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Newspaper
Oshkosh Daily Northwestern
Location
Oshkosh, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Mar 12, 1918
Page
1
Washington reports a national 800000 man second draft with state quotas and small group inductions. Agriculturists receive deferred rating while 10000 artisans may enter training and another 10000 called for summer service. Crowder says the system is selective and minimizes disruption to industry and agriculture.
The call will draft 800000 men gradually as needed with transport aid. Draft timing depends on pending Congress legislation. At least 150000 skilled artisans will be called this summer. Class one will be exhausted before deferred classes are drawn. Special training schools will be created to utilize technical qualifications. Smaller group draws aim to minimize disruption to industry and agriculture. After the second draft, total armed forces may reach about 2500000. At peak in the Spanish American War the U S army stood at 272000.
A roundup of World War I combat reports states five enemy airplanes were shot down by allied forces, with Berlin and Paris confirming losses. British artillery and raids claimed harsh action east of Measin es and near Ypres, while French and German reports detail bombardments and counteractions across Paris and Lorraine.
The House naval affairs committee reports that all navy appropriations were spent or obligated with judgment and economy. It says the Navy Department met the wartime situation with skill and dispatch and that ships and crews show high efficiency. The report notes a need for both scout and battle cruisers.
The Emerson Malone bill to put ratification of the federal prohibition amendment to voters in New York state in a fall election was reported out this afternoon by the senate committee on taxation and retrenchment.
Senator Reed of Missouri attacked the food and fuel administration for extravagance and urged cutting a 1 750 000 provisional appropriation. He cited an unexpended balance of 1 257 950 and warned that such waste threatens war preparations. The article also covers railway bill fights and other war funding in Congress.
Washington March 13. Reports that the railway administration offered to provide for 45 million dollars of New York New Haven railway obligations were denied by John Skelton Williams head of the division of finance and purchases. No decision yet on government aid terms.
Washington March 12 Senate privileges and elections committee will resume consideration of disloyalty charges against Wisconsin Senator La Follette. Chairman Pomerene announced. The piece notes McGovern’s withdrawal in favor of Lenroot and campaign activity in Madison and Washington.
An American steamship, attacked by a German U boat near a French port in March, was sunk after a brief encounter. Survivors were picked up by a rescue ship and reported a storm and heavy gunfire during the attack.
Martison Wisconsin March 13 industrial committee hears requests from pea canners to extend hours for women workers. Representatives from many women organizations attend to oppose or support increased hours as hearings proceed in the senate chamber.
The War Department announced a special committee to survey the government’s sereni fical program as it relates to industrial conditions. The panel includes Snowden Marshall, former U S attorney for New York, Edward Wells of Babcock and Wilcox, and a third member to be named later.
Wauseon March 22 Charles Salntedar charged with failure to register for the selective draft waived examination before United States Commissioner Riley and was held for action by the federal grand jury on 25000 bail.
John D Rockefeller will hand over 38 400 000 dollars as his income tax payment to the United States. The payment was made in New York by financial authorities today.
Marinette Wisconsin March reports say United States Senator Jane Stephenson ninety nine, husband of lumberman, remains seriously ill at home. Attending doctors note gradual weakening while his mind stays clear and he jokes with visitors as relatives arrive from Chicago and nearby towns.
France requests American troops for the west front based on plans for a coordinated allied offensive. Paris aims to regain initiative with U S help and discussions say national army divisions will be deployed abroad as part of the effort. National guard units face altered timelines as drafting and training intensify.
Barley prices declined on the Winnipeg grain exchange after gambling was halted. Speculators suffered heavy losses as the market adjusted to new rules. The move targeted liquidating contracts with a maximum price set at 1.99 dollars.
Wisconsin must provide 2,214 men for the second draft by March 29 under a national call. The plan, announced by Provost Marshal General Crowder, parcels men from all states except Jews (sic) and Minnesota, with movements starting March 28 for five days to fill first and second draft quotas.
A report from Washington indicates a forthcoming government action affecting major express companies. Names like Adams and Wells Fargo appear in context with earnings and deficits, highlighting a shift in postwar administration plans impacting logistics firms.
United Press report from March 12 states American troops in France are ready to block a German offensive. Pershing’s forces are positioned to defend the west front, with increasing raids and enlarging sectors suggesting a shift in the war dynamic. Von Hindenburg’s spring offensive appears unlikely to break through.
A jury in Martin County, Minnesota, expected to return an indictment related to the National Non-Dertieur league case. Local attorneys prepared for a potential presentment as parties and officials discuss proceedings. The report notes prior interruptions and relocations connected to the Montana and Minnesota aspects of the case, with defense and prosecution preparing formal actions.
On Omaha train No. 9 from Chirnie two passengers were delivered a pair of twins just before the train reached Hudson. The newborns are the children of Mr and Mrs athenin harner of Claston, Wisconsin. The parents departed the train at Hudson after the birth.
Copenhagen reports that a Berlin dispatch states the Kaiser has been offered the dukedom of Courtland by a Courtland detachment. The news comes from a March 12 Berlin source summarized by United Press.
A report states Germany plans a new war credit of 16 000 900 000 marks to be issued soon and notes ongoing disputes over a Canenhager exchange. The German war debt now stands at 109 000 000 000 marks.
Unclear local observation text notes likely weather details with a fair tonight and Wednesday. Mentions cooler trends in the east and a mild forecast with temperatures and time references.
Special to The Northwestern outlines a Wisconsin senate contest between Joseph D Davies and William H Lenroot. It notes Lenroot's independent record, support from the administration, and Davies as a Wilson ally while warning Democrats not to portray Lenroot as La Follette’s ally.
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