Ohio War Department notes show 565 192 registered
Ohio registration last Tuesday exceeded the War Department estimate by 78 000 totaling 565 192. Cuyahoga County led with 112 133 registrations, far above expectations, while the breakdown shows whites 451 461 colored 25 146 aliens 2 358 alien enemies 6 227 and exemptions totals 391 546. Officials say revised county listings caused the excess exemption counts and Jefferson County data will be updated with little total change.
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Messines Prelude to a Much Larger Planned Attack
Associated Press reports that the Messines success is seen as a prelude to a far greater offensive. British trench raids span about 70 miles from north of Ypres to Boeby while German withdrawal from Belgian lines is noted. Indications show Gen Sarrail may renew the Macedonia offensive as artillery clashes intensify there, though French news is overshadowed by events in France.
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Petersburg Cantonment Site Revoked by War Dept
The War Department revoked Petersburg Virginia as a cantonment site for the new army. The department approved additional cantonment sites at Little Rock and Louisville and Battle Creek and San Antonio. Other mobilization camps will be at Fort Worth Waco and Houston Texas Fort Sill Oklahoma Deming New Mexico and Linda Vista California.
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President Li Yuan Hung Willing to Dissolve Parliament
Associated Press reports from Peking on June 10 that President Li Yuan Hung favors General Chang Heun’s demand to dissolve parliament and has drafted a dissolution mandate. Acting premier Wu Ting-Sang refuses to countersign, making the decree ineffective without his signature. If dissolved, a war declaration against Germany would be delayed six months due to new parliament elections.
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Irish convention invites leaders to nominate members
London June 11 Associated Press says Premier Lloyd George announced in the house of commons that John Redmond will be invited to nominate five Irish convention members, Sir John Lonsdale five, William O'Brien two, totaling ten Irish representative peers plus five Irish Unionist, five Sinn Fein, and 15 government nominees. The convention may name its own chairman or have one named for submission to the king, with the body consisting of 101 representatives. John Bull's War.
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Britain Says War Aims Note Matches Wilson Proposal
London reports Britain has sent Russia a note in response to its demand for a statement of war aims. The note, not yet published, is said to largely align with President Wilson’s outline to Russia.
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Inspector Mills Killed by Irish Rebels in Dublin
Dublin report states Police Inspector Mills died after being struck during a protest meeting called by Irish rebels opposing Irish prisoners. The gathering near Liberty Hall drew about 2000 people despite orders from Lieut General Mahon. Count Plunkett and others were arrested. Mills died in hospital early this morning.
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Rockefeller Tax Case Refused by Supreme Court
Washington June 11 The Supreme Court refused to disturb an Ohio decree holding that John D Rockefeller could not be taxed in Cleveland by Cuya hoga county treasurer because he claimed New York residency. The court declined to review the county treasurer's appeal.
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Buy a Bond Rallying Verse for War Effort in Knox County
Poem urges residents to buy bonds to support the war, claim the quota is met, and expedite victory. Calls for patriotic duty, sacrifice, and aiding the country, noting not all can fight in trenches and urging widespread participation.</s>
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Ten Miners Found Alive At Speculator Mine
Butte Mont June 11 Ten miners were found alive on the 2200 foot level of the Speculator copper mine where 200 men were entombed since Saturday Seventy two men remained unaccounted for The ten survivors used cement stacks and mine waters to seal a cavity and broke through debris with tools they were in good condition The coroner reported 63 bodies recovered
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Northcliffe Arrives in the United States on American Steamer
Lord Northcliffe, owner of the London Times, arrived in the United States on an American steamer to coordinate British commercial interests. He is to work alongside the British war mission and may cooperate with French high commissioner Captain Andre Tardieu.
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Pershing's men invited to Buckingham Palace visit
General Pershing and United States Ambassador Page dined with King George and Queen Mary at Buckingham Palace. The king invited Pershing's enlisted men to visit the palace on Tuesday, expanding wartime ties between Britain and the United States.
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Contingent Arrives London Officers of Pershing’s Staff
London June 11 The officers contingent of American officers of General Pershing's staff arrived there this morning.
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London
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Supreme Court Upholds Fed Act Trustees Clause
In a landmark ruling the supreme court declares the federal reserve act constitutional, sustaining the clause that authorizes national banks to act as trustees executors administrators and registrars of stocks and bonds.
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Food Control Bill Advances In House Committee
The House agricultural committee approved a food control bill by a 12 to vote and sent it to the full house for immediate action. The measure seeks to give the president broad powers to guarantee minimum prices to producers of nonperishable agricultural goods under future regulations, while scrapping maximum price controls due to opposition.
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Guards kill two strikers in a fight at factory
South River New Jersey June 11 two strikers were killed and ten wounded in clashes between idle workers of the Herrman Aukam handkerchief plant and guards protecting strike breakers. Guards fired into a crowd after they were pelted with stones and bottles. The strikers seized a body and did not surrender it to authorities as South River home guard was mobilized to curb further unrest.
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Parade of wounded soldiers supports continuation of war
A large procession in Petrograd showcased wounded and sick soldiers marching past banners and motorized displays to back continuing the war. The demonstration featured maimed veterans unable to walk and drew strong reactions from onlookers and authorities.
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Negro protection urged at MAGS meeting by Stewart
In Cincinnati Ohio June a memorial mass meeting honoring Joseph B Foraker featured Stewart of New York urging protection for African Americans from lynching burning disfranchisement and segregation He called for justice impartial courts and equal rights tying wartime sacrifice to civil rights and urging anti colorphobia measures amid calls to end lynching.
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