Pershing in Frange Welcomed as New Allied Commander
General John J. Pershing and staff arrived in France marking a new Allied phase. French, British, Belgian, and Indian officers saluted the Americans as the national anthem played, then the Marsellaise. Large crowds and soldiers filled the quay as greetings were exchanged with Rene Besnard and Gen. Dumas.
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Wesem
Boulogne
France
John
J. Pershing
Maritime Station
England
Marsellise
Rene Besnard
Gen. Dumas
Gen. Pershing
London Air Raid Kills 534 in City Center Raid
London reports 534 casualties from a German air raid with 107 killed, 437 wounded, 16 women and 26 children dead, 122 women and 4 children wounded. London downtown suffered major destruction as bombs hit the west end. Field Marshals note no military damage. Civil war fears rise in China as parliament dissolves and leaders refuse Li Yuan Hung authority.
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London
West End
Field Mershes
French
Home Defense
China
Peking
Chiang Chao Chung
Wu Ting-fang
United Bieves
Li Yuan Hung
German editor Von Nostitz interned in Cleveland
Cleveland officials say Waldemar von Nostitz former editor of the Wasechter und Anzeiger was arrested by federal agents and ordered interned for the rest of the war on charges of pro German editorials. The action, ordered by President Wilson, followed accusations he wrote and published material favoring the German war effort.
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Cleveland
Waldemar von Nostitz
Wasechter Und Anzeiger
Éllien Crewny
Wilsos
von Nostitz
Anseiger
Electors at Twenty Years The Comptroller Moves to Tax Electors
The article notes a twenty year span for electors and details a move by the comptroller to impose taxes on electors. It outlines the fiscal stance, the potential impact on voters, and the political context guiding the proposal.
Earthquake Ravages San Salvador and Surrounding Towns
Reports from Tegucigalpa and San Salvador describe a devastating quake that destroyed San Salvador and nearby towns within a thirty mile radius. Observers say Santa Tecla and Kelleanos were also ruined while residents endure camps in streets and parks. The eruption of the San Salvador volcano is cited as the likely cause.
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San June de Sur
Nicaragua
San Salvador
Salvador
Republic of Salvador
Teguelgalpe
Hondams
Quezaldipeque
Nejapa
Suchichato
Paiscal
Teguelpalba
Honduras
Tegucelgalpa
Sensuntenpeque
Hames
Wheat crop prospects brighten in US report
The Department of Agriculture reports slightly better wheat conditions across the United States. May weather raised the winter wheat yield estimate by about 7 million bushels from May 1. Total forecast is 656 million bushels split into 878 million winter and 253 million spring. Areas planted include 19.099 million acres spring wheat, 23.161 million oats, 5.378 million barley, with winter wheat at 27.653 million acres and overall wheat acres at 626.692 million.
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Washington
United States
Department of Agriculture
German Peace Is Spurned by Russian Council
Petrograd February 12. The council of soldiers and workmen published that the German commander in chief on the eastern front sent a wireless message inviting Russian troops to a separate armistice and to secret talks with German leaders. The council denounces the proposals. It demands trial and punishment for Nicholas Romanoff and his continued confinement in Kronstadt prison, initially ordered by a few extremists.
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Petrograd
Council of Soldiers and Workmen
Eastern Front
Nicholas Romanoff
Kronstadt
Becomes Military Censor Takes Over duties
Washington June 9 Brigadier General McIntyre chief of the Insular Bureau of the War Department formally assumes additional duties as chief military censor. He will rely on Major Douglas MacArthur, engineer officer, for regular staff duties and censorship oversight, after previously directing border censorship and scrutiny of telegraph and telephone messages.
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Washington
McIntyre
Insular Bureau of the War Uepermest
Douglas McArthur
General Staff
Brexican
Germany Breaks With Hayti Over Submarine Warfare
Berlin reports friction with Haiti as a diplomat protests against unrestricted submarine warfare. The Maytien subject is noted in dispatches, signaling diplomatic tensions and potential shifting alliances in June.
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Germany
Hayti
Tihe Maytien i
Berlin
Draft Cards Shocks Reveal Hidden World War II Draft
A fragmentary note from Rackford HL dated June 11 hints at a chaotic draft card operation. The text mentions industrial workers and a disruptive scene as draft records were reportedly mishandled or not released, reflecting wartime administrative strain and public disorder nearby.
