Anti conscription plots widen across nation
United Press report outlines government action against anti registration schemes. Investigations span border crossings in Laredo with two arrests for evading military registration. Ohio print shop raid uncovers treason charges against three men. Western Missouri and Kansas round up suspects. warrants sought for about 60 additional participants.
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Columbus
Pigantia
United States
Jay
James M. Cox
Psd
South High Street
Ohio
Middle West
Harry F. Townsley
Bolin
Johngangod
Tmimen A. Hennacy
Ohio State University
Kansas City
Missouri
Andansas
Topeka
Kan
Department of Justice
Secret Service
United States Attorney's
British Raids Reach Third German Trench Near Loud
British forces conducted a raid near June 1 reaching a third line German trench. An accompanying raid stormed and occupied two posts and held them despite enemy counterattacks.
May shipping losses cut the minima war impact
A chaotic report from June 1 notes Earthquake Hig Tee hours and a damaged panorama at Georgetown University. Experts estimate urban loss at 4,009 miles distant and Vigo County shifts spending from travel roads to urgent road work. Commissioners opened bids for a briny road around 45,700 and awarded another contract at 72,804.
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Washington
GeurErtown University
Odesturbaner
Vigo County
Briny
Banker Seeks Kidnapped Son After futile search
A banker, returning from a futile attempt to locate his kidnapped son, faced a ransom note demanding $6,000. Detectives pursued leads as the mother of the four and a half month old baby stood near collapse, awaiting her husband’s return.
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Juin
Ing
Sariongs
France Seeks Only French Peace Says Premier Ribot
In the Paris chamber Premier Ribot stated France will not recognize a peace shaped by any single party. He insisted a true French peace is needed, and condemned an international socialist conference at Stockholm as potentially partisan. France would not participate in a Stockholm plan.
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France
Premier Ribot
United Press
Paris
Chamber of Deputies
Ing
Stockholm
IT Senior Graduated At Commencement Exercises
An IT senior graduated at commencement exercises attended by friends and relatives. The event highlighted the student’s achievement and marked the completion of their IT studies.
Washington high school rites honor 117 graduates in commencement
About 300 people attended the Washington high school commencement in the assembly room as 117 seniors received diplomas. Prof Robert J Lally of Furtham College delivered the address and urged graduates to pursue a loyal, productive life. Names of graduates include Cora Baker Hazel Brooks Clarence Bramblaye Ruth Cave and many others across the class of 193?.
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Washington Rich School
High School
Robert JL. Kally
Fartham College
Ure
Esther Sunley
Jessie Ayorian
Cuss
Masti Beard
Hustines
Hiemleathers
Soma
Opeir
Earth
Ube
Amd
Priviere
Wach of Sau
Washington High School
Numaer
Cora Baker
Hazel Brooks
Clarence Bramblaye
Ruth Cave
Ana Teavans
Hugenia Peagans
Glive Harris
Helen Griffith
Rosa Grigsby
Helen Vornwald
Vera Leverett
Eva Lockwood
Irene McCafferty
Luna McCafferty
Cecil Ricks
Reba Smalley
Esther Smiley
Leora Smith
Zelma Tomey
Lucile Wallace
Louise Winston
Calle Wee
Ethel Wykoff
Nona Young
Direy
Sanitary Talks Lead to School Cleanup Plans
At the Wal nut street school branch meeting of the Pay ent-Traders League held Thursday afternoon, committees were formed to improve sanitation and pursue free electric light service. An executive committee was elected and officers named, with Mrs. J. G. Sanford president and Mrs. Grant worth vice president. A sanitation panel was appointed to ready the building before next fall, with Mrs. Edward Redford and Mrs. M. named to the cleanup task.
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Walnut Street
Payent-Traders League
Walmart Street
Ukeen
J. G. Sanford
Grantworth
Charles Ti. Colbert
Edward Redford
Proclamation Warns Slacker Evaders Face Prosecution
President Wilson issues a proclamation decrying slackers who flee the country to dodge registration. Any person who evades the draft and returns under the conscription act will be subject to prosecution. The message tightens penalties for avoidance and reinforces legal consequences for noncompliance.
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Washington, D. C
Wilson
Ohaj
Ten Percent Wage Increase Granted at O'Donnell Hardwire
Emniates of the O'Donnell Hardwire company were surprised to learn the firm granted a voluntary ten percent wage rise, effective June 1. The increase applies to all employees, marking a notable pay adjustment at the factory.
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Baltimore & Ohio
Washington
Inter Intest
War Department
O'Donnell
Cantonment Camps Reduced From Fifteen to Six
Washington June 1 The war department orders cut in the number of cantonment camps for the new army and national guard to six from fifteen. The move leaves the situation confused as some orders already suspends operations while new arrangements are clarified.
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Washington, D. C
Department of Justice
Congress
Champ Clark
Acre
Germany
I Bec
War Department
Army and National Guard
Can
American Bark Dirleo Sunk by German Submarine
London June 1 The American bark Dirleo was sunk by a German submarine after a surprise attack. The first mate drowned while the crew were rescued. The Dirigo cheered upon without warning by the U boat audience. The Germans boarded and sank the vessel with bombs. Attacks were also reported on the two American salines Frances M. and Barbara. crews saved.
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London
Admiralty
Frances M
Barbara
British Socialists to Visit Russians on Peace Talks
British labor party leaders prepared a delegation to meet Russians in Stockholm en route to participate in the International Peace Conference. The trip aims to consult with Russian representatives and discuss the ongoing peace process.
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London
Ncne
British Labor Party
Imfrograd
Imnutes
Stan
Stockholm
Wits
Renee
Peace Demonstration in Vienna Streets
A disrupted peace demonstration took place in Vienna today as crowds gathered at the city center. Unteen Press reports some disorder amid the event, with unclear details on injuries or arrests.
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Vienna
Unteen Press
Copenhasen
Dame Bo
Viena
Daviess Count Commerce to Host Chamber Meeting
The regular Daviess Count Commerce event will be held at the city house tonight. The chamber calendar shows the meeting taking place in the city chamber house, with attendance expected from local business leaders.
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Daviess
Flooded land swamped as river covers thousands of acres
The article reports vast lowland areas submerged by floodwater with the river spilling over banks. It notes widespread impact on farms and communities, with officials assessing damage and relief efforts underway as waters rise. Residents brace for continued inundation in coming days.
White River Rising Threatens Lowland Crops
The White River continues to rise covering thousands of acres in lowlands and damaging wheat and corn. Forecasters expect the crest today with uncertain decline as backwaters worsen road conditions along the Washington to Vincennes route. Farmers report ruined nets, rot risk for oats and flowers, and corn likely to rot in the ground. Local weather notes cite May as the wettest on record with high rainfall and lingering cloud cover.
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White River
Maysville
Newberry
Tavas
Botteres
Washington
Vincennes
Macy Heport
War Revenue Bill Faces Finishing Touches in Senate
Washington June 1 the war revenue bill carrying a levy of about 1 500 000 dollars faces final edits in the senate finance committee today. Opponents plan a tough fight in the senate as the bill stands it burdens the poor alongside war costs and duties.
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Washington D. C
Senate-Finance
Senate
French Capture 31 000 Germans Since April 15
The report states that trench forces took 31 000 German prisoners between April 1 and May 24, adding to totals captured by Italian forces. Officials estimate over 75 000 prisoners have fallen to Western Front offensives, with German losses in men and wounded described as staggering and entire units wiped out by bombardments and advancing French infantry.
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Wight
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