Ten Million Men Prepare to Register for War
New York June 2. United Press reports that ten million Americans aged twenty one to thirty will register next Tuesday. Anti conscription activity is arrested in several cities as authorities announce plans to quell riots and socialists. Governors proclaim June 5 a legal holiday with parades, badges, and nationwide participation to support Uncle Sam’s draft.
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United Press
New York
South of America
Maine
California
Great Lakes
Gulf
Uncle Sam
America
Wilson
Cincinnati
Kansas City
Detroit
San Antonio
Boston
Federal Secret Service
W. W
Republican
Democratic
Sam
Woods
Nine Regiments of Engineers Ordered Into Active Service
The War Department ordered nine engineer regiments into active service to support France's lines of communication. Regiments from New York Chicago Pittsburgh Detroit already full. St. Louis reported numbers. Expect mobilization and training soon with about 14,000 men per regiment. Continued recruitment and deployment plans include nationwide registration efforts and anti conscription measures. California declares a holiday with a vigilance bureau to police riot risk. rail unions plan nationwide actions. Memphis and Tennessee towns set June 6 as holiday. A separate court proceeding in St Paul faces delays as Kansas City defendant's case on anti conscription plans awaits appeal court hearing.
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United Press
Washiegtes
D. C. Lune
War Department
Esameer
France
Fraser
New York
Chicago
Pittaborg
Detroit
St. Louis
Regimenta
Diana
United States
Atlanta
Georgia
Ferguson
Texas
Farmers and Laborers Protective Association
California
St.Louis
Memphis
Tennessee
St. Paul
Minn
J. D. Showalter
United States Circuit Court of Appeals
Kansas City
Shewalter
Indictments Issued in Chicago Monopoly and Revolt Plot
Indictments returned before Judge K M Landis charge twenty five individuals and firms with attempting to monopolize the Chicago market, while fourteen persons accused of conspiring to foment rebellion in India are also named. Noted plotters include Baron Kurt von Reisnitz, former German consul, G H Jacobson and Albert Wehde. Sixteen individuals and nine firms cited under Sherman Anti-Trust law.
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India
Associated Press
Chicago
K. M. Landis
United States District Court
Baron Kurt von Reisnitz
G. H. Jacobson
Albert Wehde
Ege
Chicago Butler and
E.g Board
Few American Visitors Assert Stratford Shakespeare Birthplace Reforms
Stratford on Avon England June 2 The trustees of Shakespeare birth place and Anne Hathaway cottage report a sharp drop in American and international visitors. To stabilize finances they plan higher admission prices limit free passes and curb honorary assistance to guides and staff.
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Shakespeare
Associated Press
Stratford-on-Avon
England
Anne Hathaway
Ovita
Ralding Vialtors
Alleged Spies Held After Dam Area Arrests
Three men claiming to be Russians but suspected German spies were jailed after patrol arrests near the Shoshone Dam by Buena Vista guards. Police found a small camera and exposed films showing railway tunnels and steamers near the dam, confirming suspicions.
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Powenden
United Presay Steamboat Springs
Guardanen
Huee Shoshone
Buena Vista
SMA
Stemea
Explorer at Copenhagen joins Crockerland expedition report
June arrival in Copenhagen by J Hunt of the MacMillan Crockerland expedition confirms the party remains in northern Greenland. He notes an unusually mild winter and reports on ongoing plans as the expedition continues its work.
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Br United Presay
Copenhagen
J. Hunt
MacMillan Crockerland
Greenland
One Hundred Ant i conscription Plotters Nabbed in U S
United Press report by Carl P D Groat notes that about 100 alleged anti conscription activists had been detained by the Justice Department by noon with more arrests expected. Attorney General Gregory remains cautiously optimistic as vigilance continues and authorities plan to pursue violators after registration day. Eleven Ohio arrests for treason linked to anti registration circulars are recorded, with other actions in Dallas and St Paul as federal agents probe the anti selective service activity.
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Carl PD Groat
United Press Stat Cortexpondentr
Washington
PD C
Department of Justices
Gregory
Alnister
Ohio
Cincinnati
United States
Joseph Adler
Philip Rothenhaus
Alfred Welker
Charles Tiemann
John Pfahn
Walter Gregory
Arthur Tiedke
William Gruben
Alex Feldhaus
Fred Schneider
Frank Reis
Joseph Geir
Fuarch
Socialist Party of
Chio
Cook Avenue
Laken Oou
Dallas
Texas
Federal
United States E Secret Service
Department of Justice
St. Paul
Minn
An- Peai
Allermery
Ely
Kansas
Gewmor Gardner
Tor Edwards
Kansas City
Officials urged to enforce registration under draft law
Attorney General Gregory warned that no man may substitute imprisonment for registration under the army draft act. He criticized disloyal citizens advising youths to refuse registration, noting evaders are punished and then registered for military service. J D Showalter planned to seek habeas corpus in St Paul for Kanang City defendants charged with conspiracy to defeat registration.
