Ruth Law Urges Fight With Germans in Frontline Air War
Diminutive aviator Ruth Law, back from England and France, announces willingness to fly a fast scout or heavy gunner aircraft in combat. She seeks front-line service in France if America sends troops, praises young pilots, cites altitude and cross country records, and notes lighter European planes.
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Ruth Law
America
Miss Law
United States
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Paris
Robert Morane
le Bourget
Guynemer
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Compiegne
Lafayette Escadrille
le Lourget
Lincoln Beachey
Devon
Poiln
Kaiser Is Fatally Ill Says US Bankers Report
London readers learn from a Washington dispatch that Emperor William is gravely ill with Bright's disease and may die within months. The report cites German American bankers in the United States as its source and notes persistent depression despite medical efforts.
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London
United States
London Morning Post
Washington
William
Hright
Ruth Law America's Champion Aviator
Ruth Law, famed American aviator, is highlighted as a leading figure in flight and a beacon for national pride. The article discusses her record and influence in promoting aviation and American prowess.
Air squadron enlistment drive reaches Youngstown area
Art Klein, a local race driver, is tasked by Eddie Rickenbacher to recruit an aero squadron in Ohio. The unit aims for 22 officers and 150 enlisted men with Dr. Lloyd Thompson training them, headquarters likely in Dayton. Walter Smith and De Witt Beam are among first volunteers. In Pittsburg, liquor judges ban war talk in saloons to curb unrest amid the draft discussion.
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Youngstown
Art Klein
Eddie Rickenbacher
Ohio
Lloyd Thompson
Dayton
Klein
Walter Smith
de Witt Beam
Hotel Men Propose Army Cook Training
The Chicago Association of Hotel Managers sent a proposal to the War Department to open two cook schools. The plan, approved at a managers meeting, would be run at private expense and produce 24 cooks weekly for the army and navy.
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Chicago
Army
Navy
War Department
Chicago Association of Hotel Managers
Reconstruction Starts in Noyon as Germans Withdraw
After the German retreat from Noyon the town lies in ruins with bombed streets and damaged houses. French engineers begin reconstruction while soldiers and civilians clear debris as the region recovers.
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France
Noyon
War Revenue Bill Seen As Certain Passage
President seeks to place as much burden on the present generation as possible while Congress considers taxing 75 percent of first year needs. Administration leaders insist the tax will not be labeled as rich or poor man’s war and aim for a broad class of taxpayers.
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Congress
Hisory
Wilson Pushes Conscription Plan Amid Volunteer Options
President Wilson held talks with Speaker Clark and Majority Leader Kitchin at the Capitol over a mixed army plan based on selective draft while allowing about 500000 volunteers. The goal is an army of roughly 724000, combining National Guard and regular forces, before full draft use. Congressional sentiment opposed relying on conscription before exhausting volunteer efforts.
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Wilson
Mark
Kitchin
Capitol
War Department
Clark
Representative Kitchin
Congress
Warren Citizens at Patriotic Rally
A thousand patriots filled the Library Theatre with more than a thousand turned away for lack of seats. Judge Jerome B. Fisher Captain A G Lyons D I Ball and Captain C E Bordwell spoke in four heart stirring talks. Burgess Knabb presided Rev W C Beck opened with prayer and all recited a loyalty pledge to the United States and President Wilson before singing Columbia the Gem of the Ocean and the Star Spangled Banner.
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Jamestown
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D. I. Ball
Pennsylvania Safety Committee
C. E. Bordwell
16Th Regiment
Burgess
C. S. Knabb
W.C. Beck
God
United States
Wilson
Columbia
George Sarvis
Charles W. Clark Delivers Fine Song Recital
Charles W. Clark, a noted bari tone, gave a song recital at Library Theatre on Wednesday evening as part of the Mary Olive King Course. He offered a delightful program and was assisted at the piano by Miss Lillian Wright to a large audience of music lovers.
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Charles W. Clark
Library Theatre
Mary Olive King
Mr. Clark
Lillian Wright
May 1 15 Military Census Set
The announcement outlines a military census from May 1 to May 15 aimed at encouraging alien employment where possible while removing foreigners from strategic to non strategic points. The alien division will require railroad laborers to be citizens to guarantee uninterrupted railroad communication.
New Ration Replaces Bully Beef With Beef Brawn
A new army ration labeled beef brawn replaces the familiar bully beef for many home army units in Great Britain. A sausage ration has shown success in another section, with plans to expand its use. Additional large orders for Canadian fish and home grown rabbits are replacing imported cold storage beet.
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Great Britain
Seizes Teutons' Launch Off Georgia Coast
A German crewed launch with over 500 gallons of gasoline was captured off the Georgia coast and towed to Fernandina Florida by a revenue cutter. The event, noted in a letter to Charles S. Arnow state game and fish commissioner, fueled speculation about German submarines in the Gulf of Mexico. Only one crewman spoke English.
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Atlanta
Georgia
Fernandina
Fla
Charles S., Arnow
Sweden seizes cereals and trims mill production
Stockholm April 12. Maize and rice stocks expropriated by government. In response to America’s entry, Sweden’s cotton mills will sharply restrict output to preserve work for as long as possible. Even with limits, mills may not run beyond four months without U S imports. Ten thousand workers affected.
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Stockholm
America
Sweden
Army Aid In Shipbuilding Plans Detailed
Chairman Denman of the federal shipping board asked President Wilson to detail army officers in connection with the building of great wooden vessels to facilitate American commerce. He estimates that in eight months 200,100 tons of ships will be ready.
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Army
Washington
Denman
Federal Shipping Board
Wilson
Hoo ver Accepts U S Food Board Chair Role
London reports Herbert C. Hoover head of the American commission for relief in Belgium accepts the chairmanship offered by the national defense council of the new U S food board.
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London
Herbert C. Hoover
American Commission For Relief
Belgium
National Defense Council
New Food Board
United States
Weather update from United States Weather Bureau
Observation at 8 p.m. yesterday reports nationwide conditions across regions. Data summarizes temperatures, precipitation, and sky cover for major cities and rural areas.
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United States Weather Bureau
Flags Raised Over Industrial Plants In County
Industrial plants in Warren and surrounding towns display flags daily as workers fund the banners themselves. Signs of patriotism are widespread and tradesmen report difficulty meeting demand for flags and bunting.
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Warren
John Clarence Hesch Jr Arrives Easter Sunday at Emer Emergency
John Clarence Hesch Jr arrived Easter Sunday morning at Emer Emergency Hospital. He will spend time with his parents Mr and Mrs Clarence Hesch.
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John Clarence Hesch
John Clarence Hesch, Jr
Emergerncy Hospital
Clarence Hesch
Femira Folk Visit Warren Relatives
Mere Taseah Wolfn and sons of Fimira N. Y. are visiting friends and relatives here.
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Mere Taseah Wolfn and Sons
Hiram Any Txrther
Fimira N. Y
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