Russians Reorganize for Heavy Fighting on Western Front
Reports from London and Rome describe Russian forces being pressed into shape for major offensive operations while Italy and Austria face renewed action on the Isonzo front. Allied and neutral outlets note Monte Kuk loss, Franco-Belgian shelling, and McAdoo urging Liberty Loan support as U.S. mobilizes troops and drafts under new army law.
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Associated Press
Kerensky
France
Aisne
Triest
Cadorna
Austria
Isonzo
Brave-en-Laonnois
Parin
Anther
Berlin
London
St. Quentin
War Office
Ruseo-Galleria
Food famine in Athens deepens as prices soar
London dispatch reports bread and all foods scarce in Athens with meats and vegetables nearly unavailable since Thursday. Stocks are small and prices high, worsening conditions for the poor. Disturbances risk rising as officials crack down on concealed provisions amid speculation.
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London
Athens
Reuter
Saya
Explosion destroys plant, kills two, causes 200000 loss
Chicago news reports a huge explosion wrecking the plant of a local company. Two workers were killed and property damage estimated at $200,000. Details about the cause were not immediately available.
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Chicago
Atandpirat Wale Company
Rowert
Flour Prices Advance Again in Minneapolis Market
Minneapolis May 30 13 Best grades of flour advanced several cents today. Fancy XXXX Ware quoted at 15.75 dollars and first clears moved slightly upward amid widespread price activity across the grain and flour sectors.
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Minneapolis
Marines Will Go to France with Pershing
Marines prepared to deploy to France under General Pershing command, dispatch orders confirm combat duty and reinforcement plans as the American expeditionary force strengthens its overseas presence.
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Washington
Charles A. Dogan
Hait
Santo Domingo
Cuba
France
Pershing
Daniels
Tropics
Wilson
Pensble
War Department
Troops Back Up Belgian Front as U S Involvement Grows
Fragmentary draft noting American troops and the flag being raised alongside Belgian forces in Europe. The passage hints at debates over U S military involvement and its symbolism during wartime.
Grand Forks Can Supply Whole Battalion For Drafted Army
Grand Forks could furnish a full battalion for the draft as 641 men in the city and 1 882 county figures show potential enlistment. Co M needs 50 more, Machine Gun company 40, overall totals approach 233 soldiers with recruitment to war strength pending official advices. Registrars for registration day await instructions and election of presiding officers.
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Grand Forks
National Guard
Grand Forkn
Fecorda
Werven
Mont
G. Holm
Holm
Sber
Guardanen
Pre
Cineta
Hans Anderson
Agnes
Allendale
Americus
Arvilla
Avon
Hentrn
Blooming
Brenna
Cheater
Elkmount
Film Grove
Fairfield
Falconer
Erry
Grace Township
Gilby
Grand Fork
Celegion
Inkster
Pleasant View
Lismouth
Rye
Strabane Township
Turtle Rive Np
Enion Toy
Valie Waite
Washington Township
Wheatfeld
Tiene
Niagara
Northwood City
Larimore City
Wilimore
Reynolds City
Inkuter
Firat
Bixth
Grand Forks Plans Massive Registration Day Parade in June
Grand Forks unveils a plan to mark registration day with a mile spanning patriotic demonstration. The Commercial club led by Mayor James A. Dinnte coordinates parades, bells, bands, and contingents from youths to workers, followed by a rally at the auditorium and citywide window displays.
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Grand Forks
North Dakota
Wilson
Commercial Club
James A. Dinnte
Hotee
National Guard
Fire Department
Ates
Northwest
Pershing To Lead First U S Force To Battle Front In France
Major General John Joseph Pershing, veteran fighter against Indians, Filipinos, Mexicans, is named to lead America’s battle unit in France. A native of Missouri, he attended law school before entering West Point, and has held key posts from the Philippines to Moros operations and the Russo-Japanese era. He survived personal tragedy when his wife and three children died in a San Francisco fire.
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John J. Pershing
Washington
John Joseph Pershing
Lnto
Amories
Mexico
Villa
Imarvatig Cube
Philippines
Carean
Indiana
Pershing
Minsouri
University of Nebraska
Weat Point Military Academy
Senator Warren
Wyoming
Presidio
San Francisco
Department
Bureau of Insular Affairs
General Pershing
Tokio
Kuroki
Manchuria
Moro
Eighth Brigade
Minnesota conscription registration under Wilson plan begins
Adjutant General Fred B. Wood announced that 10 of 49 Minnesota county and city boards have completed organization and sworn registrars. Telegrams went to remaining boards directing immediate action as war department guidelines are followed, with Governor Burnquist and General Crowder providing initial notices.
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St. Paul
Fred B. Wood
Wilson
War Department
Burnquist
E. H. Crowder
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Macedonia
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the Treasury
McAdoo
Milwaukee
Nvorthwest
United States
Great Northwest
Germany
Liberty Loan
Staf
Europe
Southern Department
Roosevelt
Sinat Gow
Minnesota
Chicago Board of Trade
Wold
Tonure Hin Settlement
Ita
Trad
Pacific
U. S
Weshdaulia
Ben Cevered
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