British Offense Opens on Mesnines Wytschaete Fronts
British forces launch a nine mile front assault between Mesnines and Wytschaete with initial objectives taken and German defenses pounded. Reports indicate a successful opening phase with continued attacks along the Lille sector and across the Ypres salient.
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Belgian coast attacked as Austrian forces advance
A chaotic wartime update reports Belgian coast bombardment near Nieuwmunkety Ostend and Zea Laue with naval air actions. An Austrian counteroffensive near Jamino is described as heavy fighting with significant casualties and debris.
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War department sets draft exemption boards rules
The War Department advances regulations for the second draft step by lot selection and local exemption boards. Provisions detail self executing exemptions and appeals, with one board per roughly 30 000 population and a review board in each federal district.
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Pope Suspends Public Audiences Amid Threats
Pope Benedict suspends all public audiences after reports of threatening letters. An audience was interrupted when a purported attacker attempted to fire a weapon. security intervened to protect the pope.
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U S Minister Flees Rioting in Stockholm Clash
In Stockholm on Tuesday a riot between thousands of workers and police at the riksdag and royal palace injured a dozen, with one Tan severely wounded. United States Minister Morris, amid the melee, withdrew to avoid involvement as police charged the mob with swords.
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Childe files plea in freight rate advance
Washington DC June T C El hille of the traffic bureau of the bus City Commercial Club filed final argument with the Interstate Commerce Commission on a 16 percent freight rate advance. He said he did not object to higher rates if lawful and based on maintenance of relations between Sioux City and South Dakota and with South Dakota rates. He urged a rate increase between lower Missouri river points and Sioux City in absence of an increase between lower river points and Omaha. He asked the commission to take jurisdiction on between state and interstate rates. Mr Childe departed for Sioux City IM.
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Northcliffe Heads Mission to America
London reports Lord Northcliffe has accepted the role of head of the British war mission in the United States at the war cabinet's request. He will coordinate British missions and act with the Entente, and cooperate with the American and Canadian governments as successor to Arthur Jaff Four.
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Lord Northcliffe
War Cabinet
United States
Arthur Jalfour
Foreign Office
Lord Northelitte
Menepe Ot Prietor
Wilson and Hoover Push Food Regulation Urgent Action
President Wilson and Herbert Hoover urge swift action on food control legislation in Washington. They warn against British demand and rising prices while farmers fear price fixing could hurt locals, signaling a tough congressional fight ahead with southern Democrats wary of cotton interference.
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Herbert C. Hoover
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Northcliffe Comes to Work Not Speech Northcliffe Heads to New York Office
London reports Lord Northcliffe plans a business trip to the United States not a speaking tour. He will begin work from a downtown New York office and meet with allies as he aims to harmonize effort. He will report to the British embassy in Washington on arrival.
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Washington
U S Food Exports Grow Despite Sub War Effects
U S food exports held steady despite Germany's submarine warfare, with April shipments totaling 98 million dollars. Breadstuffs reached 58.5 million, meat exports 37.0 million, and cotton seed oil exports near 4.0 million, the strongest since the war began.
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Germany
Ready to Launch 21 More American Ships
Washington June reports two top shipping experts, Under-Secretary J A Salter and Thomas Royden, arrived to discuss the allied shipping situation. Twenty one more merchant vessels are ready for launching at American shipyards, with yards rushing to complete more vessels than ever before.
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Gold imports halt as bullion flow reverses in America
Washington reports a stop to a two and a half year rise in gold imports and a shift to small-volume outflows. The turn comes amid what is described as the nation’s busiest industrial period, with exports poised to set a record near 26 billion dollars.
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Steering Committee Chosen by House Republicans
Washington June 7 Republicans ratified a steering committee with Representative Mann as chairman and members Moore of Pennsylvania Mondell Wyoming Gillette Mannsechusetta Lenroot Wisconsin. The panel will direct party action on House legislation and policy.
