Only 687000 to be chosen from ten million registrants
The War Department disclosed that 687000 men will be selected from June 5 registrants to fill vacancies in the national army and guard. States must supply quotas by region, with North Dakota 5606, Minnesota 17854, and Montana 7872. Exemption boards are forming as preparations for the drawing proceed, likely to select about 7000 numbers to determine order of liability for service.
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Washington
War Department
First
National War Army
National Guard
Regular Army
North Dakota
Minnesota
Montana
Baker
Diatrictn
Septaiearien
Uly
War Dept to issue bronze badge with exemption certificates
The war department plans to supply a bronze badge with the inscription exempted A. 8 with each exemption certificate to reassure the exempted group and prevent embarrassment or suspicion of slackers. The move aims to reinforce the status of those granted exemption.
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War Department
Rural Schools Are Important for the Nation
Portland July 13. Mrs Mary C Bradford Colorado public instruction chief told the National Education association that rural schools support modern civilization. She urged consolidated schools, community use of school plants, trained teachers, adequate salaries, and campaigns of education to build a unified, beautified rural system serving all humanity.
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Portland
Ore
Mra
Mary C
Bradford
State of
Colorado
National Education Association
Intel
Korniloff Turns Toward New Objective at Styrj
Petrograd reports General Korniloff shifts focus after Halffiez 48 in Russian hands toward Styrj, a 30,000 population railway hub at the Lemberg Lawoczne line junction with a branch to Chodorow. Defenses are strongest east and northeast, weaker to the south, with expectations of a major counterattack on the northern front.
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Petrograd
Halfiez
Korniloff
Styrj
Lemberg
Lawoczne
Chodorow
Hungarian Crops to Be Seized by Government Soon
Paris July 18 The Hungarian food administration bureau announces that new crops will be seized by the government after harvesting and threshing. Farmers may keep only what is needed for private use and seed. The rural population's monthly flour allotment is expected at 37 pounds per person.
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Paris
Hungarian Food Administration Bureau
Budapest
Weather Brief Forecast Summary
An unstable pattern continues with mild temperatures and light winds. Friday and Saturday show little change in the overall conditions with limited precipitation expected and no major weather events anticipated.
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Gially
Embargo on Railroads Ordered Today
Washington July 13 An embargo against exports named in President Wilsons proclamation was ordered by the American Railway Association commission on car service effective immediately. Railroads are directed to stop telegraphic shipments of coal coke feed grain flour meat fodder meat and fats fuel oils kerosene gasoline pig iron steel billets ship plates scrap iron and steel ferromanganese fertilizers arms ammunition explosives unless accompanied by a federal license number. Canadian shipments may proceed as before.
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Washington
Wilson
Export Council
American Railway Association Commission On Car Service
United States
Canada
Austria Refuses Pardon for Dr Adler Condemned Socialist
London reports via Amsterdam dispatch that Austria refused to pardon Dr Friedrich Adler who was sentenced to death for the Vienna assassination of Premier Stuerckh Last October The Austrian court asked the supreme court to commute the sentence while Russian socialists appealed on his behalf Also includes Mexico City note on compulsory military service for all men over 18 as part of army reorganization
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Austria
DR. Adler
London
Amsterdam
Exchange Telegram Company
Friedrich Adler
Austrian Court of Justice
Supreme Court
Adler
Mexico
Mexico City
Opposing Viewpoints Stand In North Dakota Labor Pact Debates
Valley City reports July 15 shows 150 farmers at a ratification meeting voting heavily against an agreement between the Nonpartisan League and the Industrial Workers of the World affiliated Agricultural Workers Union. Bismarck on July 18 notes some NPL members oppose the contract while others support it with Coates asserting the proposal rests on merit and would require a majority league vote before any referendum.
