No Room for Idlers Warns Draft Regulations
The government announced a broad work or fight rule enabling local boards to press draft registrants into useful employment or military service. Idlers and many in non-useful jobs such as gamblers, waiters, bartenders, ushers, elevator operators, and clerks could be summoned for reassignment or conscription, with hardship exemptions limited.
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Washington, D. C
Selective Service
Crowder
Wilson
Department of Labor
Felows
Travost
Jsuiv 1
United States
Chicago
New York
Starvation the Worst of Foes
In a National Dairymen’s League address, Hoover warns starvation and disease as Europe’s great decimation, urging U.S. dairymen to maintain and stockpile herds. He argues civilian morale and allied strength depend on continued food supplies and seasonal surplus storage.
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Associated Press
New York
Europe
Hoover
Dars League
fulAi
Germany
Maiilla
United States
Moorer
France
Sessona
Yankees Good Shots In France Face German Batteries
American artillery has destroyed eight of ten German batteries active along the Lie Picardy front since America entered the sector. Aerial photos show direct hits, while American guns batter enemy trenches and dumps. Nightly patrols from American forces harass the foe as aerial activity increases, signaling possible enemy action. Prisoners acknowledge American prowess in patrol warfare.
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Cby
Associated Press
France
Picardy
Washington Seismograph Records Heavy Earthquake Disturbance
An Associated Press report from Washington notes a heavy earthquake this morning with center undetermined. Seismograph records indicate tremors lasting several minutes, south by southeast of Chicago about 2900 miles away, and data await removal of instruments for confirmation. The Chilean event cited caused fatalities and damage two days earlier.
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Washington
Associated Press
Chile
Weather Bureau
University of Chicago
Chicago
Red Cross Gifts Top Fifty Million in Drive
Washington reports show Red Cross contributions totaling 52,150,398 for the second war fund drive. Central and northern divisions tally 5.9 million and 236 thousand respectively, with a New York gift of 1,600 to the Carnegie foundation announced by Henry Pritchett.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Red Cress
Red Cross
New York
Carnegee Foundation
Henry Pritchett
Russian Prisoners for German Exchange Arrive at Petrograd
Washington reports the first contingent of about ten thousand Russian prisoners to be exchanged under the US- Germany agreement arrived at Petrograd. The dispatch described the men as veritable walking dead men.
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Petrograd
Associated Press
Washington, D. CA
Tneteen
State Department
Tee Mdim
Death toll rises to eighteen from central Iowa storm
Associated Press report from Des Moines notes that Tuesday's storm in central Iowa killed eighteen people. Injuries total around one hundred, with property damage estimated near 1.4 million dollars.
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Associated Press
Des Moines
Iowa
Possible Wartime Rules Threaten Baseball Players
Washington orders may require draft-age players to seek another occupation or join the army under Crowder's new wartime regulations. Secretary Baker exempted stage performers, while Attorney General Gregory warned of prosecutions for avoidance. Profs Teng and others comment on potential impact on clubs, seasons, and wartime duties.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Maney Stackers
Selective Service Acto
Gregory
Washington, D
Crowder
Jocke
Xroffers
Gener Crowder
Baker
Krowder
Tener
Count Minotto's Trial Opens Before Judge Carpenter
United Press reports a long legal fight looms as Count James Minotto seeks a writ of habeas corpus to avoid internment. The hearing features Minotto, his father Lons F. Swift, and five lawyers challenging the amended petition. Government lawyers highlight differences from the original petition, including questions of dual citizenship and German property. Judge Carpenter takes the objection under advisement as the petition reads.
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United Press
Chicago
George
Jamey Minotto
Pee
Vornuk
Tons F. Swift
Manotte
Witter
Sedally
Minervo
Dar Nature
Collnca Parente
Germany
Italy
Count Minette
Carpenter
China Japan terms arranged to coordinate forces for war
London reports the British government has received the main terms of a China Japan agreement. Described as a purely military convention, it aims to coordinate allied forces in the far east against the German menace.
