Goethals Holds Up Wooden Ship Building Clash
Washington six eight engineers of the Emergency Fleet Corporation warn that abandoning the wooden ship program jeopardizes war logistics. They cite contractor offers for 496 ships in 12 months and 786 in 18 months, rejected over design and cost terms while General Goethals demands lump sum bids.
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Shipping Board
FR. H.clark
F. A. Eustis
Cor PR
Clark
Eustis
General Goethals
Lidefustd
Denman
Boston
Hartin
New York
Icy. Fleet Corporation
Goethal
Dea
Suc
Cess
William Denman
Goethals
American Flag in Italy Displays Growth of War Spirit
In Rome on June 8 the Stars and Stripes gained popularity after the U S entry into the war though flag scarcity limits display in public places. An 84 star historical banner appeared in a street protest marking the war declaration and hundreds of button hole flags were tossed near the American Embassy and later worn by Romans.
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Rome
United States
Baltimore
Foodstuffs Up 98 Percent Since War Began
The Board of Trade Labor Gazette reports UK food prices have risen 98 percent since the war started. Beef and mutton lead gains, with beef up 93 to 135 percent and mutton 92 to 136. Other items such as fish flour sugar cheese potatoes bread and milk show double digit increases. In London food costs now exceed twice July 1914 levels.
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London
United Kingdom
Board of Trade Labor Gazette
Drafted Men Can Become Officers Early in Service
Washington reports that drafted volunteers can earn commissions through new officer training camps. Gen McCain outlines selection from reserves, regulars, National Guard, and prior camps, with age 20 years 9 months to 31 target. Quotas assign first districts to Governor's Island, Port Erie, and Fort Porter for exams.
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Washington
McCain
National Guard
Lower
New York
Governor's Island
Upper New York
Fort Porter
New Jersey
Regular Army
Secretary Baker urges rank equity for American commanders
Secretary Baker urged the House and Senate Military Affairs committees to restore the grade of Lieutenant General to align American commanders with allies in France. Major General is the current highest rank. The piece discusses morale, the draft, and the expected positive social and personal development from military service, noting home front impacts and the celebratory, courageous mood in camps.
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Baker
House
Senate
France
Germans restrict coats under new clothing rules
Copenhagen reports the German Imperial Clothing Bureau allows only an elderly or disabled person to own both a winter and a summer overcoat. Applicants for two coats must provide a medical certificate. Also noted is Ww A Clark, former senator, purchasing five million dollars in Liberty bonds.
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Copenhagen
Denmark
Germany
Imperial Clothing Bureau
Wilson Appeals Confederate Vets on Registration Day
President Wilson speaks in Washington urging veterans to support the government and view military service as a civic duty. He extols obligation over voluntary spirit as young men register nationwide. Photos depict guard lines, crowds awaiting registration, and Chinese entrants.
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Confederate Veterans
Washington
Wilson
Congress of the
United States
Union
Hood
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