Ten Million Men Draft Plans Unveiled By War Dept
Plans to draft 900000 to 1500000 of the ten million include 125000 to fill gaps in the 500000 army and keep camps operating. Crowder told the Senate committee that exemptions could reduce immediate service to about 625000. He urged drafting men promptly after registration to allow personal arrangements before colors.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
War Department
General Crowder
Senate Military Affairs Committee
Crowder
Department of Justice
Gregory
Pr Geo ES
Crowder Sall
Seven Points Important in Registration 1917
Seven points outline registration rules for June 5 1917. It covers age range 21 to 30, exemptions for military personnel, registration as a separate duty from the draft, penalties of imprisonment for noncompliance, procedures for sick or absent registrants, absentee registration steps, and booth hours from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.
King George Awards Medals in Hyde Park Ceremony
In Hyde Park London June 4 King George and Queen Mary presided as 35 British officers and men received decorations in an open air ceremony attended by American medical personnel, dominion and allied representatives, Parliament members, and thousands of spectators. The event began with a royal arrival, a massed anthem, and the king presenting awards on an elevated platform, including several Victoria Cross recipients.
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England
Hyde Park
Associated Press
London
Chicago
Philadelphia
George
Central Park
Dominions
Great Britain
King George
Queen Mary
Buckingham‘ Palace
Life Guards
Viscount French
Lloyd George
Advice to Venezuela: U S learns Germany seeks to seize Margarita
Reports reach Washington that Germany aims to take control of Margarita Island off Venezuela to use as a submarine base. The State Department has forwarded the information to President Gomez for consideration. Officials say overtures were made, with positive confirmations but no sure sign of success.
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United States
Germany
Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Margarita
Venezuela
State Department
Gomez
Shark Attack Strikes Son of Savannah Mayor
Fear of shark violence grows after W. Pierpont Jr son of Savannah's mayor is bitten near Calhague Sound while at the coast. The injury is serious but he survives, as officials warn beachgoers of lingering threat along the Atlantic.
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Savannah
Fire near South Boston threatens mills and tenements
A June fire in the South Boston district spread rapidly aided by high winds. Bic Wamace warned flames threatened manufacturing plants and tenement houses but were checked before major damage. Associated Press dispatch from Boston dated June.
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Bic Wamace
Prexep
Roston
Masta
South Roston
Tis
Derby Winner Sold at Belmont Park Auction
Omar Khbayyam, Kentucky Derby winner, was sold for 26 000 dollars this afternoon at Belmont Park in the sale of running horses from the estate of C. K. G. Billings and Frederick Johnson. Wilfred Vihan of Montreal acted as buyer.
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Ay Tursed
Belmont Park
Jure
Omar Khbayyam
Wodbler
C. K. G. Billings
Frederick Johnson
Wilfred Vihan
Montreal
Ourer
German Agents Arrests Sweep In Draft Espionage Case
United Press reports treason charges against Morris Thursnew Abel Kursmann Abraham Carp and Antonio Remerits for distributing anti conscription literature and speeches. New York plans registration day arrests of four more suspected German agents. Additional indictments allege conspiracy to interfere with registration as Columbia University students and peace meeting distributors face federal charges. St Paul arrests follow as federal agents trace anti draft circulars and mark about 35 000 in circulation with many more expected.
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United Press
Pittsburg
Padune i
Morris Thursnew
Abel Kursmann
Abraham Carp
Antonio Remerits
New York
Germany
Henry Perissil
Far Rockaway
George Melcher
Irving Bonapart
National Guard
Federal
Mexico
Inka
Federal Grand Jury
Columbia University
Elizabeth Wilson Parker
Owen Cattell
Professor Cattell
Charles Frances Phillips
Madison Square Garden
St. Paul
St. Paul, Minn
Socialist Party
No Sacrifice of Men Can Be Too Great for the Germans
AP reports German forces ready to sacrifice many men to hold the western front. French lines near Aisne and Champagne endure ceaseless counterattacks and a new three lat nicht on Vauriere and California plateaus. British advances limited with heavy German opposition. Cherning near Cherning and Lene area contested. In Petrograd, War Minister Kerensky’s power rises amid unrest. Kronstadt incident reports unfold.
