Draft Age 21 1080 Border Patrol Amendment Bans Prohibition Clause
Washington May 12 The administration's selective draft bill neared final passage after conference negotiators resolved key issues. The plan retains conscription ages 21 to 30, prohibits volunteer army appointments, and raises pay for enlisted men. It strikes four volunteer divisions and limits liquor sales to soldiers in uniform. Recruits must register, and the new army could reach 500000 with a general mobilization.
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Congress
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Senate
Wilson
Aea
Troosevelt
Senae
le House
Anthang
War Department
Draft registration rules warn against favoritism
Washington May 12 Provost Marshal General Crowder issued a statement condemning favoritism by registration boards in the Selective Service Act registration. He said evasion would be punished and that penalties include imprisonment or fines for any false returns or collusion between boards and registrants.
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Washington
Spas
Crowder
Hiw
General Diaz Reported Slain in Paso Tex
Fragmentary dispatches claim General Diaz, relative of Mexican leader Porfirio Diaz, was shot and killed by General Gulimayer after a military action at Paso. The report mentions broader US interests and hints at shifts in supply independence.
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Diaz
Paso
Tex
Felix Diez
Porfirio
Dinas
Gulimayer
Foymor Zillitt
U Boat Losses Reported by Secretary of Navy
The Reichstag heard that a significant number of German U boats have been destroyed and that Allied convoy protection improved. British and Allied reports detail submarine losses, while Italian destroyers penetrated Adriatic ports sinking transports and proof of naval strength. Austrian submarines also reported sunk by Italian patrols.
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Reichstag
France
Aléo
Washington
Mviwes
Ales
Geran
Oiletal
Tine
Marie Wurthe
Han
Ferhain
Mhursday
Wagener
Buss
HerryPieger
Center Party
Haltin
Adriatic
Duraz- 20
Paganelli
Berardinelli
Ttalian
Pola
Plorano
Parenzo
Marcel Attin
Paris
Prohibits May Wheat Deals at Chicago Board of Trade
Drastic action by Chicago Board of Trade directors in a Friday meeting halted further May wheat trading after prices jumped to 3.25 and 3.40 in cash wheat. The board adopted resolutions to curb futures activity amid reports that May wheat had surged beyond control. The Justice Department said steps would be taken to address the sharp rise but concrete action was not announced.
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Inteaga
Chicago Board of Trade
Man
Washington
Department of Justice
Chiengd Board of Trade
Envo ys to Russia Named by American Commission
Washington May 14 The American recommission to Russia named Blu Root as chairman with rank of special ambassador. The body includes Maj. Gen. Hugh L. Scott Rear Admiral James H. Glennon Charles R. Crane John D. Mott Cyrus H. McCormick Samuel Mott James Duneman Charles H. Ward Russell.
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Washington
Russia
Blu Root
Hugh L. Scott
Army
James H. Glennon
Charles IR
Crane
Stmoles
John BR. Mott
New York
Cyrus H. McCormick
Tillots
Samuel KR
Bertran
James Dunenan
Massachusetts
Charles Hdward Russell
Italy Shows Major Push With Trieste Surrounding Signals
Dispatches indicate Italy may have launched a large offensive in May 1914 with Trieste as a focal point. Reports mention renewed defensive fighting and possible resumption of hostilities as forces maneuver.
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Italy
Rome
Trieste
Plan to Use Prisoners and Lands to Solve Food Shortage
Washington reports a joint war conference favors moving 500000 German and allied prisoners from France and Britain to work as labor to boost food production in America. It also contemplates opening 1000000 acres of Northwest government lands and using foreign ships crewed partly by freed crews to transport prisoners and supplies. The plan aims to ship prisoners within 20 days and seeks a 1 billion dollar shipbuilding program with authority to seize shipyards steel and distribution.
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Washington
Germany
United States
France
Britain
Ameren
Europe
America
Hias
Selatd
Fleer
Tax on Coffee and Tea Added to War Revenue Bill
House amendments introduce a consumption tax on coffee and tea as part of the war revenue bill. A 1 cent per pound rate applies to coffee and a 2 cents per pound rate to tea for imports held on May 10 and thereafter intended for sale, with wholesalers and retailers affected by the levy.
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Washington
Mey
United States
Jdartnership
Wehde Confesses to Large Shipping Destruction Plot
Albert Wehde, a confessed German spy, arrived in Chicago in custody and reposted his confession at the District Attorney's office. He was arrested in Honolulu over a plot to destroy shipping in the Orient, revealing a broad conspiracy on the way from San Francisco.
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Chicago
Albert Wehde
United States
Wehde
Clyne
Honolulu
Germany
Orient
San Francisco
Accident on U S Vessel Guthrie Kills Seaman at League Island
The Navy Department ordered no strict investigation of the May 12 accident aboard the tender Guthrie at League Island Navy Yard Philadelphia where one sailor died and seven were injured.
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U. S
Washington
Navy Department
Guthrie
Navy Yard
League Island
Philadelphia
Foraker Is Dead Former US Senator Poraker Dies
Cincinnati August 12 Joseph Benson Foraker former United States senator died at age unclear. The death obituary notes his long public service and role in Ohio politics. Further details not specified in the text.
