Tornado Toll Grows Across States After Friday Storms
In the Midwest a series of Friday to Sunday tornadoes killed hundreds and left thousands homeless across Illinois Indiana Kansas Missouri Tennessee Kentucky Arkansas and Alabama. Officials and Red Cross crews coordinate relief as property damage runs into millions. Mattoon and nearby towns report the heaviest loss with scores dead and many injured.
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Socialist Peace Conference Sparks Heckling Strategy
Stockholm May 28 Socialist delegates plan to grill German representatives at a presumed peace conference. Allies question German sincerity and demand terms including Belgium, France, Serbia separation and Alsace Lorraine return. Support for enforcing peace and broader Latin American backing is discussed among neutral reps.
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Tornado Toll Mounts Across Four States
Deadly storms hit Missouri Kentucky Alabama Arkansas Mississippi and Tennessee with fatalities tallying over 100 and injuries surpassing 300. Reports from Hickman Kentucky and towns like Sayre and Dyersburg detail multi casualties as communications remain disrupted and relief teams mobilize.
Socialists of Detroit Charged in Anti Draft Plot
Detroit federal authorities arrested Nathan J. Welsh and seven others on conspiracy to interfere with military registration. Pamphlets urged workers to refuse the draft, citing the thirteenth amendment. arrests also reported in Roanoke Virginia where mountaineers pledged to resist registration and planned violent acts.
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Reunion Of Ex Rebels Endorsed By Congress
Washington D C May 28 Representative J I B Davidson of Wisconsin received from the postoffice department an explanation of why letters from Washington carried notices of a Confederate veterans reunion The department said the reunion had official congress endorsement via a joint resolution approved February 2 1917 and funds for expenses were appropriated The democratic congress and Wilson administration thus authorized advertising the reunion on all letters mailed in Washington causing unease among veteran supporters of the union.
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Government suit aims to monopolize sisal imports
A government antitrust case in New York targets the Pan American commission and the Kesal Aderia commission of Yucatan for alleged conspiracy to monopolize sisal importation. Washington witnesses including an Adecia attorney and several Western rope manufacturers prepare to testify as hearings begin tomorrow.
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Three Die After Auto Enters River at Ferry
Portage la Prairie Manitoba May 2 Associated Press reports Mrs Thomas Walker, her son William, and Miss Basie Irvin aged twenty one drowned when their car slid off Poplar Point Ferry into the river last night. The trio were returning from a visit when the accident occurred on the bridge over the Poplar River.
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Italians to New York to discuss entertainment visit proposal
The Italian mission tentatively accepted an invitation to visit New York, led by Mayor Altchell, as Italians in New York are said to form the largest Italian population outside Italy. The commission also outlined Italy's urgent needs for railway equipment, control systems, and steels to American officials and discussed financing and transport under submarine blockade.
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Sinking of Steamer C. Le Eszaguirre Kills 133 Near Colombo
Reports from Madrid and London say the Spanish steamer C. Le Elzaguirre sank in five minutes with 133 presumed dead including the Spanish consul at Colombo. The vessel went down after a sudden, violent list, crew tried to launch boats but many were lost in heavy seas.
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Wisconsin Jews Unite Behind Professor Kallen for Washington Delegate
In Madison on May 28, Wisconsin Jews plan to elect a delegate to the national Jewish congress meeting in Washington September 2. Professor Horace M. Kallen of the University of Wisconsin is favored to represent the state, with elections run by a special board across districts. The move aims to unify Wisconsin Jews and influence policy at the peace conference through Jewish interests worldwide.
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Flour and Wheat Fall in Minneapolis Market Decline
Under pressure of optimistic crop news, wheat and flour prices continued downward. May wheat fell by 74 cents, July by 76 cents. flour sold wholesale at 16.25 a barrel, down 2.93 in two weeks.
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Sullivan Gets Release From Seattle Northern Club
Billy Sullivan, former catcher for the Chicago Americans, asked and obtained his release from the Seattle Northern league club yesterday. His future plans were not announced.
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The Vacant Chair Remembrance Poem
A reminiscence poem honoring fallen soldiers and the “boys who wore the blue.” Read like a wartime elegy, it laments fewer living veterans and marks the sacrifice with a ceremonial gaze toward memory and duty.
Six Mile Hike Tests Fort Sheridan Army Recruits
At Fort Sheridan on Friday five thousand candidates for commissions endured a six mile hike in full marching equipment weighing about seventy pounds. The event aimed to stiffen muscles as exams on semaphore and wig wag signaling codes approach. Committees form activities for each company including baseball tennis track music and social events. Major Marrow plans Wisconsin Michigan publicity adding newspaper veterans to boost coverage. Johnny Rasmussen of Oshkosh formerly with Twin City Federal basketball is identified among the recruits.
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Wisconsin Governor Race Buzz In State Legislature
United Press dispatch from Madison notes chatter over GOP contenders Roy P Wilcox of Eau Claire and Speaker Lawrence Whittet for the first spot with Governor Philipp's decision to run affecting Wilcox's plans. Other names mentioned include Lieutenant Governor Uithmar and John Strange of Neenah. Democrats' Ed Nordman Nordman Polar is seen as a possible candidate.
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Strikebreakers disarmed at United Verde mine incident
Jerome May 14 strikebreakers at the United Verde mine were disarmed today. Ten others were arrested last night charged with carrying concealed weapons and inciting disorder. Arizona National Guardsmen were expected to arrive from Phoenix tonight to maintain order.
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100000 Americans to France in British and French forces
A May 28 official statement reports about 100000 Americans serving with British and French armies in France, with 3600 warplanes to be built and 6000 aviators trained in the U.S. this year. German forces have reported gains near Moronvilliers, and Austrian defenses bolster around Trieste as Russian fronts show tension amid broader war moves.
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Italians Near Duino Press Forward to Trieste
The Italians push within two miles of Duino as General Cadorna’s forces steadily advance toward Trieste in the eighteenth day of heavy combat. Austria's political crisis deepens while Brazil edges toward joining the war and Spain-Germany tensions rise over submarine attacks. American forces in Europe grow to around 25,000 to 30,000 with Pershing’s expeditionary corps expanding.
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Ripon College President Offered Los Angeles Post
Silas Evans, president of Ripon College, has been offered the presidency of Occidental College in Los Angeles. His resignation may be presented to the Ripon college board at its meeting Thursday, as discussions proceed.
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Bob Shields on Trial in High Profile Man act Case
The Hob Shields Mann Act case from Superior Wisconsin proceeds with evidence hearing. District Attorney Albert C. Wolfe will prosecute, following initial actions by J. A. Key of Madison and later William F. Wolfe, amid sudden events surrounding the proceedings.
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Women Workers Win Quiet Strike for Half Holiday
United Press dispatch from May 23 reports a strike by women workers demanding a half holiday in France. The action is said to be nearing settlement as Premier Ribot announced plans to introduce a bill granting all female workers in all industries a Sunday rest day.
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New Jersey Man Attacks Wilson By Senate With Publicity Plea
A New Jersey senator denounces wartime publicity and demands an inquiry into the Miner Mongolia accident amid calls for more government transparency. The Senate Finance Committee debates exemptions and tax changes while urging public awareness to support the war effort.
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