Debating Food Bill as Hunger Fears Rise in Congress
Administration leaders in Congress say public sentiment is growing against food control delays and expect final passage within weeks. Senators from both parties push for broad government power to regulate food prices and curb speculation while opponents warn of constitutional risks and executive seizure fears.
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Morals and hopes tied in Anglo American mission
British Foreign Secretary Arthur Balfour told the House of Commons that the United States mission yielded the greatest and most beneficent development in international relations. He praised the spontaneous American enthusiasm and shared moral aims, saying the England–America alliance rests on ideals, not conquest, and will endure as long as both pursue these aims.
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Anaconda News Highlights From The Standard Page
Teleeneral mediator heads to Butte as the court case nears. Sensational disclosures anticipated amid poor coal and transport issues. Stateside headlines cover miners’ plight, Red Cross fundraising, Navy manpower, and a national call to service. College medicos may join France bulk.
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France
America will not turn back says Balfour to colleagues
Balfour tells colleagues that America will not turn back and has been placed to the low.
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Unmarried Men Called Upon To Enlist In Army
President Wilson issued a wartime recruiting proclamation designating June 28 to 30 as regular army recruiting week. He called unmarried men aged 18 to 40 with no dependents to enroll to fill the ranks for the war effort, aiming for 70,000 new enlistments. The move follows army officials’ concerns over slow recruitment rates.
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Mooney trial centers on witness sightings of Billings near bomb site
In San Francisco on June 20 the trial of Mrs. Rena Mooney for murder in the July bomb explosion focused on Warren K. Billings sightings. Three witnesses placed him about a mile from the scene before the blast, including Miss Sadie Edeau in Oakland and Peter Vidovich, a retired miner, with times around 1:16 to 1:30 p.m., while the explosion occurred at 2:08 p.m. The testimonies varied as to Billings location and actions, with Mrs. Mooney linked to him and to Thomas J. Mooney, both under death or life sentences for related murders.
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Thomas J. Mooney
Girl Student Acquitted In Anti Draft Trial
New York June 2 jury acquitted Eleanor Parker a Barnard College senior and Owen Cattell and C F Phillips Columbia University students of conspiring to deter young men from registering under the draft law. Parker testified she saw the pamphlet You Will Be Drafted before May 18 but did not read its altered form after the law took effect. The court ruled actions before the draft law was effective were legal. Cattell and Phillips trial to go to the jury.
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Government Coal Pool Proposed by Federal Commission
Washington report to Congress urges pooling of coal production and distribution and of rail and water transportation under a government agency. It warns a serious shortage next winter unless immediate legislation enacts a unified coal and transport system with pricing tied to production costs plus a standard profit.
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Red Cross campaign totals reach 43 million in three days
Washington reports about 9 million pledged toward the 100 million goal with overall receipts near 43.5 million. Officials note smaller daily totals but expect larger returns as canvassing continues through the closing Monday. In New York City the district has donated 33.22 million of its 40 million quota as the whirlwind drive continues.
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Weather forecast shows little temp change through Friday
The forecast indicates day and Friday will remain with minimal temperature shifts and similar conditions. No significant wind or precipitation expected, keeping steady warm or cool ranges across the period.
British Shipping Losses Rise in Week
London reports 27 British ships over 1 600 tons and 29 under 1 600 sunk by U boats, the highest weekly toll since April. The tally includes ships over and under 1 600 tons, with several attacked unsuccessfully. Total toll since mid April reaches 303 vessels sunk, with 220 over 1 600 tons.
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Belgium Expresses Gratitude To United States For Aid
Washington dispatch reports Baron Moncheur head of the Belgian war mission praising America for material assistance and sympathy in Belgium during famine and war. He lauds Mr Hoover for directing food relief and notes Belgium’s factories ruined and workers sent to Germany as part of economic devastation.
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Dunn named as man who wanted wife killed in Dunn murder plot
J Dunn charged with murdering his wife Mequillan Dunn was identified by confessed killer Redenbaugh as the man who asked for his wife's death. Redenbaugh testified that Mike Moore, a bartender and convicted fixer, relayed Dunns request. The court allowed hearsay on the murder plot with assurance it would be later tied to a conspiracy. St. Paul, June 20.
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United States Mediator Heads to Butte for Labor Talks
A federal mediator, backed by the U S Department of Labor, travels from Washington to Butte to assist in settling copper district labor disputes and to prevent train disruptions on the Milwaukee line. The official role, under Secretary W B Wilson, aims to curb walkouts by miners and engineers, with votes on strikes expected tomorrow and results likely by midnight. The situation involves Montana Power, Western Federation of Miners tensions, and evolving union alignment as electricians consider joining miners.
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Sensational disclosures in the Cruger murder case
New York on June 20 police move to deep probe after sensational claims spark a wide inquiry. Police Commissioner Woods orders Inspector Faurot to investigate missing girls tied to the Cruger case and alleged white slave networks, aiming to name responsible officials and pursue Alfredo Cocchi’s extradition from Italy. Miss Consuelo La Rue’s broken leg leads to renewed warnings while witnesses fear retaliation.
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