Senator Falls Bill Amends Homestead Act Passed Senate
The measure would expand homestead eligibility by applying the act to more than 40,000 square miles in New Mexico. The Senate approved the bill, directing new entry provisions and related reforms.
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Brazil Restores 46 Teuton Vessels As War News Shifts
Brazil issues a decree allowing 46 German ships, totaling 240 779 tons, to return to global trade after revoking neutrality. The move follows broader war updates including Russian royalist arrests in Tiflis and rapid Allied advances on the Western Front with Haig's forces advancing and French gains along the Aisne and near Rheims.
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Zone system would destroy many papers
Washington reports publishers urge war tax on advertising receipts instead of postage increases. They warn higher mail rates would ruin many papers and push up ad rates. Simmons and Penrose discuss a combined tax and postage shift, urging separate handling of postage from war taxes. Hoover cites allies and neutrals needing 971 million bushels, stressing export controls and conservation.
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French Submarine Cite Sinks Enemy Submarine
The French submarine Cite torpedoed and sank a large enemy submarine as it emerged from Cetharo, escorted by a torpedo boat. Although attacked by aircraft, Cite returned to base undamaged.
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Italians Gain in Advance on Austrian Port
Berlin dispatch reports Italian forces making a significant advance toward an Austrian port with gains described as important. German units are said to have captured trenches from French positions, expanding the front countermoves per the report.
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War Loan Committeds Named by American Bankers Association
The American Bankers Association announced a list of war loan commitments highlighting financial institutions and pledge totals. The roster emphasizes continuing support for defense financing, with banks nationwide joining to back federal war funding initiatives.
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Lawson Named Labor Agent for Big Colorado Company
Denver report says John R. Lawson, famed leader in the Colorado coal strike of 1912 14, has become labor agent for Vietor American Fuel. Lawson worked as a miner at Frederick Colorado after unrest in the miners union and later was involved in the Nimmo case where he was convicted of murder but granted a new trial by supreme court.
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Water plant dynamited near Dewar Oklahoma
A dynamited Dewar Oklahoma water plant holding about 110 000 gallons was rendered useless near Dewar mountain. Water rushed down a canyon. no additional damage reported. No injuries or further consequences noted.
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Defective Metal Probable Cause of Frontline Strife Report
A London sourced World War I dispatch notes German aircraft breaking up in air after attacks, possible metal faults from rapid production. It also reports growing artillery activity along the British front, and German guards overseeing prisoner labor near the front despite civilian attire. Three British widowers, etc.
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Government to furnish 4000 free life insurance for soldiers
Washington June 2 plans to provide $4,000 free life insurance for every American soldier and sailor during the war, replacing pensions. A government bureau would issue policies, with higher amounts available via premiums, and disability coverage included.
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Weather Outlook for New Mexico in Early June
Denver, June 2 notes Sunday and Monday generally fair with little change in temperature. The report provides a concise forecast for New Mexico indicating stable conditions and mild warmth for the period.
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Local Weather Summary for 24 Hours Ended 6 PM Yesterday
The period saw a high of 79 and a low of 36 degrees with a 43 degree range. At 6 PM the temperature stood at 68 degrees with a north wind and clear skies.
National Standard Bearer Repudiates Socialist Program
Allan L Benson, Socialist party presidential candidate, says he will resign if the party does not repudiate anti draft resolutions adopted at the St Louis convention. He signed a minority report opposing the call for mass action against conscription. a party referendum on the majority report is underway in Yonkers New York June 2.
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Lost patrol trio returns after three days behind German lines
A three soldier patrol strayed into German lines east of Arras and, after surviving three nights in shell holes, made their way back to British lines. The report notes a ragged front with isolated posts and shell holes acting as makeshift strong points amid changing trench habits.
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Two Airmen Rescued After Five Days Clinging to Wreck
London June 2 report says two British airmen were rescued by a destroyer after clinging to a wreck for five days and nights with a fragment of chocolate for food.
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New Mexico Men Offered Officers Training at Fort Leon Springs
A second series of officers training camps will run Aug 27 to Nov 26 in eight sites to train 504 009 men for the selective draft. Applicants 26 years nine months to 44 are eligible. emphasis on older men and southern climate camps.
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Miners Trapped After Illinois Mine Explosion
Cairo reports ten bodies recovered after a mine explosion near Herrin Illinois. A long distance telephone report from the scene described many miners trapped with rescue efforts underway. The incident prompted immediate emergency responses as details continued to emerge.
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