Revolt in Spain Rumored Amid News Cutoff
London reports indicate rumored revolutionary movement in Spain with army discontent and industrial unrest. Premier Dato denies insubordination rumors as reports claim army dominance and defense committees, while constitutional government may be in question amid German influence whispers. In Barcelona discontent grows linked to high food prices and army pay. The Paris and London press note limited telegraph replies from Madrid and a possible move to push reforms by soldiers.
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German Leaders Urge Nerve in Peace Telegrams
Copenhagen June 16. Admiral Von Tirpitz and Field Marshal Von Hindenburg approve telegrams from the Pan German committee for a German peace at Essen. Von Tirpitz says the submarines will reach their goal if Germany retains its nerve.
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District Stands Well
Philadelphia district Liberty Loan subscriptions reached 223 million dollars this morning, above the 175 million dollar district quota, with many subscriptions still to be tabulated.
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Weather report for Harrisburg area and region
Fair and cool to night with Sunday fair and warmer. Winds north to northwest gentle to moderate. Main river expected to fall about 5.0 feet by Sunday morning. tributaries fall slowly or stay near station. High pressure brings cool air to eastern half of the U.S. with temperatures 2 to 10 degrees below Friday. Inland California and Southern Arizona hit over 100. 8 a.m. temp 56. Moon new on June 19. River stage 6.2 feet. Yesterday’s high 68, low 54, mean 61, normal 70.
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Pershing Begins Real War Work In France
Major General Pershing, after three days in France with ceremonial honors, starts organizing the arrival and disposition of American forces. He reviews transfers requests from Americans in allied armies and adheres to War Department policy on reassignments, then meets General Petain at French general headquarters for lunch.
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Wreath laid on tomb of Lafayette by Pershing in Paris
In Paris at Picpus Cemetery General Pershing laid a wreath on Marquis de Lafayette's grave. Marquis de Chambrun, Lafayette's descendant, thanked Pershing saying the tomb unites United States and France by liberty justice and independence. Pershing and Petain will lunch tomorrow and may attend an Opera Comique performance.
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Paris
Marquis de Chambrun
Marquis de Lafayette
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Picpus
United States
America
Lafayette
General Petain
Grand Headquarters
Opera Comique
President's Flag Day Address Impresses France
Paris reports President Wil son’s Flag Day speech moved the French public deeply as it follows General Pershing’s arrival. Newspapers print the address verbatim with double column headings and bold passages, signaling renewed resolve to aid victory.
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Paris
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France
General Pershing
America
Every French Soldier to Get Pint of Wine to Drink
Paris report notes the army committee of the Chamber of Deputies adopted a resolution to remit all outstanding punishments for minor offenses in honor of General Pershing. It also requests that an extra ration of a pint of wine be served to soldiers to celebrate the arrival of the American general.
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Liberty Loan bond trading resumes in New York market
In New York on June 16 the Liberty Loan bond market reopened after the morning gap with the sale of a $10,000 lot at par. The activity followed the initial trading pause as dealers resumed dealing in Liberty bonds.
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Germans Told Not to Fear American Army in Armistice Talks
Berlin reports that Germany offered peace to Russia via a Swiss council member and that Russia may seek a separate armistice. Meanwhile German press notes expected American troops in Europe by 1918, with Britain and France preparing for potential offensives. Harrisburg drives for Red Cross funding and Lutheran Church merger plans are also highlighted.
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Stockholm
The
Social Demokraten
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Russia
Federal Council
Austria
Council of Workmen’s
Eastern
Washington
Gibraltar
Forty-One Die In Ashton Munitions Factory Blast
London reports the Ashton-Under-Lyne munitions factory explosion left forty-one dead and 130 injured. The death toll includes twenty-nine men, three women, nine children, with many hurt seriously. Officials say a fire likely triggered the blast and most workers had escaped before the explosion. The manager is among the dead.
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Ashton-Under-Lyne
Won't Ask for Peace in Switzerland Proposals
Berne June 16. The Federal Council, after national and state council actions, will not pursue peace proposals or mediation with the belligerents. Switzerland says it is not in a position to offer mediation with any real chance of success.
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City and County Draft Registration Totals 14269
Official enrollment figures released show a combined city and county total of 14 269 on June 5. City wards list 6 912 and county districts 7 357 with detailed breakdowns of disabilities exemptions aliens and dependents across both areas.
Belgium War Mission Reaches U S Port En Route to Capital
Belgium's official mission to the United States arrives at an Atlantic port led by Baron Moncheur a former U S minister now head of the Belgian foreign office political bureau at Havre The delegation includes General Leclercq Hector Carlier Major Osterrieth Count Der sel and Jean D Mertens Baron Moncheur's wife is an American and daughter of General Powell Clayton once U S minister to Mexico
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Hector Carlier
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Teheran
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Powell Clayton
Mexico
Harrisburg unit of Signal Corps ordered out for mobilization
After weeks of drilling in telephone and signal work the Harrisburg Bell Telephone Company unit is ordered to entrain Sunday for Philadelphia and report at Long Branch, N J, for mobilization. The roster lists dozens of named men from Harrisburg to York and Lancaster. The First Telegraph Battalion forms part of the signal reserve corps, with two companies HQ Philadelphia and Pittsburgh. Continued on Page 10.
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Paradise
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MckKnighstown
Raymond Brauer
Lancaster
Chauncey B. Sullerton
Red Lion
John C. A. Kiehl
Calvin KE. Miller
William C
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Administration Eager to Get Information on Russia
Washington reports indicate the State Department closely tracks Russia's intentions as the Petrograd talks begin and the Allied peace demand faces fresh scrutiny. Officials note the Soldiers and Workers Delegates council represents only a fraction of Russia's 180 million, with peasants backing rigorous war prosecution and showing little radical sympathy.
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Slump in Recruiting Triggers Draft Provisions
Washington reports regular army recruiting fell to 947 men, far from the daily 5000 needed to reach war strength by July 1. The draft appears likely to fill gaps, with Pennsylvania listing 103 recruits and New York down to 102 as nationwide shortages widen.
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Washington
Pennsylvania
New York
Senate Passes Wilson's Priority Shipment Bill
The Senate without a record vote today passed the administration's shipment bill authorizing the President to direct preference in transportation for shipments of commodities essential to the prosecution of the war to prevent interstate commerce obstruction. The bill now goes to the House.
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Weather outlook for Middle Atlantic week ahead
The Weather Bureau forecast a generally fair and warmer week for the Middle Atlantic States starting Sunday. Washington area expected similar conditions with rising temperatures.
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Haig and Italian Offensives Reported Along Front Lines
British forces press along the German line in Northern France with Haig signaling a potential major blow while Germans retreat in several sectors. Italians renew offensive in Carinthia north of Gorizia as Spanish unrest and a revolt threat shake the peninsula.
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