Oversubscription Reported in Liberty Loan Drive
Washington reports show twelve federal reserve districts total Liberty loan subscriptions near 3 billion dollars with strong demand for 50 and 100 dollar bonds. Treasury officials praise American patriotism and predict three million subscribers, while early totals exceed minimum targets and large cities push beyond quotas.
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Washington
Federal Reserve Bank
Liberty
McAdoo
Treasury
American steamer Moreni sunk by German submarine
The American tank steamer Moreni was sunk June 12 after a two hour running fight with a German submarine. Four crew members died including Edward Cunningham and G. Curran Jr. The German captain congratulated the American captain on a splendid fight. Forty three of forty seven crew were rescued by a passing steamer.
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Washington
State Department
Department of State
Moren
Lana
Edward Cunningham
Brooklyn
G. Curran, Jr
New York
E. Mousines
A. Geelxen
Hoover Starts Food Rule
New York reports Hoover, national food director, appealed to about 200000 pastors across denominations to aid mobilization of food resources without waiting for Congress. He calls for greater production and waste reduction, citing an estimated national waste of 1 billion dollars annually. He urges broader corn ties and storage measures.
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New York
Wilson
Herbert C. Hoover
Hoover
Three Billion Three Hundred Forty Appropriation Enacted
A record national budget appropriation of three billion three hundred forty million was approved as the largest ever enacted. Government agencies will receive allocations across defense health and infrastructure, with emphasis on modernization projects and public services funding.
Review Ideas for June 24 Sunday School Lesson
The article outlines methods for reviewing six months of Gospel study with classes. It suggests using skilled speakers, one minute talks, or selecting key verses to illustrate lessons. It also lists forty central events from John and emphasizes presenting the purpose of the Gospel: Jesus as Christ and Son of God with eternal life through belief.
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Cchonts
Earth
Jesus the Good Shepherd
Jesus
Seventy
Berea
Lazarus
Bartimaeus
Jericho
Zaccheus
Mary
Temple
Jerusalem
Getheemane
Judas
Peter
Ananias
Caiphas
Pilate
John
Christ
British In New Blow Wins Seven Mile Line
London reports British forces attacked and captured further sections of the Hindenburg line northwest of Ballecourt despite German resistance. The advance, begun near Moesines, pushed lines 500 to 1,000 yards along seven miles and left British positions astride the Ypres Comines canal. Berlin notes German retirement at two front points in Belgium and setbacks between Hollebeke and the Douve region and southwest of Warenton.
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London
Hindenburg Line
Ballecourt
Moesines
Ypres Comines Canal
Hiver Lys
Warnave
Berlin
Belgium
Hollebeke
Douve
Warneton
Kaiser to Avenge King Message From Berlin to Constantine
A Berlin telegram from Emperor William pledges vengeance on Greece's enemies and promises restoration of Constantine to the throne with German and ally support. London reports Constantine abdicated without serious disturbance. he and his wife left Athens for Corfu aboard a French destroyer, while Alexander swore fealty to the constitution.
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Berne
Berlin
William
Constantine
Germany
London
Athens
Alexander
Corfu
Missing Girls Drive Extradition Demand in Ruth Cruger Case
New York reports Ruth Cruger aged seventeen was murdered at Wadley high school community by Alfredo Cocchi in a shop cellar. Laborers digging beneath the basement found skates and blood stained matter. Authorities seek other potential victims while Washington asks Rome for extradition of Cocchi.
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New York
Ruth Cruger
Wadley High
Alfredo Cocchi
Washington
State Department
Thomas Nelson Page
Rome
Ruth
Names Rockford Army Camp War Announcement
Washington on June 15 reports the war department announcing details connected to Rockford Army Camp. The statement identifies the camp and outlines forthcoming actions related to military operations.
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Rockford Army Camp
Washington
Russian Assembly Backs Offensive and Grimm Expulsion
Petrograd reports a Duma resolution calling for an immediate Soviet allied offensive to defend Russia’s liberties. The pan Russian congress approved expelling Swiss Socialist Robert Grimm, seen as a German peace mediator, with 640 to 121 votes.
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Petrograd
Dumain
Noties
Councils of Workmen's
Russia
Robert Grimm
Duma
Germany
Aldea
Grimm
N. C. Techeidse
MV. Tseretelli
M. Skobeledi
Sodalist International
Root
America
Elihu Root
M. Tereschtenko
Council of Ministers
Mr. Root
Draft Evader Sentenced in Brooklyn Federal Court
In Brooklyn federal court Judge Chatfield sentenced Herman P. Levine a school teacher and college graduate to 11 months and 38 days in prison for failing to register under the selective draft law after a guilty plea. Louis Kramer, an confessed anarchist, got two years in Atlanta prison and a $10,000 fine for conspiracy to distribute anti conscription literature and a year for failing to register. Morris Becker, linked to the conspiracy, received one year eight months in Atlanta. The sentence drew loud applause in court.
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New York
Chatfield
Brooklyn
Herman P. Levine
Levine
Louis Kramer
Atlanta
Morris Becker
Kremer
Atlante
London Air Raid Toll Rises as City Fights Back
London reports 97 killed and 437 injured in yesterday’s raid announced by Earl of Derby. East End faced 15 German planes and a large aerial battle ensued with anti aircraft fire and British fighters. A schoolhouse was hit injuring seven children and 50 others. A Zeppelin was later brought down.
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London
House of Fords
Earl of Derby
Essex
Markets Report Mixed Prices for Grains Hay and Cattle
Market notes show bids for hard winter wheat patents near 14.0 dollars and 12. or 18. dollars. hay prices range from 0 to 1.00. timothy grades quoted from 9.08 to 18.00 per unit. Cattle market lists choice steers around 12.9 and other beef values. rice and other grains appear with varied fractions.
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Jate
HAY
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