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Newspaper
Oxford Eagle
Location
Oxford, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Apr 04, 1918
Page
1
The War Department plans confirm a large draft increase with one million five thousand men slated for the second draft. Secretary Baker is said to have decided on steps to speed mobilization as part of the present plan.
A General Staff member stated that one million five hundred thousand or more could be raised with ease, indicating ample funding potential across the corridor from France to Italy.
Washington April 3 legislature plans to rush quotas legislation through the house under debate limited to three hours. A hard fight is anticipated as lawmakers press for a fixed draft measure.
An advertisement from Carters Drug Store touts Tris Healing Oil as a cure for old Selena wounds cuts and scratches. The claim urges customers to buy the remedy, calling it the beer healing remedy money can buy.
Washington April 3 The Hog Island Ship Yard ran 60 000 tons behind its schedule in its part according to testimony to the Senate by George Baldwin vice president of the American International Corporation in direct charges He blamed the steel shortage.
Thomas J. Mooney, convicted of pinnedness murders, will be arraigned and resentenced on April 13 in San Francisco. After sentencing, it is believed the Governor will commute the sentence.
New York reports Edward Wacer and Henry Wilens of a candy store were arrested after selling candy with broken glass to William Lewis a United States Sailor. Lewis suffered severe cuts from the incident.
The Senate today passed the Liberty Loan Bill authorizing 4.5 million dollars in new funds. It has already cleared the House and goes back for minor amendments before likely signing by the President by Sunday.
President Wilson is expected to enter Baltimore on Saturday for a speech likely to warn that Central Powers peace overtures deserve no consideration. The address aims to critique recent proposals and press the case for U S resolve in the war.
Leadership rather than more contracts guides policy as the United States Shipping Board announces plans to build ten larger ships tonight.
Maurice, chief British War Office director, says the battle has begun and German losses are double those of the Allies. He warns of a strong Austrian push on Italy. Also notes an unrelated advertisement about a liver tonic priced 60 cents sold by A. H. Kendell.
April London reports a quiet but tense Picardy battlefield scene as the fourteenth day of battle yields local engagements. An ad promotes CREAM VERMIFUGE as a worm treatment for children, priced 3 cents per bottle, sold by A. H. Kendel.
Antone Ahrling of Carrollton Illinois was released after two and a half years in prison for wife murder. He underwent three trials. the first two verdicts were guilty though the evidence was entirely circumstantial, and he was acquitted on later proceedings.
Educators from Washington Idaho Montana and Oregon gather in Spokane for the Inland Empire Teachers Association convention with 2500 delegates. Sessions run Thursday and Friday featuring speakers Dr. J F Hosic of Chicago and H L Miller of the University of Wisconsin High School. Federal education board representatives discuss Smith Hughes act changes.
Surgeons urge rapid antiseptic application as the first step in treating cuts burns bruises and wounds with borozone touted as the ideal emergency antiseptic for people and animals. Prices 2c 5c 1.00 and 1.50 sold by A H Kendell. Easter decor brightened Gordon Hall Sunday supper with colorful eggs and hunts on many tables.
April 3 dispatch reports a large portion of American forces en route to Picardy were killed in a famous French village, where locals and French soldiers welcomed the troops with luck charms. Germans shelled the sector northwest of Toul. a gas bomb attack caused no casualties.
In Los Angeles on April 3 Count Von Bernstoff, former German ambassador, is implicated in the production of the film Spirit of 76. Prosecutors say the movie aimed to depict Britain unfavorably and arouse anti British sentiment in the United States during a probe into the picture.
Milwaukee Wis April 3 Lenroot the Republican candidate defeats Jos Davies Democrat and former FTC member for United States Senator from Wisconsin. County returns show Lenroot 143713 Davies 133873 Berger 100239. Socialist vote heavier than expected.
The Americanization movement urged Congress to require English instruction in all U.S. schools as Secretary of the Interior Lane spoke. The proposal met with strong sentiment favoring suppression of German language newspapers.
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