Draft to 2 Trillion War Force Plan Unveiled
Washington April 28 administration forces won a first test vote in the house to pass the selective conscription bill striking volunteer amendments. After passage the War Department moves to implement within ten days the draft system for 2,000,000 trained troops, with county sheriffs and postmasters aiding in nationwide registration and cantonment site preparations.
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Washington, D. C
Administration
House
Kalin
Military
Army War College
Washington
War Department
U-boat believed not sunk after April 19 attack
Lieutenant Bruce R. Ware of the Mongolia insists the shot against a German submarine did not prove the U-boat sunk. He noted only hitting a periscope and knocked it off, while a British expert warned that dislodging a periscope does not guarantee destruction.
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London
Bruce R. Ware
Mongolia
Dave
Ware
Lloyd George Calls Ireland a Comrade and War Unity
In a Guildhall speech Premier Lloyd George, honored with freedom of London, outlined 1918 plans and wartime strategy. He urged converting Ireland to a loyal comrade, linking Irish settlement to a swift victory while noting ship losses and America’s entry into the war.
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London
Guildhall
Lloyd George
Lloyd* George
United States
America
Ireland
Comrad
No Separate Peace By Russia Promised
Ambassador Francis in Petrograd reports Russian provisional government grateful for American Jewish sympathy. It warns against any separate peace with Germany and notes danger from German militarism to new Russia.
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Washington
Francis
Petrograd
State Department
Milyoukov
New Russia
Germany
German Losses in Aisne Reach 235000
Paris reports German casualties in the Aisne fighting exceed 200000 with estimates up to 235000 including killed wounded and prisoners making one of the war’s largest totals to date.
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Paris
Aisne
MARSHAL JOFFRE Victor of Maine Now Hero of Washington
In a dramatic shift the famed commander Marshal Joffre earns a new title as a celebrated hero in Washington while his wartime exploits in Maine are recalled with admiration. The piece highlights his leadership and public reception across the Atlantic theater.
U S Considers New Loans to France and Italy
Washington reports indicate talks between French and Italian representatives and treasury officials may yield loans to France and Italy within a week or two. France could receive about 100 million dollars with Italy receiving a smaller amount from additional treasury certificates. A further 250 million dollar issue is under study by Secretary McAdoo.
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Washington
United States
France
Italy
Treasury Department
Treasury
Me Adoo
Navy on fighting basis urging all ships in commission
Washington April 28. The Navy Department announces that every fighting ship of the United States Navy including active and reserve units is now in commission and on a fair war footing.
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Navy
Washington
United States Navy
Navy Department
Turkish envoy seeks stay in United States for wife’s health
Abdul Haki Hussein Bey, charge d affaires at the Turkish embassy, asks the state department to allow him to remain as Turkish and Austrian officials depart after diplomatic relations break. He cites his wife’s poor health. The department rules he will not be compelled to depart at this time.
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Washington
Abdul Haki Hussein Bey
State Department
British Gain Ground as Aisne Fighting Worsens
Paris reports dramatic German losses on the Aisne with about 130 guns captured and over 200000 killed wounded or prisoners. British gains near Roeux Gavrelle and along the Arras Cambrai road are announced with quarries at Hargicourt taken. French trenches seized around Moronvilliers Hurtebise and Cerny.
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Arras
Cambrai Road
Moronvilliers
Hartebeise
London
Roeux
Gavrelle
Arras-Cambrai Road
War Office
Hargicourt
Paris
Hurtebise
Cerny
May Confess Vote Frauds
Evansville Indiana April 28. After a meeting of attorneys and twenty Democratic defendants slated for federal court in Indianapolis next Tuesday it was said many would plead guilty when the trial opened. Attys said the decision was up to the men and would be announced soon. Reports said Chief of Police Schmitt County and City Chairman Ed Jochim and City Controller Jochim would not plead guilty.
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Evansville
Ind
Indianapolis
Schmitt
Ed Jochim
Jochim
Body of Private Stewart Sent to Sister in Richmond
Richmond Ind April 28 Postmaster Charles I Beck was notified that the body of Private William T Stewart colored of K company Twenty fourth infantry had been sent from Columbus N M to his sister Mrs Mabel Jefferson of this city No information concerning the manner of the trooper death has been received here.
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Richmond
Ind
Charles I. Beck
William T. Steward
K Company
Twentyfourth Infantry
Columbus
N. M
Mabel Jefferson
Borah to Retire from Senate at End of Term
Senator William E Borah announced in Washington that he will retire from the Senate at the end of his current term.
