Nation wide conspiracy against conscription spreads in cities
Washington reports congress members aiding anti-registration plots while the Justice Department targets the nationwide conspiracy. Across cities hundreds are arrested for opposing conscription. socialists in Cleveland and Minneapolis threaten protests and refusals to register. The DOJ blocks departures, vows arrests, and Coast sheriffs chase dodgers toward Cuba.
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Washington
Congress
Department of Justice
Clark
Charles Lenhart
Minneapolis
New Orleans
Florida
Cuba
Memorial Day Orations Honor Fallen Heroes
Washington May 31 President Wilson spoke at Arlington National Cemetery praising heroes who died to preserve the Union and defend liberty. In Mineola New York Roosevelt echoed the call, envying those who risk their lives, urging the rich to serve with their bodies.
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Washington
Wilson
Arlington National Cemetery
Mineola
N. Y
Roosevelt
Brazil Maintains Neutrality Proclamation Chance of Revocation
Rio de Janeiro reports May 28 29 detailing the president's note to Congress urging defense measures after Brazilian merchant ships were torpedoed by German submarines. The neutrality declaration faces its first reading revocation with three dissents. Chile pledges support while Madrid appeals for Spanish entente stance as the torpedoing of the Spanish vessel De Erzaguirre claims 133 lives.
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Congress
Madrid
Oe Seciaine
London
de Erzaguirre
German Vessels to Aid United States Navy
President Wilson has by executive order turned over to the navy five German merchantmen to be used as converted cruisers and eight to be used as colliers.
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United States Navy
Washington
Wilson
Complaint of Fairbanks rate case dismissed by commission
The Interstate Commerce Commission dismissed the Sampson Hardware Company of Fairbanks claim that Alaska steamboat and railroad rates unjustly discriminated against shippers. It found special contracts with large mining and canning interests were discriminatory but ended eight months ago. The case was filed through former Delegate Wickersham and argued before the commission.
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Washington
Sampson Hardware Company
Fairbanks
Alaska
Interstate Commerce Commission
Wickersham
Julius Andrassy Named Premier of Hungary
Vienna May 29 reports Julius Andrassy has been appointed premier of Hungary in a major government reshuffle. Andrassy succeeds the previous administrator as Hungary moves to stabilize its political leadership amid regional tensions.
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Vienna
Julius Andrassy
Hungary
Enormous revenues eclipsed in May treasury take
Washington May 26 The gold flowing into the national treasury from ordinary taxation during the first twenty four days of May eclipses all previous records totaling seven million plus dollars and continuing strong through the month.
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Washington
National Treasury
Lansing Inquires About British Canned Salmon Imports
Secretary of State Lansing has directed Ambassador Page in London to investigate reports of Britain restricting the import of canned salmon. The inquiry seeks clarity on trade barriers affecting U S fisheries.
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Washington
Lansing
Ambassador Page
London
Great Britain
Policeman Kendal Ends Life in Seattle Crisis
Seattle reports a dry squad officer N. S. Kendal died by suicide today amid a personal crisis. The May 29 incident occurred in Seattle as Kendal shot himself, ending his life. Police officials confirmed no others were harmed.
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Seattle
N. S. Kendal
Asquith Declines Irish Convention Chairmanship
London May 26 Former Premier Asquith declines to accept the chairmanship of the proposed Irish convention. The move follows reports of strenuous task and political tensions surrounding the talks.
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London
Asquith
Military dirigible completes 450 mile record flight
Washington May 31 All American records were broken by a military dirigible balloon in a continuous flight of 450 miles from Chicago to Medina Ohio the navy department announced today.
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Washington
Chicago
Medina
Ohio
Navy Department
Balfour Says Britain Has Staked Last Dollar on Democracy
Ottawa May 20 British foreign secretary A J Balfour told Parliament the United Kingdom had staked its last dollar on democracy winning and would be bankrupt if democracy failed. He noted his commission’s recent visit to the United States and underscored the high stakes of democratic victory for Britain.
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Ottawa
A. J. Balfour
United States
Great Britain
Middle West Tornadoes Cause High Fatalities Across States
A sweeping tornado outbreak across Kansas Illinois and Missouri leaves hundreds dead and many injured. At Andale Kansas seventeen killed and fifty injured. Mattoon Illinois Charleston and Modesto hit hard with heavy property loss. Overall Western and Southern states tally about 250 deaths and numerous damages as storms continue.
