President calls entire militia into federal service
The president proclaims drafting the full national guard into the U S army from August. About 450000 to 460000 guardsmen from 16 states will mobilize in camps in the south beginning August 1, with formal draft from August 5. July mobilizations start for two dozen states, as rail movement constraints preclude simultaneous mass deployment. Draft draw tentatively set for next Saturday in Washington with 687000 selected for the first draw.
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Washington
Wilson
National Guard
United States Army
New York
Pennsylvania
Ohio
West Virginia
Michigan
Wisconsin
Minnesota
Iowa
Worth
South Dakota
Nebraska
Maine
New Hampshire
Vermont
Massachusetts
Rhode Island
Connicut
New Jersey
Delaware
District of Columbia
Virginia
North
South Carolina
Tennessee
Walers
Montana
Wyoming
Idaho
Oregon
New York Guard
Itag
War Department
Chicago
Allies to Discuss Balkans Conference in Paris
London reports the Entente allies plan a conference in Paris on military and political Balkan questions. The proposal, urged by Russia, was debated in the House of Commons where Foreign Secretary Valfour indicated the allies are considering organizing such a conference.
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London
Paris
Balkans
Russia
House of Commons
Valfour
200 Searching for Child Missing Girl in Berry Pickers
Berry picks area near Chisholm Minnesota. Olga Mask, eight, daughter of Joan Mask, went missing Friday after separating from companions during berry gathering. About 200 men and women organized to search the woods and surrounding properties. Officials urged continued public tips and area patrols until the child is located.
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Chisholm
Minn
Olga
Joan Mask
Brazil Street “Wilson!” honors President in Rio de Janeiro
Washington July 10. Rio de Janeiro authorities renamed Avenida Ashangabahu to Avenida do Presidente Wilson to honor the visiting American equator. A bill passed by both legislative houses and likely to be signed by the governor affects saloon licenses, granting a refund for the unused portion if the area becomes dry by federal or state act during wartime.
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Washington
Brazil
Equidtor
State Department
Rio de Janeire
Avenida
Ashangabahu
Avenrdo Presidente Wilson
Kaiser Calls Envoys of Neutral Nations
Washington, July 10. Conjecture centers on the purpose of Emperor William's meeting with neutral ambassadors in Berlin. Beliefs range from new peace proposals to threats of drastic action against northern neutrals if they persist in aiding Germany. A breach of neutrality or hostility may be implied if neutrals patrol, mine waters, or halt trade.
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Washington
William
Berlin
United States
Germany
Wilson
State Department
Six Die in Lac Mare Island Powder Magazine Blast
The Lac Mare Island navy yard blast killed six people including a woman and two children. Investigators led by United States District Attorney Preston pursued a possible outside agency cause, while many were injured by the explosion. The dead include Allen S. Mackenzie, his wife, Dorothy Mackenzie, Mildred Blackinale aged six, George Stanton, and N. O. Dutstead assistant chemist.
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San Francisco
Lac Mare Island Navy Yard
United States
Preston
Mikov
Allen S. Mackenzie
Allen Mackenzie
Dorothy Mackinale
Mildred Blackinale
George Stanton
Dutsteadt
Invention patent for aerating and cooling milk
Notice to dairymen about a new aerating ventilating and sealing device for milk fresh from the cow. The system cools and deodorizes it before shipment to cheese factories and milk stations, preventing fermentation or souring. Complete guarantees with money refunds. Details from Marshfield Miles Aerator Co. Marshfield Wis.
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Marshfield
Telegram joke about broken nose in football
A telegram recounts a playful exchange where Janice and Lois discuss a message from Bill noting a broken nose in football. Tanice asks whether to have it set Greek or Romen, framing the joke as a wire office quip.
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Janice
Lois
Bill
John
Tanice
German in West Bend Schools Rejected After Fifteen Years
West Bend voters end German instruction in city schools after fifteen years of German classes. Edwin Piel, school board president, says the meeting reflected community opinion. District attorney E W Bucklin notes a German teacher will be kept only if no other job is found, otherwise the German program ends.
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West Bend
Edwin Piel
E.W. Buckiin
Kenosha Soldier of Fortune Wounded at Vimy Ridge
Kenosha native Trebert Capeheart, who joined a Canadian regiment in the British army, lies wounded in a Manchester field hospital after being shot through the shoulder during the Vimy Ridge assault on April ninth. He writes he will be back on the firing line within days. Capeheart was a prominent local athlete.
