Great American War Machines Unlimbered by Process
Washington DC May. The great war machine grows, a wheels within wheels network of commissions and committees. The Council of National Defense coordinates industry mobilization with an advisory body linking business leaders and specialists to military needs. The medical board mobilizes doctors nurses dentists and others, while many enlistment efforts show patriotic zeal with more rejected than accepted. Army itself moves as a precise machine, advancing steadily though slowly, matching the scale of global conflict.
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Attempt on Kaiser Wilhelm Narrowly Missed by Bullet
Rome May 8. Kaiser Wilhelm escaped a shooting in Berlin as a motor convoy passed, according to the Corriere d Italia. Reports describe guards and bomb proof housing to thwart attacks and suggest decoy cars to mislead would be assassins. The feature discusses Allied strategic lessons and US observations on European wartime conduct.
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Oshkosh Bunch Attracts Attention From Barracks Letters
A May 6 letter from a local Oshkosh recruit at Jefferson Barracks in St. Louis describes about forty men forming a tight group, receiving mixed treatment, and awaiting uniforms. He notes crowded conditions with 10,000 men, plans to transfer to Fortress Monroe, a typhoid shot, and hopes to be shipped out in days.
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Parthenon Sunk by German Submarine With Heavy Loss
The Greek steamship Parthenon, left New York April 14 for Havre, was sunk by a German submarine on April 3, with vessel and cargo valued at about 34 million. Greek officers and crew were aboard. it was unclear if anyone survived. Other losses include the Norwegian ships Tolska, Vale, and Tromp, with three lives lost on the Vale. The Norwegian armed Dione carrying two Americans was also sunk May 2. twelve crew survived.
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ARMY BILL HANGS FIRE AS CONFERENCE SEEKS AGREEMENT
The May 3 report notes conferees again fail to reconcile differences on the new wing bill. Debate centers on sending Roosevelt’s division to France and the administration espionage bill amid a new embargo proposal. The impasse leaves the measure in recess with no clear path to accord.
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Liberty Loan Approved for Russian Provisional Government
An Associated Freary New York report says the council of workmen and soldiers delegates approved a Liberty loan for the Russian provisional government by a vote of 106 to 113. The opposition backs an immediate separate peace with Maximists. The dispatch notes an all Russia congress of unions is planned for May 2 and a society promoting a United States of Europe has been formed.
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German Reform Element Shows Firmness and Plan Proceeds
Copenhagen via London May 8 The Reichstag constitutional reform committee will study redistricting this week. Centrists National Liberals and Radical Socialists back general reform basing districts on 200000 population, shifting power from municipalities and industry centers. Proposals threaten Conservative influence and curb emperor power by reforming army navy and civil lists along with the cabinet.
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Peace Address to Be Hastened by Events
A Copenhagen dispatch says Dr Karl Helferich the German chancellor spoke in the Reichstag about peace being necessary for the German people adding we are not set to obtain it we must still fight for it. von Behrmann Hollweg has prepared his peace address in anticipation of events soon which will facilitate it according to The Berlin Lokal Anzeiger. A rumor mentions an agreeable political event imminent hoped not to misgive.
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British War Mission Arrives in Indianapolis Amid Cheers
The French war commission arrived in Indianapolis at 12 13 PM with a city and state official welcome. Arthur James Balfour told the U S Senate that the war will be settled by fighting and that liberty will prevail through united effort.
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Railway mission to Russia to meet President Wise
The American railway commission plans to visit Russia soon and meet President Wise. Members include John F. Stevens, former Great Northern president. John C. Greiner of Baltimore. Henry Miller, former Wabash president. and H. J. Darling, a western railway executive.
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France Gets Slice of Aid in May Loan Transfer
France received an amount of 1000.60 in May as part of financial aid arranged by Secretary McAdoo and transferred to Ambassadeur Jugner. Treasury warrants confirmed the payment to meet expenses in the United States. The note also mentions upcoming corrections to state law copy by proofreaders.
