Violent infantry fighting yields to heavy gun duels on front
On Monday the front shifted from violent infantry clashes to intensive artillery duels. British and German forces fought near Cherisy and northwest of the Froidmont farm while heavy shelling raged around Wytschaete Vimy ridge Lens Arras and Craonne Chevreux sectors. Italian counterattacks near Gorizia failed as Austrian forces were driven back with heavy casualties. Kronstadt sailors threaten demonstrations in Petrograd demanding new elections and the handover of former Emperor Nicholas. A fire on the Gutuyeff quay after incident with an icebreaker caused no injuries.
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Cherisy
Rras
Froidmont Farm
Ypres
Wytschaete
Vimy Ridge
Lens
Arras
Braye-en-Laonnois
Craonne-Chevreux
Gorizia
Gulf of Triest
San Marco
Kovel
Carpathians
Pragvn
Lelesfora
Petrograd
London
Kronstadt
Gutuyeff
Anatole Lamanoff
Krorfstadt Council of Workmen's
Battle at anti-registration meeting blocks Bronx hall
In New York a crowd of thousands fought police outside a private Bronx hall hosting an anti-registration meeting organized by the No-Conscription League led by Emma Goldman and Benjamin Reitman. Police used clubs, arrests were made, and order was restored amid armored cars and searchlight patrols.
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New York
Bronx
Emma Goldman
Benjamin Reitman
Fire Department
Department of Justice
Secret Service
Engineers Buy Bonds in Cleveland
Warren Stone announces that the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers subscribes to $500,000 in Liberty Bonds in Cleveland. The purchase will be paid from local brotherhood funds on hand.
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Cleveland
Warren
Stone
The
Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers
Brotherhood
German Spy Network Case Ties News of Destroyers to Berlin
Three men Harry F. Perissi Irving Bonaparte and Alex E Melcher were arraigned on charges of conspiring to mail information to Germany from the United States Their alleged role involved sending advance news of the American destroyer fleet to Germany and operating a mass mail system between the United States Germany and Mexico Various hundreds letters in English German and Spanish were seized and translations are ongoing to reveal wider connections and possible treason The bail set at 25000 for Perissi and Bonaparte and 20000 for Melcher reflects the extraordinary context of the case
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New York
Mexico
United States
Germany
the Ore
England
Harry F. Perissi
Irving Bonaparte
Alex E. Melcher
Sweden
Fergensfjord
Kristianisfjord
Hitchcork
Perissi
Bonaparte
Melcher
Hitchcock
Berlin
Weller Campaign Appeals Despite Vague City Issues
Republican mayoral nominee Mr. Weller returns to city campaigning with a broad issues statement. He signals no clear program and indicates he expects to win but not necessarily serve, as analysts forecast a heavy turnout but sparse city campaign focus.
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Mr. Weller
Where They Vote Today In City Precincts Listed
Vague polling locations are listed by ward with specific street corners and buildings. Wards include First at Bluefield avenue and Pearls street Second at No 41 Bluefield avenue Third at Edwards building Raleigh street Fourth at Flat Top Marble Yard Pland street Fifth at Princeton Power Company building corner Lee and Princeton avenue Sixth at Fire station Seventh at Reese and Pulaski streets Eighth at Dr Lomax building corner Bland and Vine streets
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First Ward
Bluefield Avenue
Pearls Street
Hdwards
Raleigh Street
Pland Street
Fifth Ward
Princeton Power Company
Lee and
Princeton Avenue
Sixth Ward
Seventh ‘Ward
Reese and
Pulaski Streets
Eighth Ward
Dr. Lomax
Bland and
Vine Streets
Campaign closes as war efforts overshadow local elections
The city concludes its municipal campaign amid national war preparations. Voters canvassed late, with issues muted and a rumor that Republican candidate Weller would cede power dismissed as untrue. Full candidate list appears in the ballot on page six as registration day activities draw attention away from naval election day and a heavy vote is anticipated.
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Weller
Habeas Corpus Denied Opponents of Draft Registration
United States Court of Appeals denies petition by Kansas City attorney J D Showalter seeking release for six detainees in St Paul Minnesota. Court rules it lacks jurisdiction over the writ in this case tied to opposition to draft registration.
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St. Paul
Minn
United States Court of Appeals
J.D. Showalter
Kansas City
Patriotism Theme Dominates Bluefield Public Meeting
A large crowd filled Bluefield’s Elks opera house for a patriotic gathering stressing Liberty Bonds. Ex governor McCorkle spoke via report from Canada on Russia’s peace with Germany. speakers urged investment and action to defend the flag and democracy.
