Victory Liberty Loan Oversubscribed Across Districts
Unofficial advices show heavy buying exceeding the required amount as Minneapolis and St Louis districts report oversubscriptions near five percent. Officials estimate final subscriptions may reach about $9.0 to $9.6 billion of the $6 billion target.
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Washington
Foun
Accent
Glass
Ion
Hax
Great Liberty Loan Organization
Minneapolis
St. Louis
Cleveland
Chicago
Silver price advances after export restrictions lifted
New York May 10 reports that government removal of silver export restrictions caused a sharp rise in prices with bar silver at 1.11 dollars an ounce. Brokers note unsettled markets in London due to heavy buying for India China and other nations. In the Orient silver is used mainly for coinage while Northern Europe uses it for various purposes.
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New York
Lonedon
India
China
Orient
Europe
Prussian Protection Pledge Amid Peace Terms Debate
A joint proclamation by the imperial and Prussian governments in Eastern Germany promises protection to the populations while outlining territorial changes proposed in the peace treaty. The Social Democratic Party has scheduled meetings nationwide Tuesday to discuss the terms of peace.
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Germany
Wise
Social Democratic Party
Clemenceau Warns Germany No Argument Over Terms
German notes after peace terms prompt a week of mourning in Berlin with bans on theater, cabaret, dancing, gambling, and horse racing. Reports say Germany will counter with a plan for a peace of right while President Wilson remains firm on Adriatic issues and vows defending liberty globally.
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Elnment
Greater
Berlin
Karlshorts
Philipsburg Merchant Frank Lambert Murdered In Store
Missoula report says Frank Lambert a Philipsburg merchant was assaulted from behind with a club and killed in his store about midnight. The thief escaped with a large sum from the safe as coins lay scattered and the safe door stood open while Mrs. Lambert slept nearby.
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Missoula
Philipsburg
Frank Lambert
Hundreds of Rioters Held in Hamburg Jails
The Associated Press reports that more than 600 people were arrested in Hamburg on rioting charges amid recent disturbances. Authorities say the suspects face accusations of plunder, seditious acts, and disrupting public order as the investigation continues under government oversight.
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Associated Press
Berlin
Hamburg
Levien
Rovtor Levine
Russian Reds Release Soldiers and Y Men
News from New York May 10 states Bolsheviks freed five wounded American soldiers of the 339th United States infantry and Merl V Arnold a Lincoln Neb M C A secretary. A letter from the U S Minister Iva Morris in Stockholm confirms the release and notes six Russian prisoners freed. The report mentions British prisoners and the need for MI CA workers aiding Sof Far in. The line of transmission indicates Moscow to Sweden.
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New York
United States Int
Merl V. Arnold
Lincoln
Neb
Iva. N. Morris
Stockholm
Royal Beots Iter
Penningroth
Aeeres
Sof Far'in
Tary
India
Pritral Empires
Moscow
Sweden
Navy May Try Airship Transatlantic Flight From Montauk
St John s Newfoundland May 10 The United States Navy may launch a transatlantic airship voyage aligned with its seaplanes The C 5 dirigible would leave Montauk for Newfoundland then perhaps England if the trial trip succeeds The plan hinges on weather and arrangements and Trepassey Bay readiness The NC 4 hauler and Trepassey Bay crews prepare for a possible Azores crossing with reports on weather and navigation ahead
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Newfoundland
United States Navy
Montauk
St John's
Harry G. Hawker
Fredericks Ktaynham
Montauke Point
Chatham Light
Mass
Trepney Bay
Navy Department
Atlantic
Agores
Trepansey Bay
Mothers Day Observances Honor Silent War Mothers
Washington May 10 American mothers, silent sufferers of war, will be accorded special honors at church services tomorrow as Mothers Day observances begin. By Wilsons direction the flag will be displayed on government buildings and at homes to express love and reverence for the nations mothers. General March saluted mothers, noting their sons return from service and the remarkable war effort shaped by maternal sacrifices. Secretary Baker praised the mothers who gave their loved ones, saying gratitude is deepest in victory.
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Washington
Wilson
General March
Ral March
United States
Baker
American Legion caucus denounces draft dodgers and aliens
At St Louis May 10 the legion conclave condemned draft evaders and alleged aliens, backed deportation for resisters, and urged swift action by Congress and the war department. Delegates praised Theodore Roosevelt while rejecting a six month enlistment bonus and pushing for federal aid to employ soldiers postwar. A temporary constitution was adopted designating membership for all veterans and outlining state and local units.
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Bewa
Organization of Soldiers and Sailors Marines
Richard Poster
K. City
Camp Funston
War Department
Congress
LW. W
Ero
Dowt Vray
Roosevelt
Theodore Roosevelt
Calicun
Legion
Army
Pavy
Marine Corps
Germans Push Back On Peace Terms Amid League Fuss
Paris, May 10. The German peace delegation stamps the draft treaty as unacceptable in key points, saying the promise to the German people is being broken. They caution many demands cannot be carried out and insist on German input on practical suggestions. A second letter outlines German views on the League of Nations.
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League of Nations
Germany
Isc Suance
Therman
Howe
Associated Press
Paris
Rmistice
Fragmented Standard Today OCR Item Noted
A damaged OCR snippet from The Standard Today mentions soft drinks rules, visitor limits, and Boy Scout payments. It also references attorney Morrissey, a chorus debut, health of beer, police doubts, a life-taking event, a prison sentence, advertising, prohibition effects, and a dramatic list of terms.
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Jackson
Morrissey
Montana
Uo Polriera
Meiner
Guerra Sation
Butte
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