United States protests ban on neutral mail by Britain and France
The United States denounces British and French seizure and censorship of neutral mail between the U S and Europe as a violation of international law. It cites delayed, opened, and lost correspondence, money orders, securities, and documents, urging a return to prior practice and full neutral rights with swift government action.
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Government Internal Revenue Tax Toll Slated At Half a Billion
Secretary McAdoo announces the internal revenue tax toll for the fiscal year ending June 30 will total over 500 million dollars. He cites allocations of 308 million from tobacco and alcohol, 165 million from individual and corporate incomes, and 83 million from emergency taxes, noting revenue has risen since last fall as wartime effects intensify.
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Waite Satisfied to Die Refuses Appeal in Murder Trial
In a cell at Tombs May 28 Dr Arthur Warren Waite convicted of murdering his father in law John B Peck of Grand Rapids Michigan stated he is satisfied with the verdict and does not want any appeal by his chief counsel Walter R Deuel or anyone else He is willing to take the punishment and believes the quicker it comes the better
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Walte
Navy to Study Oil Industry Supply for National Fuel
Washington reports Admiral Griffin acting secretary of the navy announces a special board of officers to study oil industries in the United States. The board will assess current and future fuel supply and national security implications amid proposed legislation affecting land entries.
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Hill Railroad Builder Recovers From Major Operation
James F Hill a rail road builder in St Paul underwent a critical operation Saturday afternoon. He rallied quickly and favorably with no alarming fever. Doctors fear due to his extreme age. He had a carbuncle on the posterior of his thigh linked to bowel trouble.
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James F Hill
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Ford peace expedition sails toward Europe for talks
Detroit news reports Henry Ford may lead a peace expedition to Europe to seek an end to the war. The plan, publicized by Theodora De Lavigne who is closely connected with Mr Bord, suggests Ford could sail for Stockholm around June 15.
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General Gallieni dies after blood transfusion attempt
In Paris on May 27 General Joseph Gallieni former minister of war died as French forces faced rapid German advances. A blood transfusion operation conducted shortly before his death had little effect, while Parisians and allied troops fought the German flank and won a great victory.
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Hajilatorm Sweeps Oklahoma Enid Storm Wrecks Buildings
A severe wind and hail storm struck northern Oklahoma including Enid and Garfield County. Seven buildings were wrecked at Fairmount as the storm caused extensive damage across the region.
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Circuit Courts Uphold Leiter on Gambling Debt Rule
The United States circuit courts of appeals upheld the lower court ruling that Joseph Leiter cannot be compelled to pay water charges totaling $257,390.71, finding these debts to be gambling-related under the statutes.
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United States Circuit Courts of Appeals
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Woter
Daylight Saving Time Move Adopted in Rome Report
An official decree in Rome announces clocks will advance one hour at midnight, effective in June. The order specifies the daylight saving scheme to be observed, aligning local time with the new schedule.
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Norway Sails Northward and Amundsen Arctic Plan Mentioned
Reading from Christiania as Consul Chroplatein reports a fleet transfer to a neutral registry and a 160000 ton fleet worth about 18 million crowns. Captain Roald Amundsen prepares a six year polar expedition with a crew of ten to twelve, dogs and a new 100 foot ship. Also noted are bequests by Consul Christian Bors, missionary delays due to war, Spitsbergen coal hopes, and Norwegian banking and female conductor training developments.
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Sweden Holds Firm Neutrality Amid War Tensions
Sweden maintains strict and impartial neutrality as Russia builds up forces near Aland. Gust Wallenberg affirms policy in the Riksdag with cabinet united. Branting and Lindman praise assurances. Nobel prize notices released with 1914 chemistry to Richards. 1916 peace prize deferred.
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Denmark Builds Faster Motor Ships to 12,000 Tons
Denmark leads in rapid motor vessel construction with the Selandia model. New ships will displace about 12,000 tons, reach 500 feet in length, and use 6,600 horsepower engines. One yard has orders for six ships. work continues through 1922. Icelandic author Jonse Gudlaugsson dies at 29 after noted dramas. Danish railways report February incomes. rural population growth trails city growth. national population now 9,760,009.
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Food street kitchens in Berlin and digs in Vienna
Amid wartime strain German city workers in Berlin test a mobile food system with field kitchens and goulash cannons to feed the poor, while Vienna reports large corporate profits and a scarce ice supply. Godfather child care schemes are planned in Dresden and Leipzig. German diplomats in the United States urge compliance with American laws as Kaiser Wilhelm maneuvers to quell a ministerial crisis. Racial depictions and wartime controls color the report on German industry, policy, and society.
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