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Kansas
Andale
Mattoon
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Illinois
Indiana
Modesto
Charleston
Chicago
Middle West
Nation follows instincts in struggle for liberty
London June 1 United States Ambassador Page said in a speech that on leaving to serve as ambassador President Wilson gave no instructions but urged him to follow his own instincts The United States now follows its instincts in joining the struggle for civilization and liberty
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London
United States
Page
Wilson
Railroads to be unified under banking and insurance control
Washington May 31. Railroads of the United States are being organized into a new group of bankers and insurance men owning railroad securities. The effort aims to eliminate competition in railroad transportation and unify operation of the roads.
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Washington
Department of Justice
United States
Canada
Mexico
Yee Aeroil Res Ementation
Ambassador Guthrie’s Body Arrives in San Francisco
The body of George W. Guthrie United States ambassador to Japan arrived in San Francisco aboard a Japanese warship from Tokyo where he died recently.
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San Francisco
George W. Guthrie
United States
Japan
Tokio
Registration Next Tuesday Believed Nationwide
The draft registration plan for males aged 21 to 30 is expected to start Tuesday. Local officials hold off announcing details until official blanks and instructions arrive from Fairbanks. Alaska’s tiny population suggests a small share of those drafted, with penalties for noncompliance.
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Marshel Percy Charles
Fairbanks
Iditarod
Alaska
Washington
Territory
Fire Damages Road North of City on Dry Tundra
A Sunday fire on the tundra south of the city damaged a long stretch of road to Flat, likely started by a pedestrian flicking a lighted cigarette or match. The dry grasses and moss fed the blaze until it burned out, urging travelers to beware of fire risk amid a very dry season.
Farewell to Mrs McMahon in Flat
A large crowd of Flat ladies called on Mrs Thomas McMahon wife of a prominent citizen to bid her farewell as she leaves for the Outside. Regret was felt at her departure and she received many handsome gifts from friends.
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Thomas McMahon
Flat
Suits Filed in District Court and Fees Case
J B Beattie as attorney for George Beattie sues John Greer to force payment of money alleged due. attachment issued. Finnegan Cameron sue Dundas Yeager in commissioners court for money due. G M Albrecht sues John Greer in district court to collect attorney fees.
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J. B. Beattie
George Beattie
John Greer
Finnegan & Cameron
Fiat
Dundas Yeager
G. M. Albrecht
Sailed with cement rails and laborers to Anchorage
The United States transport Crook left Seattle last night carrying three thousand tons of cement rails and forage and twenty six railroad laborers bound for Anchorage.
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Seattle
United States
Crook
Anchorage
Steel Vessels to Be Used Due to Material Shortage
General Goethals urged steel industry help as wooden ships cannot be completed in time under the selective draft. He warns birds nesting in trees will be used for vessels. Washington firms win contracts for steel freighters and wooden ships, including Skinner Eddy Seattle six 8,800 ton freighters and Sloan Shipbuilding Seattle/Olympia six wooden vessels. Grays Harbor Aberdeen four wooden vessels.
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New York
General Goethals
Washington
Skinner E . Eddy
Seattle
The
Shipping Board
Sloan Shipbuilding Corporation
Olympia
Grays Harbor Shipbuilding Corporation
Aberdeen
Benny Leonard Wins Lightweight Title in Ninth Round Knockout
In New York on May 29 Benny Leonard defeated Freddy Welsh to win the world's lightweight championship, stopping Welsh in the ninth round of a scheduled ten round bout. The fight drew headlines as Leonard seized the title in a decisive victory.
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New York
Benny Leonard
Freddy Welsh
Anniversary of Jutland Battle Observed in London
London marked the anniversary of the Jutland naval battle with memorial services for sailors lost in the engagement. Both England and Germany claimed a victory in the historic clash as the day was observed in the capital.
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London
England
Germany
Katmai Expedition Sets Sail From Seattle
The Griggs Katmai expedition will sail tonight for Alaska on board the steamship Admiral Watson.
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Seattle
Alaska
Admiral Watson
Spanish disorders Madrid officers imprisoned
Madrid June 1 reports several army officers have been imprisoned for participation in the disorders at Barcelona.
