Government estimate may prove too high for draft
Reports from Washington indicate official projections for the first draft may fall short of government estimates. New Jersey and Wisconsin totals run below expectations. Minnesota predicts 249 000 registrations, about 140 000 under the national estimate. Officials plan to select those who will bear arms as returns finalize.
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Associated Presa
Washington
Marchal
General Crowder
New Jersey
Wisconsin
National Guard
Department of Justice
Sexarsenees Ee
Ognacuption
Tuttionay
Army
Navy
Marine
Minnesota
St. Paul
Adjt
Fred
Wood
Eatima
Etill Pew. Ie
Goal in sight says M'adoo
Fragmentary OCR notes reference M Adams or M'adoo speaking on progress toward a goal with a directive stance. The text hints at ongoing work, determination, and potential actions in various cities, but the passage is garbled and lacks clear names, dates, or outcomes.
Prisoners Reported Abused in Overcrowded Old Regime Walls
Readable fragments describe overcrowding, dirt, insects, and neglect of the sick in prisons. Accusations claim officers allowed abuses, while inmates remain without clear information or proper charges after months.
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Wearat
Regine
Avete
Nwns
Drinenern
Teeerst
Joffre Called Godfather of American Army Adviser
A semi official note says Marshal Joffre will continue as adviser to the American army. It credits him with shaping the plan and states France will keep him at disposal to share its lessons, strengthening moral and material support for the U S force in this collaboration.
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Py. Aspociate’ Press
Marshal
America
Eerhe
Senor
Marshal Joffre
France
Three Branches of Church Unite Meeting Nears
Delegates from across the United States and Canada gather in St Paul for a joint session of the Norwegian Lutheran church three branches. The union aims to form a single church, with the organization expected to be formalized by June 15 amid doctrinal debates over high and low church distinctions.
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Associated Press
Paul
United States
Canada
Tribute to Confederate veterans at U.S. Senate
After a brief session the Senate observed Confederate Memorial Day with a tribute from the lone surviving Confederate soldier present. He spoke of reconciliation and unity, noting generations will march down Pennsylvania Avenue to honor the nation’s unity rather than hatred.
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Associated Press
Senate
Sen- Bani
Lee
Zraeg
Ce Washington
Pennsylvania Avenue
Unitneattle Pacer
Waahl
Indians Rebel Run Leads To Narrow Win
Indians running back Rebel spearheaded a tense contest as Associated Press detail scarce in this distorted report. Cot and June selections hint at a game against Senviewaue with a late surge and defensive stand. Local vibes emphasize a hard fought effort by the Indians and a winning margin that mattered.
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Associated Presm
Ita
Waitton
Death in Bathtub Reported for Cayt John I. McGinnis
Investigators report Cayt John I. McGinnis of the Thirty-seventh Infantry died after a fall in a bathtub. He was struck, injuring his neck, and the incident was reviewed by officers in Kansas City.
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Fi. Snelling
Cayt
John I McGinnis
Kansas Ciy
Fargo Enlists 2206 Men Under Conscription Law
The Forum reports Fargo’s conscription turnout near two thousand with 2206 men listed. Exemptions reached 866, aliens 291, alien enemies 48. Booths closed by 9, with 1500 men providing results in a public notice.
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Fargo
Mi Sr
Rh Defense League
Tseessy
French government firmly entrenched after vote
Paris reports Premier Ribot's government solidified power as deputies back broad authority. The Temps notes the cabinet plans to disengage from revolutionary and pacifist drives and to pursue relations with allies and neutrals through channels of formal diplomacy.
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Aly Associated Press
Paris
Ribot
Experien
Chamber of Deputies
Temps
Inventor of the Cheroles alphabet tale from history
A fragmentary note credits an inventor associated with a Cheroles alphabet and mentions a person named Owighoees with ties to Washington. The text appears garbled, limiting clear factual detail about dates, places, or concrete achievements.
