Harvest of Wheat Begins as Nations Await Food Supply
Reports from Chievo near Fort Worth note the U S wheat harvest starting amid a world crisis. Texas and Texas panhandle fields push toward a 1907 crop, with officials predicting near record yields. The harvest is framed as critical to wartime food needs and global politics as thousands of machines prepare to harvest into September.
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Plea to Unite Churches Rejected at Assembly Session
A committee report in Birtiinehum on May 23 dismissed bills urging union of the northern Presbyterian church with the southern branch, ending efforts to combine the two fates. The northern chapel council, meeting in session, indicated willingness to suspend hostilities and seek a period of closer relations.
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Italians Receive Warm Welcome on Visit to City
The article notes a group from Italy led by Prince Udine arriving today at noon. American officials welcomed them and escorted them to Joseph Beiter’s house, where they will stay during their visit in the city, amid enthusiastic crowds at the railway station and on the streets.
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Ten Killed in Lisbon Riots Reported by GTC Times
A chaotic riot in Lisbon leads to ten deaths as food riots erupt across the city. Rioters seize groceries and bakery goods while authorities struggle to establish order amid mounting unrest and reports of revolutionary sentiment.
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English voters to be counted in reform bill debate
London May 22 The second reading of the proposed reform bill will be examined. The measure seeks to extend the franchise to women and increase the number of men voters. Estimates place total voters at about two million men and six million women, with married women among the enfranchised.
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Unclear legislative action raises armed forces strength
Fragmentary OCR notes President signings increasing military manpower. Reference to army and marine corps numbers appears garbled and cannot be decoded into specific figures or dates.
King George plants allotment in Windsor parks
Windsor residents report King George and the royal family visiting Windsor parks where they cultivate vegetables. The king is seen tending a potato patch he started, while a young prince also spends time on a small plot near the royal allotment.
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Joffre Reaches France Safely After U S Visit
Reported dispatches say Marshal Joffre, premier Vivian Maastrad and the French mission sailed from New York on the return to France. They traveled by train to New York and embarked on a voyage to Brest where they arrived safely before midnight.
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Wilson renews censorship fight in White House talks
President Wilson pressed for a censorship provision in the espionage bill while urging restraint and arguing it is needed to protect national interests. Senate conferees and White House aides debated a compromise section as they work toward possible passage by early April.
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Church Opposes Politics Stance Across Presbyteries
The 1291st general assembly of the Presbyterian Church in the United States adopted a policy opposing Presbyteries weighing in on political elections. The case centered on Maine officials where a presbytery opposed a governor hopeful who supported prohibition. No denomination endorsed any candidate.
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Unclear protest denial cited in foreign office report
A garbled foreign office dispatch mentions alleged protests by a Mexican figure against Germany over submarine warfare. The text references Amsterdam, Lisbon representations, and a ministerial claim that the issue was raised on behalf of Mentos, with unclear names and roles due to transcription errors.
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Detroit Men Indicted in Bomb Plot Conspiracy
May 22 Detroit indicts six local businessmen and associates including Albert Walschmidt in a federal conspiracy case alleging plans to destroy Windsor plants. The indictments tie the defendants to the Pormiers laborers group and wartime security concerns. The seven men charged were brought from Texas on prior conspiracy claims and faces.
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Russia Assures U S Stand On Shared Peace Goals
A cable note from Moscow expresses assurance on behalf of Russian leadership that the United States and Russia remain united in a spirit of solidarity. It emphasizes commitment to freedom of nations and peaceful relations as guiding aims.
French Premier Answers Critics Amid War Crisis
Paris May 22 Premier Ribot and contemporaries faced deputies addressing the war, trade and reparations questions. Ribot urged careful handling of claims for indemnities while stressing the need to maintain allied cohesion and support for restoration of lost provinces.
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Russia Sends Belgium Word on Peace and Self Determination
Havre May 23 The Russian foreign minister sent a telegraphic message to Belgium in which he greeted the nation and asserted Russia would pursue peace not conquest. He pledged the right of nations to shape their own affairs and to secede from oppressive rule, denying new attacks.
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Hearings on Rates Resumed in Interstate Commerce Case
Washington hearings on rail rate petitions resumed before the Interstate Commerce Commission. States railroads and public utilities commissions will present views as the three week session opens. A decision is expected before the rate increase deadline.
