Recruits Rush To Sign Up As Registration Nears
Crowds waited at Butte court house for recruiting officers as army and navy enlistment surged. Seamen and Second Montana infantry applicants moved to Salt Lake and Fort Harrison, with more enlistments announced for Monday night. Officers expect closing of posts after Tuesday registration and fear no more recruiting before conscription begins.
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Army
Navy
Montana
Butte
cMcer
Fritz
France
Pershing
Carr
Montana Infantry
Salt Lake
Fort Harrison
St Helena
Charles Freeman
Thomas A. Ray
Thomas Clark
Harry Canning
Clifford E. Hartell
Henry Buchet
Rowland Hill
D. H. Gross
Richard D. Wallace
Joe de Hart
George Smith
F. W. Painton
Theodore E. Smith
Helena
Jack Wrederick
Bottie
Butte! Litizens
Ring
Missoula
Army Headquartion
Secona Stontana
Regular Army
Tornadoes in three states and wartime recruiting drives
A chaotic page fragment lists tornadoes across three states, wartime recruiting efforts using tents for troops, liberty bond campaigns, Helena volunteers shipping out, and Wisconsin alumni planning a meeting. The notices span theater, church, librarian changes, and state news with brief sport and mining mentions.
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Tutte
Jane
Northwest
Helena
Wisconsin
Anaconda
Anaconda News
Butte
Davies
Rialto
Aronstadt Rebels Seize Fort Fortress Gate Action
Rebels in Aronstadt take control of a fortress as two forbidden parties, foremen and soldiers, face a tense confrontation at the fortress gates. The incident unfolds amid escalating tensions and calls for order.
Kronstadt Seizure Declares Provisional Government Out
Kronstadt workers and soldiers council announces its effective power and refuses to recognize the provisional government removing officials. Petrograd seeks to induce a revocation as Kronstadt votes 210 to 10 with 40 abstentions and ministers resign amid economic crisis rift. Dublin Unionists to attend a British proposed convention with southern representation.
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Petrograd
London
Kronstadt
Era
Relat
Stadt
Russia
Dublin
Council of the Irish Unionist Alliance
War Department Revises Army Training Plan
Washington reports major revisions to mobilization with 560,000 men to be concentrated in six cantonments instead of 32. Many troops to be housed in tents rather than wooden barracks due to funding and logistics. Four sites chosen American Lake Washington Atlanta Aver Wrightstown with others expected and canvas supply sufficient for additional forces beyond the 18 planned cantonments.
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Washington
War Department
Baker
Congress
American Lake
Wash
Atlanta
Aver
Mass
Wrightstown
N. J
National Guard
Canadian Regs Prohibit Leaving Canada Without Permit
Vancouver June 1 report that immigration rules now require any person leaving Canada for a day or more to secure a permit from local authorities. If departed without one a permit can be obtained from an immigration inspector at the border, and the permit must be shown to the U S inspector to prove entry eligibility.
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Vancouver
British Columbia
Immigration Department
Dominion
Canada
United States
Agitation About Ended in National Draft Registration
Washington on June 1 reports say officials see no widespread unrest as the draft registration proceeds. Police and local groups aim to ensure orderly compliance. Attorney General Gregory calls on local organizations to aid registration and pass on reliable information to communities.
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Washington
Janice
God Afan
Tno
Gregory
Port of York Harbor Closed Then Reopened
The port of York was largely closed by a steel net gate after diplomatic ties with Germany were severed. Officials refused to reveal reasons, but shortly before noon the order to close was rescinded though the gate remained shut at that moment.
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New York
Navy Yard
York
Germany
Liberty Loan Start In Sum Nation Declares Record Need
New York June 1 Frank A Vanderlip president National City Bank tells Merchants Association the 2 000 000 000 Liberty loan is only the start and that massive sums will be required He says sacrifices will help the country and teaches thrift and investment Otto H Kuhn of Kuhn Loeb Co also speaks urging Americans of German birth to support the government.
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New York
Frank A. Vanderlip
National City Bank
Merchants’ Association
Vanderlip
Otto H. Kuhn
Kuhn, Loeb & Co
Sub collision under water reported between British and German subs
Amsterdam reports a World War I underwater collision between a British submarine and a German U-boat in a channel near Apell. The German sub rammed the British craft while submerged, both emerged, separated by about gn yards, and then both dived. The German commander did not spot the British submarine again. Both crews reportedly wished to fight but circumstances prevented it.
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Amsterdam
London
Rheinische Westfalische Zeltune
Essen
Aerfin
Abo Gn
St Pauls Liberty Bond Campaign Hits Record Subscription
St Paul closes Liberty loan drive with 11 million dollars raised, claiming national per capita and bank deposit records. Subscriptions per capita reach 44 dollars, with city bank deposits at 94 percent. Northern Pacific Railroad contributes 2.5 million, boosting total to 11 million underwrite by Liberty loan chairman Bigelow. It is believed further increases may follow.
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ST. Paul's
St. Paul
Liberty Loan
Northern Pacific Railroad Company
Bigelow
Liberty Loan Committee
St. Paul Association
Senate Finance Committee Advances War Tax Plan Revisions
The Senate Finance Committee moves toward finalizing the war tax bill revisions to include a moving picture tax exemption for theaters charging under 25 cents and maintain state plans taxing admission places. An income tax collection change seeks direct payment by earners and repeals 1913 Aerwood act provisions. Casualty reports note Lance Corporal L Abrams of Lewistown Montana and J R Davis of Cathey, North Dakota.
