Italy declares war aims end Austrian yoke rectified
Francesco Saverio Nuti head of the visiting Italian mission says Italy entered the war for liberty and frontier rectification not indemnities or annexations. He cautions about 250000 Italians in the United States liable for military duty and discusses proposed arrangements with the American government to resolve the call-up issue.
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Union News Service
Washington, D. C
Italy
Francesco Saverio Nuti
Teaiian
Tealy
Nitti
University of Naples
Bovern- Theel
United States
Storms' heavy toll across Missouri and Kansas
Tornadoes spread death and destruction across rural Missouri and Kansas. Fifteen dead in Missouri and nine in Kansas, with about 150 injured and property losses estimated between 1.56 and 2 million dollars. Centralia Missouri reports five killed and fifty houses destroyed. Bowie County Missouri loses eleven in one locale. Beviler and Central City area also struck with deaths and injuries.
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Kansas City
Missouri
Kansas
Bowie County
Carroll
Chariton
Bar
Topeka
Savonuburg
Iola
Centralia
Beviler
Central City
Gold Importations Stop In New Economic Shift
Washington reports a halt in gold imports after a two and a half year rise, with gold flowing out of the country and expected to stay at low levels. Officials say the nation enters a major industrial era, surpassing last year’s $86,060,000,000 export record as the trend reverses.
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Washington, D. C
America
Railroads discuss end of passenger service as economic measure
Executive officers of western railroads meeting near Chicago adjourned until June 18 to decide on eliminating passenger trains as an economic war measure. Representatives noted the issue is complex with divisions over whether to retire trains and lay off engines and equipment for freight service.
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Chicago
Balfour's Successor Named in British War Effort
London reports Lord Northcliffe will coordinate British missions and liaise with Allied and American efforts after the Balfour era. Arthur J. pg. four is noted as returning to his home at the foreign alliance. Northcliffe, renowned publisher, takes a leading role in coordinating efforts with the Entente and Allied governments.
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Balfour
London
Lord Northcliffe
United States
Arthur J. Pg. Four
Allic
Lord Nortcliffe
First Draft Sept 6 Official Says We Are Ready
Washington reports the first actual draft of America's citizen soldiery may be September 5. Officials say 500000 men aged twenty one to thirty one will be selected, with time needed to prepare supplies housing and equipment. They stress American ingenuity and deliberate steps to minimize mistakes before rapid progress follows.
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Washington
America
Amerclen
Italy Wins Big Defeat For Austria In Italian Offensive
Rome reports Austria suffers heavy losses as Italy presses the offensive. Conservative estimates put Austrian casualties at 800000 assassinated? killed wounded and missing. Italian forces consolidate lines and reinforce with new troops while repelling counterattacks. In mid May four divisions about 60000 troops were wiped out between Auzza and Frigido. May 20 two assaults to recapture Allatgortmont and Vodice Massif area cost Austria at least three regiments about 15000 men.
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Rome
Italy
Auzza
Frigido
Allatgortmont
Vodice
Massif
Workmen and soldiers seize Kronstadt fortress
Kronstadt, 20 miles west of Petrograd, votes 210 to 40 with eight abstentions to place Kronstadt under the workmen's and soldiers' delegates control. The delegates announce Petrograd relations will now pass through the Petrograd branch of the delegates through the Intermediary, altering access to the capital via the Baltic port.
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Petrograd
Jones
Kronstad
Votlag
Kronstadt
Mein
Baltic Sea
Kronstade
Russia
Race riot erupts in East St. Louis harassment over labor importation
Riots wounded three white men and three blacks after a meeting protesting imported black labor. Missouri Guardsmen patrolled streets as Mayor Mollman sought help from neighboring governors to halt further expulsions. Thousands of Southern workers displaced amid strikes as 8,000 blacks reportedly moved to fill jobs.
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St. Louis
Maliisis Nations
Mollman
Mississippi
Kentucky
Alabama
Saz
Louisiana
East St. Louis
South
Fells Two Flyers in Minute Paris July 4
Captain George Guy, famed French fighter, shoots down two German planes in one minute. He has brought down five more enemies, totaling four and a half? The report notes his string of victories and rapid-fire success in the air war.
