Diverse Global Notes From Inter Mountain Globe
The issue surveys railway tunnel ideas under a Firth estuary funded by coal mining revenues, Peruvian ancient textiles surpassing modern mills, Japan tea sanitation, Texas peanut farming profits, indigo revival in China, infant mortality gains, sleeveless French fashion, a Canadian ear covering hat, a Philadelphia piano vacuum attachment, Bermuda onions in Texas, war department watchmen applicants, Philippine population figures, peat field horse shoes, historic beard taxes, German POW pay, French cast iron shells, U S postal savings, migratory birds navigation, and various global curiosities.
DAYS MAKE GAINS IN ILLINOIS CITIES
Wengo April 3 Illinois towns voted on liquor questions in 39 townships. Women aided anti saloon wins, ousting about 200 saloons. Wets carried 17 townships, none with large cities. Bloomington and Rock Island delivered key blows to John Barley Corn while Moline and Dixon stayed dry. Springfield remained dry. A dry legislature next fall could back federal prohibition. F Scott McBride commented.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wengo
Tiiola
Wets
Bloomington
Rock Island
Womne
John Barley Corn
Breer
Ciitles
Moline
Dixon
Springfield
Chicago
F. Scott McBride
Timolr Anti-Saloon League
Anld
Americans to Fill Up Lines in World War I Unity Effort
Washington April 3 Secretary Lane declared at the Americanization conference that American troops will thicken the allied western line as they join a united effort to defeat the German menace. He urged ending illiteracy and forging a unified polyglot America into a new race with more to live for and to die for.
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Washington, D. C
America
Lane
New York
Massachusetts
Russia
Treason Gases On Trial At Cedar Rapids
In Cedar Rapids Iowa Jacob Mier of London faces a federal trial charged with treasonous remarks and refusal to join the Hed Crows to aid Germany. John Reichert a German Lutheran pastor from London faces additional treason charges. US District Attorney O Connor says Wittkowski of Cincinnati, arrested recently, will not be indicted due to alleged mental imbalance.
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Cedar Ra
Jacob Mier
London
Mier
Germany
John Reichert
United States
O'Connor
Wittkowski
Cincinnati
Tamu
Ukraine Supplies Bread to Germany Amid War Movements
In April reports note Ukraine shipping large bread stores from Kiev to Berlin under German supervision. Ukrainian Soviet forces in Konotoh retreat after heavy casualties, while near Rovensk they attack the German Fourth Army. On the Charkoff front retreat by enemy forces is recorded in Achurks and Lebediani regions.
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Petrograd
Ukraine
Germany
Kieff
Berlin
Ralineay Ander
Konotoh
Sarym
Rovensk
Voroshba
Fourth Army
Charkoff
Achurks
Lebediani
Aerlet
Charko
Explosion Fatal to Three Soldier Boys in Army Camp
An accidental explosion in a Pennsylvania engineer company tent at Augusta camp killed one corporal and two privates, with another corporal fatally injured and three privates lightly wounded. The blast rocked the nearby section of the camp.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Augusta
Company F. 10Ard Engineers
Pennsylvania
Wets in Los Angeles Mobilize for Dry Vote Clash
Prohibitionists sue in superior court alleging wets in Venice and Watts aim to defeat the dry election set for April 6. About 1200 venters are named as defendants with some voters challenged and to be struck from the register.
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Los Angeles
Cal
Venice
Watts
Superior Court
Mud Spattered Americans Push Toward Battle
American troops in France battle mud and flooded trenches as they move toward a planned fight. General Foch’s appointment as generalissimo spurs morale and a brigade with Allied forces amid renewed enemy bombardment and rainy conditions.
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Fred &. Ferguson
France
Foch
Toul
Lenroot Leads Wisconsin Senate Fight As Votes Tally
Irvine L Lenroot republican holds a lead over Joseph Davies democrat by about 7640 votes with 86 percent of precincts counted in Wisconsin s senate race Berger socialist trails with 79711 Davies 116335 Lenroot shifts forecast toward victory as Milwaukee county results favor Berger and Davies acknowledges outcome. Lenroot vows support for war and Wilson in the final fights.
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Milwaukee
Wis
Irvine J. Lenroot
Joseph &. Davies
Wisconsin
Lenroot
Davies
Victor Berger
Leggdale
Leader
Berger
Milwaukee County
Wilson
Daniel W. Hoon
Epiale
Strange Disease Found Among Sheep at Union Stock Yards
Quarantine placed on pens at Union Stock Yards Portland after a mysterious illness affected several sheep. Surgeons investigated the illness amid reports of possible feed contamination from nearby Belvidere. Authorities awaited further tests to determine cause and scope.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ron
Portland Veeder Hurley
Union Stock Yards
Belvidere
Congress Pushes War Bills Amid Wartime Urgency
Washington April 4 Congress moves toward rapid passage of Victory bills with priority in both houses to accelerate war preparations. Julius Kahn seeks a house rule to fast track military age amendments while Senate consent is obtained to expedite action within days. Proposals include basing quotas on Class 1 numbers, calling deferred men, and registering all ages 21 since last June 5, ahead of a possible second draft.
