Storm toll climbs as tornadoes sweep wide area
Across Missouri Texas Kentucky Oklahoma and nearby states a severe cyclone killed hundreds and injured more than two thousand. Reports say at least 400 dead and widespread destruction from Oklahoma to Missouri with towns like Peducal and Viola affected while Barnum and Bailey circus grounds suffered damage.
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Missouri
Texas
Chicago
Stern
Andale
Kan
Reviow
Peducali
Tety
Viola
Pittman
Lindsey
Papier Bluff
Misscouri
Barnum and Bailey's Circus
Mary Hileman
Addison
Kentucky
Lexington
William Loomis
Falmouth
Groves County
Dublin
Guns Shake Russian and Belgian Fronts
Berlin reports heavy gunfire across the Belgian coast dunes and the Ypres bend near Wytchaete, plus intensified bombardment from La Bassée to the Scarpe. On the Russian front, firings grew stronger at Smorgone, Baranovichi, Brody, and along the Zloczvt Tarnopol railway.
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Berlin
Ypres
Wytchaete
la Bassee Canal
Smorgones
Baranovichi
Brody
Zlochoft
Tarnopol
Billy Sunday Crowd Chooses Hymn 297 in New York
Billy Sunday asked 1,000 calling girls which hymn he should sing and they replied Sing 297. Hymn No 298 is Ring the Bells of Heaven. The event occurred in New York on June 2.
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Billy Sunday
New York
Baron Devonport Resigns as Food Controller
London reports Baron Devonport has resigned from the post of food controller due to ill health.
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London
American ships sunk by U boats in Atlantic patrol
London reports three American sailing ships sunk by German submarines. Dirigo was torpedoed with no warning on May 31 and later sunk by bombs after crew were landed at Plymouth. third mate John Ray drowned as boats were launched. Barbara was fired upon May 24 and Gibraltar ported crew. Frances M. attacked May 18 and all crew remained at Cadiz. Joseph C. Stephens aids survivors.
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London
John Ray
Plymouth
Joseph C. Stephens
Admiralty
Barbara
Gibraltar
Frances M
Cadiz
War Department reduces cantonment plan for mobilization
Washington June 2 The War Department announced a scaled back mobilization and training plan from 32 cantonments to 16 due to labor material and transportation limits. Secretary Baker said six sites would be tented with camps located in northern and southern states under Major General John J. Pershing's command.
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War Department
Washington
National War Department
Genral John J. Pershins
America
Baker
Jotary Baker
Quartermaster General's Department
Council of National Defense Committee
Congress
War College
Troops Join In Outbreaks In Catalonia
Madrid reports serious disturbances involving soldiers in Barcelona with several officers imprisoned at Montjuich fortress. Officers named include a colonel lieutenant colonel major captain and two lieutenants as the war minister confirms the incidents.
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Madrid
Carcelona
Montjuich
Brrcelona
Trolley Hit By Oil Train In Hammond Area Crash
A Standard Oil train crashed into the rear of a Hammond Whiting and East Chicago street car at Indianapolis boulevard. Two passengers Miss Lucy Douglas of Chicago and Stephen Kasuma of Indiana Harbor were seriously hurt. Several others were bruised and taken home before police secured their names. The street car was bound for Chicago. a rear impact could have caused many deaths if struck in the middle.
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Hammond
Ind
Hammond, Whiting and
Child Kills Easy Brother in Indiana Shooting Incident
Alma Busbe twelve years old picked up a shotgun left against a tree by her older brother. Believing it not loaded she aimed at her five year old brother Leonard and fired, instantly killing him. The incident occurred in Volpetubo Indiana on June 2. Austrians hurled back by Italians. Rome June 2. The Austrian masses attacked in the Vodice area but were repulsed. Paris June 2. French troops captured a German post south of Chevreux taking prisoners. Raids by Germans and an attack on the Casque were repulsed.
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Volpetubo
Ind
Alma
Leonard
Rome
Vodice
War Office
Paris
Chevreux
Mrs Philip Lydig to Aid War Relief Sale
New York society women sacrifice hats and gowns for war relief in a sublimated rummage sale. Mrs Philip Lydig is noted as one of the best saleswomen involved in the affair.
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Leonant M. Thomas
America
Charles Dana Gibson
New York
Philip Lydig
Illinois Passes Emergency Militia Reserve Bills
Springfield IL June 2 The senate rapidly approved two emergency measures to create a reserve militia and fix pay for enlisted National Guard and Naval Reserve at 1 dollar per day until federal emergency ends. The Buck bill authorizes organizing additional militia for home defense, facing labor opposition, and awaits house action for the governor's signature next week.
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Springfield
Ill
Senate
Buck
Oglesby
State Council of Defense
Cliffe
National Guard and
Naval Reserve
Congress
Confederate Veterans to Hear Wilson at Reunion
President Wilson has accepted an invitation to address the United States Confederate Veterans during their reunion starting Monday in Washington. He will speak Tuesday.
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Washington
Wilson
United States Confederate Veterans
War Tax Proposal on Male Aliens Considered
In a House speech Representative O'Shaunessy of Rhode Island proposed a war tax of 200 dollars on every adult male alien who has resided in the United States five years or more. The plan aims to raise about 400 million dollars. June 2 report from Washington.
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Washington
United States
O’shaunessy
Rhode
House Accepts War Budget After Defense Council Debates
The U S House accepted the conference report on the 3 billion war budget on June 2 after extended discussion. The council of national defense and its handling of public contracts were scrutinized before approval.
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House
Washington
Council of National Defense
Market Report of Hogs Cattle and Grains From Multiple Bourses
Hogs receipts 12 000 with light shipping and heavy packing quotes. Cattle receipts 2 006 with good to prime ranges and prices. Kansas City reports steady cattle and higher hogs with top at 15 90 and bulk around 15 00 15 85. East Buffalo quotes show steady cattle and strong hogs with heavy at 16 50 and top lambs 15 25. Cash grain notes No 3 hard 2 55 No 4 northern 2 40 2 42 Corn 1 52 1 57 Oats 0 64 0 62 0 64. Butter 40 41c Eggs 34 35c
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East Buffalo
Dunnine and Stevens
Livestock Commission
N. Y
Ewes
Calvert
Plaintiff warns to register or face draft penalties
President Wilson issues a nationwide warning to all men subject to the draft to avoid evading registration. Proclaims that those who withdraw from the United States to dodge the law will be prosecuted and face possible imprisonment, as federal authorities intensify efforts before next registration day. Investigations reveal Socialist circulars and anti draft chatter in the Midwest.
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Washington
Dene
Guokaut
Ohio
Tneen
Peporta
Department of the
Wilson
Dodgera
Wein & Proclamation
Woodrow Wilson
United States of America
United States
Act of Congress
Chicago
National Office
Socialist Party
St. Louis
Bertha Hale Brown
Middle West
Minneapolis
Argentine Wheat Seized by Spanish Government
Madrid reports the Spanish cabinet has ordered seizure of Argentine wheat aboard the steamer Rosario. The cargo, consigned to Switzerland via Cette, was taken to meet Spain's needs, according to Madrid dispatches.
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Bilbao
Spain
Madrid
Rosario
Switzerland
Cette
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Charles D. Gibson
Ameriagn
Safa
Kelsor
Autume
Persh NG
Illinois
Sir Wil, Robertson
American Press Association
Robertson
France
von Hindenburg
Kansas City
Covernment
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