Leniency in Gibson county registration as total nears 2400
Widespread efforts to register men continue with 2377 counted after a mis tabulation set 2367. Duplicates are prepared and originals sent to the war department while local boards keep copies. Volunteers assist, and a full list will be posted in precincts to expose slackers. Conscientious objectors face non combat roles if approved, else arms service. Washington officials note over 50 percent exemptions possible, many from dependents, to impact Germany psychologically.
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War Department
Washington, D. C
Crowder
Germany
German Intrigue in Wisconsin Reported in White House Talk
Walter Neiman editor of the Milwaukee Journal and Senator Musting told the president this afternoon of alleged German intrigue in Wisconsin. The claim says sympathizers with Germany are conducting a campaign to sap the war spirit.
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Washington, D. C
Walter Neiman
The
Milwaukee Journal
Musting
Wisconsin
Germany
British Gains in Messines Sector Mark Major Offensive
British forces secured Messines and several key positions south of Ypres, capturing over 1,000 German prisoners. Field Marshal Haig described a nine mile front advance with first offensive gains and satisfactory progress in other sectors, following a period of quiet warfare and intensified raids.
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London
Messines
Ypres
Haig
Lens
American Fleet Arrives Off French Coast
American warships have arrived and anchored off the coast of France after convoying a great transport loaded with wheat. French port dispatches describe an enthusiastic greeting as preparations are made for American troops under General Pershing. The collier Jupiter with 10 500 tons of wheat and other shipments has also arrived in French waters.
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French Waters
Paris
France
United States
Clare
General Pershing
Washington D. C
Jupiter
Slacker Prisoners Transfer Moves From ROCFORD
In ROCFORD Illinois on June 7 authorities moved part of 206 inmates who broke into the jail last night. The first group resisted officers before being subdued with clubs. others marched quietly to awaiting cars bound for nearby cities. Leaders said some had wives and children and carried banners reading we are for peace while acknowledging they had not registered and expected arrest.
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Rocford
Registration boards named for constitutional convention
A county election registration board begins daily sessions June 18 from 9 A.M. to 5 P.M. for 60 days. Democratic member R L Hussey serves as clerk with Ralph McRoberts as clerk. Republican member Robert H Clark with Miss Rosamond Agnier as assistant clerk. Both men and women must register to vote this fall. The board sits in the northeast corner room of the county courthouse basement and will register voters from all precincts.
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Edgar Mauck
Fred R. Ewing
Democratic
R. L. Hussey
Ralph McRoberts
Republican
Robert H. Clark
Rosamond Agnier
Court House
Politics in Army Site Alleged Interference in Training Camp
Terre Haute Indiana backed by its Chamber of Commerce and state delegation will charge the War Department with political influence in selecting the 9th Army district training camp. The claim asserts Terre Haute was the best site but Kentucky pressure influenced a report and favored Lexington despite Fort Harrison in Terre Haute.
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Terre Haute Chamber OF Commerce
WAR Dept
Indiana City
Kentucky
Terre Haute
Ind
Unake
Barry
Lexington
Indiana
Ft. Harrison
France Pleased with American War Registration Efforts
Jules Cambon, former French foreign minister, praised the American registration for war. He said officials acknowledge time is needed for full Europe cooperation but are impressed by current preparations.
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Washington, D. C
Jules Cambon
Europe
West Virginia men report linked to procurement probe
Washington dispatch says agents investigate a West Virginia lead about a group of men who had procured items or services. Details unclear as the inquiry continues.
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Washington, D.C
West Virginia
Protect Food Supply Requires Action by Congress
Washington speech notes warn that with prices rising and England pressing for food, Congress must grant strong control to a food commission. President Wilson and Merbert Hoover urge immediate machinery to safeguard U S markets and prevent allied raids on American supplies and prices.
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Congress
Merbert Hoover
England
Wilson
Food Commission
Hoover
America
Food Control Department
Americr
Union Buys Bonds as Typographical Union Subscribes
The International Typographical Union instructs Fletcher National Bank of Indianapolis to enter a subscription for 50,000 dollars of Liberty Loan Bonds.
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Indianapolis
Ind
International Typographical Union
Fletcher National Bank of Indianapolis
Tobe Miller’s Business Trip to Decker Station
Tobe Miller traveled to Decker Station on Thursday for a business trip. He conducted meetings focused on local commerce and potential partnerships with area firms during the visit.
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Tobe Miller
Decker Station
Seed aid planned as 60000 acres flood waters rise
County Agent Marshall and Princeton millers plan to secure eight cars of seed corn for bottomland farmers whose crops are submerged by the flood. Two cars needed now, six later, with delivery at cost. Rivers rise with the Wabash at Mt Carmel at 19.9 feet. flood action to spare 1913 hardships will be organized.
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Roy R. Marshall
E. &. Noble
Chamber of Commerce
Henry C. Barr
M. J. Welborn
Princeton
Evansville
Mt. Vernon
Griffin
New Harmony
Marshall
Princeton Millers
Fror
Mt. Carmel
White River
Hazelton
Coal Officials Clash Over Indiana Coal Report
Indiana coal operators denounce the public service commission report at a meeting with Gov. Goodrich. Wilbur Cooper claims sworn evidence was rejected and charges oath violations while alleging officials called miners highway robbers. Final discussions on cooperation between operators dealers and consumers followed with PSC recommendations.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Public Service Commission
Gov. Goodrich
Public Service Commissioners
Prisoners Captured in Three Days of Battle Near Vienna
Vienna reports 2250 prisoners taken after three days of fighting leaving the field strewn with Italian casualties. The official statement notes heavy losses and ongoing operations near Vienna.
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Vienna
Wright sentenced for life in Vermillion County murder
Martin Wright was convicted of second degree murder in the shooting death of Vermillion County Sheriff Martin Jones. He was sentenced to life imprisonment after Jones was killed last December while Wright was being placed under arrest.
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Rockville
Ind
Martin Wright
Martin Jones
Vermillion County
Jones
Wright
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