Enlisted Pay Boost and Military Ranks Detail
The army bill adds 5 a month to the pay of every enlisted man. Present yearly pay in the United States Army and Navy is listed by rank, from generals and admirals to privates, with monthly and yearly figures and allowances for heat, light, quarters, and length of service. A separate peace proposal in Italy and reports of Germany seeking peace with Russia and Italy are noted.
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U. S
Italy
United States Army
Navy
Naval Academy
Army
Marine
Amsterdam
Stockholm
Germany
Russia
Tally
Buenos Aires
Berlin
Lokal Anzeiger
Pressure to Get Aid From South American Nations
In Washington on May 9 diplomats reported entente powers pressuring Brazil and other South American nations to join the war against Germany. A conference between Arthur James Balfour and Brazilian Ambassador de Gama at the Brazilian embassy revealed aims to have Brazil actively engaged for its food and ship resources and to influence other neutrals to break with Germany.
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Washington, D. C
Brazil
Germany
Arthur James Balfour
Ambassador de Gama
Citywide Free Delivery Ad Buys Fat Cattle Hogs and Hides
Local advert promises free delivery to any city area and offers the highest market price for fat cattle hogs and hides. The notice emphasizes nationwide sourcing and prompt payment terms for farmers and packers.
London Suburbs Bombed in Early Morning Raid
Official report says four bombs fell northeast of London in the early hours, killing one man and wounding another. Buildings suffered slight damage and residents were awakened by the explosions as a German aircraft departed.
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London
Seed planting at 35 Aug Cameron
The notice lists Spanish peanuts Maize Sudan Grass and other seed types for planting at 35 Aug Cameron. It records seed offerings and location instruction for agricultural use.
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Cameron
American Ambulance Men Expand War Roles in France
Paris May 7 The American Field Ambulance Corps will add two new branches with U S entry in the war. A military transport service will handle transport and field supplies at offensive points. A military school will train Americans under French officers for commissions in the French army after several weeks.
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Paris
United States
A. Piatt Andrew
Explosion Destroys Osaka Munitions Sheds In Japan
A large explosion in Osaka on Sunday destroyed four thousand residences and many warehouses and factories. At least fifty people were killed with heavy property damage in the Ajikawa River area as fires spread through the city and bridges and ships were damaged. The cause remains a mystery and figures are not yet confirmed.
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San Francisco
Osaka
Japan
San Prancisco
Joss
Tokio
Ajikawa River
Russia
Ajikawa
Conference Advances With Uncertain Agreement On Bill
Report indicates ongoing talks among conferees over a bill with no clear path to consensus. Sources say discussions may stretch several days before a final decision or setback is reached.
From Europe’s battle field to U S farms plan
Washington May 8 Plans nearly complete by the British mission and U S officials to transfer entente prisoners of war to the United States. First arrivals expected within twenty days. Prisoners would work on farms aiding food production as labor shortages bite nationwide. Senator Hale pushes ships seized from Germany to bring prisoners and ship them home laden with supplies. Secretary Lane may open up 1,000,000 acres of unused federal lands in the Northwest to provide work for war prisoners.
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Washington, D. C
United States
Europe
Fred Hale
Maine
Arthur James Balfour
Hale
Congress
Senator Hale
England
France
Council For National Defense
Lane
Deadlock on Army Bill in Congress
Washington D C May conference on the army bill failed to reconcile differences between the Senate and House versions after a four hour session. Key disputes centered on Colonel Roosevelt leading an expeditionary force to France and the age limits for selective draft with Senate 21 to 27 and House 21 to 40. A possible compromise was discussed but nothing concrete emerged.
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Washington, D. C
Senate
Roosevelt
France
House
German Socialists Name Peace Terms
Danish Socialist leader M Borgbjerg brought peace terms to Petrograd for the Council of Workmen’s and Soldiers’ Delegates. Terms urged compulsory arbitration and restoration of territories, with Russia and Poland to decide independence, Belgium Serbia Romania to be restored, and Balkan borders and Adriatic access to be negotiated. Radical promises reportedly broader.
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Petrograd
M. Borgbjerg
Council of Workmen's and Soldiers
Borgbjerg
Denmark
Norway
Sweden
Stockholm
Germany
Russian
Poland
Russia
Belgium
Serbia
Roumania
Bulgaria
Macedonia
Adriatic
Lorraine
Copenhagen
London
5 Social Demokraten
M Borgbjerg
Socialists Propose Peace Plan Sketch in Stockholm Talks
The document discusses how Danish Swedish and Norwegian labor parties back national freedom and restitution of territories in relation to inviting Russian Socialists to Stockholm for an International Congress. It notes Germany's Socialist Democratic party involvement and says M Borgbjerg could outline a peace basis for Socialist unity without an official proposal.
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Denmark
Sweden
Norway
International Socialists Congress
Stockholm
German Socialist Democratic Party
France
England
Germany
M. Borgbjerg
Bann On Flag Reproduction Hit In Apparel Trade
Pittsburg May 10 A Department of Justice order by special agent John R. Dillon bars manufacture and sale of collars ker chief stockings and apparel that reproduce the American flag. The practice is prohibited and not permitted to promote sales as Dillon states.
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Pittsburg
John R. Dillon
Department of Justice
Dillon
Silk Shirt and Feed Advertised by Maier and Produce Co
An old classified item shows a silk shirt priced at 3.95 with an adjacent note about 5.00 for a gale out. It also lists Barrier Maier Co and 35 Farmers Produce Co offering various feed goods including chicken feed.
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Farmers Produce Co
Gillespie County Court to Convene as Board of Equalization
The Gillespie County Commissioners Court will sit as a Board of Equalization on the fourth Monday in May 1917 the 8th day of the month. They will receive from the County Assessor all assessment lists books for inspection correction equalization and approval. Witness Herman Usener County Clerk Fredericksburg May 11 1917.
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Gillespie County
Texas
Fredericksburg
A. D
Selective Recruiting Agreement Reached in Draft Bill Compromise
Washington May 10 The Senate and House conferees reached a compromise on a selective draft measure to raise a great war army by conscripting men aged 21 to 31. The bill drops Roosevelt's volunteer division but preserves a prohibition at military posts. Registration would begin nationwide within two weeks after presidential signature, with training camps to assemble enrollees in September.
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Washington, D. C
Senate
House
Roosevelt
France
War Department
Russia Provisional Government Falls in Coalition Move
Stockholm reports the provisional government of Russia, formed after the March revolution, collapsed as Petrograd announces a coalition ministry. The ecouncil of workers and soldiers delegates emerges after two months of struggle, initially hampering then taking control of the government.
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Stockholm
Russia
Petrograd
Govvernment
Yieter
Daniels Plans to Cope With Submarines
Secretary of the Navy Daniels is reported to hold a complete plan to counter German submarines. The plan, attributed to the Naval Consulting Board, mirrors Saun ders announcement in New York last weekend and credits Elmer A Sperry as the submarine destroyer inventor and gyroscope compass author.
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Washington, D. C
Daniels
Naval Consulting Board
W. L. Saunders
New York
Elmer A. Sperry
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Burrier - Maier Co
Kerrville
Rock Springs
Jno
S. Callaway
Ingram
Ernest Sehareh
Callaway
Albert
ADG, Schumann
Alfred Klaerner
Hopf
Marine Corps
Rome
In- Eter
Sey City
Tichman’s
M. Tichmann
Phone Klaerner’s Cafe
Joe Fiedler
Office
Fredericksburg Pub. Co
Texans
San Antonio Brewing Ass’n
San Antonio
Barrier. Maier Co
Board OF Equalization
Russ Provisional Government
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