Open Third Loan Drive Amid War Bond Plea in Baltimore
President Wilson spoke in Baltimore on April 0 urging support for a third liberty loan. He framed the crisis as a fight for justice and freedom, warned against delay, and contrasted German leaders’ professed peace with their military actions in Russia and Finland. He emphasized national solidarity, fair terms, and the need to fund the war effort regardless of sacrifice.
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Mulligan and Cohen Get Five to Seven Years
Frank H. Mulligan former city detective and Philip Cohen fruit merchant from Fort Morgan and Sterling were convicted at Brighton of the January 2 robbery of Mrs. Irene Nolan at the Model Ford House and sentenced to not less than five nor more than seven years in Carion City penitentiary. Judge Cinas overruled motions for new trials after arguments by defense attorneys. America Will Aid in Victory and King George reply emphasize unity and imminent victory in the war.
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Liberty and force in war over Europe and world dominion
The speaker condemns German expansion and argues for total force to uphold justice and the self determination of nations. He contrasts Germany’s ruthless empire aims with America’s ideals and calls for unwavering military power to secure peace and freedom for all.
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McAdoo Opens Philadelphia Liberty Loan Campaign
Secretary of the Treasury William G. McAdoo led a major Philadelphia rally to open the third Liberty loan campaign. He delivered a keynote address before starting a nationwide tour. Hays also spoke in Tabernacle to a large Salt Lake City audience as he promotes the same loan drive.
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Rich and Poor Aid Liberty Loan Fund Drive
Washington April 6 saw patriotic celebrations and nationwide subscriptions to the third Liberty loan to sustain World War I. Parades and public meetings spanned cities as communities pledged millions, while Wilson's Paris speech garners strong press approval, with Le Matin praising his wartime resolve.
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Lloyd George links Ireland home rule with conscription plan
April 1 report from London notes British prime minister David Lloyd George announces a new conscription bill tied to Irish home rule. He warns against German victory and credits President Wilson with potential decisive Allied aid as Haig reports heavy artillery duels and limited advances on the Western Front. A Turkish official says Van was captured in Turkish Armenia.
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McAdoo Urges 20 Million Liberty Bond Subscribers
Secretary McAdoo, in a Raleigh wired statement released by the treasury, urged finding 20,000,000 bond buyers for Liberty bonds. He warned the nation to aim higher than the initial goal, suggesting a loan of up to five billion dollars and to triple the subscription count if possible, stressing unity against America's enemies.
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Dollar an Ounce for Silver in New Plan
Washington proposes melting not more than 250 million silver dollars in the treasury for sale and export to cover trade deficits and repurchase silver at one dollar an ounce. Silver certificates would be retired as dollars depart and new one and two dollar notes issued. America to Loan Millions to Greece. Greece to receive forty four million dollars from the United States after Greek parliament approves needed legislation. Cadet John Insinger of Greeley Colorado killed when two aircraft collided near Love Field Dallas.
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Government plans 150000 March draft and yearly quotas
Government War Department releases cantonment entrainment quotas for a five day period starting April 26. Upland by state totals include Idaho 614 Nevada 618 Alabama 301 California 4263 Colorado 0 Connecticut 2279 Delaware 141 District of Columbia 42 Florida 25 Georgia 6450 and many more. With the 150000 monthly target, 1350000 men will be drafted by year end. Decisions hinge on shipping, equipment, and Allied needs. Czernin reiterates peace talks between Austria Hungary and France amid denials from Clemenceau. An Austrian official confirms Count Armand met with Count Revertata to discuss peace.
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Huns Seek Peace Terms From Kaiser at Geneva
Four leading German peace groups including the Fatherland League and the Women’s Peace Association urged Chancellor von Hertling to declare Germany’s readiness to recognize Belgium’s independence, evacuate occupied French territory, and transform Alsace Lorraine into a self governing region. Turkish troops push in Caucasus as French report heavy attacks near Montdidier with fierce fighting across six miles. The Turkish statement claims Armenia cleared, Ardahan taken, and frontier advances toward Batum, while French forces held back a larger German force north of Montdidier.
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Harbor Protection Expansion at San Diego Cal
Active preparations proceed to strengthen San Diego Harbor protection in line with the national coast defense plan adopted earlier.
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Lotham and the Liberty Loan Drive in New York
On the first day of the third Liberty Loan campaign New York reported subscriptions totaling 102 000 000 to the Liberty Loan committee of the Federal Reserve district. In Concord Mass the old Liberty Bell rang to rally citizens. President Wilson named Edward R. Stettinius and Fred P. Keppel as assistant secretaries of war. German forces seized Ekaterinslav in southern Russia. A fire of incendiary origin destroyed much of Kansas City’s West Bottoms business district, with losses estimated at 3 to 5 million dollars.
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Col Guthrie Dies in Kentucky Camp
Col William L Guthrie of the 309th Engineers dies at Camp Zachary Taylor Ky after a brief pneumonia illness at the base hospital He was a 1901 West Point graduate and saw early service with the Twelfth Cavalry He was made a colonel in the National Army after World War I declaration He was 43 and hails from Rocky Ford Colo.
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Italian Army in France Strengthens Allied Front
Washington reports Italy has sent a large force to join General Foch's reserve army in France. Italian bombing planes are cooperating with Allied troops in France and Flanders. Estimates suggest Italy could deploy 600,000 to 1,000,000 soldiers if needed.
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U.S. Fleet of 150 Craft in War Zone Facts
Union warship fleet numbering over 150 vessels, including battleships and destroyers, with 25,000 officers and men in the war zone and on shore air patrols. Secretary Daniels disclosed the figures at a Liberty Loan kickoff, noting losses inflicted on German submarines though exact toll was not released.
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Prelude to new German drive in French sector looms
A large German patrol attempted a surprise attack on American outposts northwest of Toul but was dispersed. American, French, and British forces fortified positions and repelled the assault. German plans for a broader offensive threaten Amiens front from La Basac canal to Laon as bombardment intensifies along a 120 mile front. Reports indicate sizable but costly gains and preparations for a major assault near Arras, Lens, and Chauny, with implications for Allied defenses and potential massed attacks.
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