War Food Control Bills Put Forward In Congress
The administration proposes laws to curb grain price manipulation and support wartime food production. Bills would grant the agriculture secretary power to license food production and distribution, prevent monopolistic practices, and ensure fair pricing and orderly warehousing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union News Sertct
Kington
D. C
Foss
House
Lever
Ultural Committee
Agriculture Committee
Senate
Ena
Gore
Fis “Agriculture Department
Thach
Secrot
KEES OVER ENEMY SHIPS TRANSFER ACT PASSED
Washington reports the Senate unanimous on a transfer act to Uncle Sam for enemy ships in American ports. The measure allows ships under the Shipping Board to be used in commerce though war status remains. Debate touched damages and postwar claims, with Roosevelt urging rapid action and volunteers for service. Prohibition advocates also pressed a war time liquor ban.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shington
D. C
Senate
Kington
Wilson
Joffre Appeals for Allied Unity in Washington Message
Marshal Joffre praised American valor and British strength in a Washington interview. He thanked the United States for its welcome and urged unity as France and America fight together, hoping the U S flag will soon fly on the French front.
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Joffre
York
Theodore Roosevelt
Chicago
Joffred
America
Congress
Oifre
Washington
France
United States
Marshal Joffre
Marne
State Department
Germany
Uberty
Summons Planned for Chicago Mayor Over Joffre Visit
The federal department of justice will summon Mayor Thompson to answer for remarks about Field Marshal Joffre's proposed Chicago visit. District Attorney Glyne will likely act on complaints from prominent citizens. The issue centers on treason concepts and whether the mayor aided the enemy or interfered with government plans.
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Chicago
Federal Department of Justice
Thompson
Joffre
Eee
Glyne
Fleming
United States
Mr. Fleming
Chicago Bakers Strike Sparks City Bread Shortage
Chicago faces a bread crisis as 1,500,000 loaves are reportedly missing due to a bakers strike. Government intervention began with Hinton G. Clabaugh wiring Washington for instructions while the strike disrupts supplies to the Great Lakes Naval Training Station which contracts with Schulze Baking for 6,000 loaves daily.
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Chicago
Hinton G. Clabaugh
Washington
Iowa State News Roundup Amid War Era Tensions
News from Belmond to Cedar Rapids covers flag incidents at a Kanewha school, a Crocker grain elevator fire causing $25,000 loss, Aberdeen Angus sale at Holbrook drawing buyers from many regions, and a Mt. Vernon lawn garden contest. Iowa Navy recruitment lags then extends to May 5, with rural towns rallying to aid food production efforts and Red Cross planning growth.
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Kanewha
Belmond
Central Iowa Grain Company
Crocker
Mt. Vernon
College Guild
Navy
Des Moines
Department
National Guard
Militia Bureau
California
Simon Casady
Iowa
Tauch
Round House
Cedar Rapids
Marshalltown
Blackhawk
Grinnell
Iowa Red Cross Organization
Western Flour Company
Davenport
Minors Central
Fort Dodge
Pella
Howell
Board of Supervisors
Ling County
J. A. Penn
University of Iowa Cadeta
Olin
Dallas Centar
Denver Post
Dallas Center
Fort Logan
Council Bluffs
Cavers
Omaha
Jim Lusk
St. Paul
Minn
Lusk
Bellevue
Bittner
Fremen
Oy Artemus L
Gates
Clinton
Yale
Skull and Bones
L. Dodson
Blairstown
Marshall Town
Dodson
Fort Snelling
Morton.c. Mumma
Iowa County
Harry E. Hull
Waterloo
National Emergency Food Garden Commission of Washington
Red Cross
Poweshiek County
Oskaloosa
Kalona
Uncle Sam
D. C. Bradley
Centerville
G. M. Dawson
Red Oak
Charles Huston
Anita
Ane
Ali
Coeion High School
Caeton
Asstetae
U. S. Ship Sinks Diver's War Off English Waters
Captain Rice of the Mongolia reports sinking a German submarine off British waters after a maneuver near shallow shoals on April 19. He describes a clean hit at 1,000 yards and a submerged U-boat's periscope vanishing in haze.
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London
Rice
Mongolia
United States
Wisconsin Senate Expels Senator Raguse for Contempt
Madison Wis April 28 Senator Frank Raguse Milwaukee Socialist was expelled from the Wisconsin senate for contempt and disorderly conduct during debate over printing 50 000 copies of President Wilsons message The expulsion passed 30 to 3 with Raguse Arnold and Zimach, all Socialists of Milwaukee, opposing the resolution
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Madison
Wis
Frank Ruoguse
Milwaukee
Wisconsin Senate
Wisconsin
Senate
Wilson
Raguse
Arnold
Zimach
Train Kills Four of Family in Indiana Collision
A Big Four passenger train struck an automobile near Indianapolis, killing R. C. Smith a Terre Haute steamfitter his wife his eleven year old daughter Elizabeth and his sister in law Mrs N E Harris. Smith died later in City Hospital after giving his name and address.
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Indianapolis
R. C. Smith
Terre Haute
Ind
Elizabeth
N. E. Harris
Smith
Indianapolis City
Indians Prepare Enlistment as Choctaws Ready to Serve
Three thousand Choctaw Indians eligible under a pending army bill prepare to enlist in the U S Army. The tribe's older members will stay on farms while the eligible pool signs up. The report from McAlester Oklahoma is dated May 1.
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McAlester
Okla
Congress
Pabst's Nephew Joins Marine Corps in Salt Lake City
May L hears news that Pabst’s nephew, son of the Afilvran beer brewer, has been accepted by the Salt Lake City Marine Corps recruiting office on Saturday afternoon. He will become a private in the Marine Corps.
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Pabst
Marine Corps
Salt Lake City
Utah
May L— Hears
Son of Daniels Enlists in Marine Corps
Josephus Daniels Jr the oldest son of the secretary of the navy enlisted in the Marine Corps Saturday afternoon at age twenty one and has been accepted for service in Washington on May 1.
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Washington
Josephus Daniels, Jr
Secretary of the Navy
Marine Corps
Teutons Sail May 4 Amid Diplomatic Tensions
Report notes the Ryndam to sail May 4 with Austrian envoy issues unresolved. Count Tan nowski holds duties tied to Wealingven, while Charge Baron Zwiedinek and consuls in the United States face diplomatic friction, as standard postings proceed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Tannowski
Baron Zwiedinek
United States
Submarine threat dominates World War I view
London commentary notes Germany uses sea menace to starve Britain while Britain relies on land battles and Artois. Gardiner highlights Germany’s torpedo power as decisive, with Britain losing sea control and Germany losing command of its element.
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London
A. G. Gardiner
The
Daily News
Germany
Artois
Onmland
Washington Faces First World War Bond Issue Size
Preliminary reports to the treasury indicate the United States may finance the allies at least 400 million to 500 million dollars per month under the war finance law. The plan uses nearly every borrowed dollar within the country for food, munitions, coal, clothing, railway equipment and other supplies.
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Washington
Treasury Department
McAdoo
United States
Massive Italian quake Claims Many in Tuscany and Umbria
A Rome dispatch to the Exchange Telegraph reports a violent earthquake in Tuscany and Umbria occurred Thursday morning. Many persons are feared killed at Monterchi and other towns as emergency services rush to the scene.
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Italy
London
Tuscany
Umbria
Rome
Exchange Telegraph Company
Montercht
Riga Front Engagements Reported In April Battle
Petrograd reports continued artillery fighting along the Riga front with emphasis on the sector where Russia began its December Offensive. Official statements recount intensified activity and ongoing operations in that area.
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Riga
Petrograd
Russia
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