Kitchin Backs Large War Budget and Tax Hikes
Washington May 11 House Ways and Means Chair Kitchin argued for a war budget totaling about 5.8 billion dollars for the current and next year. He defended a broad tax plan aimed at funding the war, saying every citizen should bear a share, including the wealthy, to support military needs. He criticized tariffs while insisting the bill would reveal the nation’s wartime finances and raise more money than any other country.
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Ways and Means Committee
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Former U S Senator Foraker Dies After Long Illness
Joseph Glieanen Forcker, former United States senator from Ohio, died at age 70 after an eight year illness. He served two terms in the Senate from 1867 to 1909 and helped nominate William McKinley at the Republican National Convention.
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Women Apply For Jobs When Draft Comes
Women across the United States prepare to fill roles vacated by men drafted into service. The article lists potential positions including elevator operators, subway conductors, machinists, telegraphers, clerks, chauffeurs, mechanics, dispatchers, musicians, and other wartime support jobs as markets anticipate labor shifts.
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Yar
Sinn Feiner Elected to Commons in Longford Seat
Joseph McGuin, a Sinn Feiner, is elected to the house of commons for the southern division of Longford county Ireland. He wins by a majority of 37 over nationalist Patrick McKenna.
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Seizure of Steinman Mine Amid Federal Strike Action
The Steinman mine near Johnston was seized by federal authorities amid a strike. The event follows weeks of labor unrest as government forces intervene to keep operations running. In related news, longtime banker Faron Crimathorne of Loois died on Wednesday after a storied career and marriage to Lacy Viney Tee.
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Airplanes Fall Within French Lines Declared by Aviators
In a report from the front, American aviators state that aircraft were brought down inside the French lines on April 1. The incident is tied to ongoing air operations and mentions casualties among pilots and ground observers.
Dividend Declared by New York Company Amid Stated Conditions
The New York firm announced a dividend of two percent, plus an additional one and a half percent for common stock adjustments. The document notes a special distribution tied to the regular dividend, with the overall payout described in concise terms.
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Germany and Allies Poise New Peace Offer
Amsterdam reports Germany ready to make another peace proposal with its allies. The Reichstag is due to adjourn within a week and a speech to parliament may reveal details. London notes confirm the forthcoming offer.
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Germany
Huge Liner Sinks in London Chronicle Report
London May 11 reports the loss of a large passenger steamer with 70 people aboard. The sinking drew attention to notable figures among the passengers and sparked an editorial urging the House of Commons to explain its inconsistent fact reporting and concealment.
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London Chronicle
House of Commons
Germany denies offensive actions against U S ships
Verlin May 11 The German foreign force issued a statement declaring no offensive against American ships exists. Submarines are for defense and war remains in restricted zones. Americans in Germany are treated with safety measures and allowed to travel unhampered.
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America
French Officers Sent Into Danger
Berlin reports official statement that German authorities retaliate after French hospital ships were attacked in the Mediterranean. The exchange targets French officers of corresponding rank at key western industrial districts, in anxiety over air raids and military escalation.
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Germen
Weretern
Aeria Atlark
Sebastian Sinks One Dead Amid Mystery in Fire Search
In Newport Rhode Island on May Day a tanker named Sebastian, towed by an American gunner team, caught fire and sank near a New England port. Thomas Jones, a marine gunner aboard, is listed as missing. Details on the cause of the fire and the loss remain undisclosed.
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U S Flags Float From 500 Ambulances
Paris reports five hundred ambulances in the American service on the front will fly an American flag atop each vehicle. The German advance is expected to begin without difficulty. From now on the service will be Lamotte used and there will be between 85 and 100 ambulances per section.
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Paris
Attempt on Kaiser's Life Officially Denied
Berlin reports an official statement denies rumors of an attempt on Emperor William's life. The Zurich tale was debunked as unfounded and dismissed by government authorities.
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Assassins Fail to Kill Menocal in Calm
An attempted assassination targeted Menocal of Calm with an explosion last night. No arrests were made as conspirators fled before capture.
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International Aid Plan Reported by Government
May 16 in WeshingtonBC details an aid package totaling 75 million dollars aimed at relief for Helciom and northern Irance. The American Belkan relief commission would disburse monthly installments of 12.6 million, with allocations including 600 million to Melcium and 5 million to France as part of a larger four billion fund.
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Adtia
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Food Price Caps Issued by London Official
London May 1 Baron Devonport the food controller ordered a price ceiling starting May 29 for matee bhone make tioal and other items at 4 pence per pound. The maximum for gate owl rolled gate and hued outa will be six pence per pound.
