Secret journalism pact over armed ships in submarine war
June 14. The Committee on Public Information appeals to newspapers to refrain from publishing names of armed merchant vessels that encounter submarines. The policy aims to protect crews and vessels, citing Captain Fryatt's death and German attitudes. The navy requests restoration of the agreement to avoid dangerous precedents and protect merchant ships and captains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Committee On Public
United States
Fryatt
France
Hriti*sh
New York
New
Navy Department of the United States
General Strike at El Tigre Mine Sonora
A general strike began at the El Tigre mine sixty five miles southeast of Douglas on Sunday. Five hundred workers are affected with no disorder and a garrison in town. Workers’ committee demands arbitration with the company. management hopes for a quick settlement.
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Douglas
Acta
el Tigre
Hermosillo
Adolfo de la Huerta
Bonora
Saloon Keepers of El Paso Arrested
Brig Gen George Bell Jr orders strict enforcement of the new liquor sale law to soldiers. A raid on a Mexican quarter saloon found 150 soldiers drinking. other raids near Fort Bliss led to several saloon keepers being arrested.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morning Journal
Paso
Tex
George Bell, Jr
United States
Fort Hliss
Mountaineers Arrested Near Bull Mountain
In Roanoke Virginia on June 14 detectives and justice operatives arrested six persons at Bull Mountain between Coeburn and Norton. They are charged with firing at members of the Second Virginia Regiment on guard duty in the area. Earlier, W. W. McCoy and J. W. Phipps were jailed May 27 on a conspiracy charge after several narrow escapes from sniping were reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hoanoke
Department of Justice
Bull Mountain
Coeburn
Norton
Second Virginia
W. W. McCoy
J W Phipps
Labor Urges Swift Action on Food Legislation
Washington June 14 Organized labor appeals for quick passage of the administration food bill before July 1. Gompers urges unions to pressure Congress and the president to reduce the cost of living and curb speculation. He warns of hunger as a greater danger than foreign threats and notes the need to aid allies while feeding civilians. The bill aims to use food powers without dictating rationing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Organized
Congress
Ier Morning Journal
Washington
American Federation of Labor
Gompers
Federation of Labor
House of Representatives
United States
Organized Labor Movement
Belgium
France
Italy
Senate
Registration totals near ten million in war draft system
Washington reports wartime registration nearing 9.59 million of an estimated 10.08 million eligible men across 42 states and DC. Deficiency may drop below 440,000 as circuits complete tallies. White registrants lead with about 6.71 million, Negro 0.93 million, other groups totaling 2.95 million.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
District of Columbia
Warnerview
Naval Service
Germans Retreat Before Critior on Wide Front
Allied forces under Haig press a retreating German line on a broad front with heavy artillery bombardment. News reports indicate another major offensive is forthcoming in Belgium as operations continue.
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Critior
Haig
Belgium
Movement in Macedonia Forecast Signals Major War Shifts
The report notes abdication of King Constantine of Greece and departure of the royal party to a British warship for Schtegerland, hinting at early developments in the Macedonian theater. Entente troops consolidate in Greece including Piraeus and Thessaly amid ongoing front clashes and Greek frontier operations.
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Morieng Joupp
Messines
Field Marshal
Haig
Gaspard
Lyse
Styves
Ploegsteert Wood
Russia
Galicia
Caucasus
Constantine
Greece
Athens
Schtegerland
Piraeus
Thessaly
French War Office
Carso
Gorizia
Austro-Italia
Trentino
North Sea
Austrian Attacks Repulsed by Albanians
Rome reports on June 14 that Albanian defenders repelled a surprise assault on the Asingo planteau and a larger counterattack, both met with heavy enemy losses. Further actions northeast of Gorizia and near Castagnavizza were halted by artillery and disciplined defense with several minor probes thwarted.
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Rome
London
War Office
Gorizia
Carso
Castagnavizza
Violent Artillery Activity Reported on Multiple Fronts
Paris reports moderate artillery action across the front with intense fighting near Craonne and southeast of Corbeny. Belgian lines show heavy shelling around Steentsraete Lizerne and Hoesinghe with patrol clashes near Dixmude. On the eastern front local attacks are repelled, prisoners taken, as Thessaly notes cavalry recapturing Trikala and troops entering Larissa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
War Office
Craonne
Corbeny
Steentsraete
Lizerne
Hoesinghe
Perryman
Dixmude
Maustern
Thessaly
Trikala
Larissa
Ruth Law Narrowly Escapes Death in Air Flight
Miss Ruth Law aviator began a flight from St Louis to Chicago but had a gasoline tank explode over Lexington Kentucky. She diverted the plane downward to quench the flames with the wind and sustained facial burns though escaping serious injury. She planned to continue to Chicago if repairs are completed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruth Law
Morning Journal
St. Louis
A &T
Dallas District Still Is 3 557 000 Short
Subscriptions to the liberty loan in the eleventh federal district were 3 557 000 short of the 40 000 000 allotment when figures closed tonight in Dallas Texas. Officials believed the shortage would be made up before tomorrow’s close. Dallas oversubscription topped half a million dollars.
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Morning Journal
Dallas
Tex
Liberty Loan
Eleventh
Federal District
Dalas Federal Reserve Bank
Not Recurred Advance of Detachments Achieved
The text notes that the advance of our detachments has been effected with out difficulty, indicating successful progress with minimal resistance and no reported setbacks.
