Liberty Loan Over Subscribed Sets Record in 1917
Secretary McAdoo announced the Liberty Loan of 1917 has been over subscribed with 3,000,000 subscribers. The nation funded two million dollars in bonds through small denominations as all classes joined the drive, a stunning display of democratic support and war financing.
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Washington
Treasury Department
America
Federal Reserve
McAdoo
United States
Liberty Loan
US Tanker Moreni Sunk After Two Hour Battle
The Moreni, a Standard Oil armed tanker, was sunk in a two hour runing fight with a German submarine on June 12. Six crewmen were slightly injured and treated in hospital. Four men died: Edward Cunningham of Liverpool an oiler drowned and G Curran of New York a wireless operator died of heart failure in a lifeboat.
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Washington
Moreni
Standard Oil Company
State Department
Edward Cunningham
Liverpool
G. Curran
New York
Wilson and Cabinet enact immediate espionage bill embargo
Washington reports the administration activates the embargo section of the espionage bill replacing a new export council to oversee system formation. Baltimore Dry Docking & Shipbuilding Co ships are commandeered by the government. Plattsburg is asked to provide 900 army officers and Tokyo notes the U.S. consulted Japan before the Washington note to China. Judson C. Clements dies in Washington.
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Wilson
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Baltimore Dry Docking & Shipbuilding Co
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War Department
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United States
China
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Fleet Corporation
Judson C. Clements
Interstate Commerce Commission
United States Plans 600 Million Air Fleet for Europe
Secretary Baker endorsed a plan to deploy over 100000 American airplanes to the European battlefront with a 600 million dollar immediate build. Congress seeks proof of engine competitiveness before adding to aid, while President Wilson reportedly backs the vast air program.
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House
Wilson
America
Europe
Ruth Cruger RIPper Victim Found in New York Basement
The 18 year old Ruth Cruger disappeared February 13 was found buried five feet deep under two floors in a basement at 542 West 127th Street in Alfredo Cocchi’s motorcycle shop. Cocchi fled to Bologna Italy February 15. Autopsy indicated probable assault and death during a struggle with several wounds. Police labeled the case a degenerate crime with ripper-like elements but not matching typical ripper characteristics.
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127Th Street
Alfredo Cocchi
Bologna
Italy
Otto Schultze
Benjamin Schwartz
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U S Aims in China Blocked as Allies Refuse to Join
Washington reports Japan and Great Britain refused to endorse the American note sent June 4 to China advising rival factions to resolve their differences. Officials acknowledge a diplomatic mistake for not consulting Allies first, and say U S altruistic aims in China are blocked for the war period.
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Kikujiro Ishii
Foreign Minster
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Dominican Republic
Sims Commands Allied Forces In Irish Waters
London reports Vice Admiral William S. Sims has been appointed to take general charge of Allied naval operations in Irish waters. He acts as senior Allied officer while the British commander is absent, and his flag has been hoisted in these waters.
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London
William S. Sims
Irish
Sims
Survey Will Map War Plane Plant Possibilities
The Society of Industrial Engineers will compile data on plants suitable for air plane manufacture in response to a Council of National Defense order. The group will also create a roster of industrial engineers whose expertise could aid the government during the war.
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Society of Industrial Engineers
Council of National Defense
Washington
Greece's King Constantine Abdicates In Favor Of Alexander
Greek abdication follows entente backed move. Crown prince barred over pro German ties. Alexander sworn in as king. Entente forces quickly secure Greece as Venizelos backs military support, potential 500000 troops join allies. Liberty Loan surpasses $2 billion, showing U S public backing. Russia faces mixed fortunes as Kerensky stabilizes army amid Kronstadt pressure. Wilson delivers Flag Day address defending war aims and condemning German deceit.
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Edward W. Pickard
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Boris A. Jakhmetier
General Pershing
London
Boulogne
Paris
Europe
Trieste
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Trent
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Zeebrugge
Messines
Crops Prosper In South Jersey With Bumper Harvest
Warm weather and frequent showers boosted peas, onions, spinach and lettuce in South Jersey gardens and truck farms. Prices drop as harvests peak with early crops sold to canneries, while farmers seek hands to gather the glut and curb living costs during wartime.
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South Jersey
America
Gloucester County
Cumberland County
Work On Jersey Army Camp Prepares for War Time Training
Work continues at Wrightstown New Jersey to ready a large military camp for thousands of khaki troops. The state’s engineers map the grounds and expect first troops before Independence Day with many more by mid July. Home guards will be organized under Adjutant General Barber to replace soldiers sent abroad, training for potential crises. Camp Sea Girt near Seagirt hosts rapid preparations and a 10 000 person turnout expected Sunday for intensive training for 700 men.
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Wrightstown
Mars
Barber
Federal Department
Scoorg
New Jersey National Guard
Camp Sea Girt
State's Share Liberty Loan in New Jersey
The people of the state responded to the Liberty Loan appeal with strong patriotism. Subscriptions are not fully tallied yet, but early returns indicate substantial over subscription and that New Jersey has surpassed the target, joining other communities in supporting the national effort.
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