone. McAdoo announces after talks. David G. McClure of Blogmitfeld, Indiana, died serving with the British army in France. Charges filed against August Lueders for unpatriotic remarks about General Joffre’s visit. Message from the anti-German espionage group to Petrograd references Lenin and Rasputin. A manifesto argues Lenin should share power with Rasputin.
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Berghui
Amsterdam
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Chicago
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McAdoo
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War Insurance
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Blogmitfeld
Ottumwa
France
Abe McClure
Young McClure
Aetson
Department of Justice
August Lueders
City Election Commission
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Joffre
Petrograd
Kronstadt
Wilson appoints roots to Russia rehabilitation panel
After a White House conference President Wilson and Ellin Root confirm Root will chair a commission to aid Russia. Members named include Edward T Hurley Daniel Willard and Oscar S Straus, all set to advise the new Russian government on rehabilitation work.
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Wilson
Ellin Root
White House
Ruaaia
Edward T. Hurley
Federal
Trabe Commission
Daniel Willard
Baltimore & Ohio Railroad
Oscar 8. Straue
New York
No Hope For 120 Miners In Hastings Mine Disaster
Trinidad, Colorado reports a coal mine fire at Hastings belonging to Victor American Fuel Company near Ludlow. About 120 men are trapped with fears of total fatalities as rescue efforts recover five bodies and search continues.
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Victor-American Fuel Company
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Joffre Seeks U S Army Role On French Front
Marshal Joffre urged stronger French and American cooperation in World War I, praising American valor and British resolve. He conveyed hope that the United States would soon see its flag on the firing line and stressed the allied commitment to liberty and democracy. He and President Wilson affirmed unity, denying any separate American alliance with Europe.
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Joffre
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U-Boat Escaped After Gun Crew Fired on Submarine
London reports Lieut Bruce R Ware commander of the Mongolia gun crew believes their April 1 shot did not sink the U boat. He said they fired at a hostile vessel with a periscope and cannot confirm a hit, only that they knocked off the periscope.
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Bruce R. Ware
Mongolia
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