Senate Committee backs broad prohibition bill during wartime
Senate debate centers on a Gerety bill to empower the President to seize distill materials and prohibit beer, wine, and spirits production to conserve grain. Lawmakers argue over banning manufacture while considering exceptions to allow limited spirits and wine under wartime needs.
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New York Times
Washington
Senate Committee of Agriculture
Senate
Heke Smith
Georgia
Wadsworth
New York
Ransedeil
Louisiana
Bend
Spanish Cabinet Formed in Paris Dispatch
A dispatch from Paris reports the Spanish Cabinet is formed with Marquis De Ariz named to a key post and details outlining the new government. The note references ongoing controversies tied to the arrangement and awaits official confirmation.
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Paris
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Red Cross Board in Paris Plans Relief Efforts Abroad
The American Red Cross Caramisesian for Europe arrives in Paris and meets with French officials to assess relief needs and plan for the arrival of American troops. The delegation includes trained personnel and engineers preparing for upcoming aid operations.
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Paris
Washington
American Red Cross
Europe
Traieed Pende
Cleveland Editor and German Interned for Sedition
The New York Times reports Cleveland editor and German national June M Walde von Nostits, former editor of the Waechster und Anzeiger, was ordered interned for the remainder of the war by President Wilson. Accused as an enemy alien, his defense cites seditious articles published in his newspaper. He proclaims allegiance to Germany and refuses U.S. sovereignty while asserting editorial opposition to the United States.
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United States
Germany
Lord Northcliffe Aims to Continue British Mission Work
In the House of Commons Andrew Bonar Law answered a query about Lord Northcliffe remaining in America. He said the departure was temporary and that it was hoped Northcliffe would carry on the work begun by Mr. Balfour as head of the British mission in America.
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House of Commons
Lord Northcliffe
America
Andrew Bonar Law
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Erie
Explosion Wrecks Big Sugar Plant In Borough
Firefighters responded to a major blaze at a large sugar plant as a blast caused extensive damage. Fire Marshal Breghy opened an investigation, questioning many workers about the incident and the explosive substance involved.
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Breghy
Nation rushes to take the loan
Fragmentary newspaper text shows a national push to obtain loans and references Liberty Loan efforts. Readable portions mention banks and ongoing public interest in securing funds, with unclear specifics due to damaged OCR.
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Nation
Progress of the Loan to Philadelphia 98 Million Subscriptions
Philadelphia reports $98,000,000 in loan subscriptions routed through the Federal Reserve Bank as of June 13. The dispatch notes confidence of success for the public funding effort, with speculation about the June 4 milestone and New England participation referenced in the brief, uncertain text.
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Vaw York Times
Philadelphia
Federal Reserve Bank
Federal Reserve Bank Announces City Loan Quota
Chicago, June 13. The Federal Reserve Bank tonight announced total refinancement loan quota and its addition to the second city quota. The report notes a city total of 46 dollars.
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Chicago
The
Federal Reserve Bank Tonight
Liberty Bond Subscriptions Reported in Two Cities
The New York Times Special reports San Francisco subscriptions reach 80,000 as of today and Dallas subscriptions total 31,508,850 of the 40,000,090 target at close of business.
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New York Times
San Francisco
New York
Dallas
Texas
Eleventh
Federal Reserve District
Buginam
Multtee Reports 74 827 Visual Subscriptions Revenue Rise
The report shows 74 827 visual subscriptions with revenue nearing 40 million dollars to date. It notes increases from about 2 million to around 6 million in several categories and mentions rail related types and individual amounts.
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Multtee
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Federal Reserve Sets Special Discount Rates
The Federal Reserve Bank of New York opened its machinery to ease local money market pressure as Liberty Loan payments approach. A notice was sent to banks outlining the discount rate measures and intended relief.
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Federal Reserve Bank
Federal Reserve Bank of New York
Apprentices Buy $100 000 in Liberty Bonds
About two thousand apprentice seamen from the Naval Training Station marched into Newport's business district and subscribed to 100000 dollars in Liberty Bonds. Bands played as they filed into three banks to deposit their subscriptions amid bank counter scenes.
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Newport
R. L. Jane
British imports rise in May financial figures show gains
The Board of Trade reports May imports up by 68 827 708 while exports fall by 4 387 155 Grain flour meat and net dutiable foods rise by 7 700 000. The report notes increased meal related consumption and changes in trade activity across sectors.
