Pershing Arrives in France as War Vanguard
General John J. Pershing lands in Boulogne with staff and American troops marking the United States entry into World War I. He inspects a guard of honor, is greeted by French officials, and addresses press about America’s commitment to the war. The scene is marked by ovations, medals, and a major public welcome.
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Comptroller Plans Bank Roll of Honor Subscriptions
Washington June 13 The comptroller of the currency announced that national banks could conservatively subscribe on their own 6 percent of total resources to Liberty Bonds and that after July 1 a roll of honor would publish banks whose subscription reached 5 percent or more of their resources.
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Washington
Comptroller of the Currency Today
Goat Manure Sales Reach California Truck Farms
Santa Fe reports W A Heather has sold several carload shipments of goat manure from Bear Mountain goat ranch to California truck farmers who find it more valuable than bat guano.
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Santa Fe
W. A. Heather
Bear Mountain
California
Prosecution Scored Point in Bomb Case Ruling
A court ruling clarifies that prosecution evidence on the bomb that killed ten people in Frisco was not admitted. The decision centers on the composition and admissibility of movie pictures cited in the case.
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Mra. Rena Mooney
Frisco
Huge War Bill Reaches President For Signature
Washington reports the massive war budget, the largest single appropriation in U S history, moves to President Wilson for signature. It authorizes extensive army and navy spending and allots 750 million dollars for an American merchant marine to be built by the Shipping Board under Major General Goethals.
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House
Labor Leaders Call Government Action to Ease Suffering
Labor leaders urged the government to cut food costs or raise wages to avert widespread hardship. They stressed immediate measures to prevent a vast national suffering crisis.
Labor backs food control bills to lower prices
At a Washington conference on June 14 labor leaders urged immediate enactment of food control bills pledging support for a Hoover promised food administration. They argued prices can drop 20 percent, with White flour costs cited and middlemen profits trimmed. Hoover urged no new wage adjustments until distribution reforms prove effective.
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Red Cross Benefit Dividend Declared by Dupont
New York June 13. The DuPont de Nemours powder firm announced a special one per cent dividend for the Red Cross fund for the army totaling 600000 dollars. It is the second corporation to grant such aid after United States Steel which declared over 5560 Hou in a parallel move.
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Red Cross Fund
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Labor leader cabled for democracy at Petrograd conference
Washington June 13 Samuel Compers president of the American Federator of Labor cabled James Donevan representing organized labor in the United States diplomatic mission in Russia to contend for democracy and independence at the conference of socialistic bodies to be held in Petrograd
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Samuel Compers
American Federator of Labor
James Donevan
United States
Russia
Petrograd
Russian mission lands at Pacific port heading to Seattle
The Russian mission led by Horis A Bakhmeteff as special ambassador has arrived at a Pacific port with about forty members. They will first stop in Seattle, Washington, before proceeding to Washington.
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German Bombing Hit London City Kills 97 Wounds 437
Aerial attack by German bombers on London lasts fifteen minutes leaving 97 dead and 437 wounded. Authorities confirm recoveries and evacuations as the capital endures the raid.
London Air Raid Inflicts Heavy Losses on City Districts
German raid on London today caused 534 casualties with 97 killed and 437 wounded, mainly in the east end. A dozen bombs hit a railway station and a school with multiple deaths and injuries. about fifteen enemy aircraft were involved, with limited German losses reported and British defenses engaging them.
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Liberty Loan Undersubscribed Yet Rally Expected
News dispatch from Dallas notes Liberty loan undersubscribed as of today but faith remains that the public in the eleventh federal reserve district will rally in the final hours. The piece appeals to patriotism, references European suffering, and urges small subscribers to contribute before tomorrow noon deadline.
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Weather Forecast Denver June Tale For New Mexico
The Denver forecast indicates fair conditions for New Mexico on Thursday and Friday with warmer temperatures in the eastern portion.
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Weather snapshot for yesterday with temps and wind
Local weather summary reports a maximum of 88 degrees and a minimum of 46. The 6 pm reading shows 77 degrees with an east wind and clear skies.
London Bomb Raid Descriptions Calm Despite Casualties
Reported air raid over London caused civilian deaths including children and widespread property damage. Civilians sheltered as clerks, workers, and students faced shattered buildings and fires. schools dismissed while King George attended Buckingham Palace investiture amid the chaos.
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U Boat Toll Rises in Weekly Shipping Losses
London June 13 The admiralty weekly shipping report shows 22 British merchantmen over 1 600 tons sunk by mine or submarine and 10 under that tonnage plus six fishing vessels. The figures mark a sharp rise from last week, with the total the largest in four months.
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Morning Journal
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London
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Liberty Loan Shortfall Topped by Noon Friday Drive
Treasury officials report the liberty loan shortfall surpassed by Tuesday night's returns, with New York oversubscribing while other districts lag. McAdoo urges a final two day push, warning no extension will be granted as he calls for patriotic effort to reach the $2 billion target.
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Bill to restrict food conversion in liquor production
Washington June 13 a senate agriculture committee ordered reported a bill to forbid the wartime manufacture of foodstuffs into distilled spirits and malt liquors. The measure also would empower the president to requisition supplies or to secure alcohol for war needs if necessary.
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Washington
Senate Agriculture Comittee
Rockefeller Makes Fourth 5 Million Liberty Loan Subscription
New York on June 13 John D Rockefeller today completed his fourth subscription of five million dollars to the liberty loan.
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John D. Rockefeller
Liberty Loan
Wives Propose Husbands' Draft Exemption Deputies Report
Washington officials note letters from wives and sweethearts asking draft exemptions, but several women instead request their husbands be conscripted. The surge in correspondence to the provost marshal general's office reflects wartime anxiety and morale as readers seek direct action on military service.
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Morning Journal
Washington
Liberty bonds oversubscribed in Utah
East Lake City Utah June 13 Liberty bonds subscriptions announced by the committee in charge show Utah oversubscribed its six and a half million dollar allotment with seven hundred thousand dollars in subscriptions reported today by the committee.
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