Address by President Wilson at Arlington Memorial Day
President Wilson delivers a memorial day address at Arlington National Cemetery to a large crowd. He emphasizes America's resolve and the global fight for liberty, calling it a world struggle and praising the men who died preserving the union and promoting human freedom.
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Wilson
Artington Cemetery
Washington
America
Ilson
Arlington Naonal Cemetery
Merica
Berty
Jnion
America’s call to defend liberty and aid mankind
The speaker declares the nation’s liberty exists to help others and fight for human freedom. He emphasizes establishing and preserving a government that serves a global cause, expresses mixed sorrow for past events, and vows to vindicate professed principles through action and sacrifice.
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America
Srme
Bank Case Argued and Submitted in Federal Court
Attorneys for the government and defendants in cases against former Union National Bank officers argued to quash indictments before Judge Foster in federal court and submitted the matter for decision. The motion claimed jury drawing was irregular since deputy clerk and commissioner, both of one party, conducted the selection.
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Union National Bank
Foster
Front Line Delegates Call for Immediate Peace Without Annexations
Petrograd reports that a congress of front line delegates unanimously approved a resolution calling for ending international carnage and concluding peace without annexations or indemnities, based on each nation’s right to self-determination.
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Petrograd
London
Detectives Uncover Anti-Conscription Plot in Columbus
Columbus officials say state and federal agents raided a printshop linked to a large anti conscription propaganda operation with national headquarters. The plot sought to deter military registration this coming Tuesday and involved well funded, multi state activity. In New York two Columbia University students and a telephone operator were arrested on conspiracy charges.
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Columbus
Ohio
Goeverhor Cox
Federal
Secret Service
United States
Conscientious objector decries conscription act at conference
Daniel Kiefer of Cincinnati denounces the conscription act as immoral and unconstitutional during the American conference on democracy and peace terms in New York attended by socialists and pacifists.
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New York
Daniel Kiefer
Cincinnati
American Conference of Democracy and Terms of
Pacifeta
Justice steps to curb draft evasion by leaving U.S.
The Department of Justice announced measures to prevent men subject to register from evading the law by departing the United States before Tuesday.
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Washington
May
Department of Justice Today
United States
Tuesaday
Watchword of Peace and War Amid Russian Fronts
The text cites the slogan Whoever wishes for peace must prepare for war as the army notes soldiers march under fire with bare arms. It urges provisioning of munitions and supplies to sustain the principle the more mets the less gun fodder. The congress calls on supporters of a free Russia to rally to the soldiers and workers delegates and resist adventurers using the army for foreign aims.
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Russia
Council of Soldiers
Wisconsin Food and Waste Committee Formed in Madison
The Wisconsin branch of the National Council of Defense organized the Food and Waste Committee in Madison on May 31 to build a permanent structure and plan. It will lead a state wide campaign to conserve food and reduce waste and educate housewives on canning preserving and storing surplus produce. The proposal to organize community canning clubs across Wisconsin is under consideration.
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Food and Waste Commission
Madison
Wis
Food and Waste Committee
Wisconsin
National Council of Defense
Severe tornadoes devastate towns across Illinois and Missouri
Severe tornadoes in seabeant and southern Illinois killed at least ten people and injured over fifty. Mineral Point Missouri lost all buildings except the schoolhouse while Graniteville Bonneterre Diehlistadt and Marmack suffered damage. In Alexander County Illinois East St. Louis also reported destruction amid the same outbreak.
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Nee Presa
Louis
Seabeant
Illinois
Mineral Point
Missouri
Misasouri
Graniteville
Bonneterre
Diehlistadt
Mismarck
Alexander County
Ilinois
Censorship Clause Fights Rise in House Tax Measure
Washington May . The tax bill's form undergoes revision by the senate finance committee to total about 1.46 billion dollars in revenue with a target of a 1.5 billion dollar package. The panel plans to finish main work by Saturday and introduce the redrafted measure in the senate next week. Incomes, excess profits, liquor, tobacco, consumption and stamp taxes are the principal revenue sources with auto taxes estimated between 25 and 35 million dollars.
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Washington
Senate Finance Committee
Treasury
Simmons
Senate
Tax plan on publications and advertising outlined
Postmaster General Burleson urged Senator Simmons to back Hardwick’s one cent pound rate for news portions while advertising sections would be taxed. The Simmons committee prefers some levy on lighter postage publications but aims to avoid a heavy tax. If Hardwick’s plan passes, the proposed two percent ad tax could be altered. The committee also favors keeping doubled taxes on distilled spirits and beer to raise revenue and as a war prohibition measure.
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Ords
Burleson
Senator Simmons
Senator Hardwick
Simmons
Hardwick
House
Congress resumes after holiday with plan for summer war legislation
Washington reports both chambers reconvened after the holiday with leaders pledging a vigorous summer drive on war bills including food and revenue measures. The session opens as officials signal sustained push on wartime policy and funding.
