House Approves Draft Plan to Build 2 Million Army
Washington April 28 Administration leaders won the first test vote on the selective conscription bill. The measure passes 279 to 98 after striking volunteer amendments. Within ten days post passage the War Department will begin nationwide registration to form a 2,000,000 man army with sixteen cantonments and county officials aiding the process.
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War Department
Congress
Washington, D. C
Administration
House
Representative Kahn
Military
Army War College
Washington
THINK U BOAT IS NOT SUNK
Lieutenant Bruce R. Ware of the Mongolia states that his gun crew’s April 19 hit on a German submarine did not prove the U boat sunk. He notes they only knocked off the periscope and cites a British expert’s view that a damaged periscope may not mean destruction.
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London
Bruce R. Ware
Mongolia
Tdpare
Ware
Lloyd George urges loyal Ireland as war aim progresses
In a Guildhall address Premier Lloyd George accepts London freedom and outlines 1918 plans. He notes submarine losses, asserts America’s entry balances ships, and calls to convert Ireland from hostile neighbor to loyal comrade to speed victory.
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London
Guildhall
Lloyd George
Lloyd’ George
United States
America
Ireland
Comrad
No Separate Peace: U S Jewish Support to Russia
Ambassador Francis in Petrograd informs the State Department that the Russian provisional government appreciates American Jewish sympathy and opposes any separate peace with Germany, warning of the danger posed by German militarism. The note reflects coordinated support as Russia gropes toward a new government.
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Washington
Francis
Petrograd
State Department
Milyoukov
New Russia
Germany
Germans Suffer Massive Losses in Aisne Fighting
Paris reports German casualties in the Aisne fighting exceed 200000 with a likely total of 235000 including killed wounded and prisoners making one of the war’s largest totals to date.
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Paris
Aisne
Navy on Fighting Basis in All Ships In Commission
Washington reports that every fighting ship of the United States navy including active and reserve vessels is now in commission and on a fair war footing according to an official navy department announcement.
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Navy
Washington
United States Navy
Navy Department
Marshal Joffre Victor of Maine becomes Washington hero
A proclamation elevates Marshal Joffre titled Victor of Maine to hero status in Washington as public acclaim grows for his wartime leadership. The feature highlights his praised tactics and the broad support he garners across civic groups.
US to Grant Loans to France and Italy Soon
Washington reports ongoing negotiations between French and Italian representatives and treasury officials. Aimed loans to France around 100 million dollars with Italy smaller, drawn from treasury certificates. consideration also of another issue up to 250 million dollars by Secretary McAdoo.
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Washington
United States
France
Italy
Treasury Department
Treasury
McAdoo
Turkish envoy seeks stay amid diplomatic break
Abdul Haki Hussein Bey charge d affaires of the Turkish embassy asked the state department to allow him to remain in the United States after others leave due to the rupture of relations. He cites his wife’s poor health as the reason. The department ruled he will not be compelled to depart at this time.
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Washington
Abdul Haki Hussein Bey
State Department
British Breakthroughs Near Arras Cambray Road in War Drive
British forces seized positions between Roeux and Gavrelle and near the Arras Cambrai road as French troops claimed trenches on Moronvilliers heights Hurtebise and Cerny. German losses reportedly exceed 200000 with 130 guns captured. New shell expenditure records set during early Arras fighting.
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Moronvilliers
Hartebeise
London
Roeux
Gavrelle
War Office
Hargicourt
Paris
Hurtebise
Cerny
May Confess Vote Frauds
Evansville Indiana April 28 following a meeting between attorneys and twenty Democratic defendants to be tried in federal court in Indianapolis next Tuesday many would plead guilty when the trial is called Attorneys asserted the decision was put up to the men and their decision would be announced soon Reports were current that Chief of Police Schmitt County and City Chairman Ed Jochim and City Controller Jochim would not plead guilty
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Ind
Indianapolis
Schmitt
Ed Jochim
Jochim
Troops Body Sent to Sister After Tragic Loss
Richmond Ind April 28 Postmaster Charles F E Beck was notified that Private William T Steward colored of K company Twenty fourth infantry had his body sent from Columbus NM to his sister Mrs Mabel Jefferson of this city. No information about the manner of the trooper's death has been received here.
