American Camps Set for Division and Aviation Parks in France
Paris reports American transport with wheat for troops has crossed the Atlantic under U S warship protection and is unloading in a French port Preparations for reception of American troops are under way camps for infantry artillery and aviation have been laid out a British style base network is organized No American officers are bringing families The Jupiter has arrived in France with 10500 tons of wheat and supplies built at Mare Island electric propelled the ship is a large collier aiding provisioning in the war effort In British lines Wytschaete has fallen and trenches from Ypres to Ploegsteert Wood captured as Teuton positions and a major mine explosion shift terrain and prisoner gains are noted
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Atlantic
Matin
WASHINGTON
naval
colter
Jupiter
France
Daniels
Jaden
Mare Island
Mare Island navy yard
San Francisco
Germany Had Eyes on America Indemnity Plan Revealed
Denver audience heard Dr Newell Dwight Hillis recounts a German proposal to end World War I by paying an indemnity of 30 billion dollars and keeping its army and navy. He said Germany sought to collect the sum from the United States and send forces to seize payment. The Allies reportedly refused, preventing such a move.
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DENVER
Germany
United States
Newell- Dwight Hillis
Hillsing
American Warships Anchored Off Gust of Ace
Paris June 7 The ministry of marine announced that American warships have anchored off the French coast. The French navy greeted them as brothers in arms under the flag of the great American republic, here to participate until final victory in the struggle against the common enemy.
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PARIS
ministry of marine
Naval gunner Clark promoted after Silvershell submarine sinking
William J. Clark of New York, a warrant officer aboard the Arkansas gun crew on the Silvershell, is promoted by Secretary Daniels for the sinking of a submarine in the Mediterranean on May 20. The 5605 ton Shell Oil Company steamer, commanded by Capt. Tom Chariton, fought a running battle with the German sub. 43 crewmen aboard the Silvershell included 15 Americans. The submarine’s disappearance followed the exchange of sixty shots and swift gunfire.
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WASHINGTON
William J. Clark
New York
Arkansas
Mediterranean
Daniels
Clark
state department
House Rejects War Budget Over Jamestown Site Purchase
The House rejected the conference report on the 3.28 trillion war budget bill due to a 3 million Senate appropriation for buying the Jamestown Exposition site and buildings and for constructing a new air base and training station at Jamestown.
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WASHINGTON
house today
senate
Jamestown Exposition
Draft regulations plan state by state troop allotments
Washington June 7 war department works on second draft step. Selection by lots to apportion young men registered. Provost marshal general compiles Tuesday registration data. Exemptions and local decisions will shape individual outcomes. guidance to exemption boards possible, actual rulings left to local authorities.
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WASHINGTON
war department
boards of
Central Michigan Windstorm Wreaks Havoc
June 7 reports show a powerful windstorm sweeping central Michigan from Battle Creek to Ann Arbor and Jackson. Damage tallies near 750000 with three counties Washtenaw Eaton and Ingham struck. four lives lost and seventeen injured in Washtenaw Jackson and surrounding areas. Farmers report heavy crop damage as ten houses were destroyed and a heart attack death noted in Springport.
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Michigan
Battle Creek
Ann Arbor
Jackson
Springport
Jackson county
Washtenaw
Eaton
Ingham
werj
Margareta Russian Bark Sunk Off Texas Sailed From Beaumont
Report notes the Russian bark Margareta sailing from Beaumont Texas to Liverpool March 37 with a crew of American members. vessel sunk near an Atlantic port, king’s decree reported.
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Beaumont
Tex
Liverpool
King
tha
Rival Sweden protests clash near Riksdag with police
In Stockholm on Tuesday a march of thousands led by Socialists turned violent as they confronted police and soldiers near the Riksdag and royal palace. Dozens injured as swords drawn and stones thrown. police eventually prevailed and riot dispersed. United States Minister Morrin watched from the sidelines.
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riksdag
Swartz
huesday
royal’ palace
United States
Morrin
Left
Socialista
Sweden
Norwegians Demonstrate Quietly Over Cost of Living
Christiania reports a peaceful nationwide protest with 40000 joining a street parade. A delegation of demonstrators visited the naval base and training station, signaling broad public concern about rising prices in Norway.
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CHRISTIANIA
Norway
naval
Convicts Rage Over Ban on Women Visits at Prison
JOLIET June 7 Rioting at the Hlinde state penitentiary stems from a plan to curb prisoner correspondence with women and ban outside visits. Acting Warden Bowen says the move aims to restore order after letters from women described as demoralizing ailing discipline.
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Joliet
Hlinde state penitentiary
arime
Bowen
Balkan Front Quiet Amid Artillery and Air Activity
London reports a weak artillery exchange along the Macedonian front with a repulsed enemy attack on the Vardar right bank and south of Huma. Aerial activity was noted near Sakicen and one enemy plane was shot down. Rifle fire touched Isakoha, Tultcha, and Mahmane on the Romanian front. Premier Radoslavoff left for Bertin Wednesday with royal officials and a debt director.
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SOFTA
London
war department
Vardar
Radoslavoff-ieft
Bertin
royal
Abduction Ring Reported Tied to Keet Family in Missouri Falls
Officials say seven Keet relatives may be linked to an abduction case involving ammunitions, with fourteen year old son Holland Keet's role unresolved. Search for the Keet baby stalls as the family keeps vigil overnight and Chicago police are asked to locate a man named Riley connected to the kidnapping.
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Jast Lloyd. Keet
Holland Keet
Keet
Chicago
Riley
Arrests Reported to Department of Justice Refusal to Obey
Reported arrests to the Department of Justice involve individuals charged with draft evasion and failure to comply with the draft statute. Locations include St Louis Scranton Bristol Gary Ind and other cited areas as part of enforcement actions.
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DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE
St.Louis
Scranton
Bristol
Gary
Ind
Danbury Hatters Sale Order Across Three Towns
A decree orders the sale of homes across Danbury Bethel and Norwalk to satisfy a judgment. The action names 146 workmen and references a special conduct he alee which whl 2, with the sale proceeding to cover outstanding debts.
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NEW-HAVEN
Conn
Danbury
Bethel
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