Flying Squadron to canvass Bluefield for War Savings Stamps
The Flying Squadron meets to organize a citywide house to house canvass from June 24 to 28 for War Savings Stamps. A census of every wage earner over fourteen is planned with district captains named and a 2:30 pm Elks meeting to finalize materials and assignments.
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Red Cross
Markle
Bluefield
Messrs
Archer
Hooper
W. E. Gilkeson
J. B. Pearson
Cc. R. Murray
A. G. McCue
H. L. Moore
Simms
Hoge Mason
G. K. Y. Hill
Elks’ Parlors
Murray
Flying Squadron
France
Belgium
H. 8
Mable
CC. R. Mara
Women’s Roles in War Service and Red Cross Work
The article explores women's employment during wartime, asking what jobs they prefer if not employed, and whether women participate in Red Cross or similar relief work. It discusses suitable occupations and possible alternatives for women supporting the war effort.
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Red Cross
McAdoo Plans West Tour to Rest Throat in June
Secretary McAdoo may tour the western states in the next few weeks instead of staying at White Sulphur Springs. He will avoid speeches and conferences that strain his throat as he recuperates.
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McAdoo
West
Washington
White Sulphur Springs
W. Va
Optimistic British Press Notes German Setbacks in Western Front
London reports growing optimism as German efforts stall north of the Oise and near Compiegne. French forces hold the Alane belt while counterattacks and heavy German losses mark a tougher, southward push.
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London
Ottawa
Teutons
Oise
Carlepont Wood
Alane
Aisne
Compiegne
French Troops Halt German Offensives on Two Fronts
French forces in Macedonia push 9.5 miles along an 11 mile front, seize 11 villages, and take 130 prisoners. In the Montdidier to Noyon sector and south of the Oise, German efforts wane with French and English resistance stalling advances and recapturing gains. American units in the Toul area win honors as German losses mount.
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Macedonia
Montdidier
Noyon
Oise
Villers-Cotterets
Courtelles
Mery
Aisne
Soissons
Waversine
Courcy
German War Office
Chateau-Thierry
Bouresches
Bellau Wood
Toul
Americans Hold Belleau Wood and Bombard Dommary
American lines north of Chateau Thierry held after repelling large German assaults. Marines captured about four hundred prisoners in Belleau Wood aided by precise artillery. bombed Dommary Baroncourt station and reported all planes returned. Prisoners praised American fighting skill, with six officers among them and one sergeant in command of a company.
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Washington
Chateau-Thierry
Pershing
Deileau Wood
Dommary-Maroncourt
Belleau Wood
Belléau-Bourches
Dommary-Baroncourt
Mers
France
Associated Press
Chateau. Thierry
Germany
United States
Marne
Senate votes down rule to limit debate during war
Washington June 13 The senate refused to limit its debate during the war. A 41 to 34 vote defeated Senator Underwood of Alabama's proposal to cut short speeches. Spirited debate marked the discussion with several Democratic senators joining Republicans in opposing the measure.
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Washington
Senate
Underwood
Alabama
Weekly reviews of battle front happenings
Washington June 13. The war department will provide weekly reviews of European battle events to the American public. Secretary Baker said the public needs a clearer understanding and asked General March, chief of staff, to arrange the arrangement with newspaper correspondents in Washington.
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Washington
Europe
War Department
Baker
General March
War Savings Day Proclaimed by City Leader
Mayor O Stahlman calls Bluefield citizens to observe June 28 1918 as War Savings Day urging residents to subscribe to War Savings Stamps after 8 pm and promote sales to the limit allowed by law.
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Bluefield
Secretary of the Treasury
O. Stahlman
Wilson backs federal woman suffrage in letter to Catt and Shaw
President Wilson emphasizes in a White House meeting with Mrs. Carrie Chapman Catt and Dr. Anna Howard Shaw that the Senate should pass the suffrage amendment this session. He endorses the demand that women be admitted to the franchise as a moral imperative and a debt of gratitude for wartime service.
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Washington
Wilson
Senate
House
Carnie Chapman Catt
Nal Woman Suffrage Association
Anna Howard Shaw
White House
America
Senate of the
United States
Lever Withdraws From Senatorial Race To Stay In House
Representative Lever of South Carolina withdraws from the bid for senator at the request of President Wilson. Wilson wants Lever to remain as chairman of the agriculture committee, citing loyalty and continued valued service. Senator Tillman seeks re election amid several other contenders.
