Regular U S Troops to France under Pershing heads for war
The War Department announced twenty thousand regulars under General Pershing will sail for France as the first U S troops to take active part in the war with Germany. The force includes a division trained on the Mexican border with gas mask use and trench-making skills. Movements will be monitored with censorship. transports await, and navy ships may escort. Two thousand six hundred Marines will accompany the Pershing division from Santo Domingo and Cuba. Enlistments in the regular army will be optional for the war, with recruiting continuing for the war period.
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Atlantic
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Army and Navy Budget Final Passed by Senate
International News Service reports the army and navy budget of 3,342,000,000 was approved in the Senate with no dissent and no roll call. The measure adds 90 million for the sea service and 60 million for the navy, plus 700 million for shipbuilding, accelerating administration plans for rapid army and navy expansion.
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International News Service
Washington
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Flour Drops $1.50 Per Barrel in Seattle
Flour fell $1.50 a barrel in Seattle as government actions push wheat speculators to withdraw. Analysts foresee further price declines and caution against stockpiling until policy steps clarify the market. A May Day entertainment at Eagle Hall follows the note.
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Seattle
Pacific News Service
Wade
Bellicourt Falls as Haig Reports Big German Losses
Field Marshal Haig says Bellicourt was captured on May 17 with many guns, supplies and 800 prisoners. The seizure opens a breach in German lines and threatens St Quentin’s evacuation, while British artillery prepares to strike. Paris reports intense fighting near Craonne with French army counteractions and high casualties.
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Craenne
British Commission Tours Richmond Virginia
The British commission visited Richmond on its southern tour. The group viewed key historic sites with the governor and staff meeting them at the station. Richmond, the former capital of the Confederacy, was highlighted during the tour as they escorted to points of interest.
Woolen mill strike in Lawrence demands wage hike
Two thousand workers of the American Woolen Co. walked out in Lawrence Kansas, demanding a ten percent raise. The company planned to replace strikers immediately, and leaders warned no new hires would be accepted while negotiations continued.
French Shipping Little Affected by Submarine War
Paris reports only three French ships sunk by German submarines last week. Shipping to French ports has risen overall, with officials claiming the lull is a ruse and a larger campaign may follow. British airmen recently visited a German submarine base, blamed for many U boats.
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Paris
All Must Register on June 5 for World War I Draft
President Wilson signed the conscription act setting June registration day for the United States. Ten million men must register with the first army of five hundred thousand to be assembled for immediate training. All males 21 to 30 must report, with no exemptions, and those outside towns or ill must ensure registration arrives on time.
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Ealing
Wilson
Spe
Building Up The Army as Guard Units Are Recalled
Washington May 19 All national guard organizations in the United States are to be called by federal service between July 16 and August 5 and will then be formed into the main army. The War Department issued the announcement in line with President Wilson's desire to enroll all such bodies into the regular army for service in the war.
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United States
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Wilson
Governor Strong Sends Appointments for Road District Division
The wire reports Governor Strong announcing the appointment of A. D. Poteet and K. TH. Plat to join Council Member and Road Commissioner Wilson as the divisional road commission for the second Judicial division. The two year term is without pay, but official travel and living expenses are allowed. The text notes a $50,000 appropriation expected to be expended this year with Juneau advisories due on the first boats.
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Strong
Russia cabinet opposes separate peace in Petrograd
May 19 Petrograd reports the re organized Russian cabinet declares against a separate peace with Russia. The new cabinet led by Premier Lavoff includes Tereschtenko Skaboloff Shingaroff Kerensy Pereviesoff. The government expects the arrival of the American commission to address matters of vital importance.
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Tereschtenko
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Marine Kerensy
Pereviesoff
Roosevelt offers services in any capacity to aid country
May 19 reports from Oyster Bay and Washington reveal Colonel Roosevelt declined Wilson's volunteer army offer while stating he can serve in any capacity if needed. Authorities deem raising a volunteer corps premature though potential future acceptance is possible. Eggs priced at $1.00 a dozen at Prosser's Harness Shop.
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Washington
Presi- Vaent Wilken
Prosser’s
British steamer Highland Corrie sunk by submarine off Ireland
International News Service reports the British steamer Highland Corrie, five thousand five hundred eighty tons, sunk near the southwest coast of Ireland with five crew and three passengers lost. Remainder rescued as submarines prowl the Atlantic, while admiralty boosts patrols and naval reserves.
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Reformation Day Services at Federated Church
Congregational Church offers 11 a.m. Bible school and children’s service led by R. B. Julien, 7 p.m. Christian Endeavor, 8 p.m. a later service. Luther anniversary events feature Mayor Lomen and speakers R. B. Julian and Dr. John Parsons. Special music includes Luther’s battle hymn. public invited.
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