U S Troops to France to Join Front in Small Group
President Wilson and General Joffre discussed American cooperation with France in a long meeting. A small number of U S troops, likely National Guard units, would be sent to France within a month with British transports loaned for the voyage. Regulars will drill recruits at home as the nation builds a broader force.
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Britain
U. S.S
Washington
Wilon
Joffre
America
France
National Guard
United States
White House
War Department
England
General Staff
Regular Army
Army
Wer
Department
Keeu
Mayor William Hale Thompson Refuses to Invite Joffre
Chicago Mayor William Hale Thompson takes a firm stance by declining an invitation extended to Marshal Joffre. The move signals postwar political caution and diplomacy priorities shaping city affairs.
Lake steamer burns off East Sister Island in gale
An unidentified freight steamer burned amid a fierce southeast gale on Lake Erie off East Sister Island. Observers at North Bass Island saw the vessel ashore and burning fiercely. A government tug from Put-in-Bay was forced to retreat due to high seas and heavy winds. The storm raged at about fifty miles per hour.
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Toledo
Lake Erie
East Sister Island
North Bass Island
Put-a-Bay Island
Carranza Inaugurated as Mexico's Constitutional Leader
Mexico City May 2 Venustiano Carranza took office as the first constitutional president since the assassination of Francisco Madero on February 23, 1913.
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General Carranza
Mexico City
Venustiano Carranza
Mexico
Francisco Madero
Phone Strike Armistice Reached in Manitoba
Winnipeg May 2. The Manitoba telephone employees strike is paused for 24 hours as negotiations resume seeking a settlement.
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Winnipeg
Man
Manitoba
Woman Rescued After 16 Foot Fall Into Well
Mrs. J Russell of Moline Illinois weighing 280 pounds fell sixteen feet into an abandoned well in Davenport Iowa. Fire department used a temporary derrick to hoist her to the surface and she is under medical care.
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Davenport
J. Russell
Moline
Ill
Rockingham sinks. Nebraskan renamed ship disaster unfolds
London reports the American steamer Rockingham formerly Nebraskan sunk by a German submarine with thirteen missing. The Vacuum tally shows twenty-three dead after earlier reports of survivors including Captain Harris and five gunners. Other crew losses include Lieutenant Thomas U. S. and boatswain C. Nelson among several landed and missing.
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Tore
Harris
James EF. Williams
John Williams
George W. Parker
D. H. Locke
H. J. Musshorn
E. Husted
C. Nelson
O. Donald
Charles J. Fischer
Charles F. Luckan
London
Rockingham
Nebraskan
Camden
N. d
Garland Steamship Corporation
Baltimore
Liverpool
Charles Edwards
Brooklyn
Edwards
New York
United States
Germany
White Star Line
America
Newport News
California
Navy
Vacuum
H. L. Washington
Thomas
U. S
Cyclone Strikes Sullivan County Indiana Causes Severe Damage
A small cyclone swept a five mile path in southwest Sullivan County Indiana on May 2 injuring Bart Parker and destroying several houses and barns. The storm cut off communications as telephone wires were down and a relief party with physicians was dispatched from Carlisle.
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Sullivan
Ind
Sullivan County
Carlisle
Bart Parker
Market Report Mixed Hog and Cattle Prices Across Regions
The market report shows hog receipts at 33,000 with light shipping at 15.35 to 15.55 and heavy packing 15.40 to 15.75 while pigs vary 11.75 to 13.60. Cattle receipts total 23,000, with steers 11.75 to 12.50 and cows 9.00 to 9.75. prime dealers listed at 11.75 to 12.25. Regional summaries include Kansas City and East Buffalo quotes for hogs, cattle, and sheep, with varied prices and trends across locations and stock types.
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Kansas City
East Buffalo
Dunning and Stevens
Hve_ stock commission
N. Y
Meyer London Socialist Protests Root’s Mission to Russia
Socialist congressman Meyer London objects to Root’s trip to Russia, raising political tensions in the party. London argues for cautioned diplomacy while Root discusses aims with Soviet officials.
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Root
Russia
Defense Board Is Named by Lowden in Illinois War Effort
Governor Lowden appoints fifteen prominent Illinois citizens to state councils of defense for the duration of the war. Members include Samuel Insull of Commonwealth Edison as chair, along with Charles J. Wacker, J. Ogden Armour, Dr. Frank Billings, John A. Spoor, Levy Mayer, Joan P. Hopkins, BR. F. Harris, John Harrison, John G. Oglesby, David F. Shanahan, John H. Walker, Victor A. Olander, Fred W. Upham, Mrs. Joseph T. Bowen, and other notable figures from Chicago and Springfield.
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Springfield
Ill
Lowden
Illinois
House
Samuel Insull
Commonwealth Edison Company
Chicago
Charles J. Wacker
Chicago Plan Commission
Chica
J. Ogden Armour
Packer
Frank Billings
John A. Spoor
Union Stock Yards Company
Levy Mayer
Joan P. Hopkins
BR. F. Harris
Ilinois Bankers’ Association and Agriculturist
John H. Harrison
Danville
John G. Oglesby
Elkhart
David FE. Shanahan
John H. Walker
Lieut Col Fabry Arrives With Joffre Blue Devils Leader Here
Lieutenant colonel Fabry, once a leader of the Blue Devils, is now in the city to meet General Joffre. The sight of the famed unit draws crowds as authorities arrange ceremonies and briefings.
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France
Fabry
Roosevelt time planned for Joffre visitors
Chicago hosts a French mission led by Marsha members to spend two days in the city. The schedule includes luncheons, receptions, dinners, a Saturday tour of the Art Institute and University of Chicago, and a mass meeting at the stock yards amphitheater. Mayor Thompson aids the arrangements and attends major events.
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American Press Association
Thompson
Marshal Joffre
French War Commission
Chicago
Marsha
French At Mission
Windy City
Art Institute
University of Chicago
Stock Yards
Pike spawn project opens at Trilake hatchery
Deputy Game Warden John Fleming opened the fish hatchery at Trilake resort near Columbia City Indiana and expects to produce spawn for 15 000 000 wall eyed pike for Indiana lakes and streams.
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Columbia City
Ind
John Fleming
Trilake Resort
Here
Indiana
U-Boat Menace Perils America Warned By Secretary Lansing
Secretary Lansing warned of a serious submarine threat as U boats reportedly sink 400 000 tons weekly. He said the United States must rapidly build ships and prepare for a long war while pledging government effort to address the danger.
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Washington
Lansing
Germany
Berlin
Lane
Council of National Defense
England
France
United States
Department of the Interior
Atlantic
Baker
Daniels
McCain
Crowder
Army
Wilson
Africa
Italy
Guard
National Guard
State and
National Defense Councils
Major Toffel to be Colonel of Indiana National Guard unit
Indianapolis May 3 Major J J Toffoy United States Army will become the colonel of the new 800 man infantry regiment to be organized as a unit of the Indiana national guard. The towns to supply companies for the Fourt h infantry regiment have not been announced by the adjutant general.
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Indianapolis
J. J. Toffoy
Indiana National Guard
Proclamation Urges Tightening Wheat Economy
King George signs a proclamation urging the public to reduce bread consumption by at least one fourth and to practice economy in the use of all grains. The notice calls for widespread frugality in food use across households.
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London
George
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T. Roosevelt
Lansing Voic
Lal
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Maj. Toffel
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