Russia to Remain in War Pact
April 19 reports reach Washington that Russia will not seek a separate peace with Germany or Austria. Entente embassies express relief that extreme Socialist elements are not undermining the provisional government. Russian Socialists reportedly aim to spread democratizing reforms by force into enemy lands, rallying soldiers and workers.
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Washington
Russia
Stockholm
Universal Brotherhood of Workingmen
Republican Movement
Sovielists
Austria
Germany
Admiral Sims Report Circulated To Washington
London April report by Rear Admiral William S. Sims head of the American naval mission in England outlines submarine problem facts to President Wilson and the naval board. It cites no recommendations, but forwards British information for Washington decision on co operation with the Allied navy.
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London
Willan &. Sims
U.S. N
American Naval Commission
England
Washington
Wilson
Naval Board
Admiralty
Sims
Espionage Bill Faces Stiff Fight
President Wilson pressed Congress to act on the espionage bill though adjournment halted a decisive vote. An amendment by Senator Lodge to protect government comment was adopted, but the core section faced continued opposition. The clause would punish collecting publishing or eliciting defense information with ten years imprisonment or a ten thousand dollar fine. Democratic critics and Republican speakers united in opposition.
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Washington
Wilson
Congress
Senator Lodge
Rantoul Woman Wins Mayoral Election
RANTOUL April 19 Mrs. Mariett Chambers was declared elected mayor over a male opponent in a historic local race.
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Rantoul
Rantoul, Til
Mariett Chambers
Farmers Face Weather Hindrance in 1917 Food Push
Washington April 19 American farmers start the 1917 drive for higher food production under unfavorable weather. Across the nation conditions are backward with dry soils and late germination. Wheat is below par in many areas while rye shows promise. potato yields are not increasing. Land-bank reports cite labor shortages and high seed costs as barriers, yet note increased home garden plantings and community aid efforts.
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Washington
Wilson
National Weather and Crop Bulletin
The
Weather Bureau
Rockies
United States
St. Louis
Omaha
Missouri
Arkansas
Danforth
Nebraska
Iowa
Daughters of the American Revolution elect officers at 27th convention
At Washington on April 19 DAR delegates vote by states for general officers with four tickets led by Mrs James Hamilton Lewis Mrs George Thacheer Cg internsey of Kansas Mrs Joh Miller Horton of New York and Mrs George Squires of Minnesota. Roosevelt letter urged daughters to back aid for destitute French children and Wilson acknowledged their support while a debt fund for memorial hall nears completion and the 46th state flag was presented.
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Washington
Daughters of the American Revolution
James Hamilton Lewis
Illinois
George Thacheer Cginternsey
Kansas
Joh Miller Horton
New York
George Squires
Minnesota
Eliza Ferry Leary
Col Roosevelt
William Cumming Story
France
Wilson
Congress
Arteona
Brundage Seeks Delay on Tyers Fare Bill
Attorney General Brundage asked Chairman William Brinkman of the house public utilities committee to delay action on the Tyers bill to repeal the Illinois two cent fare law until the U S supreme court rules on a pending test case. The committee had set the bill for Wednesday but it was indefinitely postponed. The Tyers bill would authorize the public utilities commission to raise the passenger fare to 24 cents per mile to align with interstate commerce commission policy.
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Springfield
Brundage
William Brinkman
House
Public Ulities Comittee
United States Supreme Court
Public Utilities Commission
McKendree College Appeals for Protection After Mob Violence
April 19 McKendree College faculty appeal to Governor Lowden for protection following a mob of about 300 marching to the campus after news that wets carried the local option election. Dean J. C. Dolly’s home was attacked. he addressed the mob and was pelted with mud while 50 students led by Professor Reese Brentzel repelled the assault. The mob warned of a later return to attack college property.
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Reese Brentzel
Dolly
Law and Order League
Navy yard denies heavy gun fire off Cape Cod reports
Boston April 19 reports that three Cape Cod coast guard stations heard heavy gun firing were officially denied. Navy yard officials said no naval engagement occurred and no warships saluted foreign vessels. No ships at sea confirmed the firing. Some residents claimed hearing sounds at 10 to 10:30 PM, but Provincetown guards reported nothing and weather was clear.
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Boston
Navy Yard
Coast Guard
Cape Cod
Navy Sans
E. G. Blakeslee
Naval Radio District
Cape
Fleet
Provinceton
Boston Navy Yard
Death of German governor General Von Bissing reported
London April 19 Reuters Amsterdam correspondent cites Brussels dispatch stating General Von Bissing the German governor general in Belgium died Wednesday evening.
