America Registers 10 Million Men for War Draft
Washington June 5 America steps forward to register 10 million men aged 21 to 31 for possible future draft as part of a national effort to prepare for war. Registration runs 7 am to 9 pm with numbers later drawn by lot for possible 650,000 initial draftees. Exemptions to be decided by boards. penalties for evasion enforced by federal authorities.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
America
Sons of Liberty
United States
France
Belgium
Why Men are Registering for War Duty
Nationwide registration for war service against Germany is described with emphasis on American unity. The piece cites Secretary Lane and McAdoo, noting Wilson's proclamation and the demand for national sacrifice, urging young men to participate and defend democracy and liberty. It highlights patriotism in the Midwest and calls for complete victory through collective effort.
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Germany
Wisconsin
Middle West
Oshkosh
Lane
France
Wilson
Secretary of the Treasury
McAdoo
New York
America
Baker
Governor vetoes Wilcox armory bill citing wartime burden
Madison June 5 Governor Philipp vetoed the Wilcox armory bill saying it would increase taxpayer burden for military needs during war and pull men from production, while raising costs for building materials. Senate engrossed the Baxter coal tax bill and others as the assembly adjourned until Wednesday.
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Associated Press
Madison
Wis
Philipp
Wilcox
Ermor
Senate
Baxter
Whittinsham
Chicago Woman Patr iotic Finances Printing Drive
Chicago woman Emmons Raine organized and financed the distribution of President Wilsons war message. More than 50000 dollars funded printing and distribution with government printers converted for the effort and volunteers providing time and resources.
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United Preenp
Chicago
America
President Wilson
Emmons Raine
Kavernment
Blaine
Wilson Sees Civil War Unity and Duty at Veterans Convention
President Wilson addressed the United Confederate Veterans in Washington D C praising national unity, the spirit of service, and the duty to protect liberty for mankind. He emphasized the obligation of all to serve, recalled Civil War memories, and urged rededication to a common democratic purpose.
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United Press
Washington, D. C
Wilson
United Confederate Veterans
United States
North
Dar
Citheans
Congress
Wisconsin outlook for farmers and workers amid war prices
An Oshkosh reader argues the war will not halt industry but lift farming and labor, boosting mills and factories after registration. He notes higher prices for wheat, butter, eggs, and grain, predicts a prosperous season, and urges prudence while supporting national sacrifice and unity.
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Biddy
Wisconsin
Jane
Conrac
Oshkosh
Johnnie
Mollie
Signal to kidnapers misreadable from tower lights
Fragmentary notice from Springfield Missouri describes a father using lights from a tower to signal kidnapers holding a child. The report mentions a financier named Jouenal Keet and a ransom event tied to a train journey, but details are garbled.
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Leu Rey Wit
Springfield
Jouonal Keet
Caring for Men on Ships in New Basin Quarters
London report details standardized ship pens under construction with seamen accommodations including mess room bath and wash facilities. Describes aft quarters and showers with temp notes and radius visibility near Spring Rela area while noting limited weather changes and ongoing planning during June.
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London
Explanation by Brazil War on Latin Republics
Rio de Janeiro June 5 Brazil was forced to break neutrality as Germany aims at all Latin American republics, according to a formal note from the foreign minister. The note claims some South American nations fail to uphold Monroe doctrine principles.
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Germany
HB. Robertson
United Prexn Star
Rio de Janeiro
Brazil
Latin-America
Coal Receipts Fall Off in Milwaukee as War Time Pool Plan Aims Help
Milwaukee June 5 Milwaukee coal receipts show a sharp decline for June compared with last year and well below normal by about 300000 to 500000 tons. Officials expect a new pooling plan shipping coal from Lake Erie docks to upriver ports to alleviate the shortage and bring June receipts to normal.
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Associated Press
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Lake Erie
China to be monarchy headed by Chang dynasty
United Press dispatch from Tokyo reports the Chinese revolutionary movement moving toward monarchy. President Li Yuan Hong has resigned under military pressure and a provisional government has been set up at Tientsin. Hu Shi Shang, leader of the provisional government, is known to favor monarchism.
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Ralph H. Turner
United Press
Tokyo
Peking
Li Yuan Hong
Tientsin
Huoe Shi Shang
Joliet Prison Riot Burns Buildings and Injures Many
Rioting convicts at Joliet state prison set five buildings on fire amid brick and iron weapon clashes. Army troops and militia moved in after hours of turmoil. 200 inmates remained corralled as guards and chaplains faced injuries and a fatality.
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Howan
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A. L. Bowen
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Huge Guns Roar Day and Night Over 30 Mile Line
News from the British front reports a massive artillery duel near Wytschaste south of Ypres. Across thirty miles the guns roar, suggesting General Hale’s next major offensive on the Vimy ridge, with Maurice predicting a faster scale conflict. Political upheaval in Austria and Hungary adds regional tension as Russia sees fresh leadership signals.
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Associated Press
France
Wyischaste
Ypres
Vimy Ridge
Hale
Maurice
Woytschade
Plateste
Lill
Dr Bowen Coming Home From Germany
Berlin reports the Chicago unit of American physicians, led by Dr Frederick Master of St Laws, with Dr Robert Bowen and others, has completed its relief mission. The group donated medical equipment to Graudenz military hospital, sailed for home, and awaits reunion with Mr and Mrs Franklin Bowen in Washington Street.
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Major General Wood in Peril on Track
Rail officials investigate a reported accident on a Tennessee track involving Major General Wood. Early word from Chattanooga and Birmingham suggests a large timber may have fallen from a passing train, but officials caution the event could be an isolated mishap while a thorough inquiry proceeds.
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Bieningham
Howe
Disorder as Millions Enroll in U S Draft
The war draft triggers nationwide registration with reports of calm in many states. In Negaunee Michigan a potential Wobblies protest drew troops to prevent disturbance. Officials expect tens of millions to sign up by closing time. first draws to begin in two weeks with exemptions to follow.
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