Draft Evaders Targeted as Registration Tests Proceed
Washington reports the War Department expects 0.9 to 1.5 million of the 10 million registrants to be drafted, with exemptions likely trimming immediate service to about 625,000. Crowder aims rapid selection after two weeks, training camps by September 1, and individual exemptions. Attorney General Gregory warns of enforcement and bail hikes for evaders and those aiding evasion.
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Washington
War Department
General Crowder
Senate Military Affairs Committee
Crowder
Gregory
Department of Justice
Germans Gain On French Line On Western Front
German forces press the western front with ceaseless counterattacks in Aisne and Champagne. Crown Prince troops probe French positions near Froidmont and along Chemin des Dames while British efforts meet strong German opposition northwest of Froidmont farm. An evening assault gains a footing in our advanced positions.
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Aisne
Champagne
Vallelere
California
Froidmont Farm
Chemin Des Dames
Paris
Woman offers entire fortune to grow war crops
El Paso June 4 A local woman Mrs Samuel Allpin offers her entire fortune and three large farms in the Rio Grande valley Pecos Texas and Oklahoma to anyone who will cultivate war crops. She says there are no strings attached and will pay the taxes on the properties.
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el Paso
Tex
Samuel Allpin
Rio Grande Valley
Pecos
Oklahoma
Commission to Russia Reaches Petrograd June 11
The American commission to Russia led by Elihu Root arrived safely at the Russian port and departed by train for Petrograd today to reach the capital on June 11.
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Russia
Elihu Root
Petrograd
Parade lineup for Liberty Loan show in city streets
Liberty Loan Committees finalize plans for tomorrow's parade and demonstration. The event will run during a holiday when stores are closed from 2 to 5, drawing a large crowd. Participants will include all nationalities honoring the men who register.
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Liberty Loan
Germans Gain Footing Near Froidmont
Paris dispatch reports German forces gaining footing in French advanced positions near Froidmont as fighting intensified late yesterday. The war office stated the actions were violent and continued into the night.
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Paris
Froidmont
War Office
Kronstadt Sailors Threaten Demonstrations in Petrograd
Kronstadt garrison sailors who declared independence arrive in Petrograd with word warships would come and land men for demonstrations. Reports later say the island attack claim was false, while excitement grows over potential elections of council delegates once denounced as bourgeois.
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Petrograd
Kronstadt
Krontadt
Gutuyeff
Council of Workmen’s
Soldiers
Ten Million Patriots Called to Register Young Men
Registration of young men will begin tomorrow morning as the nation mobilizes. A vast machinery will move, and the day will be a holiday. Registration places and registrar names are listed for guidance.
Theatres Rally for Liberty Bonds With Special Program
Receipts from Orpheum Princess and Olympic theaters will be dedicated to Liberty bonds. The mayor orders business closures from 2 to 6 PM for a patriotic parade while theaters stay open 5 to 11 with fine Orpheum Olympic pictures and Princess vaudeville.
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C. & A. Amusement Company
Orpheum
Princess
Olympic
Street Laborers Walkout and City Scale Debate
Street laborers linked to the local union resumed work after a walkout affecting several contractors. About 300 men reportedly earned 3.00 per day, with a city rate hike to 3.50 triggering the dispute. Chief Sutherland helped prevent trouble as contractors refused higher pay while some workers on the Mink Creek pipeline stayed out. Officials expect no further scale increase beyond contractor rates.
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Tog
Mer
East Center Satlay
Sutherland
R. M. Bardsen
Mink Creek
Supreme Court Upholds Parrot Silver Sale Legality
Washington June 4. The Montana decree upholding the legality of the sale of the Parrot Silver and Copper Company to the Anaconda Company by Henry H. Rogers and associates was sustained by the supreme court.
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Washington
Montana
Parrot Silver & Copper Company
Anaconda Company
Henry H. Rogers
Dumont Invents Sub Fighter Invention
Paris reports Brazilian aviator Santos Dumont has invented a powerful seaplane designed to combat submarines. The dispatch says the new craft will be manufactured in the United States.
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Paris
Santos Dumont
Turin
United States
Elks baseball team opens season with win over Motive Power
Jupiter Pluvious leads the Elks to a 5 4 victory as Bresee, Adolph, Bistline and McCurdy shine in a near intact lineup from last year. Fox, Harlowell and Nash provide solid defense and hitting before the squad heads to Salt Lake City to face the Salt Lake Elks with Prez Wilson pitching.
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Jupiter
Elks
Bresee
Adolph
Bistline
McCurdy
Fox
Jack Harlowell
Phil Nash
Salt Lake
Wilson sends war aims to Petrograd for publication
President Wilson's message outlining the United States war aims has reached Petrograd and will be published in the United States in a day or two. The dispatch confirms the administration’s intent to coordinate with the new Russian government on war policy.
