Informed Leaders Warn of Prolonged War Effort
Secretary Lane told governors the U S faces a long war with Germany and that 600,000 tons of shipping have been sunk by submarines. He urged rapid material mobilization, farm production, and full national effort, warning against complacency and urging state support for drafts and recruitment.
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Food Supplies to Be Seized in National Plan
CINCAGO May 2 District Attorney Co F Clyne says the nation may seize a portion of the food supply. He reports that district attorneys from the Miastaalppt valley conferred on the takeover. He notes that further details must come from Washington and provides no specifics.
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Captain Rintelen Admits Guilt in Message Confusion
A telegram to the American consul in Liverpool detailed losses aboard the steamship Varuna and survivors of its crew after a torpedo attack. Captain Franz Rin-telen testified in New York about German plans to foment antiwar sentiment and to disrupt munition shipments to the Entente allies.
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Enemy Airplanes Raid Italian Town
An official May 3 report from Paris states enemy planes raided Villa Vicenza and Immocuated a squadron of Italian aircraft. A section of military planes bombarded enemy beds near Trieste and returned intact. One enemy airplane was shot down yesterday with limited material damage. no casualties were reported.
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Turks occupy town of Mush in Turkish Armenia
evacuation announced by war office reports Mush is occupied by Turkish forces. Mush lies eighty three miles southeast of Erzerum and fifty miles west of Lake Van. Russians are said to have withdrawn with no change in the military situation. Adventists fear war draft conflict urge adherence to conscientious objections while offering to aid the government in ways that comply with beliefs.
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Troops to France Ordered as Food Shipments Restricted
The French commissioner stated Washington will send troops to France, prioritizing immediate military aid over food shipments. Officials expect nearly 500000 tons of shipping would be diverted to transport a regular army unit, despite objections from the army.
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Germany Must Change System Says Hamburg Papers
Amsterdam May 3 The Hamburger Fremdenblatt concludes that German political system has failed and must be altered. It faults revenue and mental austerity and says fresh blood is needed. The paper urges removal of bureaucratic barriers to let parliament and government work more closely together.
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British experts to stay in Washington for peace talks
Washington May 3 The British delegation is expected to remain in Washington at least ten days longer, then travel to New York and possibly a short trip into the Midwest. Several experts will remain to help carry out the agreed plan and to rearm the staff of the British embassy.
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Traffic in Habit Forming Drugs Conference Report
Washington May 2 The traffic in habit forming drugs in the United States has been reduced under the Harrison narcotics act and continues to decline, according to delegates at a national drug trade conference. Representatives of drug firms manufacturers chemists and pharmacists attended the meeting today discussing implications for commuters and policy.
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Powerful U S Fleet Shaping War Plans Says French Adm
In Washington on May 2 Vice Admiral Chocheprat said the United States possesses the most powerful fleet after Britain and aims to join forces with the Allied navies. He stressed cooperation to ensure freedom of the seas, safeguarded trade, and victory in the war. Conferences between the mission and U S representatives continued.
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German Attacks on Aisne Front Reported by Paris
Paris reports renewed German assaults on the Aisne front with mixed results. French machine gun fire and grenades repulsed several attacks near Chemindea Damey and on the Cerny Herteblse Craonns front, while artillery fighting intensified around Mont Cornillet and Mont Haut Grenade. French detachments penetrated German lines near Eparges and destroyed defense works, with operations at Lacon Vourleres and Rethel noted Monday night.
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Germany's War Losses Reported by Naunmann
Amsterdam dispatch via London quotes Joseph Naunmann, ex Reichstag member, stating Germany’s war deaths reach 1,260,000 with 3.8 million births lost overall. He cites population decline and a female surplus of about 100,000, noting the long three decades of war’s toll.
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German Ships Confiscated In American Samoa War Action
American Samoa governor John M Payor announced that the United States and Germany are at war. German steamers Elaats and Solf, 6591 and 3400 tons, were seized at Pago Pago harbor by naval detachments. The crews were taken to the station barracks. officers confined in the island government building.
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Big May Day Fete Parade in Fetnograd Proceeds Calmly
From London May 1 b Tuselap capital marked its May Day fete with no opposition. A beautiful day drew a million participants as orderly processions filled the streets. The government declared the day a general holiday.
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American ship torpedoed near Liverpool. crew rescued
The American steamer Rockingham, formerly Nebraskan, sunk by a German submarine off Liverpool after leaving Baltimore April 19. Fifty crew and passengers aboard, including many Americans, with 260,000 in cargo. Thirty-three rescued by a patrol vessel en route to Liverpool. two boats with 33 men picked up. 12 missing. The vessel, owned by Garland Line, built in Camden in 1903, commanded by Captain Charles Edwards. The ship was due in Liverpool today.
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Norwegian U-boat Sinks Threaten Merchant Fleet
Norwegian officials report April losses of seventy five ships sunk by German submarines with over 109 vessels lost this month. If this rate continues Norway’s merchant navy could be destroyed within a year. Also reported is the sinking of Norwegian attackers Heetoria and Langland with crews saved.
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Artillery Active on British Line in Latest Night Action
London reports artillery duels along the Franco Belgian front between St Quentin and Lille. German raiders near Fauquissart were repulsed while the British line remained largely quiet with no notable advances or breakthroughs reported.
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Benevolent Order of American Scouts Holds First Meeting
The first meeting of Benevolent Order of American Scouts will be at Engle Hall 2437 Hudson Ave at 8 p.m. Monday May 7. All members are urged to attend to become acquainted and gain understanding of the society’s advantages. E. J. SpooIier, Chief Scout.
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