Russians promote July 4 celebration of American independence
The Central Committee of the Russian Organizations in America launches a movement urging Russians to participate in the American Independence Day festivities. A meeting at 1144 East Fourteenth Street defined goals aligning with American ideals and Russia's pre Bolshevik principles. Joshua Rosett leads outreach to unite Russian groups across towns for a loyalty demonstration.
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New York Times Subscription Rates and Masthead Details
The page lists subscription prices for the New York Times in different markets and formats, including daily and Sunday rates, regional options, and various sections. It also notes mailing addresses, office locations, and the paper’s rights for republication and credit attribution.
Kaiser’s Brest-Litovsk lesson reshapes peace hopes
The piece argues the Kaiser’s peace gambit aims to terrify France into surrender, citing Brest-Litovsk as a decisive lesson that such concessions invite further ruin. It contrasts Napoleonic rhetoric with modern ruin, warning pacifist pressure could erode resolve without the lesson of Russia and Romania’s fate.
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Boswell
Marne
France
Telegraph Strike Threat Sparks Debate On Federal Action
The Telegraph strike debate argues against government takeover of telegraph firms disputing calls for compulsory unionization. Proponents say wartime public utilities differ from private business and favor Congress regulate unions. opponents cite reliable service and existing governance.
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Post Office Department
War Labor Board
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Litovsk and the danger of peace talks with Germany
The text argues that Brest-Litovsk proved peace negotiations with Germany are mere military maneuvers. It warns that a peace conference with an undefeated Germany would signal only the start of its triumph, as the Kaiser sows strategic seeds that will backfire.
Draft Registration Signals Massive American Military Will
The piece cites Mr Schwab and General Crowder praising the 1918 draft class as nearly one million young men reaching 21 will join U S forces. It argues German leaders may fear this large, trained pool, insisting only a decisive French battle victory can avert long war and political consequences.
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Public Utility Unions and Socialist Reactions
The text debates regulating public utility unions and contrasts calls to socialize the business with socialist rhetoric. It notes figures including Walter Daxen Julius Henry Comen Occarn Stravus proposing regulation and critiques the pooling of a billion dollars in invested capital.
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Julivus Henry Comen
OccaRn Stravus
May Shipbuilding Record and Fourth of July Launch Drive
Chairman Hunter urges American shipyards to launch ships on schedule for July Fourth. Beaumont Shipbuilding quietly led with a May 1s night launch, enabling keel laying for a second vessel. In four months, UK 659,420 tons to US 545,029 tons, with US expected to surpass 3,000,000 tons for the year amid rapid fabrication and rivet work.
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Passaic River Fire Highlights Pollution Threats
The Merchants' Association warns that 6500 tons of acids flood Pittsburgh area rivers daily. Newark and Kearny firefighters battled a river surface blaze as factory wastes foul the Passaic. Polluted waters threaten piers, bridges, and storage facilities while calls grow for federal action to curb industrial pollution.
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Merchants’ Association Leads Purification Fight for Pure Water
The passage argues Passaic’s pollution and Hudson water dangers, praising the Merchants’ Association for prolonged success in keeping New York drinking water pure under federal oversight. It asserts ten years of victory in water purification, urging Congress to recognize the movement’s achievements and continue support.
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Charles W Fairbanks Aims for Presidency and Times Change
Charles Warren Fairbanks pursued the presidency throughout his life. He came from a president making state and was connected with many who created presidents. He reached only a vice presidency he did not want and faced a shift in politics as postwar turmoil favored leaders like Roosevelt and Wilson, derailing his lifelong goal.
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German plans to subdivide Russia unfold in empire strategy
The article argues German leaders aim to parcel Russian lands into many republics and states to weaken resistance. It cites imagined White Russia and other puppet regions, with Junker interests tied to peasant labor and land policies. It warns how extensive division could erase unified defense and extend German control from Archangel to Yaroslavl.
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Russia amid German menace and the map of ruin
The piece questions Lenin and his allies and criticizes the Entente Powers for failing to halt German domination in Russia. It argues Germany seeks empire, immense resources, and population, while Western powers overlook the impending collapse and vast gains for Germany.
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Death of Captain Harry A. Bultock at French Front
The Times memorializes Captain Harry A. Bultock of the New York newsroom killed by a German airman in France. He was respected as a top reporter and authority on city transit issues, known for speed, accuracy, and exhaustive work. The piece condemns German actions, contrasts military obedience with civilised conduct, and notes a surge of enlistment after the raid.
