Wilson Signs Draft Act Sets Date for Registration
Washington May 21 President Wilson signed the conscription act after striking the clause allowing Theodore Roosevelt volunteer units. He fixed June 5 as the registration day for men aged twenty one to thirty one, on whom the draft would be imposed with exemptions only as provided by law. The proclamation calls all eligible men to register at their local precincts and to cooperate with the process nationwide.
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Methods of Draft Quick Census to Be Taken
Edward B. Clark argues for selective conscription with focus on physical fitness and lack of dependents. The piece discusses first 500000 volunteers, officer training needs, and the role of willing individuals, outlining how the army will be organized and who may lead. It notes the government prefers volunteers and details reassignments of generals and officers amid wartime expansion.
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Wealthy cattleman Lyons slain in El Paso ravine
The body of Thomas Lyons, millionaire cattleman from Silver City New Mexico, was found in a El Paso suburb ravine with head crushed and robbed. He had arrived from Deming New Mexico during the night. Lyons had come from Rochester New Mexico. The Treasury Department announced a third offering of 200 million dollars in treasury certificates. Officials expect banks and trust companies to subscribe within two or three days.
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Lesson on the Believer Spirit and Persecution in John
The lesson stresses the Holy Spirit’s role as helper from the Father, called the Spirit of Truth, enabling believers to testify for Jesus. It outlines the Spirit’s world presence, conviction of sin and righteousness, and the coming judgment, plus the Spirit’s guidance into truth and the evolving intimacy with Jesus from servant to brother.
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Fire devastates Atlanta area killing few. $3 million loss
A large fire along Decatur Street in Atlanta swept north and northeast destroying hundreds of buildings from shacks to homes up to 8 000 dollars, with estimated losses around three million dollars. Martial law measures shepherded thousands of homeless into shelters as fire crews, aided by distant apparatus, battled for hours. one death reported and about sixty injured.
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Demands Satisfaction From Berlin Over Patricio Sinking
London to Madrid exchange telegraph reports Spain’s government note in Berlin seeks immediate satisfaction and future guarantees after the sinking of the Patricio. The dispute centers on guarantees and response to the incident.
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Ottawa guests mimic bread cutting to curb waste
In Ottawa Ontario guests at the table of King George cut their own bread to avoid waste, a practice noted by J.D Mazen after his return from England with Canadian Premier Borden. This reflects economic strains and wartime thrift influencing official hospitality.
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Expert Chosen to Oversee Locomotive Setup In France
Topeka's Kane Clyde Piney has been selected to supervise the setting up of British and French locomotives built in the United States. The appointment places Piney in a key role coordinating international locomotive projects for railway operations.
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Clyde W. Piney
United States
Caffey Nominated U.S. Attorney for Southern District of NY
Francis G. Caffey of New York was nominated by President Wilson to be United States attorney for the Southern District of New York.
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New York
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Workers Receive 10 Percent Wage Increase Across New Bedford Mills
The Cotton Manufacturers' Association of New Bedford voted a ten percent raise for 35,000 mill operatives. The higher wages will add about 2 million dollars annually to the payroll across the local mills.
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