Republicans win with majorities in all wards with mayoral result
Republicans swept the municipal election with H. Weller winning the mayor’s race 1,297 to 1,129 amid broad GOP gains across wards. Ward results show varying margins and a possible recount in the tightly contested Sixth, while Democrats mounted a strong campaign and cross-party support aided the ticket. The new city administration takes office July 1.
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H. €. Weller
W. H. Thomas
Weller
H. ¢. Weller
J. W. Snyder
R. B. Ferguson
Thomas
Ferguson
D. Morrisette
H. B. Thompson
C. O. Stahlman
Stahlman
F. R. Christie
L Tickle
Tickle
ER. T. Spencer
George Daugherty
Daugherty
Sixth Ward
W. T. Monroe
Q. C. Goff
Monroe
Seventh Ward
J.W. Litton
George W. Troutman
Troutman
Righth Ward
R. W. Lacy
J. M. Sanders
Sanders
Daily Telegraph
Mr. Weller
W. F. Palmer
H. B. Lee
R. C. Lilly
H. J. Shott
J. A. Chambers
Lumber Demand Seen At Two Billion Feet For War
Washington estimates two billion feet of lumber needed in the coming year for wartime uses. The lumber committee of the Council of National Defense projects sixteen army contingents will require about 500,000,000 feet for wooden shipbuilding and related needs.
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Washington
Council of National Defense
Military supplies volumes stated for arsenal needs
The report notes demand for 400,000,000 feet of grom and 120,000,000 feet for aviation cantonments. It adds that smaller quantities will be required for army purposes including gunstocks and assorted military equipment.
French Deputies Back Peace Terms as War Ends
In a secret session the chamber of deputies approved a resolution by 455 to 55 demanding peace conditions that include freeing occupied territories, returning Alsace Lorraine to France, and just reparations for damage in the invaded regions.
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Alsace-Lorraine
Paris
Chamber of Deputies
Germany
Lorraine
France
Ute Indians Refuse to Register and Dance on Reservation
Ignacio Col June 5 Ute Indians on the reservation refuse to register under the selective draft act and spend the day dancing war and bear dances in native costume Younger men reportedly roam hills with liquor threats to burn the settlement and to target the Indian agent Flagstaff Aziz June 5 Navajo Indians drive off a federal agent and officers near the government reservation about 100 miles north to avoid registry fearing a warpath if compelled to register.
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Ignacio
Col
Here
Flagstaff
Aziz
Army Recruiting Record Sets Daily Best in Washington
Regular army recruiting established a new daily record yesterday with 4201 men enlisted, far above the average 1500 daily since April 1. The surge marks a sharp rise in manpower for the force.
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Army
Washington
Regular Army
Publicity as a foe to newspapers urged at convention
Louis Wiley of the New York Times told the Associated Advertising Clubs of the World convention in St Louis that free publicity is illegal and deceptive. He urged a united front against advertisers who pressure editors and warned readers lose confidence when ads masquerade as news.
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St. Louis
Louis Wiley
New York Times
Associated Advertising Clubs of the World
Wilson
Wiley
United States
Veterans of Confederacy and Union Unite for Wilson Welcome
In Washington for the twenty seventh United Confederate Veterans reunion veterans and visitors mob the capital as President Wilson receives them with a pledge to defend liberty. Gen George P Harrison accepts a flag from Col Andrew Cowan as Stars and Bars fly beside Stars and Stripes. Memorials in Arlington and Manassas mark the gathering amid thousands of attendees and parade plans.
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Washington
United Confederate Veterans
Wilson
America
Marine Band
Mason's
United States
George P. Harrison
Andrew Cowan
Grand Army of the Republic
Harrison
James Tanner
New York
Second Manassas
Robert E. Lee
North
South
Louisiana Ransburg Briggs
Briggsdale
Ohio
Camp Chase
Bennet H. Young
Columbus
Jamesb. McCreary
Kentucky
Grand Army of the Republic Men and Sons of Veterans
Arlington National Cemetery
Manassas
Union Station
Italian Losses 180000 In Isonzo Front Report
Official government notice reports 180000 Italian casualties from the Isonzo front attack. Activity intensifies near Jamiano above Trieste as the front line remains dynamic.
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Vienna
London
Isonzo
Jamiano
Triest
Subscription Payment Deadline Notice
All subscribers must pay by June 15 to avoid discontinuation. Those who prefer can have collections made at their home or business for 13 cents per week. A $5.00 yearly rate requires advance payment. the new policy takes effect June 15.