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Washington
William E. Borah
Senate
Root Accepts Chairmanship of American Commission to Russia
Fliha Root former secretary of state after talks with President Wilson and Secretary Lansing formally accepts the chairmanship of the American commission to Russia. He spent an hour with the President at the White House discussing objectives. The commission will include three or four principal members with a staff and is expected to depart for Russia within a few days.
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Washington
Fliha Root
Wilson
Lansing
Russia
Root
White House
Seven Americans Killed on Vimy Ridge Listed
Ottawa April 28 The Canadian casualty list names seven Americans killed in action on the first day of the battle of Vimy ridge.
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Ottawa
Battle of
Vimy Ridge
Ovation for Mongolia Gun Crew in London
Captain Emery Rice and Lieutenant Bruce R. Ware of the Mongolia received a large ovation at the American Luncheon club in London. The recognition came for sinking a German submarine with a single shot on April 19, witnessed by about 200 attendees.
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U. S
London
Emery Rice
Mongolia
Bruce R. Ware
Duke of Abruzzi May Lead Italian War Mission to U.S.
The report notes that the Duke of Abruzzi could head Italy's war mission to the United States. It outlines possibilities for his leadership role and the potential impact on Italian diplomacy during the period.
Germany fears May Day strike wave across nation
Copenhagen reports German newspapers warn of a revived May Day strike movement. Officials led by Chancellor von Bethmann Hollweg issue a formal proclamation to the states urging workers not to join agitators and to keep munitions flowing, as unions face pressure and appeals mount to restraint.
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Copenhagen
von Bethman-Hollweg
Germans in Riga War Front Reported Active Artillery
An official statement notes active artillery fighting along the Riga front in late April. The clash concentrates in the sector tied to Russia’s December offensive, with both sides engaging in heavy bombardment and troop movements surrounding Riga and Petrograd.
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Riga
Petrograd
Russia
Markets Report Chicago and Kansas City Live Stock Prices
The Chicago market shows hog receipts 16,900 with light shipping at 15.50 to 15.70 and heavy packing 15.50 to 15.80, cattle receipts 2,000 with steers 11.50 to 12.50 and cows 9.10 to 11.25. grain quotes include wheat 2.76, corn around 1.62 to 1.63, oats 0.72 to 0.74. Kansas City reports cattle receipts 400 with steady trade, hogs 3,500 with top 15.85 and typical ranges 15.00 to 15.75, lambs 16.00 to 16.50 with steady to higher tone.
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Kansas City
Marriage licenses rise with conscription talk in Hartford City
In Hartford City Indiana on April 25 a noticeable uptick in marriage licenses is noted since Congress introduced the conscription bill. The April record averages almost one license per day, with no open charges indicating men avoiding army service.
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Hartford City
Ind
Congress
Two Rail Workers Killed In Indianapolis
Two construction gang members from Chicago were instantly killed when struck by a Big Four train in Indianapolis on April 25. The accident occurred as the workers were at the scene carrying out duties. Both victims were identified by local authorities.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Chicago
Prices of Feod Food Rise Sharply as U S Enters War
Chicago April 28 Prices of foodstuffs including May and July wheat surge to record levels amid war demand and shortages. A wholesaler warns prices may stay high. calls for curbing speculative traders and urging consumers to buy only as needed while supply lasts.
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Chicago
Feod
United States
U Boats Efficient, U-Boat Blockade Narrows Supply Routes
Washington reports German submarine blockade growing more efficient. Cabinet discusses rapid delivery of ships for Entente supply. France seeks funds food fertilizers coal steel oil and transport equipment especially ships. War may last, Daniels plans faster destroyer builds while large warship work slows.
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Washington
France
Daniels
Doctor Loses Both Legs After Auto Crash Fire
Wabash Indiana April 27 Dr L W Smith prominent physician and surgeon had both legs amputated after his car turned over and caught fire unable to escape until nearby farmers arrived to help
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Wabash
Ind
L. W. Smith
Mob Attacks German Newspaper Offices in Curitiba
A Curitiba dispatch reports a mob attacked a German newspaper after it harshly criticized Ruy Barbosa Brazilian ambassador to Argentina. Two soldiers were wounded during the disturbance.
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Rio de Janeiro
Curitiba
Brazil
Arus
Ruy Barbosa
Argentina
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