Prisoners Riot In Joliet Over New Rules
At Joliet Illinois June 6 a riot at the state prison followed a new visitor rule. About a thousand convicts clashed with guards and national guardsmen, causing fires and extensive damage valued at $200,000. One inmate died and several officers and prisoners were injured as three outbreaks raged from breakfast onward before order was restored.
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Don’ Flaherty
Chicago
Peter Waters
William Haywood
Michael O'Connell
Walter Weed
Walter O'Brien
James Williams
Metor
John Murphy
Elder
Bowen
Grand Army Men Gather in Bloomington Encampment
Bloomington hosts the Grand Army of the Republic state encampment with veterans, governors, and national commander William J. Patterson expected to attend. Officials plan open greetings at Second Presbyterian Church, memorials, flag presentation, band concerts, and campfire gatherings over a busy schedule.
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Bloomington
Ill
Grand Army of the Republic
Blougmington
Si.nes
Decatur
Grand Army
Lowden
William J. Patterson
Pittsburgh
Second Presbyterian Church
GALR
House kills bill for movie censor
Springfield June 6 The bill by Representative Guy Guernsey to create a state board of motion picture censors failed in the house. It received 65 affirmative votes, twelve short of a constitutional majority, against 27.
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Springfield
Guy Guernsey
State Board of Motion Picture Censors
Brussiliaff Deposed In Southwestern Front Change
General Goutor named to succeed General Brussil iaff as commander of the eleventh army on the southwestern front, per dispatch from Petrograd dated June 6 via London. The move marks a high level leadership reshuffle amid ongoing wartime operations.
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Petrograd
London
Goutor
Eleventh Army
Brussiliaff
British Admiralty Wary of New Advertising Tactics
St Louis June 6 The Associated Advertising Clubs of the World heard how advertising aided Britain and Canada in war policy making. J Murray Allison, ex London Times advertising chief and founder of Land and Water, recalled recruiting efforts and a admiralty remark that the navy is the silent service. He noted after the second war loan there was little need to persuade authorities of advertising’s value as it has been used continually for government purposes.
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ST. Louis
United States
Associated Advertising Clubs
Great Britain
Canada
J. Murray Allison
The
London Times
Land and Water
England
Admiralty
Royal Navy
Silent Service
Berlin hears of anti draft plots
Amsterdam dispatch reports Frankfurter Zeitung citing a New York cable dated June 3. It says the American secretary of war admits the conscription law is a revolutionary novelty provoking reluctance to join the colors. The paper calls this a serious symptom and views it as evidence that Wilson's war is seen as frivolously begun and immoral by Americans.
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Amsterdam
The
Frankfurter Zeitung
New York
Wilson
Daring Sea Rescue Near Toulon Involves Ensign De Bishop
At six miles offshore Toulon France on Tuesday a hydroplane caught fire and sank. Ensign de Bishop and Quartermaster Baudoin were plunged into the sea. Seaman Torreano dived from a rescue hydroplane and saved the ensign, whose leg was broken. The rescued man and Baudoin were aboard the rescue plane.
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Toulon
France
de Bishop
Quartermaster Baudoin
Seaman Torreano
Tost
Actuaries Debate Pension Systems At Ninth Institute Meeting
The ninth annual meeting of the American Institute of Actuaries in Chicago discussed pension systems for public employees and noncontributory pensions for workers. A G Fortsch of Springfield Illinois was elected president as resolutions pledged support to President Wilson wartime policies and offered member services.
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Chicago
American Institute of Actuaries
A. G. Fortsch
Springfield
Wilson
Bill to grant power to issue licenses for relief funds
Springfield, Tl. June 6. A bill to give the state council of defense authority to issue and revoke licenses for relief fund solicitation. Introduced in the house by Rep Scanlan at Gov Lowden's request with recommendation to pass. The measure aims to stop irresponsible fund solicitations during the war and proposes a $1000 fine for unlicensed solicitation.
