LYNCHING OF ELI PERSONS DELAYED FOR MISSISSIPPI CROWD
In Memphis on May 22 Eli Persons, condemned for the murder of 16 year old Antoinette Rappel, is burned alive in a steel cage as thousands observe. Mississippians arrived after a delay to witness the lynching while many women and girls watched.
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Eli Persons
Antoinette Rappel
Tennessee
Red Cross
Memphis
Tenn
Miss Rappel
Germany
Mississippi
Holly Springs
Persons
How drafted citizens are organized into huge U S Army
The War Department outlines the draft process for civilians becoming soldiers. On June 5, they register at their precinct, then await notification of exemption or selection. If chosen, they report to a local armory, receive equipment, and are moved to a training camp with a right to challenge exemptions in federal court.
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U.S. Army
War Department
British weapon depots hit by British artillery on western front
British forces destroyed a large German ammunition depot northeast of Queant on the Arras Cambrai road. The war office bulletin notes no new gains in the Bullecourt area but reports German counter attacks on recently won British positions. Trench raids north of Armentières and east of Epron occurred with British success.
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London
Arras-Cambrai
War Office
Queant
Hindenburg
Bullecourt
Ephy
Armentillers
Supreme Patriotism Test Draws Near on June 5
The article describes a June 5 draft test where relatives try to shield 21 to 30 year olds eligible for service. It warns of penalties for false statements and evasion, detailing misdemeanor or court martial outcomes and stressing the spread of the president's message to families seeking to keep loved ones at home.
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District Court of
United States
Lome
Grand Jury Acts Quickly in Gases Case
The grand jury returned presentments against H. H. Fauver Frank Mason and William Armstead for liquor law violations. Fauver cited for bringing liquor into the state Mason a fugitive from justice bail forfeit and armsman to produce Mason Armstead accused of storing liquor at a restaurant and serving a minor. Jury handled about a dozen cases in under two hours and adjourned. W. G. Conway presided with T. S. Jolliffe Ira S. Copper D. L. Wyndham George H. Eagle J. H. Lamp J. M. Orndorff T. J. Cooper C. E. Huntsberry and R. W. Schultz members.
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Star
Corporation Court
H. H. Fauver
Frank Mason
William Armstead
Fauver
Mason
Physican
James
H. Lockhart
Lockhart
Armstead
James Catlett
Mr. W. G. Conway
Messrs
T. S. Jolliffe
Ira S. Copper
D. L. Wyndham
George H. Eagle
J. H. Lamp
J. M. Orndorff
T. J. Cooper
C. E. Huntsberry
R. W. Schultz
Mind Reading Dog at The Empire Tonight
Display ad touts the same marvel novelty act that drew crowds in Baltimore last week. See the mind reading dog perform tonight or tomorrow at The Empire theater.
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the Empire
Baltimore
Suspect Arrested in Liquor Case After Sack Found
A man was arrested after a sack of liquor and beer were found. He admitted to joining an auto party to Charlestown and back by 2 a.m. Sunday. He claimed only to pass the scene an hour after the incident and was released on his own recognizance pending further hearing. Other locals visit relatives in Harpers Ferry and Wilmington.
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Dove
Doran
Charlestown
National Avenue
East Lane
Russian affairs causing concern across allied powers
London dispatch reports Petrograd signals that Russia may seek a wartime aims revision via a conference with the Entente. Premier Lloyd George has proposed redrawn borders on racial lines, stirring dissatisfaction among Russian socialists as M Tereschtenko meets allied envoys to discuss the crisis. Cross currents in Russia heighten anxiety in allied capitals and war minister Kerensky is seen as pivotal but unproven.
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The
Star
London
Confernos
Petrograd
Entente Chancelleries
Russia
Lloyd George
Europe
M. Tereschtenko
Kerensky
Brazil Nears War With Germany Says Rio Dispatches
Buenos Aires reports from Rio de Janeiro say Brazil is very near to war with Germany. Some messages claim the President will advise a declaration of war in his message this afternoon.
