Draft registration day likely June first under war army bill
Washington May 18 President Wilson’s approval clears the war army bill for law. A proclamation will set June 1 as the registration day for men 21 to 30, with 500000 in the first draft and volunteers to aid Roosevelt’s France plans. Draft machinery is ready. training not before September.
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John Barrett Sees Latin America Helping to Feed Allies
John Barrett argues that Latin American nations can boost Allied food supplies. He cites regional crops and trade links as key to sustaining military and civilian needs during wartime.
Redmond Accepts Convention Plan for Irish Self Government
London May 18 John Redmond leader of the Irish nationalists rejects Lloyd George’s home rule settlement but accepts calling a convention to decide government for Ireland. He writes that the assembly must be fully representative of Irish Creeds interests and parties and be summoned without delay.
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Lloyd George
Ireland
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Senate adopts draft bill in war army measure vote
Washington May 18 the senate approved the conference report on the war army bill by 65 to 8 and sent the measure to the President for signature. Opposed were Gore Grenna Hardwick Kirby La Follette Norris Stone and Trammell.
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American Steamer Hilonian Sunk by Submarine Near Genoa
The American steamship Hilonian was torpedoed and sunk off Genoa Italy with four crew members dead. Captain Williams and engineer Fred Schmidt were saved. the cargo of provisions was worth 2.5 million dollars and the ship valued at 1 million. The Hilonian left New York April 27 for Genoa. 2911 tons gross, 39 crew. The Harpagus, a British 5866 ton ship, was also torpedoed with about 40 crew members. no Americans aboard.
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Tax on Incomes Boosted Again in Revenue Plan
An earlier report indicates the administration will seek a further raise in the large revenue plan, now modified by Kitchen. The move signals continued push for higher income taxes to fund programs.
Insurgents Supported As War Tax Edges Higher
Washington May 18 Representative Kitchin said war revenue could top 2.245 billion, with the House boosting millionaire tax rates and planning a large deficit fill. The administration backed increases as Republicans and Democrats rush amendments. Captain James McDonald reported a submarine engagement off the Irish coast as the Sardinian voyage continued.
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Russia reorganizes government under new war minister
New war minister Kerenski wins concessions from the provisional government and seeks peace without annexations while pledging continued strength at the front. Three socialists join the cabinet and a socialists in command of the armed forces signals moves toward a constituent assembly amid army unease and reports of unrest.
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Wheat Prices Fall on Entente Holdouts and Embargo News
Wheat slips on the Chicago board as the July option loses up to 16 cents and September up to 12 cents amid reports the U S government urged Entente nations to release massive wheat holdings. Argentina imposes a second wheat export embargo while oats corn and hog prices also ease.
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Soldiers fall ill and one officer dies after meal at camp
Four soldiers from the Third Pennsylvania Infantry on police duty were hospitalized after poisoning at Port Perry. Lieutenant Corcoran died soon after a meal from a restaurant run by Carl Miller, and several guardsmen showed similar symptoms. Coroner Dr. C B Schildecker noted death appeared sudden and not due to strychnine poisoning.
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Navy may assign torpedoed Vacuum survivors to new ship
Seaman F. T. Lasher of Elgin Illinois and George T. Wilson of Missouri Valley Iowa, survivors of the torpedoed steamer Vacuum, have applied to be assigned to another armed merchant ship. It is possible the Navy Department will grant their wishes. Lasher and Wilson were in the second lifeboat to depart the Vacuum after the attack. Those in the first and third lifeboats were swept overboard or died from exposure.
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Wilson
Draft plan delays call to 500000 as crops time nears
Washington May 18 In response to Senator Jones proposal that the new selective draft army help harvest crops Secretary Baker said the first 500000 men will not be called before Sept 1 due to depleted supplies and there will be no significant interference with the labor supply until that date.
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Baker
German Torpedo Boat Sinks North of Dutch Coast
A German torpedo boat sank north of Schiermonnikoog Island in the North Sea off the Dutch coast. The cause was either a mine strike or a torpedo hit, according to a Central News dispatch from Amsterdam dated May 18.
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G O P Revolt Demands Immediate Party Reorganization
Washington May 18 The Republican members of the house issue an ultimatum for a total reorganization. They aim to oust James R. Mann of Illinois and other longtime leaders and replace them with a steering committee led by young progressive members. They warned Mann to convene a caucus or be stripped of leadership.
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Chicago Packers Ship Wrecked off Cape Constantine
The three masted ship Standard owned by Libby McNeil Libby of Chicago is a total wreck off Cape Constantine in the Bering sea. Nearly 150 men are aboard with only twenty nine rescued, per a message received by the naval radio station.
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Chicago
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Harbor Improvement Plans Urged by Secretary Baker
Secretary Baker advised Congress to authorize harbor improvements at New York, Norfolk, San Francisco, Puget Sound, Boston, Philadelphia, San Diego, and Mare Island Navy Yard as essential for naval defense.
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Wilson Meets British Labor Delegation in Washington
British labor delegation sent by Premier Lloyd George to discuss American labor during the war is presented to President Wilson in Washington at the request of Samuel Gompers.
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Lloyd George
Samuel Gompers
Wilson
Baseball Results From Boston New York Brooklyn and Philadelphia
In Boston RA HF CHICAS 6 17 Seaton Elliott Allen Barnes Gowdy. In New York St Louis 24 2 Watson Pierce North Snyder Gonzales Schupp Middleton McCarty Raiden Kreuger. In Brooklyn Cincinnati 10 17 8 Perry Eller Schneider Clarke Huhn Smith Cheney Coombs Miller. In Philadelphia Pittsburgh 8 11 2 Carlson Mamaux Wagener Fischer Rixey Lavender Killifer.
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First Cavalry to become artillery regiment in Illinois
Springfield May 18. In a bid to boost Illinois national guard units for service in France the First Illinois Cavalry will be converted immediately into an artillery regiment.
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Springfield
Ill
Illinois National Guard
France
Iowa to Enforce Blue Laws Nationwide Next Sunday
Des Moines reports that Iowa’s blue laws begun in Des Moines last Sunday will spread to the entire state next Sunday. Authorities say the enforcement will be statewide and include all areas governed by the law.
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