Butte War Chest Drive Surpasses Early Goal
The campaign in Butte reports a remarkable success with $500000 in sight early, 220 addresses active, and 100 percent subscription at many homes and businesses. Volunteers including women worked on house canvassing, with 110 teams and 230 speeches noted, as donations continued to flow to support Red Cross YMCA Knights of Columbus Hebrew relief Armenian relief and other sanctioned war activities.
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Butte
Hutte
War Chest Fund
Red Crow
YMCA
Knights of Columbus
Hebrew Relief
Armenian Reef
Insivani
Stewart
Memorial Day Proclaimed for Humiliation and Fasting
Washington May 11 National Memorial day, May 30, designated by President Wilson as a day of public humiliation prayer and fasting. The people are urged to gather in worship to pray for victory and a lasting peace based on mercy justice and goodwill, with support for armies and a just cause.
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Washington
Wilson
Congress
United States
Congress of the
Senate
House of Representatives
Woodrow
United
District of Columbia
Developments in Washington aircraft situation and Borglum case
Washington reports no new developments in the aircraft situation as Gutvon Borglum defends himself in New York while the Justice Department and Senate Military Committee prepare investigations to uncover how aircraft production was determined. The effort aims to sift all facts thoroughly and establish accountability.
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Washington
War Department
Gutvon Borglum
Overals
Borglum
New York
Department of Justice
Senate Military Committee
Roosevelt Charges Denied by Grey as Publicity Policy Question
Washington May 11 Postmaster General Burleson and George chairman of the committee on public information issued statements on Colonel Roose W s charges that the administration discriminates between publications friendly to and those critical of it and the proof he has offered in substantiation They denied the charges and defended the policy and proof presented by Roose W
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Washington
Burleson
George
Committee On Public Information
Roose W
Slacker Drive By Home Guard in Duluth
In Duluth Minnesota on May 11 a patrol by 300 home guard members aided by police arrested about 1500 men without registration cards. Authorities report 33 men are held as probable slackers as the drive targets downtown blocks with pool halls and low taverns.
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Duluth
Minn
Home Guard
Industrial Workers of the World in Sedition Trial Evidence
Records reveal printed material linked to the Industrial Workers of the World and Uncle Sam flight used to oppose wartime policy. Prosecution and defense clash over conspired sabotage claims and a July executive board resolution opposing the war effort.
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Hare
George
America
Full Strength of Army Nears As Mobilization Rises
The draft has called in more than 4.3 million men, with many in France or in camps. Officials expect monthly mobilization through summer and fall, aiming for up to 5 million by year’s end, potentially surpassing 3 million and nearing 5 million.
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France
Dune
Troops Overseas Kept Supplied As War Program Grows
Washington May 11 The Ordnance Bureau said American troops overseas are being provided with arms as they board transports. The report notes the rapid buildup and full equipment of soldiers under the new program. Washington May 11 The House adopted the conference report on the 60 million housing bill to house war workers. Senate action pending. Washington IL The Fuel Administration designates the week of June 3 as coal week to spur early coal orders for next winter. Weather forecast accompanies the brief.
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Washington
Ordnance Department
House
Senate
Con x
Washington, IL
The
Fuel Administration
US Troops Admired by London Royalty During Parade
Troops from the national army of the United States arrived in London for a parade through main streets. A regiment of three battalions from a nearby camp was cheered by large crowds and reviewed by King George V. Members of the war cabinet, including Lloyd George and Bonar Law, appeared on the war office balcony as the flag passed by.
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London
National Army of the
United States
King Ce
Page
War Cabinet
Lloyd George
Chancello Bonar Law
Viscount Miner
Austen Chamberlain
Aleony
War Office
Fifty-Seven Day Ship Launched at Skinner Yard
Seattle May 11. Fifty seven days from keel laying the 8,800 ton steel carrier West Alsek was completed and moored at the Skinner Eddy corporation shipyard. It is the eighth steel craft launched this year at the Skinner yard.
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Seattle
West Alsek Wi
Skinner & Eddy Corporation
Skinner & Tidy Yard
Mothers Day Message From President Wilson
President Wilson appeals to the American people to honor mothers and pray for divine blessing on mothers and their sons serving in defense of liberty. The message, read amid war time calls, highlights patriotic sacrifice and national prayer for those at the front and their families.
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President Wilson
Washington
Wilson
of the Navy
Anna Howard Shaw
Council of National Defense
Baker
Daniels
Arma
Ideerty
Downward Price Revision Drive Affects Substitutes
Federal Administrator Hoover orders lower prices for meals cornmeal oats and barley flour while prices for wheat flour remain higher. Wholesalers retailers and mills push reductions and set margins around 10 to 20 percent for substitute products creating a wide price gap with wheat flour.
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Hoover
German Propaganda About U.S. Camps Denied
The state department refutes German claims that American Army training camps see daily outbreaks of discipline and insubordination. Officials say initial executions were halted due to numerous cases and corrective measures are ongoing.
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State Department
Department
America
Balloon observers arrive after flight near San Antonio
Observers in a observation balloon reached the field tonight by automobile after a nearby flight. The camp adjutant refused to name cadets involved. Balloons carry parachutes and should open on ascent or descent.
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San Antonio
Texas
Adet
Ata
AH. Lambert
Cot Mander
Austin
Vindictive Obstruction Halts Ostend Harbor Passage
London reports British authorities declare the cruiser Vindictive at Ostend Harbor entrance to block the channel with a 40 degree obstruction. A 300 foot vessel cannot rock a 20 foot wide channel, but partial blockade hampers passage and limits German dredging. Zeebrugge remains under slow clearance and weather favors ongoing operations.
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London
Ostend
Rita Indie
Ate
Allied and German Moves Seen in Fresh War News
The latest reports describe renewed Allied activity on multiple fronts as German forces wait for a likely counterstrike. Air raids and infantry raids across Locre to Montdidier outline ongoing pressure while Petain and British units push local advances.
Forces Bickering for Choice Points on the Battle Line
The report describes ongoing front line skirmishes near Boulooze and Wyverbeek as German and Allied forces contend for advantage. French troops stormed Boulooze cabaret briefly before withdrawing to the previous line while German plans are said to be hampered by Allied aviation and artillery. The piece notes anticipated heavy fighting and criticizes exaggerated claims of British casualties in Lys and Somme areas.
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Vartoun
Locre
Mont’ Rouge
Tihe
Somme
Monteidler Salient
Ore Villers-Sorrel
Getim
Amiens
Petain
Montdidier
Lys Salient
Russia
Ukraine
Sven
France
von Hindenburg
Boulooze
Scherpenberg Hill
Wyverbeek
Dickebusche Lake
Lys
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Woodrow Wilson
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Roosevelt
Greel
Calkins
Industrial Workers
Saviors OF the
Uncle Samn
Flight
Weather Forecast
KING
Frengtie
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Todey
Navy Department
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Zeebrugge
Zeetens
Kaiser
Foch
Pooh
Armien
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