Food control powers urged by Secretary Houston
In a Washington report dated April 21, the Senate heard Secretary Houston call for broad powers to survey the national food supply, fix minimum prices and standards, license mills and packing houses, regulate transport of seeds and fertilizers, and store or dispose of food in emergencies. He warned about needed authority and funds to implement plans while noting a 925 million dollar cost estimate. He stressed increasing farm production and acreage for corn, oats, barley, rye, and legumes to meet demand and support livestock and perishable crops.
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Ishington
Des Houston
Houston
Senate
Department of Agriculture
le Telegraph Market News Service
Department
Flecioiary
Banate
Army gains 2375 recruits in daily bulletin
Washington reports a net gain of 2976 army recruits for Wednesday in the daily recruiting bulletin. Minets leads with 247 accepted, Pennsylvania 40, New York 222, Missouri 143, Texas 105. totals include regular army and state apportionment reaching 183,898.
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Washington
Daily
Minets
Pennsylvan
New York
Missouri
Texas
German Raider Sighted Near Montevideo Report
Huenca Algoa April 20 reports say a German raider was sighted off Montevideo after a steamer reported clashing with a small craft en route from Rio de Janeiro to Montevideo. The incident has delayed several vessels and raised concern among maritime circles.
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Huenca Algoa
Montevideo
Rio Janeiro
Beauty Who Sent Two Men to Death Dies in Paupers' Home
Mrs. John Springer, once a socialite linked to banker Den, dies in a New York paupers' hospital on Blackwell's Island. Her life ended after a famed crime linked to her. two men were killed and a third condemned to life in Canon City.
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Wapria
Colo
John Springer
Sylvester von Pull
George E. Copeland
Harold F. Henwood
Wheat market nets allies in spread profits
Allied governments through Chicago brokers booked over 3.5 million dollars in two months by switching from July to September wheat options at about 16 cents below the July price. Delivery delays and shipping shortages forced contract sales, with July wheat rising to 2.11 and September to 1.89 at market open.
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Chicago
Strikes Hit German Munitions Plants
Amsterdam reports five strikes erupting at German munitions factories including Kruppa. The Telegraaf cites German sources for the information.
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Amsterdam
Germany
Kruppa
Telegraaf
Married men to remain in service under new guard rules
Washington dispatches report that the national guard will not discharge enlisted men simply because they are married. If a soldier has independent means to support his family, they will not be mustered out. The order faced inquiries and protests from married men affected by the dependent family rule.
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Washington
National Guard
Boreau
Sixth War Loan Raises Hopes of Victory
Amsterdam reports German newspapers claim the 16th German war loan sets a record, signaling exhausted Allied efforts will fail. They cite crop shortages and U-boat activity as factors, praising Wilson's stance and predicting speedy victory for Germany.
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Amsterdam
Germany
Voasische Zeitung
Wilson
Norwegians Killed as They Quit Ship
An inquiry into the sinking of the Norwegian steamer The Star reveals a submarine fired on lifeboats while being lowered, killing four sailors, then the Germans looted the vessel.
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London
Reuter
Christiania
The
Star
Gunfire Heard Off U S Atlantic Coast
New Bedford Mass April 21 gun firing was heard by residents of Smiths Neck South Dartmouth late Thursday with no explanation available.
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New Bedford
Mass
Smith's Neck
South Dartmouth
Rumors Yawn on Frontier Arms Build Up Reports in Buenos Aires
Dispatches from Buenos Aires relay rumors of arms and explosives supplied to youths along the Brasilian Uruguayan frontier allegedly aimed at German targets. Officials here believe the rumors may be exaggerated and unverified.
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Buenos Ayres
Seanseysere
Treasury Credit Notes In 60 Days
Washington reports Treasury certificates of indebtedness up to 2 billion dollars may be issued to support the 7 billion dollar war finance measure now before Congress. Secretary McAdoo said the notes could be issued as soon as the bill becomes law, with bond offerings likely not before payday.
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Washington
Treasury
Congress
McAdow
Dave
Exposition Morals Trial Opens in Special Session
In New York on April 20 a special session examines Parama-Pacific exposition morals. Abraham Cahn, Fifth Avenue art dealer, presents photographs from the event including "The Meloy Sun" that led an agent of the Society for Suppression of Vice to purchase several nude cards as evidence.