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Paris
George Guyneuter
Filipinos Offer 25000 Soldiers to Serve Under American Flag
Manuel L Quezon president of the Philippine senate passed through Chicago en route to Washington to offer a division of 25000 Philippine soldiers for service under the American flag.
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Chicago
Manuel L. Quezin
Senate of the Philippines
Washington
The Easiest Way Ring Lardner Tells How You Can Serve Your Country
Western writers of national note urge citizens to buy Liberty Bonds to support the war effort. The piece mocks antiwar sentiment and promotes bonds as safe low-cost patriotic action, noting options for various ages and the shared national duty. The ad encourages purchases by highlighting communal benefit and personal assurance.
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Ring Lardner
Luneth
War Is for Liberty New Storm Kills Seventy Six
President Wilson in Arlington memorial remarks declares the nation must act in the world war and rise to defend liberty. Missouri tornado disaster in St Louis and surrounding counties leaves 76 dead and many hurt as towns like Poplar Bluff Piney River valley suffer widespread damage and aid mobilizes.
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Liberty
NEW Storm
St. Louis
Amilions
Missouri
St. Bonis
Red Cross
Poplar Bluffs
Zubini
Piney River
Texas County
J. C. Jackson
James Fletcher
Jackson
Fletcher
Chaonla
Beu Montgomery
Bea Montgomery
Montgomery
Whe Ward
Montgomery Howe
Granite Bend
Jones
Misa Jones
Graniteville
Debola Dammel
Belleville
J. Hurt
Salem
John Flitz
Flitz
Goade
Gonde
Mineral Point
Thomas Lemaster
August Bohs
Frank Lechanee
Otis Goft
Dongoli
Ed Seabeigh
John Shell
Robert Harris
Killian
Fulton Cooper
DeSoto
Matthew Cunningham
Sikeston
Metenif
la Genevieve
Henry A Armbrus
Three U S Boats Sunk By German Submarine Action
London reports the American sailing ship Dirigo sunk by a German submarine. Only third mate John Stuy died during launch. May 1 sinking followed by ransacking and bombing. crew landed at Plymouth. Also sunk by gunfire were the vessels Marbara and Frances M. crews saved.
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London
John Stuy
British
Admiralty
Plymouth
Coffee War Tax Changes Reported by Finance Committee
June dispatch describes a proposed war tax plan authorizing consumption taxes on various items including coffee tea and cocoa with an $80,000,000 target. The report notes adjustments to rates on heating oil and other essentials and hints at broader fiscal measures for the year.
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Washington
pThe Denata Finance
Butch Ship Is Seized in Dutch Waters
Amsterdam authorities seize the Pomona, a 786 ton steamer from Copenhagen to Amsterdam, reported by Maashod. the vessel is owned in Amsterdam after being taken in Swine laucade.
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Amsterdam
Copenhagen
Night Prowler Identifier Chronology in Chicago Incident
A report identifies a suspect named Merwin, a member of the First Infantry, as the killer on a railroad bridge over the Calumet River. The case connects to Frederick W. Studer, once a lieutenant with the Elgin Insane asylum, in a night patrol context.
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Chicago
Mmomer Merwin
Innis Infantry
Reilroad
Calumet River
Frederick W. Studer
Linaute
The
Elgin Insane Agyliin
Mexican Traitor Executed After Parade Disorder
A Carrian army officer accused of mishandling a mutiny against Villa forces was seized in a cemetery and executed after a street parade by the opposing forces. The incident occurred in Mite Major Hlatenle Sui amid heightened tensions.
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EL Pasa
Pox
Far
Mite
Hlatenle Sui
Carranua
Mirhishdog
Statistical Update on Enlistment Figures
The report notes a sharp rise in enlistments with 2,867 men rolled and indications that the total may exceed 2,080 in a subsequent tally. The figures reflect rapid mobilization and broader participation.
Railroad War Board to Unite Nation's Rail Lines
A wartime plan directs the nation’s railroads to operate as one system for defense and transport energy. The American Railway Association urges consolidating passenger service and reducing nonessential trains to free capacity for coal, fuel and troops.
