President Signs Draft Measure Enforcing Universal Registration
President Wilson signed the conscription act setting June 5 as the registration date for all men aged 21 to 31. He rejected a Roosevelt plan for a volunteer army and issued a proclamation detailing registration duties, exemptions, penalties, and enforcement across states, territories, and the District of Columbia.
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Nation Urges Unity and Preparedness for War Effort
The speech urges national unity to face a common foe and stresses decisive sacrifice over ceremonial patriotism. It notes Wilson’s call for volunteer divisions alongside drafts, the need to train regular troops for France and Belgium, and the focus on practical military action over political gain.
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Millionaire cattleman Lyons found slain in El Paso ravine
Thomas Lyons, wealthy cattleman from Silver City New Mexico, was discovered dead in a suburban El Paso ravine with his head crushed and robbed. He had just arrived from Deming New Mexico after traveling from Rochester New York. The fish headlines reference 5 cent red horse suckers and the state conservation commission efforts to ease living costs, but the clearest readable fact is the murder of Lyons and the robbery investigation in El Paso.
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Buy a War Bond Speech Praised in Denver Rally
Secretary of the Treasury delivers a Buy a War Bond speech to a great Denver crowd. The throng cheers the effort as wartime fundraising messages resonate with attendees.
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Secretary OF the Treasury
Denver
Liberty Loan drive speech urges quick aid to Allies
McAdoo homeward address urges Americans to back Liberty Loans as fastest aid to end war. Denver reception cheers as he presses buying bonds to finance allied forces and democracy. Also reports on Denver official shot, Durango railway agent, Atlanta fire, peace proposals, Wisconsin governor veto, a lynching death, and British bombardment.
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United States
Germany
Miner Creates Reign of Terror in Rosemont District
In Tucson Antonio Arenta, a miner, fatally shot Juan Callanes and then opened fire in the Rosemont mining district. Several others reportedly wounded as Arenta, heavily armed, sought to continue his attack. Authorities pursue details and motive. The other item notes the State Department demanding Germany explain its detention of Americans in Belgium and Germany.
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First Woman Elected to Navy League
Mrs. E. T. Stotesbury becomes the first woman elected as a member of the Navy league, marking a historic milestone in the organization.
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Hoover Named American Food Administrator in WWI
President Wilson outlines food control policy and designates Herbert Hoover to lead the American food administration. He stresses emergency powers, volunteer basis, and no permanent bureaucracy, with a focus on national interests over personal gain.
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Hoover
Food Administration
War Loan Drive Under Way With New Slogans
The campaign announces a big drive for War Bonds with new slogans including Buy a Bond for Baby and Finance Your Boy on the Firing Line. The effort aims to boost civilian support and funding for the war effort.
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Liberty Loan Drive Launches With McAdoo Visit In Denver
America launches its 2 billion Liberty Loan offensive as banks, merchants, and workers rally around bonds. William G McAdoo visited Denver to address bankers and join the public campaign. Subscriptions require 2 percent down with staged payments through August. Bonds bear 3 3/4 percent interest and are tax exempt.
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Nation mobilizes for selective draft and France
President Wilson orders the draft for 10,000,000 men aged 21 to 30 and dispatches a division of regulars under Gen. John J. Pershing to France. National Guard units are to be called into federal service by July 15 to Aug 8, with governors authorized to raise war-strength units.
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Hindenburg Line Wrecked on Arras Front
British forces report breaking the Hindenburg Line on the Arras front now holding the position amid heavy fighting. Reports describe damage to the famous German defensive line and suggest improved Allied advance under pressure.
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Seven Million Killed By War Toll The British Drive
London reports on major World War I fronts with British gains near Bullecourt and Arras, Italian advances near Moronvilliers, Isonzo and Rumanian fronts seesawing, and a rising death toll estimated at seven million. Diplomatic shifts include Honduras severing ties with Germany and Austro Austrian sea actions near the Adriatic. Royal Navy ships engage Austrian forces. drifters sunk in raid.
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Nurses Killed as Shell Explodes on Armed Merchantman
Two nurses from a Chicago medical unit were killed when a shell exploded during target practice aboard an armed merchant ship. The ship returned to port with the bodies of Edith Ayres 35 from Attica Ohio and Helen Burnett Woods from Evanston Illinois. Emma Matzen of Columbus Nebraska was wounded.
Draft in Canada for 100000 Soldiers
Ottawa proposes compulsory military service on a selective basis to raise at least 50 000 and likely 100 000 men to replenish Canadian forces in France. Borden announced the plan upon return from England amid cheers in Parliament.
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