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Britain
Associated Press
London
Heuters
Java JL
China
Jayant
Far East
Tee Red Crema
American Pilot Killed Accidentally in France
A Washington dispatch reports Lieutenant Kurtz, an American pilot, was killed accidentally within American lines in France. The War Department transmitted the communique noting the fatal incident and confirming the pilot’s death occurred during operations abroad.
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France
Br Associated
Washington
War Department
Laeutenant Kurtz
Cashier in Court Not Guilty Plea in Embezzlement Case
Madison-Wood Meisters, former cashier of Middleton Bank, appeared in superior court and pleaded not guilty at a preliminary examination on embezzlement, false entries, and false reports to state banking commissioners. She testified about six alleged embezzlements totaling 800 dollars spanning July 1912 to July 246.
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Plex
Associated Preay
Madison
Ukrainian Dictator Besieged as Rada Forces Advance
Report from Kiev states General Skoropysky, newly proclaimed ruler, faces siege by troops loyal to the Rada. Russian-press note indicates mobilization near the capital as actions unfold and authorities seek to hold control amid ongoing fighting.
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Rada
Moscow
Kiev
Ubeainta
Cenered Skoropuisksy
Umies
Ime
Kies
MD Cron
DRYS WIN SKIRMISH FOR PROHIBITION DURING WAR
Dry lawmakers in the house won a second skirmish in support of national prohibition during the war. An amendment approved on preliminary vote limited a 41 million dollar appropriation in the food relief bill. President Witton issued a proclamation prohibiting guiding food for intoxicants. The Red Cross called for aid.
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Witson
Associated
Witton
German denial of rumors on Hindenburg and Ludendorff
The Amsterdam correspondent of The Morning Post reports that rumors of attempts on the lives of Field Marshal von Hindenburg and General Ludendorff are denied by the Koeinische Volks Zeitung. The dispatch notes no attempt occurred and cites diplomatic clerks in London.
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Ludendorff
Mwnadenburg
Associated Prens
Lonteen
Pfeld
Maralas von Hindenburs
General Ludendorff
Koeiniach Volks Zeitung
Che
Amsterdam
the Morning Post
Heads Manufacturers Officers Erected for United States Association
Stephen Manon of Pittsburg was elected president of the Manufacturers' Association of the United States. Jodas Henry Abbott of New York was chosen treasurer and general manager, with Sheed Crone Cath among other officers noted.
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United States
Tinsted Press
New Y York
Stephen Manon
Pitsburg
Manufacturers’ Association of the
Lone Rock Appeals for Help After Tornado
Madison Wisconsin Lone Rock residents appeal for aid after a Tuesday tornado center left homeless and injured. Relief funds started by villagers yesterday are not meeting needs and GA Gunderson chairs the relief committee, wiring Wisconsin mayors for assistance to buy food and clothing for those whose homes were wiped out.
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United Prensa
Madison
Win
Lone Rock
G A Gunderson
Wisconsin
Stokes Case Goes to Jury in Espionage Trial
Kansee City Missouri Mrs Ross Pastor Stokes faces espionage act violation charges. The case was given to the jury at 2:26 p.m. today amid the Associated Press report from the courthouse.
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Kansee City
Ross Pastor Stokes
Theodore Roosevelt Reinstated as Republican Leader
Roosevelt is reinstated as head of the Republican faction amid party shifts. The long neglected elk painting is re hung, replacing the older display. Roosevelt expresses pleasure, thanks the executive committee, and plans to attend the club soon with colleagues including Chearty Hanks.
