German Plot In Kidnaping Case Brought To Light
Springfield police report six suspects detained in the Lloyd Keet kidnapping case. The accused discussed abducting a St Louis munitions maker to halt shipments as part of a German plot. Prosecutor O Day and detectives pursue the suspects as officials say the baby may be returned tonight.
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Paul M. O'Day
C. J. Person
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J. Holland Keet
O'Day
Keet
American steamer sinks German submarine in bold sea action
Washington reports an armed American steamer engaged a German U boat in open waters. Thirty five shots fired by a naval crew, the submarine rose out of water astern then sank. The vessel flew no flag and was seen at about seven thousand yards with a six inch gun forward and another aft.
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WASHINGTON
Amercan
EMeNe
department of state
President Wilson opposes relaxing labor protection laws
In a June 6 letter to Governor Brumbaugh Wilson states opposition to relaxing labor safeguards as a war measure. He argues no need for action, warning it would sap national energy and be unfair to workers. A movement in some states to lengthen hours of labor is mentioned.
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WASHINGTON
Wilson
Brumbaugh
Pennsylvania
British Subjects in New York Gilled to Join Army
British subjects in New York were urged to enlist as recruiting began at General White’s headquarters. More than 600 applications were received before the official opening as part of a new call to join the British army during the wartime period.
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NEW YORK
W. A. White
City of Reno Holds Large Conscription Registration
Registration day in Washoe County neared 2500 total with Reno at 1510, Sparks 528, and Verdi 0 toward exemptions. Aliens and alien enemies totaled 203 in Reno and 182 in Sparks. exemptions reached 557 in Reno and 135 in Sparks. County officials report no disturbances as voters answered the call and three interpreters aided eighth precinct.
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German Attacks on Hurtebise and Chemin des Dames Repulsed
Paris reports two violent German assaults on French positions at Hurtebise and Chemin des Dames were repulsed after an intense artillery barrage. Night fighting raged along the Belgian front with heavy artillery east of Vauxaillon and north of Moulin de Laffaux as air activity increased.
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Chemin des Damés
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Laon
Brazil Refuses German Ship Requisition Protest
Brazil rejects Germany's note on requisitioning German ships, saying it acted within the law and to force reparation after German submarine torpedoings. The reply claims Brazil's utilization of German ships follows the sinking of Brazilian merchant vessels and seeks direct satisfaction while preserving peace.
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Brazil
Germany
Corn Prices Surge In Chicago Bonded by Bullish Rush
Chicago wild rush to buy corn drives prices up as much as nine and a half cents a bushel. Maximum prices set around 1.65 a bushel, with traders fearing a push toward 2.00 if limits weren’t imposed. Weather and supply reports fuel turmoil while wheat and oats dip in comparison.
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CHICAGO
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Expatriate Slackers Is Coloradan's Plan
Washington June 6. Bills introduced by Representative Seve of Colorado would expatriate and forever bar from the country persons leaving the United States to avoid military service. Each measure would grant thirty days from passage for those who have fled to return and make amends.
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WASHINGTON
United States
seve
Colorado
Storms, Tax Proposals, and Air War Report Mayhem
June 6 dispatch notes Senate finance committee actions on a war tax bill including exemptions for musical instruments and various consumer taxes on cosmetics, perfumes, medicines, cameras, athletic goods, and boats. Concurrent reports recount deadly storms across Missouri Kansas and Nebraska with at least thirteen dead and extensive destruction. British air victories over German planes returning from a Dover operation killed and disabled several German aircraft and netted casualties.
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WASHINGTON
senate finance committee
house
treasury department
Ministers Plan Visit to Kronstadt Fortress City
Russian ministers led by War Minister Kerensky head toward Kronstadt to inspect fortifications and local administration. The provisional government aims to assess conditions at the fortress and address the unrest threatening Petrograd.
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Theretellana Skobelef
Fierce Swedish mob surrounds parliament
London June 6. Clashes between crowds of workers and police and soldiers occurred in Stockholm during a riksdag debate on Socialist interpellations. Streets near Parliament were barred as a double line of troops faced considerable crowds. Stones were thrown and several people injured as police used swords and batons.
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Stockholm
riksdag
Reuter’s
Millions Register for Draft as Officials Cite First Selection
The report notes that millions of Americans registered to be eligible for the draft and that official data from the Department of Justice indicates nearly one million men would be needed for the initial selection. Unofficial reports were also mentioned.
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department of Justices
Germany concedes destruction of destroyer in Ostend attack
Berlin reports official war office statement confirms the loss of a German destroyer during the Ostend bombardment by British monitors. The dispatch says enemy monitors shelled Ostend injuring and damaging Belgian towns while German torpedo boats were sunk in fierce combat before coast batteries repelled the assault.
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