Second World War Draft Lottery Draw Finished Fast
Washington reports the second US draft lottery for men aged 21 since June 5 1917 completed in 2 hours 4 minutes in the Senate office building. Secretary Baker drew 246 and Major Wellborn oversaw the process with several officials and photographers present.
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Billy” Wellborn
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Warren
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Senate Sets Vote on Susan B. Anthony Suffrage Resolution
In Washington on June 27 the Senate, with a crowded gallery of women, moved to take up a constitutional amendment for nationwide women’s suffrage. The vote to proceed was nearly unanimous, signaling a swift final decision. Senators Feindexter and Thompson spoke for suffrage, noting western progress and broad bipartisan support amid lively debate.
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Susan B. Anthony
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Kansas
Mysterious Ship Sighted Off Virginia Capes
An unknown armed steamer with five inch guns was sighted 150 to 200 miles off the Virginia capes by a inbound vessel master last Saturday. Officials say no definite report confirms the craft and it may be an enemy raider or submarine mother ship. Navy says no public details and investigators doubt many German subs are off this coast.
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Virginia Capes
Washington
Paris Raid Hits City Again in Night Bombing
German planes raided Paris last night despite bad weather. Bombs were dropped causing damage. The warning sounded at 1120 PM and the all clear came at 12 25 AM.
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New York Democrats Set July Convention at Saratoga
The unofficial state convention of the Democrats will be held at Saratoga July 28 3 it was determined by the State Committee at the Knickerbocker Hotel today.
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New York
Saratoga
Knickerbocker Hotel
Rumor Heir to Russian Throne Said Dead
London dispatch from Copenhagen reports rumors the Czarovitch, heir to the Russian throne, is dead. Amid this, Gen. Crowder cautioned, delaying the lottery drawing as 930 was the scheduled first number but guests were late. last number 225 completed the draw at 11 40.
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Copenhagen
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Numbers of Local Draftees in Warren District
Unofficial draft numbers list for Warren County area following nationwide selective service draw. The article explains how districts assign standing by drawn numbers and advises registrants to check master lists once Washington releases them. Names include Hollabaugh, Burlingame, Kline stiver, Olson, Philips, Johnson, Damon, English, Anderson, Limberg, Sweetland, Townley, Brant, Crane, Hamm, Wilkins, and Peterson with Warren connections.
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Warren
Washington
John Henry Hollabaugh
Tidioute
Beryle E. Burlingame
Sheffield
Lawrence Iman Klinestiver
Wilbur Olson
Ruswell
Ernest Kelly
Chandlers Valey
Donald Philips
North Warren
Nathanel Johnson
John aMhaffey
William Damon
Spring Creek
Willis English
Russell
Edward Anderson
Arthur Limberg
R. R. Warren
John Sweetland
Youngsville
Marvin Brown
Grand Valley
Robert Townley
Harry Walker
James Brant
Sugar Grove
Earl Crane
John Hamm
Marvin Wilkins
Glen Peterson
Kaiser Furious Over Foreign Secretary Resignation
Amsterdam correspondent reports Emperor Wilhelm reacts with fury as Dr. Von Kuhlmann resigns after breaking with Ludendorff.
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German Foreign Secretary Von Kuehlmann Pressed to Resign
Berlin reports say Dr. Von Kuehlmann faces resignation demands after his aggressive Reichstag speeches. Kaiser furious over his remarks and allies claim, amid Berlin and Amsterdam dispatches, that Haase and others fault the war pact and seek firmer civilian control.
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Berlin
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von Hertling
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American Ace Marks Fifth Solo Victory in France
Major Harold E. Hartley of Saskatoon achieves fifth aerial victory with American forces in France. A German ammo dump was destroyed by US artillery on the Woevre plain. Lieutenant James Ashenden of Chicago has landed in Switzerland and is interned. Washington reports a new independent state department bureau will tackle the Russian economic issue.
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Chicago
Washington
State Department
Weather update for Washington area forecast
Fair tonight with a chance of showers near Lake Erie Friday. The outlook calls for isolated showers in the vicinity and continued mild temperatures through the period.
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Lake Erie
Central Powers War Plots and Front News Mix
Reports from London Paris and Washington describe German political upheaval as Von Ludendorff opposes Von Kuehlmann with rumors of resignations. Austria faces blame for starting the war. Allied fronts show minor gains with Belleau Wood and Vieux Berquin actions. Italian official channels cite heavy Austrian losses.
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von Ludendorff
von Kuehlmann
World War Declares Progress Across Fronts
War office bulletins report on the Western front where American forces push toward the Marne near Chateau Thierry, seize prisoners, and inflict heavy German losses. Artillery actions continue through the night as raid activity is noted near Grivesnes. On the Italian front Italian troops gain ground along the Piave while repelling Austrian attacks, with fierce fighting reported around Lake Garda. Austrian prisoners rise as reports from Trentino confirm continued clashes.
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Givenchy
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Austrian War Office
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Trentino
Prohibition Question Set For Senate Floor Debate
Washington June 27 The agricultural committee voted 8 to 3 to insert a Norris substitute into the agricultural appropriation bill. It would prohibit whiskey or wine sales and wine manufacture after June 30 1919 and stop beer manufacturing three months after the bill's passage. The vote split with eight for and three against. Senator Gore plans to report the bill tomorrow.
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Norris
United States
Ford Sheppard
Thompson
Kendrick
Johnson
South Dakota
Page
Grenna
Kenyon
France
Warren
Wadsworth
Baker
Gore
Bombing Raid on Conflans Hits Railway Target
Night-Five American bombing planes raided Conflans and struck the railway station with explosives. The mission reported good results and all U S aircraft returned safely. Lieut. Robert E. Hill of Flora Iowa is credited with downing a German plane northeast of Corry at dusk on Tuesday. a second enemy aircraft is believed downed but not confirmed.
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Metz
Children sing as school building burns in Queens
A fire at public school No. 11 in Queens sent 826 students marching to the street while singing The Star Spangled Banner. Fire crews quickly extinguished the blaze.
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Queens
Food riots erupt as Petrograd seethes in June
June 27 Petrograd reports food riots with bolshevik troops firing on mobs. Grand Duke Michael leads a counter revolution in Omsk amid unrest.
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Copenhagen
Grand Duke
Michael
Omsk
Treasury asks 8 billion more for bond authorizations
Washington reports Treasury officials asked the House Ways and Means Committee for an additional 8 billion dollars to bond issues. The request would lift total authorizations since the first liberty loan to 20.6 billion. Vienna reports Taruca, a close associate of the Austrian emperor, may become the next Austrian premier.
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