New Draft Law Outlines Registration at Local Polling Places
The War Department releases directives governing registration for the army draft. Governors lead state plans with sheriffs and clerks organizing precinct registrars one for every 170 people, with volunteers urged to serve without pay. Registrants may be absent or sick by mail or through county or city clerks. Authority rests with officials in cities over 30 000, with penalties and deadlines noted.
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British Foreign Service
Great Britain
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England
France
Geoffrey B. Butler
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Washington
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Butler
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London
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Reegard
Casnot
Jemnoah
Banks Asked to Co-operate in U S Bond Offering
Secretary McAdoo directed 27 513 national state banks and trust companies to receive subscriptions for the 2 000 000 000 bond issue and to telegraph rough estimates of their take for self and patrons. He urged banks to aid the federal reserve in their districts. Subscriptions pour in from major cities and states as the government moves to meet its funding needs. Negotiations continue with Italy France for loans as the first 100 000 000 loan to Italy is completed and the 100 000 000 loan to France is arranged for delivery soon.
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McAdoo
United States
Federal Reserve Bank
Treasury
Italy
Count di Cellere
Federal Reserve Banks
France
Jusserand
Central purchasing committee eyed to supply allied governments
Sir Hardman Lever of the British war mission forecasts a Washington based central purchasing committee to buy all U S supplies for allied governments, replacing J P Morgan & Co. He says Germany faces bankruptcy in credit markets after the war and reconstructive costs will force debt relief. Allies have funded the war by gold, selling securities, and large loans.
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Washington
United States
Hardman Lever
J. P. Morgan & Co
Germany
Conferees OK Pay for Men in Training Camps
Washington statement says army bill provision pays 100 dollars monthly to candidates in training camps seeking officers' reserve corps commissions. About 40 000 men likely to enroll when camps open May 15, with room for more of right qualities. Each of sixteen camps expected to receive 2,500 applicants. War department urges further recruits of proven ability.
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Washington
Army
War Department
Department
Chicago mobilizes naval chasers for Great Lakes
Chicago begins assembling hundreds of small power boats under orders from the navy department. Captain W A Moffett, commandant of the Great Lakes naval training station, oversees the preparation of chasers amid the mobilization.
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Chicago
Neavy Department
W. A. Moffett
Great Lakes Naval Training Station
Planting Potatoes In Indiana Advised For Spring Work
Indiana potato growers are advised to plant in loose loamy soil rich in organic matter. Early potatoes should be planted when conditions allow. late varieties may be planted May 20 to June 10. Use fertilizers with about two percent nitrogen and ten percent phosphoric acid, apply roughly 400 pounds per acre, and space rows 28 to 36 inches apart with seed pieces 12 to 14 inches apart. Potato beetle control includes spraying vines with arsenate of lead solution.
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Indianapolis
G. I. Christie
Ohio
Burbank
Raleigh
Meatless Days Proposed to Indianapolis Hotel Men
State Food Commissioner H. E. Barnard urged Indiana hotels and restaurants to drop all fresh meats from menus two days a week, proposing Tuesdays and Fridays as meatless days. He also urged elimination of fancy foods in favor of simple fare at hotel tables.
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Indianapolis
H. E. Barnard
Indiana
Appointments to Nurses Board and county notices
Indianapolis Governor Goodrich announced two appointments to the state board of registration for nurses Misa Ina N Gaskill who will serve three years from May 12 and succeed Maude F Moore Edna Humphrey of Crawfordsville was reappointed for three years from the same date Fifth Victim at Bail Crossing Gary man K C Sheridan killed when his car was hit by a Michigan Central train lake county investigators and the coroner plan to abolish the death trap after five deaths at the crossing Rochester high school boys surveyed by Professor Walter 92 questioned 12 not cultivating soil 45 cultivate gardens 27 raise potatoes 17 raise corn for 408 acres raises 210000 for Rose Polytechnic institute Terre Haute alumni contribute 157000 Evansville Henry Boyer spanks youngest child and wife receives one fined 6 Studeate First Aid class Earlham College 110 students including 30 men attend drill and instruction
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Goodrich
State Board of Registration
Misa Ina N. Gaskill
Frankfort
Maude F. Moore
Edna Humphrey
Crawfordsville
Hammond
K. C. Sheridan
Gary
Michigan Central
Kennedy Avenue
Lake County
Rochester
O. L. Walter
Milk Dealer Gere Pine Fined in Mayor Case Court
A local court in Kendallville-Thurlo fined Shaffer ten dollars and costs after a plea in the mayor’s court. The irregular trial notes mention Dangels and Orpen with unclear context and date.
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Gere Pine
Kendallville
Thurlo
Shaffer
Costes
Case
Farmers Urged to Plow Indiana Corn Land Amid Shortfall
Indiana farmers face a two week push to break 2 000 000 acres more of corn land to reach 6 000 000 acres for planting. State food director G I Christie warns a delay could threaten the upcoming corn crop and food supply. Goshen reports vacant lots pressed into garden use as circuses are sidelined for the season.
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Indianapolis
Indiana
G. I. Christie
Christie
Boy Scouts to canvass city gardens for relief drive
Fort Wayne Boy Scouts and Camp Fire Girls will canvas households and gather lists of vacant lots and owners for cultivation to support the food relief committee in town. In Waveland the Boys Club with forty members led by Rev. A S Stewart has entered the garden business. every boy cultivating at least 100 square feet wins a motor trip to Purdue University in the fall with additional prizes.
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Boy Scouts
Fort Wayne
Camp Fire Girls
Food Relief Committee
Waveland
A. S. Stewart
Purdue University
Indiana Teachers Urged to Preach Economy
Governor Goodrich told educators in Indianapolis to spread the doctrine of economy in food dress and all useful needs urging thrift across the state. Bedford residents petition the school board with 658 signatures protesting the board’s refusal to hire J B Fagan as Superintendent. Elwood ministers plan street corner religious meetings each Saturday night to boost church attendance this summer.
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Indianapolis
Goodrich
Indiana
Citizens
Bedford
Bedford Schools
J. B. Fagan
Elwood
Ministerial Association
Indiana towns report student ages and civic actions
Terre Haute lists 16 043 youths age six to twenty one an increase of 53 from last year with an estimated city population of 80 000. In Danville vacant lots are plowed for gardens without owners notice and school children may receive the plots. Marion sees the Grant county board of education end the county agricultural agent post amid political opposition. Muncie judge delays all jury cases to avoid spring farming delays. Bloomington IU students offered full credits for farm work and Greenfield adopts eight hour day for municipal utilities workers. Shelbyville street loafers may work planting gardens. Gary farmers pledge one ten dollar animal per township for Red Cross. Brasil boys pledge playground improvements to aid soldiers. Greencastle county board reelects W J King for school attendance. Tell City new Moose neal.
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Terre Haute
Danville
Marion
Grant County Board of Education
Muncie
William A. Thompson
Bloomington
Indiana University
Greenfield
Lelectric
Shelbyville
Gary
Lake County
Brasil—Boysa
Bunker Hill
Greencastle
County Board of Education
W. J. King
Tell City
Moose Neal
United States Commitments to War and Russia Aid
Washington reports a broad U S pledge to fight with the allies to the end of the Prussian autocracy and to supply money material and men. A commission will work with Russian republicans while British and French officers advise American forces and press for rapid deployment to Europe.
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Clark
Washington
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France
Balfour
Viviani
Joffre
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Ihs
Europe
Russia
Germany
Petrograd
Repubican
America
Great Britain
Uncle Sam
Rusaia
Seaa
Commission
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