O Connors Silence on Mission to Fein Place in New York
Mr. O Connor received a stream of callers at his Knickerbocker Avenue apartment yesterday. He will stay in New York about a week before heading to Washington. Asked about the Feinmission, he gave no comment on any assignment or plan.
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Unclear Food Bill Edits Stir House Action
A fragmented report describes sub committee changes to a food control bill, extending government power to foods fuels and other sectors. The discussion includes liquor and wine provisions, farm exemptions, and wartime production measures, with Senate action anticipated by weekend.
Cost of Foods Forms Department in London
The June report from Aeron Rhondda, the new Food Controller, outlines a department to measure food cost figures to set prices. He plans stricter controls on food industries to curb wage and distribution profits at every stage and to prevent further price rises.
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London
Aeron Rhondda
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Spain suspends citizens rights in decree move
Spain suspends certain citizen rights as authorities issue a decree described as temporary. The move follows ongoing security measures referenced in the report and outlines affected freedoms while detailing official justification and potential challenges.
Food Administration Bill Sparks War Council Debate
Senator Knox urges closer executive and congressional cooperation in wartime to run the Food Administration, endorsing an embedded council while avoiding a separate body. He warns on embargo use and calls for centralized, effective authority to mobilize supplies and deter neutral nations from delay.
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New York Times
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Coal Producers Meet in Effort to Stabilize Prices
A Senate and industry gathering reviewed coal price controls with Secretary Lane urging stability and fair profits. Officials considered government licensing and an industry association to curb price fixing, while miners and operators debated government vs market regulation and transportation bottlenecks affecting output.
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Kia
Food Saving Sunday Suggestions Circulate to Clergy
Albany June 26 Suggestions for observing Food Saving Sunday July 1 were sent to clergymen statewide by the State Food Supply Commission. The guidance urges food saving services strong sermons on conscience and registration drives, targeting women and Sunday school teachers to promote wise purchasing and portion control.
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State Food Supply Commission
Food and dairy groups join Hoover food administration
Representatives of major dairy and poultry associations meet with Herbert Hoover in Washington to place their industries under the food administration. George E. Haskell of Chicago is named to head a dairy and poultry division as a voluntary aide. A committee of manufacturers and three others will be named to work with Mr. Hoover on control plans for milk supply and prices.
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Device Shields U boats by expanding bow flanges
The Providence Journal reports a new steel device fitted to submarine bows defeats nets by spreading flanges up to eighteen feet on impact. The device, controlled from inside the boat, has allowed submarines to evade nets, increasing German at sea activity and complicating British merchant tonnage repairs amid war strain.
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British Admiralty
Great Britain
Overhaul Needed to Boost Allied Submarine War Effort
The passage notes that the destroyer fleet expansion by the United States has not fully matched the increased responsibilities of anti submarine warfare. Movements of transports since U S entry have raised the burden on destroyers operating at long distances at sea.
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Theyould
United States
Mine Sweeping Device Added To Ships In War Zone
An Atlantic port reports mine cleaning gear fitted to several vessels. A liner observed has a bowside netted extension that lowers to catch mines and surface them away from the ship. The feature follows prior mine damage in April when a strike killed one crewman and flooded the hull but watertight compartments kept the ship afloat.
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Atlantic
Germany, Holland Reach Deal Over Torpedoed Dutch Ships
A Hague communiqué says Germany will replace seven torpedoed Dutch ships by ceded German vessels from the East Indies of equivalent value and pay Holland a sum equal to the compensation value. German crews receive moral and material damages. ceded ships may be used for transoceanic voyages only after flag transfer is recognized.
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Hague
Amsterdam
Reuter’s Limited
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Germany
Dutch East Indies
Holland
Exports Council Moves to Curb Wheat and Coal Exports
Washington June 26 reports say after the first Exports Council meeting at Secretary Lansing’s office President Wilson will be asked to sign a proclamation restricting export of at least wheat and coal. Other commodities may follow as council members study extensive data.
