Registration in War Time Dampens Dissent in Nation
Washington on June 7 reports national registration under the selective conscription act proceeding with momentum. Wisconsin recorded 218,700 registrants, within 11,000 of estimates, as rioting and resistance at Butte and reservations in Arizona surfaced but were dispersed or refused registration. Plans discussed include free government insurance for soldiers, strengthened regular army and guard, and forthcoming American vessels and troops deployed to Europe with naval support and provisioning underway.
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Washington
Cro
Wisconsin
Butte
Mont
Arizona
Seattle
Wach
Newcastle
Mann
Military Bureau
Regular Army
National Guard
Europe
War Department
General Staff
Council For National Defense
Paris
Matin
Jupiter
Alaska National Guard Soon to Be Reality Sulzer Suggests
Washington dispatch notes Major P. W. Davison to organize Alaska's first National Guard. He is disbursing officer for the Alaska road commission, with headquarters moved from Valdez to Juneau. Davison may become adjutant general, to serve as inspector instructor for now. Delegate Sulzer asks the War Department to reserve Alaska officers in training camp and enable physical examinations to be conducted there.
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Washington
P. W. Davison
Alaska
Davison
Alaska Road Commission
Valdez
Juneau
Sulzer
War Department
San Francisco
Alash
Foreign Vessels to Engage in American Coast Trade
Washington June 5. To relieve freight congestion the administration weighs suspending during the war the rule that forbids foreign ships from coastwise trade. The move would ease cargo bottlenecks and boost wartime运输 efficiency.
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Washington
United States to Act as Agent for Allies in Europe
The United States will serve as contractor in the country for its European allies, gaining complete control of prices and deliveries. No further contracts for the French or British governments will be signed with private concerns.
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Washington
United States
Bandit shoots after bank robbery thwarted
Seattle June 2 A bank robber demanded 3000 dollars at the King County State Bank. William A Nordquest assistant cashier shot the bandit through the leg. The desperado then killed himself with his own weapon.
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Seattle
King County State Bank
William A. Nordquest
Germans Charged With Grave Offense Over Fleet Intel
New York reporters note three German nationals, including a man described as the son of a German army captain, held in twenty five thousand dollars bail each for allegedly sending advance information on the arrival of the American destroyer fleet at Queenstown.
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New York
Harry F
Bonaparte Alex and
E. Melchar
Queenstown
Submarine Sinks California tanker in Mediterranean action
The California owned tanker Silver Shell, under Captain Thomas Charleton, fought a German submarine in the Mediterranean on May 30. Sixty shots were exchanged before the diver disappeared, with later reports noting the vessel sank the submarine and earned praise from Navy Secretary Daniels. Further reports describe other naval engagements, including an armed merchantman sinking a submarine and an electrically propelled vessel completion, alongside losses of vessels in May and recent sinking of the Argentine ship Obama.
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Paris
Minister of Marine
Silver Shell
Thomas Charleton
Mediterranean
Daniels Washington
W. J. Clark
New York
Arkansas
Navy
Daniels
Clark
Washington
State Department
Obama
Jeanne Cordonien
English Channel
Pershing Arrives in England Signals Acknowledged Role
Major General Pershing arrives in London to command the American expeditionary force. He says he and his staff are glad to be the standard bearers of America in the war for civilization. He notes the welcome at a British port and expects to play a very big part on the western front.
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London
Pershing
America
Developments in Russia Raise Allied Concern
Washington June 7 Some allied powers position themselves to counter any adverse Russian developments as Japan and Britain deny knowledge of joint measures against Russia.
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Washington
Japan
Great Britain
Russia
City of Sixty Thousand Fully Destroyed in Earthquake
San Ju an del Sur Nicaragua reports that San Salvador the capital of Salvador with a population of sixty thousand has been totally destroyed, according to a dispatch from San Miguel. No details are given but the destruction is attributed to an earthquake.
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San Juan del Sur
Nicaragua
San Salvador
Salvador
San Miguel
Notice to aliens warns: obey the law and stay silent
United States marshals nationwide are instructed to publicize a statement assuring German alien enemies not previously involved in plots that they need fear no action by the Department of Justice as long as they obey the law and keep their mouths shut. Attorney General Tim M. Gregory signs the notice.
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United States
Department of Justice
Pershing in England arrives under royal escort
A British port dispatch reports General Pershing landed with admiralty and war office observers present. American destroyers escorted him as Royal Welch Fusiliers stood in formation. A British brigadier general was named as Pershing’s aide. He called the journey enjoyable, especially the final leg under American escort before reaching London.
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Seattle
Admiralty
War Office
Pershing
Lancing
Royal Wet Fusiliers
London
Affront to Iditarod citizens over road commission removal
The Iditarod district denounces Acting Governor Davidson for recalling J E Riley from the divisional road commission. Riley, appointed with colleagues from Fairbanks and Ruby, refused to authorize Tolovana and Fairbanks work before allocations were set. Citizens vow legal action to defend Riley and district road funding amid charges of Fairbanks bias and neglect of Iditarod’s needs. A frost later damaged early gardens, with temperatures dropping to 24 degrees.
