Explosion traps 125 at Hastings mine entombed
Trinidad Colorado April 28 reports say 125 men were trapped by a massive explosion at the Hastings mine of Victor American Fuel near Ludlow. Rescue teams struggle through wreckage and unclear numbers, with optimism that some may have survived despite entombment.
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Trinidad
Colo
Hastings
Victor-American Fuel Company
Ludlow
Vietor- America
Puet
Misain
Cie Mantai
Wefourtangte Viai
Rumor of Bomb Plot Shakes Meetings Amid Claims
Fragmentary notes claim a bomb plot surrounding a company. reports describe an exhibit and a mine threat, with officials denying the danger and asserting the exhibit remained safe. Details are unclear but imply a test day incident and high alert.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ory
Keen Ce
Otterils, Vopeantol
Cetypeany
Food control bill set for House action
Washington April 2 The administration moves to pass food control legislation in the House with chairman Leyer of the agriculture committee introducing a measure. It would license and possibly operate food manufacturing and storage concerns and allow the President to direct price controls if needed. A $25 million appropriation for the Agriculture Department is requested to implement the program.
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Washington
House
Charman Leyer
Agriculture Committes
Senate Committee
Senate
Llouston
Agriculture Department
Council of National Defense
Department of Agriculture
German Losses on Aisne River Reported Heavy
April 28 partial official statement cites capture of 130 guns many heavy caliber. German losses in men exceed 2000 with killed wounded and prisoners included. Total German prisoners 20,000. Analysts note ratio to prisoners is higher than typical due to furious fighting.
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Pares
Tuzhting
Aisne
Joffre Calls on U S War Experts in Washington
France’s war mission, granted unlimited powers, confers with U S officials on military, naval and economic topics. They seek money, food, coal, fertilizers, steel, oil and transports, warning of looming world famine and sustained food shortages despite peace.
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Washington
France
United States
Paris
Germany
Balfour
Rene Visiani
Cocheprat
Benson
Oreton
French officers seek US role in great war
The French high command and staff told visiting officers at the Army War College of their view that Americans should become brothers in arms. General Scott praised Marshal Foch as the world’s foremost soldier and noted France’s universal service system allowed rapid mobilization. French officers came to answer questions rather than dictate actions for US involvement.
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Edo
France
United States
FERS BILL TO REVISE PRIMARY PROPOSES STATEWIDE PRIMARY REFORMS
Springfield HL April 28 Rep Perkins of Lincoln introduced a bill to revise the statewide primary law. It ends the presidential preference clause, moves most nominations to state convention, and sets a spring primary for convention delegates and ward precinct officers. Exceptions apply to smaller towns and certain cities operating under commissions. The measure was referred to the elections committee.
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Springfield
Perkins
Lincoln
House
United States
Commission
General Assembly
Elections Committee
Brundage Opinion Seen as Loss for Wet Territory
Springfield on April 28 reports an opinion by Attorney General Peaichape to Veranna County officials implying that wholesalers and manufacturers may ship digguer from "dry" territory. The ruling could affect Springfield wholesalers and breweries if the city votes on a dry status on May 30.
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Springfield
Genert Peaichape
Veranna County
Digguer
Bread Prices to Rise in Los Angeles
Los Angeles bakers announce price increases starting Monday. A 24 ounce loaf will cost 15 cents, up from 10. The 2 ounce loaf rises from five and six cents to eight cents, with the change effective soon.
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Raisa
Los Angeles
War in France German assaults checked as lulls amid heavy fighting
The article reports British and French artillery pounding Lens to Auberive while German efforts near St Quentin and northeast of Soissons fail. It notes heavy losses for Germany with about 200000 killed wounded or captured and mentions Allied air support targeting German positions as the lull before a possible next clash in northern France.
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Lens
Auberive
France
Battle of
Arras
Haig
Crown Prince
Rupprecht
St. Quentin
Soissons
Paris
Artilery
Mavhe
Agi
Heavy rains aid Nebraska crops in April reports
April 28 a broad rain and snow event across Nebraska boosts winter wheat surviving cold and supports spring wheat oats and barley. Experts say precipitation totals from Omaha to seven inches in the northwest improve soil moisture and lift conditions for spring planting.
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Omagln
Omaha
Nebraska
Draft Law Machinery Set Going For War Draft
Washington April 28 With the selective draft army bill apparently assured the war department moves to enact a plan to raise a trained army of 2,000,000 within two years. Within ten days after signing every township will register young men. sixteen cantonments will host training starting August or September. Registration will be conducted by sheriffs county officials and federal staff at designated sites with penalties for noncompliance.
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Washington
War Department
Shariff
State Adjutants General
Yearamont
Increments Plan Outlined for phased schedule
The plan outlines a sequence of four increments with timing tied to months. The first increment appears within a few months, the second after six months, the third after a year, and the fourth with subsequent increments continuing the cycle. The text identifies no specific names or organizations.