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Associated Press
Hartd
Aisne
Champagne
Vauriere
Californie
Chemin- De-Dames
Paris
Ruaca
Keremky
Petrograd
Gomning
Foy
Antaye
Velend
Maly Tate
Kameda
Amoetieu
Dextrose
Xulbmaring Vane
Alvie
Geethala
Prasaan
Germany
America
Ramsey County Socialists Oppose Draft Resolution Adopted
The Ramsey County Socialists Young People's League adopted anti draft resolutions and pledged not to register. J D Shewalter petition for habeas corpus was denied by the U S circuit court of appeals saying the federal court here lacked jurisdiction. He will reappear at 2 p m to argue other matters. Nevada Moore and three other pacifists were arrested in Kansas City after Judge Baird denied an injunction to bar enforcement of the draft law. Hotel man B Bankson detained in Santa Rosa awaiting federal action. Charles Dieba a Socialist was arrested in Minneapolis and handed to federal authorities for distributing anti conscription handbills from the St Louis Socialist convention. Dieba was born in Russia.
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Ramsey County Socaliars’ Young People's League
Mansas
United States Circuit Court of Appeals
Shewalter
Rasmond I. Moore
Kansas City
Baird
Te van Thecourt
United States Court
Santa Rose
Cal
B. Bankson
San Francisco
Minnneapolis
Associated Pres
Minneapolis
Minn
Charles Dieba
National Sociali Ist
St. Louis
Dicha
Trussia
Potatoes Found Rotting in Seatonville Carloads
Federal agents uncovered fifteen carloads of rotting potatoes on a sidetrack at Seatonville during an investigation into a coal mine shutdown. Special investigator Hinton G. Clahaugh declined to reveal ownership or railroad details, signaling further inquiry and possible criminal action.
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United Press
Chicago
Seatonville
Hinton G. Clahaugh
Department of Justice
Milwaukee Boys Arrested in Racine Car Theft Case
Two Milwaukee youths aged 22 and 24, both with police records, were arrested near Corliss for robbing freight cars in transit between Chicago and Milwaukee Sunday night. A sack of stolen goods was found, and investigators say the pair planned to retrieve the merchandise later.
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Milwaukee
Racine
United Treas
Wis
Walter Lamrecht
John Wiel
Chicago
Corliss
Crntexnion
Saalkern
Will Defeat Submarine Says Dumont Invention
Paris report says Santes Dumont, pioneer aviator, claims a powerful seaplane lyre can fight submarines. The Petit Journal dispatch notes the device will be manufactured in the United States and supplied to all the allies.
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Santes Dumont
Paris
Turin
Petit Journal
United States
Patriotic Sermon Sparks Church Recruiting Drive
A patriotic sermon at St. Francia Polish Catholic Church in Omaha led to an impromptu recruiting station opened by Captain Frith. After Rev. Michael Glut’s message, many young men of the congregation enlisted for military service.
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Pacior
Associated Prexa
Omaha
Neb
Michael
St. Francia Poliech
Frith
Quiz In Progress At The Veterans Home Waupaca
Special to The Northwestern reports W N Fitzgerald representing Governor Philipp examined the Wisconsin Veterans Home board over charges against management. Most trustees were present, A Cook and Robert Law attended early then left. G A R committees expect the investigation to establish the truth.
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Waupaca
Northwestern
Wis
W. N. Fitzgerald
Madison
Philipp
Wisconsin
Heme
Fitzgerald
A. Cook
Neenah
Robert Law
Root and Party Arrive in Russia Heads for Petrograd
The American commission in Russia led by Elihu Root arrived in Tokyo and left by special train for Petrograd. They expect to reach the Russian capital about June 13 after calling on local officials.
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Russia
Petrograd
Associated Press
Tokyo
American Commission
Elihu Root
Root
May Be Counterfeiter Arrest in La Crosse
A man named G. A. Dean was arrested in La Crosse after attempting to pass a bogus check at a clothing store. Police found a counterfeit document and related papers on him as federal agents joined the investigation. The check was deemed worthless and similar to forgeries reported in Kansas City and other cities.
