Kaiser Blasphemy Sermon Cited In War Propaganda
Special to The Northwestern notes Kaiser Wilhelm’s 1914 “chosen people” proclamation as evidence of German barbarism. It cites Pastor Baumgarten condemning the Lusitania sinking and quotes German leaders like Nietzsche and von der Goltz, arguing militarism and anti Christian rhetoric fueled the war and shaped American resolve to fight in France and beyond.
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France
Flanders
Italy
Kaiser Wilhelm
Army of the East
Belgium
Luxemburg
Poland
Russia
Brest-Litovsks
Germany
Lusitania
Nietzsche
von der Goltz
Dardanelles
To Hell With the Saps Biff and War Front Tales
Dr William L Ellis of Swarthmore Pa arrived aboard a French liner recounts three weeks of combat in the Apremont area northwest of Toul. He describes American troops fighting heroically driving the enemy back and taking three truckloads of prisoners. A Boston captain in the trench led a raid, traded signals, and returned with captives after an engagement with German sappers.
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Atlantic
Willam L. Ellis
Swarthwore
Apremont
Toul
New York
Boston
Dragoons
State Superintendent Cary Declares War Aims Against Militarism
Special bulletin reports State Superintendent C. P. Cary delivering a ringing Educational News Bulletin message to every teacher. He denounces Prussian militarism as mad and asserts Americans fight to preserve human rights and democratic institutions, not for territory or sordid motives.
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C. P. Cary
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Labor Candidate Wins as St Paul Mayor Larry Hodgson Elected
Larry C. Hodgson endorsed by union labor and viewed as a radical won the St. Paul mayoral race over Socialist J F Emme. Hodgson received 21,277 votes to Emme's 6,994 in a contest noted for strong labor shows. Hodgson once wrote newspaper lyrics under the pen name Larry Ho and has served as secretary to Mayor Ervin.
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United Press
Minnu
Larry C. Hodgson
J. F. Emme
Hoggson
Eemme
Emme
Floydson
Paul
Hogdson
Ire
Larry Ho
Ervin
Women elect officers at general federation meeting
The General Federation of Women's Clubs announced the officers elected for the next biennial term. President is Mrs Josiah Evans Cowles of California, first vice president Miss Georgie Bacon of Massachusetts, second vice president Mrs Thomas G Winter of Minnesota, recording secretary Mrs Adam Wells of Colorado, corresponding secretary Mrs Mary I Wood of New Hampshire, treasurer Mrs Benjamin Clark of Iowa, and auditor Mrs Willam P Harper of Washington.
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Conyoy
Iowa
Willam P. Harper
Washington
Local man dies by shotgun self harm amid draft worries
Nine year old Joan Diefenthaler of Thine town reportedly shot himself with a shotgun to his chest, dying today. Authorities say he may have become deranged by concerns over the draft.
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Joan Diefenthaler
Altynine
Thine
Mexico Exiles American Envoy and Correspondent
Unofficial reports say Mexico ordered the expulsion of Robert H. Murray of the Public Information Committee and AP correspondent W. E. Weigand as pernicious foreigners under the constitution's deportation clause. The moves reflect U S efforts to counter German propaganda in Mexico. A second item notes the Bernstorff code has been deciphered by Attorney General Lewis, aiding the federal case against German saboteurs.
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Washington, D. C
Mexico
Carrangs
Robert H. Murray
Committee On Public Information
Mexico City
W. EB. Weigand
United States
Murray
Committee On’ Public Information
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United Press
Albany, N
New York City
Schmidt
von Bernstorff
Germany
Ailbert L. Becker
Foreign Office
Patti Bolo Pasha
France
Les
New coal fields to open in government reserves plan
United Press report from Washington says a proposed bill to open vast government reserves of oil and coal would ease next winter’s coal shortage. Representative Taylor notes Colorado’s untapped coal lands could flood markets, helping war production while preserving conservation.
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Washington, D. C
Public Lands Committee
Colorado
Taylor
New Threshing Division Formed To Save Wheat
Associated Press reports that two special grain threshing divisions are created under the food administration to save wheat and other grains. Captain Kenneth Hequembourg leads the division, aiming to prevent three bushels in every hundred from being lost. County threshing committees will be formed, linking the county food administrator and agricultural agent with veteran threshers.