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American Fleet Joins French Patrol Off Coast
Paris reports American warships anchored off the French coast as the two nations prepare for final victory against the common enemy. The Jupiter arrives with 10 600 tons of wheat and supplies while bases for American troops are established and aviation bases are set for Allied use. The Matin notes preparations for infantry artillery and aviation reception and that provisioning for the army is underway before troops arrive.
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Confederate parade pledges U S loyalty in Washington
Ten Confederate veterans, remnants of the Civil War era, marched up Pennsylvania Avenue in review before President Wilson. A guard of honor of Grand Army veterans joined 2,500 officers from an Army Reserve Training Camp at Fort Yer. A sign declared a defiant statement about loyalty to the country.
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Urges Alsace Lorraine Be Made German State
A Berlin Vorwaerta leading article by socialist deputy Herman Wendel argues Alsace Lorraine should form a federal state with the German empire and not return to France. The piece is dated June 7 and reflects strong Germanic resolutions on the issue.
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I. W. W. Draft Foes Give Up Parade
In Rockford Illinois on June 7 a crowd of 136 Industrial Workers of the World and socialists protested draft registration marching through the business district. They surrendered to Sheriff Guy W. Ginders of Winnebago County. A banner read One for all all for one penace not war. Three draft-age LW W members who admitted failure to register were arrested.
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Cuba Starts Draft Law in Menocal Message
Havana June report says President Menocal sent a congress message recommending lifelike militia service for Cuban citizens and adopting a selective system similar to the United States. The note outlines a mass conscription approach for national defense.
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German Forces Atrocities Reported In Noyon Attack
Attacks on Noyon included bayoneting and abuse as German officers condemned French blood and race. A local official testified detailing atrocities including a boy named Andre Labo tied to a wall while forced to salute. the commander cited cruel acts to justify violence.
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Kaiser's Favorite Removed as Union Theological Se eminary Professor
Dr Thomas C Hall once praised by Emperor William for Germany links is ousted from the Union Theological Seminary chair in Christian ethics. Hall, a noted pro German speaker, appeared in testimony as alleged organizer of a munitions interference plot.
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Hughes Wins Large Mandate In Australia Election
Melbourne May 10 The coalition led by William M Hughes won a strong vote in the federal parliamentary election held to settle the conscription crisis. Hughes campaigned on a win the war platform and carried Bendigo by about 3000 votes after a larger referendum defeat. The result solidifies government support despite prior referendum defeat on conscription.
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Emery Ball Heavers Face Fines in Western League
Western league clubs except Sioux City and Lincoln met in St. Joseph Missouri today. President Zebring resigned and Dickerson was discussed as potential successor. A rule imposes a 40 dollar fine for using the emery ball with a second offense leading to a 30 day suspension, effective tomorrow.
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Santa Fe Railroad subscribes $6 million to Liberty loan
New York June 7 The Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe railroad has subscribed 6 million dollars exclusive of purchases by employees under a gradual payment plan to the Liberty loan.
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Norway Sees Quiet Norway Price Protest Parade
Demonstration against high living costs sweeps Norway with a large turnout in Christiania. About 40 600 people join a parade and present a beauty to the president of the Btorthing as the protest passes peacefully.
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Tornado Kills Seven in Wright County Damage Plagues District
A tornado between Mountain Grove and Norwood in Wright County killed seven people and caused widespread damage. Wires are down and only sparse reports have reached the affected area as rescue efforts continue.
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Britain eyes postwar trade push with new contracts firm
London reports Britain plans a postwar trade war after hostilities end. A large trade corporation capitalised at £10,000,000 could be formed to finance overseas contracts and help secure orders abroad.
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Biridah Trade Corporation
German Activity Reported In Wisconsin Raid
Washington June 7 report that J W Neliman editor of Milwaukee Journal and others mention raids linked to German agents in Wisconsin. authorities discuss possible bills and wartime measures amid German agitation and investigations.
