Roosevelt urges total effort for war as crowd fills Chicago
In Chicago on April 20 Theodore Roosevelt urged mobilizing all national energy for the war against Germany. He backed universal training with conscription, favored immediate service for a division, and pressed grain use restrictions on alcohol. University of Chicago president Marty Pratt Judson introduced a bill to raise a division. Roosevelt preferred leadership under any competent officer. Other speakers included Gov. Lowden Major McCormick Senator Harding Gov. Frazier and Gen Barry.
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Labor Bills Up In House Wednesday
Labor interests in the Illinois legislature push for action in the house next Wednesday on bills to limit injunctions in labor strikes and to require trial by jury in contempt of court cases. Rep Allan J. Carter of Evanston is expected to lead the effort. The session also focuses on a state council of defense and a contested community township high school law, with debate slated for Tuesday.
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War Missions Pay Homage To Father of His Country
British and French war missions re dedicate efforts to democracy at Mount Vernon tomb honoring George Washington. Balfour and Viviant Joffre to place wreaths. Mayflower voyage with cabinet members and Virginia governor. Talks cover naval, military and economic war aims against Germany and potential American expeditionary force. significant discussions with Wilson expected. no date set for final agreement.
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Liberty Loan of 1917 Name Chosen by McAdoo
April 28 report notes the United States will issue the Liberty Loan of 1917 as designated by Secretary McAdoo. The bond drive will fund democracy’s fight against autocracy and is intended to evoke a clear mental image of its patriotic purpose.
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Financial loan talks progress amid war measures
In the past week officials and investment bankers discuss terms of a war loan bill. Since its introduction in Congress hundreds have conferred with treasury staff, with thousands of letters and telegrams received. Saturday's meetings focused on investment bankers and financial institutions, while foreign official representatives from Great Britain, France and Italy outlined their needs. Announcement on first loans to Italy and France is expected soon.
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Chicago Bakers Strike Shuts 15 Major Plants
Chicago’s largest bakers union prompted a stoppage that closed 15 big bakeries and 70 smaller shops, halting about 100,000 loaves daily. The walkout demands raise wages from 26 to 28 dollars weekly, shorter hours, apprentices elimination, and discretionary firing of superintendents by subordinates, with fears of a bread famine brewing in the city and suburbs.
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Abandon Hope of Saving 120 Miners in Hastings Mine
Hastings Neb April 29 nearly all hope is gone for saving 120 men entombed in the Hastings mine of the Vietor American Fuel company. State coal mine inspector James Dalrymple from the mine said he believed none were alive. Rescue workers agree. Fifteen bodies have been recovered. Dalrymple said no fire was found in the mine and the cause remains undetermined.
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Irish settlement urged by U S Congress leaders
A cable gram from 200 congress members led by Speaker Champ Clark urged Premier Lloyd George to settle the Irish question now. The message tied peace in the world and swift war victory to a settlement in line with President Wilson's war aims for democracy and small nationalities.
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Indiana Boards Appointed for Registration
Indiana governor Goodrich appointed county boards to handle registration of men of military age and summoned them for a conference in Indianapolis on Monday, as soon as the administration army bill becomes law.
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Haigs Men Win Parts Of Sector In France Drive
British troops captured Arleux-En-Gohelle and surrounding fronts in a ten mile sector north of the Scarpe. Haig reports heavy fighting with bayonet and artillery, 300 German prisoners taken as the British widen the salient near Douai and threaten Lens defenses. Berlin says attacks failed and losses were heavy.
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Guatemala Joins War Amid German Diplomacy Moves
Guatemala becomes the latest nation to break diplomatic ties with Germany, offering to aid the United States with waters ports and railways for defense. Reports from Munich say Bavaria premier Count Hertling may visit Vienna to consult the Austro Hungarian cabinet as German Swiss frontier routes close to travelers.
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Enlist Boys of All Boys for Farm Work
Washington April 29 The labor department has enlisted the aid of all the states to organize its United Boys Workers Reserve an army of boys for farm work this summer Governors were asked to name county organizers and issue proclamations The force already numbers in the thousands and will first work in canning in the east and middle west later expanding to the fields for the season.
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Bully Bully Slogan Follows Roosevelts Army Consent
In Washington April 29 the senate adopted Harding’s amendment to the army bill allowing Col Roosevelt to raise four infantry divisions for service in France by 568 to 31 with many Democrats voting yes. A House rejection followed later. Roosevelt, smiling at news of the vote, repeated “Bully, bully” and urged readiness to go to the front while saying the amendment does not conflict with the president’s obligatory service plan.
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Wheat tumbles on bear news from Winnipeg and Chicago
Chicago prices slid after a British government announcement of sufficient wheat stocks for now. A bushel for immediate delivery reached 3.14 dollars at peak before prices collapsed. Winnipeg followed with an official royal wheat commission statement confirming adequate current supplies.
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Army Draft Bill Approved by Wide Margin in Both Houses
Washington reports: the administration draft bill passed the house 397 to 24 and the senate 81 to 8. the bill sets conscription ages 21 to 27 in the senate version and 21 to 40 in the house. amendments raise enlisted pay, while a $3 billion appropriation rider was dropped. col roosevelt provision for volunteer army discussed. conference to finalize before presidential action.
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Debates on War Measures and Draft Exemptions
The article covers Senate and House discussions on wartime controls, including proposals to ban liquor for officers and soldiers, conscription debates, and amendments. It notes votes against the bill from both parties, the excusal of Senator Vardaman, and anticipated conference to restore original features. It also reports on President’s powers to raise troops and special units, with focus on volunteers and state quotas.
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National Woman's Party to Launch Suffrage Campaign
Washington April 29. The national woman's party declares it will launch a new campaign to keep suffrage camp fires bright during the war. A series of meetings will be held across the country.
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Governors to Send Delegates to National Defense Council
Ten state governors will attend a Washington meeting next Wednesday for the national defense council. Iowa's Gov Harding will be among them. Topics include the food situation, state defense councils, and a nationwide resources survey to coordinate defense work and minimize duplication of effort.
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