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Muscatine Journal

Location

Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 31, 1917

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Petalws Forges Resist Heavy Onslaught by Kaiser Divisions

German forces launch a violent attack along the French front with bayonet fighting and heavy bombardment. French troops counter severely, reporting several German advances halted and prisoners taken as they push in Champagne and Mont Haut sectors.

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Establish Watch to Bag the Slackers

Jacksonville May 81 The Florida coast guard will enforce orders from Governor Cabot to intercept draft dodgers attempting to flee by launch or steamship to foreign shores. The decree tasks authorities to seize any person within the draft age suspected of trying to evade registration next Tuesday.

Tacksonville Florida Canat Caba Cuba

British Ship Losses Cut to a Third Now

The weekly report shows British shipping losses reduced to about one third. Total sank vessels around 1,000 tons, with 2,000 ton ships and several merchant losses noted. The tally of fishing fleet vessels attacked declines as the weekly system adopts new reporting.

Death toll mounts as British offensives press on

A May British casualty report shows 1,002 officers and 108,231 men killed or wounded. The Arras front battles produced severe losses amid the war's fiercest fighting, with annual casualty totals rising sharply from winter figures.

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Urge Japanese Join in War Vigorously

The Chilean Alejando Alvares, secretary general of the American Institute of International Law, told the Conference on Foreign Relations in New York that the safety of the American state requires Su pa to enter the war with full resources. He argued Japan has already gained substantial material advantage by asserting dominance in the Americas and warned the United States should not let America exhaust itself.

New York Alejandro Alvares Chile American Instituto of International Law Conference On Foreign Relations United States Long Beno Supa Japan

Tornado Toll Rises Across Missouri And Illinois

Reports from Missouri and southern Illinois indicate multiple fatalities and injuries as a powerful tornado system damaged towns from Cairo to Mattoon. Strong winds demolished structures, unroofed homes, and disrupted telegraph lines while emergency services assessed casualties in Pulaski County and surrounding areas.

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Spain Faces Grave Crisis Amid Political Turmoil

Reports from Madrid say Spain's constitutional guards will suspend in two or three days after a Pro-Ally meeting. Former Premier Count Romanauns regrets he was not invited and says the situation grows more grave hourly. He doubts the Cortes will be summoned, describing the scene as highly tumultuous and uncertain.

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Pan Americanism debate on future union and democracy

The article discusses Latin American nations and the United States shaping a Pan American union with emphasis on democracy. It cites Mr Alsarag and Mr Alvarez arguing for a new, stronger Pan Americanism and a future organization of the waters, strong yet not dictatorial, rooted in democracy and rejection of absolutism.

South America United States Alsarag Japan Alvarez Wtrtes

Conspiracy Case Ties Columbus Print Shop To Plot

A Columbus case links a local print shop to a nationwide conspiracy aimed at aiding a mass conscription scheme. Police, federal agents, and the U S attorney arrest three men and a fourth suspect in a printing operation on South High Street, with more arrests expected in Ohio and the Midwest.

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Court hears attack on draft law in state action

In Kansas City on May 31 arguments opened in federal court seeking to block enforcement of a draft regulation. Officers from Democratic leadership challenge Governor Gardiner, Mayor Wolff and others claiming the law violates federal constitution. Lawyers argued the proceedings raise issues not covered in recent San Francisco decisions upholding the draft.

Somadora Kansas City Orm San Francsco Jacob Haraford United States

July Wheat Slumps To 1.94 A Bushel

July wheat today fell amid regulatory impact and market jitters. Traders noted prices around 1.294 per bushel, with flour costs rising as wheat moved lower. Improved crop news from Texas and Oklahoma contributed to the decline, while bread loaf prices rose in response to wheat’s movement.

Associated Proas Chicago Texic Oklahoma

Register for the Army Draft Registration Rules Outlined

The notice details June 5 registration for all men 21 to 31, penalties for noncompliance, and exemptions. It explains who must register, how selection for service may occur after June 5, and emphasizes aliens and various nonresidents must register but may not be drafted.

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German Peace Movement Aims At Stockholm Conference

Dr Eduard David reports the German majority socialist diplomaticy seeks a basis for a cross national peace movement rather than direct treaty from Stockholm. He notes no official Berlin pledge and warns success depends on broader cooperation beyond Germany.

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Border clash as Villa followers attack border town

Rebels storm Osinas across the border as Villa forces land near La Mila. Mexican government troops withdraw to contest, many killed or captured. Looting follows two hours of fighting with no cross-border movement allowed into Mexico.

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War tax proposals propose higher levies and munitions cut

Washington May 31 The senate finance committee voted to raise 80 million dollars via consumption taxes two cents a pound on cases two cents on tea one half cent on sugar and three cents on cocoa and to eliminate the 1248 per cent tax on war munitions raising 25 million. Tea and coffee substitutes also taxed. Coffee and tea taxes to be levied on imports. House plan to tax coffee per pound and tea two cents. Abolition of munitions tax aims to curb corporate profits. Estimates show revenue from sugar coffee tea and cotton. Debate includes censorship and food production measures as agriculture bill advances.

Washington, D.C Senate DHL Iso

German Gunboats to Be Used by J. S Navy

Washington May 61. In addition to the seized ships Hel Frinderich Kron Wilhelm and the gun boats Thobenfels and Geler Lockum will be used by the navy. For collier and cargo carriers the following German ships will be used: Hohenfelin Frieda Leonhardt Nicera Rudolf Bhumbers Yogenun Bresinn Saxonia.

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Weather forecast summary for JOWA area

Generally fair tonight and Friday with cooler temperatures tonight especially in the north and central portions. Friday will be partly cloudy in the north with a chance of showers, while the south may see cooler temperatures and possible showers in the extreme portions.

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