Paris Honors Pershing with Enthusiastic Welcome
Paris opens arm to Major General Pershing and his staff with massive demonstrations. Crowds fill Place de la Concorde as flags wave from windows and from parade routes. Generals Joffre and Painlevé join official receptions while Paris notes the historic grand welcome surpassing recent returns.
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Paris
Pershing
Place de la Concorde
Second Cavalry
Hotel Des Invalides
Napoleon
Per
Ambas
Sharp
Palace of
Preai
Poincare
Madame Poincare
Satna Ribot
Painleve
Joffre
Viviani
Chamber of Deputies
United States
Ambassador Sharp
Gen
Paria
George of
England
Gen. Pershing
America
Canton
Mion Pershine
Fire and Explosion Kill 10 at Sugar Plant in Brooklyn
A blast and fire at American Sugar Refining Co. Brooklyn plant caused about 1 million dollars in damage. Two men are dead and three more may die. scores injured and many unaccounted for earlier were found or remain missing as fire crews could not enter the wrecked building. The missing include Henry Nidrin, seen inside minutes before the explosion.
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New York
American Sugar Refining Co
Brooklyn
Henry Nidrin
Bridgeport Upbeat Rally Pushes Liberty Bond Total Near 4 Million
An eleventh hour drive by men of small means and many women and children boosted Bridgeport Liberty Loan subscriptions toward the 4 million dollar goal. Banks stay open 7 to 8 pm for selling bonds, with official close at midnight tomorrow. Major subscriptions came from American Chain Co and Hincks Bros. & Co, while Boy Scouts and various unions reported strong showings.
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Bridgeport
Liberty Loan
Reserve Bank of the District
American Chain Co
Linger Oe Co
Howard Speer
Hincks Bros. & Co
Bullard Machine Tool
Cornwall & Patterson
James Staples & Co
Wiliam J. Nichols
Mrr
Nichols
No Extension of Time Says McAdoo
Washington June 14 before noon tomorrow the Liberty loan subscription period closes and a total between 200 million and 300 million must be subscribed to reach 2 billion. Treasury figures show declines in most areas except New York and no extension was granted. Secretary McAdoo praised national enthusiasm after his final tour speech and urged immediate subscriptions. District total reached 872 million in New York Fed district as of 10 a.m., with clerks behind on recorded amounts.
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E. B. Gallaher
Clover Manufacturing Co
Norwalk
Washington
Treasury
New York
Liberty Sea
McAdoo
Liberty Loan
New York Federal Reserve District
Norwalk Over-Subscribed in Liberty Loan Drive
Special to The Farmer reports Norwalk, June 14 at 10 am, drawing ahead in Liberty Loan subscriptions. The city, after a big parade and patriotic demonstration, is judged likely to lead the state in war support. Official state allotment was $400,000 with local committee actions shaping the drive.
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Norwalk
Liberty Loan
War For Humanity
Portland
Ore
Oregon
Archbishop Aiding In Liberty Bond Campaign
Chicago priests join Archbishop Mundelein in urging parishioners to donate Liberty bonds at two points above par, crediting donors with a $20 premium per $1,000. The archbishop leads by example pledging $10,000, while Chicago volunteers pursue a $42 million district target and Oregon reports $1.5 million over sub scriptions beyond its $8.5 million quota.
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Chicago
G. W. Mundelein
Mun
Theyalso
United States
Enduring Peace Socialists Aim at Conference
In Stockholm on June 14 the German social democrats and unions met with the Dutch Scandinavian committee to discuss Alsace Lorriane and Belgium and prepare responses for questions raised by other delegations. They reaffirmed support for international arbitration armament limits abolition of prize law and suspending secret diplomacy while opposing economic war after military cessation and backing a general conference to restore permanent peace.
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Stockholm
German Social Democratic Party
International Socialist Conference
Alsace-Lorraine
Belgium
Copenhagen
Socialist Party
Thespian Club Shill Held On Fraud Charge
Charles F. Carey of 185 Arch Street was held on a breach of the peace charge after Thespian club operators John Piano George Gussman and Adolph Bensinger claimed he obtained $150 from them under false pretenses. Carey admitted receiving $150 as commissions for bringing players to the 176 Fairfield Avenue club but denied any use of funds to influence the General Assembly. The Thespian club holds a liquor license.
