German socialist peace program outlined in Stockholm
The German majority socialists laid out a peace program denying Belgium indemnity, returning colonies, retaining Alsace Lorraine, abolishing annexations, and granting full independence to nations. They press self determination for Poland Finland and advise independence for Greece Ireland Egypt Korea and Morocco with support for their freedom movements.
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United Press
Stockholm
Belgium
Germany
Alsace- Loraine
Poland
Finland
Greece
Ireland
Egypt
Korea
Morocco
Shirley Howard Dies at Illinois Home
Mrs Mary Herron Howard a former resident of Madison township Illinois died at her home in Jeune town township She was a grandmother of Trit She is survived by Bertha Hietaf Breeton and Walter Herron of Madison township and a sister The funeral services were held at Mt Quite Sunday morning.
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Madison Township
Hedman
Sinvia
Mary Herron Howard
Othadison
Tynan
Ehineydinwaad
Bertha Hietaf Breeton
Chamd Walter Herron
Letter
Fresides
Howard
Asiris
Mt. Quite
Belgian Commission Reaches America
Belgium's mission to the United States arrived at an American port today. They are expected in Washington to discuss matters with officials.
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Washington
D. C
Belgium
United States
Protesting Women Rally Against Conscription in City Square
About 300 women gathered in the square to oppose conscription as police attempted to break up a small mob using hatpins. Mayor Mitchell faced the demonstration as tensions rose in the public protest.
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Mitchell
Liberty Loan Subscriptions Exceed Estimate by Over 2 Billion
The treasury wired tabulators to work tonight and Sunday to total Liberty Bond subscriptions. The final amount is not expected until mid next week and likely will surpass the initial estimate by about 2.8 billion dollars.
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Know Liberty
Preferential Shipping Bill Passed in Senate
The Senate approved the administration preferential routing bill after a week of debate. The measure authorizes the president to direct preferential shipments by rail and water for products vital to national safety during the war.
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Senate
Washington, D. C
Seventh Federal Reserve District Subscriptions Report
Indianapolis June 1 The Seventh Federal Reserve District reports subscriptions totaling 41 350 000 with more results expected by noon. Joseph Lake and Delaware counties led the list with the highest subscriptions, signaling strong investor interest amid the ongoing tally.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Wie
Federal Reserve District
Via
Joseph, Lake and Delaware
Petrolite’s Crew Reported Safe After Vessel Incident
Washington reports all of the Petrolite's crew are safe. The state department was advised today that the missing men of this torpedoed vessel had landed safely.
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Washington, Lb
State Department
Three Arrests After Anti-Conscription Riots in Old Fell Park
United Press reports three women were under arrest with more apprehensions expected after anti-conscription rioting in Old Fell Park this afternoon. The disturbance involved violent clashes and property damage as police moved to restore order.
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New York
Oid Fell
Lashley Lot Shows Revolutionary War Link Yet Uncertain
The piece notes a diatribe about the Lashley lot in Daviess county and mentions John Scudder buried in the old cemetery war area as a Revolutionary War veteran who later died there. Mrs. Hammmett of Mont reports a letter from Claude Lance, an enlisted soldier from Terre Haute associated with Company A, 24th Infantry, praising government provisions for soldiers.
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Lashley
Daviess County
John Scudder
Old Cemetery War
City
Thts County
George Hammmett
Mont
Claude L. Lance
Terre Haute
Twenty-Fourth Infantry
Jie
Paso
Japan and Britain Refuse to Join America in China Talks
Washington reports that Japan turned down the United States bid for joint action with China to settle internal difficulties. Britain also refused the American suggestion, leaving officials puzzled by England’s official reasons while Japan cited not being consulted on the Chinese situation.
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Japan
Great Britain
America
Washington, D. C
United States
China
England
District Oversubscribed Koy Scouts Rally for Liberty Loans
Marcus Sonntag, Vincennes chairman, reports Koy Scouts of Washington District oversubscribed its Liberty Loan allotment. District subscribed 112 percent of 4 122 270. total subscriptions reached 4 046 360, 12 percent over the allotment. Thirteen local boys earn the government hedges of honor for selling bonds.
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Marcus Sonntag
Vincennes
Group Eight Bankers
Daviess
Liberty Loan
Food bill battle erupts in Congress
Washington June 1 The administration faces a major clash over a food control measure as the Senate Agriculture Committee reports the bill without recommendations. Debate is set to begin Monday as the nation watches the fight for a world food program.
