Establish Military Officer Training Camp for 10000 Cadres
Major General Thomas H Barry announces plans to convert Fort Sheridan and three other forts into large officers training camps. Ten thousand officers will command the first half million men for foreign service, with 2500 maximum per camp and three months training starting soon. Eligible are reserve officers, cadets, graduates, ages 20 years 9 months to 44.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union News Service
Chicago
Fort Sheridan
United States
Thomas H. Barry
Central Army Department
Fort Benjamin Harrison
Ind
Fort Snelling
Minn
Fort Riley
Kas
Central States
Army Reserve
Barry
CANNOT ESCAPE BY MARRIAGE Washington policy on wartime service
The War Department states that men married since the war's outbreak are treated the same as unmarried men for military obligations. The announcement aims to prevent any belief that marriage can avoid duty and urges wide press publicity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Germany
War Department
Department
Navy assumes patrols along American coast
Official word confirms the American navy is rapidly taking over the patrol previously established by British and French vessels along the American coast. The transfer represents a shift in maritime security duties as nations reassess coastal defense.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
British Sailor Guards Post In Boston Rain
A British navy sailor on Boston waterfront relieved a national guardsman who fainted at his post. He carried the guardsman’s rifle, sheltered him in a nearby shanty, telephoned for a doctor, and stood watch for about an hour until a corporal arranged relief amidst drizzle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Mass
National
Senate passes revenue bill with conference required
Washington reports the administration revenue bill of seven billion dollars passed the senate unanimously. Differences since house passage necessitate conference between the two houses before a presidential signature. Senator Stone, a critic of many war measures, will vote for passage but favors different framing and will explain his views later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate
House
Stone
Germans to treat Americans in Berlin as Wilsonian neutrals
Berlin officials announced after a conference that Americans in Germany will be treated under Wilsons policy for Germans in the United States. They will enjoy nearly full freedoms and be considered neutrals, with the exception that they may not reside in fortified areas or fortresses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Germany
The Basel Nachrichten critic on American entry sparks warnings
A Basel Nachrichten military critic argues that America’s entry into the war will revive aggressive sea policy against Germany and likely trigger a gigantic battle beyond the Dardanelles. He warns allied fleets will face a formidable German coastal defense that could yield disastrous outcomes for Germany.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berne
Basel
Reduced Bread Rations in Germany
Copenhagen reports Germany has enacted reduced bread rations and social unrest grows among workers. Metal workers consider cutting hours by one fourth, while socialists and army papers urge acceptance of hardships like soldiers at the front to protect munitions output.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Copenhagen
Germany
Powerful Radio Station Hidden on South Dakota Farm
United States marshal dismantled a wireless outfit on a Wessington Springs area farm owned by Chris Vetter. Officer T W Taubann reported two sixty foot masts and antennae reaching a hundred yards capable of receiving messages from both coasts. No misuse evidence found.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mitchell
S. D
Wessington Springs
Seaboard
United States Marshal’s Office
T. W. Taubann
Chris Vetter
Taubann
Danger to Public Peace Alarm as Alien Enemies Target Flag
The text warns that aliens who desecrate the flag are a danger to public peace and may be arrested. It orders alien enemies within half a mile of military or government facilities to move out by June 1 or face summary arrest under AG instructions to U.S. marshals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
United States
Berlin Strike Sparks Russian Hopes for Revolution
News of the Berlin strike impressed Russians here who saw it as the start of a German revolution to overthrow the Hohenzollern dynasty and restore general peace. Some others warned against overvaluing the demonstrations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Copenhagen
Emperor Charles of Austria on war and peace
Berlin reports Emperor Charles of Austria as telling Bjorn in a Luxemburg interview that he understands the costs of war and the meaning of peace. He says his long battlefield experience gives him insight into why peace is essential.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Charles of
Austria
Bjorn
Luxemburg
Vienna
Serbian Uprising Against Bulgarian Occupation Reported
A telegram from Athens says Serbians, under Bulgarian occupation, revolted and fled to the hills. Insurgents formed battalions and companies and sabotaged bridges and railways, while Bulgaria sends troops to Nish to quell the disturbances described as grave in scope.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Athens
Nish
Roots Urges Republicans to Back Wilson for War Unity
Elihu Root urged all Republicans to support President Wilson and forget party ties until the war ends. A Republican club resolution called on Americans to abandon partisan feeling, sectarianism, and personal advantage to unite behind the government and pursue the war vigorously.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Elihu Root
Wilson
Republican Club
United States
Nebraska Prison to Train Inmates as Soldiers
Warden Fenton plans military drill for inmates at the Nebraska state prison using wooden mock weapons after sham guns are produced. Secretary O Connell, ex First Nebraska, will be drill master in chief with Fenton leading training. If a draft expands, younger inmates may be sent to the front.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fenton
Nebraska State
Nebraska
Uncle Sam
O’connell
Submarine Blockade Begun Off American Atlantic Coast
German submarine fired on the United States destroyer Smith about 100 miles south of New York. Navy officials confirmed the encounter after coordinating with Fire Island Boston New York and other Atlantic coast points. It remains unclear if this signals a sporadic raid or the start of a general blockade of Atlantic ports.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
United States
Smith
New York
Atlantic
Navy Department
Island
Boston
New England
Boston Navy Yard
Mob attacks German legation in Buenos Aires demand war
A large mob in Buenos Aires set fire to the German legation and consulate, with police and gendarmes charging the crowd twice. Several protesters were injured as thousands gathered. Attempts were made to sack German properties and the German owned Union newspaper. The crowd retreated as authorities arrived, singing the Marsellaise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buenos Ayres
First American flag in European war at Vimy ridge
An unofficial dispatch from Canadian army HQ in Europe reports a young Texan who enlisted in Ontario carried the Stars and Stripes into combat at Vimy ridge. He advanced on Thelus with the flag on his bayonet and was wounded in battle as the United States entered the war.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ottawa
Vimy Ridge
France
Europe
Ontario
United States
Thelus
Navy seals wireless gear in Boston district ships
Naval authorities in the first naval district suspend handling commercial messages until further notice. Wireless apparatus on ships entering ports in this district will be sealed while in port.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Mass
First Naval District
Turkey and Bulgaria Break Diplomatic Ties with U.S.
