British Editor Denounces Submarine Claims as Futile
Hoover cautions America on submarine peril and war food needs while Lord Northcliffe confirms harsh facts about submarine losses. United Press interview in London and New York reports reveal frank British views on the submarine menace, wartime losses, and the importance of American entry and aid.
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D. L. Keen
England
Foreign Office
United Press Today
London
America
Germany
Northcliffe
United Press
Bagdad
Turka
Ruth Tonto
Regis
Ube
Tarker
Hearst Homgary
Trocha
Bavaria
New York
Herbert C. Hoover
Washington
Belgium
Hoover
Europe
Aubmarines
relief _ commission
Baron D'Cartier
Marinette Council Clash Over Sunday Closing Edict
The Marinette Wisconsin council and mayor clashed last night over a Sunday closing edict issued recently. The mayor was attacked by several aldermen before a resolution passed permitting the pool area to operate on Sundays. The vote stood two to two against the mayor’s policy, and a city attorney was asked to draft an ordinance allowing the opening on Sunday, with two aldermen claiming it would be enacted.
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Marinette
Agali Agatant
Betna Om Coe
Associated Press
Tooma
Aliers Hich
Whilg
Russia to Stand Pat in Provisional Gov Response
The Russian Provisional Government has sent a note to the Allied Powers via the Roman representative, saying changes in government do not justify any new agitation or action by the Entente. The message asserts no pretext exists for any escalation by Russia within the Allied context.
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Associatnd Prez
Tetrograd
May
Lonica
Reavis
Rosa
Viviani Speech Sparks French Victory Cheer in House
In Washington May 3 the French mission head Viviani thrilled the House with Vive La France amid cheers as Marshal Joffre greeted lawmakers. Rankin thanked him. Joffre greeted and kissed several young daughters, while the debate over American support and submarine dangers looms large.
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Associated Preas
Washington, D. C
Vive la France
Reno Viviant
Marshal Joffre
Jeanette Rankin
M. Viviani
Ofatenal Joffre
France
England
Council
National Defense
F. H. " Peabody
Chicago
Entente
United States
Germany
Herbert C. Hoover
Central Empire
American soul and liberty in wartime dialogue
The text contrasts American practicality with idealism in wartime, urging unity with France against monarchist coercion. It recalls Washington, vows to defend independence and aid others, and honors sacrifices from cradle to tomb by patriots and soldiers. British officials plan to visit the House at 12:30 on Saturday May 6.
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France
America
Washington
Europe
British Commission
Clark
Balfour
House of Representatives
Comminsion
Perfect peace accord affirmed by Germany and Austria
A Vienna sourced semi official statement today says Germany and Austria have a perfect agreement on all aspects of peace. The Austrian cabinet insists the two monarchies must stay united to the end, or future talks with other powers will fail.
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Germany
Austria
Ify United Press
Vienna
Bald
Suffrage Referendum Bill Killed in House
Madison Wisconsin May 3 The woman suffrage referendum bill was killed in the house by 47 to 41 with no debate on the motion for reconsideration to be entered and the bill to come up again next week. The measure had passed the senate in a revised form submitting the question to the people in 1918. The Kent bill on municipal control of public utilities was killed 67 to 19 and normal school appropriations were set for 1917-18 and 1918-19. A call of the house occurred after a senate debate over a public officials training school. adjournment was agreed until tomorrow and the measure laid over until next Wednesday.
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Associated Preas
Madison
Wit
Senate
Chapine
Carl Hausen
House
Socialist Scheidemann appointed president of Reichstag committee
A dispatch from Amsterdam reports Germany has appointed a Socialist, Philip Scheidemann, as president of the constitution committee of the Reichstag. The move, seen as a government-backed signal, places a Socialist in a pivotal role amid internal party splits and debates over electoral reform. The appointment may reflect pressure for democratizing reforms and scrutiny of autocratic power as Germany faces political instability and calls for peace proposals.
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Scheidemaum
Reichstag
United Presa
Ameterdam
Thereichstag
Berlin
Philip Scheldemann
Russia
Germany
Scheldemann
Imperial
von” Betinmann-Hollweg
Relchatag
Haase
Ledebour
General Socialist Party
Scheidemann
Scandinavia
Holland
Scheide
Bechelde
Reichsgig
Ln Conard
Peri
London
Mass—Alpena
Denmark
Aml
Iolland
von Hethmann-Hollweg
Junkers
Hig Maanfac Fereme
Hollwer
Belgium
France
Navy to Put Small Motorboats Into Coast Patrol
Great Lakes May 3. Captain W A Moffett says privately owned motorboats and yachts will be ordered into coast patrol service soon. Fittings will be rushed and a front line role implied. Navy Department funds total 700000 with 100000 already allocated and 600000 more after leasing negotiations for 417 acres near ration reservation. Station expanded to train 25000 of 70000 recruits to reach 159000 men. Grant park Chicago and Culver Ind will host new sub naval training stations with capacities of 3000 and 5000 respectively.
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Usy Aseouities Preas
Great Lakes
Manny
Ose
W. A. Broffett
United States Maval
Washington
Moffett
Navy Department
Moffett Sino
Grant Park
Chicago
Culver Naval School
Culver
Ind
Grant Mark
Culver Station
Bakers Strike Ends After Federal Mediation Reaches Deal
United Press reports a Bakers' Union and employer representatives reached a wage settlement after 24 hours of federal mediation. The agreement provides a $2 weekly raise, totaling $4,000 weekly, with all strikers returning to their former jobs without prejudice. The accord, deemed ready for union ratification, was formed in Chicago on May 3.
