Plan Curbing Higher Prices Vs Food Dictator
Federal authorities plan Chicago as a major food depot to supply the army and private needs. An army of over a million and rising prices prompt government commandeering of food supplies, fixed pricing, and direct purchases from producers with Chicago as the central hub. Griffin named for economic board. University of Illinois professor urges farm labor training and enlistment.
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Chicago
United States
America
Army
U. S. Army
Federal Building
Albert Kniskern
Eastman
H. G. Sharp
United States Quartermaster Department
H. B. Lyford
Council of National Defense
German Papers Barred from Mails by Senator Poindexter
Washington April 5. Dailies printed in German would be barred from the mails by a Poindexter resolution. He said most papers would be loyal but one German propaganda paper could harm public opinion.
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Washington
Poindexter
Ship With American Sunk Near French Coast
The Norwegian steamship Farmand sailing from New Orleans January 17 for Havre was sunk by a U boat off the French coast on Tuesday. George S. Taylor & Co. received the cablegram. Most of the eighteen aboard were Americans.
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New Orleans
Farmand
Havre
George S. Taylor & Co
BREAK WITH AUSTRIA EXPECTED BY U S OFFICIALS
Washington reports indicate a break in diplomatic relations with Austria is certain as officials refuse to discuss the matter. Count Tarnowski, Austrian ambassador designate, remains secluded at the embassy while aides say no one there can speak for him. The Hague says Tarnowski may soon receive his passports. The President warned in Congress that Austria’s submarine warfare jeopardizes relations.
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Washington
United States
Austria
State Department
Count Tarnowski
Hague
Congress
Hangs Himself in Kenosha Barn
Cecil Wheaton, believed to be from Righton Michigan, hanged himself in a Kenosha barn. Police found two notes in which he blamed himself and addressed Mary B., calling her the best girl in the world.
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Kenosha
Wis
Cecil Wheaton
Righton, Mich
Mary B
Cedric Safe in Port After Transatlantic Voyage
The White Star Line steamship Cedric arrives safely at a British port after departing New York with several thousand tons of cargo. Officials announce the voyage completed without incident.
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Cedric
New York
White Star Line
Line
Two Mexicans Held as Spies in Brooklyn Foam Fort Sightings
In New York on April 5 two Mexican nationals were detained by federal authorities in Brooklyn. Charges stem from photographic films found on them showing guns and planned fortifications at Rockaway Beach.
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New York
Brooklyn
Rockaway Beach
James B. Merwin Dies at 87 in Brooklyn
James B. Merwin who spoke with Abraham Lincoln in Illinois in 1855 for temperance and served as Civil War chaplain died in Brooklyn. He was born in Connecticut and was eighty seven years old.
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James B. Merwin
New York
Illinois
Abraham Lincoln
Brooklyn
Connecticut
Police to East Boston docks battle ships interned
A squad of Rush Police left for the East Boston docks where the interned German vessels are located. The exact mission could not be learned.
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Boston
East Boston
Students Farm Company Formed at Lawrence College
Appleton Wisconsin April 5 The Lawrence company a new military organization that will volunteer its services has been formed at Lawrence college.
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Appleton, Wis
Lawrence Company
Lawrence College
Morris Defeats Fulton in Foul-Lasting Boxing Bout
In New York on April 5 Carl Morris was awarded the decision over Fred Fulton after a fifth round foul. The slugging bout between giants included a bloody exchange. Fulton split Morris’ nose and Morris fouled Fulton in the stomach, leading to the decisive ruling.
