Relief Efforts Under Way After Illinois Indiana Tornado Outbreak
Mattoon and Charleston residents organized relief as death tolls rise after a tornado that wrecked 140 blocks in Mattoon and damaged Charleston. About 500 injured, 2,000 homeless, with rescuers, nurses, and public buildings aiding victims. Ranks of Fourth Illinois infantry deployed to Charleston.
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Volunteer system shown to be failing says officers
Washington officials cite daily recruiting figures to argue the volunteer system has broken down in wartime. Yesterday 2,237 joined the regular army, bringing total since April 1 to 87,518, with Illinois and New York leading. Officials warn enlistment must rise to 10,000 or 20,000 daily or conscription will fill the ranks.
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Leonard Knocks Out Freddie Welsh to Take Lightweight Crown
Benny Leonard defeated Freddie Welsh in New York last night to win the world lightweight title. Leonard delivered a series of rights and jabs, forcing Welsh to the ropes and to the canvas multiple times before the referee stopped the bout in the ninth round.
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Rankin Delivers Maiden Speech on Food Bill
Representative Rankin of Montana gave her maiden speech in the House and won an amendment by unanimous vote in the committee of the whole. She argued for using women's services in the proposed food survey and stated that women must share in world work to ensure universal feeding. Tremendous applause followed as members crowded to hear the first congresswoman's remarks.
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Italian G Rest After Attack Toward Triest
Italians pause near the Gulf of Triest after a major push toward Triest with heavy fighting north of Gorizia. In the Plava sector Austrians repulsed. Italians claimed gains on hill 52 and prisoners. Reports claim both sides captured large prisoner totals with Italians reporting 23 681 and Austrians 14 500.
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Roosevelt would put objectors at front
At a New York recruiting meeting led by the Medical Reserve Corps Colonel Theodore Roosevelt condemned conscientious objectors. He said if given power he would strip their vote and place them at the front where they would face combat.
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Italians Guests at Lansing Reception
Washington reports heavy rain as the Prince of Udine and Italian war mission members were hosted by Secretary and Mrs. Lansing at the Pan American building. President Wilson and Cabinet officials met the delegation while plans for future visits to New York and other cities emerged. The Italian mission opened talks on shipping and Italy’s import needs for coal and raw materials.
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Hoover Says Food Prices to Fall Under New Administration
Washington May 30. Hoover outlines plan to cut consumer food costs by reducing producer consumer price margins. Central administration will oversee executives for staples like grain flour meat and sugar to stabilize prices and boost production. Volunteers from many sectors will support decentralization to state food groups.
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Sentiment for revolt grows in Württemberg Germany
Washington May 30 A considerable sentiment for revolution in Württemberg is shown in Frankfort Zeitung dispatches. May 25 report says a minority of the social democratic party bolted as the majority refused to advocate revolution. The minority joined the independent democrats.
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Two Killed in Melee At United Verde Mine
Jerome Arizona May 30 Two men were killed when shots fired into a fleeing group of United Verde mine employees at the mine exit near the United Verde and Pacific railroad station. A guard Jim Evans 18 was among the dead. W N Terry guard was dying and Horace Garrison watchman was wounded. Gencaro Mayogotla Italian employee also killed.
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Egyptian Cotton Arrives Amid Mediterranean Chase
A steamship delivered a cargo of Egyptian cotton valued at 8 million dollars to an Atlantic port after a 10 day voyage during which the captain said the vessel dodged submarines in the Mediterranean Sea.
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Mediterranean
Aggressive Effort Aims at Draft Registration Evasion
Attorney General Gregory orders U S attorneys and marshals to prosecute all parties involved in anti draft agitation from New England to Texas. Officials suspect German agents may be behind the campaign and vow 100 percent registration with prompt prosecutions for evaders. Registrants face reminders of President Wilson's April war message as women distribute copies at the booths.
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Illicit Vodka Trade Sparks New Russian Peril
Petrograd reports a rising illicit sale of vodka and intoxication as a threat to internal peace. An appeal from the executive committee of the council of war appeals to citizens, accusing the black hundred of fomenting disorder to destroy the republic and undo the monarchy.
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Unio Sunk by German Submarine Off Corunna
The Norwegian steamer Unio of 3000 tons was sunk by bombs from a German submarine near Corunna. The captain and crew of 24 reached the Spanish port after the attack.
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The Soldier and the Tombs A Parable of Prison Life
A train bound soldier speaks of his changing life from home to barracks to khaki and numbered identity. A later anecdote recalls a former New York mayor receiving a complaint about a thieves' haven, the police response, and the remark that the center street jail was the Tombs.
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