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Washington Post

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Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Jun 02, 1917

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Quick arrests halt anticraft plotters

Washington reports a major crackdown on anti draft and anti conscription plots with twelve treason arrests in Cincinnati and preparations for further action Monday. Attorney General Gregory urged volunteers to help register all men 21 to 39, while officials warned evaders may be numerous but will be tracked with federal machinery ready for Tuesday registrations. Premier Ribot refused to issue French passports to socialist delegates to Stockholm, insisting peace must come from victory and that the government alone will direct peace negotiations.

Gregory Flynn Department of Justice Cincinnnati Washington Wiliam J Flynn Secret Service New York Paris Fpremier Ribot United States Ribot el Ciulist Jules Guesdeater Ventroussier Mineraple M Plause Marcel Cachin Russa Machin Petrograd Socialist Party France

Guynemer Downs Five German Flyers in One Minute

Paris June 1 Captain Georges Guynemer famed French air ace added five more German planes to his tally, two in a single minute. Officially he has destroyed 43 enemy machines, part of a broader period May 17 to May 31 in which 323 German planes were shot down on the French front, with 57 more damaged or possibly crashed behind enemy lines.

Paris George Guyne Mer Guynemer Adjt Matton Sublteut Tarascon Adjt Taillier Sergt &Ouillier Georges Guynemer Eavnemer

Coalition Cabinet Began in Canada as Bor den Seeks Laurier Help

Ottawa June 1 Premier Bor den called on Sir Wilfrid Laurier late today to assist in forming a coalition ministry. Reliable authority reports the premier would let Laurier name half the members and grant liberals equal say in administration. The plan hinges on voluntary enlistment, but if insufficient to sustain five Canadian divisions overseas, compulsory service may be used.

Ottawa Ont Borden Wilfrid Laurier Wilfrid

Fifty-Sixth Day of War June 1 1917 Anticonscription actions recalled

Department of Justice loosens anti conscription actions in Washington as arrests are anticipated nationwide. Speaker Clark defends obeying draft laws amid accusations that House speeches fuel antigovernment sentiment. Wilson seeks separate censorship legislation with editor input. Senate taxes auto fuels in war revenue bill and adjusts theater pricing. Daniels names a board to probe sailors charges against hospital ship Solace. Senate advances food bill amid price rise concerns.

Department of Justice Washington Clark Wilson Senate Committee Daniels Caihon Board Solace Senate Peru

Kaiser Strafes America as War Front Angers Britain

British raiding parties report prisoners noting Kaiser Wilhelm’s speech at the front in which he for the first time villified America. The German monarch’s harsh remarks mark a new phase as he vents long standing bitterness toward Prussian enemies and casts the United States as a target.

Kaiser Wilhelm United States America England

Commissioner Faces Jail Over Contempt Charge

Detroit dated June 1 reports James Couzens a multimillionaire police commissioner refused to pay a $10 fine for contempt of court and was committed to jail. He was released on habeas corpus and a circuit court hearing was set for June. The contempt stemmed from his refusal to honor release orders from the police justice.

Detroit James Couzens Sellera Pal Couzens

Mass Casualty at Cardenas in Mexican Conflict

Reported June 1 details a May 23 engagement between rebel forces and Mexican government troops at Cardenas near Laredo Texas. Rebels attacked a government garrison of 509 Carranza soldiers, causing about 100 veteran casualties and roughly 200 wounded based on available information.

Cardenas Laredo Tex Cardenas Act Carranza

Irish convention resolves on allied home rule participation

The convention discusses and partly resolves the stance on home rule during the war, proposing that Britain be offered a fair representative connection from the three southern provinces as part of the alliance. The talks aim to secure a consenting arrangement for Irish representation within the British framework.

Tobin Peta Nonset Alliance Alo

Kronstadt seizes control amid Kronstadt fortress revolt

Kronstadt workers and soldiers' delegates declare effective power at Kronstadt, reject the provisional government, and remove government representatives. The move follows clashes with Petrograd authorities and impacts relations with Petrograd and Russia's central government. Reports cite ministerial resignations and a push by extreme socialists against War Minister Kerensky, with factory strikes and six hour demands spreading in Petrograd.