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New York
Jum Teoe
Abraham Cahn
Fifth Avenue
Societly
German stays in Austrian government amid peace hopes
Amsterdam and London dispatches report Austrian ministers amid a political crisis. General Bobrzynski plans retirement while Dr Urban and Dr Baernreither stay in office. Emperor Charles grants a meeting with German party leaders and expresses confidence in cooperation for peace. Still hope for peace persists as Vienna seeks parliamentary language reforms.
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Neu Freie Presse
Vienna
Genera Bobrzynski
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Baernreither
Ember
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Austria
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Herr Weisskerchner
Charles
London
Bohemia
Russia
Elkus Suffering Typhus Fever in Constantinople
Berlin reports Ambassador Elkus is seriously ill in Constantinople with spotted typhoid fever. A Berlin dispatch notes a German specialist is assisting the embassy physician at the embassy.
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Vis
London
United State
Elkus
Constantinople
Berlin
Vossiache Zeitung
Ambassador Elkus Stricken by Typhus in Constantinople
Washington April 21 dispatches report Ambassador Elkus suffering a bout of typhus in Constantinople and receiving full attention. Minister Morris in Stockholm confirms the Swedish envoy there noted Elkus had spotted typhus.
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Washington, D. C
Elkus
Constantinople
Morris
Stockholm
Senate Kills New State House Plan in Nebraska
Lincoln Neb April 21 The senate rejected the conference committee report on the new capitol bill by 19 to 12 blocking the house accepted plan. Wet senators opposed the measure and a referendum compromise was proposed. The senate remains tangled in committee and adjournment seems unlikely next week. The house again killed a bill ordering state school funds sold.
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Neb
Senate
Capitol
House
Conference Committee
West Point Class of 1917 Graduates Amid War Spirit
West Point New Jersey April 21 1917 hundred thirty nine cadets graduate to become lieutenants in a new army destined to fight Germany. The class of 1917 expected June ceremonies but instead marches in a stern war atmosphere.
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N. J
United States Military Academy
Germany
Mhen
Navy recruiting grows to 76 267 as 87 000 goal nears
Navy recruiting rose by 1252 men in the week ending yesterday, boosting total strength to 76 267. Secretary Daniela said the full authorized roster of 87,000 would likely be reached before May 1.
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Washington, D. Cyn
Navy
Daniela
Wilson Sends Draft Explanation to Helvering in Congress
President Wilson forwarded a letter to Representative Helvering of Kansas explaining selective draft aims and urging passage of the War Department drafted bill as a step to meet congressional opposition.
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Washington
Congress
Wilson
Helvering
Kamuas
War Department
Rush Starts New Loan for Liberty Fund
Petrograd reports through London that the liberty loan has opened with strong public support. In the first two hours the drive collected 2,500,000 roubles, signaling robust early donations.
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Petrograd
London
Apell Fo
City Council Expands Funds for Food and Fuel Shortage
Nea Motnoa city officials allocated additional funds to meet a food and fuel shortage. The council approved measures to expand the relief table and ensure supplies for residents.
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Nea Motnoa
Breach Between Government and Soviets Deepens in Russia
Petrograd reports General Gurko condemns soldiers councils as dangerous and asserts officers must be appointed by soldiers in Petrograd and Moscow. A leading American-Russian socialist group urges Kerensky to oppose separate peace with Germany. The Zemlian Vois defends war effort while warning of erosion of central power.
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Western Front
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Moscow
Council of Soldiers and Deputies
New York
A. F. Kerensky
Council of Workingmen’s and
Russia
Germany
J. G. Phelps Stokes
Charles Edward Russell
William Eoglish Walling
Earnest Poole
Council of Workmen's
Russkia Volta
Masven
Council of Workmen's and Soldiers’ Deputies
Indians May Become Own Bosses Soon
Washington April 21 The government moves to end guardianship of competent Indians with patents in fee to lands and control of funds Graduates of government schools with diplomas will be declared competent and receive full property control Pro rata shares from tribal funds will be paid to competent Indians while funds for the elderly may be kept in banks for individual credit The policy also widens land sales and limits free government schooling when local facilities exist
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Commissioner of Indian Affairs
Cato Sells
Sella
Indiana
Treasury
Food Rioters Seize Potatoes in Sweden
A Kalmar food demonstration drew 1000 people who appointed a delegation to demand higher food rations. Demonstrators paraded the streets as shops were stormed and clashes with police occurred. A consignment bound for Gothenburg was seized by the mob with police unable to stop it.