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Madrid
Barcelona
Noted Russian Author Reveals German Intrigue
Maxim Gorky, prominent Russian writer, in a public statement denounces how Germany, via Dr Rizov the Bulgarian minister to Berlin, sought to lure him into secret talks for a separate peace for Russia. The remarks were shared from Petrograd on June 1.
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Petrograd
Maxim Gorky
Germany
Dr. Rizov
Berlin
Russia
Nome mining man Josef Lindeberg to depart for Nome
Glad Tidings Seattle reports Josef Lindeberg a prominent Nome mining man will depart Friday for Nome via Skagway the Yukon and Fairbanks. He plans to travel to Nome on the occasion, continuing his mining interests and business in the district.
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Seattle
Josef Lindeberg
Nome
Skagway
Yukon
Fairbanks
Mail blockade to break as new shipments arrive
The long-continued mail blockade is near its end with no word on three Sew ard trail mails. It is believed they are now moving from Ophir by water and due to arrive soon. Postmaster Ansley sent outgoing mail to meet the incoming consignment at Dikeman on June 1. A busy season is anticipated at the post office as winter’s second and fourth-class matter may soon be received.
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Seward
Ophir
Ansley
Yukon
Dikeman
Steamer Pup Arrives Tolstoi District Bound for Lumber Supply
The steamer Pup under Max Simel arrived from Tolstoi late Monday night, bringing no mail or dispatches on prior messages. It left early Wednesday morning with W C Mitchell and his sawmill crew to Moose Creek, where they will recover machinery and transport it to the Tolstoi district to begin lumber supply preparations.
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Max Simel
Tolstoi
Seward Trail
Down River
W. C. Mitchell
Hie
Moose Creek
Eagerly Awaits New Goods at the Wharf
Sam l Applebaum, a hustling grocer, looks for the steamer Washburn to arrive with his spring consignment of fresh goods. He promises rapid restocking once the boat ties up at the wharf.
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Sam'l Applebaum
Washburn
Sam'l
French and Germans in Violent Struggles Across Fronts
Berlin reports German air squadrons bombed Dover and Folkestone while advancing on the Aisne front capturing 544 French prisoners. French attempts to seize quarries south of Paray failed with heavy losses as German troops gained a trench line south of Mornyillers in Champagne taking 350 prisoners. Paris notes violent German attacks in Champagne checked by French fire, with Germans withdrawing after costly assaults. Italy claims 3,500 Austrians captured on the Corso and advances along the Julian front. Japanese squadrons operate against submarines in the Southern Pacific and Mediterranean. London reports eighteen British vessels over 1,600 tons sunk in a week. Dirigo sunk with the first mate drowned. New York closes daylight outgoing traffic with no explanation.
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Dover
Folkestone
Teutonic
Chemain
Deschames
Aisne
Paray
Mornvillers
Champagne
TORIO
Admiralty
Pacific
Mediterranean
Seattle
Seattle Daily Times
Tokio
London
Dirigo
John Ayer
New York
Spies in United States linked to flotilla threat
May 26 Commander Sims reports German spies in the United States warned Berlin of the flotilla’s approach, enabling mine placement at Queenstown. He declares the information positive. May 31 W A Bergfield of Haskell Texas arrested for threatening to kill President Wilson.
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Sims
United States
London
Berlin
Queenstown
Haskell
Texas
W. A. Bergfield
Wilson
Optimistic Russian General Faces War’s Shifting Tide
May 26 Petrograd report quotes General Ruzsky, recently resigning northern front command, as predicting Kerensky will rally Russians to arms and that Germans will seek terms by fall. May 29 dispatch notes Russia’s industrial crisis with workers pressing demands and socialist ministers seeking a peace end. Berlin reports a Russian and Romanian attack anticipated.
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Petrograd
Ruzsky
Northern Front
Kerensky
Russia
Berlin
Revenue measures and food regulation occupy Congress
Congress focused on food bills with debates and approvals. On May 29 the House passed a 15 million dollar food survey appropriation and a measure to boost food production. On June 1 the Senate finance committee proposed raising eighty million dollars via consumption taxes of two cents per pound on coffee five cents on tea half a cent on sugar and three cents on cocoa.
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Congress
House Today
Senate Finance Committee
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