National Guard Draft Authorized into U S Service
President Wilson issues a proclamation calling the National Guard into federal service to form part of a first war army of about 687,000. Maine to be mobilized July 15, August 5 for other states including New York Illinois Indiana Michigan and Washington. The proclamation outlines state calls and eventual drafting of National Guard members into the United States Army on August 5 1917.
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France
Wilson
Army of the
United States
United States of American
Woodrow Wilson
National Guard
National Guard Reserve
Mny
New York
Pennsylvania
Ohio
West Virginia
Michigan
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Town
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Maryland
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Virginia
North Carolina
South Carolina
Tennessee
Illinois
Montana
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Idaho
Oregon
War Department
Congress
Iowa
Virgina
Tlinois
Indiana
Kentucky
Georgia
Florida
Alabama
Mississippi
Arkansas
Louisiana
Oklahoma
Texas
Missouri
Kansas
Colorado
New Mexico
Arizona
Utah
California
Regular Army
Army of the United States
United States of America
Woodrow Avilson
Frank L. Polk
Initial orders issued to all registered men
Washington reports the draft machinery in full motion as Provost Marshal General Crowder issues a circular. Registration cards drawn in red ink will select registrants, with exemption lists posted after draws. Exemption claims gain five days and appeals ten days. selected men may not be summoned immediately. The government aims for 600,000 in training camps by September 1.
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Washington
Crowder
Raid on London Kills 37 In Second Luftwaffe Attack
London reports a second raid by about 20 German planes between 9 and 10 pm. Eleven aircraft were shot down, with seven others destroyed by British fighters from Dunkirk. Casualties listed include 28 men 6 women 3 children killed and 74 men 80 women 37 children injured, total 141. The city experienced no military damage, the raid lasting about twenty minutes. Crowds watched from rooftops and streets as the battle alarm sparked calls for reprisals and public anger at defense failures.
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London
Metropolis
The
Thames
North Sea
Dunkirk
Wenty
Totil
Cty
French Retake Trenches and German Capture on Aisne Front
Paris reports continued artillery activity along the front in France and Belgium. The French war office says a German surprise attack in Curspach wood Alsace was repulsed and another assault on the Aisne Chemin des Dames area failed. Berlin confirms German capture of French trenches on a three and a half kilometer front with 800 prisoners taken.
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Paris
France
Belghm
French War Office
Curspach
Alsace
Aisne
Chemin Des Dames
Eaur Pantheon
Aar
Berlin
War Office
Proclamation Bars Exports to Aid War Effort
President Wilson issues a proclamation prohibiting exports of foodstuffs and war materials except under license to conserve essential supplies for U S needs, military build up, and neutral cooperation, detailing penalties for violations and lines of authority. The measure covers coal, fuel, grain, meat, fertilizer, munitions and related items effective July 15, 1917, with enforcement guidance.
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Washington
Wilson
United States
New Chinese Provisional Government Declared Strong
Official dispatches from Washington say the republic has been re established at Nanking with Feng Kuo Chang, formerly vice president, serving as president of the new provisional government.
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China
Washington
Legation Hore
Nanking
Feng Kuo-Chang
Three Billion Bushel Corn Forecast Promises Big Crops
Washington reports a projected US corn yield of 3,124,000,000 bushels with record plantings and favorable June weather. Wheat and potato crops also show gains, while rye and oats stay strong. government forecasts detail state by state conditions and total production across principal crops.
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United States
Wilson
America
Department of Agriculture
Ilso
Ohio
Indiana
Tinois
Iowa
Missouri
Nebraska
Kansas
Minnesota
North Dakota
South Dakota
Aeres
Emma Goldman to jail in New York conspiracy case
Emma Goldman and Alexander Berkman were found guilty of conspiracy against the selective draft act. The jury deliberated 26 minutes. Mayor Federic Mudge sentenced them to two years imprisonment each and fined $10,000. After sentence they are subject to deportation. Berkman, a Russian, had prior time for an attack on Henry Frick. Goldman’s citizenship claim hinges on her father’s application.
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New York
Ily
Emma Goldman
Alexander Berkman
Federic Mudge
Imd
Berkman
Henry C. Frick
Emma Gourdman
Seventy eight draft evaders sent to prison in Chicago
Freeport Ti July 6 78 draft evaders were sentenced to one year and a day of hard labor in the Chicago house of correction by Judge K M Landis. Two others drew 80 day jail terms and one received 90 days.
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Freeport
Chicago House of Correction
K. M. Landis
Federal District Court
Whisky Prohibition Moves Through Senate Amid War Measures
The senate voted 65 to 12 to prohibit distillates and adopt Smoot’s amendment to commandeer bonded spirits at cost plus up to 10 percent profit. Immediate withdrawal looms as liquor stocks in bond may be seized for war needs. Beer and wine likely gain tax shifts while whisky viability collapses.
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Washington
United States
Senate
Smoot
Oth
Bond
Cummins
Iowa
Simmons
House
Six Die in Mare Island Navy Yard Blast
An explosion at Mare Island navy yard destroyed two storehouses and damaged magazines. Officially 31 injured and 6 dead including Allen F. McKenzie and family members. Vallejo and Santa Rosa reported windows shattered and the blast felt miles away.
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Vallejo
Cali
Tay
Mare Ishing Maivy Yard
Allen F. McKenzie
McKenzie
Dorothy McKenzie
Mildred McKenzie
George Stanton
Ny Damsteadt
Ordnance Department
San Francisco
Mare Island Navy Yard
San Francisco Bay
Santa Rosa
Mureteland
Bloomington Strike Ends After Arbitration Conference
Bloomington Ui July 10 The street car strike was practically settled after a two and half hour meeting by an arbitration committee. The street railway company recognizes the union and settles two major points of difference. Men will return to work at once. Conference will adjust points for the contract to be drawn up.
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Bloomington
Ann
Nen
Farm More Land This War Time Call to Action
An appeal urges Americans to boost food production amid 1917 shortages. It argues output must meet growing consumption as farmers leave fields for other work, urging land use in the United States and Western Canada, with easy terms on homesteads of 100 acres and low-cost purchases, to support war needs and allied efforts. It notes high wheat yields and invites readers to contact Canadian government agents for land options.
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Navy
Western
Canada
Separator and a Divorce Lawyer Mentioned in Quirky Exchange
A summer boarder is described as spending time in the dairy and showing interest in the separator. A tie label hints at involvement, and the line references a divorce lawyer named Nuny. The dialogue evokes a small community snapshot with humor and local character.
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Oura
Nuny
Cuticura Soap and Ointment Ad Sparks Substitution Talk
An old advertisement touts Cuticura Soap and Ointment for skin issues including eczema rashes and dandruff while noting free samples by mail. A humorous aside from the New Orleans States laments pants substitutions and the idea of wearing kilts.
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Cuttcura
Dept. Ly Boston
Ady
New Orleans
Distinguishing Violins and Fiddles in Old Saying
A rough quip notes one violinist earns a salary while a fiddler does not. The speaker jokes that the phrase about dogs and fleas leaves the canine sight unrecorded, reflecting a fragmentary, proverb-like digression.
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Frank CL. Polk
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Navy Yard
Mare Island
Ube
Fletcher
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