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Tes Molness
State Railroad ‘Commission
Hug
Railroads
Special Committee On Nations Defense of
American Railway Association
Thns
Hecht
Llnes
Lnes
Tocania Hitea
Mave Company
Lhgse
Aliens Must Secure Permits or Move From Des Moines Area
Des Moines reports alleys within a hemisphere mile of factories holding certain war materials contracts must obtain permits from the U S marshal or depart. A Secret Service operator in Washington issued the directive with a June deadline. Noncompliant aliens face arrest. Two commencements at University of Iowa City and Iowa State University note year end. President Jessup to Fort Snelling June 18 to confer degrees. Masons plan large Grand Lodge Iowa convention at Waterloo June 12 to 14 with entertainments.
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Des Moines
United States
Secret Service
Operaïve
Washington, D. C
Allens
University
Iowa City
State University of Iowa
Jessup
Fort Sacking
Minn
Otter University
Masons
Waterloo
Grand Lodge of Iowa
Visung Masony
Davenport Diamond Heist Rocks Local Store
A major diamond robbery at the Plath Brothers store in Davenport involved 26 stages valued at 10 in bold. The pellets ranged from karat to half karat as police pursue the missing jewels and assess the damage.
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Davenport
Plath Brothers
Uileves
Cass County Bankers Rally for Liberty Loans
A county meeting brought together bankers to back Liberty loan efforts. Attendees adopted resolut ions showing united support and strong enthusiasm for countywide financing initiatives.
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Cass County
Casa County
Fort Snelling selects Des Moines men for trainee camp list
Des Moines men among fortyTowans chosen for trainee camp at Fort Snelling. Names include Ward eme ry Caspar Sehenk La Stockman and others from Davenport Jol Mackey Jol, and many counties. Weyler wide list notes quota 2,300 with wire acceptance or refusal. In Webster County, canning club leads, while a driver dies two miles east of West Liberty after a Windrem collision.
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Des Mg
Ward Emery
Caspar Sehenk An la Stockman
Fort Snelling
Wemental
Jowans Tollawai Pavenport
Cilard W. Scott
Or J. Weber
Oliver Murray
Rapids
K. Mo. Chapman
Jol Mackey
Charles L. Dulin
de Bluts
Guir
Tr.aid
T. S. Cox
Webster County
Fort Dodge
J. EB. Wooters
State Cultural College
Chary
Tha Espliieda Aa
Coun
West Liberty
Windremt
Clery
Hiia
Windrem
Heng
Feld
Russia Will Fight Says Iowa City Graduate
Jacob E Confer, a graduate of the state university, now in Iowa City after returning from three years service in Petrograd as United States consul, declares that Russia will fight and will not seek a separate peace with Germany, reflecting on the war's early stages and Russia's resolve. He states the war began as he witnessed in Russia, and reinforces belief in Russia's continued combat.
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Russia
Towa City
Germany
Jacob. E. Confer
the State University
Iowa City
Petrograd
Conner
Guardsman Dies at Fort Des Moines Ex Des Moines Connection
Private Oliver Keh of Company FF First Iowa guardsman died at the Fort Des Moines hospital from pneumonia. Private K enlisted from Charles City. The body will be given for funeral rites.
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Fort
Des Moines
Oliver Keh
First
Iowa
Iofa
Fort Desed Pheumonia
Charles City
Pilot Mound Buys Liberty Bond for Red Cross
Pilot Mound leads state efforts by buying a Liberty Bond and donating it to the Red Cross. Funds were raised by a popular subscription committee under Mayor Art Atvan at Pilot Mound Banking, then turned over to Red Cross. County totals rise with subscriptions described as part of a broader drive.
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Pilot Mound
Red Cross
Arti Atvan
Pilot Mound Iamings Bank
Che Yomeis
Meteor Flashes Across State In Aerial Fireball
Aee stunned residents report a flaming meteor seen southwest across the horizon. The event caused brief alarm as observers thought bombs or dynamite explosions. Sightings were reported in Sheldon and nearby towns with no injuries or damage confirmed.
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Sheldon
Dekuta
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