Draft Victory Passes With Senate and House Vote
Congress approves the draft plan amid partisan battles over volunteer service. Senate votes 38 to 18 to adopt the bill with age limits 21 to 40. House passes 587 to 24. Pay increases, Roosevelt recruitment proposal, and exemptions for agricultural workers are among key amendments.
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Lundsen
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Powers
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London
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Miss Rankin
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France
Roosevelt in Chicago Urges Nationwide War Mobilization
Theodore Roosevelt spoke in Chicago on April 28 urging total national effort against Germany. He backed conscription and rapid troop recruitment for immediate service and called for unity without delay. He also demanded prohibition on groly used for metallic beverage production and warned of reprisals in Berlin over prisoner transport.
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Chicago
Theodore Roosevelt
United States
Germany
Noob
Wheat Speculators React to British Wheat Purchase Delay
Chicago price moves sagged after news that Britain halted new wheat imports and that a government purchase of up to 81 million bushels at Winnipeg was announced, affecting speculative markets.
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Chicago
Winnipeg
Trapped Miners Report in Blazing Hastings Mine Disaster
In Trinidad Colorado a blast at the Hastings mine of Victor American Fuel Co near Ludlow traps 120 or more miners. Fire from coal dust suggests many perish with only a few escaping, disaster among the southern Colorado coal fields noted as among the region’s worst.
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Colo
Hastings Ine
Victor-American Fuel Company
Ludlow
Southern
Colorado
War Commission at Work in Washington
The British war commission began its first day of uninterrupted sessions in Washington with a broad set of conferences addressing every aspect of American involvement in the war.
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War Commission
Washington
British War Commission
British minister leads Amarica war planning mission
Arthur J. Balfo ur heads a British Foreign Office commission that arrived in Amar ica to consult on war prosecution methods. German destroyers were wrecked by shellfire and sand batteries Friday night. fleet scouted by Metagate.
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Balfour
Amarica
Ramegate
London
War Office
Germans Use Siamese Mines Along British Coast
German forces reportedly deploy a new type of Siamese mine along the British shoreline. The dual-detonation design aims to instantaneously destroy any approaching ship and threatens coastal approaches.
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Copenhagen
British Admiral Says Armed Merchant Ships Hit Submarine Threat
Washington reports Admiral Dudley de Chair states arming merchant ships weakens German submarine warfare. He notes submarines must surface to fire but can be countered by vigilant gun crews and warns submarines avoid armed ships, shifting toward neutrals.
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Washington
Dudley de Chair
British War Commission
de Chair
North Sea
BADGER SOLON EXPELLED FOR DISLOYAL SPEECH
Madison Wisconsin senator Frank Raguse of Milwaukee Socialist was expelled from the Wisconsin senate for contempt disorderly conduct and disloyal remarks on the floor. The expulsion vote was 30 to 8 with certain senators dissenting. Washington moved to curb graft in army fund disbursement issuing a ban on purchases that would yield officers financial gain from public funds during the war.
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Washington
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Frank Raguse
Milwaukee Socialist
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Zumach
Boetaliete
Blwanker
War Department
Railroad Revenue Slumps Reported By Washington Desk
Operating revenue shows a decline in reported figures with a mix of increases in some sectors despite overall revenue slump. The report highlights changes in monthly totals and notes shifts in the broader railroad earnings landscape.
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Washington
Peanne
Monty Sulthary
Fineimes Cathedral Bombarded by German Artillery
A Berlin notice reports bombardment of a famous cathedral by German forces. The April assault used fifteen caliber shells damaging key architectural elements and prompting concerns over the historic landmark’s preservation.
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Fineimes
Parix
Rhelms
French War Mission Seeks U S Troop Enlistment Support
The French war commission headed by Rene Vivianl seeks unlimited American negotiating power to discuss sending expeditionary forces to France. Marshal Joffre and officials will present military reasons for troop deployment and allied support, highlighting morale from American presence and the need for auxiliary services and transport in overseas operations.