Germans Withdrawing on Extensive Front
London reports a Reuters dispatch from France noting the German retreat near the Messines ridge extending southward. British patrols harass the enemy as artillery bombards new positions. terrain is wet and marshy but currently flood-free due to drought, leaving strategic possibilities open.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Reuter
France
Messines Ridge
Gypsy Bands Pour Into War-Torn Spain
War refugees from Hungary fill Spain with music as gypsy bands flee France to avoid internment. Eastern and Spanish players mingle with Austrian and Polish singers, creating a festive, diverse scene at theatres halls and streets as the war disperses musicians westward.
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Madrid
Spain
France
Europe
Paris
Monte Carlo
Nice
Hungary
East
Pastor Imperio
Guylo
Fingers Keep Time to Latest Fox Trot at College
In Greeley Colorado on June 14 students at the State Teachers College business course use typewriter practice to music. Instructors report fingers lose awkwardness when timed to ragtime tunes and writing speed improves from about 25–30 wpm to 35–50 wpm with fewer mistakes as tempo increases.
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Greeley
Colo
State Teachers College
Thei
Golconda Mines Subscriptions Boost Liberty Loan Effort
The Golconda mining camp about twenty miles away subscribed $10,000 to the liberty loan today, with funds wired to the Federal Reserve Bank in San Francisco after banks closed. Golconda has a population around 200.
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Kingman
Avia
Golconda
Liberty Loan
Federal Reserve Bank
San Francisco
Light Attempt to Embroil Japan Cited in Tokio Report
A report published in Tokyo purports to paraphrase a note from Washington to China. The note’s credibility and origin are unclear, and the piece frames the Washington note as a potential misstep or misrepresentation.
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Japan
Washington
China
Tokio
Investigation into Source Under Way
A para phrase of a bogus Russian note purporting to cable from New York to Tokio Asahi is under investigation. The text claims Japan would mobilize troops in Manchuria if China disturbances arise and warns of entente tensions, prompting U.S. concern over Japan’s freedom to move.
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Washington
Tokio Asahi
New York
State Department
Far East
China
Japan
Russia
Germany
Manchuria
America
Storm Forces Congress to Recess Amid Thunderous Deluge
Washington, June 14. A raging storm with thunder lightning rain and hail disrupted the capital for over an hour. The din prevented Congress from hearing proceedings and both houses recessed as the weather raged.
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Washington
Congress
Weather Forecast for New Mexico This Week
Denver Coto reports Friday and Saturday will be fair in New Mexico with rising temperatures starting Friday. Warmer conditions expected on Friday ahead of the weekend.
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Denver
Coto
New Mexico
Kultur breaks out in the Cannibal Islands
Sydney dispatch reports a pro German movement among Fiji natives led by a figure claiming to be Ulumalua. The cult advocates a new era, vows a god's return, and supports Germany against Britain. Songs praise German victories and accuse Britain of oppression as authorities monitor the agitation. Fiji's population totals are given as 90,000 Fijians, 30,000 Hindus, 900 whites.
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OY Morning Journal
Sydney
Australia
Fiji Islands
Fiji
Viti Levu
Dakuwaga
Germany
Piji
Fire damages Colorado Fuel and Iron plant cooperage
An early morning fire at the Colorado Fuel and Iron steel plant cooperage in Pueblo caused about 100600 dollars in damage. The blaze started around 6 0 0 and was discovered after it had gained considerable headway with the cause not yet determined. The cooperage plant was wrecked and extensive damage occurred.
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Jojon Lopre
Lea
Pueblo
Colo
Cooperage Department
Colorado Fuel and Iron Company
Cooperage
Creede Flood Causes $25,000 In Property Damage
Creede Colorado reports Willow creek overflowing washing away several houses in lowlands. An oil tank displaced from foundations and the Commodore mine power house knocked out of service. Total damage about $25,000 to property.
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Morning Journal
Creede
Colo
Willow Creek
Commodore
President Wilson Pays Splendid Tribute To Flag
President Wilson on Flag Day proclaims Germany’s intrigues misled the world and America faced mustering arms. He recalls German threats on seas spies and plots to incite Mexico and Japan, urging unity as the nation prepares to send its men to fight for freedom and honor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilson
Flag
Germany
Morning Journal
Washington
America
Washington Monument
United States
High Seas
Berlin
Mexico
Japan
Europe
Asia
Perlin
Secret Service
Lansing
Liberty Loan drive nears $2 billion goal on final day
Washington June 14 The thirtieth day push for the liberty loan nears completion with indications the $2 billion target will be surpassed. Subscriptions flood in from coast to coast with New York Philadelphia Boston and Chicago among the leading districts as banks stay open to take last minute orders.
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Morning Journal
Washington
Liberty Loan
Treasury
New York
Philadelphia
Boston
Cleveland
Chicago
St. Louis
Kansas City
McAdoo
Bureau of Engraving and Printing
City of
Treasury Department
Federal Reserve Banks
Nevada exceeds Liberty Bond allotment by 25 percent
Nevada surpasses its Liberty Bond allotment by 25 percent, with an official report stating the state's allocation reached 2,500,000 dollars. Hal Lemmon, chairman of the subscription committee, announced the result.
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Ming Journal
Wine Reno
Nev
Nevada
McAdoo
Hal Lemmon
Massachusetts Voter Eligibles and Registration Update
The Massachusetts governor reports total voter registration at 869,323 with possible exemptions at 147,607. Estimated eligibles total 377,286, showing a large pool of potential voters in Boston and across the state.
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Boston
Massachusetts
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Ry Morning Journal
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Wing Journal
Erpecial Lease
Liberty
Kaiser
Oriental Island Empire
Reno
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