Selective Draft Law Details Exemptions and Scope Washington
The text outlines age limits 21 to 30 for male citizens and declarants. discusses how the selective draft will be applied under provisions for enlistment, exemptions, and transfer between forces. establishes that those drafted serve in the U.S. Army as needed, with optional enlistment or exemptions at the President's discretion. lists exempt groups including officials, religious officers, ministers in training, and those in religious service. notes noncombatant exceptions and the president’s authority to exclude or discharge certain classes from the draft.
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Details of New Conscription Airing in Senate and House
Washington May 10 special report outlines universal service with drafts for ages 21 to 30 and volunteers 18 to 40. It details exemptions for federal and state officers ministers and others, pay scales, district and county exemption boards, and president empowered to reorganize forces for emergency needs.
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Hoover warns of flour price spike without food control
Herbert C. Hoover arrives from Europe urging strong government control of food. He says without power to regulate, flour could hit $20 a barrel this year while producers can be treated liberally. He argues a national food control plan can curb prices and boost surplus to aid allies, noting America has a large surplus and that broad measures could add about 20 percent to supply.
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Herbert C. Hoover
Europe
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Canada
President Wilson lauds Red Cross and unity in war
President Wilson at a Red Cross memorial dedication urged national unity in the war, saying Americans sacrifice for mankind and do not seek advantages. He praised the resolution to honor Civil War women and warned that the public underestimates the cost in treasure and blood. In Peking, a secret House session failed to pass a war declaration on Germany amid a disrupted Parliament and mob violence.
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Peking
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House of Pariament
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Ruler and Envoy Target Bomb Attempt in Havana
A failed assassination plan aimed at Cuba's President Menocal involved a timed bomb. Nine conspirators were arrested before their plot could be carried out. The bomb was to be set to explode when the American minister William Gonzalez visited the palace.
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Rush German Troops to France Accelerates Front Shift
Petrograd reports Germany has moved about 600000 troops from the Russian east front to France to counter the French British offensive. Washington issued an embargo on enemy aliens bound for Russian ports aboard American vessels in the same briefing.
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No deals for two days as food gamble fights rage
The Senate denounced food gamblers with terms like pirates and robbers as it debated suspending hoards and futures trading. The Chicago Board of Trade barred wheat, May corn and May oats for two days amid rising prices and a push for food-control legislation. Delegates from major grain exchanges will meet to coordinate action.
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Will Send Army to Europe and Other War News
President Wilson plans to deploy American troops to Europe at earliest feasible moment after French war mission pleas. Secretary Redfield urges farmers to build ponds and raise fish. Colonel Roosevelt may lead a volunteers division for France if authorized. House reverses draft action to empower recruitment, sending army bill to conference. Admiral Jellicoe named Britain’s naval staff chief in Commons announcement.
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Two Named for Navy Academy
Washington senator Shafroth announced appointment of Robert H Sonnegornne of Pueblo to the Annapolis Naval Academy with Edwin W Varley Jr of Pueblo as alternate.
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Russia faces crisis as Kerensky warns of war weariness
In Petrograd on May 16 A F Kerensky justice minister voiced alarm over Russia's internal crisis. He urged urgent reforms to mobilize the army and broaden freedom while Russia struggles to sustain the war effort. General Guehkoff resigned as war minister amid the turmoil.
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Joseph B. Foraker Dead in Cincinnati At 70
Joseph B. Foraker former United States senator and Ohio governor died at his Cincinnati home aged 70 after a series of relapses following a collapse a week earlier. He leaves a wife and several children with major political ties noted in the report.
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Victor Cushman
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William McKinley
British Hold Bullecourt and Roeux in Major Front Rebounds
British forces report success along the Caucasian and Mesopotamian fronts with Roeux captured east of Arras and most of Bullecourt in British hands. Describes heavy fighting from Lens to St. Quentin, use of liquid fire and gas by Germans, Australians holding firm at Bullecourt, while Dobropolye trenches in Macedonia saw Serbian gains and Turkish peace overtures surface in Rome.
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Russia
Socialists Call for Kaiser's Ouster Worldwide
A message from leading American Socialists cabled to German Socialists declares democracy worldwide will keep fighting Germany until the Hohenzollerns are overthrown.
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Boston Welcomes France's Envoy Rene Viviani
Boston Mass greeted Rene Viviani former premier of France and head of the French mission to the United States with a warm welcome as he arrives in the city for official duties.
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