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Washington, D. C
Food Administration
Kenneth TR. Hequembourg
U.S. Ron
Oklahoma
Food Administration Amts
Jeon Sont
Évienna
Lafayette Is Honored for Dangerous Operations in War
Paris announces Gilbert Lafayette, descendant of General Lafayette, decorated with the Chevalier cross in the French artillery. As sergeant, he endured six hours in the open on March 14, guiding a reconnaissance pass to locate and report minewerfers, delivering crucial intelligence.
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Associated Press
Paris
Gilbert de Lafayette
Marquis de Lafayette
General Lafayette
de Lafayette
Threats Over Trial As I W W Workers Defy Court
Chicago trial of the Industrial Workers of the World sees defense counsel threaten to withdraw if defamatory material against the court and jury is not halted immediately. George F. Vanderveer denounces threats after Judge Landis reads Seattle issued material calling the proceedings a farce and warning of mass support for the defendants. The judge warns against continued intimidation and saboteur tactics linked to the organization.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Industrial Workers of the World
George F. Vanderveer
Chint
Landia
Industrial Workers
Seattle
Wash
W. 10
Brasywood
Landis
Three Boys Found Crying in Box Car Train Escape
Three boys aged thirteen, ten, and ten were found crying in a box car of the Chicago Milwaukee and St. Paul line near Green Bay Wisconsin after riding from Amesa Michigan earlier that Monday afternoon. They crawled into a box car to shelter from rain and woke to the car in motion unable to exit until the train reached Green Bay Tuesday evening. They were sent home today.
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Associated Press
Green Bay
Wic
Richard Lagieski
Mike Zaramba
John Sand
Chicago, Milwaukee and St. Paul
Amesa
Mich
Inter
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Mehoya
Family of Five in Service in World War I Era
Marinette region reports a five‑member Corbett family serving the United States. Lieut Barnard Corbett at Fort Rule Ken, Irene Corbett a nurse to Camp Beuregals James and William in the navy at Great Lakes Stuart, the youngest, in Michigan’s state volunteer reserve, will work on the farm this summer.
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Associated Press
Marinette
Wis
United States
Wiliam Corbett
Menominee
Mich
Barnard Corbett
Fort Rule
Ken
Irene Corbett
Camp Beuregals
James
Willam
Great Lakes
Stuart
Menominee High School
Missing Milwaukee Twins Alarm Social Welfare Services
Two twelve year olds, Joe and Billy Puppero, vanish again from Milwaukee. Police and social services seek the boys who have now been away for two days, with rumors of one instance found in a basement and another on a boat. Authorities urge guardians to check homes and waterways.
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Milwaukee
Merger Proposal in Northwest Express Firms Faces Doubt
The Canada Great Northern Northern and Western Express companies oppose a proposed merger into a $34,000,000 corporation. The issue was learned today, creating doubt among administration officials about potential effects. Director General A. G. Adoo will decide later this week.
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Estimates for Ships and Navy Production Costs
Washington hearings on the army supply bill concluded as lawmakers consider a $15,762,000 request for drafts and $7,000,000 in unexpended funds from last year. The Shipping Board submitted estimates totaling $2,220,830,001 for ship construction, plant purchases, and material, with allocations for concrete ships, officers, and global production.
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Washington
House
Lee
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Carnels
Submarine Boat Company
Newark, NJ
Charles. M. Schwab
Din Meet Corporation
Senate Commerce Committee
Washington, D. C
Congress
Shipping -Board
Body Found in Woods Near Hurontown
The body of Mia Absalom Farry was found yesterday in the woods near Hurontown. The Farry dog carried an item from the scene to the Farry home, and authorities believe the remains had been there since Mia disappeared in September. No charges have been filed at this time.
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Houghton
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Mia
Absalom Farry
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Farry
Trim
Han
Harry
Cloudburst Fatalities Hit Dolridge County
A violent flood in Dolridge County, Virginia, kills several including Jon Gardner his wife and four children and Mrs Elroy Tench. Dozen dwellings are destroyed and many bodies have been recovered as rescue crews search Big Shane Creek.