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King Receives Doctors in Buckingham Palace Visit
London reports Major Khay Gilchrist leads a medical unit that arrived in England last week. King George greeted the party at Buckingham Palace today.
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Decisive Blow at Arras Nears As Britain Seizures Momentum
Reports from Paris and London describe a continuing strategic emphasis on the Arras front with Premier Pétain poised for further offensives along the Aisne and Champagne lines. Hindenburg’s setbacks after the Moronvillers clash are cited as a turning point, while Berlin seeks to reassure Moscow and Rome amid broader European tensions.
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Plan to Issue Bonds Worth 10
New York City May 22. The Liberty Loan committee unveils a plan for instalment bonds in denominations likely at ten dollars. Certificates may be exchanged for bonds upon reaching fifty dollars and could become negotiable with merchant support. Campaign aims to include small investors without bank accounts.
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Norbeck Names Credits Board in South Dakota
Governor Norbeck appointed Vow Bawwert of Pierre as treasurer of the state credits commission. Alfred Zobke of Draper and John Ziebach of Gann Valleus joined the five member panel, with A Travis of Pere named industrial commissioner and executive officer under the workmen's compensation act.
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Order Your Flag Before Shipments Sell Out
Announcement urges immediate flag orders to The Republican office as factory stock runs low. Flags priced at $1.10 with no markup. out of town subscribers asked to add 10 cents for postage and packing.
Detentions prompt U S protest to Spain over Americans in Germany
Washington reports state department protests to the Spanish government over the deten tion of American citizens in Germany. Officials seek a full statement on Germany's stance and note two Antwerp electrical company workers as cases cited, with possible broader numbers unclear.
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Fire Rips Through Yonecawa City Killing Seventeen
A deadly blaze in Yonecawa yesterday left seventeen dead and sixty seven injured. Half the city was destroyed by the fire, authorities report.
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Hungarian cabinet resigns as Tisza leaves premiership
Amsterdam dispatch reports Count Tisza, premier of Hungary, has resigned with the cabinet. Reforms proposed for franchise changes are under study as the king considers the cabinet's fate. Visza heads toward Vienna to meet the emperor as Berlin sources note long struggle with Berlin influence.
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Maxim Claims U Boat Defense
Studson Maxin announced a device to make ships immune to submarine torpedoes. He said torpedoes would explode harmlessly against hulls, and that the invention is practical for all vessels and could be added within months at a modest cost. The government has been advised of details.
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Army Recruits Gain Ground Daily in War Drive
Washington May 23. Regular army recruitment yesterday totaled 1 542 men raising the grand total to 72 920 toward the 183 898 needed for full war strength. Pennsylvania led with 95 recruits and Illinois followed with 86. California set a daily record with 103, breaking the pattern of under 75 in recent days.
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Battling Nelson Ready to Fight in War Effort
Former world middleweight champ Battling Nelson plans to join Theodore Roosevelt and Col. Dickinson in volunteer cavalry. He recalls service with Company G, First South Dakota, and his South Dakota roots in Huron. Also notes Wolf’s comet visibility from Cambridge with Yerkes observations into September.
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Eighteen Held in Sweetwater for Anti-Conscription Plot
Sweetwater Texas reports eighteen men jailed over alleged anti conscription activities linked to the Farmers and Laborers Protective Association of America. Authorities say the group planned resistance actions.
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Food Bill Favored in Senate for Immediate Consideration
In Washington on May 23 the Senate moved to fast track the first admin istration food bill aimed at stimulating production. The measure gained privileged status as unfinished business while the House would next take up Lever's second administration bill on food control and necessaries. Senator Gore urged blocking prohibition legislation and tied the issue to the food control bill.
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Many Prohibition Amendments Ahead in Senate
Washington report notes numerous prohibition amendments pending as the Senate resumes consideration of an administration bill to expand food production. Senator Gore resists changes to rush passage while seeking war time liquor control attached to a revenue bill. The Senate agricultural committee mirrors the House food bill granting the president authority to direct production and pricing. After the war tax measure clears the House, food legislation moves forward.
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Boy Scout Bill The Government Forecast
South Dakota forecast notes generally fair and warmer conditions with possible showers and little temperature change, mainly in the extreme southwest. Temperatures show readings from 59 to 68 over the day with evening and morning values in the 40s and 60s on record.
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