New York Harbor Sealed Then Opened Briefly
June 1 New York harbor naval monitor Amphitrite blocked all outbound ships at the Narrows and diverted vessels from Covey Island and Atlantic Highlands amid unconfirmed port closure rumors. Navy yard and Secretary Daniels gave no formal statement as officials noted possible orders from Washington or the collector’s office. The port was reportedly closed then quickly reopened later.
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International News Service
New York
United States Naval Monitor Amphitrite
Covey Island
Atlantic Highlands
Navy Yard
Washington
Daniels
Malone
Confession at Chicago Reveals Anti-Draft Work
A Chicago confession exposes the internal efforts of anti-draft activists. Details describe clandestine meetings, planned actions, and aims to disrupt conscription, with participants unnamed but implicated in organized resistance. The document outlines motives, timelines, and potential consequences of the anti-draft campaign.
Suspects questioned over alleged confession at federal building
A report states that a suspect confession linked to a chain of companies to stall conscription was found at the federal building. Chief Clabaugh and associates faced questioning as authorities prepare charges when the new federal grand jury convenes next Wednesday.
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Hinton
Gr Gatauss
Department of Today
Federal
Clabaugh
Naval inquiry ordered into Solace hospital ship charges
A three member committee of two leading scientists and Nathan Straus will investigate charges of cruelty and neglect aboard the naval hospital ship Solace. Dr. William H. Welsh of Johns Hopkins University hospital Dr. Abram Flexner and Nathan Straus accepted appointments and were in Washington preparing for a fleet visit.
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International News Mercier
Washington
America
Naval Hospital
Solace
Navy
Daniels
William H. Welsh
Johns Hopkins University Hospital
Abram Flexner
Nathan Straus
Solace In A “Round Robin” Rad
Senate
Calder
New York
President Wilson warns against evading WWI draft registration
The president warns all who willfully evade the May 18 1917 act and June 5 registration for men aged 21 to 80 that such evasion is a misdemeanor risking up to one year in prison. Attorney General Gregory plans vigilance committees with DAs and sheriffs to ensure compliance nationwide.
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International News Service
Washington
Wilson
Act of Congress
United States
Gregory
United States of America
Congress
Woodrow
Justice moves to halt propaganda ahead of conscription day
Washington June 1 officials outlined a rapid nationwide dragnet to capture propagandists and slackers aimed at evading military service. The plan calls for swift preliminary arraignments and rapid trials of suspected plotters, with authorities pledging relentless action through registration day next Tuesday. Officials cited cases in Columbus Ohio and emphasized speed without hysteria.
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International News Service
Washington
Department of Justice
America
Columbus
Nine arraigned in anti-draft meeting case in New York
Swift developments report that nine persons accused of distributing seditious anti conscription literature at a Madison Square Garden peace meeting will be arraigned in U S court. Investigations continue into collegiate anti militarian league ties involving Barnard senior Eleanor Parker and Columbia students Cattell Phillips. One arrestee, a 27 year old woman Jennie Diemer, was among those distributing circulars for an anti draft meeting in the Bronx.
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International News Service
New York
Department of Justice
Madison Square Garden
United States
Eleanor Wilson Parker
Barnard College
Owen Cattell
Charles Prancis Phillips
Columbia University
Itia
Jennie Diemer
Bronx
Conacrip
At War Call to Action for Liberty Loan Support
A rousing wartime appeal urges Lebanon and Boone county residents to subscribe to a Liberty Loan. Citizens are urged to join committees, secure bond subscriptions, and support national defense with urgency and patriotic duty. The message stresses vigilance, preparedness, and unity to fund war efforts and defend homes.
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Lebanon
Boone County
Three American Ships Sunk by Submarines
The British Admiralty reported the loss of the Dirigo the Frances M and the Barbara with one life lost. John Ray first mate of the Dirigo drowned while attempting to reach a lifeboat. Frances M sunk May 18 Barbara May 24 and Dirigo yesterday. crews of Barbara and Frances M were rescued, Barbara landed at Gibraltar and Frances M at Cadiz.
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Pirigo
Frances M
Barbara
John Ray
Gibraltar
Fot
Cadi
French Ace Guy Nemer Downed 43 German Planes
Paris reports an official release declaring Lieut. Guy Nemer, famed French ace, has shot down 43 German aircraft. He and two of the last four enemy planes were brought down in quick succession, marking a notable air victory for French forces.
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International
Paris
Lieut
Guynemer
Sir
Americans Among Bravest Upon Firing Line
Graphic series tells of Corporal John Barrett of Boston and forty thousand Americans serving in the French Foreign Legion, French Canadian and British forces. It portrays their bravery amid bombardment and counterattacks in Champagne where Barrett fell after a leg wound and heart bayonet stab.
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International News Service
London
Wais
Riga
Dvina
Balkan
Avalona
Monastir
Chevraux
Chien
Cherisy
Arras
Loos
Ploegsteert
Clay Bertilli
International, News
France
Foreign Legion
Charles F. Bertille
Berolue
Paris
New York
Corp
Ameri
F Legion
Tole
Bership
Scumner
Legion
John Barrett
Boston
Champagne
Barrett
Ican
Henley Weeks
Jack
Bars Jrett
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