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Washington
Congress
Justice Land Near Death in New Orleans
New Orleans May 21 Reports from Associate Justice Land's home said he could not live through the night His daughter Mia T Scovell of Shreveport and Mrs L Jastremski his other daughter plus relatives are at his bedside He suffered a relapse from a serious illness Saturday night his right side paralyzed Doctors held little hope for recovery He remained alive at 0 o clock but in coma The family hopes Pudge Lane may live two or three days longer.
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New Orleans
Justice Land
Mia. T. H. Scovell
Shreveport
Scovell
Pudge Lane
Senate Deliberates Censorship Fight and War Budget Action
The house and senate prepare for a censorship showdown with fears of rejection while the Italian commission arrives to hear King Victor Emmanuel's letter. A $3.34 billion war budget and food legislation top Thursday agendas as the chambers resume work.
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Senate
House
Prince of Undine
Victor Emmanuel
Appropriations Committee
No Alcohol and No Immoral Women Warned for Camps
Dr W Rucker assistant surgeon general of the United States Public Health Service announced a two year war plan near Baltimore with amusements and athletics for soldiers. He urged local residents to cooperate or camps may be moved, stressing the slogan no alcohol and no immoral women.
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Baltimore
Mey
New Jean
W. Rucker
United States Public Health Service
Rucker
Baker
Italian King sends message of friendship to Senate
Prince Udine leading the Italian mission delivered a message from Italy's King to the United States Senate. The note expressed friendship and unity of purpose and effort between Italy and the American people.
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Washington
Prince Udine
United States Senate
Italy
Censorship Fight Renewed as House Tackles Spy Bill
Washington May 31 The contest over newspaper censorship was renewed today as the house considered the conference report on the espionage bill amid doubts about the fate of the proposed section.
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Washington
House
Naval Officer's Daughter Bride in Georgetown Ceremony
Mrs. Julia Peet, daughter of Commander Robert G. Peet USN retired, wed Russell Tryde of Boman in a Georgetown ceremony at the bride's parents' home. The wedding drew navy circle interest in Washington.
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Washington
Navy
Julia Peck
Robert G. Peet
Peck
Russell Tryde
Boman
Georgetown
Dirigibles Tested in Chicago on Tuesday Test Flight
The first test of new army observation balloons began in Chicago. A 160 foot dirigible with 50 000 square feet of canvas and rubber used a 100 horsepower airplane engine. Ralph H. Upson served as pilot and H T Kraft as observer on board.
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Chicago
Ralph H. Upson
H. T. Kraft
Special Tax on Tea Coffee and Sugar Moves Senate Plan
Washington May 31 Senate Finance committee approves new consumption taxes to raise 50 million dollars. A 2 cent per pound levy on coffee alto teas taxed at fractions of a cent and cocoa 3 cents per unit. The panel also eliminates the 12 12 per cent tax on war munitions raising 25 million.
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Washington
Senate Finance Committee
British Front Quiet As Germans Press In Chamagne Region
German efforts to push back the French in the Champagne region renew with gains in advanced trenches northeast of Montheut and continued German pressure elsewhere. British front remains quiet with some trench raids and heightened Arras front activity. Rome reports Italy occupies Cerevoda Velisest Csoja and Cafal amid unfolding Spain watch.
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Preas
Germany
Champagne
Montheut
Arras
Spain
Madrid
Rome
Cerevoda
Velisest
Csoja
Cafal
Germany seeks only defense not territorial expansion
The semi official Berlin paper declares Germany desires no extension of territory or power but seeks guarantees to defend its own borders against foreign conquest and demands.
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Amsterdam
Nords Deutche Allegemeime Zietung
Berlin
Germany
German Seized Ships Listed by Navy Department
Washington May 31 The Navy Department will use seized German steamers Liebenfels and Geter and Lockorn along with raiders Frederich and Kronpring Wilhelm. Additional German ships for coal and cargo include Hohenfelde Frieda Leonhardt Nicaria Kiel Rudolph Blomberg Vogesen Bresics and Saxymnia.
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Washington
Pring
Frederich
Kronpring Wilhelm
Navy Department
Liebenfels
Hohenfelde
Frieda
Leonhardt
Nicaria
Kiel
Rudolph
Blomberg
Vogesen
Bresics
Saxymnia
British Casualties May Total in London Report
May 31 report lists British casualties for May with 5 902 officers and 196 331 men. The figures reflect losses in combat and other causes recorded by authorities in London.
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London
Officers Seek Draft Dodgers in Florida Coast Guard Action
Florida authorities tighten watch for men leaving by steamers to dodge registration. Governor reports information that several local draftees have already sailed to Cuba, prompting authorities to intensify patrols and enforcement.
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Jacksonville
Florida Seacoach
Cuba
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