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Dagens Nyheter
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Sweden
Gothenburg
Food Commission
Carranza Paper Continues U S Attacks
El Paso reports Heraldo Del Norte Chihuahua City a key constitutionalist organ inflames anti American sentiment. It claims the Cuban rebellion was crushed "thanks to Yankee bayonets" and cites strained U S Germany relations as justification for withdrawing American forces from Casas Grandes and El Valle.
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Ee! Heraldo del Norte
Chihuahua City
Mexico
United States
Germany
Casas Grandes
el Valle
Coffin Warns Against Hysteria Over Wartime Economy
Howard J. Coffin of the national defense count urges calm in the nation. He warns hysteria and indiscriminate wartime economy could worsen unemployment and shut factories. Coffin speaks after a tour through several middle western states.
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Howard J. Coffin
National Defence
Snipers Fire As U S Soldiers Retaliate Near El Maso
Unclear report describes snipers firing on an American sentry at a viaduct near El Maso Texas. A U S Army squad returned fire and, amid cross border shelling, a Mexican was seen to fall after a volley.
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United &i.tes @oldiers
Hotel men save eyes for seed potatoes
Columbus Ohio business leaders after a talk with Governor Coax vow to save the eyes of potatoes used for seed in future shipments. The move aims to improve seed quality and crop outcomes for growers and gardeners statewide.
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Columbus
Ohio
Coax
Weather Relief After Storm Hits Dakota Regions
A heavy rain drenched southern and eastern South Dakota improving crop prospects. A severe sleet storm in the northeast disrupted communications with Watertown, isolating the town with no news or messages received. No major property damage reported as the storm eased.
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Brounx Falls
South Dakota
Watertown
Waa
Warnings of Defeat Begun by Germans
Amsterdam reports the Frankfurter Zeitung praising Von Hindenburg for a consolidated defense system and quoting Clausewitz. It declares the fire at phase of Arras Aisne and Champagne as won for the Germans and urges firm bailout despite ongoing battles, noting potential shifts in fortune.
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London
Frankfurther Zeitung
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Karl von Clausewicz
Arras
Aisne
Champagne
Joermans
Wilkerson Presses Veto on Havner Bill in Des Moines
In Des Moines on April 21 a Montgomery County group with Detective Wilkerson asked Governor Harding to veto Havner's bill aimed at restricting detectives. The measure, drafted at Havner's request, faces Harding's decision after lengthy debate.
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Havner
Des Moines
Navner
State House
Montgomery County PLC
Wilerson
New Cabinet Formed as Prieto Reshapes Spanish Government
Madrid reports Marquis Manuel Garcia Prieto, president of the senate, has formed a new cabinet replacing the resignation of the Count de Remanonex’s ministry. Prieto has previously served as foreign affairs minister and held posts in math and pyrite portfolios. He sits on the Hague tribunal.
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Madrid
London
Manuel Garcia Prieto
Senate
Count de Remanonex
Marquis Prieto
Mathe
Hague
Naval Collier Rammed and Beached in Hampton Roads
A naval collier rammed and beached in Hampton Roads after a collision with another vessel. The ship, named Wisnet, was closed by authorities and grounded to prevent sinking. Water flooded up to the second deck as a large hole opened in the hull.
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Washington
Hampton Roads
National Planting Day Proposed by Scout Leaders
Washington April 2. A call to observe National Planting Day went out to 215000 Scouts urging every scout to plant food. The plan frames each planted seed as a soldier in the nation’s service.
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Washington
Bey Svouta
Americani
Baday
Pvery
Bernhardt Patient Shows Slight Morning Improvement
New York reports Burak Bernhardt, operated on Tuesday night, showing a slight improvement by morning as doctors monitoring his condition note gradual recovery.
