Balfour Says British Empire Bets on Democracy
Arthur James Balfour told Canadian parliament that the empire has staked its last dollar on democracy and will endure. He praised the self sacrifice of British dominions and warned that democracy must prevail to preserve liberty and civilization.
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Ottawa
Ont
Arthur James Balfour
America
England
Balfour
Mr Balfour
Canada
Australia
New Zealand
Regulations to govern exemptions under the selective draft
Washington May 29 Regula tions to govern exemptions under the selective draft are being worked out with a number of prominent lawyers. The jury wheel system will likely be used to select the first army of 500000 and exemptions considered only after drawing and district apportionment. Local exemption boards will review claims. civilians will compose all boards. General Crowder warns against over registering older men and stresses that married men 21 to 30 must register.
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Washington
First Army
Crowder
Roosevelt Would Put Objectors at Front
In New York a medical reserve corps recruiting meeting led by Colonel Roosevelt drew 174 physician signups for commissions. He criticized conscientious objectors and said if needed he would send objectors to the front where they would be shot, stating the move as a preliminary measure.
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New York
Medical Reserve Corps
England
Roosevelt
Italians Guests at Washington Reception
Washington welcomed the Prince of Udine and the Italian war mission at a Pan American Building reception hosted by Secretary and Mrs. Lansing. President Wilson and most officials were presented to the mission, which planned visits to New York and a possible tour of southern and central western cities. The first formal talks addressed shipping and Italy's import needs for coal and munition raw materials.
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Washington
Prince of
Udine
Lansing
Wilson
Mitchel
New York City
Italy
Industrial crisis in Petrograd threatens Russian war economy
Petrograd industrial unrest worsens as workers demand higher wages and eight hour days, with committees gaining control of factories. Ministers warn only miracles or ending the war can avert widespread closures and bankruptcy, despite rising wages and material shortages.
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Petrograd
London
Russia
M. Shingaroff
Moscow
Lonets
Ural
Rankin Delivers Maiden Speech on Food Bill in House
Montana representative Rankin spoke on the floor to advocate using women in the proposed food survey. Her remarks drew enthusiastic applause as the measure passed by an overwhelming committee vote, drawing the largest audience yet for the food bill debate.
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Washington
Rankin
Montana
Miss Rankin
Brazil Moves Toward War With Germany
In Rio de Janeiro the Brazilian chamber passed the government measure revoking Brazil’s neutrality in the Germany United States war by a 136 to 3 vote. Readers from major political factions supported the measure to join the Entente against Germany, canceling April 20 1917 decrees and signaling steps toward active participation.
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Rio Janeiro
Brasil
Germany
Zites
Prerteert Braz
Registration Instructions for Men Aged 21 to 30
The notice sets June 5 as the mandatory draft registration day for all men aged twenty one to thirty one, with no exceptions. It outlines the twelve questions to be asked, provides guidance on how to answer, and warns that failure to register carries a prison sentence.
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Main Street
Chicago
Cook County
Tlingis
War Dept accelerates airman training at six universities
The War Department orders quickened training of army aviators by 60 percent. Groundwork and elementary aerodynamics will be taught to army aviation students at six major universities under army officers. Participating schools are MIT, Cornell, Ohio State, Illinois, Texas, and California.
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War Department
Signal Corps
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Cornell University
Ohio Suite University
University of Ilinois
University of Texas
University of California
Alias Summons In the District Court of Montana
William Hodeskiss sues George J Seely and unknown claimants over real property in Teton County Montana The lands described include the south half of the northeast quarter and the southeast quarter of section 36 in township 26 north range 8 west containing about 200 acres The suit seeks a decree declaring plaintiff sole owner in fee simple and barring all adverse claims The summons requires answer within twenty days of service May 22 1917 Coffey Greene attorney for plaintiff Chateau Montana First pub May 25 1917
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District Court
Eighth Judicial District
State of
Montana
County of
Teton
William Hodeskiss
George J. Seely
Twenty-Six
Range 8
Montana Meridian
Teton County
Notice to Creditors Estate of John Harrington
Executor Edward J Nirsaberg announces the estate of John Harrington deceased and requests all creditors to present claims with vouchers within four months of first publication. Claims should be delivered to attorney Jas Sulgrove at Room 22 Larson Block Chateau Montana dated May 26 1917. First publication June 1 1917.
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John Harrington
Larson Block
Chateau
Montana
Edward J. Nirsaberg
Jas. Sulgrove
Notice of Contest in Land Office at Great Falls
Department of the Interior announces a contest against Kenneth A. Leach for Mims Everett's challenge to homestead entry No. 030011 filed December 14, 1914 for section 11 in township 24 north range 7 west Montana. Allegations claim abandonment lack of cultivation and residence over six months not due to military service. Dates: first May 11 1917 second May 18 1917 third May 25 1917 fourth June 1 1917.
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Department of the Interior
United States Land Office
Great Falls
Montana
Kenneth A. Leach
Choteau
Mims Everett
Township
Range
Meridian
United States
Retine R. N. Sutherlin
Resister
Guardian Sale Notice for Audrey Zeimantz Minor
Guardian ETHEL ZEIMANTZ will sell at public auction June 2 1917 at 2 PM at the court house front door Choteau Montana the undivided one half interest in the South Half of the Northwest quarter and the West Half of the Northeast quarter of Section Two Township 29 North Range 3 West Montana Meridian to the highest bidder for cash ten percent due day of sale and balance on court confirmation. sale subject to court confirmation.
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Eighth Judicial District
Montana
Teton
Audrey Zelmantz
Choteau
Teton County
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