Rally For Red Cross Campaign Raises Ten Thousand Dollars
Patriotism fills Amelia with a county Red Cross drive where twelve men pledge one eighth of the goal and an initial subscription of 1077. Three hundred men dine at the Dananet table as speakers urge support for the humanitarian effort amid scenes of sacrifice and national resolve.
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Alien County Red Cross
Dananet
Anthony Hotel
Amelia
Bananetare Avery
Muro
Dean
Samuel M. Poster
Dist
Wertel
Red Cruse Fund
Staat
Separate peace fatal to Russia at Geneva summit
Petrograd, June 17 reports from Lon don June 14 quote Russia's International angle indicating Allies reject any separate settlement. Aimed at guiding world policy, Premier Taerettelli calls for renewed military action and warns a separate peace would leave Russia isolated and cripple the anti Germany coalition.
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Petroghad
Lon- Gon
Russia
Jieigeam
Bible
Toeday
Honnion
Cornelia
AM. Taeretell
Germany
New World
Miniater Taerotelli
Government cuts the price of steel for fleet ships
Washington June 18 government tentatively set a price of 4000 per ton for steel to be used in the merchant fleet program. Dewey Construction Co. of New York won contracts for ten vessels and the price may be finalized by President after review by officials of the shipbuilding board.
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Washington
Shippling Board
Emergency Fleet Corporation
Wongrers
Te-day
Dewey Construction Company of
New York
Chatman Denman
Shipepitys Board
Recruiting Boost for Indiana Registration Campaign
Tremendous impetus given to recruitment for the Indiana National Guard tonight as registrars across 14 precincts join a statewide registration drive. The effort aimed to enlist young men and ensure swift processing, with officials planning another meeting next week to report outcomes and adjust strategy.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Indiana
Athiet Rexastration
Firat
Caimpigen
Anether
Belgian King Thanks for Aid In War Effort
Belgium expresses gratitude for American help during World War I. King Albert conveys appreciation as officials meet President Wilson in Washington. The reception highlights Allied unity and Belgium’s hope for restoration to prewar status as a sovereign nation.
Opposition 10 Food Bill Faces Senate Delay
Washington June 18 debate opens in Congress on the second administration food bill for government control of foodstuffs and necessaries. Opponents, led by a group of senators, threaten to block enactment by July 1 despite House passage expected this week. Administrations fears rise over a possible Senate minister rule clash delaying action before harvest.
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Washington
Congress
Wilson
House
Senate
MUNITIONS MEN DODGE TAXATION
Internal Revenue investigators operate quietly to uncover tax evasion by tank maker firms. For two months agents checked returns to reveal attempts to dodge profits taxes. Continued on page 14 column 3.
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Internal Revenue Agents
Washington
Tuil Tlank
Pevende
Brant
Tin Plate Workers Seek Wage Increase at Atlantic City
Representatives of ten thousand sheet iron and tin plate workers met in Atlantic City to press demands for higher wages to cover rising living costs. Seventeen underage workers were found employed, with manufacturers opposing a seven day workweek and weighing compromises. The talks, between employers and employees, were to be communicated to the Western Sheet and Tin Plate Manufacturers' association tomorrow.
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Atlantic City
NS. J
Speelie
Thiape
Sunday School Workers at Terre Haute
Delegates arrive for the fifty third annual convention of the State Sunday School association in Terre Haute Indiana. Officers include B A Hasemeter of Richmond president Ed Jackson Indianapolis vice president George E Harvey Indianapolis recording secretary and CS Dearborn Indianapolis treasurer. A parade of delegates and Sunday school pupils is planned for the week with events beginning tomorrow morning at 4 46 and continuing through Wednesday evening.
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Terre Haute
Tul
Dune
Wight
State Sunday School Association
B. A. Hasemeter
Richmond
Ed Jackson
Indianapolis
George E. Harvey
CS. Dearborn
CS. Dearborn, Indianapulis, Treasurer, Seasiong
Phu
Deley
Italian Envoys Visit Chicago Amid Warm Reception
Italian envoys touring the Midwest met with enthusiasm in Chicago today. A notable reception was hosted by a local club, marking a cordial highlight of their U S tour and a friendly exchange with Chicago stockyard and diplomatic circles.
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Chicago
Italsh Commission
United States
Giaiterr
Baddje and Sirloia
Weather Forecast From Washington Journal June Eight
Forecast shows Todiena and Otte Loeat taiderspuag ars To-taw, code TRreaday night. Wrea asenday fair.
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Washington
Todiena
Otte
Will Use Movies to Teach Economy
Washington June 18 Preliminary work to organize housewives into a food conservation army began today under Herbert C Hoover. Actual registration starts July 1 but Hoover is building staff and five divisions to handle advisory councils, supervision, publicity, state relations, and cooperation of organizations. Motion pictures will be used.
