Britain to receive first proceeds of 5 billion war bond
Treasury officials said Britain will get the initial proceeds of the 5 billion dollar war bond issue as an authorized portion. The exact amount will be announced by Secretary McAdoo soon after meetings with the Federal Reserve Board and bankers. The full 5 billion will not be sold at once but in several installments to avoid market shock. British bonds will bear 3 percent interest and be deposited in the U.S. treasury to balance payments on American bonds. Domestic discussions included the Bankers Investment Association delegation led by Henry L. Stewart.
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Great Britain
McAdoo
Treasury Department
Federal Reserve Board Minerals
France
America
United States
Bruce Bill Up For Vote In The House
In Springfield on April 24 the Bruce antiwhiskey bill seeks to allow sale of alcohol with less than ten percent content in Illinois while other wet and dry measures await a house vote this week. Chaiman Curran of the liberal committee outlined the plan. Senate opposition is expected if passed. The house has previously blocked dry bills and a state wide prohibition referendum continues unresolved.
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Springfield
Chamanan Thomas C. Curran
Liberal Committee
House
Senate
Helb
Steady Decline in Army Enlistments in April Reports
Wallington April 2. Despite assurances enlistment duration is wartime, recruiting shows a steady decline. For April 21 and 22 only LYS mien were accepted, while days earlier over 2,000 men per day enrolled. Illinois leads in total, providing 2,577 since April 1, with Pennsylvania second at 2,382.
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Amy
Lys Mien
Dunors
Illinois
Michigan
New York
Pennsylvania
Indiana
Barrage fire paves way for British assault on Arras
London reports heavy fighting around Arras as British forces push along an eight mile front from Vimy to Croisilles. German resistance stiffens on Monchy Le Preux and along the Scarpe while prisoners and captured guns mount, and barrage fire lights the dawn.
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Aroisilles
Lens
Llindenburg
Gavrelle
Croisilles
Lecarpe
Monchy-Le-Preux
Monechy
Arras
Vimy
France
Governor asks all elevators inspected for fire safety
Springfield April 24 Gov Lowden asks immediate inspection of elevators mills and warehouses where food is stored to remove fire hazards. He also urges a meeting in Chicago of deputy fire marshals to plan a campaign against rubbish surrounding food depots and other fire threats to state food resources.
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Springfield
Walter TL. Bennett
Lowden
Chicago
French Still in Contact With Foe on the Front
April 28 dispatch reports relative quiet on the French front following a first vigorous shock that drove Germans from fortified positions along a entrenched line. Organization proceeds. French troops maintain contact and occasional drives push Germans back. Artillery and aviation are active with clearer skies aiding operations.
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France
Cearer
Debating Draft Plans Across Congress in April Debate
Washington April 24 Congress debates reveal no doubt about raising a great army only dispute is draft strength. Senate expects general staff bill passage. House margins split but confident of administration backing. Speakers urge draft as essential, while some defend volunteers.
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Congress
Mondavy
Administratives
House
Senate
Dent
Wabano
California
Villa Escapes as Staff Killed Near Pabicora Ranch
April 28 report from General Mauryaia's forces after a clash at Pabicora ranch. Villa and staff were allegedly targeted by a guard on a roof. Villa escaped in darkness, several staff members killed. Gen. Murguia left for Moctezuma with 4000 troops from Casas Grandes campaign. Also note Springfield April 24 report urging homemakers to combat waste and teach food conservation under Adlinois Partners Institute programs.
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Springfeeld. PY
Wcomer
Hinais
Fey
WW A Melkeene
Springfield
Mand. Elessle
Decatur
Anvil Meral
Adlnois Partners’ Institute
Thesstate
Russia An Ally Gain War Confidence In 1917 Dispatch
A April 24 report to the state department says Russia under the democratic provisional government is committed to the war and not likely to seek a separate peace, reflecting President Wilsons address and U S participation boosting Russian resolve. It notes prompt U S recognition aided the cabinet, and Russians view themselves as an army of freemen ready to sacrifices to defeat Germany.
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Russia
State Department
Wilson
United States
Germany
Council of Ministers
Department
Watson
Congress
Son of Decatur Man Killed on Vimy Ridge
James Swick of Decatur receives word from Britain that his son Charles Swick, a private in the Canadian forces, died April 13 from wounds at a casualty clearing station after the Vimy Ridge attack.
