States to share in draft calls under new rules
Washington June 22 The Provost Marshal General announced regulations ready for publication on July 1 to govern selections for the draft as the nation seeks to meet a war strength goal. McCormick of Illinois will present an analysis showing lagging quotas in the South and New England with Vermont poorest at ten percent. Overall, Wyoming and Kentucky had just reported final enlistment totals bringing the national figure to 9 649 928.
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Han
McCormick
Ilinois
The
Hous
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New England
Vermont
Union
Minnesota
South Dakota
North Dakota
Wyoming
Kentucky
General Crowder
Crass
Crowder
Reglatrati
Mexicans Return Home From United States in Early June
Mexico City reports that in the first five days of June, 5,481 Mexicans returned to Mexico from the United States via Tamaulipan and Corhulla ports. The interior department conveyed the figures as the country tallies post migration movements.
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Mexico City
Department of the Interior
Mexico
United States
Tamaulipan
Corhulla
Japan offers aid to Russians for army reform
Copenhagen dispatch reports Finnish newspapers saying Japan has offered to assist the Russian government in reorganizing the army and in broader democratic reforms.
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Japan
Copenhagen
Demented man kills four in Watertown incident
In Watertown on June 22, farmhand Frank Orlega believed demented killed four relatives and a nurse with a rifle. After the attack he bound Harriet Ladue and drove to Tam, where he surrendered. He, 25, is described as prone to melancholy and mental disturbance.
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Watertown
Frank Orlega
Driggs
Henry Ladue
James Laude
Josephine Rogers
Ladue Rothers
Theron Jekine
Brasher Falls
Harriett
Tam
Driges
Reconsideration of Paper Postage Increase Urged
Representatives of the American Newspaper Publishers association urged the Senate Finance Committee to reconsider including in the war revenue bill a pause in second class mail rates to one quarter cent per pound and a five percent tax on publishers net profits over 4900 a year. The association protested against taxes not levied on other lines of business. A brief greeting was held yesterday.
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Washington
Publishers’ Association Today
Senate Finance
Wilson Sends Greetings to American-Jap Meeting
Tokia June 3 Viscount Kaneko president of the American Japan society received a message from President Woodrow Wilson in reply to a greeting sent at the inaugural dinner The tone expresses gratitude and appreciation for support toward the cause and the relations between the two nations
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Wilson
Tokio
Viscount Kaneko
America-Japan Society
Woodrow ‘Wilson
Latyre
Germans Try to Top Campaign for Merice to Sever Relations
Mexico City reporters describe heavy pressure by German and pro German interests to halt Universal's drive for severing Mexico's relations with Germany. The campaign dominates local talk as editors face accusations of pro German influence and free paper supply from U.S. firms aiding the anti US effort.
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Mexico City
Amandul Ofmm
I Universal
Mexico
Germany
Universal
United States
Firma
Americans Abroad Rally for Record Red Cross Drive
Washington report says a $100 million Red Cross fund drive is expanding internationally as committees of Americans in London Paris Panama Ecuador Peru and other nations solicit gifts. Headquarters tally shows $63 million raised in four days and officials expect the total to near $75 million by day’s end.
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Washington
America
Red Cross
Teondon
Paris
Panama
Ecquador
Peru
Manila
Alaska
Guam
Charges Filed Against Print Paper Makers in FTC Case
Washington on June 2 formal charges against print paper manufacturers allege unfair competition aimed at pressing the Federal Trade Commission to act. Frank P. Walsh, former head of the Federal Industrial Relations Commission, filed the complaint naming S. W. Buckhus Geo. H. Mead P. Dodee Alexander Smith Geo. Chahoona Jr and the Minnesota and Ontario Power Co. The suit claims the industry sought to control output raise costs divide the country into territories and discriminate on publisher pricing to favor some while harming others.