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Charles F. Carey
Arch Street
General Assembly
Carey
John Piano
George Gussman
Thespian Club
Adolph Bensinger
Kid Benson
E. O. Cronan
Fairfield Avenue
Bensinger
Rosenthal
New York
Redgate
Arrest Faging More Than 200 German Aliens
A report compares alien registration with state census blanks showing 208 German subjects in Bridgeport who failed to comply with Wilson proclamation. State census tallies 2,497 German aliens over 16 in the state, with 1,822 in 17 municipalities including Bridgeport, Hartford, Stamford, Bristol, Greenwich, New Haven, Waterbury and others.
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Bridgeport
Germany
Wilson
State Military Census Bureau
Bristol
Stamford
Greenwich
State Military Census ‘Bureau
Presdent Wilson
Perete
State Census Bureau
Hartford
Manchester
Meriden
Norwich
Plymouth
New Britain
Norwalk
Middletown
Naugatuck
New Haven
Waterbury
Torrington
Wallingford
Dinner to Edwards in Hartford honors General Edwards
Governor Holcomb hosted a Hartford dinner honoring General Clarence Edwards commander of the northeast department attended by Mayor Clifford B Wilson Frank Allen Compensation Commissioner E Buckingham and Edwin J Gaynor. Navy employees at the Portsmouth Navy Yard subscribed for 104000 Liberty Bonds.
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Clifford B. Wilson
Frank Allen
E. T .Buckingham
Edwin J. Gaynor
Hartford
Holcomb
Clarence Edwards
Northeast Department
Germany Promises Peace While War Rages In Europe
President Wilson warns on Flag Day that Germany has cemented autocracy across Europe and Asia, pursuing a so-called peace while continuing aggression. He notes U S troops fight to defend rights and honor, as Allied forces land in Greece and Constantine abdicates amid upheaval. The speech frames war aims, duty, and accountability before history.
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Washington
Wilson
Washington Monument
Germany
Europe
Mediterranean
Asia
United States
America
Tragedy of War Report Prompts Berlin Commentary
Berlin dispatch says the Berlin press declares a tragedy of war. The report notes Greece remains poorly informed due to limited telegraphic links, leaving Berlin with scant authentic details amid expanding conflict.
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Berlin
London
Greece
Labor strikes pressure food regulation push by July 1
Washington reports organized labor began a campaign to pass pending food bills by July 1 in hope of lower prices. The American Federation of Labor urged unions to press congress, following talks with President Wilson and Herbert Hoover. The goal is to curb food speculation and streamline distribution. Prices may drop as much as 30 percent.
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Washington
United States
Congress
American Federation of Labor
Wilson
Herert C. Hoover
Man Dies After Fall on Broad Street at Night
Edward C. Miller aged 40 died this morning at St. Vincent's Hospital from brain concussion after slipping on Broad Street last night. He lived on John Street and near Cannon Street, and was on his way home when his head struck the brick pavement. Medical Examiner Garlick ruled the death due to the injuries.
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Edward C. Miller
St. Vincent's Hospital
Broad Street
Miller
John Street
Cannon Street
Garlick
Barne
Denikine Named to Lead Western Front Armies
Petrograd June 14 General Denikin former chief of staff nominated to succeed General Gurko in command of the western front armies.
Weather: Thunder Showers Today in Connecticut
Connecticut weather report notes thunder showers this afternoon with fair skies tonight and Friday. Temperatures remain moderate and winds will be fresh from the south to the west.
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Connecticut
French Position Bombarded Heavily in Night Attacks
Paris reports no major engagements overnight as German forces intensively bombarded French positions at Braye Craonne Rheims and along the Meuse near Cumieres. Attacks on small posts were repulsed. a German trench was taken near Navarin farm with 10 prisoners.
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Paris
Braye
Craonne
Rheims
Meuse
Cumieres
Navarin Farm
German Statement Notes London Raid
Berlin reports a fleet of large aeroplanes bombed the London fort yesterday and all planes returned unharmed. London confirms Zeppelin L-43 destroyed over the North Sea. Bonar Law announced the loss in the House of Commons.
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London
Berlin
North Sea
Bonar Law
House of Commons
Japanese Mission to America Set for July Departure
Washington reports Japan will dispatch a mission to the United States with broad powers for diplomatic consultation. The group is expected to leave in the first week of July. Finance committee bills approved total 326491.41, including 22820 to Warren Brothers Company for payment.
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Washington
Japan
United States
Warren Brothers Company
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Phalerum Bay
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Ly River
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Messines
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