Russian government weakened by internal strife and food shortages
Washington reports disquieting Petrograd news shows Russia unable to field large armies. Socialists gain sway, food and munitions short, transportation strained, and German influence suspected. Weather hampers German offensives, but a dry ground could allow von Hindenburg to press Petrograd as the objective.
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Washington
Russia
State Department
Petrograd
von Hindenburg
U. S. Plans Big Food Army for War Efforts
Secretary Houston supports enlisting 2,000,000 men and boys in a work army for agricultural production. Resolutions from a St. Louis agronomy conference urge Congress to appropriate 25 million dollars for a nationwide food campaign to boost crops. The plan calls for underage youths and older or disabled men to join the labor force in farming, munitions, and supplies.
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Houston
Washington
Department of Agriculture
St. Louis
United States
National Army
Allied Admirals Arrive in Washington for War Cooperation
British Vice Admiral Browning and French Rear Admiral Grasset met with Secretary Daniels and Admiral Benson to discuss allied naval cooperation. They arrived aboard their flagships and will help coordinate Atlantic and Caribbean patrols with U S forces. Further conferences with entente ambassadors and navy officials are planned.
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U. S
Washington
Browning
Grasset
Daniels
Benson
United States
Siips
Entente Ambasesdors
Navy Department
England
France
U S Senate Pushes Ship Requisition Power
Senator Swanson of Virginia introduced a bill, likely administration sponsored, to authorize the government to requisition all ships launches and other craft for naval purposes.
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U. S
Washington
Senator Swanson
Virginia
Administration
Meatless Days Enforced Across Britain in War Ration
London enforces one meatless day weekly with meatless Tuesday in the capital while other parts of the United Kingdom observe meatless Wednesday. Lord Devonport's ruling now in effect.
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Britain
London
Lord Devonport
United Kingdoms
Secretary McAdoo Submits War Tax Plan Proposals
Secretary McAdoo presented to the Senate Finance and House Ways and Means committees a plan to raise about half the first year war cost, $1.807 billion, through higher income and excess profits taxes, broadening levies on imports, stamps, liquor, sugar, tobacco and more. The data, sent to Congress, avoids recommendations. the note highlights a 50 percent income tax rise for 1916 and possible changes to exemptions and rates for 1917 and 1918.
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Washington
Administration
McAdoo
Senate Finance
House
Ways and Means
Senate
Congress
Treasury
Lloyd George Forecasts End of War and Peace
Premier Lloyd George told an American Luncheon club in London that U S entry seals the war against military autocracy and that ships will secure victory. He predicted real peace soon and emphasized the United States plans to build a thousand ships for the Atlantic.
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Lloyd George
London
United States
Atlantic
Germans to Work for U S Crews From Captured Ships
Washington April 16 The government has decided to use crews taken from German merchant ships in American harbors for farming and other labor. The men are held in immigration stations while the Treasury holds the ships. The Labor Department oversees the crews and studies the best placement and work assignments. As alien enemies they may not be admitted without government conditions.
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Washington
Treasury Department
Department of Labor
United States
Dismantling Wireless Stations Ordered for War Period
Government orders dismantling all wireless telegraph stations not operated by the government during the war. Noncompliance will lead to confiscation of equipment.
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Washington
Kuropatkin Arrest Reported in Turkestan
Tashkent April 18 Gen Alexi Kuropatkin governor general of Turkestan his assistant General Yorofelff and General Stivers chief of staff were arrested by the council of soldiers delegates in Asiatic Russia.
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Kuropatkin
Tashkent
Russia
Alexi Kuropatkin
Turkestan
Yorofelff
Stivers
Council of Soldiers’ Delegates
French Break Through 25 Mile Front In Major Drive
Paris reports a first line of German positions captured as French forces under General Nivelle advance from Soissons toward Craonne and Juvincourt. The British tally adds 14 000 prisoners and 194 guns with continued heavy fighting and rain.
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Soissons
Reims
War Office
Craonne
Nivelle
Juvincourt
Bermericourt
Aisne Canal
Loivre
Courcy
Ville-Au-Boig
Alsace
London
France
Lens
Haig
War Zone Declared Around American Ports
An official announcement on Friday established a war zone around U S ports with prescribed defensive areas in American waters. Ships entering after sunset are warned they will be fired upon without question under traffic restrictions in these districts.