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la Crosse
Associated Press
Wic
GC. A
Dean
Te Central Station
Ely
Kansas City
Loufeville
Naval Recruits Killed In Auto Crash Near Great Lakes
State and county authorities join military officials in examining the death of H. H. Simme, 20, a naval recruit from Pittsburg Texas. He was struck by a speeding automobile at the entrance to the Great Lakes naval training station last Thursday and died Saturday of his injuries.
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Ryan
Br United
Chicago
H. H. Simme
Mie
Url
Pavalreaches
Great Lake
Naval Training Station
Simms
Pittsburg
Texas
Assembly Session Briefly Opens with Prayer in Madiven
In Madiven Wisconsin on June 4 the assembly met for three minutes to listen to a prayer and vote to adjourn until 1 clock. The senate planned nominal sessions this afternoon and evening, then recess until Wednesday. Both houses anticipate trimming to active business after draft day.
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Madiven
Wis
Senate
Major Crain is Ordered to Report for Duty at Wisconsin
Maj. C. F. Crain of the university of Wisconsin confirmed by a university military officer that he has been ordered to report immediately to his regiment. The summer course in intensive military training at Madison was practically abandoned following the order.
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Wisconsin
Pecan
Madison
Wis
University of Wisconsin
CF. Crain
Bavarian Crown Prince Claims German Superiority
A Bavarian crown prince declares the Thirty-fifth East Prussian division halted a British assault at the front, boasting of counterattacks and predicting England’s distress from submarine warfare. British and American voices reflect a grim expectation that the war will end with a large indemnity on the United States.
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Associated Press
Amsterdam
London
Lokal Anzeiger
Arne
England
William Philipp Simma
United Press
United States
Prusman
America
France
Wisconsin Guardsmen Face Draft Registration Conflict
Hy United Press reports a dispute over National Guard registration. Adjutant General Holway says Wisconsin will require guardsmen not in federal service to register, citing a Washington telegram. Crowder clarifies the law: only organized forces subject to federal draft can be called under the law, guardsmen are exempt.
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Hy United Press
Madison
Wis
Washinton
National Guard
Holway
Wisconsin
Wiestand
Washington
Koardanen
Crowder
Washington, D.C
Deeperal Crowder
Peter
United States
Oshkosh Declares June Fifth Half Day Holiday
Mayor John Wolva proclaims June fifth a local half day holiday for male workers aged 21 to 21. The notice directs employers to grant a 12 pm dismissal and laments wartime conditions while excerpts discuss Allied efforts and German resistance with reflections on American resolve.
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John Wolva
Gahkosk
Celal ‘Vueaday
Ieir
Aemat
Iemat
Oshkosh
John Melva
Rankin Wins Fight After Maiden Speech in Montana
Representative Jeannette Rankin of Montana delivered her first speech in the House. She secured a unanimous committee vote endorsing a food survey bill that allocates women’s services where practicable. Rankin urged women to take Intelligent and responsible part in the world’s work amid loud applause.
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Jeannette Rakin
Montana
Miss Rankin
Misk Rankin
Tragic Kitchen Fire Ends Life Of Miss Mary Prock
Miss Mary E Prock 703 High street died at Lakeside hospital after burning herself in a personal crisis while insane at about 5 30 am Sunday. Her aunt Mrs Catherine Swears suffered burns trying to extinguish the blaze during the attempt to help.
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Mary E. Prock
High Street
Lakeside Hospital
Catherine F. Swears
Woman set ablaze after attempting to burn herself in home
Miss Prock, described as insane by doctors, fought with her aged aunt over oil and a lamp, set fire to a basement tank, and tried to ignite the furnace. Her aunt restrained her, Mrs. Loose helped extinguish the flames, and Dr. Nell Andrews ordered hospital care as Prock faced life threatening injuries.
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Miss Prock
Mrs. Smears
Miss Trock
Mies Prock
Mre
Leese
Agatnst
Xell Andrews
Brock San
Continead
Lerka Can
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Ristem
Spalrhiye
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Varsing
South Boston
York Cuty
Isformathos
Lene
Haiz
Chering
Parker Thau Idspife
Eleanor Wilson Parker
Barnard
J. McKeen Cattell
Columbia
Charles Francis
Veterans’ Home
Senedd
CIA
Pioveen Thacher
Ostrosa
Bresdee
Leen Trenalin
Ferrer
Mary E. Prosk
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