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London
Reuter
Amsterdam
Brussels
von Bissing
Belgium
President seeks support for selective draft amid House fight
Washington April 19 lines are drawn in a battle between the administration and opponents over the selective draft plan. The House rules amendments call for volunteers in 500000 increments and allow draft only if volunteers fall short. The Senate backs the president’s staff bill, while President Wilson signals a possible nationwide appeal to promote the administration plan.
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Washington
House
Wilson
Capitol
House Military Committee
Dent
Kahn
California
Senate
War Department
House Committee
Parliament Lands Action of America Enters War
London reports a historic parliamentary vote with both houses unanimously praising the United States for entering World War I in defense of freedom and humanity. Notables like Walter Hines Page witnessed the debate as Andrew Bonar Law and Earl Carson led the resolutions.
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London
House of Lords
House of Commons
United States
Walter Hines Page
Mr. Asquith
Whitlock Leaves Brussels for Havre Amid Tense Talks
Paris April 19 American minister to Belgium Brand Whitlock departed Brussels for Havre with his family after conferring with Premier Ribot. German officials had shown bitterness over the United States breaking relations and several disagreeable incidents were reported as passports were finally issued. General Moltke reportedly told legation men that without America they would have won the war.
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Paris
Brand Whitlock
Belgium
Havre
America
Whitlock
Ribot
Brussels
United States
Germany
Mr.Whitlock
Baron von der Lancken
Ghent
Liewe
Antwerp
Sarah Bernhardt Fights For Life At Mount Sinai
New York April 1 The critical condition of Madame Sarah Bernhardt after an operation at Mount Sinai Hospital remains uncertain because of underlying conditions but she stood the surgery well and rests quietly. Telegrams of support pour in from across the United States and abroad.
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New York
Sarah Bernhardt
Mount Sinai Hospital
United States
Coal Shortage Ties Cars to Higher Prices
Washington April 10 leading eastern coal operators testified before the Federal Trade Commission on high coal prices blaming lack of transportation. They cited railroads diverting open cars from coal for other goods to gain higher rates and urged steps to secure preferential car supply for necessities and curb nonessential shipments.
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Washington
Federal Trade Commission
T. B. Davis
Island Creek Coal Company
Illinois Leads in Army Recruiting Numbers
Illinois led on recruiting for the regular army Tuesday with 236 applicants accepted against a quota of 11,276. Pennsylvania followed with 225 recruits for a 15,330 quota, Indiana had 187 for its quota. Three states Delaware New Hampshire and New Mexico reported no recruits while South Dakota and Maine had one each. Total recruits reached 2,440. 183,898 more needed to reach full war strength.
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Washington
Tllinois
Delaware
New Hampshire
New Mexico
South Dakota
Maine
Loyal Philippines and Porto Rico Back U S War Effort
April 19 reports from Manila and Porto Rico state the governments pledged loyalty to the United States. Gov Yager of Porto Rico says the executive council and house of delegates unanimously approved a resolution offering sympathy and support to President Wilson. Gov General Uarrison of the Philippines confirms adherence by the department secretaries and undersecretaries. President Wilson and Secretary Baker acknowledged both messages with gratification.
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Pormal
Ducuie
Philippine Islands
Porto Rico
Yager
War Department
Executive Council
House of Delegates
Wilson
General Uarrison
Philippines
Logal
United States
Baker
17 000 Men Captured and 75 Cannon Reported
Paris reports the French drive continues with over 17 000 unwounded prisoners taken and 75 cannons captured in three days of fighting. British gains include ground along the Scarpe and Villers Gascain. German attacks on Braila and Fokshanti reportedly set towns on fire as fronts shift across France, Romania, and Macedonia.
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London
Jassy
Bralai
Fokshani
Paris
Agerth
War Office
Irrench
France
Soissons
Champagne
Scarpe
Fanepoux
Villers Gatsiain
St. Quentin
Loas
Braila
Danube
Rumania
Petrorad
Fokshanti
Russia
Galicia
Berlin
Macedonia
Cervena St. Ena
Volunteer relief body organized in Champaign County
Residents of Champaign County form a volunteer relief association to fund care for soldiers and their families. The group has county supervisors’ backing and two divisions: farmers’ relief fund requiring an acre of land per contributor and a businessmen’s fund. A central committee of farmers and businessmen directs efforts, with five members per district and township supervisors as chairs.
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Urbana
Champaign County
Hissin
Officers Killed In Canadian Drive Report
Ottawa reports indicate no official casualty figures yet but it is understood that officer deaths exceed four hundred, most in the first three days of the campaign. The April date is cited for the casualties, with higher counts expected as information comes in.
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