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Newspaper
Pickens Sentinel
Location
Pickens, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Apr 19, 1917
Page
2
The House approves a ninety seven billion dollar war loan authorization routing funding for national defense. The vote signals broad legislative backing for rapid mobilization and fiscal support for wartime priorities.
The House approved a seven billion dollar war funding measure with a three billion dollar international loan provision and a plan to issue two billion in Treasury certificates. Despite a few absences and conscientious objectors, party leaders indicated full support would have prevailed if all members were present. The bill directs loans to Allied and Entente nations during the war and requires securities to be issued at par, with additional restrictions on bond sales. The Senate debate was expected to continue with no strong floor opposition.
Washington prepares for a major international conference with Britain and France sending senior officials to discuss war problems. State Department and military officers coordinate arrivals and a formal reception, as safety and etiquette are carefully planned for the distinguished visitors.
Washington administration proposals for raising about half the first year’s war cost, roughly 1.807 billion dollars, via new taxes or revenue measures. The remaining half is to be covered by 2.0 billion dollars in bonds authorized by the war revenue bill.
The article highlights the Goethals 110 project as a flagship plan to expand shipbuilding for the United States Navy. It outlines the program's goals, funding considerations, and potential impact on wartime production and national defense.
The Wilson cabinet discussed rapidly expanding trans Atlantic shipping to fulfill Lloyd George's victory prophecy. General Goethals will supervise merchant ship building, with a bill to raise SAC 600000 for the Shipping Board and grant authority to commandeer German ships, starting with two in Philippine harbors and rushing Manila hemp to the US. Estimated needs run around 2250000 dollars.
President Wilson and Secretary Houston discuss intensive expansion of U S food producing power to meet wartime needs. Houston returns from St Louis with plans to mobilize federal state and local cooperation to boost production and distribution, possibly licensing agencies and regulating prices.
The map shows states with higher shares of foreign born residents and children of immigrant parents. It notes that if immigrants and their children filled the nation, the current density would extend across the United States west of the Mississippi with Alabama and Mississippi included.
President Wilson met with Speaker Champ Clark and Majority Leader Kitchin at the Capitol to review the Administration draft plan for a large army. The talks followed concerns in Congress about relying on conscription, as officials consider mobilizing National Guard and regular forces to absorb up to 724000 men, with volunteers possible for the war term.
The Cuban Senate and House unanimously approve a joint resolution declaring a state of war with Germany. President Menocal signs as leaders in Havana celebrate, authorizing use of all forces and resources to wage war, defend territory and protect neutral rights.
Rear Admiral William Sims, president of the Naval War College at Newport, has arrived in London to mediate between British admiralty officers and the U.S. Navy Department. His mission aims to smooth participation of the American navy with Entente Powers and was confirmed after word of his safe voyage reached Washington.
A loaded thirty eight pound shell made in the United States was found in the press room of The New York Globe after the last edition went to press. Police say the shell leaned against a press and would have exploded if machinery started. An employee discovered it and government agents seek the person who placed it there.
Argentina and Costa Rica pledged moral backing to the United States in the war against Germany. Argentina, seeking a middle path among regional peers, notified the State Department it recognizes the justice of the U.S. stand but did not imply breaking with Berlin. Costa Rica, newly stable after a revolution, endorsed Wilson’s course and offered to prove it if needed.
Washington reports the Government armor plate and projectile factories, funded by a Whig Congress appropriation of 12 700 dollars, will be built at Charleston West Virginia. A special board recommends the site as ideal for military safety and manufacturing success. Secretary Daniels says construction will begin immediately and be rushed to completion.
Washington dispatch reports President Wilson’s reply to President Poincare praising France for standing with the United States as it enters the war against imperial Germany. The message notes shared struggle for liberty and humanity amid the global conflict.
Washington reports Mrs. Wilson wife of the President Mrs. Marshall wife of the Vice President and Cabinet wives will reduce their scale of living. This action reflects a cooperative effort among prominent spouses to cut expenses. The plan signals broader attention to cost savings in official households.
Attorney General Gregory says reports from across the country on German American conduct since the war declaration are encouraging. About 100 special arrests have been ordered and others are expected as officials monitor loyalty and safety nationwide.
In Washington British and French naval chiefs join American officers to plan a wartime Atlantic patrol from the Panamanian zone to Canada. The goal is to guard against German submarines and protect major ports while American squadrons prepare from British and French bases in the South Atlantic.
Washington confirms that all men enlisting in the regular Army or National Guard during the current emergency will serve for the war only. Secretary Baker notes 517,868 volunteer slots, with a plan to keep the nation from a full muster if the war lasts beyond current terms. A detailed tabulation shows volunteers needed in Regular Army and National Guard to sustain wartime strength.
Washington Secretary Baker ordered into federal service the following National Guard units: First Tennessee Infantry, Second Maine Infantry, First C. Infantry, First Separate Battalion Florida Infantry, Second and Third Regiments and Company A of Kentucky Infantry, Eighteenth Pennsylvania Infantry, Fourth New Jersey Infantry, Third New York Infantry, and Fifth Maryland Infantry.
Red faces and red hands are treated with Cuticura Ointment for affected areas, followed by Cuticura Soap with hot water. Hands are soaked in hot Cuticura Soap, dried, then rubbed with Cuticura Ointment. Free samples offered by mail via a Cuticura Dept Boston address.
A novelist notes a change in wartime spirit in England. An English statesman visits Nottingham to recruit labor volunteers for the lace industry, while the mayor urges duty but resists, recalling the old 1914 rallying cry Take everybodys son but mine.
A fragmentary dialogue hints at speed and reliability in a chat, mentioning a traveler and a tardy entry. The exchange touches on paying a fine to avoid delays and missing a ten minute notice for an event or train.
The National Association for the Study and Prevention of Tuberculosis announces a monthly publication dedicated to tuberculosis. It will be printed in New York and titled The America Review of Tuberculosis.
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