Cavalry regiments may become artillery in national defense plans
The article discusses the U.S. plan to convert National Guard cavalry regiments into field artillery as part of strengthening the regular army. It notes federalization criteria, recruitment methods, and the shift of guard units to front-line roles with the regulars, while emphasizing border service and the need to avoid cliques in recruitment.
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Edward B. Clark
Washington
National Guard
War Department
Uncle Sun
United States
Hino
IHSEE
Henneyvania
National ‘Army
Jong
Bard Service
Saat Hans
A Much Traveled Man Converts Ditch Digger to Navy Hope
A veteran recruiter tries to enlist a young ditch digger, selling travel and navy benefits. The boy, who has "traveled" only to Troy, N. Y., replies that he has not seen London Paris Cuba or South America, prompting the recruiter to press the opportunities of service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Navy
London
Paris
Cuba
South America
Troy
Indianapolis
Storm King Unappeased Toll Rises Across States
Tornadoes devastate Colgate Oklahoma Coffeyville Morse Brownwood and surrounding areas. At Colgate 160 homes destroyed eleven killed and up to thirty seriously hurt. Cumulative deaths reach over eighty with extensive property damage across Oklahoma Texas Kentucky Missouri and Kansas.
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Kansas City
Missouri
Oklahoma
Kansas
Colgate
Coffeyville
Kan
Morse
Brownwood
Panhandy
Coutties
Texas
Kentucky
Oklahomm
Teget
Vawerine
Mit Continent
Tie Erorn Nut
Ottaln Lide
New York Port Closure Affects Incoming Vessels
Reports say the New York port was closed on Friday to certain vessels and pilots, halting non permitted ships from passing the Narrows. Authorities moved to curb traffic as gate operations were prepared and the closure extended to other routes.
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New York
Tuoenir
Wade Knoven
Poviian Saan Iter Diplomatie Rela
Gerang
Enetonia
Socialist quits party in New York amid Latin American ties
A New York socialist resigns from the party accusing its leadership of derailment. Meanwhile reports claim 30 Puerto Rican volunteers aged 6 to 60 arrive from the West Indies to enlist in the army as Spain aims to seize Argentine wheat aboard the Rosario steamer. A new revolution unfolds in San Luis Potosi after a gubernatorial vote, per Saltillo reports.
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New York
Parto Rivany
West Indies
el Veniog
Spain
Tilday
Madrid
Rosario
Nuevo Laredo
Mex
San Luis Potosi
Saltillo
Scientists Enrolled and Navy Mobilization Remarks
Washington reports five thousand scientists engineers and skilled mechanics enlisted by the civil service commission for war service. London notes cereal ship losses at six percent per Kennedy Jones director of food economy. Chicago quotes Capt. W A Moffett predicting the US Navy will need 600000 men as the war continues.
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Washington, D. C
Civil Service Commission
London
Great Britain
Kennedy Jones
Huge Neete
Navy
Chicago
United States Navy
W. A. Moffett
Great Lakes Training Station
Chub
Charleston Tornado Relief Appeal Seeks Aid
The Charleston area suffered a devastating tornado that destroyed 400 homes and left 2,500 homeless. Twenty five people were killed and over 300 injured as utilities and depots were wrecked. The relief committee asks for funds, clothing, bedding, and other aid, with checks payable to H. Johnston, Treasurer, for dispatch to a stricken community.
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Charleston
Th. Johnston
War aims described as defense and territorial extension
The paper outlines German war aims as extending territory to defend against foreign conquest and to secure guarantees for self protection. It notes alignment with British positions, citing Lord Robert Cecil and Arthur Balfour as linking to defense and reparation, including Belgium and Serbia, and mentions Poland Alsace Lorraine and Italia irredenta.
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Sembaffiea
Nord Deuterde
Allpetivine Zeitung
Germany
Aniely
Dewnspiper
Robert Ceeil
Huntieh
Mal Asquith
Aw Quiths
Poland
Alsace-Lorraine
Italia
Belgium
Servia
France
Mattoon Relief Committee Appeals for Immediate Aid
The Mattoon Illinois Relief Committee broadcasts telegrams urging outside financial help for a city hit by extensive homelessness and property loss. They report 2500 people affected, over a million dollars in damages, and appeal to send funds to treasurer Fred A. Kinnel.
