Epochal Landing of American Troops in France
United States troops arrive in France amid cheers at a French seaport on June 28. The second contingent disembarks, transfers to a nearby camp under Maj. Gen. Sibert, with Major General Pershing expected to arrive. Troops, all Regulars, move toward the front as censorship limits further details. Convoys dot the harbor and readiness surges. the force will operate independently under Pershing with British and French coordination.
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William L. Sibert
Pershing
United States
Washington
France
Belgium
U S Busy in Roberts Case in Wisconsin Inquest Near
Federal agents probing the Roberts Mrs Roberts case have located a witness who says she rode a parlor car with Dr. Roberts and Miss Grace Lusk. Miss Lusk reportedly confessed to relations with Roberts. Authorities also hold a hotel register leaf bearing Robert Davis and wife from Milwaukee. Miss Margaret Frye of Santa Barbara may testify for the government.
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Waukesha
Wis
Mann
American Minister Ira Morris Dines with King Gustaf
United States Minister Ira Nelson Morris and Mrs Morris were dinner guests of King Gustaf at the Stockholm palace on June 28. The visit highlights ongoing diplomatic ties between the U S and Sweden as Morris engages in formal royal entertainment.
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U. S
Stockholm
Sweden
Ira Nelson Morris
Spy in Bernstorff's Home Secrets Revealed
New York dispatch recounts Providence Journal's three year covert reporting on German plots. Two wireless stations at Sayville and Nantucket fed coded messages to Berlin while staff shadowed Dumba Bernstorff Boy-Ed and others. Codes mimicked stock quotes and funeral notices to obscure espionage.
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New York
Providence Journal
Guile
Bernstorff
Berlin
New England
United States
America
John RK. Rathom
Toronto
Toronto Star
Point Judith
Block Island
Boy-Ed
von Papen
Dumba
Ratham
Wilson
Emily
Indictment Of 134 Anti-Drafters In Rockford Case
Indictments returned against 134 alleged participants in the anti draft demonstration at Rockford on June 5. The three alleged ring leaders Clyde Howe Emil Schrom and Earl Cally face conspiracy to thwart the registration law charges. Bonds set at 25000 for leaders and 1000 for others. Bench warrants issued for 81 defendants in jail. remaining defendants held in Rockford and Belvidere.
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Freeport
Rockford
Landis
Federal Court
Clyde Howe
Emil Schrom
Earl Cally
Belvidere
NAME DRAFT BOARDS Report From the White House Says That Men Will Be Selected Not Only for the Army but for All Other War Work
President Wilson to appoint local draft boards named by governors to hear exemption claims for the first draft. Exemption rules align with Crowder plan, aiming to draft men into army or other war work. Boards to begin work soon. Washington centralizes control and quotas outlined for states.
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White House
Washington
Wilson
Army
New York City
Philadelphina
West Virginia
Utah
Georgia
Kentucky
Mississippi
Minnesota
Nevada
Montana
Nebraska
New Jersey
New Mexico
North Carolina
North Dakota
Oklahoma
Colorado
South Carolina
South Dakota
Pexas
Tennessee
Connecticut
Miinois
New York
Pennsylvania
Crowder
National Army
National Guard
Regular Army
Illinois
Indiana
Michigan
Prohibition Expansion Powers In Food Control Bill
Washington June 25 The administration's food control bill passed the house granting the president authority to regulate distribution of food feed and fuel for war and to confiscate alcoholic beverages. It authorizes licensing and commandeering storage plants and fuel mines, sets penalties for food material usage in alcohol, and aims to curb hoarding and speculation while preparing for July 1 operative date. The measure passed 865 to 5 with only five opponents.