Railroads claim billion dollar surplus and urge restraint
Former Kansas Governor Stubbs told the Interstate Commerce Commission that U S railroads hold a one billion dollar surplus and should not raise freight rates now. He warned a 15 percent increase would cost consumers and producers about 800000100 dollars while wartime taxes bite.
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Washington
Stubbs
Kansas
Interstate Commerce Commission
United States
F. W. Kelsey
O. Harris
American Nurserymen’s Association
Clifford Thorne
National Shippers’ Conference
Thorne
Rioting at Joliet Prison Leaves One Dead and Eight Injured
At Joliet Illinois on June 5 a riot by about 1000 convicts damaged the prison injuring eight and killing one. Fire damaged multiple buildings, losses around 200000 dollars. National guard troops armed with bayonets restored order after convicts resisted fire crews and spread fires. John Murphy reported leader suffered a fractured skull during clashes with guards.
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Joliet
National Guard
John Murphy
Made to Crawl to the Flag Then Kiss It
In Racine on June 5 John Robush a foreign worker at the J I Case Tin Co plant was forced by about 300 coworkers to kiss the American flag after allegedly saying he would not register or serve. He crawled on his knees to a flag spread on the ground and was compelled to salute it.
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Racine, Wis
John Robush
J. 1. Case Tin Company
United States
Weather Outlook for West and Virginia Regions
West Virginia expects local showers and thunderstorms Wednesday and Thursday with cooler temperatures on Thursday. Virginia also sees showers and thunder showers Wednesday and Thursday with little temperature change.
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West Virginia
Virginia
Nation-wide registration for war service completes without incident
More than ten million young Americans enrolled on Registration Day amid complete quiet reported by governors across forty-six of forty-eight states. The Census Bureau estimates are expected to be confirmed as officials sort and classify cards. Alaska and Hawaii will record later. absentees’ cards continue arriving from consulates worldwide.
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Washington
United States
Crowder
General Crowder
Alaska
Hawaii
State Department
Army
National Guard
Absentee Mail Instructions for Registration Certificates
The note explains that registration certificates cannot be mailed to some absentees and instructs the absentee to send their address to the registrar of the precinct. It directs requests to the registrar at the address with care of the sheriff, county, and state, and if the permanent home is in a city of 30,000 or more, to mail the card in care of the mayor of the city.
Virginia Governor Reports One Arrest in Cursing Incident
Governor Stuart said one arrest occurred in Virginia on June 5 to 6 for cursing the president and administration. J L Litz of Coeburn was arrested and held for trial. Israel Gerson of Richmond was jailed for registering twice as war registration day passed quietly with high enrollment and little disorder.
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Washington
Stuart
Virginia
Crowder
J. L. Litz
Coeburn
Richmond
Israel Gerson
Ensign Arrested After Obstructing Legislation Incident
In Omaha on June 5 a man named Ensign was arrested after a derogatory comment sparked a crowd to chase him through downtown streets until police rescued him. The incident centers on obstructing legislation and public safety.
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Omaha
Neb
F. Ensign
Ensign
Artillery Duel Signals Big Infantry Action Across Fronts
German air raid over Essex and Kent distracts from front lines. two killed, twenty nine injured, homes damaged while British aviators drive off attackers. Italian and Austrian clashes along Gorizia to the sea see repulses, with limited gains cited. British squadron bombards Ostend sinking a torpedo boat destroyer and chasing five other vessels. Austrian destroyer sunk by a submarine. In Belgium, Wytschaete remains a focal point as artillery duels continue.
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Essex
Kent
England
Wyitschaete
Belgium
Herlin
Wytschaete
Gorizia
Rome
Jamiano
Flower of City's Manhood Enrolls 637 at Princeton
Report notes no disorder in the county and that every man subject to conscription is thought to have enrolled in accordance with law. Officials announce 637 enrollments at Princeton reflecting orderly civic compliance.
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County
Princeton
Mercer County Conscription Enrollments Reported
No disorder noted in Mercer county yesterday as men subject to the army act enrolled. In Bluefield 1,409 men aged twenty one to thirty one registered and in Princeton 637 enrolled, with outlying districts not yet reported.
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Mercer County
Bluefield
Princeton
Registration Day Celebrates Bluefield Draft Parade
Yesterday 14 Bluefield men aged 21 to 30 registered under the army conscription act marking a pivotal city moment. A two mile parade through Federal Square drew nearly all residents as H B Lee, D R French, and Harry Capehart spoke of patriotism and the nation’s just cause in the war against Germany.
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Bluefield
Kaiser Bill
H. B. Lee
Federal Square
Bland
Federal
Graham
Mr. Lee
D. Rk. French
Harry J. Capehart
Washington, D. C
Germany
Goliath
David
Belgium
Lee
Earth
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