Pooling of print paper supply urged in federal report
The federal trade commission urged pooling of print paper production and importation under a government agency for fair profit to manufacturers and distribution to publishers. It warned costs could rise 50 percent without action and urged emergency legislation to compel Canadian cooperation. Pershing arrives in France to military welcome from French and British forces.
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Washington
Rrea
Manulatera
Federal Trade Commission
Senate
Commission
Russian Leaders Seek Unity Under National Body
Odesss June 13 authorities operate under supervision of representatives, committee of parliamentary formal freedom. The committee issued a manifesto urging cooperation of all parties to avoid disputes. Quiet prevails and indications show the new regime is working satisfactorily here.
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Odesss
Russia
Non-registered men sentenced in New York and Atlanta cases
In Brooklyn United States Judge Chatfield sentenced Herman P. Levine a school teacher and college graduate to 11 months and 29 days for not registering under the selective draft law. Louis Kra Mer, an anarchist, received two years in Atlanta union and a 10 000 fine for conspiracy to distribute anti conscription literature plus a year in jail for failure to register. Morrla Becker, also convicted on the conspiracy charge, drew one year and eight months in Atlanta amid applause from spectators.
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York
United States
Chatfield
Brooklyn
Herman P. Levine
New York
Louis Kra Mer
Atlanta Union
Fiat
Morrla Becker
Kramer
Atlanta
Sequana Sunk with 190 Lost as Torpedo Strikes Liner
Paris reports the South Atlantic liner Sequana torpedoed and sunk with 550 passengers aboard leaving 190 dead. The Sequana, once City of Corinth, was 6,557 gross tons, built Belfast 1898, owned by South Atlantic Navigation. Boston cable notes Leyland liner Anglian sunk by a German sub, crew saved claimed by agents though official word unclear. Ship and cargo valued at $2,000,000.
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Paris
Les Beer
Sea Rifles
Sequans
City of
Corinth
The
South Atlantic Navigation Company
Belfast
Boston
Liverpool
Tayland’ Line
Anglian
Munitions Factory Wrecked. Wounded Reported
The French ministry of munitions announced an afternoon incident at a principal munitions factory. Initial details are scarce as authorities search and confirm casualties.
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Pee
Ministry of Munitions
North Dakota Falls 12000 Short of Register Estimate
North Dakota's total registration falls short of the federal estimate by 12,000. Final count lists 57,099 citizens and friendly aliens, 8, and 7,026 negroes with 615 alien enemies. Enlistments and federal service exemptions help explain the gap.
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Binmarck
N. D
North Dakota
Stark, County
New
Thoralson
War Budget Bill Passes After Senate Approval
Washington June 13 The senate approved the house compromise for acquiring the Jamestown exposition site naval base and enacted the 4 281 000 000 war budget bill. The measure, the largest single appropriation to date, funds numerous military needs including 100 per month for reserve officers training camp and 760 000 000 for American merchant marines.
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Washington
House
Jamestown Exposition
Naval Base
Senate
Congress
Shipping Board
Datu Math of Jolo Moros Dies Invulnerability Myth
Correspondence from the Associated Press describes Datu Math, tribal leader of the Jolo Moros, who claimed invulnerability and led a small band against a Philippine constabulary detachment. Seven of his followers and Lt Ward and six American leaders were killed in the valley clash, shattering the belief and highlighting the limits of tribal superstition against law and order.
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Datu Math
Mero Constabulary
Jolo
Constabulary
Ward
Sonal
Mul
Public statement by J D Bacon on Townley and North Dakota
J D Bacon addresses North Dakota’s public about A C Townley and his movement. He accuses Townley of sowing socialism and dividing farmers and townspeople, urges loyalty during wartime, and argues farmers support for national efforts remains strong despite Townley’s tour. Continued on Page 2.
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North Dakota
A. C. Townley
Es. T
Townley
Germany
Congress
Commonwealth
North
Kota
Dickinson
Karnment
Liberty Loan
Abdication of Constantine Welcome Event
London reports the abdication of King Constantine will cause no regret in England as he had been popular before the war but his pro-German stance during the conflict diminished support. The piece notes political efforts to restrain anti-entente actions and mentions debates in Parliament and among leaders.
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London
Constantine
England
Constantin
Constantin Opponents, Even Suggested In Pariment
Westminster Gazette
Berbia
Greece
Alexander
England Given Two More Months Before She Falls
A fragmented speech attributed to Herr Von Heydebrand, a conservative leader, warns that two months remain before Britain declines, with sparse, unclear references to English decline and unspecified locations or events. The text is incomplete and lacks verifiable details or context.
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England
Herr von Heydebrand
Great Britain
New War Time Bill Proposes Prohibiting Liquor Making
Washington June 13. A new bill to prohibit manufacture during the war of foodstuffs into distilled spirits and malt liquors was ordered reported by the Senate agriculture committee. The measure would empower the president to requisition existing supplies of distilled spirits to conserve food and alcohol for army use. It is designed as a food conservation step and a move toward prohibition during the war.