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W. Wits
Rackford
See
Yankees Sink U Boat Gen Pershing Safe
German submarine believed sunk by American steamer Sliver Suell after an hour long battle. The ship fired 35 shots to the subs 85 while the submarine vanished stern end up. Pershing arrives in England to join war effort and plan for future American forces in France remains secret.
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Washington
Strate Department
CYCLONES KILL THIRTY NINE IN MIDWEST AND KENTUCKY
A series of tornadoes ripped through Kansas Missouri Kentucky and Michigan killing thirty nine people and causing millions in damage. Fatalities occurred in several towns including Jackson Battle Creek Lansing and Ann Arbor with multiple injuries and widespread destruction across Blissouri Wright county Boone county and Central City Kentucky.
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Missouri
Kentucky
Michigan
Chicago
Tonel
Central
Jackson
Battle Creek
Lansing
Mary Ranzler
Ann Arbor
Florence Brown
Springport
Blissouri
Huge Task Ahead for U S Army in France
Paris June 9. A great army is to be sent from the United States to occupy an expanding front as stated by Colonel Fabry in Petit Parisien. He says General Pershing will command a large army and face a difficult task, with reinforcements arriving over time from the United States. Colonel Fahry traveled with Marshal Joffre to the United States.
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Washington
Black Jack
Persiing
United States Regular Army
England
United Service
France
Pershing
Na Uonal Guard
Newton D. Baker
War Department
Paris
United States
Fabry
Petit Parisien
Fahry
Tme
Marshal Jaffre
Kaiser appoints new executioner Paul Spaere in Copenhagen
In Copenhagen June Trussia appoints a new executioner Paul Spaere after Schwietz retires. Spaere previously served as assistant to Schwietz and takes over the role after a year without an official executioner.
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Kaiser
Hendeman
Copenhagen
Trussia
Paul Spaere
Spaere
Execurioner Schwietz
Utes Readied for Uprising in Purunga Colorado
Reports from the Ute reservation indicate uprisings underway with leaders Polk and Vesey and several followers initiating demonstrations at Purunga. Local officials monitor possible escalation as tensions rise among indigenous groups.
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Purunga
Colo
Tune
Tay Upe Silers
Polk
Vesey
U S Warships Off France
American warships anchored off the French coast as a large transport with wheat for American troops crosses the Atlantic under protection. Unloading begins at a French port. Bases and camps for infantry artillery and aviation are organized for American troops arrival. The Jupiter arrives in France with 10 500 tons of wheat and other supplies.
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Paris
Ramagery of Marine
Atlantic
Metin
Ainilir
Washington
France
Daniels
German Captain Sentenced for Sinking Liebenfels in Charleston Harbor
Former master of the Liebenfels, R Capt. o, KR, Kintenhaaf pleaded guilty to sinking the ship in Charleston harbor amid wartime tensions. He received a one year sentence at Atlanta penitentiary.
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Charleston
Tune
O, KR
Kintenhaaf
Liebenfels
Germany
Atlanta
Virgining Reports U Boat Battle After Atlantic Run
An armed American steamship Virgining arriving from a French port reported a run in a German submarine battle near an Atlantic port. Forty two shots were fired in the engagement.
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Virgining
St Louis Educator Shot by a Thug
Prof. Martin W. Sehinde of St Louis University was shot three times in the lead by a highwayman. His condition is uncertain. The attacker escaped.
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St. Louis
Thug
Sr. Lows
Martin Ww. Sehinde
St Louig University
I Highwayanin
Fis
Pseudesan
Wans to France Twenty eight men join Ames ambulance corps
Federal officers arrest forty two Italian workers near Centerville as draft registration resistance sparks action. Deputies seize fifteen at a camp while others fled amid muddy roads and conflicting excuses about registration and ballots. Officers, led by Attorney Claude Porter, pursue enforcement.
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Centerville
Des Moines
Des Moinés May Draft Soon
Inference suggests the Des Moines draft quota for the first federal selection will be issued soon. City clerk Horace Susenge, under Adjunct Ganehiagar, directs registration procedures to proceed immediately with alphabetic card copies kept organized as turned in by registrants.