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General Khartzoff Slain Reported in Siberian Division
May 10 dispatch from London reports Major Kostad, comaginier of the Siberian Nites division, has been killed. Details are sparse and fate of other officers unclear.
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Muwaii
London
Major View Kostad
Siberian Nites
Mae Sue Palen
Father and Son Die Side by Side in Battle
April 15 reports tell of Edouard Rey and his son Pottu Edouard Rey, both French soldiers, dying in the same clash. The elder Rey had earned medals and promotions, while the son fought bravely beside him. They advanced to silence a German machine gun when both were struck in quick succession.
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Verdun Slaughter Repeats In Northern France Front
British and French actions push German lines near Fresnoy and Lens as Verdun style fighting continues. British and French advances threaten the Drecourt-Queant axis while German reinforcements and counterattacks test Allied gains.
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Fluctuating Fight for Bullecourt Continues on Front
Berlin reports a fluctuating struggle for possession of Bullecourt on the French front. The army's daily bulletin notes increasing artillery fire in the Arras sector.
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Germans Draft Belgian Soldiers In Cologne
A German war department representative told Reichstag reporters that Belgian residents in Cologne were drafted into the German army despite protests they were veterans of the Belgian army. The official promised to resolve citizenship questions arising from the issue.
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German War Department
Canadians in France War Casualties Report
Ottawa report from the war records office lists Canadian expeditionary force casualties since the war began totaling £9,548 killed wounded and missing. Americans wounded today with the force to France include F. Rotbers Woley Minn J. C Gow Qut lock Mont and W. A. Heath Chicago. Died of Wounds A. M. Mixiey Holsing ham Wael Pounded W. I Heantston Moore Park Col.
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Army to wear khaki uniforms dyed in America
Washington May 2 Army experts announced a process to manufacture dye bolts in the United States for khaki uniforms previously sourced from Germany. The move signals a step toward independent supply, with millions of soldiers to be clad in locally dyed khaki cloth.
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Germany
Draft Ages Fixed in Army Draft Bill Fight Reopens
Conferees reach agreement on army bill setting draft ages 21 to 30 and retaining moral safeguards for camps. Roosevelt amendment to raise four divisions eliminated. House action pending as supporters Kahn and Anthony oppose parts of report. exemption tribunals clarified. A separate presidential enrollment proposal for ages 18 to 46 is discussed.
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Fire at New York City Hall prompts relics safety move
Fire broke out at City Hall in New York while the French commission was hosted. Affected areas were well lit and believed caused by defective insulation. Historical relics including U.S. Senate furniture were removed to safety as firemen gained control by 1 45.
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United States Senate
John McComb
Tunnel Caves In Blocking All Trains Near Saugus
A Southern Pacific railroad tunnel at Saugus near Los Angeles caved in at 2 a m blocking all trains. Officials denied that the tunnel was blown up.
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Kenyon Introduces Dry Bill in Senate
Senator Kenyon has introduced a prohibition bill in the Senate with temperance support. The same measure was filed in the House. It aims to apply during the war and prohibits sale of intoxicating liquors for beverage purposes, with redistribution of liquor now manhandled for munition and other purposes.
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London War Losses Reported By Admiralty
Official statements list sunk merchant vessels of over 1 400 tons each and many under 1 000 tons as well as fifteen submarines or mines causing further losses. Details show multiple ships overdue since January 1 with little information available, while overall toll includes many arrivals and salvaged tonnage figures across recent days.
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Wix
Britain Faces Tough Agricultural Outlook as Crops Struggle
London reports a discouraging agricultural outlook with a harsh winter and wet autumn. Farmers recount sowing in November and resowing in April as autumn sowings failed, wheat area could be larger this year while oats and barley suffer, and potato planting awaits a favorable window in mid April.
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Great Britain
Germans hold 127 Americans prisoners in Germany
State Department released figures showing 327 Americans still held in Germany with 127 prisoners likely taken from captured armed merchantmen. It is believed raiders in the south Atlantic brought them to Germany.
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Washington, D. C
Germany
South Atlantic
Germans See Victory In Sub Operation L
Berlin reports claim the navy budget is read anew as Pfleger cites April submarine losses not under 1,100,000 tons and Capelle says thousands build subs and torpedoes. U boats suffer some losses but maintain momentum with 2,800,000 tons sunk in three months and 1,325 ships overall. England’s tone shifts, recognizing progress in the war at sea.
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von Capelle
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England
British Cruisers Fail To Catch German Destroyers
London May 1 A British force of field cruisers and destroyers chased 11 German destroyers today engaging them at long range but unable to overtake. Four British destroyers pursued to gun range at Zee Brugger with one slightly wounded. The enemy destroyers were seen to be hit.