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Submarine Warfare Sparks Shared Resolve Across Nations
The writer argues that the reaction to the attack is not uniquely American and cites Fingland France and Italy to show a universal stance against self-preservation as the first law of nature. The raiders' action strengthens, in all observers, the belief that fighting is not a trivial dispute between war mad nations. the submariners have unintentionally clarified this point.
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Italy
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Finland's Stand and Finnish Alignment in World War II
A letter to the editor cites German-aligned Finland, quoting Judge Svinhufvud and Swedish officials. It notes Finland’s future policies would follow Berlin, separating from Scandinavia, with Sweden and others viewed as opposed to Finland’s stance. Edwin Bjorkman signs the letter from New York on June 4, 2018.
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Times Medal Honoring The New York Times
Carey C. D. Briggs congratulates The Times on its distinguished service medal. He praises the newspaper as a force for good amid German propaganda and notes his classes have used it as a primary text in English and public speaking.
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Carey C. D. Briggs
Brooks says pro-German teaching risks American schools
In a letter to the editor, R. L. S. argues against German-leaning professors teaching German or French, claiming such individuals undermine truth and foster anti Americanism. The writer cites Belgian rape and Lusitania sinking as justifications for restricting German affiliation in academia, urging vigilance in university faculty appointments.
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Kind steel and fields of Picardy a wartime ode
Reginald McIntosh Cleveland reflects on transformed French fields once sown by plow now scarred by war bands of bursting shrapnel. He sees sacrifice watering harvests of golden grain and fruits more mellow, as blood becomes rain for the Right.
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Reginald McIntosh Cleveland
NYU Alumni Seek 300000 War Fund To Support 1917 19
More than 250 alumni from NYU professional schools gathered at the Hotel Astor to raise 300000 for wartime operating needs covering the 1917 18 and 1918 19 scholastic years. The campaign advances a broader alumni drive, with a rally dinner planned at the Arkwright Club next Monday and sixty teams represented at the meeting.
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Executor Eugene Higgins Due in New York Soon
Paris reports executor Eugene Higgins, named to James Gordon Bennett's will, is expected to arrive in New York within a day or two. The Bennett will likely be opened shortly after his arrival in the United States.
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Board approves ending beginning German in New York schools
The Board of Education voted unanimously to ban classes in beginning German from September 1918 for the war period. It also approved creating a Bureau of Vocational Activities and appointing a director to unify vocational work in high and elementary schools with an estimated $6,000 annual salary, likely to go to George A. Loewy of Murray Hill Vocational School for Boys.
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Daniels thanks Hylan for Navy recruiting help
Secretary of the Navy Josephus Daniels sent Mayor Hylan a May 28 letter praising New York City's assistance with Navy recruiting. The note cites the Department’s report on recruiting activity in the Eastern Division and credits Hylan for facilitating wide publicity and helping meet quotas.
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Hylan
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Josephus Daniels
Abe F. Hylan
Urgent call for men from key industries in war effort
London June 5 Sir Auckland Geddes National Service minister said at Whit church that the government will draw men from agriculture coal mines and munition factories and other vital industries to reinforce the fighting forces. He warned victory in the field depends on sustaining armies and urged continued national sacrifice including women’s help.
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American Red Cross thanks Britain for Windsor Hospital aid
The War Council of the American Red Cross cabled thanks to the British Red Cross for offering Windsor Hospital for American use. It praises the hospitality at the king s country estate and notes the act will cement friendship and sympathy between the two nations.
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Convict Units Formed for Dangerous Work in German Army
June 5. A bill in the German Reichstag proposes using certain convicts in the army. Readies separate units, not mixed with others, assigned to the most dangerous tasks. Emperor William I opposed at first but allegedly won over by Field Marshal von Hindenburg.
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Daily Express
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von Hindenburg
Wilson Hoover oppose bone dry plan in food bill
President Wilson and Food Administrator Hoover reject the Randall amendment to the Emergency Food bill, blocking a move to end beer and light wine production. Senator Sheppard said the provision would be stricken, arguing it would force a nationwide alcohol ban though supplies remain large. Hoover argues stopping brewing harms food conservation and damages business, while continuing wine and spirit production would still leave alcohol in ample supply.
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Hoover
Randall
Sheppard
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House
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MeKoover
Aqouenes Press
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Air Mails Make Fast Time Between W and Belmont Park
Belmot Park Queens June 6 Air mail service shows faster trips today. Li Webb flew from Belmont Park at 11 26 AM arriving at 2 30 PM in a record time for the route. He departed Philadelphia at 1 35 PM and carried six pounds of mail in a motor airplane, beating prior times.
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