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Decatur
Vimy Ridge
Decatur, Ill
Jjames Swick
Charles Swick
Europe
Sunday Evangelist Hits New York With Massive Crowds
New York on April 24 witnessed a huge turnout for Dilly Sunday as he urged 3606 residents to come forward for the town’s honor. About 4000 heard the afternoon sermon and 5000 more were turned away as the Washington Street shed filled. Sunday praised New York and called for a single moral standard for men and women, delivering his message amid praise for the city’s response.
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Dilly
America
Tabernacle
Evanoeust
Washington
Hashess
Sunhiv
Pia
Tyory
Stn
Sandavo
Ito
Oon
British War Commissioners See Warm Welcome in Washington
British War Commissioners received cordial honors in Washington on April 2 as Arthur Balfour met President Wilson and Vice President Marshall. The visit featured leisurely calls, a White House dinner, and remarks that formal talks would await French and other Allied delegations. Leaders aim to lay groundwork for forthcoming negotiations while stressing cooperative support for the allied cause.
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Great Britain
Arthur James Balfour
Lansing
Wilson
White House
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Capitol
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Bryan
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Trench
Balfour
Spring-Rice
British Commission
Justice White
Counci of National Defense
Tumulty
Helen Woodrow Bones
Commission
Sixteenth Street
State Department
Ambassador Spring-Rice
Hugh S. Gibson
Headquarters
England
Rockereck Park
REMOVE QUARANTINE FROM COMPANY OF 6TH
Springfield April 2b Company M Sixth Infantry under quarantine after a scarlet fever case in the company. The regiment’s other units under canvas west of the fair grounds, with two measles cases, remain separated. Troops begin clean up to welcome incoming forces.
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Springfield
Nnads Infantry
Fair Grounds
Railroad Acreage Under Cultivation Reported
Nord reports hundreds of acres along the right of way of Wisconsin railroads have been cultivated to combat food shortages. Officials note the practice may affect other lines and could be leased to the state public utilities commission to regulate.
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Springfield
Nord
CO Op & St Be
Huge Wireless Station Project Under Way
A large wireless station project has begun to build the world’s most powerful wireless facility. The site will house fortified antennae and gear enabling direct communication with the Philippines and other distant possessions of the United States.
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Marvawerk
Mayer Var
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United States
Bernhardt Resting Comfortably Amid Illness in New York
Madame Sarah Bernhardt, the renowned French actress, lies dangerously ill in New York but was reported resting comfortably on Monday by a medical bulletin. The update notes she remains under care as doctors monitor her condition.
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New York
Sarah Bernhardt
Physiviany
Missouri lawmakers back new arry bill
Missouri conference adoted measures urging Congress to back a bill to fix price for fond products and prohibit certain practices. The resolution authorized action to regulate price and usage tied to specific commodities.
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New Arry Bill
Congress
Jepperson
Missouri
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Pric
Gov Lowden names two to state civil service panel
Henry Corti and Henry Tibert Jr. were appointed to the state civil service commission by Gov Lowden. They succeed Dr AL Culhane of Rockford and William S Moulton of Chicago. Corti has been active in Republican politics in Tile nois Tibert is from Rockford.
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Thas Hinkle
Walsh
Tharsare
Henry Corti
State Civil Service Commission
Tilenois Tibert
Early
Rockford
Civil Service Commission
Lowden
Alb Culhane
Wiliam
Moulton
Chicago
New British Drive Opens in Arras Front Battles
London reports heavy casualties as the British offensive from Lens to Havrincourt wood repulsed on Monday. More than 1200 Germans taken prisoner on day one. Gavrelle Guemappe Trescault Havrincourt wood captured. French and British advances extend from Lens to the Aisne front in shifting victories.
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London
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War Office
Lens
Havrincourt Wood
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Monchy-le-Preux
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Guemappe
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Hatz
Leng
Soissons
Aisne
Chemin-Des Dames
Antratreraft
Samarao
Tigris Nver
Mesopotamia
Tebelit
Persia
Tariff Dispute Halts tariff change talks in Washington
Washington April 26 negotiators from Democratic and Republican camps fail to reach agreement on tariff schedules amid unresolved revenue measures and credit disputes. Key figures including Ramey Dixon and others from Michigan Ohio and other states confer briefly but show no consensus, delaying proposed levies and relying on broader political support.
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Oman
Enmienerer
Mthratesy
Aionah
Ghosh
Pardon Board Keeps JTW Men to Terms
The state board of pardons on Monday refused to shorten sentences for Brady and John West of December, both convicted of conspiracy to commit burglary and confinement gate. They were sentenced to maximum terms at Joliet penitentiary. The cases were heard at Joliet last week.
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Brady
John West
Joliet Penitentiary
Bam
Joliet
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