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Washington
Senate Finance
Senate
Texas
Ian
Aerwood
Treasury
Weather Forecast for Montana Unsettled Saturday
Washington reports unsettled conditions for Saturday in Montana with a mix of clouds and potential showers. Sunday looks partly cloudy with little change in temperature and no major system in sight.
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Washington
Montana
President pledges wheat grower protection and stable pricing
Washington reports President Wilson told Northwest spring wheat growers that the government will protect farmers in marketing crops and aim to keep prices high enough to spur production. He described no present plan to fix maximum prices and discussed potential lasting marketing reforms tied to food administration experience.
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Washington
Northwest
Wilson
Food Administration
Herbert C. Hoover
National
Amercan Woman "Suffrage Association
Walter McNab Miler
Emil
Hover
Spokane Audits Record Liquor Permits in Five Months
Spokane county auditor reports more liquor permits issued in January through May than in all of 1916 as state nears bone dry status next week. A record 1,862 permits were issued last Thursday amid a rush before June 6, with shipments possibly delayed by self protective policies of express companies.
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Spokane
Spokane County
Mooney Juror Scrutiny Marks San Francisco Hearing
Five addi ned Dy perem y challenges and seven sworn jurors were discussed as part of Mrs Rena Mooney’s case during Mayor Rolph’s hearing today. labor delegates protested against DA Fickert staff prosecutor Oxman for alleged attempts to suborn perjury in Thomas J Mooney murder trial. The mayor said the DA office is not part of city government and promised to review certain labor leader statements.
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San Francisco
Rena Mooney
James Rolph Jr
Organized Labor
Charles M. Fickert
Frank C. Oxman
Tyi 2
Superior Court
Thomas J. Mooney
District Attorney Office
Baron Devonport resigns as British food controller
London reports Baron Devonport has resigned as food controller due to ill health. He was appointed to the post in the Lloyd George cabinet on December 10, 1916.
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Baron Devonport
London
Devonport
Lloyd George
Tornadoes Strike Three States Leaving Many Dead and Damaged
A series of tornadoes hit Southeastern Kansas North Central Oklahoma and Southern Missouri late today causing extensive property destruction and many deaths. Reports include Coalgate Ottawa and Coffeyville areas with dozens of homes destroyed and schools damaged. Buffalo Missouri and nearby regions also suffered severe damage as crews battled collapsed structures and debris.
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Kansas City
Kanes
Oklahoma
Missouri
Okla
Kan
Coalgate
Iron Mountain Railroad
van Buren
Ark
Coffeyville
Drake
Oklo
Nto
Moore
Kannan City
Ottawa
Franklin County
Lehigh
Coalsate
Feve
Buffalo
Lebanon
Residential Section of Coffeyville Damaged by Tornado
A tornado struck Coffeyville causing extensive damage in the residential district. About thirty people were injured, with three expected to die, and roughly 150 houses wrecked. Property losses are estimated at 100000 to 150000 dollars. Fort Smith Arkansas reports the event dated June 2.
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Fort Smith, Ark
Coffey
Borden Seeks Laurier Aid In Coalition Move
Premier Borden asks Laurier for help forming a coalition ministry offering Liberals half the cabinet and equal authority to Conservatives on major questions. The plan hinges on compulsory service to keep Canada’s five overseas divisions up to strength. A separate Presidio water shortage disrupts a drill and mess for new officers as recruits march in field conditions.
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Ottawa
Ontario
Borden
Wilfrid Laurers
Wilfrid
Cardinal urges parishioners to support loan bonds
In a letter the cardinal asks clergy across the archdiocese to urge parishioners to subscribe to the loan. He calls the undertakings the best evidence of firm faith and devotion to the country and those who joined it. He says clergy must use their influence to further the effort and not be found wanting in patriotism.
Three American Ships Destroyed by Submarines
London reporting May 31 describes the loss of the Dirigo a 3005 ton American sailing ship sunk by a German submarine after ransacking by its crew. One sailor drowned during launch and the rest were landed at Gibraltar. A second ship the Frances Mf was attacked by gunfire on May 13 near Cadiz with all crew landing at Cadiz.
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London
John Ray
Plymouth
Tovdlock
Gibraltar
Frances
Cadiz
Admiralty
Rew
Montana Parade Recruits Parade Through Spokane
Montana recruits paraded through Spokane streets in a rain soaked procession. The group included 87 WB, plus others arriving tonight, proud of their state as fife and drum corps led the march and sang parodies featuring Kale Tor.
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Montana
Spokane
Germans Apply for Parole at Angel Island Camp
San Francisco June 1 German internees at Angel Island seek parole. About 200 individuals are pursuing release, with applications filed by internees, sailors from confiscated German vessels, and Germans taken from American ships. United States authorities will study each case before deciding.
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San Francisco
Angel Island
Rere
Department of Justice
United States
Baby Held for Ransom by Kidnappers
Springfield Missouri reports a ransom case after infant son of J Holland Keet was kidnapped from his bed. Authorities and parents received letters demanding 10000 and threatening torture if not paid. Keet plans to meet kidnappers if safe, amid a storm and ongoing searches for the kidnapers lair. Mrs Kate West, Keet's mother, is described as among South Missouri's wealthiest.
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Springfield
Ozark
J. Holland Keet
Keet
Kate West
and Keet
South Missouri
Ket
Sand Bankibe Company
Ip Is
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A. I. Kovalef
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FPEN
Kansas
Ville
Laurier
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