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Herbert Capeheart
Kenosha
Trebert Capeheart
Manchester
England
Vimy Ridge
Capeheart
Wisconsin Debates Lincoln Birthday Holiday Status
Madison July 10 A correction to a legislative revisor bill altered Lincoln's Birthday to become a holiday though it was not a legal Wisconsin holiday. Governor Philip refused to sign the bill until the amendment was removed or changed.
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Madison
Abraham Lincoln
Wisconsin
Phillpp
Clyde Conklin Forgery Case Ends With Family Payment
Kenosha July 10 Clyde Conklin twenty two a member of a prominent local family was arrested on forgery warrants from Clearfield Pennsylvania. He allegedly forged six checks for a specified amount. The Conklin family offered to cover all costs and officials in Clearfield agreed to his release.
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Clyde Conklin
Kenosha
Clearfield
Conklin
Cluartiekt
La Crosse Boy War Victim Enlists as Aviator
Relatives in La Crosse received a brief cablegram that Sergeant Joseph Magain, 25, of the Fourteenth Battalion Canadian Infantry, was mortally wounded near Lens on July 5. His brother Walter Teknie, a dairy farmer, immediately applies for enlistment in the American aviators.
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U. S
Sheridan Road Aid Granted for Kenosha County Project
State and federal aid totaling 224.00 will fund work throughout the present summer. Contracts require completion of the Sheridan project in Kenosha County with equal contributions from the state and nation.
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Sheridan Road
Kenosha
Sheridan
Kenosha County
Two Gar Repairers Killed in Switch Engine Accident
In Fond Du Lac on July 10, Den Tahtan, 26, unmarried, and James Langley, 55, married, were killed when a switch engine derailed a string of empty cars at the Tin Muddy Coal and Coke Company yard.
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Gar
Fond DY Lag
den Tahtan
James Langley
Tin Muddy Coal and Coke Company
Ct Clitord
Fifty Counties Represented at Wisconsin Council Conference
Fifty counties were represented at a conference of the woman's branch of county councils of defense of Wisconsin. Duly noted, the gathering showcased regional participation and civic engagement within the state defense effort.
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Manison
Woman’s Branch
County Councils of Defense of
Wisconsin
James W. Gerard Resigns From Diplomatic Service
James W. Gerard former ambassador to Germany resigns from the diplomatic service and returns to private life. His resignation was accepted some time ago though not publicly announced.
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James W. Gerard
Washington
Germany
Who Wins When We Take a Chance on Tracks
An editorial warns of railroad crossing dangers based on 1915 and 1916 fatality data. It urges motorists and pedestrians to stop, look, and listen, condemns trespassing and careless crossing, and argues for stricter laws to prevent needless deaths. It cites numerous fatalities and contrasts personal loss with broader gambling risks.
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Reault
Joses
Aynan
How to face the draft lottery say local boards
The War Department urges all 19 500 000 registrants to watch for draft news and consult their exemption boards. Find your red ink serial number, await the Washington drawing, learn your appointment order and physical exam date, and ask the local board if any doubt remains. Stay informed through newspapers.
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Washington
America
War Department
Wisconsin Fish Tagged for Migration Study
The zoology department at Wisconsin marked fish with aluminum tags bearing Rent. Zool. Dept. Univ. Wis. and released them into state streams. Anglers who catch a tagged fish should notify the department with capture date, locality, tag number, and species. Ten cents is paid for each tag returned with information.
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Zoology Department
University of Wisconsin
Rent. Zool. Dept. Univ
Soldiers Pay Increase Expands Enlisted Ranks Across Army
Enlisted men and non commissioned officers gain new monthly pay under the national army act signed by President Wilson. The June 1 effective schedule raises pay by 6 to 15 dollars, with specific increases by rank across private to sergeant and varied rates for band, hospital corps, and engineers units.
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United States Army
National Army Act
Wilson
Army
Artillery
Cavalry
Infantry
Signal Corps
Quartermaster Corps
Engineers
Ordinance
Courts of domestic relations arise amid town chatter
An old town riff on marriage, money, and taste notes women facing pressure to wed for security while men seek practical matches. The piece jokes about suitors with land, odd habits, or odd jobs, and suggests courts of domestic relations are being set up to handle such arrangements.
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Feef
Wisconsin
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