A report from Zurich states that Turkey and Bulgaria have formally broken off diplomatic relations with the United States.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zurich
Turkey
Bulgaria
United States
London Lords to Express Thanks to United States
The Earl of Crawford announced that Earl Curzon of Kedleston will move a resolution in the house of lords praising the United States for joining the allied powers to defend freedom and human rights against a grave menace.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Earl of Crawford
House of Lords
Earl Curzon of
Kedleston
United States of America
Lloyd George salutes United States as ally in war
London reports David Lloyd George, first British prime minister to salute the US as comrades in arms, addressing a notable assembly organized by the American luncheon club. He denounces Prussia and extols America as an ally, saying US entry seals the war as a fight against military autocracy worldwide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
David Lloyd-George
England
Prussia
America
United States
Bombs Found In Bavaria Engine Room At Havana
In Havana the steamship Bavaria, one of four German self-in interned merchant ships, was found to contain two bombs in its engine room. The captain reported the danger and expressed relief that authorities intervened before any injury occurred as he had received good treatment there. The crew’s alleged plan to destroy the vessel was thwarted by swift action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Havana
Bavaria
Government food control plan moves before senate
Secretary Houston asks Congress to grant the Agriculture Department direct supervision of food production and distribution with a 25 million dollar appropriation. The proposal seeks authority for the Council of National Defense to buy sell fix prices and license and control all food, feed, and agricultural supply concerns if the public interest requires.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union News Service
Washington
Congress
Houston
Senate
Department of Agriculture
United States
Council of National Defense
Agricultural Department
Danger in Ill Advised Economy Warns Public
Howard E. Coffin of the advisory commission of the Council of National Defense issues a warning against hysterical and ill advised wartime economies. He says unemployment and factory closures may follow indiscriminate cost cutting, urging restraint as the government launches a public information campaign.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Howard E. Coffin
Advisory Commission
The
Council of National Defense
Committee On Public Information
Coffin
Pledged to Aid Farmers by St Louis Chamber of Commerce
The St Louis chamber pledged to assist state farmers to boost production including possible minimum price guarantees for foodstuffs. Carl Vrooman warned southern states could face hunger if the war prolonged and railroads were government controlled. He cited Memphis plans to raise two million dollars of food this year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis
St. Louis Chamber of Commerce
Carl Vrooman
Chamber
Vrooman
Memphis
Mexican ambassador to US presents credentials to Wilson
Ignacio Bonillas, first Mexican envoy since Madero, presented credential letters from General Carranza and was accepted as diplomatic representative. He was escorted to the White House by Secretary Lansing amid concerns over German moves in Mexico and Carranza's stance on the war with Germany.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Ignacio Bonillas
United States
Madero
Carranza
Wilson
White House
Lansing
Mexico
Germany
Democrats in caucus back president’s war defense bill scope
Washington Democrats in caucus agree to consider only war and general defense legislation the president may recommend in the extra session. National prohibition may be included if the president urges it as a war measure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
House
Senate Passes War Finance Bill for 7 Billion Securities
The Senate approved the war finance bill unanimously after seven hours of debate. The measure, already cleared by the House, authorizes 7 billion dollars in securities and a 3 billion dollar loan to the Allies, with minor changes likely trigger a conference or House acceptance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washigton
Senate
House
Peace prospects in Austria Hungary hinge on territorial integrity
In Vienna observers note willingness by both government and people to accept peace proposals that leave Austria-Hungary’s territory intact and no war indemnities. Publicly weary, the monarchy seems set to continue fighting unless minimum terms are met.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berne
Vienna
Grain Outlook Not So Bad
Lincoln report by Baird Biddle and Kinsler with Haynie finds 50 to 60 percent of local wheat alive. About 330 men back in Chicago expect Nebraska winter wheat output over 40 million bushels this season, contradicting bets predicting under 20 million.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln
Board Leases More Ground To Feed State Inmates
