Civil War Draft Day in Capital Draws Large Registration
Washington closes up lists by 9 P.M. as 34 963 young men register for war. Governors of 46 states report vast enrollment. One arrest reported as police and soldiers maintain order. District totals and precinct reports come in with Dunbar and Peabody leading in registrations.
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Coast Artillery
Potomac Park
Reuben Burke
New Jersey Avenus
Gales School
Burkes
Mulloway
Peabody School
Dunbar School
Congressional
Wilson to wield full embargo power on neutrals
President Wilson this week would gain full authority to impose an embargo on neutral nations found re exporting American goods to enemy territory. The espionage bill with an embargo clause is expected to pass Congress Friday and await the President’s signature Saturday. A sweeping inquiry has been probing neutrals for weeks to uncover routes of American products to Germany. Strong indications point to at least two neutrals already feeling the embargo’s impact once law.
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Congress
Germany
Population and Enrollment Quotas Raised for National Army
Population figures show rising registered enrollment and an estimated national army quota. Official data indicate higher participation expectations, with increased mobilization targets reflected in recent government disclosures.
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National Army
Millions Enroll as War Service Registration Surges
Telegrams to Gen Crowder report more than ten million young Americans enrolled for war service on registration day. Governors nationwide say quiet, orderly tallies, with some precincts extending the 9 p.m. deadline. A large share refused to answer exemption questions, awaiting exemption boards as officials sort and classify cards for state summaries and federal processing.
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AERO WAR IN BRITAIN FULL TRUTH TO BE TOLD
The National Chamber of Commerce urges President Wilson to name a special commission to present the truth about the war. It warns the United States could face warfare on its shores if Germany succeeds in defeating the British fleet or continuing U boat activity. The piece notes British aircraft and naval actions against Ostend and German raids on Essex and Kent with casualties reported.
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North Sea
Medwey
French Deputies Demand Alsace Lorraine Return in Peace Terms
Paris June 5 Deputies vote 453 to 55 in secret session to require peace terms include the return of Alsace Lorraine to France and just reparation for damage. The resolution, accepted by the government, also backs a league of nations and coordinated Allied action to secure peace.
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Mongolia Crew Claim Sinkings In Submarine Brush
The American liner Mongolia fought off three torpedoes from German U boats and chased by a British destroyer near 225 miles from port. Passengers and Red Cross nurses stood calm as lifebelts were donned and the ship zigzagged. The gun crew led by Lieut. Seymour believed one submarine was sunk by the aft gun and a second periscope was hit. Three torpedoes were launched, but all passed astern. The medical unit from Northwestern University will depart for France after the voyage.
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Philadelphia
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Despondent mother kills herself and two children
In Watertown New York on June 5 Mrs W Van Waters 27 despondent over family trouble killed herself and her two children George 4 and Virginia 3 by shutting them in the kitchen and turning on the gas from a small range a tragic domestic case reported from the city.
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Sixtieth Day of the War June 5 1917
Ten million register under conscription across states. 34 963 register in the District of Columbia. President Wilson speaks to Confederate veterans on renewed dedication to humanity in the war. House redrafts the food bill granting the President control of supplies for allies neutrals and the nation. Senate says the revenue bill will raise 151 million dollars. U S Chamber of Commerce warns of German invasion risk if arms are weakened.
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Senate
U. S. Chamber of Commerce
Alewer
Wood predicts long war and large American draft
Gen Leonard Wood warned at flag raising in Birmingham that the war would be long and USA must send perhaps two million men to France. He urged munition production and agriculture and said Southern units would be among the first to go, with heavy mobilization ahead. He stressed training and readiness here in America.
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Leonard Wood
United States
France
America
Fragmented index note hints at sparse agenda and events
A cluttered index to today’s issue lists items from war room chatter to urban briefs. Mentions of veterans hospital reunion, city gifts, and a Red Cross note hint at mixed local happenings and sporadic sports and financial items.
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British Sea Losses Continue Small and Sober News
London reports a week with no British merchant ship losses marking a rare blank day. The advisory notes improved anti submarine measures and allied cooperation, while American units add to morale and effectiveness in the submarine war. Paris adds May encounters show several French ships damaged or sunk by submarines and torpedo boats.
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Admiralty
Paris
Submarine sinks Austrian torpedo boat in Adriatic
Vienna reports an Austrian torpedo boat was torpedoed and sunk by an enemy submarine off the northern Adriatic. The official statement says the attack occurred Sunday night and most of the crew were rescued.
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Adriatic
Windstorm in Kansas Kills 3 in Shawnee County
A severe windstorm swept Shawnee county Kansas killing at least three people and causing extensive damage. Elmont Valencia Maple Hill and Menoken suffered major destruction with every house in Elmont reported destroyed. Several injuries and loss of property were recorded as records of registration for the selective action were disrupted.
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Kans
Shawnee County
Elmont
Valencia
Maple Hill
Menoken
Rte
Nation Dedicated Again At Confederate Reunion
The article reports on the twenty seventh annual Confederate veterans reunion in Arlington with President Wilson speaking and receiving a strong ovation. It notes large crowds, greetings from officials, and upcoming parades and Gettysburg battlefield remembrances as part of the commemorations.
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