Registrants with Deferred Classification Urged to Stay Busy
The Federal Exemption Board in District of New Mexico warns registrants with deferred status on industrial or agricultural grounds or due to dependents to remain active. Local and district boards are instructed to investigate all such cases and enforce the Selective Service regulations to ensure proper support of dependents and aid to the government.
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Federal Exemption Board
District of New Mexico
New England Churches Help with Liberty Loan
A fragmentary notice discusses church groups in New England aiding the Liberty Loan drive. It references a District Board and a request to forward documentation, with mentions of county officials, defense committee members, and civic citizens in a formal wartime appeal.
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New England
Nefense
County Offial
Chitrman
McDonald First New Mexico Governor Dies in El Paso
William McDonald, New Mexico's first governor, died in El Paso on Thursday after a long illness. He resided in Carrizozo, where his funeral will be held at his ranch home Sunday. State officials and many prominent citizens are expected to attend.
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C. McDonald
EL Paso
William
McDonald
New Mexico
Carrizozo
Not Time Now For Patriots To Keep Silent
Chicago Tribune commentary argues against silence by officials amid War Department reforms and a shifting war front. It cites aviation shortfalls, ship losses, and political fallout, urging critics like Senator Chamberlain and Senator Iverman to speak out as government actions adjust to wartime needs.
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Patriots
Iverman
Theia
Gollen
Missouri Governor Threatens Pro German Dissent
Missouri Governor Gardner denounces pro German sentiment and vows strict wartime action. He says traitors deserve court martial and even firing squad, and warns martial law if organized anti-government activity emerges in the state.
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Missouri
St Louis
United States
Gardner
St. Louis
Explosion Shakes Bethlehem Steel Plant at Sparrow Point
Baltimore woke to a massive blast at the Bethlehem Steel Sparrow Point plant around 1 am. Officials kept details of the damage and cause undisclosed as hundreds fled their homes in the southern district, while the scale of the incident remained unclear.
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Bethlehem Steel
Baltimore
Bethlehen Steel Company
Sparrow Point
New Mexico Coal Prices Set by Fuel Administration
Washington reports new coal classifications and prices effective April 1 for New Mexico. Gallup and Carthage fields listed with run of mine, prepared sizes, and slack rates. Operators complying with the Washington wage agreement may add 45 cents per ton.
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Washington
The
Fuel Administration
New Mexico
Gallup Field
Carthage Field
American Big Gun Superior to German Gun
Philadelphia April 4. Samuel Vauclain vice president Baldwin Locomotive Works announced near Philadelphia that more powerful guns than any yet produced are being built within a dozen miles of the city. The first will ship to France next month, with a mobile design and faster relocation behind the lines. A Delaware River plant is ready to turn out large guns and gun crews have been in U.S. training. further guns will follow quickly after the first is completed. The announcement drew applause but many details could not be given.
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Philadelphia
Meremany
France
Samuel Vauclain
Baldwin Locomotive Works
Delaware
Vauclain
United States
Paris
Vanclain
Orvies
Sneha
Germany Deports French Women to Work in Russia
The Providence Journal condemns Germany for deporting about four hundred French women to labor in Russia as part of wartime coercion. It argues the act reflects a cruel impressment policy and frames the German creed as hostile to international liberty, urging strong action against such offenses.
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Germany
Russia
Nowate
International
Hohenzollern
Providence Journal
Albert Confers Belgian Cross on General Pershing
General Pershing received the Grand Cross of the Order of Leopold from King Albert of Belgium in Havre. King Albert also presented Colonel Boyd and four military attachés with Officers crosses, while American officers may accept the decorations with restrictions.
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Albert
General Pershing
Washington
Order of Leopold
Havre
Albert Innerson
Boyd
Order of Seapon
Neteton
Leantina
British Planes Take Heavy Toll of Enemy
London reports thirteen German aircraft brought down in aerial combat with British airmen on Saturday. Seven German planes were disabled and two shot down by anti aircraft guns. Sixteen British planes sent on missions remain unaccounted for, likely forced to land within their own lines amid bad weather.
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London
We Must Go On or Go Under War Epigram
Premier Lighyd George’s quip but the longer note urges that America must stay in the war. The author argues the conflict is the greatest tragedy in history, demanding US money and manpower to confront the German threat and defend liberty and world peace.
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George
America
Lagland
Bionce
Belgium
United States
France
Flanders
Elgium
Albert
Ambasite Urand Whitlock
Rmans
Hohenzollerns
United Suties
Liberty
War talks by Wood and Beck urge sober wartime resolve
Two prominent Americans Major General Leonard Wood and James M Beck spoke in New York on Thursday about the war. They stressed realizing the seriousness of the crisis and warned against complacency. Wood warned the enemy remains a formidable fighting machine and the war will test the nation’s souls. Beck praised Wood’s realism and outlined the tough Western Front conditions and the need for united efforts and preparedness.
