Wisconsin Loyalty League Aids War Effort Urges Unbroken Resolve
April 6 reports detail Wisconsin defense actions to stamp out pro German propaganda with the national government. Leaders like Wheeler P. and Bloodgood emphasize loyalty, mobilization, and public pledge to support President and Congress, warning rulers that dissenters risk summary action. The Wisconsin loyalty region, boasting large manpower and financial support, coordinates mail censorship and rapid troop communications for the war effort.
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Ngton
Teteed
Govin
West Front
Bloodgood
Inter- News
Milne
Washington
Connec
Defense Council
Ponsin Loyalty League
W. Hoan
France
Berger
Haan
Congress
Gove
Lenines Trotzkys
America
Wisconsin
Jukee
Inquiry into Collinsville lynching draws Illinois officials
Collinsville Illinois April 6 state officials led by first Assistant Attorney General Brundage and Colonel Claude E Erman arrived to oversee the inquiry into the lynching of Robert P Praeger, a German enemy alien. Governor Lowden threatened martial law to curb mob violence and urged prosecutions, while Edwardsville Mayor Hotz warned of plans to tar and feather alleged pro Germans during a Liberty Loan celebration. Local crowds gathered to view Praeger's body as authorities move to arrest mob leaders and tighten loyalty laws.
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Collinsville
Ill
William B. Trauntman
East St. Louis
Brundage
Illinois
Claude E. Erman
Effingham
Adjutant General’s Office
Springfield
Robert P. Praeger
Lowden
Madison County
Hotz
Edwardsville
Liberty Loan
Praeger
Jim Fornaro
Maryville Miners’ Union
Siegel
United States
Overman
Vincent Haerr
U. S. to Charter Swedish Ships
Washington reports negotiations for chartering 100000 tons of Swedish shipping have progressed well. The War Trade Board has licensed export of 25000 tons of phosphate rock to Sweden, part of the wider liberal agreement that also covers cereals fats coffee tea spices cotton wool and leather materials.
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Washington
War Trade Board
Sweden
United States
Brief Against Draft Sparks Government Reply
The United States filed its brief in Robert Cox of Kansas challenging the government's right to send drafted men overseas. The brief labels parts of Cox's filings as a gross attack on the legislative and executive branches and seeks expungement. It calls Cox's rhetoric heated, dismissing his propositions as recently discussed and unworthy of reargument.
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Washington
United States
Robert Cox
Kansas
United States District Court
Fred Scott
Davis
Missing wartime ace and commander reported missing in action
London April 6 Captain J L Trellope of the royal flying corps who recently shot down six German airplanes in one day is now reported missing. He has done remarkable work in the first stages of the Picardy battle. Lieutenant Colonel Lord Farnham of the Royal Inniskillin Fusiliers, a well known battalion commander, is also reported missing.
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London
J. L. Trellope
Royal Flying Corps
Lord Farnham
Royal Inniskillin Fusiliers
Syrian immigrant jailed for six months over war stamps demand
In New Britain on April 6, Daniel Isaac a Syrian resident for four years, asked others to buy thrift stamps for the war effort and declared that Germany would lick the U S A. He swore by Allah, professed Christianity, and was sent to jail for six months on a breach of the peace technical charge in Police court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Britain
Daniel Isaac
Germany
Isaac
Allah
Sub Treasury Report Shows Bank Gains in New York
Sub Treasury report from New York dated April 6 notes the Treasury gained $412,000 from banks in a banking sector maneuver. Details on banks or destinations are not provided in the fragment.
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Sub-Treasury
New York
Notable Dates in Congressional War Record 1917
Timeline of 1917 events: March 21 Proclamation for extra session, April 2 Congress summoned and war address, April 4 Senate war resolution, April 6 House concurrence, April 24 Liberty bonds, May 1 French Mission, May 3 Senate receipt, May 5 British Mission, May 8 Senate receipt, May 18 draft law, June 15 Espionage and Urgent Deficiency bills, July 24 Aircraft bill, August 10 Food bills, October 6 Trading with the Enemy and Urgent Deficiency records, December adjournment, December 4 peace aims, 1918 early addresses and war goals through February.