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Washington, D.C
Congress
Allied Nations Watch
Herbert, C. Woaver
Senate Agriculture Committee
Sena
186 Graduates Awarded Diplomas in County Schools
Eight grade pupils in Daviess County rural schools complete country school courses. The program will be held this afternoon with speeches and awarding of diplomas.
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Daviess _County
Spain tense as army hints at power grab in crisis
London reports hint at a possible national crisis in Spain amid internal dissension. British papers attribute Spain’s unrest to German influence and Prussian agents as censorship ends and the premier faces the army.
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Madrid
Spain
Sixth annual county eighth grade commencement at First Christian
At First Christian church two p m the sixth annual county eighth grade commencement awarded diplomas to 286 pupils. Relatives filled the church as Hanover college president W A Mills spoke. The program included music by the orchestra, invocation by Rev F E Mallory, tribute by Miss Minnie Cox, Mills address, diploma presentations, and benediction by Rev Walter S Rader.
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First Christian Church
W. A. Mills
Hanover College
F. E. Mallory
The
Christian Church
J. Syle
Minnie Cox
Walter 5. Rader
M. E. Church
Arrests Loom for Selective Service Evasions in Daviess County
The Daviess county conservation board investigates reports that some men failed to register under the selective service act. No arrests yet, but the board may detain suspects after confirming facts. Arthur A. Greenwood advised the board on legal steps and possible coordination with federal authorities. Localities in Krox and neighboring counties are also acting as needed. Citizens with knowledge of unregistered men are urged to contact the board.
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Ue Daviess County Conservation Board
Daviess Otncy
Arthur A. Greenwood
Steh
Krox
Ounties
Iknax
Lourd
Millionaire Bust to Pay Damages for Failed Marriage
Justice Cropeey instructed a supreme court jury that a formal agreement with eighty four year old suitor John G Manning was broken and the plaintiff Honora O'Brien will receive damages for her experience. Frank P Goebel moved to a new bungalow on Oak Street after leaving Herron Street.
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Y York
Honora O'Brien
John. G. Manning
Justice Cropeey
Supreme Court
Frank P. Goebel
Herron Street
Pew
George A. Fatthlow
Oak Street
Wilson worries over laws delay amid rising prices
President Wilson meets with Senator Martin at the White House to press urgent war measures, while reports show sharp increases in retail food prices across the United States with bacon, butter, and beans leading gains in the past month.
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Washington
Wilson
Martin
Senate
White House
Congress
Ito
Washington, DC
Spain Nears Revolution Rumors Stir London Press
London reports rumors of a serious Spanish upheaval after sparse news from the peninsula since the new ministry took office. Papers race to describe a growing crisis driven by reform demands from the army ranks.
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Peninsular
London
Spain
U S Ship Sunk by U Boat After Two Hour Fight
The U S tank steamer Movena was sunk at 6 AM on June 16 after a two hour running fight with a German submarine. Four lives were lost in the destruction of the tanker amid 350 shots exchanged, 200 from the submarine and 150 from the tanker.
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Washington
State Department
Movenia
Forr
Farmers Are Not Exempt Officials Say
Officials state that men engaged in agriculture as their pursuit are not exempt from rules or exemptions. The statement emphasizes that farming activities do not grant special legal relief or exemption from applicable mandates.
Only Indispensable Men to Serve Country in Draft Rules
Washington June 16 Officials reiterate that farmers and others in agriculture are not exempt from military service. Only indispensable men will be exempt, determined by an appellate exemption board. The move aims to curb broad exemptions and assigns decision power to the board after President Wilson issues explanatory regulations.
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Ineustrica
Board of Appeals
Washington, D. C
Miletary Service
Wilson
Pershing Heads to General Petain Headquarters
Major General Pershing visited the Paris area on June 16 and moved from his hut to reach the headquarters of General Petain. He planned to return to Paris later that day as his party continued work with French officers on current tasks and operational duties.
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Paris
Presgias Huttsmerican
Pefati
Lew Lo
American schooner attacked by submarine off coast
Washington June 14. The American schooner Hitter was shelled and damaged by a German submarine but not sunk. The State Department was informed the ship was towed into port despite the wreckage and injuries on deck.
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Washington, D. C
State Department
Ip Wis
Citizens League outlines goals for state constitution
A Citizens' League gathering at city hall heard Mr Zoecher of Indiananals discuss the central league on the new state constitution. Mr Beecher explained aims and reforms the league is fighting for while A O Fukunerson introduced the speaker to a large crowd.
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Citizens’ League Organization
Zoecher
Indiananals
League
Beecher
A. O. Fukerson
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