Nationwide draft set at 387000 under Wilson order
President Wilson issues formal draft for 387,000 men under the selective service act. Governors to apportion state quotas to local boards as a great lottery determines service order. Total national army strength planned 1,262,985 with 500000 in the new force and 09000 in reserve. Northwestern quotas listed, including Minnesota at 26.
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Aviation Pacts From the New York Evening Sun
American readers are urged to support wartime air power as British aviation aids a major advance. The piece hails airmen as a giant force, detailing bombing of railways and ammunition dumps, air scouting, and suppression of German positions. It calls for immediate American production and deployment to help win the war.
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President backs food bill as Senate moves stall
President Wilson supports the administration food control bill and writes a private letter to Democratic Leader Martin urging prompt action. He opposes broad extension of government control to steel copper cotton wool leather and other products. The Senate debates purchases of distilled beverages in bond and defense procurement rules as Gore and Reed seek immediate consideration. A Pomerene subsidy proposal to curb conflicts of interest by banning commissioners from contracts is debated.
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King Muckie McDonald Visits Butte Amid Labor Troubles
King Muckie McDonald, once emperor during 1914 mine unrest, reappeared in Butte last night with Alec McLain. He listened to current labor troubles and stayed on South Main Street after avoiding his former West Park Street haunt. Reported to be advised to leave town, he arrived from Dillon and mixed with old acquaintances, while labor leaders caution his influence. The city ponders the impact of his presence amid ongoing strikes and wartime debate about wearing breeches and new electrical plowing experiments.
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Muckle
Hutte
Dillon
War Funds In Congress Move For Vast Military Aid
Washington July 12 War appropriation measures loom as Congress debates a possible ten billion dollar war fund. New items include 100 million for emergency naval construction 48 million for naval aircraft stations and aerial experiments 9 million for pay rent and additional war expenses. Much of the bulk remains undisclosed for military reasons with the rest earmarked for projects not yet specified.
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