Submarine shellfire sinks ships in May Atlantic raids
Reports from London detail submarine attacks on several vessels, with Dirigo sunk after being shelled at 7 am on May 1. Survivors include most crew, except third mate John Tuy, later landed at Plymouth. Other ships hit include Barbara, Franses M, and Franco MM, with crews saved at Gibraltar or coastwise.
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Barbara
Morden and Domontte Truling Company
Heston
Port Arthur
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Myas
Cadis
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Tony Uy
Uber Crow
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Charlen V. Minnott
Bath
Merullad
Germany Ready to Forfeit Kiao Chow Amid Reconciliation
The Vosvwacho notes Berlin’s shift on Kiao Chow, indicating Germany will forfeit the former Chinese concession. It says Berlin seeks direct talks with Japan to recover costs and discuss the South Son colonies, following tensions with Russia and Japan.
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South Son Cofonsas
Re-arrested Des Moines Jeweler Held After Release
Des Moines, June report states Ja Worman, a prominent manufacturing jeweler of Dat Molinos, was re-arrested after earlier federal suspicions of acting against U S wartime interests. Washington warned that repetition of alleged outrages could lead to further action.
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Labor strikes threaten Russia amid factory walkouts
Reports from Petrograd indicate widespread strike actions in more than 90 percent of major factories, with unions pushing for shorter hours. Talks failed to yield a point agreement, and workers consider continuing stoppages to press for a 8 hour day and a 150 ruble monthly wage for women, per Maxim Gorky’s paper.
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Plans to Halt Protests Across Nation Under Draft Pressure
The Justice Department planned to mobilize to quell anti conscription agitation ahead of draft registration day. Reports say officers sought to curb protestors while the War Department addressed coordination and answered questions. Authorities detained several alleged ringleaders but released many, with grand jury action pending.
Cereal Ship Loss In Britain Declines
Associated Press reports in London that Britain's cereal losses show a six percent drop. Jones, director of food economy, told The Associated Press that the Ministry of Food will not permit allowances for towns deemed lacking in such ship provisions.
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Associated
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Tornado Hits Town in Texas and Oklahoma
A severe tornado swept across central Oklahoma and nearby Texas towns injuring residents and destroying homes. Reports from Lindsey and a small town six miles west of the city indicate significant damage. The casualty toll rose to 79 with hundreds injured as relief efforts organized from St Louis, while property losses are estimated at over a million dollars.
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St. Louia Nowspapers
Wilson Proclaims Penalties for Draft Evasion Abroad
President Wilson issues a proclamation warning all persons subject to registration that fleeing the United States to evade conscription exposes them to prosecution and service, with penalties up to one year in prison upon conviction. The order cites the 1917 act and mandates registration upon return.
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Washington, D. C
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J. Woodrow Wilson
United States of America
United States
Congress
Aind
United Staten
No Trace Found Of Kidnapped Boy
Springfold Missouri June 1. The mystery of the disappearance of four months old Lloyd Koot son of the prominent tanker J Hols land Neet had not been solved here today. The father returned from an all night motor trip through the storm swept hills of Green county without a trace of the child. He offered 36000 in ransom money in response to an anonymous letter claiming the child would be exchanged for the money placed where the kidnappers would find it.
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Green County
Gariter
Port of New York Closes to Shipping Amid Unclear Cause
The New York port was ordered closed to all shipping with authorities citing a harbor danger. Ports were shut after preparations restricted vessels leaving the harbor as diplomats continued talks with Germany. The order was rescinded shortly before noon though some services remained halted.
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New York
Germany
Annexation proposals discussed by German leaders in 1025 era
Fragmentary report from Copenhagen dated June 1 outlines debates on extending German control over Belgium. General von Bissing argues for a broader frontier including the coast, asserting Belgium must be annexed and exploited in Germany’s interest. Von Moltke and others challenge reliance on guarantees, urging stronger, continuous connections to justify expansion.
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von Ulariig
Germany
Bul- Blum
Wie
Cotton Crop Hurt by Wintry Weather
Washington June 1 cold April and May weather damaged the cotton crop across the Cotton Belt. Frost in early May lowered yields. by May the crop was about 69 percent of normal, below 77.6 percent last year and 89.0 in 1900. Officials expect the longer term average to be recorded in July.
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Department of Agriculture
Department of Agricultura
British Bomb Belgium and Front Updates Report
British aircraft drop 30,000 tons of bombs on Ostend, Veurne, and Bruges as Paris-WPD notes report renewed front offensives by French and British. German prisoners captured rise to 28,046 unwounded in five weeks on the Western Front. French advances near Arras and Cherisy cited with tactical gains and stiff artillery duels continuing.
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Hilla
Cheyreux
Spanish Soldiers Involved in Disturbances Reported
Reports from Madrid and Paris describe disorders involving Spanish soldiers at Barre cedona. Several officers are said to be imprisoned in the fortress with no officers held at Montjuich fortress near Barcelona. Also, Madrid reports seize of an Argentine wheat cargo aboard the Atenmar Rosario bound for Switzerland via Cette, claimed by the Spanish cabinet as needed for Spain.
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Fulbao
Switzerland
Cette
Washingtons wartime policy debates and censorship tensions
Washington, June 1. Administration outlines on war aims and indemnity spark focus as Uhle government position is clarified. Russia seeks attitudinal statements from all allies while BELDUM restoration and mill reintegration are discussed amid broader war aims. Conference on censorship provisions continues as House and Senate clash over tradeoffs. The living mission plans to visit the House at noon.
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Font Wilson
Uhle
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Tean
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D. C
Retate
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Senate
Renate
Conference Committee
Guynemer Tops Yet More German Planes
Captain George Guynemer, famed French aviator, has brought down five more German aircraft, including two in one minute. This raises his official total to 43 enemy aircraft. Between May 17 and May 31 French airmen downed 32 German machines, with 57 more believed to have fallen behind enemy lines.
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Whitey
Paris
JUNG
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Prench
Final Examinations Open at High School
Examinations determining promotion for the new term began today at the high school and will run through the week. Some students were excused from morning work while others received brief respites, with schedules leaving some periods vacant.
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Ag Nh
Kbu
Sono
France Frowns on Stockholm Meeting Report
In Paris the government voiced opposition to the voyage of French reenlists to the International Socialist Congress in Stockholm. The announcement was made in the chamber of deputies as officials stated no official participation would be permitted.
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Stockholm
Chamber of Deputies
Register for service on June 3 for all ages
Every man between twenty one and thirty one must register for service on June 3. Exemptions apply only to those in the armed forces or in federal service in the national guard or naval militia. None are exempt from registering.
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Navy
National Guard
Naval Militia
Unsettled Weather With Showers Ironbound City
Chicago weather advisory notes unsettled conditions tonight and Saturday with likely showers mainly north and south portions. Temperature expected to hold with little change. Rain tonight and likely Saturday may bring thunderstorms in southern areas.
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