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Canada
Russia
Germany
Bluefield
Elks’ Opera House
H. 8
Mabie
First Baptist Church
William McCarthy
Walter C. Hardy
Central Trust Company of
Charleston
Hardy
H. S. Mabie
D. K. French
Payment deadline for subscriptions set at June 15
A notice warns all subscribers their subscriptions must be paid by June 15 to avoid discontinuation. House or business collections at 18 cents weekly are available, while the $5 annual rate requires advance payment under the new rule effective June 15.
Day Promises Most Eventful Bluefield Celebration
The section anticipates a mammoth event with a parade at 10 a.m. and a grand public meeting in Federal Square. The entire populace is urged to attend, promising unrivaled proportions in regional history.
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Bluefield
Federal Square
Who Must Register Under the Draft in Your Precinct
All male persons born June 6 1886 to June 6 1896 must register unless in U S military service. Register today between 7 am and 9 pm at your home precinct registration place. Penalty for failure is up to one year in prison and forced registration.
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United States
Regular Army
Reserve Corps
National Guard
Militia Bureau
Navy
Marine Corps
Cost Guard Naval Militia
Naval Reserve Force
Marine Corps Reserve
National Naval Volunteers
Navy Department
Registration Day Ignites Bluefield Mobilization
Sunrise to nightfall Bluefield clocks a total draft enrollment of about 1500 young men age 21 to 31. Civic Club members will badge registrants and early arrivals join a parade as booths open at 7 am. Precincts include Johnson Building, Flat Top Grocery, City Hall, Kisselbar Garage, and Wilson's Store with named registrars.
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Bluefield
Bluefield Civic Club
First Precinct
Johnson Building
Bluefield Avenue
O. V. Heft ‘Ner
R. Lazenby
Flat Top Grocery Company
Mercer Street
Princeton Avenue
Henry Spieden
F. W. Udy
City Hall
W. N Pack
Philip Kleiman
Kisselbar
Raleigh
Federal Street
Stahlmann
B. H. Cooper
Fifth Precinct
Wilson's
Meat bill would rise over eight million with freight hike
Washington reports the nation's annual meat bill would climb by more than eight million dollars if a fifteen percent railroad freight rate increase is approved. H. Cowan of the National Livestock Shippers' Protective League warned the ICC the higher weights on livestock could push carrier earnings up to nine million dollars, with consumers eventually paying the price. He cited cattle movements between grazing regions as a key factor. Independent refiners argued the rate rise would hit independents harder than Standard Oil and affiliates.
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Washington
H. Cowan
National Livestock Shippers’ Protective League
Interstate Commerce Commission
Cowan
Kansas
Pennsylvania
Oklahoma
Ohio
Commission
Standard Oil Company
Nine Arrests in Pittsburg Over Anti-Registration Literature
Nine people were arrested in Pittsburg during the night and today for distributing anti-registration papers. The detainees were handed over to federal authorities for proceedings.
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Pittsburg
Union Veterans Welcome Confederates in D.C. Reunion
Ernest G. Baldwin of the Sons of Veterans urges comrades to answer the national call at the twenty seventh annual reunion of the United Confederate Veterans in Washington. President Wilson will speak, with welcomes by James Tanner and Col. Robert I. Lee. Local Grand Army detachment escorts Confederate leader General George P. Harrison.
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Washington
United Confederate Veterans
Col. Hilliary A. Herbert
James Tanner
Grand Army of the Republic
Robert I. Lee
South
Sons of Veterans
Capital
George P. Harrison
Grand Army
Harrison
Second Corps Association
Army of the Potomac
Myron M. Parker
Confederate Southern Memorial Association
Ernest G. Baldwin
New South
Baldwin
New 810 Counterfeit Certificate in Circulation
Washington secret service announces discovery of a new counterfeit $10 gold certificate of the 1907 series. It is not as finely executed as the genuine note but may appear very deceptive.
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Washington
Secret Service
Nation Prepared for Registration Day as Wave Rolls On
Washington reports show provost marshal officials confident in the decentralized system for mass registration. States will report totals in forty eight briefs, with final compilations by governors and the provost marshal general. Officials urge no premature comparisons and stress law compliance nationwide.
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Washington
Crowder
Continental
United States
Canadian uniforms for Americans to depart with Pershing
A Canadian staff officer said Canada will clothe the first American troops under General Pershing with Canadian uniforms including caps. Several thousand complete outfits were shipped to the United States Army from London, with more caps recently sent to the Canadian military district. The shortage of equipment is the only reason the U S could not send more soldiers to France.
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Detroit
Mie
America
United States
Pershing
United States Army
London
Canada
France
Healthy Business Conditions Amid War Economy Effects
The June federal reserve summary notes overall healthy business with war demands shaping trade. Liberty Loan surpasses other features in finance and government activity, while freight traffic improves in some areas yet remains serious. Military recruiting depletes the labor market.
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Washington
Federal Reserve Board
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Field Marshal Haig
H. C. Weller
M’corkle
Wight
Livestocks' Shippers Protective Association
Don Blue
Wilson
Sons
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