Jail Sings and Fines for Suffragist Demonstration at Army Brans
In Washington DC June a group of women protesters were jailed for obstructing a public walkway by displaying banners before the White House. They received fines of 26 dollars, chose to go to jail rather than hunger strike, and were housed in individual cells with meals and towels. Mabel Vernon Katherine Morey Virginia Arnold Havin Deck Janiivon Kilian Arnulf and others joined in a hymn filled vigil as the jail matron allowed visible solidarity among inmates and visiting supporters.
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Men From Mexican Border Rally For France War
United States prepares an expeditionary force for France under General Pershing. Veterans from the Mexican border and Caribbean theaters are assembled quickly, with transport and supply arrangements set to move troops overseas. Plans, leadership, and timing are outlined as Wilson and Baker coordinate the rapid buildup.
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Draft exemptions with local boards
A 1930s report from Washington outlines how the national draft law will place exemption decisions in local boards. It notes general procedures, that individual fitness will be assessed, and that married status or dependents may influence exemptions.
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National Army
War Department
Enon Es
Appeal to Sunday Schools To Help the Red Cross
President Wilson urges Sunday schools nationwide to observe a patriot day and raise funds for the Red Cross to aid wartime relief. He calls on officers teachers and scholars to contribute according to their means to support the national cause and alleviate suffering from the war.
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Coal Price Cut Agreed By Operators In Major Market
Washington June 28 Immediate reduction of one dollar per ton in the price of coal at mines was agreed upon today by coal operators. Further decreases were expected as investigations continue, with the government likely to favor a lower price for the public. Corporal James Dail of Colfax, Washington, a member of the Lafayette Escadrille, is believed dead after engaging seven German aircraft. his unit’s ace status and his authorship of Kitchener Echo are noted as part of the report.
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Butte Mines Grind To Halt As Strikes Grow
June 28 Butte Montana unions threaten wider stoppage as mine operators report tool shortages and dwindling staff. Workers from machine shops and blacksmiths quit, engineers and riders continue briefly, while Metal Mine Workers Union pushes for higher wages. Anaconda Mining claims operations can run only three more weeks with current outages.
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Mulnen
Seventeen Killed In Mongolia Explosion On Ship
A report states seventeen people died when an explosion sank the Mongolia a passenger liner from London on June 28 among the dead are two Englishmen and one Parate with four British crew members also killed. Separate dispatch from Washington reports army recruiting continues toward wartime volunteer calls and labor unrest discussions involve union leaders and the Federal department.
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Mongolia
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Silver Shipment Price Surge in New York Trade
Early New York reports show 104000 guineas of silver sold at 2 cents per ounce, confirming San Francisco’s bid for a shipment at that price. The quote marks the highest silver level in 24 years, with 1892 and 1890 averages cited for context and relief over past years. Strong Tonopah stock and better sentiment noted. Year End bid rose to 72.5 cents over yesterday’s close as Belmont and Jim Butler posted gains.
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Canadian Troops Break German Front Line Near Lens
By Associated Canadian June 28 Headquarters Canadian troops advance at Lens. They capture Avion and cut the German front line a mile from Lens center, signaling a significant breakthrough in the area.
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Alfredo Cocchi Says He Is Guilty and Seeks Penalty
In Logna on June 28 Alfredo Cocchi told a friend he feels morally acquitted and is ready to face the legal penalty for his crime. He said he is guilty and does not want to spend money on a lawyer. Cocchi and his friends are believed to fear the electric chair and will likely resist extradition.
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Big Buying Sparks Tremendous Manhattan Market Move
The Manhattan market showed heavy buying with high grade stocks and Morning Glory rising amid brisk turnover. Morning session sales reached 60,500 shares, then 24,000 later. prices fluctuated from 32 to 40s and back, with traders noting strong interest and varied demand across issues.
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IWW Leaders Accused of Plotting With German Agents
Senate briefings allege Industrial Workers of the World leaders conspired with German agents to stir strikes among Germans and Austrians in mines and fields across the wast. Senator Thomas references Wastrade as key to the alleged plan.
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Plot to blow up Norwegian ships sparks police probe
Copenhagen dispatch reports a German plan to destroy Norwegian vessels using explosives carried by a courier for the German Foreign Office. Authorities will extradite Baron Rautenfels, arrested over the conspiracy, to German authorities.
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Copenhagen
Venseln
Foreign Office
Baron Rautenfels
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Senate Opposes Bone Day Law Amid Dry Provisions
Washington June 38 Consideration of the food control bill amended to include provisions prohibiting bone dry operations unless the new clause is revoked. Senate committee members redrafted key features of the House measure, citing broader government powers and a fresh dry provision to halt manufacturing.
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Chicago
Griffin
Board of Trade
Dam Break Triggers Floods Near Killimons Lake Oregon
Raging floods swept from a dam at Killimons Lake 16 miles west of Halos, Oregon, washing away barns and homes. Hock Creek was nearly wiped out with many structures destroyed. Communication cut, lives unknown. Farmland flooded, dam owned by Eastern Oregon Light & Power Co. Lake covers 40 acres atop Elk range.
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Flood of Protests Over Dry Issue Shapes Debate
A flood of telegrams and protests from Wisconsin farmers and agricultural groups rallies around prohibition efforts. Labor unions seek job preservation as breweries face closure while authorities cite revenue laws. the dry issue broadens into a national debate with plans for wheat control and a sweeping prohibition bill facing long Senate wrangles.
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Washington, D. C
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Wisconsin
AFL declines to attend Swiss labor meeting in September
The American Federation of Labor will not participate in the international trades unions conference planned for Switzerland in September. AFL president Gompers criticized the meeting as premature and unhelpful, signaling disapproval to President Lindquist of the Steel conference, who had issued the call.
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International Conference of Trades Unions
Switzerland
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Lindquist
Steel
American Federation
Ohio Socialist Secretary Sought for Disloyalty
Cleveland June 28 The Chicago police are asked to arrest B Ruthenburg secretary of the Cleveland Socialist party and candidate for mayor on federal indictment charging him with attempting to present draft registration.
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Cleveland Socialist Party
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