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New York
Carl Morris
Fred Fulton
Morris
Fulton
Morris Fulton
Oklahoma
Man Arrested After Jewelry Theft in Girard Case
Columbus Indiana April 5 Charles Garrett thirty three attempted to sell a gold ring to Robert Graves twenty quarreled over price Garrett knocked Graves down Officers found in Garretts socks five gold rings a gold locket and charms six silver spoons a razor and three safety razors The jewelry and spoons were identified as Miss Minnie Shultz property Garrett was jailed on burglary charges
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Columbus
Ind
Charles Garrett
Robert Graves
Garrett
Graves
Minnie Shultz
Men of Present to Pay for War
Wall Street is portrayed as patriotic with government plans to curb profits from war material. Officials say profits will be limited, with taxes taking excess gains, while manufacturers voluntarily cooperate. Lloyd George pushes taxes to erase war costs, ensuring the present generation bears the burden.
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Lloyd-George
New York
Wall Street
Washington
Brendan Wall
Wallstree
Financial District
England
Wilson
America
Bill gives President power to requisition ships
Washington April 6 Chairman Padget of the house naval committee introduced a bill to grant the President immediate authority to seize ships necessary to conduct the war.
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Washington
Padget
House Naval Committee
Senator Norris Speech Sparks Treason Threats From Colleagues
Colleagues denounce Senator Norris for an antiwar address that sparks accusations of treason while debates loom over loyalty and dissent in the chamber.
Illinois Regiment Mustered in Chicago
Chicago April 5 Nine hundred eighty nine officers and men of the First Illinois infantry were mustered into federal service. When asked if ready 204 refused the oath while the remainder took it in a body. The order to muster is seen as a prelude to duty beyond Illinois.
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Chicago
First
Illinois Infantry
War Department
Illinois
Dave Montgomery in Critical Condition After Re lapses
Chicago April 5. Actor Dave Montgomery, who underwent intestinal surgery two weeks ago, has suffered another relapse. This is his second setback in five days and physicians and friends are alarmed over his condition.
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Dave Montgomery
Chicago
Chicago Markets Report Hogs and Cattle Prices and Grain Quotations
Chicago live stock receipts 21 000 hogs with light to heavy classes priced from 11.65 to 15.35 and cattle receipts 12 500 with steers 11 50 to 12 25 cows 8 40 to 9 10 and prime dealers around 15.00. Cash grain shows wheat at 2.00 and 1.99 for respective grades corn at 1.27 and 1.274 and oats around 66 to 67 cents. Produce lists Butter at 39 to 48 cents per pound and eggs near 30 to 31 cents, poultry and dressed meat prices included. Omaha market notes higher hogs 14.40 to 15.10 and cattle 9.50 to 12.80 at midweek.
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Omaha
Senate Votes War on Kaiser shockingly harsh breathes on treason
Senate votes war on Kaiser. La Follette's three hour address provoked Williams to accuse him of pro German sentiment and treason. Lodge defends the resolution urging seizure of German ships and vigorous war. House committee backs Martin war bill declaring war is required.
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Washington
Senate
Senator la Follette
Wisconsin
Williams
Mississippi
la Follette
Herr von Bethmann-Hollweg
Rethmann-Hollwer
Great Britain
Illinois Endorses Universal Military Training
Springfield April 5 Illinois becomes the first western state to endorse universal military training. The house concurred in the Curtis joint resolution memorializing Congress to inaugurate the system with a unanimous viva voce vote. Edward Curtis of Grant Park originated the resolution in the senate last week, where it also passed unanimously.
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Springfield
Tlllinois
House
Curtis
Congress
Edward Curtis
Grant Park
Senate
Brokers Face Indictment For Tax Evasion On War Emergency Tax
Chicago April 5. Confessions of two Board of Trade operators reveal an alleged plan to dodge the war emergency tax. Charges allege they destroyed records that should have been turned over to government officials and may lead to indictments of several traders on the Board of Trade.
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Chicago
Board of Trade
Army Bill Passes in 25 Minutes
Washington April 5 After a brief twenty five minute debate the House approved the annual 240000000 army bill The measure mirrors the version that failed in the Senate last session.
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Washington
House
Senate
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Sert
Belgium
Reichstage
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Bethmann-Tlollwee
House Foreign Affairs Committee
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Gage of Hattle
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