Enrollment surge in war draft across states June 6
Reports from polling places show ten million men of military age registered for the war against Germany. About a million will be called to colors this fall, with earlier plans calling for 500,000. Wisconsin and New Jersey posted figures near census estimates while cities like Chicago and Philadelphia reported higher enrollments than projections. Some arrests for failure to register were reported, and authorities promised a liberal interpretation to complete the registry.
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Department of Justice
National Guard
War Department
Wien
Hacia
Washington
Wisconsin
Philipp
Edge
New Jersey
San Francisco
Oakland
Cal
California
Arizona
Calgrado
Waeas
Crowder
Arcent
Department of Justice Cane
Deadwood
Anton Matera
Williamstown
L . Ky
Kansas City
Philadelphia
Oregon
Portland
Ore
G. A. White
Armed steamer sinks U boat in hour long duel
The armed American steamer and German submarine battled for an hour and a half. Thirty five shots by the submarine and twenty five by the steamer were fired. The steamer's final shot apparently struck the submarine, which sank after briefly rearing out of the water. Authorities report no damage to the steamer.
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Wasitington
State Department
Department of Store
Fred
Saubmarine
Eleay
Crews Killed by Shell Fire in North Sea
London reports anger at a Bramen's and Fire men's union conference over two German actions in the North Sea. A British ship was sunk with eleven crew members killed by shell fire. In a second incident a torpedo struck a rescue boat, killing all aboard.
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London
Jones
Bramen's and
Firemen's Union
North Sea
Recond
Berlin
Dattroyer
War Office
Ostend
Op wKoard
Alter Sorce
Srunk
Errex
Kent
Ground Gained West of Lens and Rover Rail Station
London reports German lines north of the River Bearpa and near the Scarpa suffered limited gains for Allied forces. Raids north of Armeniieros broke trenches with several enemy casualties. Artillery battles near Wytechs continued with brief interruptions as fighting persists.
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London
Armah
Armas
Bearpa
Greenland Hill
Lena
Armeniieros
Wytechsete Nalleat
Rovex
Berlin
American Women Adaptable In War Effort Says Pankhurst
London reports quote Miss Christabel Pankhurst saying American women will fill roles left by men as World War I expands. She praises American quick wit and adaptability, predicting broader work and eventual suffrage gains, with France similarly resilient and stoic under pressure.
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Bay
Associated Press
United States
Europe
Christabel Pankhurst
Emmeline Pankhurst
Dritieh Mollitant
Miss Pankhurst
England
France
pHrou
America
Atlantic
Weasen
United Blatea
Aliss Pankhurst
Abraham Lincoln
Misa Pankhurrt
Nothier
Conspiracy 10 Blog Shipments In Missouri Kidnapping Case
Springfield Mo June 6 authorities disclose a German led plan to abduct a St Louis munitions maker as part of a wider kidnap plot tied to the Lloyd Reet case. Six suspects are held with prosecutors saying one confessed to abducting Reet and other wealthy children. Police pursue remaining suspects as custody expands.
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Springfield
St. Louis
Paul O'Day
C. J. Piersol
Lloyd Reet
Ran
J. Holland Reet
Sanker
Plerao
Gare
C. A. Clement
O'Day
Loyd
J. Holland Keet
Springfeld
Rams
Paul M. O'Day
Kert
Springield
Prosecutor O'Day
Indians Refuse 10 Sign Rolls Near Flagstaff
June 6 report from Flagstaff states Navajo Indians refused to register, forcing registration officers to leave a reservation about 100 miles north. Indian agent Walter Tunke at Tub City says no disorder occurred and instructions from Washington are awaited. The group reportedly bought ammunition and vowed to fight rather than comply.
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Flagstaff
Aziz
Hari
Here
Waablogton
Walter Tunke
Tubs City
German Navy Seeks Battle If British Reveal Themselves
Amsterdam dispatch reports a London Londoner letter noting the German navy desires a fresh clash with Britain. It claims Admiral Sims hopes Americans may join a new Jutland like encounter if the British show themselves, and suggests the Germans will "take care of the rest."
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Amsterdam
Vis
London
Jane
Lerlin Tokal Ansher
Sims
Jutland
Wilson Upholds The Labor Laws
President Wilson in a letter to Governor Nrambaugh of Pennsylvania opposes relaxing labor and war measures. He argues such action would dampen national energy and be harmful to working people. He notes a movement in some states to lengthen labor bouts.
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Howe
Warrington
Wilson
Nrambaugh
Pennsylvania
Rasens
Tornadoes Sweep East Leave Missouri Kansas Dead and Damaged
Kansas City June 6 widespread tornadoes across Missouri and Kansas left at least 12 dead and many injured. Villages near Topeka and Lawrence reported fatalities while Centralia Missouri saw five killed and thirty injured. Omaha area suffered a cloudburst and track damage disrupting rail service. A Lincoln Nebraska baseball league president announced resignation citing nerves from the season.
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Kansas City
Missouri
Kansas
Elmont
Topeka
Kan
Lawrence
Clinton
Turbmond
Centralia
Guards Called Out In Butte Over Antidiet Demonstration
National Guard troops were deployed in Butte to quell a planned antidiet protest and withdrew from city streets by daybreak. After order was restored, five protesters were arrested and minor injuries reported among those who did not retreat. Major Bargent said troops would stay until disorder was impossible. An officer from Pearce Connollyalah faces arrest for alleged conspiracy to distribute pamphlets.
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Mont
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National Guard
Toca
Mall
Butta Hill
Hore
North Maintreat
Uma
Bargent
Brotckt
Helena
Pearce Connollyalah
Planet
Bundey
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Germoan Army
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Belgien Front
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