Floating U boat base eyed in war news analysis
The article weighs the possibility of a floating U-boat base off the coast and discusses the Deutschland concept, sonar sightings, and the strategic gamble for raiders. It cites a former admiralty figure Marquis Haven predicting armored torpedo subs with air eyes and confirms the high risk of long voyages from any mobile base.
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Admiralty
Marquis M . Haven
England
America
Mexico
War debt, criticism, and wartime preparedness debate
A critical piece argues newspapers overstate past military delays while urging continued vigilance and accountability. It cites cost, casualties, and policy failures as the nation pays for earlier neglect, noting Roosevelt Gardner and others spurred public concern before the 1917 mobilization efforts.
National War Savings Day urged to fund war effort
The piece urges all Americans to pledge savings and buy war savings stamps by June 28. It explains the goal of funding the war, highlights the duty of those at home, and calls for collective sacrifice to reach the 2 billion dollar stamp goal. It emphasizes patriotism, perseverance, and the crackdown on luxury while wartime needs rise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
War Industries Board
War Department
Europe
Congress
Do Soldiers Fear Death in Battle
A study by Hereward Carrington argues soldiers do not fear death during combat. The trained instinct for self preservation dominates, with focus on killing the enemy. Lectured by Crile and cited cases from explorers and hunters show fear and pain recede until after the fighting or withdrawal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hereward Carrington
Br. Crile
Livingston
Wool supply to reassure public on price fears
The National Woolgrowers secretary states that wartime demand for army uniforms keeps prices high but the wool stockpile remains ample. He notes 1.155 billion pounds of marketable wool against a current demand near 700 million pounds, leaving a comfortable margin. Army use is about 2 million pounds annually per government figures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Great Britain
National Woolgrowers Association
Pledge to Buy War Savings Stamps Urged by Citizen Soldier
In a wartime appeal signed by Citizen Soldier No. 258 from an unidentified district, the author urges people to support the war effort by purchasing War Savings Stamps before June 28. The call stresses the need for clothing, weapons, and continuous supplies, asking citizens to fund the nation’s military resources.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Army
New York capital backs vast Montana Wyoming wheat venture
A 200000 acre wheat operation on Indian reservation lands in Montana and Wyoming is being formed as a modern corporate farm. J Pierpont Morgan reportedly directs part of the enterprise while government purchase of the wheat is debated. A renowned regional farmer will oversee practical work as machinery replaces labor. Observers expect significant interest from farmers nationwide. Wartime pressures have already impacted traditional German estates.
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Orporation
Montana
Wyoming
New York
J. Pierpont Morgan
United States
Tomilies
Wood Right Every Time Says General Wood
Porto Rico and Hawaii were called upon by Provost Marshal General Crowder to furnish 17,000 draft resisters for the national army. Porto Rico was asked to send on June 20 and July 1 twelve thousand four hundred sixty eight men to Camp Lefcasas in San Juan. Hawaii was directed to send four thousand three hundred thirty six men to Fort Armstrong at Honolulu on July 1.
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Washington
Porto Rico
Hawaii
Crowder
National Army
Camp Lefcasas
San Juan
Fort Armstrong
Honolulu
A Lie Nailed In Political Advertisement Statement
J A Hughes refutes rumors of voting for Governor Cornwell in the last election. He says he supported A A Lilly for the nomination, but after Judge Robinson won he offered aid to Gaines, and in 1916 he voted open Republican at Westmoreland precinct for Robinson and the ticket. He states enemies circulated the false tale to hurt his United States Senate bid.
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James A. Hughes
Cornwell
Canard
A. A. Lilly
Robinson
Joseph Holt Gaines
Gaines
Westmoreland
Judge Robinson
United States
J. A. Hughes
Russians appeal for allied intervention in Russia
Washington June 1 appeal to the United States and allies to send an expeditionary force to Russia to repel German invaders was transmitted by the Russian embassy. The central committee of the Constitutional Democrats known as the Cadets Party urges international control to guarantee Russia's rights.
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Washington
United States
Russia
Central Committee
Cadets Party
Constitutional Democrats—of
State Department
9000 Draft Registrants Called for Special Field Service
Nine thousand white draft registrants qualified for special limited service were called today by Provost Marshal General Crowder. They will join the military aeronautical corps and be sent to Vancouver Washington to obtain materials for airplane production.
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Washington
Crowder
Military Aero-Nautical Corps
Army
Vancouver
Wash
Tappan Organizes Community Council of Defense
A Saturday meeting in Riley's Grove near Tappan organized a community council of defense. L W Burns spoke, W A Beavers supported the effort, and officers include C. EB Starfl as chairman and Miss Leny Riley as secretary. A Red Cross auxiliary for Hepsibah church was formed with Mrs BK McElroy chairman and Mary Stark treasurer. A Red Cross festival at Hepsibah church netted 100 dollars for the Red Cross. The council and Red Cross auxiliary will cooperate for Taylor county.
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Riley's Grove
Tappan
Community Council of Defense
L. W. Burns
W. A. Beavers
C. EB
Starfl
Leny Riley
Enoch Goodwin
Carson Jones
Howard Riley
John Withers
Grace Whitescarver
Lohn Nuzum
Red Cross
Hepsibah Church
BK. Y. McElroy
Mary Stark
Hepsibah
Hepsibah Red Cross
Taylor County
Army of 700000 Americans Now In Europe
Secretary Baker told the senate military committee that more than 700000 American soldiers have been sent to France. He spoke to French Blue Devils aiding in the third Liberty loan drive and noted earlier that over half a million had already crossed. He outlined plans to appoint successors to Crozier and Sharpe, detailed issues over the ordnance and quartermaster bureaus, and proposed amendments to enable two generals to be named at large to resolve leadership questions. The committee showed interest, though no decision on the army-boosting authority was made.
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Philadelphia
Fter
Imageddon
Belgium
von Bernstorf
Roosevelt
Gardner
Wood
Lodge
Taft
Verica
Northcliffe
Collinsville
Prager
Illinois
Washington
France
Baker
Blue Devils
United States
Senate Military Committee
Crozier
Sharpe
Ordnance
To Watch and Grow A Chronicle Of June Gardening
June instructions urge readers to plant seeds in June to nurture growth celebrate nature and create a welcoming home for birds. The piece muses on tasks from cherry tree care to sowing flower seeds and growing corn and millet while reflecting on community and purpose.
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Charles H. Parkhurt
Parkhurst
Dr. Parkhurst
Germany
Parkhurst Bieves
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