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United Prose
New York
Colune
Lounsevelt Pis Heen
Tupar
Willan Oward
Patt
Hoosevert
Heelu
Wiliam & Bdenninen
He Waters
Ma Genntsan
Onder
Shail
Chearty Hanks
Ail Weed
Caldbilly
Theadore Ruunacelt
No Idle Time in North Dakota Defense Act
North Dakota Council of Defense issues a wartime measure making all males aged 18 to 40 eligible or required to perform at least 54 hours of labor per week. The act mirrors a New York law targeting loafers and idle workers, with legal guidance from Assistant Attorney General If Aronson and notes from the Red Cross calls.
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North
If Aronson
Rouneil of
Detenne
Italians Captured After Torpedoing Austrian Battleship
Washington confirms that Commander Pallm arini and his crew who torpedoed an Austrian battleship in Pola harbor on May 14 were taken prisoners. Details remain unclear on their fate as dispatches from Rome arrive at the Italian embassy.
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Associated Press
Washington
Mrs Hawley Dies in Milwaukee Resident for Life
Mrs Hawley widow of David H Hawley a longtime Milwaukee resident and former employee of the FP Elmore Coal Co is dead in Milwaukee She leaves two daughters Mrs F W Chadbourne of Pond i bee Minnesota and Mrs A Kitts of Berkeley California and one brother C Waldo of Detroit. Burial will be at Forest Home Milwaukee Saturday.
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Milwauker
United Press
Lae
Mre
Terns
Fairbanks Is Better After Brief Illness Report
City United Press reports Charles W. Fairbanks showed improvement after a night of illness at his home in Indienspolin, Inde. The brief bulletin notes he is feeling better this morning following Bright's disease concerns.
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City United Press
Charles W. Fairbanks
Bright
St Louis Selected for AVL Meeting Site
Fragmentary OCR notes indicate St Louis was chosen as the site for an AVL meeting by a general assembly or committee. Details on dates, organizations, or attendees are unclear in the readable text.
Dramatic Tale of Mina Lusk and Dr. Roberts
Mina Lusk testifies in a dramatic courtroom scene about intimate encounters with Dr. Roberta. She details Chicago trips in 1915, hotel rooms, and money given for travel and shopping. he proclaims deep love while legally married. Clancey questions timing, love, and ongoing meetings as the crowd watches.
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Waukesha
Grace Liek
Curtis
Dak Roberta
Chienago
Pegely
Chicago
Marv i Newman Roberts
Mies Lusk
Maren
Atorney Clancey
Mina Laat
Dr. Roberts
Dr Roberts
Ant
Mike Lusk
Chad
Mina Funk
Betobertal
Mint Lusk
Ste
Ubirabo
Miss Ladk
Chicapo
Loop
New Hin
Ave
Mies Link
Clancey
Miss Lusk
Misa Lusk
Milas Likante
Lark
Clainey
Misa Lask
Roberta
The Third and Final Big Drive on the Western Front
The report predicts a final big German offensive likely around July, aimed at Ypres Bethune Havebrouck and a secondary thrust toward Amedina. General Lockiges and Seidgen say 1.5 million German bayonets are ready, with Austro German plans to strike Italy if the western stalemate continues. Allies may divert troops to shore up lines if Germany presses a decisive attack.
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United Press
Washington
Markensen
Germany
Italy
Seo
W. A. Aridges
Chile
Mackensen
Amiens
Lvkiges
Fostean
Cvorte
Fune I
Seidgen
Ypres
Bethune
Havebrouck
Delve
Aghle Ie
Amedina
Dia
Bri
Wen
Raly
Miss Luake Letters and Dr Robarts Cadence
In a court record Clancey questioned why Dr Robarts kept Mia Susie letters. Miss Luake testified that Robarts would destroy every letter she wrote. The state objected as the question proceeded with signed letters and signatures in dispute.
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Hanes
Dr. Robarts
Mia Susie
Miss Lushus
Clancey
Roberta
Clansey
Paris Bombing Raid Leaves Casualties in City
Paris faced a sudden air raid as German aviators dropped devices over the capital. One woman died and about a dozen were injured, with thirty further hurt as jets attempted to retreat. A shell fell near a cradle where an infant slept but the child was unharmed.
