Unlimited Power to Create Army Raised for War
Secretary Baker urged Congress to grant unlimited power to size an army as needed for the war. He argued against fixed limits, saying expansion should match transportation and equipment. A draft expansion proposal echoed the idea, aiming for up to 6 million if volunteers join, while Baker considered raising the draft age but had not decided.
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Two Aviators Die In 400 Foot Air Drop Accident
Dayton reports major Oscar A Brindsey and Colonel Damm former McCook flyers killed at Moraine City aviation field when their plane fell 400 feet during a turn. Gy Domain and Major Grindley had started on an experimental trip. the craft went into a spin and crashed. Major Grindley recently named chief instructor for American aerial forces and once exhibited with the Wright brothers in 1910.
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Domain
Grindley
Wright Brothers
McAdoo Urges Cities to Match Liberty Bond Subscriptions
Secretary McAdoo called on residents of large cities and towns to raise their subscriptions to the Third Liberty Loan to match rural districts. He noted country areas had oversubscribed, urging urban and suburban holders to do likewise.
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Presa
New York
Secretary of the Treasury
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Canaries in trenches warn gas in European war zones
A report from Lima notes canary birds used in trenches to detect poison gas. Birds allegedly more sensitive to gas than humans warn soldiers to don gas masks. Mrs. C A Tiehwond ships birds to foreign representatives as demand and prices rise. High cost of living described with German advances impacting supplies and machinery in northeastern France.
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Eulinu
C. A. Tiehwond
Haat North
Germans establish military rule in Kiev city
Pondon May 2 The Germans have established a military rule in Kiev, the Ukrainian capital, saying the government there is too weak to maintain law and order. A Berlin official statement cites arrests of members of the government on the ground.
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Berlin
Prosecutions May Follow Airplane Probe By Congress
Senators urged investigation into aviation mismanagement with aims of criminal prosecutions. The Cross-examined extravagance and alleged misappropriations tied to aviation programs drew calls for accountability and potential legal action against responsible parties.
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Chinese troops attack rebels near Amoy in May report
Heavy government reinforcements move toward the Mutiowan area with focus on Tung Slup and Chivout as forces pursue southern rebels. An offensive operation against Ayamivent seeks to restore control while wartime bonds and patriotism guidance urge support.
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Chula
Mulionewang Bor Wir
Tung
Classes of 1919 and 1920 drafted by enemy
British headquarters in France reports German forces have pressed depots in retreat areas. A reserve division reportedly drafted a company of 250 youths from the 1919 and 1920 classes who had eight weeks of training and were not to be used in combat unless absolutely necessary.
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War to win the war not fixed at three million
Philadelphia May 2 The Secretary of War stated in a Chamber of Commerce address that America will send as many troops as needed to win the war and that setting a fixed army size at 3,000,000 would misrepresent the nation’s true spirit and capability. He stressed the government’s aim to mobilize full American resources and manpower for victory.
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America
Wreck survivors praise ship crews heroic actions
Survivors of the City of Athens say Coast Guard crews and a nearby cruiser acted swiftly after a collision off the Delaware coast. About 66 people were saved as 185 aboard the steamer bound from New York to Savannah with a cargo of cement, rope, foundation and general merchandise.
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Saloon Licenses Fall in Lorain County This Year
There will be only a few saloons in Lorain County this year as applications for renewal of saloon licenses are approved. High costs of licenses and many restrictions are cited as reasons for the reduction in saloon business.
U G Troops Now in England Leader Assigned
Maj. Gen. John Giddle, who recently relinquished his staff role, departs to command U. G. forces in Great Britain. He will succeed Maj. Gen. Bartlett as entries there.
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Great Britain
Bartlett
Addresses Will Be Given With Casualty Lists
Washington May 3 The war department will resume almost immediately the practice of giving addresses of American soldiers named in casualty lists from France. The decision was made by Brest Hoyt Wilson who appealed when the addresses were ordered discontinued. The secretary Baker discussed the subject with Wilson after returning from France.
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Hoyt Wilson
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Germny raid failed in Theunes sector near Paris
The French war office said a German attack last night on the Theunes sector was repulsed. French troops conducted raids on Le Morehel and Werat near Coueliy to Chautoat, reporting success in the engagement.
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Postage Rates On Newspapers May Be Reduced Soon
Washington May 2 The house post office committee debated easing newspaper postage costs and forecast a favorable action on lowering rates by July. Senator Watson urged postponement but support for reduced rates remained strong with a decision expected tomorrow.
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Watson
Tidison
First Real Brush Results In Victory For Pershing's Men
American troops in Picardy east of Amiens engage German infantry on the great battle field and win. Germans report activity on the Somme front and near Montdidier, likely preparing a renewed offensive. Briton Franco American resistance stalls German attempts. German guns show renewed action on Flanders front. Austro-Hungarian and Slav detachments, recruited from former residents, cause concerns within their ranks. General Allenby’s forces east of the Jordan River seize nearly 300 prisoners in an attack on Turkey.
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Somme
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Noyon
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AP v Hearst News Case Reaches Supreme Court
The Associated Press suit against the International News Service and Hearst service to bar piracy of AP dispatches was argued in the Supreme Court. Injunctions had blocked Hearst from distributing AP dispatches. Frederick W. Lehman represented AP, Samuel Untermyer argued for IN S, and Senator Hiram Johnson joined to defend Hearst. The issue of property rights in news dispatches drew wide attention.
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Banner
Washington
Tnternational News Service
Hearst Service
Associated Press News
Supreme Court
Hearst
Frederick W. Lehman
St. Louis
Samuel Untermyer
New York
International News Service
Hiram W. Johnson
California
Nulson's Challenge Produces Results
Telegrams poured into national Liberty Loan HQ reporting site teas of Buy another bout and Match the president contests nationwide. The total scriplidus contributions raised the national figure to 8,641,631,860 dollars by May 2.
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Baunery
Washington
National Liberty Loan
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Americans Die on Field of Honor in Casualty List
Washington May 2 The casualty list today shows 96 Americans. Killed in action 1 died of wounds 2 died of accidents 3 died of other causes 3 severely 7 wounded slightly 60 in action 3. The tally reflects casualties among U S forces with entries from Associated Press.
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