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Des Moinés
Des Moire
de Hes
Federst
Horace
Re-elect Drake President Des Moines
The Drake University board reelected President H. M. Bell for five years at the annual meeting and elected two new trustees. The board voted to discontinue my training next, per federal government request, while athletics will continue. Bell has led the university since its early days. A family register notes sons Leland Elin Orlamt Elwood and Earl, farmers, in Cleardeid.
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Drake
Des Moines
Drake Univ
H. M. Bell
Belt
Gret
Clearbelt
Clearfield
J. O McMath
Cleardeid
Leland
Elin
Orlamt
Elwood
Earl
Farners
Ambulance Recruits Form at University
Edward G. Huber, connected with the Urbs medical unit, is stationed at PL Snelling as the ambulance corps begins organization at the university with recruits and a year-long assignment to act.
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Cly
Edward G. Huber
Urbs
PL Snelling
Act
School votes to buy more Liberty Bonds
In a chaotic note from a local high school, officials reportedly voted to purchase additional Liberty Bonds amid uncertain finances. The message references school accounts, a counting operation, and a push to raise funds beyond prior commitments.
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Coury Bulls
Yrice
Turner Executor in German Bond Case Remains in Court
Ambiguous OCR text mentions Turner, a widow, and a German bond case with executorship. Reference to a judge Willett, district court, and liberty bond related matters. Details are unclear andNames and places are partially garbled.
W C T U Conference Aids Soldiers and Sailors in War
Des Moines leaders and county presidents of the Women's Christian Temperance Union met in Des Moines for a two day war effort conference. The 45 department group plans support for soldiers and marines, including morale and physical welfare, with a fund for an ambulance and ongoing Red Cross work. Mrs. Pierson of Denison, state supervisor, reported national HQ approval for an ambulance and the first troops to France. A telegram pledging the initial 100 dollars toward the car was sent, alongside prior donations of electric fans for Ft. Bliss hospital. The group wired to President and Iowa congressmen outlining efforts to maintain high moral standards among sailors and soldiers.
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Des Moines
Women's Christian Temperance Union
Army
Navy
Pierson
Denison
Thia Department
France
Ft. Bliss
Iowa
Iowa Girl Inherits Million From Teheran Heiress
Miss Slena Applegren, 22, of Sioux City, is named heir to a fortune exceeding 4 million dollars. Her father died two years ago, leaving her as the sole heir. the great uncle who traveled the world died in Teheran, Persia, after investing in thriving properties. The high courts have conducted a two year search for heirs and recently located Miss Applegren.
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Iowa
Millon
Sioux City
Slena Applegren
Miss Applegren
Apptegren
Teheran
Persia
Teyheran
Prices When State Was Young and Prices Then
Prices when the state was young compared with today show wage and cost differences. The piece recalls Belleville's population of 1552 and shifts to 1873 Jackson County. It lists era figures: wheat three bushels, butter per pound, eggs per dozen, and kerosene per gallon, reflecting lower costs and different incomes in the past.
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Irving
Frery Trafic
Bellevi
Jackson
Winterset Stores Closed for War Bond Drive Day
Winterset draped in quiet as every shop shuttered for a full day so residents could focus on Uncle Sam Liberty bond work. A mass meeting at the Chautauqua hall drew prominent speakers as the county mobilized against the war effort. Meanwhile New ton reports a plant explosion injuring Wilson E. Carpenter who is in serious condition with burns and possible internal injuries. Mason City notes Donald Flynn, 7, who disappeared with his mother Mrs. Joe Flynn, was found dead from exposure along the Great Western tracks, refuting the poisoning theory.
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Winterset
Winte Et
Uncle Sam Liberty
Element
Newton
Wilson E. Carpenter
Loc Gay
Carpentery
Mason City
Donald Flynn
Joe Flynn
Great Western
Township Buys Bonds in Marion County Subscribes 1450
Citzensoof Pranktin township in Marion county subscribes 1450 for bonds and anticipates disposal of about 30000 total. Officials plan a thorough canvass as they push to fund the loan program despite a larger than allotted initial subscription.
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Knoxville
Pranktin
Marion County
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