Canadians win back ground as Germans press Atlantic
Canadians regain terrain as German submarines in the Atlantic continue to be supplied by ships flying the American flag. The Manitowoc and linked vessels Madrid, Muskegon and Alla Fussh carried contraband for submarines, hidden under coal cargos. Crew claims pay disputes and mutiny fears followed per harbor detentions at St Thomas before voyage resumes toward Buenos Aires and New York.
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Railroads 10 Raise Wages in Washington Session
In Washington a convention of railroad builders representing mechanical departments of most lines east and west of the capital is meeting privately to discuss wage increases and hour readjustments affecting about 8,000 workers. The readjustment would involve an expenditure around 12 to 60 thousand pounds annually, with meetings held away from public view.
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Expert Railway Men Are Wanted For France Force
Washington announced the call for 11 000 to 12 000 volunteer engineers to be sent to France at the earliest moment to repair and build railroad lines for the offensive. Regiments in New York Chicago St Louis Boston Pittsburgh Detroit Atlanta San Francisco Philadelphia will recruit through regular army and national guard agencies with help from labor unions and railways to avoid disrupting any single area.
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Petition to Wilson on food for liquor foes grows
In Topeka Kansas Governor Capper sent a strong petition signed by about 30000 citizens demanding the federal government bar the use of foodstuffs to manufacture intoxicants during the war period. The action was announced today in Chicago amid reports from a railway platform incident ending the life of banker Robert L. Pite.
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One Billion for Big Fleet to Be Built in War Effort
Congress to be asked for 1 billion dollars to fund a great American fleet aimed at defeating the submarine menace. Government to take over products of every steel mill, cancel private contracts, and compensate losses. Shipping board estimates 6 to 6.5 million tons of steel and wooden ships to be built in two years, with railroads exempted to receive minimum steel. A tribunal may assess private losses. some yards may stay under private ownership with government oversight.
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Gunner's Wife Appointed Amid War Termine Rules
Mrs Annie Bopolucci, widow of naval gunner John F Bopolucci who perished in the submarine destruction of an American merchant ship, is granted a civil service appointment by President. The decision reflects wartime policy changes and honors the fallen sailor's family.
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Russia Claimed as German Ally Amid War Talks
Report from Amsterdam via London notes Russia asserting alliance with Germany and questions German wartime aims. The dispatch cites bold claims by sources about Chancellor Bethweg and Germany’s stance, asking what the chancellor waits for as tensions rise.
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Justified War Defense Urges Conscription Plan
Charleston W V May 7 The enanelle defense announced it would recommended a special session of the legislature to enact a law compelling all men aged 16 to 60 into employment, arguing there is no justification for chamnle defence or war.
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Ships Carried Enemy Supplies In Atlantic Trade
Washington May 8 The government is investigating the steamer Manitowoc and other vessels of the American Trane Atlantic company for allegedly carrying supplies to German submarines in the Atlantic. Details were not released. The line, with offices in New York and Denton, sails under the American flag. Ships were held for investigation at St Thomas Virgin Islands by order of the party department. Both state and justice departments are involved.
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French Repel German Attacks Near Vauxaillon and Craonne
French forces repulsed German assaults near Vauxaillon and along the Chemindes Dames. Violent artillery fighting persisted on the Vaulclere plateau and near Craonne. French success included capturing a German fort, taking prisoners, and inflicting losses in multiple sectors.
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Doctoring Allied Reports Drives German War Debate
Copenhagen reports indicate conservatives and pan Germans blame Chancellor Von Hertmann Hollweg for war length, arguing delayed mobilization and submarine strategy altered outcomes. A Berlin reform push seeks redistricting, while allied reports are shown doctored to fit German claims.
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France Buying American Flags For Brest Harbor
Brest France April 25 via Associated Press. Brest to lay in a supply of American flags to hang out when the fresh American warship arrives. There are about 10 000 acres of harbor with 36 to 60 feet of water and full drydocks naval repair shops and shipbuilding facilities at France's principal naval port. Entrance is through the Goulet a five mile long channel two thousand yards wide and depths from 27 to 77 feet. Nine pilots are needed to guide the ship up the channel after avoiding reefs. A trade question is tied to the proposed use of the port.
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Canadian Troop Arrivals Reported Safely in England
Ottawa announces arrival of multiple Canadian battalions in England including the Guelph Why, Queen University Highlanders, Royal Canadian Dragoons, Birathcona’s Horse, Garry Horse, and Mounted Rifles. Units listed hail from London Guelph Toronto Kingston Nootreal Woodstock and Newfoundland with artillery machine gunners and signals, medical corps accompanying.
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Christian Church Pastor Accepts Pueblo Post
The Rev. J.E. Illenshaw, longtime pastor of Central Christian Church in Arkansas City, has accepted the pastorate of the First Canadian church at Pueblo, Colo. The notice mentions a connection to the Atlantic project and a plan to shorten routes between French and American routes, noting a forty three mile difference to New York versus the nearest English port.
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