Sedition Bill Passes Senate With Teeth In It
The Senate approved a stringent sedition bill imposing up to 20 years in prison and a $10,000 fine for language or acts deemed disloyal or obstructive to drafts and liberty loans. It bans support for Germany or its allies and restricts criticism of the U S government, military, flag, or national institutions. The measure goes to a House Senate conference for final enactment.
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Germany
House
Senate
Washington
United States
Jones
New Mexico
Penrose
Pennsylvania
George Creel
Committee On Public Information
Senator William J. Stone Dies in Washington D C
United States Senator William J. Stone of Missouri died at his Washington D C home after a stroke. The body was taken to Missouri for lying in state in Jefferson City and then to Nevada for funeral services hosted by the Nevada Masonic lodge. Stone served 45 years in public life, was born May 7 1848 in Kentucky, studied at Missouri University, practiced law, served Vernon County prosecuting attorney in 1873, was Missouri governor from 1893 to 1897, and later joined the U S Senate.
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United States
William J. Stone
Missouri
Washington
D. C
Jefferson City
Nevada
Stone
Missouri University
Vernon County
United States Senate
Americans Arrive on British Front Amid Enthusiastic Reception
Newsreel described the first American infantry battalion reaching a British sector after an all night march begun on the anniversary of America's declaration of war. Dusty uniforms and unshaven faces marked the weary troops as they stepped ashore in France.
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France
America
British Stand Prepared as Allies Readiness Hinted
British forces in France and Flanders halt with Haig declaring no retreat and urging to fight for home safety and mankind. Official note signals French support moving to strike, aiming to loosen German pressure on the front. reports say German attacks on Messines Ridge failed with heavy losses while Wytschaete remains contested.
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London
Great Britain
France
Flanders
Haig
Picardy
Foch
Teutons
London Eveningewspapers
Wytschaete
Messines
Hellebeke
Givenchy
British Steamship Minnetonka Sunk in Mediterranean
The British steamship Minnetonka of 13,528 tons gross, once in the New York to London passenger trade with the Atlantic Transport Line, was sunk by a German submarine in the Mediterranean during February, according to the maritime register.
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New York
Federal Trade Commission probes officers pay boosts
Washington reports Commissioner Murdock of the Federal Trade Commission investigates large salary increases given to officers by milling companies after the Food Administration set a flat profit over expenses.
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Washington
Food Administration
Murdock
Federal Trade Commission
May Investigate Profiteering In Bonds New York
Assistant District Attorney Brogan opened an inquiry into persons profiting from Liberty bonds by buying below market value. He said patriotic motive drove the probe, but noted indications some acts may offend both the spirit and the letter of the law.
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New York
Brogan
Vessels Commandeered for Rail Transit Shift
President Wilson issued a proclamation placing 63 additional coastwise ships under Director General McAdoo along with 48 existing vessels. The 111 ships, totaling nearly 400000 tons, will haul coal and other goods between Hampton Roads and New England and alleviate rail congestion. The move aims to bolster the coal trade for next winter.
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Washington
Atlantic and Gulf Steamships
Railroad Administration
Wilson
Clyde, Mallory
Southern Steamship Lines
McAdoo
Ocean
Old Dominion
Southern Pacific
Baltimore Steam Packet
Chesapeake Steamship Companies
Hampton Roads
New England
Tax slackers targeted in nationwide IRS drive
Washington. Internal Revenue Commissioner Roper urges all taxpayers to help locate tax delinquents who have not filed returns. The nationwide effort aims to recover millions in taxes. Delinquents will be prosecuted. slacker in tax duty is likened to a military service slacker as disloyal to the government.
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Washington
Internal Revenue
Roper
German Alliance Votes To Disband In Philadelphia
The National German Alliance with 18 states represented votes to disband at its Philadelphia convention. The German American Alliance has been the subject of congressional investigations. After disbanding, it donates 30000 to the Red Cross. dissolution will occur in the Philadelphia Turngemeinde assembly hall.
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Philadelphia
National German Alliance
Red Cross
Snow Delays Coal Cars In Pittsburgh Region
Railroad workmen from the Baltimore and Ohio were sent from Connellsville to release 150 loaded coal cars stuck in snow along the Berlin and Sansbury branches. About 24 inches of snow fell near Sand Patch at the mountain summit, hindering the rails for days.
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Connellsville
Baltimore & Ohio Railroad
Berlin
Sansbury
Sand Patch
Navy Quartermaster Dies In Daring Rescue Attempt
Felix Taskow sky a navy quartermaster on a small Government steamship died in fumes during a rescue of two civilians doing repair work in the hold. The two civilians vanished. Taskowsky volunteered to descend. He found one man unconscious and lost his hold while being hoisted up with the other rescuer. Firemen recovered all three bodies from the hold.