Kerensky Tetrograd Kronstadt Petrograd Russia Workmen's and Soldiers’ Council Koltchak Black Sea Fleet Council of Soldiers Sebantopal Council of Soldiers and Workmen's London Reuter Novala Zhizn Maxim Gorkys

Shake up expected in British cabinet reports June 1

London dispatch says Baron Perronport resigns as food controller amid a possible wave of changes across the ministry. Reports name Baron Devonport as already stepping down with others including Christopher Addison and Viscount Cowdray and Baron Rhondda viewed as candidates for promotion. Sources warn updates may shift the war cabinet and post allocations.

London Baron Perronport Baron Devonport Christopher Addison Viscount Cowdray Air Board Baron Rhondda Premaent Albertfit Meworth Tot Vanston Spencer Churchill

AMERICA MAY SEND LABOR TO TRADE DEALS

In a discussion on replacing foreign labor with American workers to spur an economic revival, officials weigh tariff and wage factors. The debate centers on moving labor toward domestic employment as part of broader renewal efforts.

Reuter Petrograd Ait Korovaloff Commerce and Trade M Shobelef Lars Tae Sioner United Arates Teprita

Sunday Post promises variety in next issue with fiction and features

The Sunday Post previews fiction by Williaam Le Quer on Monte Carlo gambling and Frank Foerst with The Pink Edged Note Paper in the Magazine of Fiction. Innis arranges for Washington appearances by Confederate Veterans Reunion chaperones and maid of honor sponsors. Memorial day scenes, Retail Merchants Association Boosters Trip, and photographs fill the supplement alongside a feature on German submarine secrets and U boats.

Williaam le Quer Monte Carlo Frank Foerst Tomorrows Innis Washington Confederate Veterans Reunion Retail Merchants Association

Fragmented OCR index shows scattered names and topics

The noisy OCR index lists varied terms including arrests, hospitals, censorship, taxes, and war related snippets. It reads as a garbled summary page with multiple incomplete names and topics, offering little coherent article content to summarize.

Tornado toll rises across four states on June day

On June 1 storms tore through southeastern Kansas north central Oklahoma southern Missouri and western Kentucky. Twenty two deaths were confirmed with hundreds injured and extensive property damage as wires failed and towns like Coalgate Oklahoma and Drake, Oklahoma suffered severe destruction. More tornadoes were reported near Springfield and Lebanon Missouri as Livestock died and oil fields suffered widespread damage.

Thansas Kansas Oklahoma Missouri Kentucky Coalgate Ohlo Offerville Oalgate Moore Reiles Springfield Jebanon al Drake Ohla Drake Feminole Okla Tulsa Okla Leaington William Loomis Tesington Sever al Graves County Dublin

Calls Borland Attacks School Fundraising Practices in Washington

Missouri congressman and Force School representative Borland denounced fundraising by schoolchildren in Washington and urged reforms. He criticized ticket sales by young girls, excessive holidays, and unapproved funds handling, arguing such practices undermine education and violate law.

Mise Tanet Borland Mossourt Washingtton Congress Miss McWilliam Missouri Force

Storm kills woman at Umontown circus tent collapse

A June 1 storm struck the Umontown circus grounds killing one woman and injuring over 50, six of them critically. The tent collapsed as elephants and horses stampeded through the area, wrecking tents and scattering debris. The body of Mary Hieman was recovered from the wreckage.

Umontown Aindstorm Shlruc Mary Hieman

Unclear OCR note on Moore forgery case and shortages

Fragmentary report outlines an arrest of Robert Moore related to forgery and a shortage issue linked to a person named Seveta. Mentions New York and a mixed stream of garbled detail about corporate names and a million shortage.

New York Crane Craig Yeaterday Robert Moore Mikap Seveta

Plans in Mexican Loan Debate in Tepre

Fragmentary OCR notes discuss plans linked to a Mexican loan involving Tepre Pa Mawearh and an American entity. Mentions a contract, distribution of payments, and a possible completion date. Readable names are scarce and details are unclear due to garbled text.

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