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Washington
Lever
South Carolina
Wilson
House
Committee On Agriculture
Tillman
Bonar Law to Move 500 Million War Grant in Commons
In the house of commons on Tuesday Andrew Bonar Law the chancellor of the exchequer is expected to move a war appropriation of 500000000 pounds sterling. This would raise total wartime appropriations since the war began to 7342000000 pounds.
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London
House of Commons
Andrew Bonar Law
West Virginia and Virginia Weather Forecast Outlook
West Virginia remains fair Friday and probably Saturday. Virginia expects fair and warmer conditions Friday with Saturday partly cloudy skies.
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West Virginia
Virginia
Realignment of French Armies Eases Compeigne Situation
Washington reports realignment of French troops defending Compeigne from northeast and southeast relieved a threatened cutoff from Oise valley advances. Germans may shift to Montdidier and flank, but heavy costs halted pushes. American marines checked southward flanking near Villers-Cotterets wood.
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Washington
Compeigne
Oise
Chateau-Thierry
Marne
Montdidier-Noyon
Picardy
Aisne
Soissons
Laigne
Compiegne
Villers-Cotterets
Montdidier-Athenis
Ford Accepts Michigan Senate Nomination Offer
Henry Ford announced he would accept the nomination for senator from Michigan if tendered, saying he was urged by President Wilson. He framed service as a sacrifice and pledged to assist the president in the current readjustment and great work ahead.
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Washington
Henry Ford
Michigan
Wilson
iMr
Ford
Creel Repudiates Editorial Articles From Denver
George Creel chairman of the committee on public information repudiated editorial articles written by himself in Denver seven years ago. The remarks came during the closing hours of a two day examination before a house appropriations sub committee.
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Washington
Denver
Congress
George Creel
Committee On Public Information
House
Creel explains wartime articles amid campaign heat
Mr. Creel said the articles were written in the heat of a campaign by the newspaper he worked for and do not reflect his views. Sub-committee members accepted the explanation and consider a $2,005,000 budget for the Committee on Public Information for the coming year. No vote yet, but most items likely to be approved.
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Creel
Committee On Public Information
Operators Open to Higher Taxes on War Profits
Washington hearing before the house ways and means committee heard zinc and lead mine operators argue for increased war revenue taxes citing large profits from the war. Temple Chapman of Missouri urged higher rates noting mine lifespans are short. Geo W Graham of New York pressed classification of motor trucks for tax burdens or exemptions and warned taxes may be passed to consumers.
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Washington
Temple Chapman
Missouri
House Ways and Mens Committee
Chapman
Geo. W. Graham
New York City
National Automobile Chamber of Commerce Motor Trust Company
French Strike Heavy Blow Near Matz River
French troops repelled the German advance on the eastern front and forced the enemy back to the north bank of the Matz river, according to the war office announcement.
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Paris
War Office
Matz
Germany to declare eastern U S coast a danger zone
Berlin dispatch says the German admiralty plans to warn neutral ships and declare the eastern coast of the United States and Mexico to Canadian waters a danger zone. Officials doubt the plan's value, preferring continued raids in the North Sea and adjacent waters.
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London
United States
Mexico
Canadian
Exchange
Amsterdam
Berlin
Washington
Holland
Atlantic
Germany
North Sea
Peace Treaty Signed Between Key Powers
A peace treaty was signed between Turkey and the Trans-Caucasus government, announced by a telegram from Constantinople. The event occurred in Amsterdam on June 13.
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Amsterdam
Turkey
Constantinople
Grand Council Opens Annual Meeting of UCT in Bluefield
The twenty second annual session of the Grand Council of the United Commercial Travelers opened at Mason Hall Bluefield with patriotic songs and speakers. Supreme Counselor T J Phelps noted 300 more initiations than any prior year as the flag with 34 stars hung in front of the rostrum. Bluefield leaders O Siahiman and D E B French welcomed visitors and praised wartime efforts including Liberty Bonds War Savings and Red Cross drives.
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Grand Council of the Order of United Commercial Travelers
Kentucky
Virginia
West Virginia
Maryland
Masonic Hall
W. M. Mortell
Grace Methodist Church
T. 8
Hamilton
Bland Street Methodist Church
America
T. J. Phelps
Order
O. Siahiman
Bluefield
D. EB. French
Bluefield Chamber of Commerce
French
United Commercial
Red Cross
James A. Hughes
Huntington
o_ bers
War Savings
Hughes
United States
Walter D. Murphy
United
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Timor
Huw
Masonic Auditorium
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