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Springfield
State Council of Defense
Scanlan
Lowden
Registry scenes too much for Iowa man
In Cedar Rapids on June 6, 37 year old Hubert Dawsey killed himself by stepping under a descending elevator at Douglas Starch company where he worked. He left $250 in cash and a note asking his brother Curtiss Dawsey of Maynard Kentucky be notified.
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Cedar Rapids
Iowa
Hubert Dawsey
Douglas Starch Company
Curtiss Dawsey
Maynard, Ky
Havana Levee Breaks
Hundreds of acres of land were inundated Tuesday when Otter Greek levee west of hers broke. All other levees still hold.
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Havana
Tavana
How Advertising Helped England War Effort Card
A historical note outlines advertising’s impact on Britain during war: it spurred 3,000,000 volunteers under a voluntary system, funded loans and charities, identified over 1,000,000 skilled munition workers, mobilized 1,000,000 women for labor, and taught the public to work harder and cut consumption of petrol and rubber.
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England
Great Britain
Advertising clubs urge Wilson to preserve business activity
George W. Simmons of St. Louis spoke on patriotism before the retailers department on Tuesday. The Associated Advertising clubs adopted a resolution calling on President Wilson as commander in chief of American industry to do his utmost to prevent curtailment of business conventions. The resolution was presented by E. Edgar Allen of Chicago, who argued that curtailment would be false economy.
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George W. Simmons
St. Louis
Associated Advertising Clubs
President Wilson
E. Edgar Allen
Chicago
Thoroughly Trained National Guard Prepares for France
Washington reports the most thoroughly trained national guard regiments likely to be the first wind of troops sent to France. Speculation centers on units from New York Pennsylvania Massachusetts and Illinois with cautious remarks on departure timing and transport limits. Veterans from these states may sail in small contingents for intensive training in France before frontline exposure. Great Britain holds reserves ready to bolster the French line if Von Hindenburg presses a fresh offensive.
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Washington
France
War Department
Pershing
Atlantic
New York
Pennsylvania
Massachusetts
Illinois
Baker
National Guard
Great Britain
von Uhindenburg
Carr Sues For Divorce On Adultery Charges
Marcus M. Carr filed a circuit court bill seeking divorce from wife E. P. Nelson. He alleges repeated adulterous acts including incidents in Quincy on May 1 and Burlington on May 1b. The couple separated May 19 after a marriage from 1907 and he seeks custody of their year old son Herbert.
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Marcus M. Carr
E. P. Nelson
Quincy
Burlington
Uerbert
Veto of High School Fraternities Bill
Governor Lowden vetoed Senator Turnbaughs bill aimed at abolishing high school fraternities. The decision came after the proposal reached the governor on Tuesday in Springfield.
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Springfield
Senator Turnbaugh
Lowden
Air raids and battles widen across Europe in June news
On June 6 reports from Taubes over England state two killed and twenty nine injured as two hostile machines are destroyed. German planes engage British defenses with several aircraft downed. Separate dispatches note an Austrian torpedo boat sunk by a submarine and British gains south of the Souchez river with power station capture. Further fighting persists along the Belgian coast and Adriatic front with multiple aircraft losses and naval actions.
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London
England
Vienna
Adriatic
Souchez River
Essex
Kent
Wytschaete
Belgium
Gorizia
Rome War Office
Jamiano
Ostend
North Sea
Confederate Vets Happy at Reunion in Washington
US President Wilson greeted the United Confederate Veterans at their sixth annual reunion in Washington with a measured reception. Veterans cheered as he spoke of liberty and mankind, noting the sacred memories and dedication of a united country. Vast crowds filled the hall, with thousands turned away, as old Dixie anthems played and Confederate veterans were celebrated by attendees.
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Washington
United Confederate Veterans
Wilson
Dixie
America
Marine
Portsmouth
Albania Declares Itself Free State Independence Declared
Albania, after a council of chieftains, declares independence and asks Italian protection until its independence is secured. Rome dispatches report that an official U S announcement likely follows. Italy agrees with the plan after review.
