Leniency period closed for men 21 to 30 registration
Washington reports the leniency period ended for men aged 21 to 30 who failed to register for the army. Provost Marshal General Crowder urged governors to enforce the penal clause of the selective service law, with boards to post registrants and aid in finding nonregistrants. Registers show 6,358,588 of 7,068,482 census estimates. Ohio leads at 113 percent, Washington at 50.9 percent. 33 states filed returns.
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Buckboard flyer runs at forty miles per hour in Florida
A young man in Florida showcases a self built vehicle nicknamed the flivviest flivver. Owned by Cornelius Vanderbilt Jr., son of Colonel Cornelius Vanderbilt, the buckboard flyer reaches 40 mph in tests conducted in town streets.
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Compulsory Service Urged in Canada War Bill
Ottawa reports a bill for compulsory military service age 20 to 45 presented in the house by Sir Robert Borden. He cites low voluntary enlistment, casualties and the need to recruit 4,000 men monthly to sustain five Canadian divisions. He warns against betraying returning soldiers and asserts Canadians must be ready to defend the country. The prime minister’s explanation is noted. The Dahlia tale follows.
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