The Nebraska State Board of Control reports adoption plans for 90 to 100 babies from the Lincoln dependent children home as boarding out ends. It rents 100 additional acres at the state penitentiary and expands cultivation to provide food for 5,000 inmates and 800 officers amidst wartime prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union News Service
Lincoln
State Board of Control
Mayfield
Board of Control
State Board
Nebraska
Germany
State Penitentiary
Board Hopes Citizen Effort to Boost Resources
Will Help Conservation of Resources Chairman E O Mayfield says Governor Neville wants every citizen to husband resources and boost products from field and garden. State board will plant every available acre and care for it to reduce institutional expenses. Gardens will be expanded on land attached to institutions where possible.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Conservation of
E. O. Mayfield
State Board of Control
Neville
Revised Compensation Law Advances In Legislature
The committee of the whole chaired by Spirk finished consideration of employers liability and workers compensation. Moriarty of Douglas amended to let an injured employee choose compensation or sue under the old law if a safety law was violated by the employer, a change opponents say undermines the remedy and could invite ambulance chasing lawyers and wage losses for employees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spirk
Senate Committee On Labor
Moriarty
Douglas
Friends of the
Nebraska guard bill adopted with defense act link
The house approved the conference committee report on H. R. 423 placing the Nebraska national guard under the national defense act and boosting adjutant general staff pay. An amendment aligned the measure with Governor Neville’s request creating a state council of defense of eleven members paid five dollars daily in service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House
Conference Committee
Nebraska National Guard
Adjutant General
Neville
State Council of Defense
Change District Judges in Nebraska Amid Reapportionment
Governor Neville signs a judicial reapportionment bill adding one district judge to districts four and ten and reassigning several small counties in northwest Nebraska. He also appoints W. M. Morning of Lincoln as Lancaster County’s fourth judge, noting Morning’s prior service as a presidential elector. The Nebraska State Board of Agriculture urges farmers to boost crops to aid the war effort, recommending oats and corn sorghum where winter wheat fails, and to experiment with untried crops.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Neville
Nebraska
W. M. Morning
Lincoln
Lancaster County
Morning
Nebraska State Board of Agriculture
Board
Boschee's German Syrup Promises Cold Cure
An old advertisement touts Boschee's German Syrup as a preventive for colds and coughs amid variable weather. It claims fifty years of success, aids sleep and morning expec toration, and notes availability from druggists in 25 and 75 cent bottles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boschee
Regular Talk or Language Sense in Childhood
A family scene centers on Elsie and Sara debating language, with Elsie insisting she cannot speak English though the mother confirms they are indeed speaking English. The dialogue highlights a child's perception of language and what adults call normal speech.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elsie
Sara
England
Modern Salesmanship in a Gown Department
A recruiter asks if a candidate has nerve to sell gowns. The dialogue notes that today a salesman must stand firm and ask a customer for one hundred fifty dollars for a gown that previously cost fifty, highlighting the courage required in retail.
Proven Swamp Root Aids Weak Kidneys
Kidney and bladder trouble ad urges use of Dr Kilmer’s Swamp Root herbal remedy. Claims it heals and strengthens kidneys, liver and bladder with gentle effect. Encourages trial with a sample offer of ten cents via Kilmer & Co. Binghamton New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jilmer
Dr. Kilmer & Co
Binghamton, N. Y
Worm Turns On Practical Boxer in Office Prank
South St. Paul dealer Al Baumgart played a practical joke that backfired when a new employee dragged a 150 pound iron sack after a cow anchor. The box of flowers he sent to a friend was swapped with paper and the prank ended with Baumgart delivering the cow anchor back to the warehouse. he vows to quit practical jokes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
al Baumgart
South St. Paul
Worm
St. Paul
Mr. Baumgaart
Relieved Her Feelings on the Porch Visit
On a warm summer afternoon little Helen grows restless on the porch with her mother. She sighs and sits in a rocking chair saying Oh darn the good ness gracious. Her mother asks what brought the outburst and Helen explains she had to say or do something.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen
White-footed mice present across most regions of the country
The article notes that white-footed mice are found in nearly all parts of the United States, indicating their widespread distribution and ecological presence.
Also Mentioned on This Page
el Paso, Tex
Chihuahua
el Heraldo del Norte
Menocal
Casas Grandes
el Valle
Council of Defense
West
W. L. Douglas
San Francisco
Brockton
W. L. Dougins
Iite
Boys’ Shoe
W.L. Douglas Shoe Co
Spark St
Brockton, Mass
Canada
Western
Duluth
W. V. Bennett
Bee Ridg
Omaha
Nebr
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!