Registered men face court martial for draft resistance
Washington reports Brig. Gen. Crowder says federal power will be used if needed to enforce the selective draft. All males 21 to 36 are enrolled. those failing to report become deserters and may face court martial or execution in time of war.
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Monong
Ourr
Lopet
AL Loaf
Eocheet
Washington
Enoch H. Crowder
North Carolina
Georgia
Oklashoma
Department of Justice
Oklahoma
Crowder
Weather Forecast for New Mexico
Denver forecast reports a partly cloudy Sunday with local showers in the north. Monday brings partly cloudy skies, showers and cooler conditions in the southeast, and warmer conditions in the northeast.
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Denver
Colo
New Mexico
Weather and draft surge in 1917 era reporting
The report lists yesterday's weather with a high of 90 and a low of 55, mainly warm and 6 p.m. temperature at 80 with a west breeze. It also outlines federal draft enforcement actions under General Crowder, detailing mobilization steps, penalties for absent registrants, and potential death sentences for desertion, asserting government authority over deserters and local resistance as futile.
Reed resumes attacks on food bill in Senate debate
Senator Reed lead twohour attack on the administration food control bill and its conference report. He warned the Senate to resist the coalition backing the measure and threatened to recommit for conference. Senator Chamberlain pressed for immediate action as debate continued.
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Reed
OY Morning Journal
Opec AL Laas
Washington
Senate
Missouri
Herbert Hoover
Congress
Lash
Chamberlain
Oregon
Allied Forces Gain on Western Front as Russians Retire
Reports say Allied forces advance on the Western Front while Russian units fall back. Intense artillery duels in Flanders indicate plans for a renewed major offensive by British forces.
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Western Front
Petain's Army Scores Further Successes in War Report
Allied forces report renewed progress on multiple fronts. British gains in Flanders at St Julien setup French advance near Kortekeer Cabaret. French patrols push German outposts while Berlin notes intensified artillery fire amid weather delays. Russian front stiffening defense with Austro German gains near Zbroez and Moldova. Austro Italian front sees heavier fighting and Italian air raids on Pola.
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Aseo Wieg
Flanders
St. Julien
Kortekeer
Berlin
London War Office
Monchy-le-Preux
Arras
Galician
Zbroez
Skala
Galicia
Brody
Pola
Pope Benedict May Break With Germany
Vatican circles report a shift in tone toward Germany over Belgian deportations. The fall of Chancellor von Rethmann Hollweg accompanies a letter praising papal forbearance, but a full break is not expected yet as tensions strain relations.
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Rome
Vatican
Germany
von Rethmann-Hollweg
Holy Father
Oklahoma Posot Kills Leader of Draft Resisters
Outlaws are scattered after a sharp fight leaves the leader of draft resisters dead. Authorities believe the backbone of the organization may be broken as a result of the clash and ongoing pursuit continues.
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Oklahoma Posot
Resisters Supplying Ammunition Amid Oklahoma Draft Defiance
Oklahoma City reports indicate the resistance to the draft wanes as leaders are dead or captured. Federal indictments move forward for eleven alleged members of the Jones family. Several objectors are detained after near-lynchings, with ammunition stocks bought up in advance. Authorities say the movement is widespread but poorly organized and no federal troops are yet deployed.
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Oklahoma City
Okla
Posse
Oklahoma
Wallace Cargill
Rocky Point
Cargill
Federal District Court
McNelly
John Gray
Doc” White
Basikawa
Konawa
Sasakawa
C Brewer
Robert Cargill
T. .L. Williams
Lloyd George denounces German peace talk and warns of no next time
British Prime Minister David Lloyd George denounces German peace terms as a ruse and urges that there be no return to war. He warns of Prussian ambitions and stresses restoration and lasting peace while recounting threats to global independence. A separate note from Butte reports streetcar operation resumed after a Carmen strike for higher pay.
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R —Orning Ounal Freckal
Eee
London
David Lloyd George
Queen's Hall
Great Britain
Michaelis
Germany
Lloyd George
South America
America
Explosion At No. 7 Mine Kills 24, Injures 25 In Kentucky
A mining disaster at West Kentucky Coal Company’s No. 7 mine leaves 24 miners dead and 25 injured. About 140 men were underground when the blast occurred, with most brought to the surface by nightfall, according to vice president Charlie Richardson.
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West Kentucky Cowl Company
Charlies & Richardson
Chicago Honors Army of Selective Draft Parade
Chicago paid tribute to men drafted for the selective army with a downtown parade. About 22,000 soldiers sailors and civilians participated led by Col William J Nicholson from Fort Sheridan. The procession included 4100 Fort Sheridan cadets 10000 draftees 6000 national guardsmen 2000 aliens and foreign born citizens and 600 police and firemen. Seven bands including the Great Lakes naval training station band conducted by John Philip Sousa provided music.
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Chicago
William J. Nicholson
Fort Sheridan
Crreat Lakes Naval Training Station
John Phillip Sousa
Old Roundhouse in Las Vegas Destroyed by Fire
The Abandoned Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe roundhouse in East Las Vegas New Mexico burned tonight causing about 25000 dollars in losses. Fire officials believe crossed electric wires started the blaze. City darkened for about thirty minutes.
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Las Vegas
N. M
Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railroad
General Greene Orders Inquiry in Bisbee Deportation Case
Captain M A Polen, judge advocate of the Arizona military district, was sent to Bisbee by General Henry A Greene to investigate alleged destitution among families of men deported from the town. Haywood of the I W W telegraphed Washington with claims of widespread destitution, though Bisbee leaders deny it, saying aid is offered and accepted by most, with some women拒拒 resisting aid after deportations.
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Douglas
Ariz
M. A. Pulen
Arizona Military District
Bisbee
Henry A. Greene
W. W
Greene
Palen
Southern Department
W. DD. Haywood
Industrial Workers of the World
Washington
World War II Proclamation Urges End to War
The executive council of the workmen's and soldiers' delegates plans a proclamation to people worldwide warning of the tragic position if the war continues. Reuters Paris correspondent reports the statement aims to push for peace and halt further suffering.
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London
Reuters Petreerad
Notable voices back democracy in Russia support
Elihu Root, Basil Koff, Charles Russell, James Duncan and Maj. Gen. Hugh L. Scott spoke at a Pacific Port luncheon marking the return of the American mission from Russia. They urged unity for democracy against autocracy, praised the Russian people, and promised a well-prepared American army for France.
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JY Morning Journal
Opec AL
Pacific
Russia
Elihu Root
America
United States of America
James Duncan
American Federation of Labor
Hugh L. Scott
United States Army
France
Idaho Requests Troops Over Mineral District Fears
Governor Alexander of Idaho telegraphs Commander Denter in Portland to send troops to Couer d Alene to guard metal mines amid fears disturbances in Montana may spread into Idaho.
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Portland
Ore
Charlea Ki
Denter
U. B
Alexander
Idaho
Couer d'Alenes
Montana
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Aussia Ooon
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