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Washington
States to Increase Guards Amid War Emergency
Washington April 17 government reverses course and confirms states may form new units of the National Guard under existing law. This plan could expand the Guard from about 125000 to 400000 at peace strength or over 600000 on war footing as governors are urged to first fill present units.
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Washington
War Department
Willard Ready to Fight When Country Calls Married Boxer Enlists
Jess Willard announced in Philadelphia on April 17 that despite a rejection by a recruiting officer for being married his offer to serve remains valid. He will join the first batch of married men drafted for service and pledged to be ready whenever the nation asks the married man to help.
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Jess Willard
Philadelphia
Sinking of British Tanker Narragansett Off Irish Coast
The Narragansett a large British oil carrying steamer was sunk by a German submarine off the Irish coast. The loss was reported by shipping circles in New York on April 16.
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New York
Carranza Marriage Declares Mexican Neutrality in War
The Mexican congress states Mexico remains neutral in the European war and hopes to aid in a settlement. President Carranza’s first marriage is noted as part of the announcement issued at El Faso Texas on April 17.
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Mexico
el Faso
Tex
Carranza
Mexican Congress
Quentin Roosevelt Joins Canadian Aviation Corps
Quentin Roosevelt son of Theodore Roosevelt joins the Canadian aviation corps for flight training en route to service with the American army on the European front.
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Quentin Roosevelt
France
Montreal
Col
Theodore Roosevelt
Canadian Aviation Corps
Volunteers Sought by United States for 500000 War Army
Washington reports the war department will issue instructions to recruit 500000 volunteers to fill the regular army and National Guard. About 4355 volunteers have already enlisted in wartime status. Analysis shows 517868 volunteers total, with 161519 for the regular army and 200349 for the National Guard.
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Washington
War Department
Regular Army
National Guard
Congress
Frank Rockefeller Dies in Cleveland
Frank Rockefeller brother of John D Rockefeller died at his Hollenden hotel apartment after an operation. Present at the bedside were Mrs. Rockefeller and his daughters Mrs. W F Nash Mrs. Walter Bowler and Miss Alice Rockefeller. Once estranged since 1898 over money matters he had a long conflict with his mulitimillionaire brothers. Born in Richford New York in 1845.
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Cleveland
Frank Rockefeller
John D
Hollenden
Rockefeller
W. F. Nash
Walter & Bowler
Alice Rockefeller
Lfe
John D. Frank Rockefeller
Jon D
William A
Richford
National Defense Urges State Councils Across Union
The Council of National Defense asked every state to form a state council of national defense to cooperate with the national body in preparing the nation for defense and war against Germany. Some states already have these councils.
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Council of National Defense
Washington
Union
Actress Sarah Bernhardt Taken to Hospital in New York
The 71 year old actress Sarah Bernhardt was moved to a hospital in New York after weeks of illness. A report indicates she was to undergo a surgical procedure.
Archbishop Blenk Near Death In New Orleans
Archbishop James H. Blenk deteriorated to a life threatening state in New Orleans as the last rites were administered His background includes birth in Germany and a former bishopric in Puerto Rico.
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Blenk
New Orleans
James H. Blenk
Germany
Porto Rica
Senate approves $5 billion war bond bill in slim session
The Senate unanimously passes a $5 billion bond issue with $3 billion for entente loans and $4 billion for U.S. war effort, to be issued as bonds and short-term certificates. Amendments cover tax exemption, treasury reporting, bank safety, and conference with the House before final passage.
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Washington
United States
America
Germany
Senate
Wilson
House
Simmons
Williams
Stone
Penrose
Lodge
Noeg
Indispensable Method In It
A dialogue notes a husband mixing cocktails for his wife's parties and enjoying a drink himself. The exchange emphasizes courtesy and usefulness in domestic roles. The speaker admits to taking opportunities to sample beverages during events.
Cascarets Offer Cleanse for Liver and Bowels
A vintage advertisement promotes Cascarets as a 10 cent box laxative to clean the stomach and liver, ease constipation, and prevent headaches and biliousness. It claims gradual overnight effect with no griping and markets to men and women nationwide.
Enterprising Newsboy Offers Odd Help at Station
A theatrical representative recalls a lively encounter with the most enterprising newsboy. A small boy ran up at the station asking to guide or flip for him, offering services in a bold, humorous bid.
Locked Out and Frustrated Husband Returns Home
Very late Mr. Bings forgets his latchkey rings bell. Mrs. Bings confronts him about visiting a sick friend. She scolds him and slams the window. The tale closes with the line about marriage and spite.
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