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New York Times
Washington
New Exports Council
Lansing
Wilson
Spanish sailors tied to German U boat spying claims
Government officials offered little comment on reports that German agents bribed Norwegian seafarers to reveal ship sailings and routes. Suspicions also pointed to Spanish sailors, with British spies noting wives’ extravagance and crews spending freely. Some say a neutral copilot vessel accompanied U-53 along the New England coast, while others dispute it.
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Secret Service
Germany
New England
United States
Ador Succeeds Hoffmann on Swiss Federal Council
Gustave Ador was elected to the Swiss Federal Council to replace Dr. Hoffmann who resigned over peace talks with Germany and Russia. Fourteen Deputies backed Hoffmann, but Ador won by a large majority and pledged neutrality. The June 26 celebration in French Switzerland marked a Allied-favored shift with widespread decorations and bells.
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Federal Council
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Germany
Russia
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Federal Assembly
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Dr. Hoffmann
Count Clam Martinic Rejoins Military Service as Governor
Amsterdam June 26 report says Count Clam Martinic who recently resigned as Austrian Premier has returned to military service and been named Colonel and Military Governor of Montenegro. The Neues Wiener Tagblatt notes the appointment follows his return to duty.
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Neues Wiener Tagblatt
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U S Flying Corps Flyers Arrive in England
A small contingent of the United States Flying Corps arrived in London in civilian clothes wearing five silk armlets bearing white UU letters. The arrival signals a broader exchange of pilots and airmen between the two nations during the war.
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London
United States Flying Corps
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Flying Corps
FTC to Probe Steel and Lumber Prices Nationwide
Washington June 2 The Federal Trade Commission under President Wilson will commence an investigation into the production costs of steel and lumber. The inquiry will involve about 200 officials and measure pricing structures across the industry.
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New York Times
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Federal Trade Commission
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Sinn Fein Delegates and Dublin Convention Dispute
T P O Connor denies Sinn Fein underrepresentation at the Dublin convention and says the English government will seek a practical solution within the empire. He notes five Sinn Fein delegates but argues parity with Irish and Orange parties and discusses potential outcomes if the convention’s recommendations are not unanimous.
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United States
Supreme Court
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Jeremiah A. O'Leary
Sinn Fein
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O’connor
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President orders FTC probe to speed wooden ship program
Formal announcement states the President met with the Federal Trade Commission to accelerate investigations into costs of steel and lumber for shipbuilding. The move aims to determine feasibility of a large wooden fleet, with 200 FTC investigators assigned and government backing to hasten action.
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Federal Trade Commission
Commission
William Denman
Shipping Board
Council of National Defense
Steel Est Coast
Cote Bermpany
Pacific Coast
Alarming Irish Situation Raises House of Lords Debate
London dispatch reports Westminster considering Ireland disturbances tied to Sinn Fein releases. Telegraph correspondent notes rising unrest with Sinn Fein numbers surpassing a hundred and implications for policy. Officials seek to calm tension as debates unfold.
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Daily Telegraph
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House of Lords
Sinn Fein
Steel Mills Do Their Bit In May Shipments
Government needs from the Pittsburgh district totaled 69 million tons of steel in May to support defense efforts. Rear Admiral Day reports shipments reached a substantial level with 542 a0 Ca goods sent, reflecting broad national agreement to boost output.
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Washington
Pittsburgh
Higher coal costs for Pennsylvania lines raise operating bills
A Pennsylvania Railroad advisory panel reports coal purchase costs rising to 2.85 dollars per ton in 1917 from 1.38 in 1916. President Samuel Rea testified before the Interstate Commerce Commission, noting fuel bills could reach eleven million dollars with a 65 cent price rise, and final estimates foresee increased annual operating costs about fifteen million dollars from higher coal costs.
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Theatives’ Advisory Committee
Samuel Rea
Pennsylvania System
Interstate Commerce
Nia
Pennsylvania
Canada Moves to Cooperate on Wheat Policy
Grain Supervisors in Manitoba report a policy agreement with Washington and Ottawa aimed at regulating available and prospective wheat. The Canadian Board of Grain Supervisors will delay market opening until further notice as talks continue.
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Manitoba
Canadian Board of Grain Supervisors
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