Nation Confirms Massive 1917 Registration Turnout
Washington reports more than 99 million young men enrolled for army service in the first U S military census. Crowder notes smooth cooperation across states with precincts keeping polls open past 9 pm. Hundreds of thousands refused to answer exemption questions, signaling strong patriotic participation. Alaska and Hawaii to register later as the process expands worldwide.
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Billings Honor Parade for New Soldiers
In Billings Montana on June 6 thousands of residents joined an honorary parade spanning over a mile. Five thousand men women and children marched to honor America's soldiers and to show unity across social classes in support of democracy and world freedom.
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Washington Welcomes Dixie Veterans at 27th Reunion
Thousands of veterans and visitors gather in Washington for the twenty seventh United Confederate Veterans reunion as President Wilson receives the Dixie soldiers with praise for unity and liberty. The opening session features Confederate leaders and a flag ceremony alongside Old Glory displayed with Stars and Bars. Colonel Andrew Cowan presents a US flag to General George P Harrison as Corporal James Tanner and Colonel Robert E Lee address the crowd.
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Emma Goldman Leads Bronx Anti Registration Clash
Several thousand people clash with police around a crowded Bronx hall hosting an anti registration meeting led by Emma Goldman and Benjamin Reitman. Police used clubs and barricades as arrests were made and order restored amid pro militant rhetoric and improvised threats.
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Riots Quelled At Illinois State Prison In Joliet
At Joliet Illinois a prison riot left one inmate dead and eight injured as about 1000 convicts protested new visitor rules. Fires tore through the yard and several buildings causing extensive damage estimated at 200000 dollars while guards used bayonets to restore order. Walter O Brien a former Chicago police sergeant was among the injured.
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Revolt in Niongola Spreads as Military Forces Take Control
In Shanghai on June 4 General Chang Hsun, military governor of Anhwei, arrived at Tianjin after talks with militarists and a Provisional government was formed. Hsu Shih Chang named dictator while the gendarmerie chief at Peking is asked to watch Li Yuan Hung, presumed prisoner and likely to resign. Peking has been isolated and strict censorship imposed.
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Li-Yuan-Hung
China Revolt Escalates as Provinces Defy Peking
Eleven provinces including Chi Li repudiated the Peking government while Sun Yat Sen and other revolutionaries hurry to Canton. Loyal south China provinces Kwang-Tung Kwang Si Yun-Nan may back the president if military governors push forward. President Li Yan Hung plans a war declaration against Germany if parliament quorum is met.
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Yun-Nan
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Strike Settled at United Verde Mines in Jerome
Two thirds of the 1,500 copper miners returned to work by noon yesterday and more workers were being added as arrangements were made. The United Verde and 15 small mines were affected by the strike begun May 24 demanding union recognition wage increases and changes in working conditions.
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