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Hon Wasnington
Quord
al Pee
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North Dakota Cities Reg An Chaotic Entry 2206
Fragmentary OCR notes discuss North Dakota cities registering or registering unclear. The text is garbled with repeated letters and lacks coherent details. No specific events dates people or organizations are readable.
North Dakota Registration Figure Estimated Between Seventy and Eighty Thousand
North Dakota authorities report an estimated 70 000 to 80 000 registrations. Adjutant General Tharaldson noted a smooth process with minimal disturbances and a high spirit statewide. Western Union reports indicate widespread county input and a strong turnout trend across the state.
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Bismarck
N. D
Tharalzon
North Eee
War Department
North Dakota
Cass County News Reports War Draft Totals Near 4500
Cass county lists 3619 registered men age 18 to 45 in 23 precincts with rests likely pushing county total toward 4500. Precinct reports include Addison 30 Amenia 47 Arthur 39 Barnes 36 Bell 10 Buffalo township and village 103 Cornell 26 Durbin 61 Empire 26 Everent 2 Fargo township 13 Harwood 44 Hunter village 64 Wisern 90 Mapleton 11 Tower City North Fargo 60 Fargo 2266. County auditor notes 68 precincts and orders from Bismarck require prompt registration of all qualified men. Registration board to verify cards, prepare triplicate report, and inform governor. Alphabetical lists will be compiled. registration heavier in Fargo area.
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Lsted
Addison
Amenia
Arthur
Barnes
Bell
Berlin
Buffalo Township
Fargo Township
Harwood
Hunter Village Gland
R. Tucker
Adjutant Generals Office
Bismarck
Mam
Ing
Biaard
American Steamer Sinks Submarine in Atlantic Fight
An American armed steamer sunk a German submarine after a running hour and a half duel with 60 shots exchanged. The state department reports the submarine raised briefly before vanishing, while Paris reports another submarine defeat near West Africa as the Orenoque engaged it in heavy seas.
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Associated Press
Washington
State Department
Paris
Minister of Marine
Atlantic
West Africa
Russia’s 1917 Campaign Plans Upset by Revolution
Times correspondent reports the Russian revolution wrecked entente plans for 1917. Before the upheaval Russian armies were in strong shape, with replenished depots, new divisions forming, and rising artillery and munitions. The absent expected Russian intervention changed the outlook of the western allied campaign and the writer praises Russian sacrifices since the war began.
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Associated Press
London
The
Times
Duluth Man Named Hoover Aide On Grain
Julius H. Barnes of Duluth, a leading wheat expert, is summoned to Washington by Food Administrator Hoover to advise on the grain problem. He will work mainly for the government with no pay, aiding in fixing minimum prices and coordinating grain sales to the allies and for army needs.
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Washington
Julius H. Barnes
Duluth
United States
Herbert C. Hoover
Barnes
Mr. Hoover
Protests Against Proposed Increase by Nurserymen Association
F W Kelney and Orlando Harris presented protests from nurserymen against the proposed increase. Clifford Thorne spoke for the shippers’ association, noting 1917 net earnings would be less than four dollars but arguing last year was abnormal in the financial history.
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Goveee Pore
Casnesee
Boul
Stubbs
F. W. Kelney
Orlando Harris
Clifford Thorne
Anal Shippers’ Association
Disorder at the Hats Houghton meeting sparks unrest
Report from Houghton where deputies and a sheriff confronted attendees amid anti referendum expressions. No speeches or banners appeared as tensions rose and officials warned against disloyal utterances. The scene featured scattered opposition and heightened patrol presence.
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Ae Hancock
Betas
Park Ami Ag
Herm
Bala
New Air Raid by Germans Kills Twelve
British reports say twelve people killed and thirty six injured in Lyne after a German air raid. Berlin claims five thousand kilograms of bombs and good hits near Sherness. London adds four German planes shot down near the channel. Ostend attacked by British aviators. British bombardments and trench raids continue in the Ypres sector amid ongoing war activity.
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London
Lyne
Sherness
Belish Pitny
Vy Jota
Ostend
Ines Becker
Ypres
Mtn
Terday
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