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Washington
Herbert C. Hoover
Food Administration
Wilson
Congress
Hoover
Council of National Defense
State Defense Councils
Russian Mission at Capital Today Arrives for Welcoming Ceremony
Washington readers are awaiting Russia's war mission arrival with interest as senior officials plan a grand welcome at the rail station. The envoy will be escorted to headquarters by a cavalry guard, reflecting U S sympathy and confidence toward the stanting government. The mission will confer with Secretary of State and the White House on war cooperation while seeking to match Petrograd roots of leadership.
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Washington
Russia
Titania
Canning
Melelly
Wilson
Nation News Digest Truncated Page One Headlines
Foreign policy and domestic issues mix across sections. references to Belgium, Liberty Loan, meat, taxes, and economy spur discussion. Local items include city employes contributions and forthcoming events while crime and court notes, elections, and public notices fill multiple pages.
Allies Struggle as Serbia Retake Efforts Reshape Fronts
Fragmented wartime dispatch notes Allied attempts to retake Serbia clash with strategic withdrawals on the Eastern Front and reverses in France. The report mixes movements near Thessaly and the Stroma river with unclear implications for the Macedonian theater and broader Balkan operations.
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France
Prean
Entente Tranme
Thessaly
Sapre
Stroma
Serbia
Constantine
Tolgarin
Compulsory Military Service Debate Moves to Referendum
Ottawa June 18 Premier Borden won second reading on compulsory service with notes backing the principle. Opposition leader Sir Wilfrid Laurier proposed amending to require a referendum before passage. Organize! Inhor argues regulation against compulsion until public voice is clear.
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Ottawa
Borden
Wilfrid Laarler
Teader
Administration Senator Attacks the Food Bill Action
Senator Jumny A Reed a Democrat and administration backer startled Congress with a sharp rebuke of the administration food bill. He warned against proposals that would centralize control and weighed the risks of improper influence by powerful figures.
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Jumny A. Reed
Virginia Coal Trust Case Opens Amid Prosecution Claims
The Virginia coal trust case opens with prosecutors asserting government pressure and agreements shaped in Ma HAS. The Smekelers Cutchper Laters’ Association seeks injunctions and accuses rivals of signaling collusion. Defendants challenge the indictments, arguing they involve a separate case and must be slowed.
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Witkitie
Shermir
Tyas
Cleland
Smekelers Cutchperlaters’ Association
Leedaridt
Etotied Peices
Sporkyue
Eobiehone
Lmenta
Umfeem
Cmvilanid
Dundee Grivby
Conscription 10 Start Next Fall Cantonments Delayed
Washington reports the construction of sixteen war army cantonments each to house 40,000 troops has proved an enormous task. Officials now doubt completion by September 1, hindering mobilization of the first full quota of 860,000. It is unclear when draftees will be called as the government begins training the full quota.
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Washington
College Students On Trial For Conspiracy Trial
In New York on June 8, Eleenor Winan Turker and several former college students faced conspiracy charges. The defendants allegedly plotted to thwart the draft operation by publishing pamphlets with a printing company, as defense moves challenged intermediate matters and sought delay.
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New York
United Sites
Eleenor Winan Turker
Harned College
Mind Owen Cattell
Cimeten
MuiKe Mayer
Defendamis
Printing Company
Kentucky Registers 187,753 In State Totals
Frankfort reports state registration totals showing 187,753 filings. The list includes governor Feely and other officials, indicating nationwide census style counts and updated records across Kentucky.
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Kentucky
Illingis Faces Contempt of Court Proceedings
Disjointed report indicates Illingis tied to contempt of court with attorneys and government officials cited. Key names and specifics are unreadable in the OCR fragment. A court action appears implied but exact charges, dates, and parties remain unclear.
Federal Reserve Acts Strengthen Financial System
Amendments to the Fed act designed to centralize gold reserves in Federal Reserve banks and open the system to state banks were sent to the president for signature after Senate approval. The changes are expected to shift over 200 million dollars in reserves to the Fed as a safeguard to meet Liberty Loan obligations. Officials say the move will bolster the financial system and ensure liquidity for loan payments.
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Washington
Federal Reserve
Federal Reserve System
Senate
House
Federal Reserve Diake
Uncertain Totals For Liberty Loan Report
Washington reports the total of Liberty Loan responses remains unclear as the reading list and figures from Philadelphia and Atlanta show variances. Officials aim to finalize subscriptions and distribute funds to reserve banks with estimates tightening as Washington coordinates.
Officers' School Graduates From Fort Wayne Area
Young men from Fort Wayne and nearby areas appear at the Officers' School. JAESTON L. DAVIDSON leads a class segment as cadets train under the local kit wave program. CARL LAUMAN and others, about 21 years old, are noted among the trainees with details of their training and future assignments.
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Fort Wayne
Officers
Jaeston L. Davidson
Carl Lauman
Wayne Kiel
Purdie
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White House
Haron Moochern
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