Notorious anarchists held on anti registration charges
Emma Goldman and Alexander Berman prominent anarchists were held in 20000 bail each by federal grand jury on conspiracy against the government for anti registration actions. Both waived examination. Reach Food Bill moves toward Senate after presidential request. Belgium's official mission to the United States arrives headed by Baron Moncheur at Havre.
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Emma Goldman
Alexander Berman
Associated Press
New York
Emma__ Goldman
Federal Grand Jury
Atlantic
Belgium
United States
Baron Moncheur
Havre
British Readies a Mighty Blow in Northern France
British forces strike along most of their front in northern France but without the force seen at Arras or Messines. The belief grows that Gen Haig intends a large, unprecedented offensive. German reaction appears feeble while Berlin admits needs across sectors with surprising promptness.
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Associated Press
France
Arras
Messines
French Army Panel Urges Pardon for Minor Offenses
Paris June 16 The army committee of the chamber of députies adopted a resolution recommending remitting all outstanding punishments in the army for minor offenses in honor of Gen Pershing. The resolution also requests an extra pint of wine be served to soldiers to celebrate the arrival of the American general.
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Paris
Army Committee
Chamber of Députies
Pershing
Fighting Intensifies on Russian Fronts East Galicia
Vienna reports Friday's official statement notes increased fighting on the Russian front in east Galicia and Volhynia. The action centers on intensified engagements and tactical developments across these sectors.
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Vienna
Galicia
Volhynia
Retain Nerve: German Leaders Back Peace Telegrams
Copenhagen June 16. Admiral von Tirpitz and Field Marshal von Hindenburg reply approving telegrams from the Pan German committee for a German peace at Essen. They declare the submarines will reach their goal if nerve is kept.
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Coppenhagen
Admiral von Tirpitz
Field Marshal
von Hindenburg
Essen
Germany's Peace Offer Reported to Russia
Stockholm on June 16 reports that Germany has sent a peace offer to Russia via a Swiss federal council member. The Social Demokraten notes the proposal as a diplomatic move amid ongoing wartime talks.
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Germany
Stockholm
The
Social Demokraten
Russia
Federal Council
Explosion Casualties in London Munition Factory
Casualties from the Ashton-under-Lyne munition factory explosion on Wednesday are 41 killed and 130 injured, according to official reports.
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London
Ashton-under-Lyne
Repulsed German Attack south of Ypres Comines canal
London reports repulse of a German attack on positions captured by the British south of the Ypres Comines canal. The official notice confirms that the enemy effort was beaten back.
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London
Ypres- Comines Canal
French Repulse Raids on Hill 304 Tonight
Paris reports French forces repulsed several raids in the Hill 304 sector on the Meuse heights last night according to official announcements.
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Paris
The
Meuse
Japanese Steamer Sunk Near Manchester
The Japanese steamer Tansan Maru, which departed Boston May 9 bound for Manchester, England, was torpedoed by a German submarine. The captain and crew of 27 are believed lost.
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Boston
Manchester
England
Italian forces take Corne Cavento strongpoint in Trentino
Rome reports June 16 that Italian troops have captured Corne Cavento, a heavily fortified Austrian position in eastern Trentino, according to the Italian war department.
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Rome
Corne Cavento
Trentino
Italian War Department
New Engagements In Bullecourt Region Reported
Berlin reports fresh engagements between British and German forces in the Bullecourt area this morning. The announcement confirms ongoing combat in the sector as both sides press their lines.
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Berlin
Bullecourt
Petrolite Safe crew named in Washington report June 16
A June 16 Washington dispatch lists the Petrolite Safe crew aboard the vessel. Details remain terse with the full roster not provided in readable text. The brief item notes the crew and ship context without elaboration or outcomes.
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Petrolite Safe
Washington
Senate Passes Administration's Shipping Bill
Washington June 16 The senate without a record vote passed the administration priority shipment bill. It would prevent obstruction of interstate commerce and authorize the president to direct shipments of commodities essential to the prosecution of the war be given transportation preference. The bill now goes to the house.
