Liberty Loan Surpasses Target as Nation Responds
Government officials hail a nationwide surge in subscriptions to the Liberty Loan. New York District shows $905 to $950 million raised as millions rush to invest before the deadline. Officials expect the shortfall to be covered, with many banks still preparing reports and $50 to $100 bonds in high demand.
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Department of Printing and Engraving
Thousands in Lines Across States on Liberty Bonds Last Day
Washington June 14 Liberty Loan campaigns closed with lines across the nation as the drive aimed beyond 2.7 billion dollars. Reports from headquarters claim millions subscribed and buttons distributed, with New York Philadelphia and Boston among top districts. Officials anticipate a final tallied total near 3.9 million subscribers.
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Liberty Loan Campaigs
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Tribune Bureau
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Council of National Defence
Howard Coffin
the Tribune
United States
Council
Capitol Hill
War Costs More as War Drags On Says Government Policy Lacks
The piece argues the government has entered a third month of war without an effective cost policy. It notes uneven pricing across departments, higher market rates, and questionable contracts for steel and ship plates. It contends war spending will be enormous and criticizes the lack of a unified cost strategy.
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United States
Spain
Congress
Navy Department
Navy
Senate
War Department
Noone
Baruch
Council of National Defence
War speeches urge bold action and unity for world freedom
Excerpts emphasize choosing to fight for global self-government and the safety of nations. Roosevelt notes wartime supply failures and miscalculations, urging wartime economics and fair burden sharing, including copper and other resources, to sustain the war effort.
Allies to Ask Russia Stand Declaration in War
An Italian government communiqué reported by The Tribune Turnon from Washington on June 14 states the Entente seeks Russia Pro visional Government to define its aims. Allies warn that Russia’s position affects Allied military plans, and urge Russia to clarify its intent to fight Germany and Austria. Japan backs preventing a Russia-Germany alliance.
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Swift
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Russia
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England
France
Italy
Japan
Germany
Rome
Petrograd
Ray
Provident Wilson
Austria
Fighting Precedent in Portland Advertising Cleanup
Samuel Hopkins Adams reports in the Tribune on Portland Oregon watchdogs as the Better Business Bureau and ad club push to curb shady advertising. The piece promotes reading the June 17 issue to learn more about the stand against entrenched practices.
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Tribune
Better Business Bureau
Portland Ad Club
German Retreat May Signal Shift on Flanders Front
British commander General Haig reports a partial German withdrawal east of Messines with pressure from Allied troops. British forces raid Infantry Hill near Monehy, seize prisoners and machine guns while advancing on the south bank of the River Scarpe. Observers weigh whether this indicates local withdrawal or broader retirement as strategic positions around Ypres, Lille, and the Lys corridor shift.
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Messines
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Somme
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Monehy
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Scarpe
Monchy
Arras
Reuter
Warneton
Comines
Lys
France
Belgium
Ypres-Lille Canal
Mmort
Capaard
Kleine Zillebeke
Schelde
Westminster Gazette
Belgum
Ypres
Armentieres
Menin
Wytachacte
Verdun
la Hussee
Scurpe
Lille
Hui
Berlin
$600,000,000 Flying Fleet Drive Aims From Defence Board
Paris reports a semi official note on strengthening the Allied flying service with American help. It cites a target of 3,500 machines for spring 1918, urges sustained drafts of 50 percent for light craft and 90 percent for heavy, and outlines American aid including pilots, instructors, parts, engines, and factory collaboration led by Captain André Tardieu to build a formidable, steadily implemented program.
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Germany
France
United States
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André | ‘Tardieu
Hawley Presses U S on Aeroplane Orders to Win War
Alan R. Hawley president of the Aero Club of America sends a letter to Senator Chamberlain and Representative Dent urging large orders for U S aeroplane manufacturers to expand capacity. He cites eight firms able to produce thousands monthly and argues for rapid expansion to match British wartime production.
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George E. Chamberlain
Senate Committee On Military Affairs
I. 8. Dent, Jr
House Committee On
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