Government fixes steel price for fleet ships at 56 a ton
A tentative price of 56 a ton was set by the government for steel used in building the fleet of merchant ships under the Emergency Fleet Corporation. Previous contracts had set 95 a ton, with Downey Construction Co. of New York awarded ten vessels. Denman of the Shipping Board said the 53 to 56 range would stand until a final figure is determined by the president or designated agency.
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Western
Union News Service
Washington, D. C
Shipping Board
Emergency Fleet Corporation
Congress
Downey Construction Company
New York
Denmen
The
Council of National Defense
Fleet Corporation
Mr. Denman
Gen. Goethals
Tribute to Belgian People in Washington
President Wilson told the Belgian war mission that America will help restore Belgium to its rightful place among respected nations after victory. Baron Moneheur delivered King Albert’s letter and thanked the United States for aid and the generous sympathy shown since the tragedy began.
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Washington
DD. C
Wilson
America
Belgium
Lansing
White House
Baron Moneheur
Albert
Army Training Delayed in Washington Cantonments
Unforeseen delays threaten the schedule for the first increment of 506 000 troops in the new national army. Training was to start by September 1 but may be delayed by six weeks. An August release of officers is planned to free space for the next trainee group. Cantonments will be built under special contracts with no overcharges.
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Washington
Alncss
Cedar Rapids
John A. Marquis
Cne College
Marquis
The
Presbyterian Church
Coe College
Donald Flynn
Mason City
Great Western
Grinnell
J. P. Sprague
Department of Physical Education
Main
Grinnell College
United States
France
Fort Stelling
L. L. Dickerson
Clinton Tooley
Department of Public Speaking
J. G. Waullesser
Holmes Beckwith
Elmer Geiger
Albert Geiger
Vinton
John A. Ryan
Washington, D. C
State University
Main Street
Westendorf
F. H. Shallabarger
Weast Liberty
Greene
Commercial Hotel
Couletv
Mills County
Farry Farrington
Silver City
Doran Summers
Malvern
Kenneth Shaw
Eimmerson
Clem Shaffer
Solomon
Signa Applegren
Sioux City
Peresa
Miss Applegren
Leslie Iuglebright
Mount Pleasant High School
Tetenity
Oakland Mills
C. Nutting
National Museum
Harrison County
van Wert
Albia Packing Company
Max Mosier
Sherman Moster
Drake University
W. A. Shukjepberger
Des Moines
New York Receives Major Gold Import for Great Britain
Goigt amounting to 27 million dollars was received by J P Morgan & Co in New York for Great Britain from Ottawa. It marks the first large gold import since the movement was halted nearly two months ago.
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New York
Railway Zeidge Blown Up in Buenos Aires Bomb Attempt
A failed attack on a railway bridge in Buenos Aires targeted by British interests caused an explosion with no reported casualties. Details sparse and lingering uncertainty surrounds the incident.
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Buenos Aires
Forced Into War President Wilson Speech Declares No Choice But War
President Wilson defends entry into the war in a Flag Day address, stating Germany’s autocratic rulers forced the conflict, calling it a peoples war for freedom and justice. He argues Americans are bound to defend rights and honor, and that the flag must be carried into battle to safeguard democracy worldwide. The speech frames necessary sacrifices and enemy deceit as the nation’s duty.
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Washington
Wilson
United States
America
Germany
Mexico
Japan
Foreign Office
Berlin
High Seas
Europe
Mediterranean
Asia
Austria-Hungary
Serbia
Bulgaria
Turkey
East
Rovernment
Belgium
England
France
Russia
Iowa women mobilize for war effort and local relief
University of Iowa women form groups to aid wartime needs with garden clubs canning to supply jellies and jams. Clarlnda Red Cross enrolls 800 plus, grants funds for Liberty bond and local relief while other Iowa towns report rallies, patrols, and public works amid war.
Review lesson plan for June 24 Gospel study
A church school lesson outlines review methods for six months of Gospel of John study. It suggests one minute talks, selecting key verses, and lessons tied to present day themes. It lists forty major events and urges teachers to elicit faith from students with clear outlines and practical applications.
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Earth
Jesus the Good Shepherd
Jesus
Berea
Lazarus
Bartimaeus
Jericho
Zacchens
Mary
Temple
Jerusalem
Gethsemane
Judas
Peter
Ananias
Caiphas
Sanhedrin
Pilate
Herod
John
Christ
God
Allied powers plan unified army and navy staffs
Washington reports that an international army staff and an international navy staff will be created by allied powers to coordinate military and naval operations. The move aims to secure victory as enemies yield to Berlin, with planning centered at German headquarters affecting fronts from Europe to Asia Minor and Persia.
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Washington
International Navy
Germany
Berlin
Balkans
Asia Minor
Persia
Hanna Aas
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Red Cross Fund
Clarinda Red Cross
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Claca Lint
P.L. West
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Women's Christian Temperance Union
Iowa
Wan- S0n
Cedar Township
Blackhawk County
Ege
Homer ‘Hughes
Iowa City
Dr . Thomas
Horrabin
Iowa Telephone Company
Farmers and Merchants’ Telephone Company
Webster City
Newton
Harding
J.B. Kirbye
Hartford
Red Cross
Orpheum Theater
Iowa County
Lyn George J. Kelly
Villiscaux
Joseph E. Marritt
Ernest White
Glidden
Coon River
Hill
Maurice Fridland
Liberty
Winterset
Uncle Sam
Lilian
R. G. Hilliary
Densrk Township
Skunk
BE. O, Sellers
Moody Bible Institute of Chicago
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