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Washington
Senate Agricul Pormittee
Health ministry eyed by British government
London report says the British government seriously considers creating a ministry of health to cover sanitation housing and related matters under its jurisdiction amid ongoing policy discussions in June.
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London
Inhumane Acts Against Serbs Described
Paris reports from Serbia's minister describe mistreatment of soldiers and civilians imprisoned in Austria and Hungary. They endure hunger, exposure, beatings, and forced labor in Danube marsh barracks, with many deaths during a typhus outbreak affecting 16,000 Serbian soldiers.
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Paris
Serbia
Paria
M. Venitch
Associated
Preas
Austria
Hungary
Danube
Austria-Hungary
Sollaters
June Brides Invade Training Camp At Fort Sheridan
Army officers at Fort Sheridan are puzzled as June brides invade the training camp during a period of mustering for a new national army. Colonel Nicholson, the commandant, faces pressure to name marriages amid a ban on leaves of absence except for immediate family.
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Fort Sheridan
Thtent
W. J. Nicholson
Nicholson
Meatha
Ogeura
Liberty Loan Totals Made Known Today
Liberty Loan subscriptions totaled 1 646 000 090 by 11 o clock in Washington as the Treasury tabulates Federal Reserve district totals New Yorks First National Bank of York figures among the largest single subscriptions with 100 000 000 for itself and customers The Treasury expects a 24 hour delay in final nationwide totals due to heavy volume totals exclude Dallas and San Francisco districts.
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New York
Liberty Loan
Treasury Department
Washington
Federal Reserve Lttrict
Dalim Itex
San Francisco
Cal
Firet National Bank of York
Two American Soldiers Stop Mexican Gang at Yaleta Ford
At Yaleta Texas two American cavalrymen held the Rio Grande ford overnight to halt a 25 Mexico raid. They dismounted, found cover, and forced the raiders back into Mexico after a third rider aided them. Privates Blake and Dearing of Troop E Eighth Cavalry led, with Corporal McDaded reinforcement. Forts and El Paso sent troops. no casualties reported. A second dispatch from Fort Bliss said 40 Mexicans tried to ford the river near Yaleta, with cavalry fire but no confirmed deaths or injuries.
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Yaleta
Tex
Mexico
Rio Grande
Blake
Dearing
C. Troop
Eighth Cavalry
McDaded
el Paso
Fort Bills
San Lorenzo
Fort Bliss
Value of ships since start of war increases sharply
Liverpool June 18 reports a dramatic rise in ship values with two recent sales illustrating the trend. A 591 ton British steamer built in 1904 sold to Britain buyers for £9,000 after changing hands in 1915 for £9,000. A 2,996 ton steel single decker built in 1908 sold for about £223,000, with original owners having sold her in 1910 for roughly £416,000.
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Liverpool
Overseas staff barred from civilian dress in overseas postings
London reports Canadian and other overseas staff officers lacking home comforts protest a new order banning civilian clothes except for golf or sports. The directive, titled no mufti except in private, restricts dominion officers to uniform at all times. Officers say after two years in uniform they should dine in public or attend theaters in civilian dress.
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London
Thounen
Dominions
Russian Mission on Pacific Coast to Start for Washington
A Russian delegation plans a coastal movement toward Washington. The alert notes focus on diplomacy and regional interests as officials prepare for talks. The report mentions transportation plans and accompanying security considerations along the route.
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Pacific Coast
Washington
Floods in South Russia Claim Many Lives
Oden June 13 reports floods in southern Russia caused heavy casualties following deep snowfall. Rail traffic was disrupted between here and the new Romanian capital at Jessy with some residents swept away. many drowned as waters rose.
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Oden
Rusa
Russia
Baya
Jessy
Terrific air battle after bombs fall on London
The London air raids, the fourth in Germany's new aerial campaign, left 4% dead and about 200 injured. In the East End a schoolhouse was struck killing 10 children and wounding 50. A German plane was reported down as British anti aircraft and aviators battled German air forces over Essex and London.
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London
Essex
House of Commons
Bonar Law
Law
Germany
England
Picnic Held At Arvilla For Grand Forks Count
Arvilla North Dakota June 13 Despite cool weather a large crowd from Grand Forks county attended the annual picnic of the Grand Forks County Better Farming union. About 500 visitors gathered at Fadden's grove for lunch and the program began with a sermon by Rev Johnathan Watson of Grand Forks. A sports program followed and a newly built dancing pavilion by J D Sheets of Arvilla drew many to dancing as the crowd awaited afternoon baseball if feasible.
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Arvilla
N. D
Grand Forks County
Grand Forks
Johnathan Watson
J. D. Sheets
Arvilia
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