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Paris
Uume
Parks
Minnesota county auditor charged with disloyalty case
Winona county auditor Winena county name appears in a federal grand jury indictment for attempting to cause insubordination disloyalty and refusal of duty in the military forces. He pleaded not guilty and was placed on trial before Federal District Judge Page Morris in United States court. The defense and prosecution teams appeared and the case moved toward jury selection.
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Minnesota
Associated Press Winens
Minn
Anding
Winana County
Tite Yestering
Page Morris
United Stars Court
United Suites
Alfred Torques
Paul Appeare
Connie
Jane Wary
Hanne Vet Ha
Wad
Airpost From Chicago Flight Details Reported
An OCR readout from Chicago notes aviatrix Katherine Stinson flying toward New York. The report lists timing events near Shawville and Cleveland with approximate speeds and positions, including a crossing south of Achtabula and east of Cleveland as officials track the route. The fragment references Annociated Prem Mhlenco and other misspelled names.
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Prem Mhlenco
Miny
Katherine Stinson
Chicago
New York
Mins Stinson
Shawville
Mevelanc
Cleveland
Carson
Achtabula
New York Centralyaay
Ned
Enemy destroyer sunk near Fehbragae by direct air hit
The admiralty announced that an enemy destroyer was sunk near Feebragae by a direct hit from an aircraft. The report notes swift action and confirmation by naval authorities.
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Associated Press
Laredo
Feebragae
Admiralty
New War Expense Record Threatens Treasury Burden
United Press reports U S war costs push toward new record as $14 000000000 already spent and projected to rise by June 1 McAdoo and Wilson under pressure from allied tax faction Congress led by Kitchin weighs raising revenue with war profits and income taxes while debt and interest mount across departments and liberty loan plans unfold.
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United
Wes Bist
United States
America
Iffy
Wilson
Congressional
McAdoo
Meadoo
Kitchin
Congress
Treasury Department
Administration
Rs Nnmegne Committee
House of Representatives
Kitehin
Terrae Uinstrarat
American Col Hoge Wins British Distinguished Service Order
United States Army Col Jo M Hoge of the engineers receives Great Britain’s Distinguished Service Order for gallantry on the British front. His unit helped blunt a German advance at the end of March, earning praise from General Rawlinson. Hoge is noted as the first American to receive the honor since the US entered the war.
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Lowall Meltett
United Stam
Jo M. Hoge
United Srey Engineers
Great Britain
Hodgend
Rawlihaon Toao
Hoge
America
Heal Crone
Banquet Honoring Jorge Mitre At Buenos Aires Club
Argentine leaders hosted a banquet at the Jockey Club in Buenos Aires on the eve of Jorge Mitre’s departure for the United States. Attendees included Jomulo Naen, ambassador to the United States, among others as the republic’s prominent newspaper director is feted.
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Buenos Aires
Jockey Club
United Presa
Iuenos Aires
United States
Jorge Mitre
la Namen
Argentina
Republic
Jomulo 8 Naen
Vwhiting
Wis
Mitte
Praeger Case Trial Delayed Amid German Spy Allegations
The trial of ten alleged conspirators tied to the Praeger murder case faced delays. Prosecutors argued pro German sentiment influenced defense. Witnesses presented incomplete accounts, with a focus on ties to a German spy ring and possible political motive.
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Vietin
United Pregs Iwardsshiie
Unclear text on German guns inquiry ends unfounded rumors
Incomplete report from United Press and New York community sources states that a government inquiry into alleged German weapons near New York has concluded the rumors are unfounded. Details are garbled and names unclear.
Howe Fair Weather Forecast For Wisewnsian Region
Weather bulletin predicts generally fair conditions tonight with moderate winds from the Lake Midlawn area. Friday expected to bring cloudiness with a chance of light showers. temperatures mid range with no notable extreme.
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