Draft Proclamation Sets June 5 Registration Day
Washington May 19 President Wilson signs the war army bill and proclaims a selective draft. The proclamation sets registration for men aged 21 to 30 on June 5 between 7 am and 9 pm with exemptions for regular army and naval service and directs state and local officers to enforce the act. Citizens may register by mail if absent or ill and follow instructions from county clerks.
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Regulars Form First U.S. Overseas Force
President Wilson ordered a division of regular troops under Gen. John J. Pershing to France at the earliest practicable date. Pershing and staff will precede the troops as the selective draft law sets up an expanded army to back the front with 2,000,000 potential soldiers and national guard mobilization beginning July 15.
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Ways and Means Committee Modifies Zone Tax Plan
Washington May 19 A stormy session of the house ways and means committee resulted in a final decision not to raise through the war revenue bill a total of 2.245 billion. The panel debated a bond issue for ships and considered modifying second class mail rates and automobile and musical instrument taxes. Republicans opposed adding 445 million to the bill, arguing it would derail support. The panel backed a flat one cent per pound reading matter rate and parcel post zone rates for advertising matter, with publishers filing returns to the post office. The committee also retained retroactive income tax, doubled excess profits, higher whiskey and beer taxes, a new soft drink tax, and higher tobacco taxes amid a broader tobacco products push. Wet and dry forces clashed over a liquor tax increase, which was defeated. The retroactive income tax survived a close vote, while former Speaker Cannon urged broader tobacco tax hikes, noting the burden on smokers as prohibition looms.
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Agreement on Terms of Bigger Navy Bill
Senate and house conferees reached a deal on the war navy bill boosting enlisted strength from 87 000 to 150 000 and the marine corps from 17 000 to 30 000. Pay rises mirror the army plan. most sailors move from 17 60 to 32 60 monthly. Increase ranges 15 00 12 00 8 00 or 6 00 by bracket. Effective June 1 through six months after the war. Congress members’ enlistment proposal rejected by House conferees. Conference report to be presented today.
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Arizona
Pledge of friendship echoed in Tokyo visits
Lindsay Russell, president of the Japan society of Newark, was hosted with dinners by Baron Mitsuia and Baron Shibusawa in Tokyo. They stressed renewed U S Japan cooperation and urged joint development work with the American-Japan society. A Japan America chamber of commerce project aims to boost trade travel and American investment in the Orient.
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Orient
AustriaS raid enlivens Adriatic sea clash sinks drifters
The British admiralty reports Austrian light cruisers sunk 14 drifters in the Adriatic after a raid. HMS Dartmouth was torpedoed but reached port. HMS Bristol and Dartmouth pursued the enemy near Camaro before retiring as battleships arrived. Italian airmen claimed a cruiser on fire. Casualties cited include three killed on Dartmouth and seven wounded. 72 prisoners taken from the drifters.
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German Chancellor Leaves for Front
Berlin reports Imperial Chancellor von Bethmann Hollweg and Foreign Minister Zimmermann departed for the German headquarters via London to meet Austro Hungarian foreign secretary Czernin. They will continue the Vienna conference begun during Bethmann Hollweg’s visit. The Polish question and the Nov 3 1916 proclamation details are reported to be discussed. The Reichstag is set to reconvene July 3 for a three day session.
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Lithuanian civilians suffer mass starvation and devastation
Geneva via Paris May 19 The Lithuanian bureau at Lausanne releases figures from the German occupied region. About 10,000 civilians are penniless and starving living in cellars and dugouts. Four hundred thousand farms are devastate d and the death rate has risen due to unsanitary conditions.
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Residence Damaged by Fire in Macomb
Macomb May 19 The residence of Charles Wilson on West Adams street was damaged by fire Friday afternoon the blaze started in the cellar and gained a good start before being put out Prompt fire department work saved the property and insurance covers the loss.
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Draft law in Canada proposes compulsory service
Ottawa May 10 Sir Robert Borden called for compulsory military service on a selective basis to raise at least 60 000 and probably 100 000 men to replace wastage in the Canadian army corps in France. He said voluntary enlistment had yielded 326 000 men overseas, with total Allied-Canadian forces around 360 000, but greater losses required reinforcements and a plan to prevent divisions from dwindling. He pledged support to those fighting at Ypres and Vimy Ridge.
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Trade policy agreed to aid Allies in wartime economy
Washington May 19 Broad principles underlying American economic participation in the war were agreed at the final general trade conference of British and American experts. The plan favors allies, directs scarce resources to neutral trade, and limits shipping to emergency transportation pending Congress action. A joint Allied committee may be formed to coordinate needs and purchases.
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Rush supplies 10 Russia at once
Washington reports allied plans to ship war munitions and rail road supplies to Russia using seized German liners and Britain’s ships. The aim is to support the Russian provisional government against German influence and sustain a Russian offensive with about 190000 tons of U S stocked materials and a rail link from Archangel with American locomotives and freight cars.
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German planes shell Vodena. 17 killed, 28 wounded
A Saloniki report via Athens says German aircraft dropped forty shells on Vodena, an unfortified town 46 miles northwest of Saloniki. Seventeen people killed and 28 wounded in the attack reported days earlier.
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War moves on Friday in national defense drive
Pershing ordered to France with regular troops as President signs selective draft bill. Adjutant general Dickson issues swift instructions to sheriffs clerks and mayors for draft registration duties. A drastic resolution for government control of properties and products is prepared for Illinois defense council. Women form auxiliary to the council and begin registering women available for service.
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Senate agrees to delay espionage bill censorship issues
Washington May 19 negotiators in the senate and house conferees postponed consideration of disputed matters in the espionage bill including press censorship and export embargo. They adopted minor changes and expect a quick overall agreement. Senator Overman said conferees would refuse any news paper censorship provision. House Gard amendments likely to be dropped as administration abandons censorship demand.
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Senate Debates War Budget Bill and Merchant Ships
Washington May 19 The proposed expenditure of 150000000 for construction and purchase of merchant ships engrossed the senate when it resumed consideration of the 3390000000 war budget bill The senate reopened debate on the army draft bill and adopted without a record vote a rider limiting operation of the draft law to four months after the present war with Germany instead of the existing emergency The amendment aimed to avoid keeping men in service after peace is declared Opposition to the merchant marine program came from Republicans who objected to President power to commandeer ships yards and factories fearing dangerous and far reaching control harming business interests
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Refugees Return to Russia After Sweden Visit
About 260 Russian political refugees from Switzerland arrived in Stockholm during the week and left for Petrograd after a two day stay. The party, traveling through Germany by an ordinary train, included men from anarchists to conservative Socialists.
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Macedonian Drive Is Checked by Entente Forces
Berlin May 19 Entente forces in Macedonia failed to advance after six days of artillery and infantry attacks around Makovo and the region of Cerns. The army headquarters reports the assaults were completely repulsed, ending the effort to push forward.
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