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U.S.-Teutonic War News features German aims and Allied responses. The National Guard may be drafted to reach 409000, with 21 to 30 year olds also likely called. Peace demonstrations in Chicago and Cleveland sparked arrests amid antiwar activity. Navy updates report American destroyers in Europe, submarines, and sinking losses. President Wilson and General Pershing discussed plans for American troops in France, while Arthur James Balfour commented on America’s role.
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Washington
National Guard
Wilson
Pershing
France
White House
Escape from sawmill accident threads William Lormier
William Lormier, once a senator and banker, survived a sawmill incident near Jonesville Louisiana but is confined at his Chicago home with a broken right arm in three places.
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Jonesville
William Lormier
Fointer
Chicago
Allied War News From London and Tokyo Turbulent Fronts
An official London statement says about 100000 Americans will serve in British and French forces in France. Tokyo reports Japanese squadrons in the south Pacific and the Meihan sea against enemy submarines. Lloyd George praises submarine blows and American fleet efforts in Parliament. A British transport was torpedoed on May 4 with 80 lives lost. The Star Sama torpedoed in the Mediterranean devastated livestock and farmland. A tornado outbreak from Illinois to Alabama causes about 100 deaths and hundreds injured across Illinois Kentucky Arkansas Tennessee Indiana and Texas with major destruction in Mattoon Charleston and surrounding areas. Family names and locals are listed among the injured and dead.
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London
France
Brazil moves to revoke neutrality in war with Germany and U S
The Brazilian chamber passes first reading of government measure revoking neutrality in the German U S war by a 136 to 3 vote. Reports from Petrograd warn of economic ruin in Russia. Dutch Belgian relief head chosen. Americans detained in Switzerland. German socialist convention set for August 12.
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Germany
United States
Russia
M Shingaoff
Petrograd
Jonkheer Charles Ruys de Beerendroeck
Chamber of Deputies
Herbert Tloover
Rotterdam
Amsterdam
Berlin
Senate orders inquiry into Mongolia accident deaths
The senate in Washington orders a searching inquiry into the Mongolia accident that killed two Red Cross nurses en route to Europe. The naval affairs committee will conduct the investigation as officials announce a Red Cross week proclamation and a food survey bill advances.
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Washington
Mongolia
Ted Cross
Europe
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House
Secretary of Agriculture
Fielinghuyzen
New Jersey
Red Cross
Tornadoes Ravage Eight States Killing 255 and Leaving Thousands Homeless
Chicago May 30 Tornadoes on Friday Saturday and Sunday across eight midwest and southern states killed 255 people and injured 1 207. Farmers report extensive farm losses with hundreds of stock deaths and crop damage totaling millions. Charleston and Mattoon suffered the heaviest property destruction as 35 000 residents were homeless and relief efforts continued. Troops from the Fourth Infantry I NG patrol the towns as lists of victims are compiled.
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Middle West
South
Woach
Mattoon
Charleston
AT MATTCON Represents a Diverse Attendee List
A list of attendees including Mrs C Anderson T Bridges Harry Beavers Mrs Cora Beavers Mrs Bickers E Burke colored William Brown colored T C Benson colored Mrs Nancy Coons Mrs Joseph Davidson Cdwin Daugherty Mrs De Hone First Davidson Charles Fiches child John Grubbs Mrs J Grubbs Charles Harris Miss Heritage Lizzie Hiche3 Mrs Dora Hollowell Mrs Grace Huddleson Mrs Elizabeth Hyde Thomas Hyde Mrs G Jackson Clarence Liewellen J Needy Ramona Nemes Walter Milton Mrs Etta Mullins Mrs Owen Jack Fierce Aga L Phelps Mr Red attend the event at Mattcon.
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C Anderson
T. Bridges
Harry Beavers
Cora Beavers
Bickers
E Burke
William Brown
T. C Benson
Nancy Coons
Joseph Davidson
Cdwin Daugherty
de Hone
Davidson
Charles Fiches
John Grubbs
J. Grubbs
Charles Harris
Miss Heritage
Lizzie Hiche3
Dora Hollowell
Grace Huddleson
Elizabeth Hyde
Thomas Hyde
G. Jackson
Clarence Liewellen
J. Needy
Ramona Nemes
Walter Melton
Etta Mullins
Owen
Jack Fierce
Aga L Phelps
Red
AT CHARLESTON listing of residents and kin
A Charleston segment lists numerous residents and relatives by name including Mrs R C Baines RC Barnes Mrs R E Bainless Bayless child Paul Bayless Clarence Bingaman Nellie Bingaman Mrs George Briggs Frank Case Mrs Will Cobble Mrs J A Colby Colby's mother John Peed Wilson Goodman Jessie Truddleston Jesse Truddleston Napoleon Huffman Fail Jenkins J W Johnson George Kalgore D Wnaus Os William Tang Madeline Lang Anis Saah Linde Mrs Johann McMahon Bert Neely Clark Nelson Douglas Nugent Mildrad Owings Mrs Sara Shores G A Smith 81 George Smith Alta Stewart Mas Sue Traver Rich Wurman John Wenn Jr Mrs Clem Wight.
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R C Baines
RC. Barnes
R E Bainless
Bayless
Paul Bayless
Clarence Bingaman
Nellie Bingaman
George Briggs
Frank Case
Will Cobble
J. A Colby
Colby
John Peed Wilson Goodman
Jessie Truddleston
Jesse Truddleston
Napoleon Huffman
Fail Jenkins
J. W. Johnson
George Kalgore
D. Wnaus
William Tang
Madeline Lang
Anis
Saah Linde
Johann McMahon
Bert Neely Clark Nelson
Douglas Nugent
Mildrad Owings
Sara Shores
G A Smith
George Smith
Alta Stewart
Mas Sue Traver
Rich Wurman
John Wenn, Jr
Mra
Clem Wight
Local notices from Hebron Minnesota list residents
Fragmentary notice from Hebron Minnesota mentions Tessie Kenns Mrs Leslie Kenny and Mrs D B Pesh with initials BE and names Pesh and Pratt D B Pesh, indicating personal notices or community records.
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Tessie Kenns
Leslie Kenny
Pratt
Pesh
D. B
Nervousness Blues Cited in Illinois Homemaker Ad
Mrs Robt Stopies of Washington Park Illinois praises Lydia E Pinkham Vegetable Compound and Liver Pills for relief from female trouble backache and nervous spells after four children. She credits friends noting her youth and health and invites others to write for free advice from Lydia E Pinkham Medicine Co Lynn Massachusetts.
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Washington Park
Lydia E. Pinkham
Lydia_E. Pinkham
Lydia E Pinkham Medicine Co
Lynn
Mass
Pointing Out Her Duty Quip Sparks Domestic Banter
A humorous exchange features Mrs Knagg asserting women's endless duties and Mr Knuage retorting that he should try doing some work himself. The light dialogue reflects gender roles in a domestic setting.
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Mrs. Knagg
Mr. Knuage
Freezone Miracle Corn Remover Advertises Pain Free Lift
A Cincinnati man claims a new compound named freezone instantly eases corn or callus soreness and lets it lift away without pain. A tiny bottle is sold by druggists and can be ordered if unavailable locally.
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Cincinnati
Cautions on Sympathy and Animal Mirth
A reflective note compares sympathy to a personal bank account and warns against overdrawal. The piece mentions straw hats cleaned with damp cornmeal and claims the mule, aside from humans, is the most contrary animal, presenting a blend of proverbs and humorous observation.
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