Kolchak Named Commander in Chief of Russian Naval Forces
In Petrograd Admiral Kolchak is appointed commander in chief of all Russian naval forces in the Baltic. The act designates him leader for the fleet amid ongoing upheaval and shifting authority during the Haaltic theater.
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Petrograd
Conan
Khwok
New Foot
Haaltic
Turko-German Fronts See Shifting Gains In WWI News
British forces under General Maude force a passage at Shatt-El-Arab and rout Turkish troops with 1,244 taken prisoner as advances north of the Wadi Ghuate are reported. Berlin notes the Siegfried positions were abandoned after March 16, while Paris reports gains around Laffaux Vauclere plateau and falls near Fort Conde as Nivelle’s offensive advances.
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Maude
Mesopotamia
Shatt-El-Adhem
Anya
British War Department
Kgypt
War Office
Wadi Ghuate
Palestine
Berlin
Aisne
Conde
Soupir
French Advance Expands as German Lines Break
French headquarters report marked gains on the third day of the battle with 17,000 prisoners and nearly 80 field guns captured. Along the St Quentin to east of Relief front the French pushed forward occupying slopes and destroying German artillery. A Zouave captain with two men captured a group of 60 Germans and reserves rounded up scattered remnants.
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Ostel
Courtecon
Vailly
Juvincourt
France
Associated Presse
St. Quentin Tur
Associated Press
Reims
Plan Drive on Petrograd Report Amid War Claims
London April 10 Meuter reports a British dispatch citing German plans for a possible assault along the Petrograd front. The British general staff released information suggesting German reconnaissance aims and potential coordination with artillery for a rear attack near the Tyrene area and possible movements toward Perjan or Teva along the Gulf.
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London
Meuter
Perpograd
Ritalin
Perjan
Teva
Gulf of Wialan
Rumania
United States to Send Troops to Europe and East Front
Washington April 21 plans push for large American military aid to Europe with officers for training and possible early deployment. President Wilson seeks Republican Russia stay in war and pledges fresh manpower as conferences with British and French commissions outline a vast 1,000,400 strong army and decisive defeat of Germany.
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Congress
United States
Europe
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West Front
Russia
Lana
Joan
Rate Increase Granted As Hearing Is Begun
Washington April 1 all railroads were granted tentative permission by the Interstate Commerce commission to use supplemental tariffs with more freight rates generally 16 percent effective June 1 next The commission orders are subject to recall or change prior to the rates' effective date Hearings begin today giving each side a chance to present views.
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Washington
Interstate Commerce Commission
Count Romanones Resigns Over Spain Policy Limitation
Madrid via Paris April 71 Count Romanones resigns to King Alfonso stating the defense of Spaniards lives and interests cannot be assured if government policy remains tied to the existing imitation.
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Madrid
Paris
Romanones
Alfonso
U S Navy Takes Over Patrol of Atlantic Coast
Washington April 29. It became known officially that the American navy is rapidly taking over the patrol which the British and British vessels established on the American coast.
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Washington
O Dell and Holt Named Receivers for Aetna Explosives
In New York on April 20 former Gov Benjamin Olde and former US Judge George C Molt were appointed receivers for Aetna Explosives Inc a 15 million dollar corporation. The court ordered them to continue operations and to file a bond of 25000.
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HOLT
New York
Benjamin &. Olde
United States
George C. Molt
Aetna Explosives Company, Incorporated
Pan
Beem
Federal
Villa Defeated Again in Sam Miruel de Porbivare Clash
Juures Mexico reports Villa forces and government troops clashed at Sam Miruel de Porbivare on Monday afternoon. About one hundred Villa soldiers killed and 200 horses captured. Villa Graugeny routed. Coronal Solus and five other officers reported killed.
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Mex
Sam Miruel de Porbivare
Villa Graugeny
Fusila
Coronel Solus
Potato crop failing after widespread planting
A garbled report notes local potato seed planting by experts under Mayor Thompaan and Cilenga Apel. It claims every seed potato was planted, but the crop proved poor, with a World 25 por figure cited as a setback.
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Syne & Co
Saithish Gain Ground Reported in London April
In London on April 29 a terse official statement notes ground gained by Saithish forces near Here Co uielale with neighborhood activity reported.
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London
Here
Co Uielale
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