San Salvador Destroyed By Volcanic Earthquake Catastrophe
San Salvador, capital of El Salvador, with about 64 000 residents, is reported destroyed after a catastrophe likely caused by an earthquake or volcanic eruption. Nearby towns Quezalapeque Nejapa Suchichoto Palsnal Armenios and Mejicanos also destroyed, with over 200 dead in the past two years. Survivors camp in streets as heavy rains continue.
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San Miguel
Salvador
San Salvador
Republic of Salvador
Tegucigalpa
Honduras
Quezalapeque
Nejapa
Suchichoto
Palsnal
Armenios
Mejicanos
Guatemala
Acajutla
la Libertad
Conscription Bill Introduced for Canadians in Commons
Ottawa reports Sir Robert Borden presenting a bill for compulsory military service for Canadians aged 20 to 45. He cites needs to field four or five divisions, requiring 70 000 to 84 000 enlisted men over seven months, and notes existing law already makes all Canadians liable for defense and overseas service if required.
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Ottawa
House,of Commons
Robert Borden
Canada
Britain Accepts Wilson Aims in War Note to Petrograd
London forwards to Petrograd a note approving the principle laid down by President Wilson in his message to congress. Britain says its war aims align with allied agreements and conform to those standards accepted over time.
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Britain
Russia
London
Great Britain
Petrograd
Wilson
Congress
Record price set for five months old bull calf
Worcester buyer D W Fields of Brockton paid 53200 for a five months old bull calf at the Holstein Friesian association convention auction in Worcester Massachusetts. The previous record price for a bull calf was 35000.
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Worcester
Mass
D. W. Fields
Brockton
Holstein Friesian Association
Peace Confab Postponed Likely to September
London reports that the international Socialist committee meeting planned for June in Stockholm could not occur due to various circumstances. Rumors cite the message, distributed by Reuter, that the gathering has been postponed until September.
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London
International Socialist Committee
Stockholm
Reuter
Congress Aims Final War Measures Action This Summer
Congress plans to dispose of long pending war measures in a hot weather session and begin consideration of new legislation providing at least a month or six weeks more work.
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Washington
Congress
War Messages for Schools by Committee on Public Information
A pamphlet issued for school study presents President Wilson era war messages with footnotes and notations. The document, arranged for detailed classroom use, aims to inform students about the nation’s war policies and public information efforts.
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Washington
Wilson
Committee of Public Information
New Stamp Tax Aims At Bank Checks And Drafts
Washington reports a new stamp tax on bank checks and drafts over five dollars. The rate set at two cents is tied to a war tax bill under consideration by Congress.
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Washington
Corm
Lee
Slackers Plead Guilty Before U.S. Commissioner
About a hundred men were arraigned before a United States commissioner in Belvidere on charges related to alleged evasion of the selective draft law. Pleas of guilty were entered by Slackers Stockford and Lillenas, with ongoing proceedings concerning their alleged referrals to Winther.
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Stockford
Lillenas
Inter Winther
United States
Belvidere
Arrest Orders Issued for War Registrants in 21 to 80 Group
Washington reports provost marshal general Crowder issued arrest orders for men aged 21 to 80 who lack a certificate of registration for war service. Quotas will be state based on census figures, not registration totals. Leniency ends. delinquents to be prosecuted, with possible imprisonment for failure to register. Local boards may grant exemptions case by case. A jury wheel is suggested to select cases for exemption review.
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Washington
Crowder
Bureau of the Census
Department of Justice
General Crowder
United States
Baker
Germany Holds American Prisoners As War Captives
Germany informs the United States it treats seventy four American merchant sailors captured by the Moewe as prisoners of war. The U S will supply extra food and necessities via Switzerland to ensure adequate care in the prison camp.
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Germany
Washington
United States
Moewe
Switzerland
Irish Convention Planned
London reports a government called Irish convention to address the Irish problem will include 101 members from all walks of life and be presided over by a chairman chosen by its members or, if unavailable, by a government appointee.