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Washington
Federal Trade Commission
Commission
Frank P. Walsh
Federal Industrial Relations Commission
Mr. Walsh
P. . Dodee
Alexander Smith
Geo. Chahoon, Jr
Minnesota and Ontario Power Company
Secret arouses housewives to conserve food supply
Washington June 2 Secretary Houston appealed to American housewives to assist the food conservation canning and preserving effort. He noted that the ordinary harvest will be greatly increased this year by the backyard garden campaign and warned that failing to conserve the surplus would be a grave error.
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Washington
Houston
Beck Yard
American Captain Claims Destroying German Submarine
A June 1941 report from an Atlantic port quotes Captain Joga Foster of Baltimore refusing further details after praising an American ship's destruction of a German submarine. The Liberty Loan surpassed three billion dollars in subscriptions, far exceeding treasury estimates.
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Atlantis
Joga Foster
Baltller
Atlantic
Liberty Loan
Washington
Treasury Department
Artillery Duel on French Line Extended Today
British Italian forces press breakthrough efforts as Crown Prince’s troops suffer heavy losses amid renewed German assaults near Vauxaillon and Bray en Laonnois. Champagne fighting continues with limited gains for either side while Italian front drives push along the Trentino, with Alpine troops seizing a key height at Lagazuoi Piccola.
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Laon
Fntaling
Paria
Vauzaillon
Tiwaa
Brayen-Laonnois
Mont Carnillet
Mont Blond
Teton Height
Parle
France
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Aire
Arran
Lille
Arras
Messines
Cadornn
Trentino
Trent
Tome
Lagazuol Piccola
Polomites
Pickets Arrested Over White House Banner Protests
Pickets began at the White House with banners banned by order. Police stationed 20 officers to enforce the rule as Lucy Burns of New York and Catherine Morey of Boston refused to move and were arrested. They claimed they were blocking trade and unlawful swamblage, signed for their own recognizance.
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White House
White Hours
Mins Lucy Burns
New York
Catherine Morey
Boston
Carriera
French General and Corporal Carry Jugs Together on Front
A Herald Special describes a Balkan front scene where a French general and corporal share water jugs amid muddy duty near Monastir. An anecdote recalls a rough soldier aiding a fellow, showing camaraderie under fire as the story hints at tensions in the corps and a tragic self-inflicted death.
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Balkans
Monastir
Joe Joy
American medical units take over six British hospitals
American doctors have quietly assumed control of six British general hospitals in France, relieving English staff near the front. The handover marks the fastest aid to the British army by the United States and has been warmly received. Flags of the United States and Britain fly together at each hospital.
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France
Associated Preas
United States
Mexican Priests Seek Return to Mexico
About eighty Mexican priests now in the United States petition for permission to return to Mexico. The government will review each petitioner’s antecedents and past actions before deciding. The group includes several archbishops and other high church dignitaries.
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Mexico City
United States
Mexico
Romanian Mission Arrives As U S Quells Disturbance
Reports say a Romanian mission arrived today and that travelers from Stettin describe disturbances in the city stirred largely by women and children. Local authorities called out reserves to maintain order as the situation develops.
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Stettin
Nomination dispute blocks ballot inclusion in North Dakota
Fargo and Bismarck reports reveal secretary of state refused to add Olger B. Burtness to the Republican ballot after ballots were printed. Burtness filed a mandamus suit seeking placement. Spalding and others sought removal of rival names. State official said ballots are printed and nominations closed. pending court action in Bismarck.
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N. D
Burleld F. Spalding
Andamus
Secretary of State
B. Burthess
H. G. Vick
F. T. Cuthbart
Spalding
Bismarck
Langer
N. C
Hall
Olger B. Burtness
Grand Forka
Burtness
Colin
HR. M. Pollock
Grand Forks Leads In Fight To Get S. S. Convention
In Fargo on June 22 a group from Grand Forks led the bid to host the North Dakota Sunday School convention with New Rockford and Minot as rivals. The proposed budget is 6308 dollars for the year and aims to clear the association of debt by July 1 with special pledges. Registration lists 954 delegates from Grand Forks early.