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Government urged to separate depart ment for food control and staples
Washington May 1 Hoover urged Senate agriculture committee to create a separate department to handle the food question and secure absolute government control of staples notably wheat and sugar. Reports on wheat prospects show a weak outlook with historically low conditions and reduced planted and harvested areas for 1917.
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Baby Week Highlights Neenah and Menasha Activities
Neenah hosts baby week events with Julia Sorenson of Theda Clark Hospital demonstrating baby food preparation and cleaning. Demonstrations also take place at Menasha Young Women's Club and local hospital. Medical clinics conducted. City Attorney C C Fenn seeks entrance to Fort Sheridan training camp. others recommended include Ivan Spear James Fritzen Carlton Smith Harley Schafer John Studley. Neenah council of defense met at city hall with Reid Murray addressing county defense matters. Funeral held for Milwaukee resident Charles F Marten at Julius Br Martens home with Rev A Kleinhanus officiating. Arthur Homblette, former Appleton resident, enlisted in Company G hospital corps, Appleton. Homblette is a druggist and Marquette graduate.
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Mayville Man Wins Iron Cross for Service in Germany
Capt. Oswald Sapper of Mayville Wisconsin awarded the Iron Cross for wartime service in Germany. Report says his wife and friends in Mayville are informed he is in good health as of the recent notice.
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Federal aid pledged for river transport rehabilitation
Brigadier General William F. Flack chief of engineers of the United States Army promised federal assistance for immediate rehabilitation of river transportation at the river conference held in St. Louis Missouri. The pledge outlined rapid financial support to revive river use.
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Protect the Boys by Associated Press
Governor Lowden sent to the state house today urging passage of a measure creating a mile dry zone around the naval training station at Get Lakes. The proposal aims to restrict liquor sales within the designated area to support national defense concerns.
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German divers fed from hither shore report in Atlantic
Articles from May describe German submarine activity in the Atlantic with American ships supplying contraband goods to German forces. Reports cite the Manitowoc and other ships detained at St Thomas and Virgin Islands, loaded with coal and fuel now tied to German war efforts, with crew seeking pay and involvement of U.S. authorities.
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British Push Near Drocourt Queant Line In France
Reports from the western front describe British advances around the Drocourt Queant line with German defense collapsing near Bullecourt. New claims suggest rapid closing of the German stronghold as Canadians and Australians face stiff resistance around Lens and Cambrai.
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War Tabloids and Political Sentiment Across Nations
A fragmentary report notes German and Hungarian residents jailed after eviction from a home amid accusations of criticizing the president. It also references Paderewski’s appeal at Cornell University about Poland’s wrongs and a surge in enlistment for Roosevelt’s projected division, with total enlistments approaching 260,000.
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Pershing Heads to Washington for Army Training Plans
General John J. Pershing, commander of the Southern Department, left San Antonio for Washington in response to a War Department message. He is expected to take an active role in shaping plans to train the new army amid rising tensions and skepticism.
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Billion for Pontoon Across Atlantic Ocean Program Outlined
Washington May 8 The shipping board seeks a 1 billion dollar appropriation to build merchant vessels and convert steel mill products for national use. Public contracts may be canceled and damages paid. 5 6 million tons of steel and wood ships are planned in two years. Congress to decide funding method as naval experts push anti submarine effort.
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Nurses and Doctors Sail for Europe From New York Port
An American hospital contingent of twenty six nurses and twenty five enlisted men sailed for Europe from a United States port. The unit includes surgeons from Lakeside Hospital Cleveland. A surgeon of the regular army commands the mission.
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Reform agenda debated in Commons with Bonar Law remarks
The government reform plan faced discussion in the House of Commons. Bonar Law warned he could not commit to details now. A fanciful description of a woman and a surprise marriage appears in the fragmented text.
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