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Valley City
N. D
A. G. Townley
Hagan
N. E. Whipple
Bismarck
N. Dy
Nonpartisan League
Agricultural Workers Union
North Dakota
D. C. Coates
Coates
League
San Francisco
Far West
Bisbee
Arizona
Alameda
Contra
San Francisco Bay
T. WW
Bellingham
Wash
Butte
Mont
Douglas
Aziz
Associated Press
Bisbee Yeaterday
Industrial Workers of the World
Phelps-Dodge —_ corporation
Robert Rea
H. H. Stout
Western Union
Tillotson
Stout
Mexican Expedition Reaches Guadalupe Destination
Mexico City July 13 The military force under General Manuel Perez Trevino has reached its destination to garrison the inland of Guadalupe in the Pacific. The garrison will prevent inroads by pirates and assist in colonizing the island.
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Mexico City
Manuel Perez Trevino
Guadalupe
Pacific
Chicago Policeman Killed by Bandits in Bank Messenger Robbery
Chicago July 13 Police officer Peter Bulfin was shot and killed as four bandits attacked a bank messenger escort. The robbers escaped with $100 in nickels from the bag, abandoning $10,000 in the messenger’s box. one robber stood in the car and threatened pursuers.
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Chicago
Peter Bulfin
Disturbances Across Industries Fueled by I W W Across West
In San Francisco on July 12 authorities confronted upheaval tied to the Industrial Workers of the World activity from coast to coast. Reports cite demands for higher wages, production disruption fears, and claims of German influence funding. Strikes hit copper mines in Arizona and Montana, with threats in Colorado Nevada Utah. lumber districts in Oregon. wheat crops in the northwest targeted. Sixty IWW members were returned to Needles, California with no violent incidents.
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San Francisco
Bisbee
Ariz
Mexico
Arizona
Montana
Colorado
Nevada
Utah
Idaho
Washington
Oregon
Northwest
State Council of Defense of
Industrial democracy plan exposed in property destruction plot
A fragment states that a Frenchman provided the plan of property destruction as a lever to achieve what is labeled Industrial democracy. The note continues on Page 10 and lacks full context.
TRY TO END SENATE TANGLE ON FOOD BILL
Washington July 13 President Wilson seeks to straighten the Senate food control stalemate. He will report conclusions to Senate leaders before July 21 when a vote is to be taken. He studies the House bill as amended and Gore’s proposed compromise, with leaders agreeing the revised bill will focus on food and fuel while striking iron, steel, cotton and other products.
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Washington
Wilson
Senate
Gore
Ian
Again Passes Freedom Bill In Finland Crisis
Petrograd July 18 report says the Finnish diet passed the second reading of a bill that virtually establishes Finnish independence. The move triggers a crisis with N C Tcheised traveling to Helsinki to broker settlement while Petrograd’s cabinet meets late and Premier Looff recalls ministers with the army. Some socialist ministers indicate support in principle. Russian papers warn against tolerance and hint at armed intervention.
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Petrograd
N. C. Tcheised
Council of Workmen's and Soldiers
Helsingfors
Looff
Coal shortage fears prompt Washington action appeal
Minneapolis civic group says northwest coal crisis threatens winter relief and urges immediate federal aid. Telegrams to President Wilson and defense officials warn of suffering and industry paralysis across Minnesota, the Dakotas, and Montana if coal shipments to Duluth and Superior are not greatly increased.
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Minneapolis
Northwest
Minneapolis Civic and Commerce Association
Wilson
Howard Elliott
Council of National Defense
Minnesota
Washington
North
South Dakota
Montana
Civic and Commerce Association
St. Paul
Columbus New Mex Preparations To Move Large Force
San Francisco sheriffs ready to repel I W W disturbances amid reports of German agents aiding mine disruption. Deportees from Bisbee trek by rail while Columbus residents mobilize, and censorship tied to Copper Queen interests sparks questions about army officer rumors.
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San Francisco
Tragedy in Mauston: coroner to probe three deaths
Mauston Wisconsin July 13 a coroner jury was selected to investigate the murders at the home of Louis Alabacher city treasurer where Alabacher his mother Mary 70 and David Gray 62 were found dead by police. Authorities believed Gray was mentally unsound and that Alabacher and his mother may have killed themselves following financial troubles.
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Mauston
Wis
Louis Alabacher
Alabacher
Mary
David Gray
Polos Bentleys
Gray
Bentley
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Haremanas
Hermanos
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