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Snow
Ruby
Iditarod
J. E. Riley
Otter Creek
George
Iditarod Commercial Club
Mr. Riley
Governor Strong
Riley
H. H. Ross
Fairbanks
W. C. Robertson
Alaska
Toiterod
Tolovana
Koyukuk
Richardson
Federal Commission
Mr. Ross
Juneau
Road Commission Fourth Division
Ross
Davidson
Charles E. Davidson
Commercial Club
Tanana Valley Railroad Sold to Government in $300,000 Deal
Washington June 2 Secretary Lane J announced the government will purchase the Tanana Valley railroad owned by Falcon Joslin and associates for up to 300000. The line will operate under government lease during the transfer.
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Washington
Lane J
Tanana Valley Railroad
Falcon Joslin and Associates
War one of self defense says Secretary Lane
Secretary of the Interior Lane told the Home Club of the interior department that the United States is waging a war of self defense. He argued Germany attacked ships and lives, threatening future rights rather than American shores.
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F. K. Lane
Washington
Secretary of the Interior
Lane
Home Club of the Interior Department
United States
Unhappy Russia in Petrogad Parade and Muted War News
Heavily armed anarchists paraded Nevsky Prospect with banners calling for social revolution and looting banks as soldiers and sailors joined the demonstration. no arrests reported. Reports of soldier enemy fraternization exaggerated. four hundred men drank after looting Droitsk wine factories. Japan says it will not dispatch troops to Russia. Root Commission arrives in Russia. General Brussiloff named commander in chief after Alexieff resigns.
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Petrograd
Nevsky Prospect
Kerensky
Kiev
Droitsk
Novoe Vremya
Preparations for War Include Food Legislation
Washington reports a three billion dollar war budget passed by both houses, plus a hundred million further to France. Stamp taxes on bank checks and drafts become part of the war tax bill, with AMA urging reduced meat consumption in favor of corn, rice, and barley. West Coast Lumbermen sign a 6 million dollar contract to supply lumber for ships, while Wilson urges quick food control legislation to curb price spikes as European demand grows.
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Washington
Senate
House
France
Theenate Finance Committee
New York
American Medical Association
West Coast Lumbermen’s Association
Washington bone dry law to go to referendum
In Olympia on June 4 the secretary of state announced that petitions exceed the required number by 533 names to submit the bone dry law to a vote of the people. The attorney general has ordered that the law from the last legislature be held up until the 1918 election.
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Olympia
Wash
Fatal collieries explosion at Cumberland claims four lives
Vancouver June 4 four men were killed in an explosion at the Dune muir collieries in Cumberland. Among the dead is Chief Surveyor G N Bertram. The incident cuts a harsh toll on the mining community and is under investigation by local authorities.
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Vancouver, B. C
G. N. Bertram
Dunemuir
Cumberland
Lord Northcliffe Heads British Mission to U S
London June 7 Lord Northcliffe has been named to lead the British mission in the United States succeeding A J Balfour The appointment marks a continuation of high level diplomacy as Britain seeks to strengthen ties with the United States during a tense postwar period
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London
Lord Northcliffe
United States
A. J. Balfour
Would-be death by own action eludes search
W H Eccles of Baker Oregon drank lyesol in Portland on Sunday in apparent personal crisis. He was taken to a hospital, escaped there, and has not been located since.
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Riley
Fairbanks
Snow
Ross
Iditarod
Flat and
Otter
Alaska Road Commission
E. A. Austin
Yukon
Austin
Flat
Otter Creek
Discovery
Governor Strong
Portland
Ore
W. H. Eccles
Baker
Brisk Fighting on Land and Sea
A combined land and naval engagement off West Flanders sees British ships bombarding Ostend while cruisers engage the German fleet at long range. The Germans shell Ostend. one German destroyer is sunk by a British battleship. Seven survivors are rescued, and German prisoners are reported.
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Ostend
West Front
London
West Flanders
Belgium
Paris
Revolt in China Threatens Young Democracy
Shanghai reports General Chong Heun has formed a military provisional government in Anhwei with Hsun Chi Chang named dictator and Thao ju Liu as foreign minister. Peking is isolated with President Li Yuan Huang a virtual prisoner as eleven provinces reject the central government. Tokyo notes the movement leans toward restoring the monarchy under the Chang dynasty and predicts possible division of China.
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Shanghai
Chong Heun
of Anhwei
Tientsin
Hsun Chi Chang
Thao Ju Liu
Peking
Li Yuan Huang
Tokio
W. W. Willoughby
China
Restoration of Alsace to France Demanded at Peace Congress
Paris June 5. The chamber of deputies votes 453 to 55 in secret session to require peace terms that include the liberation of territory occupied by Germany, the return of Alsace Lorraine to France, and just reparations for damage in the invaded regions.
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Paris
Chamber of Deputies
Germany
Alsace-Lorraine
France
Socialists in France Honor Confederate Veterans in Stockholm
Washington reports the Senate, led by Senator Bankhead a Confederate veteran, honors Confederate veterans and condemns a forthcoming Socialist visit to Stockholm. Premier in Paris discouraged, Paris shows respect for ex-soldiers amid a capital reunion context.
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Washington
Senate
Bankhead
Paris
France
Stockholm
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