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Washington, D. C
Congress
America
House
Julius Kahn
House Military Committee
Reon. P
Senate
Neus
Kahn
Six Die as Missouri Storm Swings Through Counties
Six people are reported dead as a powerful Missouri storm strikes multiple counties near St. Louis. The wreckage stretches across towns damaging homes and property, with an intense weather front leaving communities in shock and seeking safety.
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St. Louis
Deetarey
Seine Seeen
Broddard
Former British Champ Fighter Dies in France Duel
A former British boxing champion, famed for a bout with Jobo L. Sullivan in Chantilly, France, died in a three round contest. The report notes the fighter’s death following the match as authorities investigate the incident.
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Tehell
Jobo L. Sullivan
Chantilly
France
Development of 105 mile gun hampered by Congress delay
Washington April 4. Officials say the 105 mile gun development is being hampered by congressional delay and insufficient funding for naval proving grounds. The Navy estimates for proving ground territory in King George County Maryland was cut from 2 million to 1 million dollars, delaying tests crucial to wartime efforts and potentially reducing naval efficiency.
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Washington, D. C
America
Navy
King George County
Maryland
Wood says this is not last great war in address
Maj. Gen. Leon A. Wood told Baltimore listeners that the current conflict is not the final great war and warned that if America does not speed its strength, the next clash may occur on U.S. soil. He urged readiness and a strong, balanced defense to deter future wars.
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Wood
Baltimore
America
Leonard Wood
Immediate Action Urged on Income Taxes
Washington April 4 Government revenue officials will push immediate payment of income taxes after the Liberty loan drive ends. Taxpayers can gain 3.5 percent interest by paying before June 15 and help reduce collector congestion. A bill proposing deferred installments is not supported by McAdoo and Roper despite business lobbying. Continuous discussions among Congress and treasury aim to authorize early payments for deferred cases.
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Washington, D. C
Sec
McAdoo
Internal Revenue
Roper
Congress
The
Treasury
Epidemic of Crime Reported in Berlin
New York reports rising burglaries and robberies in Berlin connected to war era disruption. The Berlin Tageblatt cites a March interview with a company director noting increased alarm amid deserters, former convicts, and bands blamed for raids on households.
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New York
Berlin
Berlin Tageblatt
P Bethenny Company
Pd Grance
Interned Germans moved to Fort McPherson camp
Five hundred twenty sailors from German ships Cormoran and Geler, previously interned at Fort Douglas Utah, have been transferred to the war prison at Fort McPherson Georgia. Officials disclosed the secrecy surrounding the guard, aimed at thwarting German sympathizers and fanatic interference during transit.
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East Lake City
Utah
Apri
Cormoran
Geler
Fort Douglas
Fort McPherson
Bovine
Geren
United Gatep
Mpend
Seene Bowes
Riots Reported Across Cities Killing Hundreds
Dispatches say anti Jewish riots swept through Tur and Kand where about 300 people died and widespread destruction occurred. Anti Semitic agitation spread to Kiev Site and Remes with Jews targeted by attackers.
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Moscow
Tur
Kokand
Ranneyi
Kiev
Hold Arrested Rioters for Conscript Viability Exam
General LeSear announced that 62 men arrested in anti draft riots will be detained at the citadel while an examination determines whether they are liable for conscription.
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Webec
Leseard
Camp Dodge Furloughs Granted to Certain Troops
Des Moines April 4 Aid for farmers whose vons are at Camp Dodge so aneured in an order received today directing that furloughs be granted all tailored men under grade of first sergeant who are needed at home to assist with ee ee ee As many at camp rae ots ee Sine eke reece ta ster dus of hundreds of national anaigies
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Des Moines
Canp
Rae
United States Moves to Requisition Ships for War Effort
Bulletin from New York reports the United States has requisitioned several Bus- Ben steamships for entente service and prepares to restrict non war commerce. Washington indicates plans for universal stoppage of luxury shipments and expansion of shipbuilding. British aid is noted as important, with measures to secure tonnage from neutral nations and interred German vessels.
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United States
Germany
New York
Ymain Entente
Een Ogg
Washington, D. C
United
Bnsland
England
Wilson
Ines
Brazil
Uruguay
Welland Canal
Secheek
Ahipsa
Lome
Spa
Iowa Congressman Seeks Wheat Price Compromise
A Iowa congressman proposes a compromise on wheat price levels in conference committee talks. The plan centers on a 2.0 price with changes debated by Representative Haugen and Loessin, aiming to align House and Senate positions while addressing market concerns.
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Iowa
Haugen
Loessin
Conference Comunittes
Senate
Submarine Toll of British Ships Drops
A brief report notes the toll on British ships by submarines has declined this week. The modest drop follows continued Allied anti submarine efforts and convoy protection. No specific vessels or dates are provided.
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