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Washington
McLemore, Slayden and Young
Texas
Meeker
Missouri
Ward
New York
Hulbert
Sabath
Illinois
Kitenan
North Carolina
Gallagher
Ilinois
Esch
Wisconsin
Senate
Lenroot
Europe
U S Cruiser Olympia Runs Aground Off Block Island
The United States cruiser Olympia ran aground in fog off Block Island with water in her hold. Chief Machinists' Mate William M. Babb was killed by a falling hatch as the crew abandoned ship. The Olympia, flagship of the coast patrol fleet, sustained heavy damage. Babb’s next of kin is Mrs. Sarah Babb of Reading, Pennsylvania.
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Block Island
R. L
Olympia
Dewey
Manila
William M. Babb
Second Naval District
Rabb
Sarah Babb
Reading
Russ Renew Fight in East Berlin on June 26
The German war department reports renewed clashes between German and Russian forces in Southeastern Gatteli and the Carpathian mains as of June 26, detailing sharp fighting on the fronts.
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Russ
Berlin
War Camp Ready for Army Says Pershing
Washington June 26 The War Department has received Pershing reports detailing American regulars preparation for service in France A vast base camp south of St Quentin is ready and ready for transport The Navy and Shipping Board plan a fleet transfer of seized German vessels to support the effort A complete transport system is to be operational by September 1 with about 875000 trained troops and recruits poised for overseas deployment in spring and summer
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Washington
War Department
John J. Pershing
Praire
General Pershing
Marshal Joffre
St. Quentin
Pershing
Navy Department and Shipping Board
Red Cross Reaches Goal On Pershing Day Campaign
Washington reports the Red Cross has reached its 100 million humanity dollar goal with Pershing Day ending strong. Subscriptions in nearly 1,000 cities topped 18 million in 24 hours as New York affiliates push toward 45 million total, with regional totals: New England 8 million Atlantic 16 million Southern 4 million Central 22 million Western 10 million.
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Washington
Red Cross
New York
New York City
New England
Atlantic States
Southern States
Central States
Wester States
U-Boat Is Cut In Two Off Atlantic Port
A British steamer arriving at an Atlantic port reported sinking an attacking German submarine. Shell fire hit the U-boat's magazine causing a large explosion that tore the submarine in half amidships. both ends sank while the British vessel remained unharmed.
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Atlantic
Wilson Creates New Export Embargo Board in 1917
President Wilson issued an executive order forming the export embargo board to regulate and license U S exports to curb neutral nations aiding Germany. The council, staffed by about 200, includes representatives from commerce, agriculture, state, and the food administration, with power to block shipments and trace exports to end users.
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Washington
Wilson
New
Export Council
Embargo Board
Germany
Commerce, Agricultural and State Departments
Food Administration
United States
British Close In On Lens Near La Coulotte Advance
Canadian troops entered La Coulotte one mile south of Lens as Germans withdrew along a short line. British and French forces reported progress around Lens and on the Aisne front with counterattacks restoring positions after French gains northwest of Hurtebise. Prisoners were taken as fighting continued across the region.
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France
la Coulotte
Lens
Lena
Soncheg
Fosse 8
Souchez
Paris
Hurtebise
the Annes
Berlin
Hurtehise
Aisne
Slacker draft cases plea in Freeport and Detroit indictments
One hundred three slackers pleaded guilty before Judge Landis in Freeport to violating the selective draft law by failing to register on June 5. Two others pled not guilty. Twenty-nine jailed defendants will be arraigned later. In Detroit an indictment of sixteen people by a federal grand jury alleges conspiracy against the government, failure to register and distribution of anti draft literature. The defendants are from Detroit, Lansing, Jackson and Port Huron.
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Freeport
Timeis
Landis
Belvidere
Detroit
Mich
Lansing
Jackson
Port Huron
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Mann Act
Charles L. M’nary
Charles L. McNary
Salem
Ore
Withycombe
Harry Lane
McNary
Oregon Supreme Court
Professor Lomonosoff
Lomonosoff
Council of Engineers
Joffre
Thr BK
EB. Pratt
Bureau of Foreign and Domestic Commerce
Department of Commercce
Pratt
Secretary of Commerce
Redfield
Belvidere, Ill
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