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Brazil
Germany
the Star
Buenos Aires
Rio Janeiro
Republic
No Conscription of Labor on Farm Proclaimed
Washington reports a definite decision against conscripting farm labor. The Council of National Defense and the agriculture and labor departments favor voluntary work and oppose extending conscription to industry. Labor leaders vow to fight any such move, with voluntary service pledged by labor organizations. The government aims to supplement state efforts and coordinate mobilization under existing laws.
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Washington
Council of National Defense
Departments of Agriculture and Labor
Department of Labor
School Division Not a Wise Move in Frederick County
Editor Frederick County Citizen urges Winchester and Frederick County to avoid segregating the school system. The writer argues Winchester benefits Frederick County and condemns exclusiveness while endorsing expansion and countywide unity to lift their resources and citizenship.
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Winchester
Frederick County
Jap. the Barber Fractures a Leg in Winchester
Mr. Sidner Curl a popular West Piccadilly street barber known as Jap. the Barber slipped from an automobile and fractured his left leg above the ankle. Dr. Chas. R. Anderson attended him and he remains confined to his Faulkner building apartment on West Winter street. Friends express regret at his misfortune.
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Mr. Sidner
Jap”) Curl
West Piccadilly Street
Chas. R. Anderson
Faulkner Building
West Winter Street
Curl
Winchester
Prices Paid Today In Grain Markets in Baltimore area
At the close of Baltimore wholesale markets this afternoon spot wheat was quoted at 3.09 and corn at 1.79. Local dealers offered 2.80 for wheat after the close. Mrs Edward Giles returned to Washington yesterday after visiting her brother and sister in law on West Cork Street.
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Miseés
Bertie and
Emma Conner
Mrs. T. M. Conner
Harpers Ferry
W. Va
Baltimore
Edward Giles
Washington
John .Hi. Seal
West Cork Street
Labor shortages push southern workers to migrate north
Appeals flood southern states as labor departments from the north mobilize to recruit farm labor of all kinds. Southern Negro workers who went north in the past three years for munition plants are stranded in large cities and will be moved back if possible, officials say, to address the southern labor shortage.
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Departments of Labor and Agriculture
North
National Registration Day to Be Treated as Holiday
Nationwide patriotic demonstrations will mark universal military service registration on June 5. Governors mayors chamber leaders and bands will lead a national holiday to honor registrants with emblems bearing I am registered are you as committees stand by at every registration booth.
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Washington
Chambers of Commerce
Germany
Council of National Defense
Baker
Wilson
Uncle Sam
War draft preparations placed under Adjutant General Sale
Virginia officials announce that Adjutant General William Wilson Sale will direct all plans for the June 5 registration day and oversee the draft process for the new US army. The federal government will cover expenses, and Governor Stuart calls broad publicity and full newspaper cooperation.
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Department
Virginia
William Wilson Sale
Stuart
Army of the
United States
States Biggest Flag At Hopewell
What is believed to be Virginia's largest American flag, 36 feet long and 20 feet wide, is to be unfurled over the E. I. du Pont de Nemours plant in Hopewell. Miss Frances Beverley departed today for a lengthy visit with friends in Washington, New York and other eastern cities.
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Hopewell
Virginia
E. I. du Pont de Nemours & Co
Frances Beverley
Washington
New York
Atlanta Fire Devastates City: Halted Only by Dynamite
A massive Atlanta blaze last night swept about 100 blocks in a largely obscure colored section, destroying residences and many negro cabins. Fire fought with dynamite to save the city. damage estimated at 2 to 3 million dollars. One death, dozens injured, thousands homeless. City under martial rule. relief limited to local help.
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Georgia
Atlanta
Fort McPherson
Auditorium
Négro Odd Fellows
Acre
Berlin Faces Potato Shortage and Meat Ration Cut
Berlin residents may receive only five pounds of food per person this week with cakes for those missing. Pork will be sold only on Thursdays and a meat ration cut after August 15 is considered. Agricultural expert Pret Weldner suggests Nebuchadnezzar like eating grass using red clover and alfalfa in meals.
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Coppnhagen
Berlin
Pret
Weldner
Passau
Bavaria
Theople
Nebuchadnezzar
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Wire
S. J. Swimley
Brucetown
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H. W. Ebert
Maine
H. H. Baker's
East
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Ouspegt
John B. Hoffman
Wilmington, del
Foreign
Editor
General Sale
Hodges
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