Weiten address declares war aims and German power drive
President Wilson outlines why the United States entered World War I, warns of German imperial aims, sedition at home, and the global struggle for freedom. He stresses that the war is a people's war for justice, self government, and nations' rights, urging a united, resolute stand.
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Liberty Loan Subscriptions Hit Record Demand Across Nation
Secretary Me Adee announced Liberty Bond subscriptions would total about 600 million dollars, with estimates suggesting a nationwide reach of 2.6 billion. Major districts like New York, Philadelphia, and Cleveland show strong but uneven demand, while Atlanta, Kansas City, and Minneapolis may miss minimum allotments. Industrial centers signal heavy appetite for so called baby bonds, with subscriptions across all denoms possibly exceeding 5.5 million, far surpassing other securities.
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New York
Roxon
Jon Noo
Philadelphia
Kaiser to Help Constantine
A telegram from Deriin sage Emperor William pledges German aid to restore Constantine to the throne. It promises vengeance on their enemies and a welcome to Germany at the earliest opportunity, signed with cordial greetings.
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Spain Nears Revolution Rumors Stir Press
London reports heightened press focus on Spain with rumors of a domestic crisis and reform demands by the army rank and file. Some papers hint at possible moves toward war, but details remain sparse and largely internal to Spain's government and military reform debates. Indicted as German Agent. Fort Smith lists Robert Schmidt accused of gathering information for Germany while posing as a peddler. Bond Reduced in Draft Case. Kansas City covers nine defendants in anti-conscription conspiracies having bonds cut from 6000 to 2000.
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Fort Smith, Ark
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Kansas Ciy
Registration Not A GAA To Enlistment
Washington reports clarify that men registered for the elective draft may still enlist in the army navy marine corps national guard or naval militia. The government aims to correct the misconception and encourage men ages 18 to 40 to enlist now for commissions or eventual advancement in the new army and related services.
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Allies Urge Early Action on Aid as Wheat Board Watches Congress
London reports Allied leaders press for swift U S food policy decisions to shape their own plans. Allan Anderson, head of the allied wheat executive board, says Americans must settle food control, while Allies await Congress actions to map a coordinated program for the coming cereal year.
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Senate
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Mal and Post
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Allied Wheat Executive Board
United States
Senate finance committee revises war tax bill gains
Washington reports an income tax exemption of 200 dollars for each dependent child and a reduction of bank check stamp tax from two cents to one. Admiral Benson praises Great Lakes training station morale after inspection in Chicago.
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Crowd Enforces Flag Display in Aurora Riot
At the close of flag day in Aurora Indiana a crowd forced the display of American flags on homes and business places of pro German sympathizers amid tense scene and protests.
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Russ Mission in Trouble in Petrograd Am erica Ambassadors Discuss
The official Soviet organ reports friction around the American mission to Petrograd as diplomats meet the provisional government amid tension over democracy and war aims. The communique says the mission seeks to coordinate with Russia, aid in defeating autocratic rule, and avoid personal or financial influence on Cassian internal affairs.
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Commission Begins Inquiry Into Meat Packing Industry
The Federal Trade Commission opens an investigation into rising meat prices as part of a broader food survey. Commissioner Davis leads economists with plans to start in Chicago within days. The move follows a presidential order and a Congress grant of 250000 dollars for the probe.
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Wilson Signs $3.34 Billion War Bill for Allied Food Ships
President Wilson approved a vast war measure after lengthy Congress debates setting a $3.34 billion budget. Key items include boosting Army and Navy readiness and a $750 million line to fund a merchant fleet to transport food and necessities to Entente allies. Reports also note German purchases of condensed milk shipped via neutral ports and a receivership vacated for the Royal Arcanum in Boston.
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Enlist Women in Food Campaign to Save Supply
Message urges U S women to join a national food administration drive from July 1 to July 14. It stresses women at home can aid by conserving food, easing wartime burden, and supporting allies, warning of extended war and hardship without collective effort.
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Ue Fnodedurimietration Negotiatun
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United States Vessel Sunk by U-Boat Calm Report
The American steamer Moreoia was sunk by a German U-Boat at dawn on June 12 after two hours of running battle. Four sites were looted from the tanker. three hundred fifty shots were exchanged. One hundred sixty shots were fired by the tanker.
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Villa's Friends Are Robbed
Teirait Michigan mill owners Edward Leresco and Miguel Oris, famed for praising Villa, were robbed of 45.06 dollars in a hotel room while in mineral baths. A thief cut a hole in a traveling bag and stole the cash. the incident occurred yesterday. Abolish prepay orders for Negroes. railroads in Savannah scope to discourage northern movement will not accept prepaid transportation.
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Georgia & Proride
Pershing's Nephew Enlists with Chicago Classmates
Chicago soldiers include Frank Pershing nephew of Gen. John Pershing and six University of Chicago classmates who enlisted in the regular army here. This item notes a noteworthy family connection amid local recruitment efforts.
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University of Chicago
Wireless phones for Navy announce telephony adjunct
Experiments in wire reel telephony have proved to have practical value to the Navy as an adjunct to wireless telegraphy. The development indicates wireless operations can be expanded with wired voice links aboard ships and coastal stations.
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Whellington
Aero Club to finance twenty Americans to Lafayette Flying Corps
New York reports the Aero Club of America board voted to pay expenses for twenty Americans to join the Lafayette Flying Corps in France. Washington notes a joint resolution proposes official naming of the war army as The National Army of the United States, introduced by Representative Borland.
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New York
Board of Governors
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Lafayette Flying Corps
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Tragic Train Crash Claims Jackson Family
Mrs J J Lessema her husband and their four year old daughter were killed when their car stalled on a railway crossing in Jackson Michigan. The mother saved her baby by casting it to safety before perishing.
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J. J. Lessema
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