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The Brazilian senate votes to authorize alliance with other states for defending republics. Ambassador Francis at Petrograd to confirm a copy of Wilson's war aims. American schooner Margaret B. Rouses sunk near the French Italian coast. crew robbed by Germans. President Wilson calls for action and faith in America’s role in the war. Germany aims to smash France before U S entry. Submarine menace discussed as being mastered by a new American method. National Guard recruitment via draft to 408000. volunteer declines noted. Cleveland mobs clash with police over antiwar sentiment. Detroit Polish citizens march with veterans to honor Civil War era causes. some enlist.
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Margaret B. Rouses
Fred L. Foot
France
Topeka arrests tied to antidraft meetings and court rulings
Federal officers arrest Eva Harding and Ike Gilberg of Topeka for alleged connection with anti draft meetings. Kansas City judge upholds draft registration law while Ohio treason charges loom for five suspects. Mobs and disasters dominate regional news as war pressures mount.
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Eva Harding
Congress
Ike Gilberg
Topeka
Kan
Daniel Bird
Kansas City
Bird
Thomas Sullivan
Raymond 3. Moore
Ohio
Ammon Hennesy
Harry B. Townsley
Columbus
Cecil W. Bailer
Washington debates war tax and espionage changes
Senate and House in Washington advance a war tax plan with two cent coffee duty five cent tea and other levies while wiping out a 12 percent war munitions tax. Proposals tighten food measures threaten felony penalties for hoarding and forbid anti registration meetings. A leveraged bill for a $14.5 million food survey passes without a roll call.
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Senate Finance Committee
Washington
Senate
House
Secretary of Agriculture
Tragic Air Crash Claims Fred W. Zimmer in Buffalo
Aviation official records report Fred W. Zimmer died from hydra ues crash injuries when his aircraft struck a telegraph pole in Buffalo New York. Seymour H. Knox Jr. was injured in the same incident. Marble Hill Missouri reports say a tornado at Zalma Bollinger county killed at least 25 and wounded over 100.
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Fred W. Zimmer
Buffalo
N. Y
Seymour H. Knox, Jr
Bik
Marble Hill
Zalma
Bollinger County
European War Updates From Paris and London Fronts
Paris reports French troops capturing a German post north of Vacherauville in the Verdun region. London says British raids east of Richebourg L Avoue succeeded. two German planes down, six driven out of control, five British aircraft missing. Dover Castle hospital ship torpedoed with all patients saved. Hilary agleo and a British destroyer sunk after collision. Americans in France projected to total 100000. Elsaguirre sinking causes 48 passengers and 85 crew believed dead per Reuters dispatch.
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Verdun
Paris
London War Office
Richebourg-L'Avoue
London
Dover Castle
Hilary Aleo
Reuter’s
President's Peace Demands Drawn
The United States outlines war aims as Elihu Root heads a mission to Russia. Secretary Daniels confirms safe passage for the commission voyage. Root and colleagues head to Petrograd as Russia faces disorganization and royalist and radical threats amid moves toward peace. President Wilson drafted the statement released to the Russian de facto government.
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Russia
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State Department
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Wilson
America
Ulster Republic
U.S. Firm Wins France Aviation Field Contract
The Aircraft Production Board announces an American firm will build a two squadron aviation field in France for American Army flyers. Materials will be shipped from the U.S. to duplicate current training fields, with final preparation by French instructors before frontline service.
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Washington
France
Aircraft Production Board
The
National Defense Council
Steamer Kroonland's Narrow Escape from Submarine Attack
Two German submarines attacked the American Line steamer Kroonland on her outward voyage from New York. Four torpedoes were fired, two hit the liner as glancing blows but did not explode. The ship neared the British coast when torpedoes from opposite sides were sighted. An American in England relayed the account via an officer aboard the Kroonland.
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Kroonland
New York
England
Lieutenant Held as Deserter in Riga
Reuters says Lieut. Rabenek of the 180th Saxon Regiment was detained by Russians after bringing peace proposals. German air forces demanded his return before June 5 and warned of terrible vengeance if refused. Russians call him a deserter and sent him into interior Russia.
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London
Reuter
Riga
Rabenek
Russia
Galicia Shifts Leadership in Austria Hungary Region
Galicia announces resignation of Governor General Michael Mobrsynski and appoints Chevalier Von Seydier as Minister of Agriculture in a regional government reshuffle.
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Galicia
Vienna
Michael Mobrsynski
Chevalier von Seydier
Queer Dreams of Trenches Narrated by a Surrey Corporal
A Surrey regiment corporal recalls trench life dreams that sometimes foretold events. He cites examples from Croydon chimney sweep Fillips and a mate whose sister died as predicted in a dream. Other visions include nearly drowning after dreaming of riding Lee marshes. The author notes fewer dreams of home since crossing the channel.
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Surrey
Fillips
Croydon
Lee
Firet Aid in Electrocution Ttreatise
A historical note describes emergency steps after electric shock. It claims many deaths occur yearly but misstates figures, then outlines a resuscitation method using a Gist ald treatment with repeated lifting of the body and cane taps on the feet, plus opening the mouth to reset the tongue. It mentions training by electrical companies.
All Cublets Queer Says Scientist
A Pittsburgh Dispatch column quotes a renowned scientist declaring all cubists are queer and that art comes from a disturbed mind. He further claims the entire world is crazy except you and me, warning that most people suffer various manias and dementia, soon revealing their attitudes.
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Pittsburgh Dispatch
Barred Zone Bargain Sale Mentioned in Quirky Exchange
A playful dialogue mentions a barred zone and a bargain sale with a "$20" figure. The exchange hints at a humorous or local-phrasing moment without a broader context.
Cincinnati Markets Flour Hay and Grain Prices
The Cincinnati markets report prices for flour hay and grain with numerous grade and item listings across flour corn oats wheat butter eggs poultry and live stock. Items include Flour Winter patents 13.5 etc Hay No 1 Timothy 18.50 No 3 16.50 No 1 Clover mix 18 etc Oats No 2 white 65c No 4 white 61-63c Wheat No 2 red 2.72 2.74 Butter 4c eggs 35c poultry prices varied by weight and class Cattle hogs bullock prices shown for different quality levels
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Cincinnati
Various Indiana Localities Report Park Opening and Accidents
Indiana towns report park opening with a 20 acre Centennial site bought for 96000. Civic notices include student graduations, resignations, and a horse kick injury. Reports of accidents, deaths, and community events mark a broad state snapshot with many named towns and individuals.
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