America Enters War for Freedom and Democracy
Former Senator Root addresses the Russian ministry in Petrograd to declare the United States has begun war to preserve democracy worldwide not for profit or power. He reads extracts from President Wilson and argues for Russia to join in common defense of democratic nations.
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World War Draft Lottery Regime Nears Activation
Washington reports the 9,611,816 total registered for the draft with Wyoming complete and Kentucky near full. President Wilson to issue proclamations establishing exemption boards and naming their powers, with the lottery set for early July to select the first 500,000 men from the vast registration.
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First Load of New Tobacco Sold in Mullins
Mullins South Carolina reports the first cured tobacco load brought in by S W Rogers of Fork. Neali Dixon Co bought the 12 April transplanted crop for 10 cents per pound. Market expected to open in two to three weeks with warehouses ready and new Load and Look scales in use.
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Saloon Keeper and Soldier Arrested in Treason Case
San Manis Texas June 16 United Press reports saloon keeper Net Kremer near Camp Mary and American soldier Landwig were charged with conspiracy to violate the Federal penal code. Edward Tyre chief of the Government Secret Service says the pair allegedly conveyed military information to a person believed to be an enemy, who was in fact a United States Justice Department agent.
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New Army Defined Faces Draft Controversy
A June 16 report from Eineton notes Representative Boland of Sourrodsby introduced a House resolution demanding the term National Army and avoiding the word draft or conscription for the 500000 man force to serve in Europe. The measure aims to set official language for the military expansion amid wartime debate.
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Berlin denies that sub was destroyed
An official German admiralty report received today denies that any German submarine was sunk by the merchantman Kroonland on June 16. The U boats assigned to the patrol were said to have returned to bases on that date, the German statement asserted.
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Japanese destroyers light submarine in the Mediterranean
The Japanese naval attache announced an engagement between Japanese destroyers and an enemy submarine in the Mediterranean on June 11 with unknown results. The cruiser Sakaki was damaged by a torpedo while involved in the action and 55 crew members were lost, but the ship was towed into port.
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Sakaki Not Listed Among New Japanese Warships
The Sakaki does not appear in the latest naval vessel lists and is likely among the newest type of cruisers built by Japan since the war began.
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House Adds Money for Congaree River Development
Washington June 16 The House incorporated a 50 000 amendment to the Rivers and Harbors bill to develop the Congaree River. The amendment sponsored by Rep Lever of South Carolina passed 22 to 17 after a rising vote. it had been tied at 20 20 earlier.
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Zeppelin Raid On England Hits Coast In Morning
London reports two German Zeppelins carried out an early morning raid on England at 2 a m. One Zeppelin wounded coast towns over Kent, the other failed when attacked by aircraft and anti air craft fire. No deaths or major property damage were announced.
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German Officer Escapes Norfolk Jail
Norfolk reports Arnold Henkel a former German army lieutenant escaped before daybreak from the city jail. Detectives, bloodhounds, and Washington investigators search trains boats and nearby areas for Henkel who fled after filing cell bars and a window.
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Missing Girl Found Buried Under Shop Floor
Ruth Cruger, 17, who vanished four months ago in New York, was found dead beneath the concrete floor of a bicycle repair shop on Lexington Avenue. The discovery followed a prolonged search by Grace Hamiston and others, ending a case long tracked by police and parents.
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Protect Gardens From Thieves
Washington reports Boy Scouts must form garden patrols to guard home gardens started for the food war against Germany. Assistant Secretary Carl Vrooman notes thievery hinders gardening and aids the enemy as the 1,000,000 garden drive nears two million planned.
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Spain poised to enter war on Allies side
New York reporters quote a Papal nuncio in Madrid saying Spain is very likely to join the Allies. King Alfonso is convinced the step cannot be avoided much longer.
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Japan's Attitude to U S Worries Washington
Washington officials worry over Japan's stance in Asia as Tokyo resists sending a note to China identical to the United States. The dispute centers on not adopting the American plan and perceptions of a coordinated Anglo American response. Japan presses a policy of non interference in China while asserting its own Far East interests.
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Lynching of Henry Congley Reported After 100‑mile Chase
In Weewoka Oklahoma on June 16 a mob of about one hundred men pursued and lynched Henry Congley, a Black man described as degenerate, after a week of trailing through foothills covering over a hundred miles.
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Liberty Loan Surplus Not Accepted. Investors to Wait
Washington reports Liberty loan over subscribed with surplus funds near one billion dollars. Secretary McAdoo announced those with large subscriptions will receive only a portion of bonds now. small subscriptions unaffected. He urged investors to renew in the next war bond issue as totals will be ready by Wednesday.
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North Carolina Enlistment Trends During Early War Period
Washington reports North Carolina sees dwindling regular army enlistments after war began in April while showing strong National Guard gains. From April 8 to 13, 416 joined the army. May saw 381. June 1–15 only 134. National Guard strength rose by 551 in the first ten days of June.
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Eleven Men Arrested in Georgia Unregistered
Macon Georgia June 16 Government officials report eleven men aged 21 to 31 were arrested in South and Middle Georgia for failing to register. The list includes Thomas B. Lewis Albert Rankinson Bennie and Alfred Bennington Frank Mack Wardell Mack Sol Bonner Ernest Mitchell George Garnett Rube Garnett and Henry Ross all from areas near Augusta Shell Round Appling and Augusta. More arrests expected in a few days says District Attorney Donaldson.
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Wright wins Virginia State tennis singles title in Norfolk
Irving Wright of Boston captured the Virginia State tennis championship in singles at the Country Club defeating Hugh Whitehead of Norfolk in straight sets 6 1 6 6 3. Wright paired with Bundy to beat Whitehead and Taylor in doubles 6 4 6 ? 6 8. Play noted as fast with strong drives. Ladies events slated for early next week.
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German rulers must go say Swedish socialist Branting
Copenhagen June 16 Sweden's socialist leader Branting tells Politiken that real peace negotiations await the removal of the Kaiser and "the junkers' military party" who forced the war. He says abdication by the Kaiser would likely aid peace.
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Woman Suffrage Leader to Sit on Russian Council
Washington dispatch reports Dr. Schichkina Yavein, head of Russia’s Defenders of Women’s Rights, will sit in the council of sixty one shaping Russia’s constitution. The move comes through the International Women Suffrage Alliance.
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German Steamer Thuringen Sunk by Torpedo
Amsterdam report says the German steamer Thuringen was torpedoed and sunk while traveling from Hamburg to Rotterdam. Submarine attacks on German vessels are described as exceedingly rare with few ships able to navigate the seas.
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