Senate authorizes army of a million men in reform bill
Washington April 19 The senate passed an army reorganization bill to create a regular army and reserve forces totaling about a million men replacing the Hay plan. It provides 250000 in peacetime regulars, 261000 in reserve, 280000 federalized National Guard, plus a youth reserve corps of 200000 to 400000 in war time.
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House of Congress
Diplomatic relations near as executive unfolds German story
President Wilson plans to address Congress on the German submarine issue with a message to both houses. A break in relations is seen as imminent, as Berlin seeks to assure adherence to law while Washington weighs drastic steps. Von Bernstorff reiterates assurances. Lansing declines further discussion.
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Tumulty
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Kitchen
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Kern
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Flood
Cooper
Congressional Foreign Affairs Committees
Peace Army Debate Edges Toward Compromise in Senate
Washington April 19 The peace army idea resurfaces as Senator Myers backs a 200000 regular army while Brandegee's amendment would raise to 250000. Reed reduction rejected 43 to 37. Williams warns of international threats as joint session looms. House lines differ on nitrates plants and national guard provisions. wage gains for steel workers noted with a 10 percent raise effective May 1 totaling $20 to $30 million.
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Reed
Senate
Brandegee
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Congress
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Mexico
United States
Volunteer Army
National Guard
Lewis
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New York
United Tates Steel Corporation
Funston Orders Force of 2300 Men Into Mexico to Assist in Chase of Villa
Gen. Funston orders 2,300 troops to Pershing’s command, moving units from Brownsville Eagle Pass and Fort Apache. The push aims to widen the pursuit of Villa as hostility from Carranza factions grows. Rail routes and supply lines remain under debate while Pershing strengthens defenses along the border.
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Will Recall Troops From Mexico If We Break With Germany
Washington reports April 19 indicate the administration awaits further officer reports from Mexico before deciding to withdraw or reinforce the expedition against Villa. Gen Funston’s updates are expected hourly as Pershing’s pursuit appears at a standstill and cabinet members weigh whether to recall troops should relations with Germany worsen.
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Arenzville flips wet in Illinois election tally
Arenzville voted wet by a 24 point margin with women 78 dry 54 wet and men 52 dry 100 wet while the Business Industrial ticket led over the People's Progressive ticket. Momence, Altamont, and Mound township also reported dry results in separate April votes.
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Witt Wants License Wins by Narrow Margin
SPRINGFIELD HL April 9 Witt city voters approve wet status by 199 votes. MOUNDS Til April 19 Pulaski county stays wet by 185 votes. Percy Randolph county votes to oust saloons by 62. Men lead by 35 but 233 women voters swing result. Steelsville in the same county votes net 32 ahead.
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Arlington Heights votes to stay wet while La Grange stays dry
In suburban Chicago on April 19 voters in Arlington Heights chose to remain wet, keeping alcohol sales legal. La Grange, another suburb, voted to remain dry, continuing prohibition on sales in the area.
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la Grange
Chillicothe Wet Vote Keeps City Dry in Route to April
In Chillicothe Township two villages faced the wet or dry battle. Peoria April 19 report says Chillicothe HK failed to secure a second dry vote as a wet alderman board remained. North Chillicothe elected a wet board. Both villages lie in the township which voted wet by 165 votes on April 4.
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Proposi tion on form of government defeated locally
ANNA UL April 19 The proposition to switch from aldermanic to commission government failed 2 to 1 with heavy female turnout. PEORIA HL April 19 East Peoria adopted the commission form by 393 to 235. US forces move toward the border as Gen Funston acts under discretionary power, with Baker noting no new troop orders.
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Parral
Wilson sails to Congress on submarine crisis stance
President Wilson plans to address Congress on the submarine situation. Secretary Lansing says ambassadorial visit won’t change the administration’s course. Von Bernstorff presents a Lans ing memorandum echoing German assurances in the Arabic case. Tumulty meets party leaders. Senate approves army reorganization to a million strong. Funston orders 2,300 more troops for Pershing in Mexico. Penfield in Vienna to probe the Imperator incident.
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Foreign Relations
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Flood
Cooper
Senate
United States
Trebizond Falls to Russians Amid World War News
Petrograd reports Trebizond, Turkey’s key Black Sea city, fallen to Russian forces after a swift land and sea attack. Dispatches note strong fortifications and ongoing operations around Erzerum Batburt and Mesopotamia, with weather hampering French sector actions near Verdun.
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Wilson to address Congress on Germany crisis
President will lay the submarine crisis before Congress in a joint session at 1 PM Wednesday. He will brief foreign affairs leaders beforehand, then deliver a grave and important message from the United States to Germany as U.S.-Germany tensions reach a critical point.
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North Carotina
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Mann
Senate Acts Swiftly After House Draft For Joint Session
A joint session draft passes in both chambers without debate as senators learn of the action. Amid tense silence Senator Nern asks for immediate adoption and the chamber approves. The rapid moves include amendments to form a one million man army, federalizing national guard, training in schools, and a 250000 troop increase.
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