Wilson Rejects Roosevelt Army Plan in Draft Act
President Wilson signs the conscription bill and sets June 5 as the registration date for men 21 to 31. He rejects creating volunteer divisions, calls for a unified national effort, and announces an expeditionary force under Maj. Gen. Pershing to France.
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France
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Senate
American destroyers join British war effort in Europe
London reports American destroyers arrived in British waters to cooperate with the Royal Navy. Rear Admiral Sims coordinates with British staff as greetings pass between Beatty and Mayo. A naval incident with a German submarine is noted but details remain undisclosed. Crowds greet the flotilla at the dock.
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Grand Fleet
Admiral Mayo
Gompers Urges Labor and Capital to Unite in War Effort
Samuel Gompers, head of the American Federation of Labor, told a Washington gathering that labor and capital must cooperate and sacrifice for freedom democracy and humanity to prevail. President Wilson warned of heavy sacrifices needed to ensure victory and urged readiness to endure war’s pain.
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New American Hospital Opens in Paris
Paris May 18 The American Red Cross hospital established by Dr Joseph Blake of New York has opened with a number of wounded from the Aisne front. Elaborate dedication services were held with Cardinal Amnette archbishop of Paris officiating.
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Joseph Blake
New York
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Aisne ‘River
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National live stock exchange opens three day meeting in Louisville
Delegates from nearly every major live stock market in the country gather in Louisville for the three day national live stock exchange meeting that began Thursday with officials and industry leaders in attendance.
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Louisville
Chang
Crew Baved From Ship in San Francisco May Day Incident
In San Francisco on May 10 the crew of the steamer Onagere aboard the Standard were listed as all members having been saved from the ship. The brief report notes the incident with limited details.
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San Francisco
Kaiser Blocks Peace Terms In Reichstag Report
Dispatches from Berlin say Chancellor von Bethmann Hollweg drew up a peace offer acceptable to Germany and Austria Hungary but it was rejected by a military council led by the Kaiser and Hindenburg. Some believe discussions with Austria's Count Czernin may yield a peace proposal when the reichstag reconvenes in July.
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Austria-Hungary
Count Czernin
Austria
Reichstage
Retroactive Income Tax Confirmed by House Vote
Washington May 18 the house approved 125 to 54 the war revenue bill section for a retroactive 1916 income levy. Taxpayers must pay by September 16 an extra one third of amounts already paid in 1914. Gardner Assigned to Duty Col Augustua P Gardner adjutant general's reserve corps resigns to join colors and is assigned to active duty at Governor's Island NY
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Western Front
Washington
House
Troops Forcibly Drafted Amid Budget Row
In Amsterdam on May 21 Deputy Vogthers of the socialist faction told the assembly that soldiers in the field had been compelled to borrow from the German war loan last week.
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Bilde for Life Proves Fatal in Mysterious Event
A short paragraph from May reports a fatal incident involving a person aged unknown, with unclear location and names due to OCR errors. The fragment notes a death connected to a life related event and hints at an investigation or cause yet unresolved.
Iowa Prepares for Conscription June Registration
Governor Harding orders statewide conscription registration for 190 000 Iowa men under Wilson law. Nearly 3000 registrars needed with one per eighty registrants. June 3 general registration and June 4 state holiday to suspend business. Iowa’s eligible pool estimated at 130 000 to 185 000 men, depending on counts.
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Wilson
War Department
Des Moines Guard Recruits to Reach War Strength Soon
Adjutant General Logan orders Iowa National Guard expanded to full war strength within weeks. About 2 500 recruits to join existing 4 000 to 5 000 across services, aiming at 5 000 to 7 000 total. Cavalry to serve dismounted. artillery and infantry must reach specified strength. cavalry may stay at Camp Dodge ahead of select service mobilization.
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War Department
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Iowa
France
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Training Camp for Negro Officers at Fort Des Moines
Des Moines reports a training camp for Negro officers to form 1200 potential commiss ions for new army Negro regiments at Fort Des Moines. A 250 man draft from regular army Negro units and noncommissioned officers will begin training, with the rest drawn from Negro regiments of the National Guard and graduates from Negro colleges such as Howard, Tuskegee, and Wilberforce.
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Fort Des Moines
Rational Guard
Lke Howard
Tuckegee
Wilberforce
President Name Hoover for Food Administration Post
A statement from the administration outlines food control policy and says Herbert Hoover has been asked to become American food administrator and would likely accept. It emphasizes the need for unquestionable powers for the government to govern food distribution.
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Hoover
Washington
Canada Immigration Surge Links US War Effort and Farm Labor
Canadian immigration of farmers to homesteads and lands rises sharply as US enters the war, with over six thousand farm laborers secured before US entry. Ottawa reports a near 100 percent rise in US to Canada immigration in early 1917, led by settlers moving via Emerson, North Portal, Coutts, Kingsgate, and Vancouver, boosting western livestock and grain prospects.
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W. D. Scott
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Scott
Emerson
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Saskatchewan
Edmonton
Alberta
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Winnipeg
Be Adaptable in a Murky Exchange
A brief exchange mocks rigidity and pride in clever talk, urging flexibility. The dialogue hints at profit from varied talents and resourceful thinking amid a curious, half-completed aside.
Ruselt Enjoys Fish Reflections in Odd Phrase
A quirky fragment shows Ruselt fond of fish, with a playful boast about satisfaction. The mumbled line hints at a humorous, garbled sentiment about a kettle of it being pleasing. The context remains unclear but suggests comic or editorial wordplay.
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