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London
Board of Trade
Belgium Cardinal Mercier Letter Sparks Western Debate
The Neueste Nachrichten of Munich denounces Cardinal Mercier’s Episcopal letter and calls for action to halt its circulation. The commentary accuses the polemic as alarming and hints at broader European tensions in the wake of Belgian religious leadership.
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Copenhagen
Neueste Nachrichten
Munich
Mercier
Belgium
Wien
Berman
British at Messines take 7482 Germans in week long advance
British forces report capturing 7,482 German troops and 47 guns along with 242 machine guns and 60 trench mortars since the Messines Ridge offensive began. The War Office notes limited front activity with a counterattack near the Souches River at Lens and trench raids elsewhere.
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London
Messines Ridge
War Office
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Lena
Adnan
Ara
Lagnicourg
Artillery Fighting Reported in French Front Areas
The War Office reports artillery fighting near Le Lot Mill Mont Camillet du Mesnil Hill 304 and Des Paroches with intermittent exchanges around La Chevauchée and Craonne. Berlin notes no large engagements reported up to June 14.
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Verdun Siege Talk By Lee Fe At Madison Ave Assembly
A large crowd of women gathered at 122 Madison Avenue to hear Lee Fe recount the Verdun siege. He described the French defense, the war’s impact on mothers, and the sacrifice of families, praising French mothers and his own wife and child. A collection followed to support the American Ambulance for French Wounded.
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Explosion in Paris Prompts Update on Treaty Talks
Paris reports an explosion site with casualties and ruins as government officials announce investigations. Meanwhile committees plan to study a new commercial convention with the United States amid Entente economic life concerns.
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France
Paris
Committees On Industry and Agriculture
United States
Desultory Fire Reported on Italian Front
Rome dispatch reports June 13 that the War Office announced desultory artillery fire and minor actions on the Italian front as part of ongoing operations.
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Rome
Minor Reenecaeday
Ottee Assayas
Sweeping Reforms Planned in Russia
Fragmentary text describes reforms in Russia focusing on administrative units like districts and zemstvo, with references to canton authorities and military discipline. The passage notes soldiers showing enthusiasm amid reinforcement efforts, though details are unclear due to damaged OCR.
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Tiesetatore
Zemstvo
Gompers Delivers Labor Message To Russia Mission
President Samuel Gompers of the AFL sent a message to James Duncan, head of organized labor in the U S diplomatic mission to Russia, urging support for democracy and national independence at a Petrograd conference of socialistic bodies and trade unions. The note calls for joining a global federation effort and stresses resisting half autocracy half democracy while promoting peace and America’s wartime aims.
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Washington
Samueli Gompera
American Federation of Labor
James Duncan
United States
Russia
Petrograd
America
Amerieht
Russian Jews Laud Wilson at Zionist Convention
The Provisional Executive Committee for General Zionist Affairs in this city received a cable from Petrograd stating the new Russian government conveyed official greetings to the Zionist Convention in Petrograd. Deputations from the army and hayy
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Provisional Executive Committee
General Zionist Affairs
Petrograd
Army
Hayy
Jewish convention advocates Zionist goals and Palestine restoration
A fragmentary report describes a convention made up of Jewish leaders and re listeners who aim for national restoration of Palestine. The text references Zionist committees and efforts toward uniting Jewish people under a common program.
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Sofaiers
Duma
Zionist Committee
National Restoration of
Palestine
Vote Granted to Ex czar in Petrograd Debate
In Petrograd on June 18 a council debating rules for electing the constituent assembly and voter eligibility decided to grant Nicholas Romanoff the right to vote. The decision followed extensive discussion on whether the former emperor could participate in the electoral process.
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Petrograd
Council
Constituent Assembly
Nicholas Romanoff
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Russian mission to the United States arrives in Washington
Special to The New York Times reports the Russian mission led by Boria A. Bakhmetieff is due in Washington early next week aboard a special train after landing at a Pacific port. The delegation of about forty will be received by officials in Washington and will consult on state matters.
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New York, Times
Washington
United States
Boria A. Bakhmetieff
Pacific
Russians Exchange Shots with Foes
Petrograd reports heavy fusillades across all channels as the War Office issues another combat briefing. British wireless service notes ongoing exchanges with enemy forces on multiple fronts.
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Petrograd
British Admiralty
War Office
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