Ten Year Term for Mrs Stokes in War Protest Case
Mrs Ros Pastor Stokes of New York was sentenced to ten years in the Missouri State Penitentiary on three counts for violations of the act. The sentences run concurrently with no fines, and a sixty day window for a bill of exceptions on appeal was set. The judge called the case part of a systematic opposition to the war and noted possible influence from German sources.
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Kansas City
Ros Pastor Stokes
New York
Missouri State Penitentiary
Arlea S. Vanenburgh
van Valkenburgh
Seymour
Stokes
Sen
Stedman
United States Circuit Court of Appeals
Van
Jude
van Val- Benourgh
Germany
Russia
Congress
Eeak
Adinistration
The
Star
Stokes Defends Wife After Ten-Year Sentence
J. Phelps Stokes, in uniform at home, says Mrs. Stokes supported wartime action and was misunderstood after a trial led to a ten year prison term. He vows to appeal, asserts jury and judge misconceived her motives and that most trouble came from misunderstanding rather than impulse.
Stewards' Pay Raised by Shipping Board
Washington June 1 The Shipping Board announced wage hikes for Atlantic and Gulf vessel stewards and cooks. Chief stewards and chief cooks receive a $20 monthly increase. all other stewards department members gain $15 monthly. The scale is retroactive to May 4. Overtime from 5 PM to 6 AM pays at higher rates for chiefs and others, with exceptions for regular night men.
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Washington
Shipping Board
Fire at Gleeson Wire Works Engulfs Plant in East Newark
A blaze swept Gleeson Wire Works at 407 John Street East Newark New Jersey destroying looms and storage likely fueling a loss around 60000 dollars. East Newark firemen called for assistance from Harrison. Company president E Gleeson Jr cannot explain the cause of the fire.
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Gleeson Wire Works
John Street
East Newark
N. J
United States
Harrison
E. Gleeson, Jr
Thomas the Company
Torpedo Sinks American Transport Lincoln Off French Coast
News in London and Washington confirm the American transport President Lincoln was torpedoed by a German submarine while returning to the United States. The 18,000 ton liner sank in about thirty minutes with few casualties expected as destroyers rescued most survivors.
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London
President Lincoln
United States
Washington
Navy
Antilles
Japan Loyal to Allies Says Premier Terauchi
Premier Count Terauchi told The Daily Mail Tokio correspondent there is little chance of a German Japanese alliance now. He stressed Japan remains loyal to the Entente, aims to keep India and Pacific oceans secure, and believes Britain’s victory is tied to Japan’s own future. He defended the Anglo Japanese alliance as central to Japan’s war aims.
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London
Germany
Japan
Count Terauchi
Tokio
Daily Mall
Count Terauch
Entente
Siberia
Ple
Great Britain
Mediterranean
Far East
Terauchi
British air raid on Karlsruhe and targets across occupied Europe
London reports another raid by British squadrons on Karlsruhe. Long distance bombers dropped over a ton on the Karlsruhe station and workshops, with losses claimed and one aircraft missing. Additional tonnage hit the Metz Labiens rail area and Bruges docks, plus multiple railway targets in Metz Labiens, Karlsruhe, and Thionville.
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London
Karlsruhe
War Office
Rhine
Mets-Lablens
Siz
Bruges
Zeebrugge-Bruges
Wireless Telegraphy Station On Track In France
Paris reports American naval officials are installing a wireless telegraphy station in France scheduled for use in August. The project, costing about 2,500,000 dollars, will link with the station in Ana and is to be taken over by the French Government when complete.
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Paris
France
Temps
Ana
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