BANK OFFICERS INDICTED AGAIN IN FEDERAL COURT
In a federal court session Judge Rufus E. B. Foster quashed indictments against O. P. Slack Charles Titeche H. D. Angar and Leon T Apgar over the Union National Bank closure two years ago citing improper grand jury selection. New bills were later returned duplicating the old ones. Three additional indictments were also handed up by the grand jury before adjournment for the fall term.
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Jude Rufus EB. Foster
G. W. Jack
O. P. Slack
Charles Titeche
H. D. Angar
Leon T. Apgar
Union National Bank
Federal Court of Appeals
Foster
H. D. Apgar
0. P. Slack
Charles Titehe
Apgar
Censorship Fight Fails in House Amid Espionage Bill Vote
The House voted 184 to 144 against including the censorship section in the espionage bill. Senate opposition and Republican dissent kept censorship from passage. Conferees will report back with instructions and a revised bill likely to reach both chambers soon.
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Washington
Congress
House
Senate
Wilson
House Conferees Near Agreement On Bill Section
A section agreed by conferees mirrors a House substitute for the administration draft. The final text remains under negotiation after initial approval, with continuations noted on page three.
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House
White House
Bars Down to All Alien Enemies Within Defense Zones
Washington June 1 law orders all alien enemies within one half mile of forts camps airfields factories and naval yards liable to summary arrest. Marshals may issue passes to pass through zones or enter for work. Exceptions may be granted within defined limits.
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Washington
Navy Yard
United States
Port of New York Closes to Outgoing Vessels
The port of New York was closed at daylight to all outgoing ships while arriving steamers were allowed to enter. The reason for the closure was not disclosed. The harbor reopened in the afternoon.
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Associated Freag
New York
Monroe Businesses to Close Tuesday except Saloons
A Monroe business closing order covers every business house except saloons on Tuesday June 5. A Chamber of Commerce committee urged compliance with the mayor and sheriff backed proclamation. West Monroe saloons agreed to close if Monroe saloons do. A list of closing business shops is given.
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Monroe
Chamber of Commerce
Apgar
Tippit
West Monroe
Grant
Loca Board of Registrars
Adjutant General
Louisiana
Burton HH. Wolff
Munhalland Denwite Furniture Co
Hudspeth & Hvans
Ford Levi Statry Co
Chas & Collens Co
Monro Electric Supply Co
Monroe Furnture Co
Sig Haas & Sons
Foster Jewelry Co., Inc
Leon Cohn & Co. Inc
A. Alroldi
Day & Laugh
H Rosenblum
M. Hirsch
Luther Reed Maxewell
D. Mcsur & Son
J. A. Breard
Johnson Sect
the Southern Hardware Co
New South Drug Store
J. C Liner
Griffin Studio
Austin Trousdale & Prophit
Agts
W. L. Smith & Co
A. M. Stevenson
Central Saving
Peak & Trust Co
Bradley Waelder Ouachita Saddle
Sowing Seeds of Disloyalty in Congress Speeches
A fragment notes distrust in the administration as some Congressmen air disloyal sentiments. The brief hints at political tension and dissent among lawmakers.
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Congress
Injunction Denied in Draft Law Enforcement Fight
Federal circuit court denies injunction to block officials from enforcing conscription. Congress debates anti conscription rhetoric as the war effort intensifies and concerns grow over cooperation between the legislative and executive branches.
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Federal Circuit Court
Washington
Department of Justice
Congress
House
Senate
Clarky
Executive Department
Wew
Judge Denies Injunction On Draft Registration
Kansas City officials report Judge Daniel Bird refused a request to halt draft registration next Tuesday. The court found the draft law valid and lacking jurisdiction to intervene. Petitioners Sullivan and Moore urged delay while federal authorities announced mass arrests tied to alleged conscription plots.
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Kansas City
Daniel Bird
Bird
Thomas Sullivan
Raymond J. Moore
Arthur Kegley
Department of Justice
Francis M. Wilson
Western
Missouri
Mond I. Moore
Jackson
Gardner
Edwards
Damages Sought in Slander Suit between Kay and Bloch
W L Kay sues J S Bloch in district court for 10000 dollars claiming slander and a May 25 encounter at Bloch’s saloon. He alleges vile language false theft accusations and a vicious punch with bystanders separating them. Attorney C W Easterling represents Kay.
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W. L. Kay
District Court Today
J. S. Bloch
Kay
Mr. Bloch
C. W. Basterling
Mr. Kay
Bloch
Easterling
Justice Land Lingers Near Death
Judge A. D. Land lay near death at his Carondelet street home in New Orleans as of May 31. His daughter Mrs. Scovell reported the family still hopes he may live three or four more days, though he was sinking rapidly and may not survive another day.
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New Orleans
A. D. Land
Carondelet Street
Scovell
French Prepare Hammer Blow Against Germany When Timely
French military leaders vow to strike at Germany with a strong offensive as soon as strategic conditions align. Officials stress readiness across defense posts and allied coalition channels, aiming to seize initiative and pressure German forces.
Paralyze Factories Strike Spreads in Petrograd War Factories
News from London and Petrograd reports strikes or production paralysis planned in over 120 Petrograd war factories after failed conciliation talks. Workers seek six hour days and a minimum wage of 100 rubles monthly for women, with strikes already underway. Meanwhile three American sailing ships were sunk by German submarines, with crews saved.
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Petrograd
France
Avil
Chevrox
Craonne
Cherisy
Croisilles
Arras-Cambrai
Spain
Barcelona
London
Reuters
Conciliation Board
Gorky
Sani
Dirigo
Suil
John Ray
Frances M
Cadiz
Admiralty
Barabara
Gibraltar
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TERN
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Dr. Means
J. C. Sadler
Te City School
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Lodge
Liberty Bond Committee
Page Tiree
Kansas
Topeka
Kan
Department of Office
Secret Service
United States Attorney General
Francis G. Wilson
Misouri
van Valkenburgh O
Ray
Justice Land
Lyceum Theatre
Bessie Barriscale
Paramount
Kathlyn Williams
Peters
Death Valley
Sarah Bernhardt
Opera House
WM. S. Hart
The
Helen Holmes
Lumberlands
Watines
Strand Symphony Orchestra
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