Proposes Laws to Cover Plots Aimed at Neutrality
Government memo from Attorney General Gregory and State Department outlines 18 laws to tighten American neutrality. It would criminalize anti neutrality actions, expand presidential powers, empower customs inspectors, and curb espionage and counterfeit acts tied to foreign governments.
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Washington
Jones
Congress
Gregory
State Department
Mexico
United States
Army Signaling Gradual Growth Under New Reorganization Law
President Wilson signed the Hay-Chamberlain army reorganization bill setting a goal of 160 000 active troops and national guard federalization. Provisions await appropriation but War Secretary Baker plans enlistment of about 15 000 next year and 1 000 new lieutenants with recruitment through 41 000 post offices and a $5 bonus to postmasters for recruits. The act includes $20 million for a nitrate plant and military training camps with new preparedness boards.
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Treience Bureau
Washington
Wileson
Hay-Chamberlain
National Guard
Baker
United States
Cros~tion
Plattsburg mobilization grows as 1700 rookies head to camp
More than 1700 prospective Plattsburg cadets flood New York by rail and ship, with 300 to 400 per train. Enrolment HQ at 51 Nassau Street reports 1000-plus enlistees by Grand Central to reach Platteburg by Monday morning. Recruits face inspection, uniforms, tents, and a subsistence plan while 9 navy ships train civilians.
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Plattsborg
Grand Central Station
Plattebore
New York
Nassau Street
Boston
Buffalo
Grand Central
New York Central
Platteburg
Hugh Dorey
Peter Mu
Dorey
Wood
Weil
Plattsboro
Plattsburg
Fort Hampton
Brooklyn
National Corp School Association
Broadway
M Aclver
Aval
Harvard Club
Plattsburg Rookies See West Point Drill
Plattsburg rookies witnessed a West Point drill session as men practiced five hours under the supervision of West Point instructors. The session highlighted training routines and discipline among the recruits.
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Plattsburg
West
West Point
Hartford Preparedness Parade in Rain Draws Thousands
Hartford hosted a massive preparedness parade despite steady rain. Governor Holcomb led officials as 84 marching sections, including 300 officers and bluejackets from the Utah battleship, paraded past the reviewing stand amid thousands of cheering attendees from across Connecticut. Notables like Senator McLean and Hiram Maxim joined workers and businessmen in a democratic-spirited display.
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Triare
Hartford
Conn
Connecticut
Marcus H. Holcomb
Utah
Ebow
United States
George P McLean
Simsbury
George M. Land
Isadora Duncan Missed Steamship Ryton Trip
Dancer Isadora Duncan failed to board the steamship Ryton bound for Buenos Ayres after a cancelled passport delayed her plan. A new passport for her dog arrived in Manhattan and a taxicab attempt to intercept the ship followed. Duncan and her party nonetheless caught the next possibility.
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Seodora Duncan
Ryton
Buenos Ayres
Destiny
Brooklyn
Byron
American Dispatch Office
Manhattan
Dancer
Williams
Mim
Duncan
Young Democrats Plan Military Training Camp Visit
A delegation from the Young Democratic League will meet the President at the White House on Wednesday to discuss a proposed military training camp in the state. A 23 acre site near the city will be supervised by General De Witt Hamilton with Prince von Hatzfeldt Trachenberg and staff arriving in Rye, New York for the summer. The Imperial Germany Embassy and Count von Bernstorf are connected to the visit.
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Wilon
White House
Frank D. Shelley
4 League
Tity Twinalty
Shelley
de Witt Hamilton
Prince von Hatzfeldt
Rye
Fringe
Pritzzess von Hatefeldt Trachenberg
Imperial Germany
Count von Bernstorf
Chicago Preparedness Parade Marks Roosevelt Influence
Chicago hosted a vast preparedness demonstration led by Roosevelt supporters with over 100000 marchers and 102 sub stations coordinating a precise aerial and ground parade. Leaders cited Roosevelt as the true driver of preparedness while criticizing the current administration and praising naval strength and rapid mobilization.
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Chicago
Roosevelt
Theodore Roosevelt
Michigan Avenue
Lake Front
Raymond Sheldon
Requimre Army
Twene
Tyrone
Unan Ward
Sheldon
Grant Park
Stimson
New York
Weeks
Navy
Senate Military Affairs Committee
George W. Perkins
Vest
Mr. Perkins
America
United States
Elevator Fall Kills Worker at Williamsburg Factory
A freight elevator at 118 Gerry Street Williamsburg fell three stories to the ground, mortally injuring Samuel Ropert twenty six of 73 Graham Avenue. He was taken to Williamsburg Hospital. The 3,000 pound lift reportedly exceeded its 1,500 capacity.
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Gerry Street
Williamsburg
Samuel Ropert
Graham Avenue
Williamsburg Hospital
1500 Boy Scouts Rally in Prospect Park
Brooklyn Boy Scouts held their fifth annual rally in Long Meadow Prospect Park despite yesterday’s rain. About 1,500 scouts from 90 troops participated with color guards, dueling flag contests, a wall climb Lifesaving display, archery by Troop 4d, and signal-tower work by Troop 21 under Scoutmaster William J. Denham.
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Brooklyn
Long Meadow
Prospect Park
Yapternoon
Julian H. Salomon
Sam Jane
Scouta
Uct
William Bevers
Jamey E. West
Anthony Explorer
Norman Dike
Daniel Beard
Woodra
Arthur M. Howe
Wife Seeks Missing Husband After Alarm Is Raised
A wife asks police to help locate her husband who disappeared after leaving for work on April 1. Neighbors report no contact since that morning, and authorities have been notified to investigate the missing person case.
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Military Training Camps Association
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