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Congress
Senate
House
Connecticut Volunteers Reach 6600 Mark in Army Enlistments
The Connecticut recruiting district reports a heavy rise in enlistments with 6600 men already enrolled as volunteers. In the latest period 17 recruits were sent to the depot and more were accepted for later. Over the past three days 85 recruits joined at the New Haven office, with applicants coming from most parts of the state except New London county. The newest volunteers include Raymond Fletcher, John Sullivan, Joseph Pelletier, and many others, spanning seven service branches from field and coast artillery to medical, cavalry, quartermaster, engineers, and repair shops.
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Connecticut
Regular Army
W. A. Mercer
Army
Chapel Street
New Haven
New London County
Connec-Te
Felow
Raymond Fletcher
Hardwick
John. P. Sullivan
Trenton
N. J
Joseph Pelletier
Victor Blanchard
North Grosvendale
Patrick J. Crowe
Danbury
Harry E. Johnson
New London
Harold E. Gilbert
Cecil E. Ogden
Arthur Thompson
Arthur E. Moule
South Manchester
Alphonsus Martin
Bristol
Charles E. Matson
David J. Harrigan
South Glastonbury
Lloyd C. Crocker
Trumbull
Robert B. Pagnam
Widowers urged to remarry by LDS president
In Salt Lake City at the 88th semi annual conference President Joseph F. Smith urged church members to shun shoddy clothing and urged widowers not too old to marry again. He cited church statistics showing seven widowers per thousand and affirmed the duty to remarry while calling Mons to wear good, not showy, clothes and avoid inferior fabrics.
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Salt Lake City
Joseph F. Smith
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints
Mormon
Smith
Wieners Grow During War Spark Measured by Pack Size
In Connellsville Pennsylvania on April 6 the war affected wiener production by making them larger. To speed processing the packers doubled wiener size and halved the number per pack, cutting labor time for tying and stringing hot dogs.
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Connellsville, Pa
Wake Up Your Liver With Mandrake Pills Ad
A promotional pitch argues that morning fatigue and lack of energy come from a torpid liver. One dose of Schenck's Mandrake Pills will supposedly wake the liver and refresh the user, urging a trial tonight.
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Schenck
Long Distance Gun Rumors Across Paris Front
French experts speculate on a long range German gun bombarding Paris from the forest of St Gobain. Some say it sits on a railway track and is shunted into a tunnel after each shot to avoid air attack. French artillery sits 11 miles from the German front in St Gobain. others think the gun was destroyed by French cannon.
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Paris
Forest of
St. Gobain
Geman
Boschee's German Syrup promotes restful sleep cough relief
For fifty two years Boschee's German Syrup has been used across the United States for coughs bronchitis colds settled in the throat and lung troubles. It helps quiet night coughing ease morning excretion and aids nature in soothing inflamed parts to throw off the disease and restore health. Sold by Woodward Drug Co.
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Boschee
United States
Nature
Woodward Drug Co
Connecticut Leaders Visit Industrial School for Girls
The state legislature recessed today and toured the Connecticut Industrial School for Girls in Hartford. William Jamieson attended the Knights of Columbus reception and dance in Hartford. Augustus Conradt of Middletown received a patent for a nonce handle for cooking utensils. Diego Council R of C opened a four night bazaar at Armory Hall. Mrs Josephine Ferree celebrated her 88th birthday at her daughter’s home on Church Street.
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Connecticut Industrial School
William Jamieson
Knights of Columbus
Hartford
Augustus Conradt
Middletown
Diego Council
R. of
Armory Hall
Josephine Ferree
Albert R. Crittenden
Church Street
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