Wilson says United States will not accept peace with autocracy
President Wilson states in a note to the Russian provisional government that America will press for a just peace that breaks Germany s Mittel Europa plans. He argues no annexations or indemnities, no forced sovereignty, and no reversion to prewar borders. The note stresses democracy victory and allied cooperation with Russia.
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United Press
Washington
Americe
Germany
Europe
United States
Wilson
America
Brotherhood of Mankind
Russia
Tihany
Raat
Yale
Berlin
Bagdad
Little Princess Marie Shuts Up Neighbor at Academy
Florence reports Belgium’s royal girl Marie, 10, at the Academy of the Annunciation. She endures Italian lessons, shares a plain school day with English governess and Belgian nurse, and displays spirited humor in class. Her war-stoked patriotism mirrors her father’s.
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Princcess
Marie
Belgium
Chum
Elizabeth
Academy of the Annunciation
Albert
Prince Leopold
Eton
Prince Henry
George
Leopold
England
Aged Man Struck by Automobile in Goldsboro
Henry Howell about 70 residing in Goldsboro was struck by an automobile at Ash and John streets at 6 o clock and seriously injured. The car was driven by G. A. Thompson of the county. Howell was taken to a local hospital where doctors say he will probably recover.
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Goldsboro
N. C
Henry Howell
Howell
Ash and
John
G. A. Thompson
Howell Was Knocked To One Side of the Street and Did Not Roll Under the Car. Hye
Thompson
Keet baby kidnappers held under guard in Stockton
Springfield reports say the alleged Keet baby kidnappers were seized by a motor mob from the sheriff and taken to Stockton Mo. where they are guarded. The mob is believed to intend to force confessions to expose their leaders rather than to lynch the prisoners.
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United Press
Springfield
Stockton
Springfield Lynch Mob Hunted Seven Kidnapping Suspects
In Springfield Missouri a hostile crowd sought to lynch seven abductors of 14 month old Lloyd Keet after his body was found in a well. Sheriff Webb fled toward Kansas City as authorities moved the prisoners toward Sedalia and news of arrests and confessions mounted.
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Springfield
Lloyd Keet
Sedalia
Webb
Kansas City
Baby Keet
J. C. Piersol
Taylor Adams
C. A. Clement
Keet
Food Pirates Treason and Murder Charges Stated
Assistant Secretary of Agriculture Vrooman called food racketeers treasonous and murderous after touring food conditions in several states. He urged quick passage of a food control bill, naming four classes of alleged manipulators and warning that Congress will restrain those harming the nation’s food supply.
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United Press
Washington
Vrooman
Naval aeroplanes strike German airfield again
London June 9. Naval aeroplanes bombed the German airdrome at St Dennis today according to the admiralty. All British seaplanes returned safely and the raid was described as a success.
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United Press
London
St. Dennis Wstren
Admiralty
New Champion Benny Leonard Backs War Loan
Benny Leonard world lightweight champion signs on for the Liberty Loan. The fighter is pictured in the New York office wielding his right hand as he subscribes to the War Loan, demonstrating continued support for the effort.
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Benny Leonard
New York
Liberty Loan Committee
Salisbury and Charlotte men commissioned in medical corps
Washington D C June 9 James E Stokes of Salisbury gains captaincy in the Medical Corps of the Officers Reserve Corps Frank R Wrenn of Siler City Joseph Caldwell of Charlotte and Thomas J Summey of Brevard are named first lieutenants in the Medical Reserve Corps
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Geo. H. Manning
Washington, D. C
James E. Stokes
Salisbury
Officers’ Reserve Corps
Frank R. Wrenn
Siler City
Joseph Caldwell
Charlotte
Thomas J. Summey
Brevard
Medical Reserve Corps
Gains Reported Below Arras Front in WWI Stalemate
London reports no major fighting in the Ypres sector while gains are claimed below Arras through positional consolidation. Haig notes more than 7,000 prisoners taken since Thursday as French lines report lively artillery and repulse of a German surprise attack.