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Atlantic
Felix Taskowsky
Navy
Taskowsky
Car Shortage Shuts Down Coal Mines Across States
The fuel crisis hits hard as coal mines nationwide close due to car shortages. In West Virginia’s Fairmont-Clarksburg fields about 1,500 miners face starvation fears, with 6,500 idle daily, while Pennsylvania and other states report severe car shortages, idling thousands and threatening further mine labor losses.
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Washington
Fuel Administration
Railroad Administration
Fairmont-Clarksburg
West Virginia
United Mine Workers of America
Taylor County
Fairmont
National Coal Association
Iowa
Illinois
Ohio
Pennsylvania
Two Shiploads to Holland Authorized By War Trade Board
Immediate shipment of two shipleeds of grain to Holland was approved to ease Holland's food shortage. A third steamer will load grain for Holland from a southern US port and the three cargoes total 14,000 tons. This moves forward despite US consumption curtailment and Germany's threats, as if the Holland shipping pact were in effect.
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Holland
Washington
War Trade Board
Argentine
United States
Germany
German Air Raid Hits Paris District Incomplete Raid
German planes crossed into the Paris district in a raid that dropped a few bombs. Official counts list eleven dead and fifty wounded from the attack. Only two aircraft reportedly crossed the lines, with limited bombing observed.
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Paris
Paris Bombardment Kills Two as Shells Reach City Region
German shells struck near Paris for the first time since a long bombardment, killing two people and wounding twelve in the Paris region after sunset.
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Paris
Paria
Abolition of hotel bars in U S and Canada forecast
The Executive Council of the American Hotel Association announced plans to abolish bars in all hotels across the United States and Canada. The move would affect hotel lounges and beverage service nationwide.
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Chicago
United States
Canada
The
American Hotel Association
Cyclops Collier Missing After March 4 Sighting
The U S navy collier Cyclops with 293 people aboard disappeared after March 4 near a West Indian port while en route from South America with manganese. No distress signal, wreckage, or survivors have been found despite a wide search and no foe suspected. Lieutenant Commander G W Worley led the ship. Consul Gottschalk was aboard.
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Navy Department
Cyclops
Union News Service
Washington
United States Navy
Atlantic
South America
G. W. Worley
Alfred L. Moreau Gottschalk
United States
Rio Janeiro
Brazil
Americans Repel German Assault Near Meuse in WWI
On the right bank of the Meuse north of St. Mihiel German forces from four companies attacked American trenches. The assault was preceded by bombardment and gas, but was stalemated and routed after fierce fighting. German dead and wounded from the engagement totaled thirty four and ten, with additional losses in No Man's Land.
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France
Meuse
St. Mihiel
Verdun
No Man’s Land
Eat Potatoes and Dispose of Surplus Campaign
Ohio citizens urged to eat more potatoes to cut wheat use and reduce a 2,000,000 bushel 1917 crop surplus. Federal Food Administration advises on potato uses and grocers to promote displays to reduce waste in coming weeks.
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Columbus
Ohio
Federal Food Administration For
Coats of Tar and Feathers in Holland During War Ties
In Toledo three Holland residents Perry Hall William Wagner and J J Beattie were tarred and feathered after being accused of pro German sentiment and refusing liberty loan bonds They were brought to Toledo paraded in Liberty Court and made to kiss a large American silk flag Hall 26 a telegraph lineman and Holland marshal Wagner 45 a Justice of the Peace Beattie 82 a NY Central Lines station agent were singled out as the victims amid wartime tensions
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Toledo
Holland
Ohio
Liberty Court
Perry Hall
William Wagner
J. J. Beattie
New York Central Lines
Concrete steamers praised by French engineer in New York
Ralph G. Guerquin, a renowned French mechanical engineer and director general of a major marine engineering firm, says concrete and steel freight steamers are an unqualified success while stopping at the McAlpin Hotel in New York.
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New York
Ralph G. Guerquin
France
McAlpin Hotel
Water pipes blown up in Honduras water system
San Salvador to San Juan Honduras pipes supplying water for electric plants, delivering 7,000 horsepower daily, were blown up with dynamite. Company management offers a large reward for the culprits.
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San Salvador
San Juan
Honduras
1500 Men and Women Rounded Up in Police Dragnet
In New York 380 simultaneous raids targeted chop suey resorts in the Tenderloin. Many well dressed women and teen girls were detained briefly after giving names and addresses. wives lacking wedding rings were sent to the police station.
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New York
Tenderloin
Sympathy of Red Cross Woman Worker Restores Lost Courage
Forbes Watson recalls an American Red Cross worker in France comforting a downcast German looking man, a Polly with a sad face, whose loss of four brothers had cast a dark veil over life. Her empathy drew out his story and renewed his will to carry on, ending with his thanks and a vow of Franco American unity.
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American Red Cross
Pollu
Forbes Watson
France
Red Cross
Polly
Union Franco-Americaine
Next Step: Knowing Where to Get It
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Doan
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