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Val France
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Chesapeake Bay
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Premisr
Justice
Marshal Joffro
France
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Eyen
Europe
Atrang Aviation
Appointment of Governor General for Virgin Islands
Rear Admiral Oliver assisted in naming the new governor general for the Virgin Islands, formerly the Danish West Indies, as part of the transfer of administration to the United Kingdom.
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Nefer
Lelendas
Uncke Gunn
Rost to Head Commission to Tunas
Washington reports Billiu Hoot will head the American commission to Tunisia. The president selected principal members and Kt became known Towsley as part of the board as the commission consented to undertake the duty.
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Washington
Billiu Hoot
Armerican Commission
Tunas i Ie
Towsley
Leaders honor Washington and Allied leaders at wartime gathering
The scene shows a crowd paying homage to American soldiers and democracy as leaders from Britain and France, including Mr. Balfour and Marshal Joffre, speak about the fight against autocracy. The gathering reflects Franco British support for the United States in the global struggle.
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Balfour
Washington
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Marne
Joffre Urges U S Aid After Victory Hope
Washington reports quote Marshal Joffre calling for American aid as US entry nears, saying united action will hasten the war's end and strengthen the bonds of liberty and friendship between France and the United States. He notes victories by the two republics and expects early collaboration on battlefields.
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Marechal Joffre
Duerice
Corres Vndents
Nce
United States
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Marne
France
German cabinet faces crisis over wartime exit stance
The Grewee government struggles to end the middle ground between socialists and conservatives. Socialists push for democratic reforms and peace without conquest or indemnity, while conservatives demand drastic reforms in the opposite direction.
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Tnemague
Grewee Emerenstt
Russian War Sentiment Gains Fighters Despite Strife
In Petrograd Justice Kerensky reports Russians more willing to fight than before the revolution. Soldiers in the army are said to have prepared for battle and to push lines further, signaling heightened resolve despite ongoing turmoil and reforms.
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Petrograd
Keregaky Haw
Salebrate Carranza's Election Celebrations Across Maxido
Fragmentary report notes Metico City and major Maxido cities celebrating Carranza's presidential action on April 20 with troops in attendance. A May 1 tale mentions no hope of revenue and Hastings, Colorado references. A damaged line references a Victor Americas Pest company incident with Bowley.
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Gengral Carratian
the Republic
Maxido
Enue
Hastings
Colo
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Battle reports from Arras echo siege and guns
The dispatch describes British shells ripping through the front lines near Arras as attackers press Dead into contested breastworks. The relentless bombardment and counterfire are cited as the cause of heavy casualties with ongoing fighting continuing tonight.
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Arras
China May Enter War Advises Declaration Against Germany
A special committee advising China to declare war on Germany expects Parliament to consider the measure within two weeks. Pekin awaits a formal notice as the government appoints a commission on international affairs to advise on joining the conflict.
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Pekin
Germany
China
Special Commission For
Chicago Bakers Strike Impacts City Bread Supply
Chicago bakers struck on Saturday at major bakeries demanding higher pay shorter hours and better conditions. The walkout cut the citys daily bread supply by about one million loaves as officials scrambled to curb shortages.
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Chicago
Efleen
No Evidence of Piet Links to Eddystone Plant Explosion
Authorities find no evidence tying Piet to the Eddystone Ammunition plant blast on April 10. Investigators say there is no indication of premeditated cause or deliberate act from available records.
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Eddystqen Ammunition Corporation
Eddystone
German Bavarian Miler Vienna Seeks Peace Regime Reforms
A cryptic report notes Vienna in Bavaria and a mention of a cabinet minister from AustroEhuggeriga pursuing peace efforts. The item hints at political maneuvering and stability aims within a regional power structure.
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Miler
Bavaria
Baye & En Somer
Giaeae
AustroEhuggeriga
Airman Faile to Death in Lone Flight Houston
In Houston Texas Mary Kelly an airman fell to his death during a solo flight. The incident occurred while he was piloting the aircraft alone and trying a new maneuver. Community officials and aviation officers investigate the crash as sensational details remain unclear.
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Texas
Mary Kelly
Americus
Constantine Support Reported From London and Athens
A London Athens cable notes King Constantine is reportedly endorsing a policy shift. The dispatch claims the correspondent corroborates this stance and signals a favorable view from Constantine.
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