Baker's Liberty Loan Rally Urges Allied Resolve
Secretary Baker in Washington urges Americans to do their part as he cites the Allied cause in France. He warns force alone cannot win and praises the unity of American and Allied efforts while stressing moral resolve and support for troops in the trenches.
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Wilson Proclaims Liberty Day as Third Liberty Loan Opens
President Wilson designates April 26 as Liberty Day to rally subscriptions for the third Liberty loan. Treasury reports total subscriptions reach 1.0897 billion by April 17 with expectations of surpassing 1.2 billion and approaching 2 billion. St. Louis district reaches 71 percent of its 180 million allotment with Indiana in that district over the top. Oregon tops with 131 subscriptions and Northern California reports 50 700 individual pledges.
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Take Wheatless Pledge Sparks Chicago Wheatless Program
About 60 clubs hotels and restaurants in Chicago join a wheatless program announced in Washington in April. The initiative aims to cut wheat usage across dining venues as part of wartime food conservation efforts.
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Washington
Chicago
All of Ireland Conscribed in New Manpower Bill
London reports the final stages of the man power bill grant royal assent includes conscription for Ireland age raise to fifty or fifty five conscription of Ireland to add about 161000 men to forces and resistance from Irish nationalist factions led by Dillon and Sinn Fein. Marshal Viscount French arrives in Dublin with staff.
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Coast wage scale extended to Great Lakes yards
The uniform wage scale now in effect on Atlantic coast and gulf shipyards was made effective for Great Lakes yards retroactive to April 1. The decision prescribes eight hours as the standard working day.
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Crazed man kills family in Louisiana farm tragedy
In Alexandria Louisiana authorities report Henry Bohannon a 40 year old farmer killed his wife and Gaugeter with an axe driven by religious frenzy. The motive remains under investigation as police search for further details.
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Ocean collision kills thirty seven near British coast
The Ameri can steamship O. B. Jennings and the British steamer War Knight, both laden with naphtha, collided off the British coast on March 24. Thirty seven lives were lost, mostly on the War Knight, after which the blazing hull struck a mine and exploded. Survivors on the Jennings were rescued. several Americans were seriously burned and hospitalized.
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Baker Back at Washington After European Mission
Secretary of War Baker arrived in Washington on Tuesday to a warm reception from friends and his family. President Wilson phoned to welcome him back as Baker plans to brief on the European situation and U S disposition. He pledged pride in United States and allied troops and readiness to discuss the voyage to England and France with entente leaders and General Pershing.
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House Fights $2.50 Wheat Price in Conference Clash
President Wilson wins battle against a $2.50 bushel wheat price as the Senate's Gore proposal fails. House conferees are instructed to oppose the increase and return the agricultural appropriation bill to conference for a decision. Conferees plan to meet early next week to chart their course.
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President Wilson Rides In Tank At White House
President Wilson joined an impromptu Liberty loan demonstration riding a British battle tank through the White House grounds. He burned his hand badly on an exhaust pipe while attempting to climb out, watched by a large crowd at the front gates.
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Wilson
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Railroad Wage Commission Recommends Sliding Pay Increases
The railroad Wage commission finished its recommendations for wage hikes to be submitted to Director General McAdoo on his return from a Liberty loan tour. No figures were released, but reports say the smallest paid workers may get the largest rise and a sliding scale is proposed.
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Col Raynal C Bolling Reported Killed in France
Philadelphia April 22 report arrived that Col Raynal C Bolling missing in official dispatches has been killed in action in France.
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Socialist Leader Arrested in Everett on Secret Police Charge
Everett Washington April 22 Emil Herman secretary of the Socialist party was arrested on a charge connected to alleged secret political activities. The report notes authorities detained Herman as part of a broader investigation into party operations.
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Socialist Party
Change Copper Prices
Representatives of major copper producing and refining companies have been asked to appear before the war board in Washington to discuss adjusting current contracts.
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New York
War Board
Washington
Singer Thrills Big Crowd at New York Opera Night
Opera singer Luctien Mura tore the house with a thrilling performance before about 10 000 fans in New York on April 22 as the audience cheered the company’s "Marseillaise" salute and encores followed.
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Engineers Aid British as They Halt German Advance
Washington reports General Pershing commended American engineers for aiding the British Fifth Army in stopping the German push in late March and early April 1918. The unit carried out dumps, trench work, and defensive lines under shellfire from Chaulnes to Moreuil and Abbeville, with casualties listing officers and men.
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Austria Aims to End War as Crisis Rises in Vienna
An official Swiss dispatch summarizes Budapest reports and Austrian and German papers showing Austria-Hungary in deep distress. Discontent grows in Vienna as Czechs Jugo-Slavs and Poles in parliament call for reorganization and urge Germany opposition. The social democrats reportedly say the monarchy has no stake in the war against Britain France and America.
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Senate approves Silver Bill to melt 350 million in silver
Washington April 20. The administration silver bill to withdraw 350 million dollars in silver from the treasury for melting into bullion to meet foreign trade balances passed the senate.
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Canada Plans to Fill Rank with Ottawa Aid
Ottawa notes on April 20 emphasize Canada will persevere through sacrifices as it aims to bolster Ranke and support Denting efforts in the ongoing plan.
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