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Federal Ofaciam
United Press
Chicago
Srike
AC 9
Train Robber Suspect Held After Sparta Hold Up
A man described as a possible train robber who restrained a Northwestern passenger near Sparta Wednesday morning is jailed here. Sheriff Weber pursues the case as the suspect refuses to talk, with authorities comparing the description to a released suspect in the area.
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la Croque
Win
John Reiffer
Sparta
Sherif Weber
War Era Meeting Abolishes Free Lunches In Wisconsin
A Waums Sateoskerpere Cie H.C. meeting in Wansau Wisconsin May 2 decided to end free lunches due to rising costs of food amid wartime measures. The decision reflects a broader national effort to adjust wartime benefits as inflation strains finances.
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Waumas Sateoskerpere Cie H.C
Prem Wansau
Wis
Era of Wansau
Hart Improves After Hospital Treatment
The condition of Arrembivman Hart of Oshkonh Wasteporta was reported as somewhat improved this morning. Hart spent last night in the hospital, according to the bulletin.
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Unites Prey Madion
Wiz
Hart
Oshkonh
Wasteporta
British Launch On Hindenburg Line Before Dawn
British forces launched a dawn assault along the Hindenburg Line near Arras after heavy artillery, making progress toward Fresnoy Cherisy and Bullecourt. Tackles included night bombardment, waves of troops, and counterattacks by Germany, with official reports noting progress and several strong positions captured.
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London
Fresnoy
Cherisy
Bullecourt
Reuter
Arras
Poeltiong
Tomade
Msea
Cherlay
Bullncourt
Hindenburg
Gavrello
Loos
War Office
Hindenburg Line
Sensee River
Acheville-Vimy Road
Fageti
Getting 'Em Together County Council's Task
Oshkosh Wisconsin May 3 The county clearing house for farmers at Winnebago County Council of Defence headquarters has information on agriculture and farm output after the war. It outlines needs for potatoes bran corn oats beets barley wheat and other supplies to assist farmers and supply shortages through draft. Public committee chairman William J Brewer governs efforts.
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Oshkosh
Winnebago County
Ciy
Ahd Reid Murray
Alec
Vic
Megan
Wianchega
Toweh
Wikliam J. Wrewer
Chalmas
Germany Faces Potential New Enemies in World War II News
The article reports on shifting alliances and potential foes for Germany as Brazil and Norway weigh entering the conflict. It notes Brazilian foreign minister Dr. Lauro Muller resigning and tensions with Germany, while Norway’s mercantile shipping suffers under U boat attacks. It also covers China, Japan, and political turmoil in Germany, with Bethmann-Hollweg facing weak support and uncertain strikes.
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Ching
Peking
Japan
China
Ahs
Tromaton
Obarney
Cemsor
Germany
von Bethmani-Hollweg
Steike
Austria
France
Caqcyrus
Turkey
Oshkosh Man Invited to National Foreign Relations Conference
Col John Hicks has been invited to attend a National Conference on the Foreign Relations of the United States at the Hotel Nautau Lone Beach Long Island from May 28 to June 1 under the Academy of Political Science and the American Society of International Law. The invitation committee includes Charles Evans Hughes as chairman and names such as Joseph Cheate Martin Glynn Henry Morgenthau Allen Parker Albert Shaw and G Villare. Guests receive railroad and hotel accommodations during the session. The conference aims to gather prominent opinion shapers to discuss U S foreign relations in a frank, detached setting.
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John Hicks
United States
Nawau
Lone Beach
Long Island
Academy of Political Science
American Society of International Law
Charles Evans Hughes
Joseph 4. Cheate
Martin W. Glynn
Henry Morgenthau
Allen B. Parker
Albert Shaw and
Co. G. Villare
Clark for Free Speech. He Leaves Chase to Fight for Free
Speaker Clark abandons the chair to move striking out the espionage bill section proposed by Representative Graham. He calls the provision a direct violation of the constitutional guarantees of free speech and a fair trial, urging action on the House floor.
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Chase
Associated Presn
Washington, D. C
Clark
Graham
Pennsylvania
Philipp Urges Bill on State Military Conscription
Governor Philipp will send a message to the assembly proposing a bill to mobilize state election machinery if conscription orders are issued, using press resources for the recruitment effort. The article text is garbled but indicates a plan to repurpose state media and election apparatus for soldiers’ draft actions.
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Machia
Irena Machiaon
Wis
Philipp
Sealed car victim in critical condition at local hospital
Reported by United Press an incident leaves John Grtina of Youngstown in serious condition after entering a sealed car at Youngsvien. Police say he drank nothing for several days and was found in a sealed vehicle. Weather notes mention rain and cool conditions for Friday.
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Vevarsiens
Han
Verne
United Preex
Chirase
John Grtina
Younesturn
Youngsvien a_werk
Soret
Torpedoed Arcadian and Rockingham Report Heavy Losses
British and American ships suffer major wartime losses as torpedoes strike the Arcadian and Rockingham. Reports note 176 Arcadian crewmen drowned while two Rockingham sailors are confirmed dead and a boat missing. Survivors endure hours in lifeboats amid continuing submarine attacks.
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Chprisy
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Free
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MIE Arcadian
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Iriah
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Arcadian
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Tinker
British Sun
Sun Oil Company
Britain
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Rockingham
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