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Grand Forks
S. S
Fargo
North Dakota Sunday School Association
New Rockford
Minot
New U Boat Chasers Meet Navy Tests In Early Trials
Preliminary reports from the New York navy yard indicate the first ten foot submarine chaser shows satisfactory results in every respect. The craft withstood stringent tests and its performance will largely shape the design and construction of hundreds of similar boats to be built for service.
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Navy
Washington
New York Navy
Gardn
Allies Ready for Blow to Free Serbs
Allied strategists foresee a major blow to pro German influence in Greece with Constantine abdicating in favor of pro Allied Venizelos and Greek movements backing Entente aims. Greek upheaval could shift Balkan front dynamics as French troops secure Athens and food supplies, strengthening Entente efforts.
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Greece
Constantine
Athens
Venizelos
Grasce
Germany
Balkan
Soma
Lin
Xing
Bia Pwifte
Al‘eer
Halkann
Satoniki
Serbia
Hulgaria
Barbi
Tercely
U S Pool Tables Arrive in England For Soldiers Use
Two American pool tables reached an English village for use by American crews from destroyers as part of a new recreation center. The club house opens Saturday with moving pictures and vaudeville provided by American waiters. The program promises songs, dances, recitations, and wrestling acts by a vivid troupe.
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U. S
England
Associated Pros
Destroyers
North Dakota raises over four million in Liberty Loan drive
Minneapolis report shows North Dakota subscribed 4 502 150 toward a 10 404 000 allotment with the Ninth Federal Reserve district totaling 70 494 000. Minnesota contributed 55 526 000 to an estimate of 47 359 000 while Montana subscribed over twice its 6 768 000 allotment as farmers expanded crop acreage.
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Minneapolis
North Dakota
Liberty Loan
Mkurex
Ninth
Federal Reserve
Minnesota
Montana
Administration pushes dual food bills in Senate clash
Washington on June 22 reports administration supporters reorganizing to pass both food bills. They aim to avoid the second bill being killed while the first is debated, fearing that enacting the first production bill with its anti hoarding clause could lock in provisions before conference between houses. House delays on appointing conferees could help push the administration program into law.
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Washington
Senate
Harald Bpectal Bacvice
Mandan
Jane
Parks
Otty
Woman breaks triangle by killing wife in Wisconsin tragedy
Miss Grace Lusk, daughter of a physician, killed Mrs. Davit Roberts and later shot herself, leaving Waukesha in shock. Her father Dr. A. Lusk arrived and sought legal guidance as police and doctors assess her condition. Letters between the women reveal tensions in a love triangle involving Dr. Roberts and Miss Lusk.
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Waukesha
Win
Mike Grace Lusk
Davit Roberts
David Roberts
Atl
Jona
Miss Link
Mien Tash
Tir
Roberts
Mise
Roberta
Chicago
Dr Roverta
Ellen
Court Holds Route Choice Could Not Require Unreasonable Steps
Minnesota Supreme Court rules that railroads may not be forced to take impractical steps to secure a shipper’s expected rate. Case involves Comstock Elevator Co v Great Northern over 113 cars of grain moved from Comstock to Minneapolis. No whipples directions given and railroad used Breckenridge line to simplify easier grades, with prior ruling favoring cheaper intrastate routing as reasonable.
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Great Northern
Moorhead
Minneapoli
Breckenridge
Minn
Miles
North Dakota
Ramsey County
Bakers Refuse Return of Stale Bread After July 10
More than 22 000 bakers nationwide join the Commercial Economy board to stop accepting stale bread returns from dealers starting July 10. The move aims to curb waste, force households to plan purchases, and trim supplies to actual demand, freeing workers for other essential tasks.
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Washington
Jane
Commercial Economy Board
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