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London
Ypres
Arras
French War Office
Greenland Hill
Haig
St. Quentin
Braye-En-Laonnois
Leading Players in Major Leagues
Chicago, June 9 records show top hitters and pitchers in the major leagues after twenty plus games. Base paths leader Runners Weaver and Burns, home run leader Cravath and Pipp, batting averages for Boston and Philadelphia club teams noted. Pitchers Cicotte and Anderson lead ERAs among ten game participants.
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American -Chapman
Cleveland
National -Zeider
American—Cicotte
National -Anderson
New York
Boston
Philadelphia
Nationals
Clark road law up for discussion in Johnston case
Raleigh June 9 The Clark road law comes before the Supreme Court in Johnston county commissioners versus Treasurer Lacy to settle three knotty questions. Issues include validity of amendments passed without aye nay readings, bond scope for the state treasurer, and tax levy reach for property only or both property and other bases. The amended act provides 800 000 to counties and townships with elections moved from April to May. The court reconvenes June 13.
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Raleigh
Clark Road
Supreme Court
Johnston County
Lacy
Argentina braces for break with Germany over war news
Buenos Aires reports public uproar as Argentina leans toward cutting relations with Germany after the Oriana incident. In Washington, Secretary Daniels imposes a gag order, restricting Navy personnel from discussing naval or military matters with anyone outside the service to curb leaks and false disaster reports.
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Buenos Aires
Argentina
Germany
Oriana
Washington
Daniels
Pennsylvania
Texas
Navy Department
Naval Service
Robeson County Draft Registration Report and Local News
Robeson county's draft registration reached 4 010 with 2 497 whites 1 511 blacks and two aliens enrolled. One alleged slacker reported. Harder to persuade youths over and under 21 to register amid fear of authorities. Post office changes include J A Bethea named dispatching clerk succeeding C C Blake. County tax levy raised mainly for roads with planned revenue around 60 000. State and county taxes adjusted. poll tax 2 90. Caning effort expanded with F S Eubanks six more weeks and Nena Rhyne assisting. Irish potato movement continues. tobacco warehouses to be added by O L Joyner Co and C D Eakes of Greenville. Robeson veterans return from Washington. 67 received 20 each. Rexford Stephens marries Lucille Barber of Fort Mill S C with attendance by Lawrence Parker Carrie May Hedgpeth and J Pope Stephens.
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Robeson County
Express
Milion Vision
Bethea
C. C. Blake
Board of Commissioners of
Road Commission
Court House
Robeson
F. S. Eubanks
Eubanks
Nena Rhyne
O. L. Joyner Co
C. D. Eakes
Greenville
McIntyre
First Street
Chestnut
Walnut
Lamberton
Washington
General Republic
National Capital
Rexford Stephens
Lucille Barber
Fort Mill
Stephens
Lawrence Parker
A. M. Hartley
Carrie May Hedgpeth
J. Pope Stephens
Lutheran Churches Ratify the Union
In St. Paul Minnesota the Norwegian Lutheran Church of America is formed uniting the Haguen Norwegian Lutheran Synod the Norwegian Lutheran Synod and the United Norwegian Lutheran Church Creating a group of about 500000 Norwegian Americans with schools and publishing houses under one roof.
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St. Paul, Minn
Norwegian Lutheran Church of America
America
St. Paul
Hagu Norwegian Lutheran Synod
Norwegian Lutheran Synod
United Norwegian Lutheran Church
Minnesota
Iowa
The
Dakotas
States
No New British Attacks Reported by Berlin Official
Berlin official statement says there have been no British attacks since yesterday evening. British activity remained quiet as reports noted no new bombardments or raids.
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Berlin
United Press
London
Red Cross Heads On Way To Europe
A Red Cross executive commission led by Henry Davison sails to Europe to guide relief efforts for American troops. The team will prepare, study needs abroad, and coordinate with French and allied units to prevent duplication while setting up recreation centers and systems for troops to receive gifts from friends and relatives.
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Washington
Red Cross
America
Europe
Henry Davison
Red Cross War Council
American Red Cross
France
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