Liberty Loan Oversubscribed as Victory Campaign Nears Goal
Washington reports the fifth and final Liberty Loan oversubscribed with early figures indicating aggressive public response to "finish the job." Navy officials announce the Victory ship reaches New York with strong subscription momentum and district tallies show several regions achieving or exceeding quotas.
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Associated Press
Washington
United States
Port
Cowie
Navy
New York
Victory
Golden Gate
San Francisco
Victory Liberty
Treasury
Glass
Moon
Newsee
Shah
Removal of Silver Restrictions Felt
New York May 10 The British government's export ban removal triggered a sharp advance in silver bar to 1.41 per ounce in London New York markets after the Federal Reserve Board lifted the U S export ban earlier in the week Futures and prices showed a marked reaction as investors reassessed metal flows and supply signals.
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Associated Press
New York
Federal Reserve Board
Twelfth District Over Top for Victory Liberty Loan
John A. Calkins, governor of the Twelfth district Federal Reserve Bank, said late tonight that latest returns show the Twelfth district safely over its quota in Victory Liberty Loan subscriptions.
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Associated Press
San Francisco
Calif
John A. Calkins
Federal Reserve Bank
Liberty Oan
Kid Lands Whale Trout At Lander Creek Bend
Eight year old Fred Lord, son of Sheriff Gaylord, used a bamboo pole and spinner to reel in a three and three fourth pound native trout at the creek behind the courthouse in Lander Wyoming. The fish measured about twenty inches.
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Lander
Wyo
Pfred Lord
Gaylord
Allied Flotilla Attacks Russians Near Archangel
Allied flotilla presses offensive on Pyino and Vaga rivers driving on from Tulgas, with forces advancing along the Dvina and Vaga lines. Russian positions challenged as operations continue in the Archangel region.
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Archangel
Pyino
Vaga Rivera
Fo Ulla d
Tulgas
Dvina
Vaga
Count Von Brockdorff-Rantzau Seated During Versailles Speech
A disjointed report notes Count Von Brockdorff-Rantzau faced hostility while delivering his speech at the Versailles Peace Conference. Delegates reproached him for remaining seated as he spoke, with a remark about voice control and affection.
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Preoas
Count von Brockdorff-Rantzan
Versailies
Recife
Urey
Count von Stockhortz-Rantzan
Clemenceau
Navy plans trans atlantic balloon voyage with seaplanes
The Navy Department unveiled preparations for a dirigible voyage crossing the Atlantic. NC 1 and NC 3 seaplanes completed a test run from Trepassey to Montauk with plans to depart for Newfoundland and then England weather permitting, aiming for a May 12 to 14 big jump toward the Azores.
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Alty Associated Press
Washington
America
Navy Department
Trepassey
N. F
Trepasbay
Arenes
Azores
Wis
Navy Considers Airship Use With Seaplanes
May 10 report indicates the United States Navy may initiate an air ship program using its seaplanes. Details surface at the C 6 telegraph office, noting American dirigibles could be involved in upcoming operations.
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T. Jonuns
N. F
United States Navy
Tebegh
Liberty Bond Shaver Disciplined by Crowd
In SAN BEWNAMEQINO California May 10 fifteen hundred Santa Fe railroad shops employees staged a bond slacker round-up to compel bond purchases for the Victory Liberty loan They wrecked a broker office adverting and forced a man to buy a 500 bond at par Police referred another man who sought protection to a bank after the town was combed for violators.
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Associated Press
San Bewnameqino
Calif
Santa Fe
Victory Liberty
Dutch Decide to Surrender Former Emperor to Allies
The Dutch government in The Hague has decided to surrender the former German emperor to the Allies and Powers, as reported from London on May 11. The decision follows negotiations in The Hague.
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Associated Press
London
Accondne B
The
Hague
Laramie County Tops War Bonds Drive With Oversubscription
Laramie County exceeded its Victory Liberty Loan quota by 144 percent, subscribing 1,999,600 dollars toward a 1.3 million dollar target. Statewide progress reported at 4.2 million with hopes of exceeding six and a half million. details show contributions from soliciting committees women and county districts outside Cheyenne.
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Laramie County
Wyoming
Laramie
Joan
Cortell
Lhramie
Cheyenne
Men of 168th Infantry Leaving for Muster Out
The 168th Infantry unit departed from Fort D. A. Russell Wyoming heading homeward to be mustered out. The detachment includes 2 officers and 109 men from the 68th infantry.
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168Th Infantry
Gamp Upton
68Th Infantry
Fort D. A. Russell
Wyoming
Clemenceau rejects German demand to modify peace terms
Allied leaders insist there can be no discussion of altering the Versailles terms. Berlin and Paris dispatches say Count von Brockdorff-Rantzau presented notes urging a right to renegotiate. German commissions will study the peace terms and respond, with plans for a league of nations among Germany’s counter proposals.
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Clemenceau
Versailles
Associated Press
Germany
Berlin
Paris
Count von Brockorff-Nonman
Perlin
Revernven
Ebert
Uanes
Sogjallats
Council of Four
Otfe
Wilson
Fee
Adriatic
Italy
Mee
America
Enna
Benlin
Gersman
League of Nations
Lemonceau
Count von Brookdorff- Ranteau
Count von Brockdorff-Rantzau
Clamenceau
Bermany
Tianiel von Halmhansen
Merr Stock Stockhammern
Herr Melchoir
Flere Simon
Herr Leinert
Toledeans to Assist In Preserving Order
Several thousand Toledans will be sworn as special police to ensure protection during labor trouble at the Lye Willys Overland automobile plant. About 10,000 workers were sent home this week after refusing 4 1/2 day weeks. Mayor Schreier and a committee from Overland discussed possible settlement with company officials. No result announced as meeting adjourned until Monday.
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Dy Associated Press
Toledo
Ohio
Liberty
Lye Willys-Overland
Schreier
Overland
German Count urges calmer stance toward Wilson in editorial
Count Von Revention in a Berlin newspaper editorial shifts anti American mood, advising Germans not to rail at President Wilson. He cites Minister Glesberta and argues that escalation in harsh speeches is useless while noting Wilson’s deceits and enduring prestige, with further remarks promised later.
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Associated Prena
Berlin
Count von Revention
Ot Zeitung
Amarica
Verta
Seema
Wilson
Epelie
Qieeberia
Versailles
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Greenwich
John H. Towers
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