Baker Urges Allied Resolve at Liberty Loan Rally
Secretary Baker, back from Europe, tells a Liberty Loan crowd in Washington that allies fight with relentless force while Americans must do their part. He praises General Pershing, notes unity of Allied resources, and recalls a frontline captain's "Hold em" guidance as a metaphor for backing troops.
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Washington
France
Secretary Baker
Liberty Loan
Europe
Mr. Baker
Liberty Hut
America
Wilson Declares Liberty Day as Third Liberty Loan Grows
President Wilson designates April 26 as Liberty Day to rally public support for the third Liberty loan. Treasury reports show subscriptions totaling 1,089,734,900 with expectations of surpassing 1.2 billion soon, despite only 36 percent of the minimum goal reached. Districts like St Louis and Indiana areas push sales, while Oregon and northern California report strong individual subscriptions.
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Washington
Wilson
America
Woodrow Wilson
United States of America
United States
Secretary of the Treasury
Federal Reserve Banks
Treasury Department
St. Louis
Indiana
San Francisco
Oregon
California
Take Wheatless Pledge Expands To Chicago Clubs
About 60 clubs hotels and restaurants in Chicago are now on a Wheatless Sector teen program, following a Washington appeal issued on April 22. Local participation includes hospitality venues adopting voluntary wheatless meals in support of rationing.
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Washington
Chicago
All Ireland conscription approved by parliament and crown
The remaining stages of the man power bill passed both houses and received royal assent. The measure enforces conscription for Ireland, raises army age to fifty, and includes conscription of exempt industries. Ireland's conscription is expected to add 161000 to forces, with enforcement anticipated before August 1. Leaders across Irish groups vow resistance. Field Marshal Viscount French and his staff arrived in Dublin.
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London
House of Commons
Ireland
A. Bonar Law
Redmanites
John Dillon
Sinn Feiners
Coast Wage Scale Extends to Great Lakes Yards
The uniform wage scale in Atlantic coast and gulf shipyards becomes effective in Great Lakes yards retroactive to April 1. Eight hour workday mandated by the decision.
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Great Lakes
Washington
Atlantic Coast
Gulf
Crazed Man Kills His Family in Alexandria
Alexandria Louisiana reports a murder case where Henry Bohannon a 40 year old farmer is described by police as driven by religious mania. The brief note states an alleged family killing on April 22 with few accessible details.
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Alexandria
Henry
Bohannon
Oil ships collide. heavy penalties loom in war time
The American steamer O. B. Jennings and the British War Knight collided off the British coast on March 24 while laden with naphtha. Thirty seven lives were lost, most on the War Knight. Survivors were rescued by destroyers, and the War Knight later exploded after striking a mine.
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Atlantic
O. B. Jennings
War Knight
Jennings
Baker Back at Washington After European Mission
Secretary of War Baker arrives in Washington greeted by President Wilson and family. He plans to report on the European situation and American forces, and says he will discuss the voyage to England and France with entente leaders and General Pershing upon his return.
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Mr. Baker
France
General Pershing
Washington
Senate
Sherman
Clinois
McCumber
North Dakota
Congress
Hollis
New Hampshire
Gompers
American Federation of Labor
Baker
Wilson
United States
America
England
Pershing
House Against 2.50 Wheat Price Fight
President Wilson won the battle over a 2.50 dollar wheat price as the Senate proposal was rejected. The house sent the agricultural appropriation bill back to conference with conferees instructed to oppose increasing the government maximum from 2 dollars. Senator Gore pressed for 2.50 dollars but the president maintained 2 dollars is fair and sufficient to spur production. Conferees will meet early next week to decide their course.
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Washington
Wilson
House
Senate
Gore
President Wilson Rides In British Tank Parade
President Wilson took part in an impromptu Liberty Loan demonstration riding in a British battle tank on the White House grounds. He burned his hand severely on an exhaust pipe while climbing out atop the vehicle as a large crowd watched near the front gates.
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Washington
Wilson
White House
Railroad wage commission reports on wage increases
The wage commission has completed recommendations for railroad employee raises and will submit the report to Director General McAdoo on his return from a Liberty loan tour. The exact amounts are not disclosed but a sliding scale of increases is expected, with the smallest paid workers receiving the largest gains.
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Washington
Railroad Wage Commission
McAdoo
Liberty Loan
Col Raynal Bolling Reported Killed in France
Report from Philadelphia dated April 22 states Col Raynal C Bolling long listed as missing in action in France has been killed in action according to official dispatches received at the William Penn charter school.
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Colonel Bolling
Philadelphia
William Penn Charter School
Col
Raynal C. Bolling
France
Socialist Leader Emil Herman Arrested in Everett
A Socialist party official Emil Herman was arrested in Everett Washington on an unspecified charge as reported on April 22. The incident involves the state socialist movement and action against party leadership.
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Everett
Wash
Emil Herman
Socialist Party
Change Copper Prices
Representatives of major copper producing and refining companies are summoned to Washington to discuss adjusting existing contracts before the war board.
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New York
War Board
Washington
Singer Thrills Big Crowd In New York Concert
Opera star Lucien Mura electrified about 10 000 attendees in New York singing Mars Laissé and other arias causing a vivid fan reaction despite imperfect transcription of the report.
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New York
Lucien
Muratore
Opera
Engineers Win Big Fight With British Army In World War I
Washington reports General Pershing commended American engineer troops for aiding the British Fifth Army against the German offensive in March and April 1918. The release details unit actions from Chaulnes to Warfusee Abancourt, with casualties tallied and notes missing men and reported shell fire activity.
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Washington
Pershing
Fifth Army
War Department
Baker
Uoon
United States Engineers
Corps Light Railroad
Light
Army
Chaulnes
Moreuil
Demain
Warfusee-Abancourt
Bois de Taillain
Abbeville
Austria Hapsburg empire stews amid calls for reorganization
A Swiss-dated dispatch summarizes Budapest reports and Austrian and German papers noting extreme delicacy in Austria Hungary. It reports growing discontent in Vienna, protests by Czechs Jugo Slavs and Poles, and social democrats saying the monarchy is not central to the Germany Britain and France war.
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Washington
Austria-Hungary
Switzerland
Budapest
Austria
Vienna
Germany
Social Democrats
Austria Chamber of Deputies
Great Britain
France
America
Senate approves silver bill to melt 350 million bullion
Washington on April 20 the administration silver bill clearing 350 million dollars in silver to be melted into bullion for foreign trade balances was passed by the senate.
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Washington
Administration
Treasury
Senate
Canada Keeps Fighting Divisions on Western Front
Fragmentary report from Ottawa notes Canada intends to sustain divisions on the western front despite sacrifices, directing focus toward Sir Robertden and maintaining resolve amid war pressures.
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Canada
Ranke
Ottawa
Western Front
Sir. Roberden
Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound Endorsed by Providence Reader
A Providence reader describes relief from backache nervousness and headaches after using Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. The testimonial cites weight gain renewed energy and urges other women with similar symptoms to try the remedy. The note includes the sender's full address and a call to contact the Pinkham company in Lynn Massachusetts.
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Providence, R. I
Lydia E. Pinkham
Adeline B. Lynch
Plain St
Providence
R.I
Marcella Bennie Beanbrough Painting Homes Calls It Camouflaging Residences
In Youngstown Telegram clipping, Marcella questions Bennie Beanbrough about his work in Washington D C. He says he now labels his trade camouflaging residences rather than painting houses. The exchange hints at evolving job phrasing amid local chatter.
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Marcella
Bennie Beanbrough
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