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Mattoon
Fornlly
Fred A. Kinnel
TO GOVERN REGISTRATIONWashington DP
Registration notice instructs eligible voters to register in their home precinct or contact the county clerk, with June dates and penalties for failing to register. It lists eligible military and naval personnel and urges in person turnout, or a proxy if ill.
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Washington
Naval
United States
Reeutae Army
Teen Liv Army
Officers Nerve Corps
National Guard and
National Guard Reserve
Navy
Quarine Corps
Coast Guard
Naval wilHip
Naval Reserve Force
Matine Corps Reserve
Naval Volunteers
Navy Department
Rome
Chinese provinces declare independence amid emperor restoration push
Military governors in Anhui Henan Shantung Shenshi and Chektang along with Mukden proclaim independence after President refuses to cancel decree dismissing Premier Tu an Chi Ju t. If the secession wins it could tilt China toward allies, with governors backing entry into the war. A presidential conference was held yesterday. Kansas harvesters face 5000 to 8000 bands needed for wheat harvest per C H Danner. Earth tremors shake Washington area for two hours, center estimated 4000 miles away.
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Pekin
China
Anhui
He[nan
Shantung
Shenshi
Chektangs
Mukden
Tuan Chi Jut
Washington War Tax Plan Targets Coffee and Tea
Senate Finance Committee backs a war tax bill raising about 40 million dollars through a 2 cent per pound tax on coffee and a 6 cent per pound tax on tea. It also proposes eliminating the current 12.5 percent tax on war munitions, valued at 25 million dollars, and reports a fatal shooting near Durant Oklahoma where farmer R L Wilkerson was killed in his bed as two of his children aged 10 and 8 are held in connection with the crime.
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Russia
Washington
Fey Americin
Devillef
Deere
John Ah
Prien
Ghent
Germany
Tie Peete
Freedomy
Americta Participarion
Leonold
Prticipa
Chan
United States
Armen
Lyteririon
Washington, D. C
Senate
Durant, Okk
R. L. Wilkerson
Bennington
Negro Training Camp Opens in Des Moines
The first training camp for negroes aiming to become reserve officers opened in Des Moines under War Department auspices. Those who complete the rigorous course will train the negro regiments.
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Tes Moines
War Department
Boy Scouts Emphasize Religious Element in Citizenship
The Boy Scouts of America assert that recognizing God is essential to good citizenship and the oath, while remaining non sectarian in attitude. They require affiliated groups to address the boy's religious life within their training.
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Boy Scoute of
America
Maine
Boy Scouts of America
Boy Scout Movement Endorsed as Civic Training Over Military Drill
Prominent military and civic leaders including Col Theodore Roosevelt Maj General Leonard Wood and the secretary of war back the Boy Scouts of America as the proper training for boys. They argue the movement offers more beneficial training for Scout age youths than military drills and prepares them for full citizenship.
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Boy Scout Movement
Boy Scouts
Coele Sau
Theodore Roosevelt
Leonant A. Wood
Secretary of the Navy
United States Army
Boy Scouts of America
Boy Scouts of American
Scout Movement
United States
Wore
Ede
Scouts Know How In Emergencies
A scout learns to stop bleeding and bind wounds after injuries. He knows to ease burns and to provide care. If someone is dragged from water and unconscious he immediately begins rescue breaths and chest compressions to restore respiration and circulation.
State seeks Scout aid in battle against tussock moth
Ohio for the first time calls on the Boy Scouts to help fight a plague of tussock moths threatening trees around Canton McKinley’s hometown. The pest has damaged streets and public greens, prompting a coordinated statewide effort with Scouts assisting forestry crews.
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Ohio
Boy Scouts
Camton
McKinley
Tips for Scouts on Leadership and Home Garden Help
A call to Scouts to offer leadership to organizations and assist teachers by tending school and home gardens during vacations. Advice to save crops by canning and drying before harvest, raise poultry, and repurpose neighbor’s food scraps for feeding at low cost. Emphasizes eliminating waste.
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National Army
Seth
Storm King
Socialist Quits Party
Cme 1 Allerita
Bn Spirge
So Halla
Fort MacPherson
Georgia
Charles Brown
Brown
Hugh Comer
Comer
Alabama
J. Catta, Jr
Catta
Florida
Dan Fowle
Fowle
North Carolina
III
Kansas Harvesters
Topeka
C. H. Danner
State Free Employment Bureau
Georgetown University
Eddy
STATE
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