Senate Debates Draft Bill Wording and Exemption
United Press report from Washington on May 1 outlines Senate and House actions over WWI draft funding and conscription provisions. Major points include a $2.7 billion national defense appropriation, debate on exemption for religious groups, La Follette’s referendum proposal, and votes defeating changes to the bill.
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United Press
Washington, D. C
House
National Defense “Committee
Dil
D.C
Germany
United States
Hoke Smith
Congress
Judge Advocate
America
McCumber
Senate
Jones
Washington
LA Folucette
la Follette
Gore
Sromna
Vardaman
President Wiltons censorship decree marks wartime controls
The United States government orders immediate censorship of telegraph and telephone lines and submarine cables along the Mexican border. Commander D. W. Todd leads naval censorship with Arthur B. Hoff in New York and General McIntyre overseeing border telegraph and telephone supervision.
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Gby
United
Washington, D. C
United States
Wilson
Leffist
War and Navy Departments
Congress
Persoms
United’ States
Germany
Ron Po
America
D. W. Todd
Naval Communications
Arthur B. Hoff
New York
McIntyre
Knights Conclave—Postponed Indefinitely By War
The Knights of Teeter convention in the city, scheduled for May 31, has been cancelled and postponed indefinitely due to the war. Stand commanders report the event halted amid ongoing conflict and logistical concerns.
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Calted
Prensy Oitteborg
Pal
Knights of Teeter
Onder
Berlin Redeems Its Name in Year of Change
The Berlin school reports a community effort to reclaim the town’s name through a series of events and fund drives. Local leaders aim to raise money for a project that will celebrate Berlin’s heritage and unite residents around a shared goal.
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Unites
Berlin
Wix
Chile and Germany Alleged Secret 1913 Treaty Revealed
Buenos Aires May 1 reports claim Chile and Germany made a hidden 1913 pact granting Berlin influence in South America. Jose Molin cites Revista alleging Chile aided by Germany to curb Argentina and to align against the United States and Brazil, leaving Chile constrained in any public stance.
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Ile
Germany
United Prissy
Buenos Aires
Chile
South America
Prince Henry of Prussia
Revista Today
Jose Molin
South American
Molinz
United States
Brazil
Revistas
Chie
Calle
Serre Patagonia
Argentine
Nebraska Goes Dry as Prohibition Takes Effect
Nebraska voters approved the dry amendment last November by a 2000 vote majority. The reform became effective today, enacting the state constitutional restriction and the related dry statute.
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Lincoln
Neb
Nebraska
Ferth
Senate
Union bakers go on strike in Meriden report
Meriden Connecticut reports most union bakers walked off their jobs today after master bakers refused to raise wages. The strike halted production at several local bakeries as workers demanded fair pay and overtime compensation.
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Associated Trews
Meriden
Conn
Ely
Joffre Honored as Senate Cheers French Leader in Capitol
In Washington on May 1 Marshal Joffre and Rene Vivians led a French mission in a Senate welcome. The gathering cheered Joffre as he bowed and declared Vive La Amerique. Conferences with British and American officials followed on shipping and military aid, with plans to accelerate vessel production to aid allies.
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D.C
Vivians
Marshal
Sion
Senate
Chamber
Ively
Joffreas
Joffre
Marshal of France
Marne
Rene Vivian
Marshal Joffre
Choche‘Prat
Jusser
White
Chocheprat
France
Emile Hovelagne
Conifer
Balfour
Eric Drammen
Richard Craxford
British Jcubassy
Secretarien Lansing
Brcdford
Chairman Denman
Shipping Board
Farmers Clearing Reports Show County Farming Needs
The county reports list farmers requesting seed potatoes, corn, wheat, and barley, with several also seeking navy beans and other supplies. First round of reports from towns indicate mutual concerns and potential coordination by the Publicity Committee.
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Couaty Council of
Defemer
Court‘bowser
Reid “Murray
Charce
Haan
Toiay
Ome
Sieetc
PeWiicity
Germans Behind Strike In Chicago Bread Shortage
United Press reports federal investigators were assigned to probe a pro German plot tied to labor unrest in Chicago. Union leaders signed pledges to avoid strikes, while bread markets face shortages as 15 large bakeries and over 50 smaller plants idle, with Schulze Co. still delivering to the naval training steamer as crews keep to government contracts.
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Chicago
United Press
Washington
Federal
Charles Clyne
Schulze Company
Great Lakes
United States Navy
Monroe Pastor Warned Against Aggressive Sermons
Monroe Wisconsin authorities warned the public about a local pastor Reverend W. W. Penn after a series of radical sermons. A switch left on his doorstep and a recent subject shift toward Mormonism sparked concern among friends and officials.
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United Press
Monroe
Wis
W. W. Penn
Exports From Norway Arrive In New York Harbor
A Norwegian steamship reaches New York with a cargo including imatine engines, electric lamps, matches, wood pulp, and primers. The Norwegian freighter carries Nordic exports from the Scandinavian area and is described in the briefing as bringing a variety of goods to America.
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Associatea Press
New York
L—A
America
Ner
Weatan
Noted telegraphers death in New Jersey auto crash
Cy Associated Press reporter Hidgenela Park, New Jersey says Mart Crone WW Conkling, a renowned telegraph operator known as the most perfect Morse sender, was killed today in an automobile accident. Conkling formerly worked with the Army and is famed in telegraphic circles.
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Cy Associated Prexey
Hidgenela Park
N. J
Mart— Crone
Conkling
Bea
War impact looms as baseball talks stall
AP reports Raw Scooeeil president of the American Hague announced this afternoon that in case the war continues, baseball operations may be affected. The message hints at broader disruptions amid ongoing conflict and organizational tensions.
