Treasury Eyes Large Entente Loans and US War Bonds
Washington reports indicate the next bond issue under the war finance act may total up to 7 billion dollars. Preliminary estimates place monthly entente needs at 200 to 250 million for Britain, 106 to 125 million for France, up to 100 million for Russia, and about 50 million for Italy, with total lending possibly exhausting funds in six to seven and a half months. Secretary McAdoo may issue a second certificate loan of 200 million within ten days to support allied financing, including Italy, while coal shortages threaten Italian factories.
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Senate Committee Named to Draft Emergency Food Legislation
Washington April 27 Senator Gore Smith of Georgia Smith of South Carolina Page and Kenyon named by the senate agriculture committee as a subcommittee to work with the department of agriculture on emergency food legislation The panel aims to urge immediate passage of funding bills to survey current and prospective food supplies and expand the market news service for a more economical distribution nationwide.
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Washington
Colonel John Biddle Superintendent at West Point
Colonel John Biddle serves as the superintendent of the United States Military Academy at West Point. He leads the academy, guiding cadet training, discipline, and academic standards.
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West Point Military Academy
Ohio Millers Likel y to Adopt Federation Plan
Ohio millers say they will support the federation plan to save food by milling whole wheat flour. Frank H. Turner, secretary of the Ohio Millers State association, notes patriotic duty amid calls to aid national food conservation. Ohio previously opposed producing war flour, but may align with federation guidance as feasible. Wilson opposes censorship and defends the public’s right to criticize officials in a letter to Arthur Brisbane.
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Unknown aviator drops explosive bombs over Swiss town
An unidentified aviator flew over Porrentinui in Switzerland and dropped bombs damaging a watch factory and other buildings. Several people were injured, including a child, as night workers were inside. Military authorities seek the aviator's identity and nationality.
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Porrentinui
British Government Receives $200 Million Treasury Warrant
Secretary McAdoo issued a treasury warrant for 200,000,000 dollars to the British government under wartime finance measures. Sir Cecil Spring Rice, the British ambassador, delivered the warrant on behalf of Britain, signaling the first payment of its kind under the program.
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Conference with Joffre and French Mission in Washington
Washington April 71 A conference was held between Marshal Joffre and American officers including Secretary Ta ker and General Scott at the home of Henry White. The talks covered military naval financial and commercial questions as French experts push for an American expeditionary force. Viviani stated U S cooperation would mean military victory and moral light, praising beloved France.
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Wealthy Must Pay No Switch Made by Committee In War Tax Plans
Washington reports from the subcommittee of the ways and means indicate no reversal in plans to tax the wealthy. The draft bill contemplates lowering exemptions to 1000 for singles and 3500 for married filers while keeping high surtaxes. possible 60 percent on incomes over 2,000. In Amsterdam, Bethmann-Hollweg to reveal peace terms next month, described as moderate and acceptable to Entente and the United States.
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American prisoner of war reported from Glasgow
London April 27 reported by the American consular office at Glasgow that Germany has taken their first American prisoner of war. Captains of merchant ships sunk by submarines are often captured, and this dispatch may indicate an American vessel was sunk.
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Germany
Repudiates Confession in Eshelman Murder Trial
In Wooster Ohio on April 27 Glenn Landis former Akron guardsman testified that Mrs Beira Eshelman shot her husband Charles Eshelman not him Landis said the woman asked him to kill her husband and that she did it herself wearing boots that left tracks in the snow He repudiated an earlier confession saying he lied to shield Mrs Eshelman and later chose to tell the truth when she turned on him.
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Landis
Germans Press for Peace Talks as War Fronts See Lulls
London reports continued German efforts to parley with Russian troops. Placards urged no attacks and hinted at peace talks, while Minsk front areas saw minimal firing as reports claim German and Austrian forces floated red and white flags toward Russian trenches. Canadian casualties since April reach 8 733 with many wounded, and a German raid near Ypres was repelled with losses.