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London
Ireland
Strikers Clash in South River Killing Two in Factory Row
In South River New Jersey two strikers were killed and ten wounded in a clash between idle workers from the Hermony Adkam handkerchief mill and guards protecting strike-breakers on June 11.
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South River
N. J
Hermony Adkam
Dublin Inspector Mille Killed in Protest Meeting Incident
Dublin police inspector Mille died Monday night while attempting to prevent a meeting aimed at protesting the imprisonment of Leia rebels. Witnesses report he was struck by a stick or weapon during clashes with attendees.
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Dublin
Mille
Leia
Tragedy at North Butte Mines Claims 200 Lives
A June 9 fire at the Speculator and Granite Mountain mines of the North Butte Mining company in Butte Montana traps about 200 miners. Rescue work continues amid shifting shafts as water and gas hinder efforts with total losses feared at over one million dollars in damage.
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Speculator
Manus Duggan
Nipper
Duggan
Granite Mountain
Amoke
North Butte Mining Company
Army of Rescue
Peidoy Olghes
Idaho launches reward campaign against draft slackers
Idaho authorities authorize a 20 reward for the arrest of new slackers who failed to register during the grace period. The total state registration surpassed 000 as counties Fremont Telotio and Owyhee reported progress, while governor directs intensified efforts across the state.
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Horse
Idaho
War Department
Adame
Blavre
Howl
Fremont
Telotio
Owyhee
Indians in Montana Restless in War Dance Threats
Helena Montana Governor Samuel V. Stewart reports a telegram from Worsythe saying the Chef com Todians who refused draft registration conduct war dances and threaten violence amid tense conditions.
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Montana
Helena
Mont
Samuel V. Stewart
Worsythe
Chefcom Todians
Earthquakes Hit Villages in La Libertad Department
Reports say last week’s earthquakes destroyed numerous villages in La Libertad with many more suffering significant damage across the department. No further details on dates or casualties are provided.
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Salvador
Department
la Libertad
Wilson States War Aims No Annexations No Indemnities
President Wilson communicates U S war aims to the new Russian government, insisting no annexations or indemnities and no changes in territory except to ensure life and liberty for inhabitants. It rejects restoring the prewar status quo and calls for power changes to prevent future aggression. Ambassador Francis delivered the message in Petrograd.
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Washington
Wilson
Russia
United States
Germany
Francis
Petrograd
Chinese Block Measure Dissolution of Parliament
Pekin President Li Yuan Hung favors dissolving parliament to meet Gen Chang Hsun demands and has drawn up a dissolution mandate. Acting premier Wu Ting Fang has not countersigned, making effect uncertain. If enacted it would delay war declaration on Germany for six months while a new parliament is elected and seated.
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Germany
Pekin
Li Yuan Hung
Chang-Hsun
Wu-Ting-Fang
China
Bolivia names Jose Gutierrez Guerra president elect
Jose Gutierrez Guerra was elected president of Bolivia on May 6 and will be inaugurated on August 14. The country became the first American nation to break with Germany following the United States.
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Jose Gutierrez Guerra
Bolivia
Germany
United States
Holland’s Queen Escapes Injury in Train Wreck
Queen Widelning of Holland and escort escaped unharmed after a train wreck near Houten Utrecht on June 8 while returning to The Hague. The derailed train caused the accident but no serious injuries were reported.
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Holland
London
Queen Widelning
Hague
Houten
Utrecht
Three Murdered in New Jersey Farm Fire Case
In Mount Pleasant near Huntendon County a grim incident left William Jf Queen his wife and their daughter Ming Eleanor Queen dead. The farm buildings were destroyed by fire and investigators search for motive and suspects.
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New Jersey
Flemington
Jo-William Jf
Queen
Ming Eleanor Queen
Mount Mieasant
Huntendon County
Mrnday
King Constantine Abdicates Throne in Greece Crisis
Greece’s King Constantine abdicates in favor of his son Prince Alexander as Crown Prince George II plans to depart. Entente powers compel the change amid occupation actions by Italian and allied forces near Mount Olympus and the Albanian frontier. The former king and Prince George intend to leave Greece by British ship, heading to Switzerland via Italy.