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Dossph
Foraker
Cincinnati
Joseph Benson Poraker
United States
Peace conference call urged by Petrograd socialists
The council of soldiers and workers delegates adopts a plan to publish an appeal to world peoples for a neutral country peace conference. Delegations will seek relations with socialist delegates in Stockholm and other nations to advance the peace movement, and to convene a conference open to all parties agreeing with the appeal.
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Petrograd
Enuess
Worlanen
Estabis
Stockholm
Wheat Tops Records As Government Forecast Shrinks Supply
Washington May 10 Wheat sold at 49 bushels on the Chicago board of trade the highest price on record driven by government wheat crop estimates. The Agriculture Department forecast May 1 puts winter wheat yield at 66 million bushels, the largest in 13 years, with overall crop conditions favorable despite the weak winter crop.
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Washington
Amy
Chicago Board of Trade
Department of Agriculture
Agricultural Department
War minister resigns. Hague reports on Netherlands
The Hague confirms that Minister of War Bosboom has tendered his resignation to Queen Wilhelmina. It is understood the war ministry duties will be temporarily carried by another official while a replacement is found.
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The
Hague
Holland
Boshoom
Wilhelmina
Maring
Athbaipen
London News Briefs on War News and Shipping Losses
A terse London item notes German submarines and shipping threats near Spain and the Atlantic routes. The fragment references steamers named Tiger and possibly Beer ships and a convoy or raider activity affecting Allied supply lines.
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London
Tiger
Spain
Des Moines Treasurer W. C. Brown Dies at 57
W C Brown Iowa state treasurer died at home of pneumonia complications. He served Wright county sheriff for five years and was a 15 year figure in the State Fair association. He was elected to the house in 1910 and was four months into a second term when death occurred. He is survived by wife, son Dr G B Brown, daughter Mrs Fred Austin, and four grandchildren. Governor to appoint successor to fill unexpired term.
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Des Moines
W. C. Brown
Thomas F. Duhigg
G. B. Brown
Clarion
Brown
Fred Austin
Bruce, Wis
Bertha Brown
Robert
Lillian
Freddie Austin
Bruce
Wis
Iowa
Iowa Delegation Split on Tax Bill Across Washington
Washington reports reveal a split Iowa delegation on a taxation bill. Representative Green defends the measure as sound economy while Representative Dowell denounces it as heavy on business, urging more bond funding and reform. Delegation members face protests from business interests amid Roosevelt amendment support.
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Washington, D. C
Iowa
Green
Ways and Means
House
Representative Dowell
Dowell
Tobi
Iowa House
Raise Flag at Fontanelle Honors Local National Guard Members
More than a thousand residents watched as Old Glory was raised atop a flagpole by Fontanelle National Guard members, with twenty five others at attention. The steel pole and flag were formally presented to the town by the Ladies Club in honor of twenty four young men who have enlisted in the National Guard.
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Fontanelle
Ladies’ Club Club
Tama Raises Squadron in Tama County Cavalry
Over 160 men have signed for enlistment in Tama county cavalry under Colonel Howell's regiment with representation from every town. General Logan sent an officer to review the squadron, and the list was completed in three days after permission to organize.
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Tama
Tama County
Howell
Logan
To Raise Hospital Unit for France Dispatch
Theodora Vanerus, ad jutant of the intercollegiate intelligence bureau for the University of Town, received instructions to raise a hospital unit for medical corps work in France. The unit will be dispatched by the government at once.
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Towa City
Theodora Vanerus
Intercollegiate Intelligence
Wun!varalty
Raiga & Hospital
France
Thauptt
Enforced Sunday Closing Laws Sweep Iowa Counties
The Attorney General Haw Bertha announced enforcement of Sunday closing laws in Polk and Tama counties under the Bip Law. Officials reported no further actions planned regarding future activities and warned against favoritism in enforcement.
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Havner
Des Moines
Towa
Haw- Bertha
Polke
Davertment
Wales
Grow More Food in War Time Across Borders
A patriotic appeal urges citizens to enlist in agriculture to feed soldiers and allies. It highlights the need for more land in the United States and Western Canada, urging farmers to grow grains and raise cattle to sustain war efforts and maintain national unity. The piece stresses cooperation with Canada and the Allied cause, calling for immediate action and patriotic duty.
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United States
Batlefelds
Flanders
East
Eld
Canada
Frequent offender seeks new trial in stubborn plea
A relieved defendant pleads, Judge, you know I ain't guiltys, asking for another trial. The court replies, If you appear again, you will face ten dollars and costs. The exchange reflects a wary stance toward repeated court appearances by the offender.
Warner's Safe Nervine Ad Highlights Nervous Ailments
An advert promotes Warner's Safe Nervine as a remedy for nerves and nervous disorders. It claims it improves sleep, reduces irritability, and relieves neuralgia and nervous exhaustion. The text notes it contains 20 narcotics and is safe with directions, offered by Warner Safe Remedies Co. Rochester New York.
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Werner
Warner
Warner Safe Remedies Co
Rochester
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