Britain weighs conscription to bolster army
London reports alarm over failed recruitment pushing Britain toward possible peacetime conscription. War Minister A Duff Cooper cites pacifist church sentiment and student opposition as major obstacles while urging church leaders to take a clear stand. Army shortfalls loom as Britain contemplates expanding infantry and naval manpower.
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London
Flanders
A. Duff Cooper
Duff Cooper
Church of England
War Office
Baldwin
Territorial
Cambridge
Oxford
Great Britain
Navy
War Department
U S Airship Plans Stir Interest After Zeppelin Flights
Washington reports that German zeppelin service across the North Atlantic spurs interest in American airship development. Proposals include reconditioning the Los Angeles, building two medium dirigibles for the navy, and a giant commercial craft, with funds pending congressional action.
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Washington
North Atlantic
Los Angeles
Germany
United States Navy
Akron
Macon
Frankfort
Lakehurst
N. J
Navy Bureau of Aeronautics
Navy
Congress
Haydn Died 127 Years Ago Leaving Vast Musical Legacy
The article notes the death anniversary of Josef Haydn nicknamed Papa. It highlights his prolific output including 126 symphonies 77 string quartets and major works The Creation and The Seasons and contrasts his era with modern tastes like hot or swing music.
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Papa
Josef Haydn
Papa” Haydn
Bills Arrive For Wives And Daughters Spring Clothing
A grim day for heads of families as envelopes arrive with spring clothing bills for wives and daughters. Breakfast may see sharp words as the figures sink in, underscoring the harshness of daily life.
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Nice
John Godfrey Saxe Died In Melancholy After Bright Life
On June 2, 1816 John Godfrey Saxe was born and lived as a leading humorist noted for humorous verse. He died a bitter man in abject melancholy, showing that fun in writing can carry a heavy personal cost.
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John Godfrey Saxe
Rittenhouse Observes Venus Aids Early Sphere Measures
Philadelphia scientist David Rittenhouse peered at Venus on the night of June 3 1769 and performed calculations that yielded the first approximately accurate measurements of the spheres. The remark on the circumference of a heavenly sphere notes its value for conversation.
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David Rittenhouse
Philadelphia
Venus
Mexico Declares War on United States in 1845
The entry notes June 4 1845 as the day Mexico declared war on the United States and mentions ongoing U S pensions to widows of Mexican War veterans.
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Mexico
United States
First chapters of Uncle Tom's Cabin published in 1850
On Friday June 5 1850 Harriet Beecher Stowe received a kinfolk letter urging a pen to reveal slavery as a nation’s curse. On June 6 the first chapters of Uncle Tom's Cabin appeared, marking a pivotal moment in abolitionist literature.
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Harriet Beecher Stowe
Hattie
First Year Print Run of 120 Editions Revealed
A historical note states that the work was issued in book form with 120 editions printed in its first year, indicating high initial demand.
Nathan Hale Treason Betrayal Equals Hanging on Hale Birth Anniversary
The text recalls Nathan Hale and a worthless cousin who betrayed him while Hale spied on the British. Hale was hanged after the betrayal, and the passage notes the 181st anniversary of Hale's birth.
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Nathan Hale
Nathan
Hale
Bedside Teaching Helps 19 Iowa Pupils Rise Above Disability
Nineteen children received bedside instruction under Supt Arthur Deamer as part of public school effort. The program, expanded from two to three hours weekly, seeks to aid those with physical handicaps. Teachers Miss Anna Barrett and E W Steffen report progress, with several students returning to regular schooling and others gaining reading and writing abilities through specialized methods.
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Iowa
Anna E. Barrett
E. W. Steffen
Minnesota's oldest blacksmith claims title in Bird Island
Bird Island, Minn. John Fewer, 85, is identified as Minnesota's oldest blacksmith. A resident since 1885, he began blacksmithing at age 15 and once shod horses for the St. Paul Railway company.
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Bird Island
Minn
John Fewer
Minnesota
Fewer
St. Paul
Monday's Astrological Forecast Warns of Legal and Personal Risks
The forecast cites afflictions in planetary positions and warns of danger and regret from impulsive behavior and wrathful speech. It notes potential legal entanglements and advises discreet conduct to avoid pitfalls. A birthday individual may face challenges requiring early training to channel energy and talent.
Gale of Old Bridge Plank To Be Auctioned
Notice announces the sale of about 300 old bridge planks at public auction on June 8 at 2 30 p.m. The items are described as old bridge plank stock to be sold to the highest bidder at a specified location and time.
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Cedar Rapids
Iowa City
Old Bridge
Tee
St. Iercated
Prytheres
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