Army Bill Up Now to Shape Future Army Formation
War planning in Washington centers on whether to build a large national army via selective draft or volunteer enlistment. In the House debate, supporters push for volunteers with conscription as a last resort, while the Senate discusses the General Staff plan favoring conscription.
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Associated Press
Washington
Congo
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Dent
Military Committee
Army General Staff
Representative Kahn
California
General Staff
Weeks
Germany
United States
British Renew Fierce Assault as U S War Loan Passes
In Washington the seven billion dollar war loan bill cleared Congress and moved to President Wilson for signature. British forces renewed a wide front assault along the Scarpe toward Vimy and Cambrai, with heavy artillery and rapid gains pushing toward Douai and Lens as German resistance weakens north of the line.
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Associated Press
Washington
Congress
White House
Wilson
Mistrial in Tarboro Murder Case Sparks Retrial
M C Apel 23 W C Nelson of Tarboro white man aged Y years indicted for the murder of two policemen who sought liquor at his home. Jury impaneled Friday night failed to reach a verdict and was discharged Saturday morning. Majority favored first degree murder. one juror held out for second degree. Raleigh reports.
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Assted Press
M. C. “Apel
W. C. Nelson
Tarboro
Raleigh
Shipping Continues Amid Submarine Warfare Record Exports
The Associated Press reports that despite Germany's submarine campaign, U S exports in March reached 551000 value, a high mark second only to January. Imports totaled 2270484000, setting a new American record and underscoring resilient trade.
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Washington
Gerr Y
Amerina
British Press Reports New Allied Offensive In Europe
British forces launch a wide front attack along the Scarpe with progress at Trescault and Havrincourt wood. Reports note continued German unrest and uprisings in Stockholm and debates over Austria Hungary as Haig prepares for another major push toward Cambrai and Douai.
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Havrincourt Wood
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Bapaume-Cambrai Road
Full Attendance Urged for Confederate Veterans Reunion
Washington April 23 General George P. Harrison orders full attendance at the annual Confederate Veterans reunion in Washington on June 8. The message recalls past Manassas triumphs and calls for a march on Pennsylvania Avenue to be reviewed by the President, amid cheers from both sides.
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Washington
Associated Press
Confederate Reunion Committee
George P. Harrison
The
United Confederate Veterans
Manassas
Southland
Pennsylvania Avenue
United States
Battleship New Mexico Launched at Brooklyn Yard
The United States battleship New Mexico was launched at the Brooklyn navy yard today. Miss Margaret C. DeBaes christened the vessel with champagne while Miss Virginia M. Carr broke a riverwater jug on the bow. The ship, first with electric drive, displaces 32 000 tons and carries twelve 14 inch guns, and is sister to the Mississippi at Newport News.
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Associated Press
New York
United States
New Mexico
Brooklyn Navy Yard
Margaret C. DeBaes
Virginia M. Carr
Rio Grande
Pecos
Mississippi
Newport News
Senator Smith seeks ICC to suspend rail rate hike
Georgia Senator Smith introduced a resolution asking the Interstate Commerce Commission to suspend and investigate the 15 percent general freight rate increase demanded by the railroads. The measure would supersede his prior bid to have the Senate Interstate Commerce Committee handle the inquiry. The Senate took no action.
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Associated Press
Washington
Smith
Georgia
Interstate Commerce Commission
Senate Interstate Commerce Committee
Commission
Senate
Jewish Colony Question Up for Southern Lodge Plan
Chattanooga Tenn April 23 The 44th session of the Seventh District Grand Lodge Bnai Brith weighs a plan to form a Jewish colony The agricultural committee proposes buying at least 10 000 acres in Texas for a town site for 200 families with surrounding farms and land holdings It outlines raising about one million dollars through stock subscriptions The convention hosts 175 delegates and as many visitors from seven Southern States
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Associated Press
Chattanooga
Tenn
Grand Lodge B'nai B’rith
Texas
Germans Plan Major Attack With Baltic Forces
London reports German transports have sailed from Libau toward an unknown port. A Petrograd dispatch says Germany may attack the northern front by concentrating ships in Baltic seaports and possibly landing forces to strike Russian lines near Petrograd along the Gulf of Finland.
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Associated Press
London
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Gulf of Riga
Petrograd
Gulf of Finland
Blood transfusion offer for Madame Bernhardt surfaces
A young woman offered to donate blood to save Madame Sarah Bernhardt as doctors weighed a transfusion. The hospital reported gradual improvement in the actress with no decision on the procedure and promised another bulletin if a transfusion is performed.
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New York
Sarah Bernhardt
Madame Bernhardt
Government urged to fortify Fort Macon coastal defenses
Washington April 23. Civic groups in Morehead City and Beaufort have sent resolutions to the War Department urging proper fortification of Fort Macon at the Beaufort inlet to defend the North Carolina coast. The fort has been obsolete for years and efforts continue to secure renewed defenses.
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George H. Manning
Washington
Simmons
George Hood
War Department
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Beaufort
Morehead
Morehead City
North Carolina
Increased Rates on Cotton Goods Denied
The Interstate Commerce Commission disapproved higher freight rates for cotton and knit goods from Southern mills to Chicago Cleveland Detroit and other Midwestern points. It found the proposed increases would discriminate against Southern mills against New England New York and New Jersey competitors after a lengthy review of the Southern cotton industry.
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Washington
Chicago
Cleveland
Detroit
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New England
New York
New Jersey
Hungarians and Italians In Riot Near Staunton
A serious riot between Hungarian and Italian laborers at Deerfield near Staunton Virginia was reported today. State guardsmen deputized as state officers, with Judge Holt and the county sheriff, were rushed to the scene to stop the destruction of property and prevent casualties.
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Associated Press
Staunton
Deerfield
Holt
Washington Readies Food War As South Mobilizes
Carl Vrooman reports the South rails to feed the nation and allies. He notes an army of food producers and conservers forming across the region, with farmers bankers and workers all contributing to self sufficiency and wartime supply.
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Associated Press
Washington
Carl Vrooman
South
United States
House Lacked Authority to Punish Attorney Snowden Marshall
Washington April 23 The Supreme Court ruled the House of Representatives which left office March 4 had no authority to punish United States Attorney H Snowden Marshall of New York for alleged contempt. Marshall is exempt from further proceedings.
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Washington
House of Representatives
Supreme Court
United States
H. Snowden Marshall
New York
Marshall
Hood Recommends Postmasters For Pender Craven Counties
Congressman George Hood selects J. H. McGowan Bertha D. Avery and M. C. Adams for postmaster appointments after successful Civil Service exams. McGowan is from Watha Avery from Topsail and Adams from North Harlow Craven County.
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Geo. H. Manning
Washington, D. C
George.Hood
J. H. McGowan
Watha
Pender County
Bertha D. Avery
Topsail
M. C. Adams
North Harlow
Craven County
Many Americans Killed in Battle In France
A cable from British HQ in France reports Major J. A. De Lancey killed in action between April 9 and 23. He joined British service early in the war and was the last surviving officer of his squad. others were killed on British lines. Also, Lt. W. F. Bynum of Richmond, Va., previously listed as missing, has returned to duty. Canadian casualty lists release additional American names.
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Lansing
White House
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Balfour
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Executive Mansion
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Sir Chair
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Fletchyn
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Scott
Associated Press
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France
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J. A. DeLancey
DeLancey
Scotia
Ottawa
W. F. Bynum
Richmond
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