Fourteen Dead in Oklahoma Cyclones Sweep Ten Counties
Oklahoma City reports fourteen dead and extensive damage from a series of cyclones across ten counties. Five killed at Colgate and Drake in Murray county. one at Durant. three in Love county. Two hundred buildings demolished at Colgate. all wires down as the toll rises. Additional tornadoes hit Coffeyville Pomona Olathe Paducah and other Midwest towns with multiple fatalities and injuries.
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Brazil Reverses Neutrality in U S Germany War
Buenos Aires reports President Braz signed a law revoking Brazil neutrality in the war between the United States and Germany. The vote on the bill stood 47 to 14.
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United States
Germany
Compromise Possible in Jefferson City Water Rates
At a Capital City Water Company hearing the Utility Commission discussed a potential compromise to fund a filtration plant without hiking private consumer bills. Large users could bear more of the burden while a six cent rate for state water remains critique. Valuation disputes and revenue needs drive the case, with a decision expected in about two months.
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Young Men Arrested Escaping Across Border
Twenty six young men were arrested in Laredo Texas as they tried to cross into Mexico. They are charged with seeking to avoid conscription.
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Laredo
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Mexico
Jefferson City Proclaims June 5 1917 as City Holiday
The mayor of Jefferson City proclaims Tuesday June 5 1917 a city holiday to honor Regis day and Missouri Navy day. He urges suspension of business and labor, decoration of buildings with national colors, and a 2 PM assembly at the courthouse for speeches by well known orators.
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Windstorm wrecks Barnum and Bailey tent causing panic
A Uniontown windstorm toppled the Barnum and Bailey circus tent injuring seventy people and killing one woman. Six elephants stampeded, trampling many as they broke from trainers while seven horses ran loose. rescuers converged to save spectators under the packed tent.
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Uniontown
Barnum and Bailey Circus
Strikes Decided in Petrograd Plants in War Work
London reports that more than 120 large Petrograd factories, many in war industry, have decided to strike or pause production after conciliation talks failed. Workers demand a six hour day and a 150 ruble monthly minimum for women, with some Socialist factions openly opposing War Minister Kerensky.
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Armed Men Patrol Green County for Kidnapers Hunt
Springfield Missouri June 1 squads of armed men patrol every road out of Green county to capture Lloyd Keet kidnapped at 14 months old. Five hundred cars stand by to move once leads are confirmed. Banker Keet denies receiving more letters and says friends trailed him. Prosecutor O Day and police chief coordinate the effort with guards along the route.
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Mrs Vic Haake Dies After Illness At Hospital
Mrs. Vic Haake died yesterday afternoon after a long illness at the hospital. She was 41 and is survived by her husband and two children. The funeral will be held Monday morning at St. Peter's church.
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Osteopath Dr O W Barnes Opens City Office
O W Barnes of Sheridan Wyoming arrives to open an osteopathy office in the Central Trust building on the third floor. He is a Kirksville graduate from the American Osteopathic Institute and brings a solid local recommendation from his hometown where he had a successful practice. He left Wyoming due to disagreements with local attitudes.
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Wyoming
Liberty Loan Subscriptions Grow in Cole County
Central Missouri Trust Co and First National Bank report $189 000 subscribed of $285 000 Liberty Bonds allotted to Cole County. Names of subscribers released by the Central Missouri Trust Co show total pledges of $89 000 from the bank and individuals. Officials expect larger sums as other county banks remit their subscriptions.
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Hobbs
Annes
BOF. Wilson
C. C. Hewitt
V. DeWyl
Mary Frances Noel
Porto Ricans Arrive Aiming for Military Enlistment
Thirty Porto Ricans aged 21 to 30 arrived by steamship from the West Indies and announced plans to enlist for service abroad. They described a strong war spirit in Porto Rico and solid support for the president and the allied cause.
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New York
West Indies
Porto Rico
Naval Day plans for Tuesday in city parade
Mayor Chapman proclaims June 5 a holiday named Registration Day and Navy League Day. A large parade with about 8000 participants is planned, including 1000 students, 25 Red Cross nurses, 50 Liberty Girls, and a Bluejacket delegation. Navy enlistment efforts are encouraged, with speeches by John P Leahy at the courthouse yard at 2 30 and naval pictures at the Gem theater.
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State Council For Defense
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Madison
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Prisoners Registered by Clerk in County Office
Four prisoners confined in the county jail were taken to the office of County Clerk Dlerckx yesterday to fill out registration cards. The four men, aged unknown, were registered in time for upcoming procedures as registrars prepare blue cards on Tuesday.
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National Guard to Sail for France in Autumn Annex
Washington reports the National Guard will join Pershing's expedition as first reinforcements. Sixteen new training camps will be wooden except for others in canvas. Guardsmen will train in southern cantonments before overseas service with deployment dates around July 5 and August.
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Washington
Pershing
America
War Department
National Guard
Five Changes in War Revenue Bill by Senate Committee
Washington June 1 five changes were approved by the senate finance committee in the war revenue bill. An auto tax on car cost raises 42000000 dollars. A cigar tax ranges from one to seven dollars per hundred. Sugar drawback repealed. Tickets to moving picture shows costing 25 cents and under exempt from tax. Annual income over 800 dollars to be disclosed for taxation.
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Washington
Senate Finance Committee
Baseball scores from Brooklyn and New York games
Brooklyn defeats Chicago 5 to 4 while New York beats St Louis 2 to 1 in District play. American League results show St Louis 4 Washington 2 and Cleveland 3 Boston 0 with other scores listed.
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Weather Report Rain Warmth Rise in Weekend Forecast
Rain and warmer today with a mostly unsettled Sunday. Expect higher temperatures and increasing humidity as the weekend progresses.
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