Train carrying Joffre wrecked near Arcola Illinois
Special train bearing General Joffre and French mission members derailed between Arcola and Elmison Illinois at 7 30 pm injuring several, none of the French party harmed. Secret Service investigating cause as cars derailed accidentally during 40 mph eastward run from Springfield after wreath laying in Lincoln Tomb ceremony.
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Atco
May
General Jottre
Lye Infer ¥ Iitin
Serench
Middle West
Arcola
Itfison
Pennsylvania Valkway
Secret Service
Springfield
Joffre
M. Vivians
Abraham Lincoln
Terre Haute
Ind
Pullman
Serricy
General Joffre
Iant
M. Viviant
Mr. Vivian
Lincoln
France
Illinois
Marshal Joffre
St. Louis
Lawwden
Oglesby
Assembly
Bauman
Lowden
Marne
Rahite
Elimnace
Tam
Tinois
Chicago
United States
Viviani
Chiéeago
Kanegs City
Kansas City
Middle ‘West
President seeks power to regulate food prices and production
Washington reports the administration proposes a sweeping war measure granting the president authority under the war clause to fix maximum and minimum prices for essentials, regulate production, requisition factories, compel releases, control exchange, favor essential freight, and limit grain use for liquor.
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Washington
Congress
Lever
House Agriculture Committee
U S Device To Stop U Boats
New York in May 7 American inventor Wil Han S Saunders asserts a device will end the submarine peril. He notes the statement is personal opinion not official. British admiralty tests reportedly show satisfactory results and reinforce high hopes of both governments.
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New York
Wil Han S. Saunders
Admiralty
Wilson Sits in Gallery as Balfour Addresses Congress
President Wilson sat in the executive gallery as British Foreign Minister Balfour and the British mission were received on the floor. Balfour framed the alliance against militarism and democracy’s effort to secure peace. After his brief remarks, guests gathered at the well of the House and Wilson greeted them in turn.
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Washington
Wilson
Balfour
United States
Mr. Balfour
Caime
Hoover Back In U S From England Arrives May 4
H Hoerbert Hoover arrived from England on an American ship and stated he would proceed at once to Washington. The brief message notes Hoover's return to the United States and immediate travel plans.
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H. C. Hoover
U. 3
New York
Hoerbert
Hoover
England
Washington
Draft Law Goes Into Effect With Nationwide Registration
War department issues instructions for enforcing the army draft law. Governors to oversee registration in each state with sheriffs and clerks administering precincts. Registrars appointed for each ward. one per about 170 prospective registrants, sworn in, with central boards possible in large cities. Absentees and the sick register by mail or through county clerks. colleges and institutions directed to seek instructions. Presidential proclamation outlines deadlines and procedures.
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Washington
War Department
National Army
Reg Istrar
Therin
Jule
Makeup of First Draft Army of U S Detailed
Washington reports the first war army under the selective draft will total 18 638 officers and 588 059 enlisted men in 18 divisions plus 16 regiments of heavy artillery. Infantry divisions include 3 field regiments and support units. cavalry divisions number two with hospitals and auxiliary units. Coast artillery and support troops bring overall strength to prepare for rapid training alongside regulars and National Guard.
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Washington
Var
Nolne
Cuto Milimaries
National Guard
Call U. S. Force to France
The War Department announced orders for nine regiments of engineers to serve in France on communications lines. Recruiting points include New York, St. Louis, Chicago, Boston, Pittsburgh, Detroit, Atlanta, San Francisco, and Philadelphia. Each regiment about 2,000 men, totaling roughly 18,000. Troops to be drawn from railroad and telegraph company employees.
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Washington
War Department
France
New York City
St. Louis
Chicago
Boston
Pittsburgh
Detroit
Atlanta
San Francisco
Philadelphia
Willard Forecasts Passenger Train Curtailment and Rail Shipments
Daniel Willard told the national defense conference that 14,090 U S passenger locomotive units could be redirected. The railroad board hopes to free about 4,000 locomotives for freight service to support allied needs, while shifting the country’s rail output to war support.
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Washington
Daniel Willard
National Defense
United States
Rat Road Board
French Win On Ig Mile Front Pushes German Losses
Paris reports major French gains northeast of Soissons with capture of Chemin-Des-Dames ridge and 6100 prisoners since April 16 drive. British in Bullecourt describe heavy fighting as they advance, reporting prisoners taken and hand-to-hand clashes.
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Paris
Chemin-Des-Dames
Tricolor
Ailette
Bullesoort
Soissonus
War Office
Chemin-Des- Dames
Nivelle
Soissons
Germains
Fieree
Laifans
Froidmont Farm
Braye-la- Laonnois
Cerny
Simall
Telmis
Champnogne
Mont Carillet
Mont Haut
Maisons-de-Champagne
Bullecourt
London
Souches River
U S can feed the world says chamber report
The Chamber of Commerce of the United States says America can bear the global food burden though wheat may briefly shortage due to weather. Gains in corn oats and barley offset the deficit while Australia will spare 114 million bushels of wheat. US winter wheat yield may top last year with favorable weather.
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Washington
America
Chamber of Commerce of
United States
Departments of Agriculture and Interior
Advfsory Food Committee
Council of National Defense
Australia
Dhyanther
Salute Flag Memorial Day Appeal in New York
Memorial day salute urged by the National School Camp association requests every U S citizen to stand motionless and silent with bowed head for one minute as a respectful tribute to the flag in New York on Memorial Day May 8.
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New York
United States
National School Camp Association
Woman Finds Relief After Displacement With Pinkham Remedies
Lima Ohio woman Jennie Moyer writes that after severe health breakdown from displacement she healed using Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound and Sanative Wash. A former midwife of seven years she endorses the product to other women before and after birth and offers to answer letters. Strong claim of medical efficacy and personal testimony from an individual in Lima Ohio.
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Lima
Ohio
Lydia E. Pinkham
Jennie Moyer
North St. Lima
Lydia
Pinkham
Anti Militarist Reflects on Compulsory Training
An anti militarist voices doubt over compulsory military training while another speaker argues training prepares service even if fighting is not certain. The dialogue mocks regimentation and personal liberty versus state discipline, with playful dialect shading the debate.
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Mike
Pete
It Wasn't News to Them A Muncie Marriage Hoax
A young man visited Rev H A Kirk of Muncie and asked him to marry him. He claimed he would return one evening next week for the ceremony. He borrowed 35 cents for a bicycle repair and never returned. The ministers later shared the tale and noted they had each contributed 85 cents to the ruse.
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H. A. Kirk
Muncie
Kirk
Indianapolis
Peace Plans Prompt Promptly for End to Fighting
Mr Rafferty questions support for peace. Mr Dolan affirms, aiming to enter early and end the fighting. A remark on marriage suggests a woman’s fault finding role. Casting sheep's eyes is humor about bashful lovers indoors.
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Mr. Rafferty
Mr. Dolan
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