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Washington
Senate
House
Plans to depoliticize University of Texas discussed
In Dallas on June 16 a mass meeting urged removing the university from political control. A 31 member committee was formed to design financing and governance plans for an independent university. About 1,500 attendees attended the gathering.
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Associated Press
Dallas
Texas
University of Texas
Miss Frances T. Morgan Weds Paul Geddes Pennoyer
In Lattington Long Island St Johns Church wedding links Miss Frances T Morgan daughter of John Pierpont Morgan to Paul Geddes Pennoyer of Berkeley California Harvard classmate of Junius Spencer Morgan Jr A reception followed at the Morgans Glen Cove summer home Matinock.
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New York
Frances T. Morgan
Paul Geddes Pennoyer
St. John’s Church
Lattington
L. I
John Pierpont Morgan
J. Pierpont Morgan
Berkeley
Cal
Harvard
Junius Spencer Morgan, Jr
Morgan
Matinicock
Glen Cove
Gathering of Homeopathists in Rochester Convention Opens
Homeopathic physicians from nearly all states and abroad gathered in Rochester N Y for the American Institute of Homeopathy annual meeting. About 1000 delegates attend with sessions planned through most of next week. The convention aims to outline plans for homeopathic doctors to contribute to the military medical service.
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Rochester
N. Y
United States
American Institute of Homeopathy
Attack or Weather? Petrolite Gunners Safe After Action
The naval gunners of the American steamer Petrolite have been accounted for and are well, confirming no casualties among the crew. This reassurance comes amid ongoing reports of the steamer's recent operations and status.
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Petrolite
United States and Japan Refuse to Join China Peace Effort
Washington reports that Japan has rejected American action to urge rival factions in China to settle their differences, mirroring Great Britain's stance. No reason given, but it is assumed neither nation believes the United States can succeed.
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Washington
Japan
Great Britain
China
State Department
Public statement from Dallas Federal Reserve clarifies loan oversubscription doubt
The Eleventh District Federal Reserve Bank denies publicity of loan not warranted. In Dallas on June 16 the bank says it was 3,500,000 short of quota as patriotic sentiment surged nationwide. Officials address public suspicion about knowledge of oversubscription.
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Associated Press
Dallas
Texas
Federal Reserve Bank of the
Eleventh District
Eleventh
Federal Reserve
Skat Tournament Opens in Chicago Coliseum Tonight
Hundreds of skat devotees converge on Chicago for the twentieth annual congress and tournament of the North American Skat League. Players arrive from Detroit Cincinnati Pittsburgh St Louis Philadelphia Milwaukee and various points for the formal opening.
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Chicago
Ill
Detroit
Cincinnati
Pittsburgh
St. Louis
Philadelphia
Milwaukee
Liberty Loan response inspires nationwide subscriptions
The public and corporations respond with encouragement as the Liberty Loan gains momentum. The National Biscuit Company leads corporate contributors with a half million dollars, signaling broad support to preserve democracy and secure future world peace. Now is the moment for all to aid the effort.
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National Biscuit Company
Red Cross Drive Aims At 100 Million War Relief Fund
Washington June 16 With a goal of 100000000 the largest popular subscription drive in US history the Red Cross headquarters in Washington outlined final plans for a nationwide campaign. President Wilson proclaimed Red Cross Week and about fifty expert fundraisers were dispatched to assist local chapters forming ten subscription teams in major cities including New York Wall Street financiers J Pierpont Morgan Frank A Vanderlip Jacob H Schiff and Cornelius N Bliss Jr expected to bring in substantial pledges from Chicago Philadelphia Boston St Louis Detroit and others.
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Washington, D. C
United States
American Red Cross
Wilson
Red Cross
New York City
Wall Street
J. Pierpont Morgan
Frank A. Vanderlip
Jacob H. Schiff
Cornelius N. Bliss, Jr
New York
Chicago
Philadelphia
Boston
St. Louis
Detroit
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