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J.D. Showalter
St. Paul, Minn
Federal Circuit Court of Appeals
Kanang City
Washington, D C
Gregory
Army
Department
War Budget Completed by Congress Conferees
The three billion dollar war budget including 750 million for an American merchant marine was finalized by Senate and House conferees. The plan directs the president to manage merchant vessels using the Emergency Fleet Corporation and Government Shipping Board, with Goethals leading. Several appropriations were trimmed, including 10 million for war needs and 10.5 million for flood control, while Jamestown site purchases for naval training were kept. The conferees’ report goes to the House next week.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Senate
House
Emergency Fleet Corporation
General Goethals
Government Shipping Board
Secretary of War
Norfolk
Congress
Nelson
Minnesota
Senates
Misalesippi
Sacramento
Hous
Sparta Site Recommended by Leaders for Camp
United Press dispatch from Sparta Wisconsin reports local leaders including Maj. Robert E. McCoy Harley W Jefferson Frank Drew and Edward Roulands meeting in Chicago to present the Sparta relocation plan to General Barry chief of the central department. The Sparta reservation is cited as chosen training ground for artillery units and for thirty six hundred officers and men amid a program to establish seventeen demobilization camps across the United States.
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Barry
United Presny
Sparta
Wis
Robert E. McCoy
Harley W. Jefferson
Sparta Advancement Association
Frank Drew
Edward Roulands
Tomah
la Crome
United State
Fiwe
Man Killed Near Waukesha Under Train Wheels
An unidentified man was ground to death under a train near Waukesha. The body was found on the Milwaukee Electric line near Madlean Wey with Calhoun and Moreland streets noted nearby. The victim is believed to be a Milwaukee resident.
National Guard divisions eyed for service in France
United Press report from Washington on June 2 states five National Guard divisions totaling about 125,000 could be in Europe by winter if General Staff plans succeed. The plan would select best trained guardsmen to join Pershing's division, with training concentrated in cantons abroad and in France if needed. Transport limits and logistics remain key hurdles.
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United Pres
Washington, D. C
Europe
Army General Staff
Army and
National Guard
Great Britain
France
War Department
Regulare
Pershing
Siigh
United States
America
Man Arrested at Sparta Over Anti-Conscription Petition
Theodore Hergmin was arrested at Sparta by federal officers on charges of circulating a petition opposing the selective conscription law. He is the second man arrested in the case, following Gustay Felzer's arrest the night before. Albert Wolfe, U.S. district attorney, has filed a conspiracy complaint against Felzer.
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Associated Press
Albert
Wolfe
United States
Felzer
Fourteen Tages and Today’s Paper Highlights
An index style feature lists various article topics and sections including church services, theaters, schooling, social events, and local notes. It references multiple themes such as Armenian questions, old world comment, feeding the family, and markets.
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Maildren
Armory BU
Sporting
Manning
Sahere Milwauker
Nermat Schnod Relsh Resiens
Traction Company
Kaiser Saga
Coe
Hazing at Madison leads to severe punishments for sophomores
Madison reports a hazing clash between freshmen and sophomores at the University of Wisconsin. The student court may punish sophomores found guilty of fighting hazing or throwing others into Mendota Lake. Penalties include adding three credits to graduation requirements.
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United Press
Madison, Wik
University of Wisconsin
Lake
Mendota
Landis Threat Letter Warned Judge to Say Goodbye
Federal jurist Judge Landis disclosed in La Crosse Wisconsin on June 2 that an anonymous letter warned him to bid his wife and daughter farewell as he would not have another chance. He handed the menace to government and postal authorities and planned a family visit to Chicago after a busy week at a La Crosse federal court term.
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la Crosse
Associated Press
Wis
Landis
Chicago
Day of Dedication Urged by Milwaukee Clergy
Milwaukee officials urge all priests and pastors to dedicate Sunday June 5 as Registration Day for the state. The Milwaukee County Council of Defense adopted the resolution urging churches to stress duty day and service to the state. About twenty five Boy Scouts distributed Governor Philipp's proclamation in downtown districts this afternoon.
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Milwaukee
United Press
Win
Milwaukee County Council of Defense
Philipp
Unidentified man found dead on Whitefish Bay lake shore
Milwaukee field dispatch reports the body of an unknown man found at the lake shore foot of Hampton Road Whitefish Bay Inte. The only clue is a laundry mark on his collar. The male is described as about twenty eight years old with brown eyes a high forehead and black hair.