Submarine War Full of Perils Narrated by Admiral DeChair
Rear Admiral Sir Dudley DeChair described two years commanding a patrol fleet chasing German U boats. He warned a coast campaign would require bases here and emphasized secrecy on sunk subs and detection methods. He shared night vigils, storms, mines, and a dramatic trawler encounter amid periscope proximity.
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Washington
Dudley R
DeChair
Great Britain
United States
Germany
Atlantic
House Votes Against Roosevelt Volunteer Force Plan
The House rejected an amendment to the army bill that would have allowed Col. Roosevelt to raise a volunteer force for France by 170 to 106. Miss Rankin of Montana voted for the amendment as she passed tellers amid cheering. Senate and House adjourned for recess as debate continued on the war army bill and draft plans.
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Washington
House
Col. Roosevelt
France
Miss Rankin
Montana
Senate
LaFollette
United States
Germany
Congress
Col
Roosevelt
Austin
Tennessee
Gardner
Massachusetts
Mentaro
WLP
Sherley
Kentucky
Mann
Governor Vetoes Race Hatred Bill in Illinois
Springfield April 28 Gov Lowden vetoed the bill to prohibit moving pictures or lithographs that tend to incite race hatred or depict hangings a Negro representative of Chicago introduced it. The veto rests on an attorney general opinion that the term tends to incite is too broad and probably unconstitutional.
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Springfield
Lowden
Jackson
Chicago
Illinois Mayors Urge Bigger Crops
Two hundred Illinois city mayors met in Chicago to discuss the state food problem. Speeches by R T H DeLoach C G Hopkins and P G Holden focused on expanding crop production and gardens. The conference urged cities to cultivate available land and employ high school boys to aid efforts.
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Chicago
Illinois
R. T H. DeLoach
Armour Bureau of Agricultural Search
C. G. Hopkins
University Ofllinois
P. G. Holden
Agricultural Resarch Bureau
International Harvester Company
Wilson
Open Grout it Eddystone Case Chester Pa
Open verdict by the coroner's jury failed to fix liability for the Eddystone Ammunition plant blast on April 10 at Eddystone Pa. 129 victims died from burns or exhaustion. Some jurors suspected a plot, but no direct evidence. William Schaffer of the company urged continued investigation.
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Chester
Eddystone Amumuanium Corporation
Eddystone
Here
Albert B. Granger
William A. Schaffer
Eddystone Ammunition Corporation
German Vessels Attack Ramsgate in Bombardment
London reports German destroyers bombarded Ramsgate on Thursday night. One man and a woman were killed while one man and two women were injured. Damage included 21 houses, two stables, and one horse killed. many shells landed in open country. Lord French notes casualties and damage along the east English coast.
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London
Ramsgate
Can
The
War Office
French
Wentish Coast
War moves in America and finance fronts unfold
Secretary McAdoo said the war risk insurance bureau will not underwrite sailing vessels in the war zone. The government plans loans totaling at least 200 million dollars in France and Italy within a week, with the Italian loan likely announced within 48 hours. The cabinet notes a more efficient German submarine blockade and aims to rapidly supply ships for entente supplies. The army bill debate ends in the House as members face final speeches. Roosevelt is denied permission to raise a volunteer force for France, Rankin votes for the amendment.
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McAdoo
Bureau of War Risk Insurance
France
Italy
Entente
Stone Asks Question Set to Know the Answer
A local report notes ee Stone raises a question aimed at uncovering facts behind a community issue. The article outlines who questions, the context, and potential implications for residents.
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Ee Stone
Leer Asks Teddy 10 Gwe Up His Idea
Joseph Leiter president of the Army league telegraphed Col. Roosevelt to desist from agitation for a volunteer division to France. He says the move gives aid and comfort to the enemy in congress and warns the force would be needed to train the great army for the front. The War Department would welcome Roosevelt’s services in this capacity.
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Leer
Teddy
Gwe
Washington
Joseph Leiter
Army League
Col
Roosevelt
France
Congress
War Department
International Law Talks At Military Training Camp
Washington based group offers its members to teach war and international law to reserve army officers this summer. The Society, largely international law professors and diplomatic authorities, discussed organizing nations under a committee and statutes.
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Eat Law
Washington American Society
Sss
Trae
Organization of All Nations
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Aisne River
Joffre
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French War Commission
General Staff
Europe
Russia
Brundage
Admiral DeChair
Agraa
Jeaders
Kahn
Work
Abbott
Ouiney
Tie Iz
Thompson
Tome Wade
LaPollette
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Chamberlain
Senate Military Committee
Tie
Jtly
Kentish
America
American International Law Society
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