China faces split into two nations as militarists seize control
United States envoy warns that China’s republic appears destroyed and a division into two nations is likely. Militarists push to abandon the present constitution, oust Li Yuan Hung, and establish a new government at Peking with a revised parliament and constitution, amid southern support for central rule.
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Tokio
China
W. Willoughby
United States
Li Yuan Hung
Peking
China Crisis Deepens Amid Calls for Democratic Stand
An Anwhi cable from China reports comments by Li Yuan Hung against resignation to avoid a northern southern split. The American minister Dr Paul Reinseh advised Li not to resign. Tokio announces Japan will not interfere in China's domestic troubles and reiterates a policy of non intervention. All Japanese reps in China told to follow this stance.
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Anwhi
China
Paul Reinseh
Li Yuan Hung
Tokio
Japan
Foreign Office
Save Those Ewe Lambs Urges Breeding Stock Sacrifices
The department of agriculture urges sheep owners to save ewe lambs for breeding and market only breeding stock for slaughter. A strong demand exists among farmers, with county agents and state agricultural colleges assisting. Despite high current prices, starting wool and mutton production on a moderate scale should prove profitable.
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Department of Agriculture
Luck to Decide on 625000 Men in Army Draft Plans
The article outlines how the first large army contingent will be selected under current registration rules. It discusses the process to size up registrants and determine who serves in the initial force, highlighting planning and criteria used.
Liberty bond plan tied to German funds and draft rules
Washington discusses using German funds for Liberty bonds under the trading with the enemy act and outlines a draft selection system. It details a jury wheel method, eligibility rules, and steps for examinations, with ages and exemptions explained and the path to a second draft described.
British Recruits Open New York Headquarters
General White announces the opening of British army recruiting in New York. Headquarters opened yesterday with more than 500 applications received from applicants of all professions and grades awaiting enlistment details.
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New York
General White
W. A. White
2,000,000 Men May Go to Europe Says Wood
Birmingham dispatch reports Maj. Gen. Wood, head of the southeast department, warning a registration day audience that the United States may need to send two million men to Europe before World War I ends. He urged rapid munitions production, large crops, and thorough training of troops. He predicted southern men would be among the first to go.
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Europe
America
Birmingham
Wood
Department of the ‘Southeast
United States
Tirat
Women as Registrars in Vernon Vermont
Brattleboro June 7 unique Windham county registration day featured four women serving as registrars in Vernon with no male registrars in town. A. A. Dunkles executive officer deemed it unnecessary to recruit four men for the task.
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Brattleboro
Windham County
Vernon
A. A. Dunkles
Free At-Home Cure For Asthma Sufferers Ad Offers Free Trial
An old plea advertises a new method claimed to cure asthma and hay fever at the reader’s expense. It invites all persistent cases, including those who have used inhalers and other remedies, to try a free trial by mailing a coupon today. It emphasizes no cost and immediate action.
Women Hired to Meet Labor Demand in New Appointment
Four women were appointed to address the labor shortage, Mrs. A. G. Barnes, Mrs. M. J. Reed, Mrs. H. A. Staten, and Mrs. B. H. Newton, with work hours from 7 a.m. to 0 p.m. in response to rising demand.
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A. G. Barnes
M. J. Reed
H. A. Staten
B. H. Newton
Japan Denies Knowledge of War Correspondence
Washington reports the Japanese embassy denied knowledge of representations to the fan government about measures if Australia withdraws. Officials insist Japan did not send such dispatches, while some speculate German influence shapes rumor. Allies fear distrust may widen rifts as explanations blame unseen sources.
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Japan
Great Britain
Aussia
Taka
Rus Man
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