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Clarksburg
Murack Big Tadac
Dolridgye
Iron Brigader Dead in Civil War Era Event
An Associated Press report describes the death of a Civil War veteran identified as a surviving member of Company Bef tied to the war era. The 27 year old From Onnlaske Wa-Ludowiel iris Lockiann died there Theaday eventing in what appears to be a historical battlefield context.
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Onnlaske
Ludowiel Iris
Lockiann
Methhera
Company
Beftie Tamens Wikeonaln
Iran
Arigeade
Nicaragua Names New Minister to United States
Diege Manuel Chamorro, former foreign minister, appointed Nicaraguan minister to the United States. Nicaragua yesterday declared war on Germany, and the government now has Washington representation by a chargé d affaires.
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Associated Press
Nicaragua
Manuel Chamorro
Forehin Affelrad
United States
Wisconsin Social Insurance Inquiry Adjourns to Milwaukee
The Wisconsin legislature's special committee investigating social insurance adjourns to Milwaukee for continued hearings this week. Manufacturers were called and their views on compulsory health insurance were sought.
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Wisconsin
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Milwaukee Ch
Kare
Pioneer Miners Dead in Ishpeming
Captain William Tregombo, longtime Ishpeming resident and pioneer miner, died Saturday after a two year illness. He led underground mining operations at a local mine for thirty years.
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Ishpeming, Mich
William Tregombo
Texas Dry Law Credit Goes To Brig. Gen Rackman
Brig. Gen. John W. Rackman, commander of the southern department, Fort Sem Houston, Texas, is credited with greatly aiding Texas’s dry movement. His urging helped Governor Hobby push through legislation restricting the sale of intoxicating beverages within ten miles of a border town, consolidating enforcement and stoking anti alcohol action across the state.
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Southern Department
Fort Sem
Houston
Texas
Gew. Hobby
Cowboy Jin Traju departs Omaha mayor office
United Press reports Tweba Neb details show Mayor Jin Traju man and most of city commission losing reelection bids. Dan B. Sutler remains listed among remaining officials as a shift in local government unfolds following the election.
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Tweba
Cowboy
Jin Trajuman
Omaha
Ecity Comimiarnion
Dan B. Sutler
la Genter Des
Kaiser Also Has Troubles In Europe
London dispatch reports rising unrest and political turmoil across Europe. A German candidate is favored for a possible throne in Minland while treaties are discussed over Aland island fortifications. Across Ukraine chaos spreads amid government crackdowns and arrests as Berlin communications signal continued conflict and diplomacy against a backdrop of wartime mobilization and peace efforts.
Maurice Critique of Civil Authority Shocks British War Dispute
The piece reports on Major General Maurice’s accusation against Lloyd George’s cabinet over civil military control and misstatements about the army. It notes Maurice’s alleged extremism, his earlier critique of French operations, and the broader political tension in Britain as the war effort continues. It also mentions the Roumanian Pact, detailing Cession of southern Dobrudia to Bulgaria and a joint commission for northern Dobrudia amid postwar settlement talks. The article cites large-scale plunder estimates and geography on Dobruja.
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New York
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Bulgaria
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Rowenta
Black Sea
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Danube
Sugar Rationing Authorized by Federal Food Agency
The administration issues to Haw Sugac outlining a sugar ration plan effective May 11. It covers hotels, restaurants, wholesalers, manufacturers, and depots. four months January February March and April are to be assessed. Medicines, dairy, milk, and essential foods exempt. factories must limit output to eight percent.
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Sige
Tor Aumplian
Winconain
Magnum Swengun
Ile Law
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Bonane
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Two Aviators Killed In Plane Crash Near Central Park
Two army aviators died when their aircraft crashed near Central Park in Mineola New York. Authorities reported the wreckage found in a field as investigators prepared to determine the cause.
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Constantine Ill in Paris Report Sparks Greek Crisis
United Press dispatch states former Greek king Constantine is reported seriously ill in Paris near Zurieh. The garbled text mentions possible complications and a tense mood among officials as weather and health rumors swirl, with no clear confirmation from authorities.
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Paris
Greece
Maurice Letter Triggers Major Government Crisis
London dispatch reports General Maurice's charge against Lloyd George sparks a serious political crisis. Asquith seeks Commons inquiry rather than government-appointed judges, risking a vote that could threaten the cabinet's fate. Press coverage voices divided views on veracity and government accountability.
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