Conscientious objectors sentenced as Baker backs act
Washington reports sentences from 18 months to 20 years by court martial for conscientious objectors who refused service at Camp Upton and Camp Gordon. Secretary Baker approved the findings and urged returning the men to their preferred countries after the war, stating naturalized citizens must not dodge the draft.
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Washington
Camp Upton
N. Y
Camp Gordon
Baker
Germany
Austria
Hyman Polkes
William J. Selder
Joseph White
Anton Zaddak
Julius Levinthal
United States
Army of the
Long Yance
Selective Service Men To Leave Here On Monday
Grand Forks county registrants forming the third group of the second draft will depart on Monday, June 14, per a draft board notice from Adjutant General G. A. Fraser. Men will be selected by order numbers and entrain for Camp for processing.
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Selective Service
Grand Forks County
Selective Service Army
Grand Forks
Ofc
G. A. Fraser
Tor Bette I
Weer Objectors Arrive as Triad Revealed
Fragmentary report notes objectors arriving and a triad named by officials. Details are unclear in the OCR, but the scene centers on the arrival of residents opposing a plan and a described trio connected to the announcement.
Kaiser Predicts Victory in Speech to Nation
Emperor addresses thirty-year reign anniversary warning of war hardships and national resolve. He praises Prussian military strength, declares faith in victory and a peaceful postwar future, and thanks the state ministry for support while urging unity and perseverance for Germany.
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God
Grammar School Men Are Called
Madison Wisconsin June 17 Adjutant General Holway announced a call for 257 grammar school graduates with mechanics aptitude to report July 1 at the old South Ride High School in Chicago for training as chauffeurs and automotive repairmen. The enlistment deadline is June 21. Madison must supply five men Milwaukee 38 Superior 6 Racine 4 Oshkosh 4 La 4 Green Bay 4 and Dane County outside Madison four.
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Madison
Wis
Holway
Wisconsin
Old South Ride
Chicago
Milwaukee
Superior
Racine
Oshkosh
Green Bay
Dane County
Emergency fund vote noted in SME Sundicy meeting
Vague notes report an emergency fund decision at SME Sundicy with Ball today and references to a panel and committee reading to the house. The text is garbled but indicates authority to allocate money and public information concerns raised by the president and others.
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Ball
Vyear
Sherley
Ol Maclen
Industrial Conditions Of Wisconsin Studied By H Mavant
Hector Mavant representing the Belgian mission arrived in Madison to study industrial conditions. He toured the state and met with officials, noting varying administration methods and current industrial practices across Wisconsin, New York, Ohio, and Illinois.
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Wisconsin
H. Mavant
Madison
Wis
Hector Mavant
Malaaion
Wiacona
Mavant
Ital
Washington
New York City
Wisco
New York
Ohio
Ilinois
Unclear Fragments from Department Announcement
Fragmentary lines indicate a department announced a plan with little explanation. An adjutant spoke briefly about passion and forthcoming work, but the complete details remain undisclosed. Further context is unclear from the surviving text.
Ukraine Near Revolt Against Huns Says Report
A Washington dispatch cites Stockholm quoting Petrograd that the whole Ukraine is on the eve of a revolt against Germany, signaling heightened tension as the war widens across the region. The report emphasizes imminent upheaval and potential shifts in allegiance amid the conflict.
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Ukraine
Washington
State “Department
Btockholm
Petrograd
Germany
Differences Threshed Out by Union Men at AFL Convention
At the St Paul Minnesota gathering of the American Federation of Labor, juried disputes among unions were debated with final decisions deferred. President Samuel Gompers was instructed to convene talks among interested parties, as electrical workers sought to bring operation of electric stations and cranes under their control.
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St. Paul
Mins
American Federation of Labor
Samuel Gompers
Electrical Workers
Yenten
Beattle
Wash
Electrical Workers Union
Engineers Organization
Eee
Committee On Adjustment
Federation
Heavy Minnesota primary vote as campaigns clash
Brisk voting reported across Minnesota with no major disturbances as polls close, highlighted by an intense gubernatorial showdown between J A A Burnquist and Chas A Lindbergh. The race also featured Democratic contenders Fred E Wheaton and W L Comstock and strained party battles over war policy and loyalty.
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St. Paul, Minn
Minnesota
J. A.A. Burnquist
Chas A. Lindbergh
Therina
U. & Pape
Lindbergh
United States
Akse
Fred E. Wheaton
Minneapolis
W. L. Comstock
Man‘kato
Potter Placed on Aircraft Board Nomination by Wilson
Potter of New York was nominated today by President Wilson to be a member of the aircraft board, while Chamberlain Upholds Crowder. The announcement marks POTTER as a key figure in aviation oversight as government reshapes the air services structure.
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Washington
Wm. cc. Potter
New York
Wilson
Chamberlain
Crowder
Austrians Follow Tactics Used by Huns in France Front Shifts
Washington reports from Rome say the Italian front battle grows to gigantic proportions as Austrians push a pincer, with late gains and heavy fighting around the Piave and Brenta regions. German forces may be moved from France to aid the Austrians if needed. Italian morale remains strong despite pressure.
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France
Washington
Rome
Italy
Piave
Brenta
Montello
Piave River
Alps
Candela
Zenson Loop
Dona di Piave
Somme
Aisnes
Germany
Isonzo
Cebuna
Namar
Mi Ms Fourth Army
I Advan
Golardo
Psrts
Coleen
Stuomrs
Detweer
Ise
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Grammar School
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Cabinet OF
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Burnquist
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Temare Ie Grong
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Ponte
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