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Providence Journal
Leonand Wood
James M. Beck
New York
Wood
France
Woot
Hemarely
Homent
Mr. Beck
Patriot Labor Leader Delivers Plain Talk On War Rise
A patriotic labor figure addresses the Pacific coast region, claiming the war boosts labor unity and ends radical agitation. He asserts strikes will subside, conservatism and cooperation with employers key to future success, dismissing talk of widespread action as a death rattle of agitators.
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Harley
Tabor
Enrosite
Pacific Coast
McDonald Funeral Attended by Iffictals and Officials
A funeral is planned with Iffictals and other officials expected to attend the McDonald funeral in the capital city. Government figures including state officers and dignitaries will be present at the event on Friday.
Roosevets Picture Fetches 740 For Red Cross Fund
A cheap print of Theodore Roosevelt sold at Crose ayetion last night for 740 dollars to benefit the Red Cross. The item drew participants of diverse nationalities and bids during a lively auction, with Senator La Follette’s call for strong wartime prosecution noted as a political signal in New Bedford.
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Colo
Theodore Roosevelt
la Follette
New Bedford Standard
Two New Mexico Counties On First Bond Honor List
The Bond Bulletin credits Sandoval and Colfax counties for being among the first fifteen nationwide to oversubscribe their Third Liberty Loan quotas. The honorees are all west of the Mississippi River. Nebraska has four, Missouri one, Colorado one, Kansas one, Oklahoma three.
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New Mexico
Bond
Sandoval
Colfax
New Meico
Mississippi River
Nebraska
Missouri
Colorado
Kansas
Oklakoma
Prominent Men Indicted by Federal Grand Jury
A federal grand jury in this city returned 94 indictments from about 110 cases. E. D. Tittman, a Democratic official and U.S. Attorney for the Pueblo Indians, faces charges for sedition in his Bree Mrees newspaper. Francis Eo Lester of Mesilla Park, a major road booster and mail order dealer, is indicted for fraudulent use of the mails. An Army officer at Camp Cody is indicted for disloyalty and sedition.
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E. D. Tittman
Hillsboro
Hot Springs
Sierra County
Tittman
N. M. Bar Association
Francis Eo Lester
Mesilla Park
Camp Cody
Ato
Socialistic program to centralize industries in Germany
San Diego Sun backs talline over smelters and mills arguing for a centralized government to power munition, shipbuilding, canneries, and other key industries. The piece rails at pervasive control and urges consolidation to strengthen national effort.
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San Diego Sun
Morin
State Chairman Attends Washington Conference
New Mexico state council of defense chairman Renate Romero returned from Washington after sessions with governors and state councils. He praised the conference as successful and said efforts focus on education and industry to elevate English, combat German influence in schools, and bolster Allied support while highlighting New Mexico's wartime contributions.
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Interfac
Secrer
Navy
Alaiomica
State Councils of Defense
Secunlino Renate
State Council
Adt
New Mexico
Cate
Washington
Romero
United States
Minnesota
Wooonstt
Towa
Nebraska
Frermans
Mexico
Thas
United State
War Industries Board Resolution Against New Industries
The War Industries Board notes that new industrial corporations are forming in various regions to erect Hindustrian plants not needed for the war effort. It condemns public listings and public works linked to such ventures and states the delay and risk to participants. The resolution calls for publicity to inform interested parties of delays and consequences and to deter nonessential industrial projects.
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War Industries Board
United States
Little Italian Miss Arrives From Overseas
Bettina Nizzi a Italian girl of about 19 arrives at Raton from New York en route to Dawson. She left Genoa March 4 and reached New York last Sunday. She fears the railway trip more than the sea voyage though she enjoyed watching sea maneuvers. Her journey ended with a 10 mile stage and western jitney to Dawson.
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Bettina Nizzi
Raton
New York
Dawson
Genoa
Mary
England
Atlantic
Nizel
FREACHER CHARGED WITH VIOLATION ESPIONAGE ACT
Vagrant report from Lordsburg Liberal states that Piste Neto April 7 was arraigned on espionage charges by a United States deputy marshal. Pastor Bistis German Lutherans in charel allegedly offered money to facilitate acts, and financing of a project to San Francisco is noted with contracts and a flour spar depot camp established. Over fifteen men employed as supplies are shipped daily.
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Piste
Neto
J. Wittner
Charel
United States
Sariehionera
Attow
San Franesco
J Ho Canthen
J. B
Tt Conner
Lordsburg Liberal
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By Ross L. Hammone
Hammund
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Save Liberty
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Edie
Taree
Mame
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RED Cross
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Reston
Board of Education
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New Mexico Normal University
Tosie Lockard
RR. Hill
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RR. Larki
Ginn and Company
Boston Publishers
Freacher
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