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Athens
Constantine
Greece
Alexander
George II
Jonnart
Entente
Kanina
Elussona
Mount Olympus
Gulf of
Salon
Prince George
Zalmis
Switzerland
Italy
Prince Alexander
Vieas
Constantine I
George I
Saloniki
Irief
Milphthesios Ventselos
Noree Liner Bergensfjord Arrives at Atlantic Port
The Norwegian ship Bergensfjord arrived at an Atlantic port on June 12 bringing eight passengers. No submarine was sighted during the voyage.
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Atlantic
United States
Bergensfjord
Germans Starving Belgians and Prance Reported
A semi official statement from Germany claims Belgians and French civilians face starvation within three months as gulags and internment camps rise, reflecting wartime hardship and propaganda concerns.
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Glone
Germany
Heme
British Gains Reported as World War Fronts Roar On
British forces push at the Ypres line amid German counterfire and heavy artillery duels in the Austro Italian theatre. Aerial losses mount on both sides while Kronstadt faces government pressure and fleet loyalty signals amid rising tensions.
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London
Ypres
Marshal Haig
Y ¥Rtes
Teutons
Chemin-des-Dimes
Cerny
Corso
Macedonia
Vardar
Kronstadt
Council of Workmen's
Crisia
Relulle
Kidnapped Babe Found Drowned In Missouri Well
The body of Lloyd Kove, a baby reportedly kidnapped from banker J Holland Kent’s Springfield home, was found in a well on an abandoned farm. Autopsy results indicate the death occurred around four days earlier after the child was seized on a Wednesday night and ransom threats were received.
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Missouri
Springfield
Lloyd Kove
Chili
J. Holland Kent
Emperor William in Ghent Bombardment Keeps Safe
Dispatch from a Dutch Iron correspondent reports the German emperor with Field Marshal von Hindenberg and staff at St. Peter's station Ghent when it was bombarded by Entente airmen. The emperor's party was unhurt but three nearby officers were killed.
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London
Emperor William
von Hindenberg
Prince Kite Fredrich
St. Peter's
Ghent
Belgin
Entente
Navy restricts discussion on enemy movements and operations
Secretary Doulela under orders from Admiral Benson forbids all naval personnel from discussing or sharing information about disposition movements or proposed movements of rival military forces even within the service except with official channels and immediate family only.
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Washington
Doulela
Soogay
Benson
Offiel
Utes on War Path Report From Ignacio Agency
Fragmentary copy reports Utes approaching Durango and Ignacio area alleging threats by Volk Posey and followers. Text mentions Indian agent at Ignacio and tensions with renaky unit amid unsettled conditions near the reservation.
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Durango
Teporta
Posey
Inia
Ignacio
Renaky
Nook
German Aviators Die In Vast War Toll
Dispatches from Copenhagen report German aviators killed as the western battle intensifies. Berlin and Hamburg papers indicate heavy losses, with counts ranging from two to ten dead per patrol, reflecting a grim toll for the air war.
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Copenhagen
Gerwin
Searels
Berlin
Russians Refuse to Register in Phoenix Draft Question
Russians from a local colony refuse to register for selective service. The ceremony at the entrance is noted as painful and a fall in June marks thirty seven years since the event. Officials report challenges with documentation and adherence to registration rules.
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Phoenix
Prisoners Interned In Utah Arrive From Honolulu
Three hundred and twenty one German prisoners arrive Sunday morning and are moved to Fort Douglas after a long march and some illness. The detainees came from Honolulu and were placed under guard at East Lake City.
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Utah
East Lake City
Plan Export Restriction in Washington Amid Grain Purchases
Government warns of planned export controls as grain demand surges in markets. Officials say tender actions could shift supply and price, prompting scrutiny of traders and policy responses.
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Washington
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