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Newspaper
New York Times
Location
New York, New York, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1917
Page
1
London reports greet General Pershing and his staff with high praise as American leadership matures. British and American officers begin war talks while debates unfold on expected timelines for the American army and its impact on the Western Front.
Labor groups rally around a food bill as co operation with Hoover's administration is discussed. neutrals are reportedly bidding on a path to passage, signaling broad support and potential bipartisan backing.
Secretary Daniels issued a strict naval order prohibiting discussing or sharing any military information outside official channels. The directive targets moves, dispositions, or plans and extends to families and friends to prevent enemy access. Violators face disciplinary action, with notices to be read across all ships and stations.
London June 9 King George receives General Pershing and his staff in a morning ceremony marking the arrival of the American commander. Pershing begins the day with breakfast in his room before a formal audience with the King.
More than 19,000 criminal prosecutions for infractions of the food regulations have been started in the Grand Duchy of Baden, the Baden Diet announced. The high figure, cited as indicative of general disrespect for Germany's food laws, comes amid overall good conditions in Baden.
The U S Treasury lent Serbia 3 million dollars and Britain 75 million, part of 8 million to Serbia and 75 million to Britain. The Allied credit now totals 923 million. Serbia's loan funds rail improvements for military use and may aid relief if Red Cross supervised. Britain’s loan finances purchases and Russia contracts in place before U S entry.
British forces repelled a large German counterattack on a six mile front south of Ypres. The action near Messines and Klein Zillebeke ended by midnight with heavy German losses and many prisoners taken. Canadian raiders south of Lens penetrated enemy lines to half a mile, while air raids destroyed rolling stock and a collision in the air cost two British aviators their lives.
Secretary McAdoo says only 1.3 billion raised, 700 million more needed by Friday. New York district allotted 1 billion, city expected 717 million, rest 283 million. Estate of Jay Gould and major firms list large pledges as the drive accelerates in the final five days.
President Wilson argues the United States will not seek material gain but aims to liberate peoples from autocratic rule. He warns Germany seeks to preserve power and urges lasting readjustments to prevent future wars, calling for collective security, safeguards, and a practical covenant among nations.
An editorial contrasts American and Russian democracies noting the United States hesitates then acts decisively while Russia bears immense wartime losses. It stresses American transparency, trust in the government, and the belief that U S aid is vital moral and material force for Europe and Russia alike.
President Wilson rebuts calls for a peace without indemnities or territorial changes, urging unity to defeat autocracy. He argues no people should be forced under sovereignty they reject and no land should change hands unless it guarantees life and liberty, aiming to secure future peace.
June 9 Petrograd report says the Council Workmen's and Soldiers Delegates disclosed a wireless message from the German Commander in Chief inviting Russian armies to separate armistice talks and urging secret parleys with German leaders. The Council denounces the proposal.
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