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Richmond
Ind
Charles FE. Beck
William T. Steward
K Company
Twentyfourth Infantry
Columbus
N. M
Mabel Jefferson
T Raoper
Borah Announces Senate Retirement at End of Term
Senator William E. Borah announced that he will retire from the Senate at the end of his current term, ending his long tenure in national politics.
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Washington
William E. Borah
Senate
Root Accepts Chairmanship of American Commission to Russia
Elihu Root former secretary of state formally accepted the chairmanship of the American commission to Russia after talks with President Wilson and Secretary Lansing. The panel will have three or four principal members with a staff, and is to depart for Russia within a few days.
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Washington
Elihu Root
Wilson
Lansing
Russia
Root
White House
Seven Americans Killed on Opening Vimy Ridge Day
Ottawa reports seven Americans killed in action on the first day of the battle of Vimy Ridge as listed in the Canadian casualty roll.
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Ottawa
Battle of
Vimy Ridge
Ovation for Mongolia gun crew in London luncheon
Captain Emery Rice and Lieutenant Bruce Ware were honored by 200 guests at the American Luncheon club in London for the Mongolia sinking a German submarine with a shot from the Mongolia on April 19 191? The event followed the vessel’s April 28 report.
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U. S
London
Emery Rice
Mongolia
Bruce R. Ware
Duke of Abruzzi Likely to Lead Italian War Mission to U S
Italian statesman reports indicate the Duke of Abruzzi may head a wartime mission to the United States. The envoy would discuss military cooperation and potential supplies as Italy aligns with Allied efforts.
Germany fears May Day strike across empire
Copenhagen reports widespread German worry that last week’s strike movement could revive. Chancellor von Bethmann Hollweg’s official proclamation warned labor against interfering with munitions work and urged workers not to be swayed by strike agitators, while papers urge unity to avoid lurching into action.
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Copenhagen
von Bethman-Hollweg
Artillery Fighting Reported on Riga Front
Petrograd says active artillery clashes continue along the Riga front, focusing on the sector where Russia began its December offensive, in the official statement.
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Petrograd
Riga
Russia
Chicago and Kansas City live stock and grain market report
Chicago markets show hog receipts at 16 000 with light shipping at 15.50 15.70 and heavy at 15.50 15.80 while cattle receipts total 2 000 with steers 11.50 12.50 and cows 9.10 9.75. Wheat No 2 northern spring at 2.76. corn No 2 white 1.62 1.63. oats 0.72 0.78. Kansas City reports cattle 400 steady, hogs 3 500 steady to higher with top 15.85 and lambs 16.00 16.50.
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Chicago
Kansas City
Rise in Marriage Licenses After Draft Debates
In Hartford City Indiana on April 25 a noticeable rise in marriage licenses occurs since the conscription bill was introduced in Congress. The April record averages nearly one license per day reflecting a trend amid wartime service concerns.
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Hartford City
Ind
Congress
Two Rail Workers Killed In Indianapolis Train Strike
Two construction gang members from Chicago were instantly killed in Indianapolis when struck by a Big Four train. The accident occurred April 25.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Chicago
Prices Up Again to Stay as War Bites Food Prices
Chicago April 28 Prices rise across all departments due to wartime demand after U S entry into the war. May wheat hits 2.70 a bushel while prices for flour follow. Experts predict prices will stay elevated, urging conservation and cautious buying to avert shortages.
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Chicago
Feod
United States
Board of Trade
U boats press on supply lines as cabinet weighs aid
Washington reports rising efficiency of the German submarine blockade and says the cabinet discussed rapid shipping for Entente aid. The French mission lists France needs money food fertilizers coal steel oil and ships to move goods to the old world. Secretary Daniels plans faster destroyer construction while larger warship work may slow.
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Washington
France
Daniels
Doctor Loses Both Legs After Auto Crash
Wabash Ind April 27 Doctor L W Smith prominent physician and surgeon had both legs amputated after his car overturned and caught fire. He was trapped inside until farmers arrived and freed him.
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Wabash
Ind
L. W. Smith
Soldiers Hurt in Brazil Riot
A riot in Rio de Janeiro injured two soldiers after a mob attacked the offices of a German newspaper that harshly criticized Brazilian ambassador Ruy Barbosa. The dispatch from Curitiba reports the clash and injuries.
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Curitiba
Brazil
Arus
Ruy Barbosa
Argentina
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