War Measure Aims to Curb Food Price Abuses
A congressional debate on a bill to regulate food prices, curb hoarding and manipulation, and ensure fair profit for producers. Senators argued foreign agents influence bread lines and waste in hotels, while supporters call for autocratic powers to secure supplies and prevent shortages for civilians and allies.
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New Hampshire
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Lever
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Hoover Accepts Mayor's Offer Of City's Aid in Food Campaign
Hoover accepts New York City government and health and police agencies for the food conservation drive. He plans a broad program including a volunteer registration of housewives starting July 1, with four divisions for administration and extensive use of education, motion pictures, and school programs to reach millions.
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German Peace Now Unsafe Says Gerard
Former Ambassador James W. Gerard warned at a New York Athletic Club rally that Germany planned to shift the war costs to the United States and favored fighting until a liberal German leadership emerges. He asserted German hostility to the Monroe Doctrine and urged continued U S action. Rev. A Mulry and Dr. Tammond spoke at the event.
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United States
James W. Gerard Jartsight
New York Athletic Club
America
Cameronian transport sinks in Mediterranean torpedoed
London reports the Cameronian, a British transport with a small troop contingent, was torpedoed and sunk by an enemy submarine in the Eastern Mediterranean on June 2. Three personnel, including the captain, are presumed drowned. Built in 1917 as Kamerun, the vessel was taken over by Britain and renamed. The Japanese naval attaché notes a Japanese flotilla encountered the submarine on June 12 and engaged it.
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Mediterranean
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Einewarden
Kamerun
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Housewives Pledge Aid In Hoover Campaign
The National Housewives League sent a telegram to Herbert Hoover urging members to pledge support for government food conservation measures and readiness for nationwide propaganda. Mrs Julian Heath, National President, endorses intensive publicity to back the programme. Yeourden, weland, June 15. The Norwegian vessel Perfect is torpedoed and sunk. two crewmen are American. The ship carried a cargo of Vorat from Bakia to Copenhagen.
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Herbert C. Hoover
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Yeourden
Weland
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Copenhagen
Brazil backs United States in defense of liberty
President of Brazil sends cable to Wilson declaring Brazil stands beside the United States to safeguard international order and principles endangered in Europe. He praises the U S for its historic stance and calls for continental solidarity between the two Americas. Brazil seeks friendship and shared leadership amid global uncertainties.
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Washington
Trezil
United States
Two America
Wencesiou Braz
Brazil
Wilson
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Brasil
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Argentina Ready to Treat U S Ships as Friendly
Argentina to receive a U S war squadron as friendly vessels and not belligerents, with no time limits set as the ships anchor in Argentine waters. The policy follows a German proposal that belligerency does not apply to warships when ports are distant from the war zone. Swiss envoy Hany Suber to depart July 1 for Washington with a trade commission.
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Hany Suber
United States
Washington
War Census Returns Light in Last Hours War Rush Expected
War census shows registration lagging with few volunteers and late effort. City census director Goodtien warns only about 158000 registered by nightfall, far below the target of 1.5 million for the week, amid car shortages and town absences. Officials urge volunteers to aid in driving the last hours.
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Inet
Motl
Clase
National Army report outlines the selective draft response
The text notes the first official reference to the National Army and the despenation to be applied to forces raised under the selective draft. It mentions reserve officers of the Engineer Corps ordered to report to the Second Army in St Louis, and cites legal questions about the authority to organize many reserve regiments.
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Engeneer Corps
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Manding
Explosion in Austria Kills Six and Injures Hundreds
An explosion near Wiener Neustadt in Austria at a military munition depot caused six deaths and about 300 injuries. The blast destroyed three depots and injured many workers, with officials confirming the high casualty toll and ongoing emergency response.
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Teinfeld
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British to Carry Air Reprisals Into Heart of Germany
The British government signals strong retaliation against German air raids, aiming to strike deep into Germany. Public opinion demands swift action as Lord Mayor of London faces St Pauls bell plans, with ministers insisting on reprisals to deter further attacks and protect UK cities.
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Tocain
Wnerea John Hodge
Andrew Bonar Law
House of Commons
France
Berlin Admits Zeppelin Loss in English Raid
Berlin acknowledges loss of the airship during a June 16 raid on southern England. Captain Victor Sehuetee led attack on fortresses. airship 448 burned over the sea. British report: two killed and fifteen wounded by bombs. remaining airships returned safely.
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U Boat Split in Halves by Freighter Shot
Account from Ay Atlantie crew aboard the Hilorine notes sinking of their ship on May 16 in the Mediterranean. They claim two days later they witnessed the same submarine sunk near shore and describe a later torpedoing of a British freighter. A surface gunfire response reportedly split the U-boat in two after a 1 inch gun fired.
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Ame
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Serbian Minister Says Race Liberty Is War Aim
Serbian Minister Noukomir Machailovitch told The Trane Marea in Washington that liberty for Serbs Croats and Slovenes is Serbia s war aim. He said Serbia is ready to sacrifice all to secure liberty and victory and leave future generations to rebuild the country from its desolation.
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Serbia
Noukomir Machailovitch
United States
Serbia Fight For Freedom Is For Self Rule Not Annexation
Serbis and allies defend themselves against Austria-Hungary and allied nations. They claim five years of war, with one million sacrificed and a devastated land. They seek liberty, union with Croats and Slovenes, and support from the American people to bolster military action against Germany Austria and Bulgaria.
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Serbia
Imany
Bulgaria
Balkans
Salonica Front
Laurier Pushes Referendum on Conscription Bill
In Ottawa Premier Borden moved second reading of the compulsory service bill while Sir Wilfrid Laurier proposed a referendum with popular approval before enactment. He argued Parliament lacks authority without public input and noted Liberal opposition and labor groups favor delaying until the people speak. Debate to continue through the week.
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Wilfrid Laurier
Wilfrid
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Denmark Faces Oil Shortage and Candle Lighting Plan
Danian newspapers report a petroleum products shortage in Denmark prompting shutdowns of oil fueled factories and a candle lighting regime except in hospitals and other public necessity sites. A card system may distribute limited illuminating oil while peat swamp work and convict labor are arranged to fuel public needs.
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Japan Declines to Question U S on China Policy
Tokyo reports agitation over U S notes to China easing as Japan decides not to press America. The Foreign Minister says the United States consulted Japan on June 6 and that Britain France likely share the view against timely interference. The Inoui mission to the United States set for July 2 awaits further discussion.
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U. S
China
Tokio
United States
America
Innii
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Great Britain
France
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Taft Urges Wider Powers for President in War Era
Yale Law School banquet speaker Dean Swan says world war will reshape law and urges wider presidential authority like enemy rulers. Taft backs expanded powers for Wilson, cautions against crank proposals. Sherrill notes Republicans must support the president to close the war.
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Taft
United States
Charles If. Sherrill
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Canadians Raise Union Jack At Bunker Hill Parade
The British flag was raised atop Bunker Hill for the first time in a military parade. The bagpipe band of the New Brunswick Regiment carried the Union Jack during the farewell appearance before homeward recruitment duty ends after a two week campaign.
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