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Espionage Bill Amended By House Committee
Washington April 26 The amended espionage bill reported by House Judiciary Committee Chairman Webb narrows press censorship. The original provision barring editorial criticism of government policies is removed, leaving restrictions focused on disclosing military secrets. The change marks a shift toward limiting press commentary and protecting national security.
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Predict Passage of Army Bill War Draft Debate in Congress
Washington reports that leaders in the senate and house forecast passage of the army bill with the conscription feature as sent from the War Department. The senate aims to vote by Saturday midnight, while the house hopes to vote tonight. Debate centered on volunteers versus conscription, with perspectives from Hale, Beckman, Myers, Stone, Sherman, Mason, and Sherwood amid heated exchanges.
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Cuban War Commission to Sail for United States
Official notice reaches the state department that President Menocal has formed a Cuban commission to sail tomorrow for the United States to confer with American officials on Cuba’s role in the war. The delegation carries officers of the Cuban army with Colonel Marti as chairman, and its stay in the United States will be indefinite.
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Lynching of Jack Burns At Minden Louisiana
A mob in Minden Louisiana lynched Jack Burns four Negro after an alleged attack on an eight year old white girl. The night of violence followed a tense period with authorities unable to prevent the mob action. Local officials faced questions about law and order as the community reacted to the incident.
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Buckeye Briefs Wet and Dry Votes Across Ohio
Buckeye briefs report Lebanon voting 482 to 44 percent wet under Beal law, Tippecanoe City going dry by 64 with 700 votes cast, and the town previously wet two years ago. Also aviatrix Ruth Law secured exhibitions for the 250 mile international sweepstakes in Cincinnati as Miss Law earlier flew Chicago to New York. Private Bernard Grossell dies after a pistol incident involving Miss Margaret Winder. Elyria resumes over $1 million in construction after a two week union lockout, with wage increments for labor groups. Cincinnati details Governor Cox’s county draft boards plan. a federal state cooperative system creates a county level draft board under adaptive administration.
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Well Being of Workers Shaped by Gompers Committees
Washington April 28 The health and well being of American workers during wartime is to be safeguarded by special committees formed by the council of national defense. Samuel Gompers, chairman of the council's advisory board committee on labor, announced the appointment of committees and subcommittees composed of leading labor experts to oversee the work. Gompers chairs the executive committee, with Secretary of Labor W A Wilson also a member.
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British blacklist withdrawn in London notice
London officials announced that the blacklist against American firms had been withdrawn. The April statement clarified government policy and signaled a shift in trade posture with U.S. companies.
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London
Berlin reports repulse of three attacks on Scarpe front
London dispatch says British and German forces clash for days with thousands dead. British gains south of the Scarpe toward Cambrai. Bilhem hamlet captured. Monchy fierce fighting. German planes downed. French front artillery duels continue with heavy German casualties. Austrians renew attack on Italian front near Gorizia. Russian fleet raids Turkish port Kerasun, sinking five ships.
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Rheims Cathedral Shelled in April Bombardment
Paris reports fifteen large shells hit Rheims cathedral damaging key areas of the monument. Sixteen more heavy projectiles strike vaults and towers. the northern tower bears the worst damage and risk to its stability. In London a grave submarine warfare debate follows Germanys claims of justified actions amid shipping losses.
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Retired Cincinnati Merchant Arrested on Serious Charge
Albert Merc Sixtyttwo, a former Cincinnati merchant and director in a philanthropic group, was arrested under a warrant for alleged delinquency. He reportedly refused to comment as an officer questioned him, with four teenage girl stenographers present and two other men being sought in connection with the case.
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Bread Prices Rise Amid War Fever News
New York report notes bread prices climbing during wartime mood. A five cent loaf is mentioned with rising costs touching 13 to 15 cents, reflecting broader inflation and rationing pressure.
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