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Washington
Albania
Rome
American State Department
Italy
Changes Sought in War Tax Bill as Senate Deliberates
Washington June 6—Business groups press for eleventh hour changes as the senate finance committee nears final redrafting of the house war tax bill. The committee plans completion by Friday amid action on liquor and tobacco taxes. Revenue estimates from liquors and tobacco are projected to shift with proposed changes. The panel weighs a new one percent car license tax and a possible two percent ad revenue tax on publishers. A zone plan for postage and other tobacco and circus tax exemptions are among tentative decisions.
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Washington
Senate Finance Committee
Congress
London
Amer
la Follette
Pittsburgh
American Newspaper Publishers Association
Carnival
Nation Enrolls Big Army With No Serious Disturbance
Washington reports show 10 million young Americans enrolled for war service with nationwide calm. Governors in 46 states confirm quiet registration as General Crowder oversees the process. Absentees and address issues noted. Alaska and Hawaii to record later. conscription act support widespread.
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Washington
Gregory
Department of Justice
Department
Butte
Mont
Federal
United States
Crowder
Census Bureau
Idaho
General Crowder
Alaska
Hawa
State Department
Army
Navy
Wisconsin
Milwaukee
Gary
Ind
Chicago
Norse Steamer Grashorn Torpedoed Off Ireland May 13
Capt Haughland and 20 crew of the Norwegian steamship Grashorn report sinking May 13 by a German submarine 200 miles west of the Irish coast while bound for an American port in ballast. The submarine fired without warning. Grashorn hoisted the Norwegian flag and boats were lowered before torpedoing. Crew rescued at Limerick on May 16.
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Galveston
Tex
Haughland
Ele
Liam
Tornado destroys house and farm buildings near Havana
A tornado struck south of Havana destroying the house and farm buildings of farmer Frank Kiest. The storm damaged only a small area and caused no other damage beyond that property.
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Havana
Frank Kiest
Here
Illinois extends registration time amid flood shortages
Illinois officials report heavy military service registration demand statewide with many sending in telegrams about card shortages. Temporary blanks will be used to build permanent records. No disturbances or arrests. Rockford anti registration meeting deemed a discussion on conscription. Counties hit by floods like Fayette Moultrie Ford Sangamon receive extension authorization from Washington.
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Inois
Rockford
Ill
Dickson
Washington
Illinois
Fayette
Moultrie
Ffingham
Sangamon
Springfield
British Bombard Ostend Naval Base
British warships bombarded Ostend naval base and workshops on the Belgian coast with no British casualties reported. Commodore Tyrwhitt reports six German destroyers sighted and fought, one destroyer sunk, another damaged, seven survivors captured, and no British losses.
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London
Ostend
Admiralty
Dover
Tyrwhitt
Kirby bill to cap height of shoe heels passes house
Springfield July 68 The Kirby bill to limit height of shoe heels passed the house Tuesday with 78 affirmative votes just one over the required constitutional majority. Seven were cast against it. The bill would prohibit sale of shoes with heels above 1 3/8 inches in height. Representative Kirby said medical professionals favored the measure and that it was not take legislation.
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Springfield
Kirby
House
Five Demands of Peking Rulers Reported in Amoy
Amoy China June 6 seceding provinces present five demands to the Peking government. They call for dismissal of the national assembly revision of the constitution dismissal of the president's advisors reinstatement of Tam Chi-ful as premier and war against Germany. Both sides expect a compromise on the first two demands though they view them as hardest to secure.
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Amoy
China
Peking
National Assembly
Tam Chi-ful
Germany
Heavy Fire Destroys Buildings in Virginia Station
A Tuesday blaze in Virginia Station destroyed three buildings and badly damaged two more in the business district, with estimated losses around 75000 dollars. The fire caused extensive damage to shops and surrounding properties, prompting investigations by local fire officials.
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Virginia
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