Loyalty to America Reflected in General War Registration
The nation presses forward with war loyalty as Texans, Wisconsinites, and Chicagoans react to conscription. Objections and enforcement actions unfold from Marquette to Washington, with armed resistance in Texas and Hood County, and Chicago reporting 250000 registrants amid exemptions, detailing arrests and police actions during registration day.
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Lansag
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Juno S.govnt
Michigan Infantry
Nagaunne
Ne. Kautee
Ya Wied
Fort Worth Tex
Hy Fulcher
Farmers’ and Laborers' Protection “Association of America
Hood
Palo Pinto Counties
Claims rate rise not justified by 1907 freight study
Washington officials heard Nat ional Shippers Conference spokesman Thorne tell the interdepartmental commerce committee that railroad rates for 1907 remained constant and that freight rates should not be raised beyond a 3.8 percent increase. He argued the forecast does not support any rise at this time.
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Washington, D. C
Cuitsford Thorne
National Shippers
Intera Into Commerce
Registration Drives Spark Civil War Era Loyalty Displays
Iowa towns report dramatic registration for military service with public displays. Women’s clubs handed out small inscribed armbands stating I have registered while crowds surged at Cedar Rapids Davenport and Waterloo registration points. Officials note no disturbances as workers rush to sign up, factories slated to begin next shifts and maps marking registered districts were distributed.
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Dew Moldov
Proddent Wiixon
Dow Motion
Iowa
Cedar Rapids
Cedar Rapids Ly
Cedar
French Demand Passed In Secret Chamber Vote
In a secret session the chamber of deputies voted 45 to 44 to demand civilian restoration measures. The decision includes evacuating Corsitories held by Germany, returning Alanco-Lorthing to France, and demanding reparations for damages in invaded regions. The government also endorses a league of nations to preserve peace. The session extended past midnight after resuming yesterday.
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Chamber of Deputies
Goreimany
Alanco-Lorthing
France
Laurel Heights Club Plants Shrubbery in Longview Park
Members of the Laurel Heights club visited Longview park last evening and planted shrubbery to beautify the newly established area. The group plans further grounds work at a later date to enhance the park’s appearance.
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Laurel Heights
Longview Park
Laurel Heights Club
Athe Acugon
Attempt on Life of General Wira Reported in Birmingham
An attempted attack on the train carrying Major General Jaouard Wood from Chattanooga to Birmingham occurred last night. Passengers aboard report a wire across the rails about five miles south of Chattanooga, injuring none but causing alarm and a precautionary stop.
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Birmingnon
Jaouard Wood
Chattinoor
Birmingham
Wwlog
Chute Tatooga
Wireless Plot Uncovered In New York City Conspiracy
Police disclosed that a German wireless system chief visited the United States and drafted plans for wireless apparatus believed to be aimed at Berlin. Investigations tied the case to an alleged conspiracy to violate postal laws, with 150 district wireless outfits and drawings found. Names were withheld.
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Prean
New York
N. C
Dune S
Pluna
Berlin
Mexico
Pollea
Henry Franchko
Oney
Dolala
South America
Polies
Thos
Plan for dismemberment of Russia shocks conference
Article reports a meeting at Myxon of a newly formed Westphalian branch of a German dependent committee push ing for dismemberment of Russia. Speakers advocate peace terms with provisional Russian government, detaching Ukraine and Baltic lands, annexing Lithuania Courland and promoting German dominance. War indemnities in raw materials proposed as wartime reparations.
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Copenlagon
London
Adviiitase
Rusia
Ukraine
Russia
Aponkor
Germany
Lithuania
Courland
Roana
Peace without annexations or indemnities banner motto
Petrograd in June via London reports the council of soldiers and workers delegates issuing a peace appeal to world unions. The statement repeats the March 28 call for people to unite for peace, urging acceptance of terms based on nations choosing their own destiny.
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Petrograd
London
Council of Soldiers
Workman's
Prisoners Riot at Joliet Prison Stirs Federal Troops
Federal troops aided Joliet authorities as 200 of 1400 inmates remained behind walls during a six hour riot. Guards were injured. two buildings burned. the disturbance began over visiting restrictions and security orders. Officials feared further violence as troops cleared alleys and isolation cells at the penitentiary.
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Joliet
Jmsposal
Rue
J. ¥. Giinnen
Derry
Chicago
Englaaary
Centurion
Taglook
Mtorkon
German Naval Base Attacked by British Fleet
British forces bombarded the German naval base at Ostend Belgium with warships. A German destroyer was sunk and another damaged in a running fight led by Commodore Tyrwhitt. Seven survivors from the enemy ship were captured. no British casualties reported.
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Prosa
London
Ostend
Ecoust
Arkind
Admiralty
Punk
Commadore Tyrwhitt
Ron
Vine Gimitti
Dover
Oxtond
Tytwhitt Dao
Iie
Auuk
Muscatine County Promotes Patriotism in Registration
Heavy youth turnout reported across Muscatine County as registration day proceeds under cloudy skies and rough roads. At 1 pm, county total reaches 1 047 with city tallies near 740, Wilton leading with over 160 registrations. five precincts report steady inflow despite weather, signaling widespread willingness to serve.
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Washington,d. C
Ovaglon
Boothy
Ronchad
Fuatica
Glavitch
R. I
Thal
Uo City
Muwatina
Wilton
West Liberty
Conenville
Nichola
Writland Township
Japanese Navy to Patrol the Orient
Washington reports negotiations between Japan and the United States over withdrawing American naval vessels from the Far East and entrusting Japan with policing Far Eastern waters. The scope of Japan's patrol remains to be set, with only the basic plan agreed, and the number and locations of American ships in the region not disclosed.
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Washington
Apan
United States
Yosaalx
Orient
Japan
Far Eastern
Far East
Draft Lottery Plans Outline Months of Drawings and Exemptions
A vintage report outlines a large scale draft lottery with 10,200,000 men registered and 40,000 initially drawn by a jury wheel. Exemptions are reviewed before physical exams, with multiple rounds to reach a 625,000 first draft. States will draw in population proportion under military oversight.
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Wrehington
Wil
Remuar
Weather Outlook for Iowa and Illinois
The forecast notes probable showers and thunderstorms tonight in Iowa and Illinois. Temperatures should remain largely steady through Wednesday, with only minor changes expected in both states.
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Rowa
Ilinois
New Giant Offensive Predicted On Western Front
Turbulent front reports from France and Flanders signal a major spring offensive. British gunners intensify shelling near Ypres and Vimy ridge as Italian forces suffer heavy losses on the Isonzo. Official bulletins claim Italian gains and Austrian setbacks, with substantial Allied manpower engaged across the Isonzo and Macedonian fronts.
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France
de Hel- Bian
Wytachade
Ypres
Habe Baa Choaon
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