Draft Registry Kicks Off Amid City Rush
Oklahoma City boards opened registration for military service with a frenetic start. By noon only about 1000 men were registered countywide, far below expectations. Officials expect a late surge as more workmen sign up, while Class A-1 is wiped out and the June 24 draft call looms with two boards handling all remaining registrations.
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Wilson Intervenes Again for Mooney Pardon
President Wilson wrote a second letter urging Governor Stephens of California to grant a pardon for Thomas Mooney. Sacramento telegram confirms receipt and says no further details will be released at this time.
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Baroness Zollner Freed of Charges in Chattanooga
Espionage charges against Baroness Tona Zaller arrested here. Tinne J W Spalding of Alva Oklahoma sentenced to confinement for three months and fined four dollars monthly for six months. sentence annulled. Spalding now in France.
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France
Price Regulation for Lumber Under Review
Government considers fixing lumber prices as a wartime measure. War industries board weighing private company pricing. possible government control to stabilize market conditions.
French Premier Wins Confidence Vote in Chamber
Paris reports Prime Minister secures victory in the chamber of deputies with 377 votes for and 130 against, amid a crowded session. He praises Allied forces and American help while urging resolve to continue the fight.
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Generally Cloudy Weather Forecast Preview
General cloudy conditions expected across the area with limited sunshine. Temperatures will remain mild through tonight with a slight chance of light showers in the evening and overnight. winds mostly light from the east.
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Russian Jewels Worth Millions May Be in U.S
New York June 5 An alleged lot to smuggle into America the crown jewels of the dethroned Romanoff lypanty stones valued at 2,000,000 in ehieves to have been discovered by United States customs officials two US government officials are under suspicion. One jewel is in Russia and the other arrived at an Atlantic port recently on a Daniel steamship and hurried to Washington on witters and Wes, now being traced by federal agents.
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Simmmne
Minister Egan to quit Denmark over health
Maurice Francis Egan United States minister to Denmark has tendered his resignation to the state department due to ill health.
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Washington
Oklahoma pays last tribute to Col. Jack Love
Officials honor dead as Governor Williams leads ceremony at the state capitol. Hundreds gather to recall Col Jack Love's pioneer service in Oklahoma and Texas roots. Memorial sketches recount his fidelity and bravery. music and family mementos highlight a life of duty and affection.
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Russians Break Through On Caucasus Front In Major Skirmish
June reports of fighting on the main front show German and Turkish forces retreating along the Ardahan road while civilians are slaughtered. A large battle in the Kare district of Transcaucasia favored Russian forces on May 24, with Russian troops holding gains as enemy lines faltered amid heavy artillery.
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Defense of Allies Stems Hun Push
Allied defensive measures slow German offensives in the Ailette salients south of the Oise and Marne sectors. Paris reports no new advances by Berlin since May 27 while local attacks remain intense near Retz forest and Longpont as French counter offensives regain ground.
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Americans Drive Germans From Neuilly Wood In Marne Bayonet Clash
American troops in France launch a bold bayonet attack near Chateau-Thierry driving out German forces from Neuilly wood after repelling machine gun positions on the edge of the village. The push continues as Americans hold their line and report stubborn German resistance while U.S. units dig in and prepare for further fighting along the Marne.
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Survivors of Carolina Arrive in New York After Sinking
Survivors from the Carolina arrive in New York aboard the Porto Rico steamer after a German submarine attack west of Porto Rico. Of 218 aboard, 208 are accounted for. ten U.S. Navy graduates from San Juan are among the survivors. Red Cross workers meet the group at the harbor as ambulances ferry them to hotels.
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Red Cross
New York Dark Bombs Feared as Luftwaffe Raids Loom
Photographic observations by army aviators over New York show concern over potential German air raids. City lights were dimmed by order of Police Commissioner Enright, leaving only street lamps and dwelling lights. The warning notes a possible further blackout if raids occur and the public is advised to remain vigilant.
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Mobilization Orders Sent for 40000 Negro Registrants
Provost Marshal General Crowder issued orders mobilizing 40000 black draftees to entrain for general service from June 20 to 25. The registrants hail from twenty states and will move to Camp Funston in Kansas.
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Official Pershing Reports Parrot Observation and Patrol Engagements
Washington reports Pershing's official note describing a June 3 to 4 night where a parrot operating to Lorraine struck the enemy concrete observation plate and three Germans were killed in a patrol encounter. Paris adds continued local attacks. French forces repelled German assaults near Corey Autreches Dontmiers and in the forest outskirts. heavy artillery remains spirited north of the Aisne and Rheims region.
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Naval mine sweepers report German mines off Atlantic coast
Mine sweepers off the Maryland New Jersey coast reported German mines swept from the Atlantic in early June. Navy officials said raiding submarines likely laid the mines. A Danish steamer brought 11 of the Mengel crew from a sunken schooner off New York. The Radioleine tanker was saved by a U S destroyer sixty five miles off Maryland as other submarine losses mounted. Secretary Daniels said no halt to troops and munitions to France.
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Delaware Coast Struck by German Mines Reported
Reports from EWES Delaware say a German mine raid along the coast scattered mines near the capes. Ten mines found with nine still missing. two detonated by gunfire, eight recovered intact as authorities search for others.
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Hoarders of Flour Face Fines and Imprisonment
County food administrator C. H. Russell warned that individuals stockpiling wheat flour and products ahead of a retail sales stoppage could face heavy fines and imprisonment. He reports grocers will report buyers who purchase beyond need or from multiple stores, with prosecutions to follow.
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