War draft army figures outline massive U S mobilization
The Western Newspaper Union reports the first war army under the draft will total about 14 638 officers and 528 659 enlisted men with 16 heavy field artillery regiments. Cavalry divisions near the Mexican border will add 40 000 officers in training. The plan envisions 700 000 active troops overall with 250 000 in reserve and about 200 000 officers to form the framework of the new army. William G McAdoo says funding wartime needs will be readily available without harming the economy.
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New Russian Revolt Fails Amid Clashes and Demonstrations
In Petrograd on May 6 the Council of Workmen and Soldiers delegates accepts the government explanation of its May Day note by 34 to 19 and ends the incident. A rival party clash near Nevsky Prospect sparked gunfire, killing an officer and a girl and wounding several others. Concurrently, French forces report capturing Craonne on the Aisne front near Rheims, while British actions along Arras stall. Reports also note fatigue among Bugilah and German troops after two days of intense fighting and potential entry of China and Haiti into war.
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Arras
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CONTROL FOOD PRICES Bill Aims Absolute War Powers
The Lever bill proposes broad wartime authority for the President to fix prices regulate production and distribution requisition factories and oversee grain use. It would license standard food grades control storage and determine milling mixes while ensuring equitable release of goods. Wilson urges national energy coordination as the U S presses war effort.
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Washington
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Lever
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War council warns as 400000 tons sunk in week
Secretary Lansing and Secretary Lane press state governors and Council of National Defense on war needs. They warn Germany’s submarine on sea and manpower shortages threaten England and France, urging rapid shipbuilding and full mobilization. War may last years. no quick end is expected. Baker says state and federal cooperation essential. French officials seek US troops when ships available.
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Herbert C. Hoover
Baker
German Workers Demand Peace in May Day Protests
Wireless dispatches report mass walkouts across Austria Hungary on May day with Vienna munitions plants idle and meetings calling for peace without annexations or indemnities. Hungary marks holiday as Socialists march in Budapest. A German factory explosion at Trobedorf near Cologne kills thirty women workers. Germany’s strikers total about one million, largely women munitions workers. Navy enlistment nears quota at Washington.
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Vawter Trial Probes Murder Over Home Ruin Claim
Christiansburg Va details show a husband allegedly offering his wife for money to the man he later killed for claimed ruin of his home. Prosecutor frames the case around Prof Charles B Vawter charged with Grockton Heth Jr. killing amid a troubled marriage. An American sailing vessel Margaret was destroyed off the Irish coast on April 7th by a Cuban ring set on fire.
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Christiansburg
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Washington
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U-Boat Sinks U S Ship Vacuum in Atlantic Battle
London May 2 The American oil tanker Vacuum has sunk after being torpedoed by a German submarine. The captain, part of the crew, a naval lieutenant, and nine American naval gunners are missing. The chief mate and seventeen men including three naval gunners are saved. The master and rest of crew plus others are unaccounted for. The Vacuum of 2551 tons gross, 247 feet long, left New York March 30 for Birkenhead with a crew of 34, including 15 Americans.
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Viviani and Joffre Cheered by Senate Tribute
In Washington the United States Senate paid a marked tribute to Vice Premier Rene Viviani Marshal Joffre and Admiral Chocheprat of the French war commission. The historic chamber rang with cheers and hand clapping as Joffre was hailed with Vive les Etats Unis. Viviani spoke of a magnificent victory for democracy aided by the glorious country you live in.
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Treasury certificates to fund war loans via banks
The Federal Reserve Board urged Secretary McAdoo to raise war funds by selling blocks of treasury certificates to banks, to be retired with bonds every two weeks. Proceeds would back loans to France and Italy totaling 200 to 300 million dollars. Carranza takes oath as Mexico's first constitutional president since Madero's assassination on February 28, 1918.
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Death in Utah Horse Deal Tragedy Fallout
Alfred Wood ward, 24, died from a rifle shot fired by his father in Salt Lake City Utah. Authorities say the fatal dispute over a horse deal prompted the tragedy and the father will be charged with first degree murder.
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Alfred Woodward
McAdoo Delivers $100 Million Italy War Loan
Secretary McAdoo transfers a treasury warrant for 100 million dollars to Italian Ambassador di Cellere, marking Italy’s share in the wartime loan. The action occurs in Washington as part of World War I financial support coordinated with Italy.
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di Cellere
British and Allied Advances In Third Arras Battle Review
Long bombardment precedes dawn assault from Vimy to Croisilles and Oppy. British gains on a 12 mile front include Bullecourt and Fresnoy with Canadiants breaking through Hindenburg lines. American plans discussed include medical unit and aircrews, while German losses mount amid broader wartime shifts and domestic bills in Washington.
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Union News Service
London
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Hindenburg Line
Fifty Mexican Bandits Fatally Hurt in Train Confrontation
Report from San Luis Potosi says a group of fifty bandits were fatally hurt and many captured after clashing with a passenger train on April 20 near Guajg. A related incident led to deaths and further casualties as authorities assess the scene.
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Flag Price Spike Triggers Treasury Assistant Secretary Stance
Washington. Assistant Secretary Newton of the Treasury Department characterized the recent rise in the price of American flags as outrageous. The remark underscores concerns over cost of patriotic symbols amid national sentiment.
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Newton
Treasury Department
Late Market Quotation Summary for Livestock and Hogs
Market page lists cattle and hog prices with hay and pulp fed categories. Prices span from 6.25 to 14.00 for calves, veal, cows, feeders, stockers, and hogs, reflecting varied feed types and quality. no clear regional or date specifics.
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Prices for Hides and Pelts in Dry and Salt Markets
Market brief lists dry hides such as Flint vetcher and Flint fall penek with prices around 34 to 36, flint bullana and stax peculaee at 19, and glue and culla items at 18. Salt hides at 2 dic per pound, with horsehides at half to two thirds the price of green salted hides.
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Miscellaneous markets and metal price quotes from New York
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