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Greenwich
Zeebruger
Two More Hospital Ships Destroyed in German Torpedo Attacks
London reports two additional hospital ships torpedoed by German submarines after air raids on Freiberg. Andrew Bonar Law told the House of Commons the losses come during wartime operations and amid Allied previews.
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Freiberg
Andrew Bonar Law
Hrntiah War Council
House of Commons
Peace mixuion discussed by Borgbjerg and delegates
Copenhagen via London May 10 details a peace mixuion involving M Borgbjerg Duma socialist leader and editor of Social Demokraten. The executive committee of Huskia soldiers and workmen delegates considers the matter amid radical socialist chatter in Berlin or Huska. Borgbjerg denies that Batteri has Seauscian socialists at the Bachan conference.
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Berlin
Huge War Tax To Reach Every Home In Nation
Washington May 11 protests flood Congress against provisions of the war tax bill. The measure would raise per capita direct taxes to 33 dollars, broaden taxes on income, profits and internal revenue, plus customs duties, touching everyday items from tickets to amusements to autos and soft drinks. The Senate Finance Committee plans public hearings as debate looms.
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Senate Finance Committee
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British Isles
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Anti Sub Devices Advance In Navy Efforts
Washington May 11 The Navy Department received further information on anti submarine devices from independent scientists. Conference discussions continued with naval experts and Secretary Daniels' associates who hosted last night’s meeting. Tests have shown striking results and officials say multiple new devices and methods may cumulatively slow U boat attacks.
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Navy Department
Daniel
France imposes meat sale curbs and price controls
Paris May 1 The French government tightens food measures after 1 pm meat sales banned on Thursdays and Fridays. Proposals to ration meat cards if results lag. Prices have doubled since the war with sugar available only on rations. Gasoline and leather shortages persist as plans for a standard low cost shop are considered.
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France
Atlanta Woman Cleared in Georgia Guard Captain Murder Case
Mattie May Adame of Atlanta was acquitted of the murder of Capt. KJ Spratting of the Georgia National Guard. Spratting was shot at the Georgia mobilization camp last August during an incident involving a private individual.
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Centralized coordinated effort urged for food shortage relief
A Washington authority on production warns that without government centralization the food shortage relief effort will fail. He notes the department of agriculture the trade commission Herbert Hoover headed food committee the census bureau and the department of labor are duplicating or miscoordinating efforts in aiding allies and the country.
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Navy notes surge of anti submarine devices received
Washington May 11 reports the navy has admitted about one thousand anti submarine devices in four days. A germ of usefulness appears in some submissions but most are impractical. In the past year eight thousand inventions or suggestions have been turned in, while England likely had thirty five thousand four hundred four such ideas.
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Navy
Navy Department
England
Anti Teutonic Sentiment Rise Amid War News
In Copenhagen on May 11 reports indicate growing anti Teutonic sentiment in Sweden among farming classes. The cause is linked to American unity in the war and speculation Berlin may appoint former American ambassador Bernstorff to replace Foreign Secretary Zimmerman or send him to Sweden.
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Ambor Bernstorff
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Judge Frees Monett in Conspiracy Case
In New York Judge Cushman frees F R Monnett former attorney general of Obi from a conspiracy charge. The court finds insufficient evidence that Monnett conspired to sabotage munition plants. Indictments against six other pro German plotters are upheld.
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Obi
Salebeniel
Frank Lintelen
Cushman
Federal District Court
Monnett
Lubin calls for strict food war measures in United States
David Lubin of California founder of the International Institute of Agriculture urges rigid controls on food distribution. He notes last year's poor crops and says U S action is needed even if the war ends soon. He has submitted plans to President Wilson and officials.
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Mall
United States
David Lubin
California
International Institute of Agriculture
Luvain
Wilsen
Hunger demonstration in Hamburg prompts food shortage fears
Copenhagen reports a May 11 hunger protest in Hamburg with travel counts from the Danish press. German children exodus to the countryside due to alleged city food shortages, with parents accusing farmers of withholding supplies.
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London
Hamburg
German ships officers arrive at Pacific port from Honolulu
San Francisco May 1 The officer and crews of German ships interned in Honolulu since the war began arrived at a Pacific coast port today. One hundred sixteen are in the party and will be detained by immigration officials until detention barracks at a middle western fort are completed.
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Honolulu
Western Gene Association Subscribes 3000 for Liberty Loan
Chicago May 10 The Western Gene Association decided to subscribe for 3000 dollars to the Liberty Loan using nearly all its surplus to aid the war fund. It will donate bronze war medals and give entry fees to the Red Cross. The medal design features a rifle cross and a golf club.
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