United States to Mobilize 40 000 For European War Effort
Washington announces approximately 40 000 American troops will be in Europe including an army division of about 25 000 and a marine regiment to join Pershing’s expeditionary force. The force will be backed by navy units yet to be disclosed as state officials mobilize National Guard divisions and the selective draft plan proceeds.
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Government outlines aviation policy and training expansion
Washington reports the Council of National Defense announces a broad air program. It targets 3600 training and battle aircraft in year one, educates 4000 to 6000 pilots, and doubles capacity in year two. Nine training fields are planned with two squadrons per field, costing about 31900 per field, plus cadet courses at six colleges by July 1 under Prof. Hiram Bingham at the War Department.
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French Torpedo Boats engage German Destroyers at Dawn
Paris reports four French torpedo boats met a German destroyer flotilla early morning. After a brief engagement the German force sped toward its base while the French boats withdrew. One French boat was damaged.
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Regulars to Go at Earliest Practicable Date
President Wilson ordered a division of regular troops under Maj. Gen. John J. Pershing to France at the earliest practicable date. Draft laws expand the army to about 2,000,000, with registrations for 21 to 30 year olds, mobilization of National Guard units, and the first 500,000 scheduled for September 1. Virginia North Carolina South Carolina and Tennessee guards mobilize July 25.
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Roosevelt Denied Permission To Lead Volunteer Force
Washington reports Colonel Roosevelt will not be allowed to mobilize a volunteer expedition to raise the American flag against Germany. President Wilson, signing the war army bill, says he cannot authorize organizing volunteer divisions at the present war stage. Army circles suggest other roles may be found, but no official comment.
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British Suffer in Adriatic Naval Raid Survivors Reach Port
The British admiralty reports 14 drifters sunk by Austrian Hecht cruisers in the Adriatic. The light cruiser Dartmouth was torpedoed in a later engagement but arrived at port. Austrian forces included light cruisers and destroyers, taking 73 prisoners.
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British Artillery Supports Italians on Isonzo Front
British heavy artillery cooperates with Italian forces in pushing Austrians from ground near Gorizia Tolmin, as Austrian counterattacks fail to regain the positions. Italians fortify captured trenches under artillery cover and prepare for further advances.
American torpedo-boat destroyers reach Europe
A squadron of U S torpedo boat destroyers crossed the Atlantic and reached Queenstown to join the British fleet. They exchanged greetings with British officials and prepared to begin patrol duties, after a brush with a German U boat was noted but details were not disclosed. Citizens lined the waterfront to cheer the flotilla as the American commander signaled immediate readiness to proceed.
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Food Legislation to Be Re drafted in Congress
Washington reports Senate Agriculture Committee urges House to name a sub committee to help draft new food bills. Conference outlines Administration aims for enacted measures and sets a path for revised legislation.
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French War Mission Expresses Gratitude to Americans
General Counsellor Hovelaque on behalf of Vice Premier Vioian Marshal Joffre and the French war mission thanks the American people for the reception during a recent tour. He says the mission was deeply gratified and surprised by the universal enthusiasm everywhere.
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German Chancellor rejects peace program demand in Reichstag
In a forceful Reichstag address Dr. von Bethmann Hollweg refused to define Germanys war aims arguing that publishing a peace program now would be premature and unhelpful. He said he would not yield to pressure from any party or clique and would remain reticent until the moment is ripe.
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Southern Baptist Convention Opens in New Orleans
Hundreds of Baptist ministers and laymen from across the South attend the annual convention in New Orleans. The meeting began Wednesday and will run through May 22 with issues including a proposed consolidation of the Home and Foreign Mission Boards and the Sunday School Board amid ongoing debate.
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American Commission Heads to Russia in Visit
Washington reports the American commission prepares to travel to Russia as Petrograd states Germany fumbles through intrigues to fracture the provisional government and push Russia toward a separate peace or reduce its war effort.
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Army Bill Given Final Approval in Congress
Congress gave final approval to the war army bill authorizing a selective draft to raise 600000 men with potential expansion by 500000 more. The measure raises pay for enlisted men and allows presidential discretion on volunteer forces, with registration to begin after presidential proclamation.
Wilson outlines administration’s food program
President Wilson releases a statement detailing the proposed food administration to regulate distribution and consumption during wartime. He favors a sharp division between normal agricultural oversight and emergency wartime actions under a food commissioner. Herbert Hoover would lead without pay, relying on volunteers and civilian cooperation to prevent hoarding, fix fair prices, and ensure farmers profit while protecting consumers.
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Crisis Averted as Russian Army Commanders Reaffirm Posts
Petrograd via London reports that generals Brussilof and Gurko have withdrawn resignations after a meeting of front commanders except the Caucasus. A definite announcement states all commanders will remain at their posts, ending the army crisis.
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