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Lake Shore
United Press
Milwaukee
Wis
Hampton Road
Whitefish Bay
Higher Wages Demanded by Donets Miners
Representatives of the workers in the Donets coal and metallurgical region demand a minimum wage of 250 rubles per month, claiming this covers the average cost of living for a family of four. The report notes the prewar ruble value in relation to American money.
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Russia
Associated Preax
Petrograd
London
Sorkmen
Donets
Saloon Closures Tied to Election Day in Wisconsin
Wisconsin law requires saloons to close on election day and registration day. Attorney General Walter Trenor Warner issued the opinion stating the law forbids sale of liquor and requires closing all taverns that day. The press dispatch notes the ruling applies statewide and reflects enforcement on the election process.
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United Press
Madison
Wis
Wisconsin
Walter Trenoro Therriet Warner W
New Richland
Laaer
Drew
Milwaukee Store Robbed in Morning Break-In
A Milwaukee shop reported a theft at about 2 AM with six watches stolen and an escape through a side entrance. Police found entry marks at the door and are reviewing nearby footage for suspects, urging any witnesses to come forward.
Huge loan to France drives Allied support total
Associated Press reports another 160000 to France today, raising Allied aid to 553000.00. The finance signals stronger postwar support as part of ongoing aid programs amid global recovery.
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F.C. Dune
France
Cain
Five Chinese Provinces Move Against the President
Five provinces including Sabot Chu Maupe Chekiang and Fokien declare independence and threaten a joint expedition to Meking to oust the premier and reinstall the cabinet. Senior figures like Hau-Lung andLi-Ching-H face defections as the government sinks into crisis amid secession rumors and war anxieties.
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Associated Press
Weking
Sabot
Chu
Maupe
Chekiang
Fokien
Nae Hese
Meking
Tunu-Chi-Jan
Hau-Lung
Apeaker
Asaemils
Pentel
Nmiliar
Chang Maun
Sauching
Peax-Kie-Cha
Aremier
Talians Push On Toward Trieste In World War I
News from Rome reports Italian forces advancing toward Trieste with French submarine Circe sinking a large enemy sub near Cattaro as it was escorted by a torpedo boat. Allied and German fronts show gains, heavy air losses, and renewed artillery actions along the Western Front and Belgian border.
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Rome
Circe
Cattaro
Ansociated
Stome
London
Ita
Castagnasizza
Tricente
Italant War Department
Berlin
Soissons
War Office
Wytschaete
Belgian
Zeebrugse
Oxtend
Bruges
Westremalag
Petrograd
En Paria
Hurtebise
Cranne
Erefdmont Farm
jGenny
Thermin-des- Dames
Lott
Tendon
Hats
Buliecourt
Villace
Kilbourn Bridge Shoot: Man Killed and Soldiers Likely Court Martial
A touring car on the Kilbourn Wisconsin river bridge failed to halt for a guard order. Fire from soldiers killed King Henry, 24, and wounded three others including Joe Kaiser, Steve Kamoski, and Sergeant Loomis. Private Rafferty was unwounded. Investigators from Portage arrived as an inquest was ordered. The incident sparked claims of defying halt orders and potential court martial for Loomis.
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Hilbourn
United Press
Kilbourn
Wis
National
Steve Kamoski
Serjeant Loomis
Flist Wisconsin Infantry
Rafferty
Portade
Delton
Wisconsin River
Wilcox
F. Portage
Baraboo
Sere Keant
Henry
Kaleer
Kamoski
Statket
H. B. Bowers
Portage
Loomia
Mauston
Vieewer
Henri
Evetack
Tufe
Loome
Meivate Wilcox
Hala
Chimes to Be Installed at Trinity Episcopal Church
Contract closed for a set of ten chimes from Meneely company to be placed in the Trinity Episcopal church tower. Ernest Menercho of Meneely to oversee. Mrs Lo Mo Wester arranged the deal. Bells to be delivered next September.
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Trinity Episcopal Church
Ernest Menercho
Meneely Rel
Trea
Hema
Mra
Lo Mo Wester
Trini
Episcopal Church
Webster Vo
Ernest
Menreiy
Berg Solerst
Grand Duke Arrested and Hat Style Shifts in Fashion News
A chaotic dispatch outlines the arrest of Grand Duke Nicholas, mixed with a report on derby hats becoming obsolete. The piece blends military news from Petrograd and fashion notes, noting weather and public reaction to changes in headgear.
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Treacy Yendon
Nicholas
Lean Mander
Fertewat
Witeconsin
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