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Washington
Wilson
United States
Petrograd
City of Pocatello Officials Explain June 5 Proclamation
A. B. Bean, mayor, clarifies that June 5 is a legal holiday per the governor's proclamation. Stores that normally close on holidays should close, while other businesses including drug and candy shops and picture shows close 2 to 5 p.m. Banks stay open to receive Liberty Bond subscriptions.
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Liberty Bond Loan
A. B. Bean
Nation prepares for registration day holiday
Ten million expected to register as part of a nationwide enlistment campaign. Officials estimate 110 million residents, with 10.2 million men aged 21 to 30 to register. About 1 million may be selected for service, while avoiding draft requires timely registration. Those who fail face a year in jail.
Alien Enemies Arrests Reach 141 In NY District
In New York City on June 4 the government acted against alien enemies resulting in the arrest of 141 persons in the district that includes parts of northern New Jersey and western Connecticut.
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New York City
New Jersey
Connecticut
Resolution to close business on June 5 1917 holiday
The Committee of Public Safety in Pocatello Idaho resolves all places of business close on June 5 1917 in observance of a presidential registration day with drug stores eating houses and hotels exempted except they close 2 to 5 p m and a copy published in the Pocatello Tribune.
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United States
Pocatello
Committee OF Public Safety
Idaho
Canning clubs organized by Las Cruces women for war rations
In Las Cruces New Mexico on June 4 women led by the state war board auxiliary plan to organize canning clubs across the valley. They aim to conserve fruit asparagus vegetables and other products to prevent waste and will use college facilities to teach fruit canning and handle surplus fruit for war needs.
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Las Cruces
N. M
New Mexico
State War Board
Italian Mission Trip Postponed Due to Illness
Washington reports the Italian mission’s tour through the south middle and west is delayed because Udine and Marconi are ill.
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Washington
South
Middle
West
Udine
Marconi
Tribune Backs Liberty Bond Drive With Personal Investments
Tribune staff across business, editorial and mechanical departments commit to purchasing Liberty bonds as part of a national effort to make bond ownership affordable for nearly every individual. The paper aims to symbolize strong support and urges other institutions to participate, ensuring bonds are well represented.
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Tribune
Copper Market Holds Firm In New York Trading
Copper futures in New York closed steady with the third quarter and later contracts at 32 to 34 cents and 29 to 32 cents respectively as market activity remained firm for the session.
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New York
Wheat Market Summary From Chicago Trade
Wheat quoted at 2.15, corn at 1.45, oats at 0.50 in Chicago market today, June 4. Prices reflect light trading and steady demand across grain futures.
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Chicago
Conspirators Arrested in Deep Plot Against Mail System
New York reports the arrest of Harry Perissi a steamship company superintendent George Melcher a saloon keeper Irving Bonsparth and a fourth man named as the son of a German army captain on charges of conspiracy to transmit military value information through the mails to Germany authorities believe the plot may be nationwide.
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New York
Harry Perissi
George Melcher
Irving Bonsparth
Germany
Supreme Court finds railroad must secure permits in forest reserve
Washington June 4 The Supreme Court affirmed a $68 000 judgment against the St Paul road for damages to the Coeur d Alene Idaho forest reservation during the Puget Sound extension construction. Federal permits and compliance with regulations are required in building across federal forest lands.
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Washington
Supreme Court
St. Paul
Coeur d‘Alene
Idaho
Puget Sound
Senate Panel Backs Two Percent Advertising Tax
Washington reports the senate finance committee favors a direct two per cent levy on advertising receipts for war purposes after hours of debate. They oppose increases in second class postage rates, with final decision anticipated.
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Washington
Senate Finance Committee
British Recapture Advanced Post Near Cherisy
London dispatch reports British forces recaptured an advanced post near Cherisy, previously lost to German attack on Saturday night. The move restores a critical position after heavy fighting in the Cherisy area.
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London
Cherisy
Norwegian Loss Sinks 49 Steamers in May
London reports 49 Norwegian steamers sunk in May with a gross tonnage of 75 000 and a loss of 25 lives. The figures highlight wartime maritime dangers and Norwegian shipping disruption.
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London
Great Chautauqua Week Is Planned
A Chautauqua association meeting drew larger attendance than any prior gathering. H R Freeland named committees for tickets grounds publicity reception and parade with multiple local officers and vice presidents appointed. An auto parade is set for June 7 with ticket sales in the afternoon and the Chautauqua runs June 15 to 21 in Pocatello.
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Chautauqua Association
H. R. Freeland
A. C. Hinckley
Minnie Howard
Fred Barnes
T. Platt Willias
C. C. Bowerman
W. H. Bohlscheid
Chas. G. Sumner
N. S. Hamilton
W. R. Siders
Joe Young
A. B. Bean
Miles F. Reed
C. W. Gray
Harry Kurtz
Warren Paul
Jas Savage
Lorenzen
P. C. O’malley
W. A. Hyde
C. 8. Tunnell
D. W. Standrod
D. W Church
Annie Bird
J. A. Dawson
W. H. Cleare
Howard Stoy
C. B. Steely
A. J. Merrill
FE. C. Stratford
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