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Associated Press
New York
Raw Scooeeil
American Hague
Naval Officers Killed in Finnish Revolution
Autoglated Press report from San Francisco notes Baltic Fleet officers killed at Helsingfors during the Russian revolution. Sailor who defied Admiral Nepenin fired on the admiral after a missed salute, and 40 officers are said to have died in the turmoil.
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Autoglated Press
San Francisco
Cal
Helsingfors
Finland
Weatman
Nepenin
Russia
Ailor
American steamer Woodward Abrahams sunk by German sub
A cable message from New York reports the American steamer Woodward Abrahams of 744 net tons sunk by a German submarine. The nine crew members were fired upon. Also, the Uruguayan steamer Gorizia was sunk without warning. the crew was saved.
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Associated
Preas
New York
Woodward Abrahams
Uruguay
London
Gorizia
Wisconsin Senate Pushes Strict War Powers and Revenue Plan
The Wisconsin Senate endorses a memorial resolution urging a wartime revenue act taxing incomes over 10 000 to fund war efforts and government control of railroads mines and storage. It also considers a land purchase for food production and several insurance and state budget measures amid ongoing wartime debates.
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Wisconsin Senate
United
Madison
Wis
Congress
State Senate
Senate
Everett
Eagle River
Wilson
Mucks Take Over 209 Acre Farm To Aid War Effort
Arlie Mucke and Keller, both University of Wisconsin agricultural students, left Madison for South Yakota to operate a 209 acre farm producing food during wartime. They aim to serve their country rather than seek profit.
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Oubiouk
Keller
Associated Press
Madison
Wis
William Med
Keller, Mitchell
Smi
Erxity
Arie Mucke
Oxhkeah
South Yakota
Dhia
Half of Munitions Workers Strike Along the Rhine Front
Reports from The Hague via Exchange Telegraph describe more than half the munitions workers in the Rhine province striking. Essen’s Krupp works were isolated as censors blocked information to prevent leakage of strike news. Other German centers show rumors of a 24 hour general strike affecting steel plants and munitions facilities.
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Washington
T Rhine
Munnitions
Wites
Hague
Exchange Telegraph Company
Essen
Krupp: Works
Germany
Kropp
Inter
Teutonie
Sociatiat
Internationaliat
Kaiser's Land
Holland
Denmark
Switzerland
Cologne
Volks Zeitung
Socialiate
Singland
Woolwich
Destruction of the American tanker Vacdum confirmed
Washington reports the sinking of the American tanker Vacdum. Navy commander Thomaar and Captain Harrin are missing with several crew members presumed lost. Seventeen crew and three gunners were rescued from one boat. Further details await official confirmation.
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Washington, D.C
Cossul
Skinner
London
Thomaar
Gar
Harrin
Xhin
Orsciai
Sary
Students ask to farm vacant land at Superior Normal School
In Superior Wisconsin May 11 1900 a group of about 18 inmates from the state workers dormitory sought permission to farm vacant lots near the institution to cultivate food for the table. Officials considered a plan to arrange for the entire 70 acre site to be cultivated for the institution.
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Associated Presa Superior
Wis
Swiss Minister Seeks White House Talk With Wilson
May 1 report from Washington states Swiss Minister Ritter, in charge of German interests, secured a 2 pm meeting at the White House with President Wilson just before a cabinet session. The White House and Swiss legation offered no discussion on the appointment. The Hague reports a new German peace offer may be announced Thursday as part of ongoing international talks, with Berlin papers noting cautious reception.
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Washington, D. C
Ritter
Presi
Wilson
White House
Hague
Netherlands
London
von Bethmann-Hollweg
Imperial Shaaivellery
Tagebigtt
Mifbe
Berlin
Bethsiaeu Helicon
Germany
Faded Scrambled Note Hints at Unclear Political Dabbling
A fragmented OCR note mentions an afternoon event and a possible appointment in the state department. It references Switzerland and a food sector, with unclear names or dates. The text is garbled, offering little verifiable detail about people or actions.
Forgery Charge Arrests in Milwaukee Area
A 20 year old man, identified as Preeny Milwracker of Wisconsin, was arrested by police on forgery charges and held for Minneapolis authorities. A companion, Alice Pane, 18, was detained locally. The report blends partially garbled dispatches with unrelated wartime commentary and political analysis.
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United
Preeny Milwracker
Wis
Gus« Johnson
al Pearson
Minneapolis
Alice Pane Ared
Hin
Murderous hired man kills couple then commits suicide
In Dickinson near Taylor North Dakota May 1 James Caldwell and his wife were shot by a hired man who then killed himself. The assailant attacked their daughter in a barn before the murders. Caldwell later faced a suit over property from J C R Knowles. The man was captured at Waseca Minnesota after being linked to an insane asylum case in Rochester.
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Woo
Dickinson
Ncn
James Caldwell
Taylor
N. D
Hfran
Caldwell
Minn
Rochester
Hart Condition Worsens Asylum Assemblyman Hart
May 1 Northwestern Madison reports Assemblyman Charles F Hart in critical condition. Hospital officials caution against alarm while a special nurse is in charge and only statement notes condition is very poor.
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Madison
Wis
Charles F. Hart
German Ships To Allies Take Turned Over By U S
The American government has turned over the Burgombur American papers to the Entente allies. One ship proceeds to France while the other is bound for Haifa. Clara Neesing and Clara Menalg are named in the transfer details.
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Ned Clara Neesing
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B&mbure
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