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PLAN U S BOARD TO RULE LABOR
Washington D C June government may step in and Hooverize the labor situation A board of big men could be formed with sweeping powers to mediate and enforce labor standards including wages hours and conditions Brandeis may join the panel as a possible single head for food and administration with a board for labor similar to other wartime controls
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Kronstadt Revolt Ends as Delegates Seize Fortress
June 1 Kronstadt workers and soldiers delegates resume control of the fortress and refuse to recognize the provisional government. Officials are removed. Secessionists propose splitting Russia into many self governing communities and send missionaries to win neighboring towns. Socialist ministers Teeretelli and Ekobejef travel from Petrograd to Aronetans to urge surrender.
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Wind Storm Ravages Central Michigan Killing Four
A powerful wind storm swept across central Michigan yesterday afternoon causing $750000 in damage. Battle Creek Ann Arbor and Jackson areas were hardest hit. About a score of people were injured. Three deaths occurred in Washtenaw County near Ann Arbor and one in Jackson County at Spring the windstorm was severe.
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Romania Ready to Renew War Effort Says Premier
Paris dispatch reports Premier Bratiano vows Romania reorganized army and is ready to resume fight. He says the country, though invaded, famine struck, and capital lost, has never given up and now possesses trained troops and unprecedented materiel. He asserts allies will honor treaty commitments.
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Americans to Probe Conditions in Persia
Vancouver B C June Bound for Persia and the Caucasus two American relief commissioners leave Vancouver They are Dr Ham T Ellis of West Pu and Charles E Boury of Philadelphia members of the American Commission for Armenian Syrian relief Their mission is to investigate and report on their organization work along the Trans Biberian railway.
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Secretary Landing Denies Chinese Reports On U S Aid
Washington June 7 Secretary Landing denied Chinese press claims that the United States supported a revolutionary movement and provided funds. He said no views have caused confusion over the attitude of the United States in Peking and noted reports of his supposed influence were unfounded.
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Riots in Bohemia Demand Free Czech Union
Chicago reports word of revolutionary demonstrations in Bohemia against Austrian rule. Dr Edward Benes wires that riots occurred in Prostejov Moraveka Ostrava Budepovice and Prage before the governor palace. The Czech deputies not in jail are urged to join in demanding a unified Czech Slovak democratic state with Slovaks included.
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American destroyer foils U boat off Atlantic coast
Survivors arrive by liner recount a German submarine shelling lifeboats after sinking two ships. The destroyer failed to fire and rescued 30 survivors from the Lynton and Madura near a fair port off Pensacola and Mobile. Counsel Wesley Frost aboard cites illness.
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Kidnapping Case Shocks Springfield Family
Four men were arrested after alighting from a Wilkes Barre train in Sadbury Pa in connection with the kidnapping of baby Lloyd Keet son of J and W Keet. Police doubts linger and families fear for the infant as authorities pursue clues.
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Silvershell Sinks Sub During Mediterranean Battle
Washington June 8 A warrant officer from the battleship Arkansas William J Clark of New York commanded the armed guard aboard the American ship Silvershell which sank a German submarine in the Mediterranean secretary Daniels praised the action saying promotion may follow Clark the Silvershell in yesterday's department announcement was identified as sinking a submarine after 60 shots in a running fight of an hour and a half Paris June 8 The Silvershell also reported as having engaged a submarine with 60 shots before the vessel disappeared.
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Tax on Checks and Club Dues Altered in War Tax Bill
Washington June 7 Senate committee added a four cent tax on all bank checks and other drafts, a levy expected to raise about $1,000,000 in revenue. The panel also struck out taxes on dues from social and athletic clubs, which were projected to yield $10,000,000.
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Tent protest aboard navy hospital ship protests mistreatment
Washington D C June 7 The protest or round robin signed by tents aboard the navy hospital ship alleges mistreatment by medical staff and seeks investigation by the secretary of the navy. The petition includes names linked to Johns Hopkins University and other New York figures and is said to have gathered around 100 supporters.
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Coalition Cabinet Fails Amid Turbulent Political Shift
A fragmented scene in Parliament leaves Premier and premier-designate unable to form a coalition. Wilford Laurier and opposition partners face a failed agreement as the two parties collide, stalling government formation and triggering political upheaval.
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