Pershing Arrives Safely at British Port in Good Health
General John J Pershing commander of American expeditionary forces lands at an English port amid fanfare. He travels with staff engineers and nurses and is greeted by British officials. The voyage included defense by destroyers and a band played the national anthem as the Pershing party was saluted.
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Pershing and staff report landing en route to France
Washington reports that General Pershing and his staff have landed safely at an English port on the way to France. Officials say the exact plans cannot be confirmed until Pershing arrives, but expect him to proceed to France promptly for conferences with French authorities and to establish training camps. General Joffre is noted as aiding preparations for the American expedition.
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Washington
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Liberty Bond Drive Nears Over-Subscription Goal
Washington June 8 A week remains before the second objective reply to German aggression and the Liberty bond subscription closes on June 16 Officials aim to secure a record over subscription by urging all citizens including those with savings to contribute The Treasury will not release totals until the drive ends as communities push to exceed quotas and bolster morale in Germany The coming week will focus on securing small donations from those not able to give large sums
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Discharged EFC officials halted Atlantic wood bridge plan
Huntington Clark and F A Eustis, planners of a wooden ship bridge across the Atlantic, were discharged from their emergency fleet corporation posts by General Goethals. The move ends their roles in the project as reported by the International News Service.
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Gigantic British Drive Opens Major Belgian Offensive
British forces push from Wytschaete to Armentieres in a nine mile front Causing the destruction of German trenches and the capture of thousands of prisoners Mines detonated under the German line creating a quake like blast The war office notes gains include 5000 plus prisoners and the relief of pressure on Ypres in a new phase of western front fighting
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Italians Make Dental Policy Denied in Washington
Official denial arrives in Washington regarding a proposed Italian dental policy tied to Haglian em case. Unclear details reference Mor 38 context and mis interstate concerns.
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Triple Murder at Flemington Farm Home Fire
Charred bodies of William H Queen, his wife, and their daughter were found in the ruins of their Flemington New Jersey home after a fire. Authorities reported the triple murder, with no motive known and residents discovering the scene early today.
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Flemington
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William H. Queen
Brazil Police to resign en masse over court injunction
Chief Walter Jackson and the entire Brazil Indiana police force will resign at a city council special meeting tonight. Three officers have already been jailed for contempt of federal court for failing to enforce the injunction against striking clayworkers.
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International News Service
Brazil
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Walter Jackson
Ex Governor and Judge Myers Speak at Boon County Meeting
Tomorrow night at 8 at the courthouse a mass meeting will discuss war problems facing the nation. Ex Governor Samuel M Ralston and Judge Quincy A Myers of Indianapolis will deliver speeches. The Liberty Loan factor will be central, aiming to deepen public understanding of America’s war effort. A musical program may also be arranged.
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Quincy A. Myers Bath
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War Training Camps Prove U S Readiness For War
Washington reports the officer training corps from Fort Meyer shows American youth ready for combat with short training. 2,500 candidates paraded through downtown after three weeks in camp, marching twelve miles in heavy equipment. Officials believe similar results will occur at other camps, signaling a large capable army ahead of winter.
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France
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McIntyre Named Unofficial War Department Censor
Brigadier General Frank McIntyre is appointed unofficial war department censor succeeding Major Douglas MacArthur, who held the post since U S troops crossed into Mexico on March 15, 1916. MacArthur will soon join the American Expeditionary Force heading to France. McIntyre will work independently of the Committee on Public Information led by George Oneal with a liberal policy.
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Arrest Made In Kidnaping Case Of Baby Lloyd Keet
International News Service reports Chicago police arrested "Sear Face" John Riley, believed to be the brain of the kidnap gang that took Baby Lloyd Keet, son of a Springfield banker. The arrest occurred in a garage in Austin, a Chicago suburb.
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Austin
Boone County Automobile Club Formed at Clute Hotel
The Boone County Automobile Club held its first meeting at the Clute Hotel with R E A Brenton elected president and J H Airhart as vice president. The group planned to finish organizing at the June 14 meeting, pursue road improvements, and establish headquarters at the hotel with state maps and motorist aids.
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J. H. Airhart
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Hoosier State Automobile Association
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Boone County
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FB. A. Brenton
Homer Dale
Paul F. English
Cleve Goodwin
R. H. Hutchings
J. T. Frank Laughner
Bert Miller
H. C. Robbins
D. E. Stark
Jacob BE. Wilcox
P. B. Winters
Roy W. Adney
Another flotilla expected from American destroyers
Paris June 8 reports that Matin stated today that all other flotilla of American destroyers and patrol boats is expected to join the fleet. The dispatch notes tensions in European waters and indicates ships may be deployed to reinforce patrols amid ongoing hostilities.
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International News Service
Paris
Tae Matin
Five Charged With Coal Theft From Big Four Rail
Boone circuit court arraigned five defendants for petit larceny tied to coal stolen from cars along the Big Four right of way. Sentences ranged 10 to 30 days on the penal farm, with several pleas of guilty and suspended portions.
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Wilson Fret
Pight
William Ifle
Bert Carbeaux
Joe McIntire
Devastating quake hits San Salvador city center
Washington reports a strong earthquake and volcanic eruption in San Salvador. Consul Long states most buildings including the American legation were rendered uninhabitable after tremors lasting over two hours. Quetzalapec eruption sent fire smoke and ash over the city. a key business district burned while legation records survived.
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American’ Legation
Indiana Exceeds Registration Quota in Tuesday Vote
In Indianapolis on June 8 practically complete figures indicate that Indiana exceeded its registration quota in Tuesday's vote. The report notes strong voter turnout and official tallies nearing completion as results from various counties are compiled.
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