School Board Scandal First Grand Jury Probe Opens
A special grand jury was ordered by District Judge Edward Oldfield to examine charges against school board members accused of peddling jobs. The panel will also probe draft registration evasion, bootlegging and gambling, with County Attorney Selby guiding and offering full office support. Indictments are expected as the inquiry covers county lawlessness and related offenses.
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Edward Dewes Oldfield
Porter H. Morgan
Tourity
Oldfield
Fryer
Selby
Senate
Mary
Senate Receives Prince of Udine on Italian Mission Visit
Washington May 31 The Senate set aside the noon hour for Prince of Udine and other Italian mission members who were invited to speak. An autographed King Victor Emmanuel II of Italy message to the American public will accompany the event.
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Washington
Senate
Prince
Udine
Victor Emmanuel
Churchill Offered Government Post
London dispatch says Winston Spencer Churchill, former first lord of the admiralty, has been offered a government post but the Daily Chronicle reports no decision on acceptance or decline.
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London
Winston — Spencer
of the Arity
Colonel Churchill
Sousa Hailed as Private in United States Navy
GREAT LAKES May 1 Sousa, once director of the Marine Band, is now enlisted in the U S Navy. He helped organize the Great Lakes training station band, aiming to develop one of three hundred pieces for the service. Railroad rates discussion continues before the Interstate Commerce Commission across eight states.
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Great Lakes
St. Hay
Jomtip Sousa
Wen
Lates Marine Band
United States
Ashington
Te Commerce Commission S
Saas
Senators Order Tax on Coffee Sugar and Tea
Washington May 1 The senate finance committee moved to tax consumption to fund the war bill proposing 2 cents per pound on coffee the text notes tea taxes 4 cents on sugar 3 cents on cocoa and coffee and tea would be collected on imports with contracts to imports. Revenue projections list sugar 50 000 000 coffee 18 000 000 tea 3 000 000 cocoa 7 000 000. A 12 1/2 percent tax on war munitions would be eliminated. A redraft expected by Saturday and to reach the senate by mid next week for action.
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Washington
Senate Finance Committee
Purchaers
House
Senate
Probably Showers Cooler Forecast
A weather brief indicates possible showers across the region with a cooler trend developing. Forecast favors a drop in temperatures and scattered rain chances later in the day. The report cautions light, spotty showers rather than heavy rainfall.
George Ade urges action to aid war effort at home
In a wartime column by George Ade and fellow writers, the piece condemns German aims and urges Americans to boost food production, conserve resources, fund the army, and buy Liberty Bonds. It argues loans are crucial and mocks enemy hopes, urging readers to invest to end the conflict.
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Haig
United States
Hindenburg
Wilhelm
Napoleon
Potsdam
Americas
Steamer Hamakua Burned Off Maui Killing Crew
Two crew members were killed when the steamship Hamakua, 646 tons, burned yesterday near Maui. The disaster occurred as the vessel carried passengers and cargo to Honolulu, leaving authorities to investigate the cause and assess damage.
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Honolulu
Hamakua
Ives
Maui
Probe Ordered Into Death Of Mrs Linburg
An autopsy will be held this afternoon at Sitret R Drter's establishment to determine if Leota Linburg, 22, wife of KU Linburg, died from poison after months of neuritis treatment at Wesley hospital. Police Chief Nichols says Linburg is heir to about 70 000 dollars, including 20 000 in Western National Bank stock, with his husband in city and previously arrested for causing a disturbance at the hospital.
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Leota Linburg
Wesley Hospital
de T Edward
National Bank
North Nee
North Robinson
Nichols
Linburg
U S Agents Seek Kansans After Anti-Draft Activity
In Topeka May 1 United States marshals and Secret Service agents plan arrests related to anti draft activity. An investigation overseen by a district attorney and government officials targets cases involving alleged violations of election law and conspiracy.
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Topeka
Kan
Pelmiere
United States
Fredge States District Aftor
Robertson
Kansas
Secret Service
Caes
Rata Caer
Tornado toll rises in Missouri and Illinois towns
Reports from Cairo Illinois and scattered Missouri communities describe devastating twisters killing at least eleven people and injuring dozens. Mineral Point and Durant and nearby towns report multiple deaths and widespread destruction as relief efforts mobilize across the affected regions.
Mrs Allen and Alleged Slayer Show Improvement
Mrs Allen wife of the man killed Saturday night and Al Hawkins alleged to be his slayer are improving. Both are in an emergency hospital with attendants kept quiet for several days. Allen’s condition was improved this morning Hawkins had a restless night but his status was the same as yesterday and appears to be headed toward recovery.
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James Allen
al Hawkens
Allen
Hawkins
British Losses in May Report 112000 Casualties
London May 1 British casualties published for May show 902 officers and 106331 men. The Arras offensive produced heavy fighting and a large casualty rise over winter. February totals were 1243 officers and 17 US men, with Somme figures used for comparison to gauge relative losses.
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London
Arras
Somme
Line of French Remains Intact Amid Attacks, Rome May 31
Italian troops in Albania occupy Cerevoda Veleteoat Cafa as German attacks seek to break French lines. Despite severe blows gas shells used, French front holds with only minor dent near Mont Haut, Casque, Auberive and Mont Blond. British line quiet but artillery activity rises near Arras and Rullecourt along the Scarpe.
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Albania
Cerevoda
Veleteoat Oe
Cafa
War Office
Petain
Carepagne
Mont Haut
Teton
Casque
Auberive
Mont Blond
France
Arras
Rullecourt
Scarpe
Prom President Wilson's Memorial Day Address
Speech highlights faith in providence and America’s duty to serve mankind. Lincoln era ideals echo as the nation marks Memorial Day and vows renewed international leadership.
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America
Wilson
Columbus Gov Proclaims Big Draft Plot Uncovered
May 31 Columbus reports a large propaganda plot in the city aimed at stopping military draft registration next Tuesday. Gov James M Cox announced the plot after secret service action. Petitioners seek injunctions against enforcement arguing registration and draft violate federal amendments and Missouri constitution provisions.
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Columbus
Ohio
Natonal
United States
James M. Cox
Tates
Federation For Democratic Control
Edwards
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