Supreme Test of Nation Calls for Food Production
President Wilson urges farmers to boost food supplies for the nation and its allies, especially South farmers to resist cotton price temptation. He calls industrial and agricultural sectors to mobilize, transport, and economize, stressing unity and patriotic service in wartime.
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Congress Debates $7 Billion Bond Bill and War Plans
The week brings talk of a $7 billion bond issue to finance war effort, with 500000 troops planned and universal training debated. Farmers urged to boost production and railroads organized for wartime mobilization accompany news from Europe and Latin America.
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President Wilson Warns All In U S Against Treason
The proclamation states that both citizens and resident aliens owe allegiance to the United States and will be vigorously prosecuted for treason or aiding treason. It defines treason, cites constitutional provisions, and warns that even knowledge of treasonable acts must be reported or face penalties.
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Washington to Welcome British War Commission
Major General Leonard Wood will lead the military delegation on the welcome committee for the British war commission headed by Foreign Minister Balfour. Breckenridge Long, Rear Admiral Fletcher, Commander Sellers, and Col. Michie join the line of honor with expected White House meetings this week. The arrival dates for Balfour and the French commissioners remain uncertain.
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Wheat and flour on free list opened cross border trade
Ottawa reports that wheat, wheat flour and semolina are placed on the free list. The move opens United States markets to Canada and Canadian markets to the United States for these products.
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Land in Food Crops Urged by Secretary Lane
Washington Secretary Lane appealed to landholders benefiting from government reclamation to devote their arable soil to food crops. The call urged maximizing crop production on reclaimed lands to support national food security.
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Fleet Base at Hampton Roads Recommended by Secretary
Secretary Daniels urged Congress to appropriate 3 million dollars for land and equipment to establish a fleet operating base at Jamestown Exposition site Hampton Roads Virginia. The funding would cover land at 1.4 million and 1.6 million for immediate needs including training station submarine base aviation base oil storage and storehouses.
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German Casualty Figures for March Reported
London reports the German official casualty lists for March show 54,803 losses including 10,863 killed, 3,679 died of sickness, 6,247 prisoners, 35,014 wounded, and 4 percent missing. Electrical breakdown emphasizes deaths from wounds and sickness.
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