Consul Frost Details U Boat War From Queenstown
Washington June 14 Wesley Frost American consul at Queenstown describes the German submarine campaign as deliberate murder. He cites sixty five sinkings affecting Americans and portrays grim scenes of casualties, fear and starvation aboard ships torpedoed without warning. Frost says future sinkings will follow the same deadly pattern as submarines avoid exposing themselves.
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London Bombarded by German Air Raid Kills and Injures Many
London reports a devastating German air raid with new incendiary missiles causing numerous deaths and severe burns among women and children. Official tallies show 26 killed and 94 injured among children, 16 women, and 55 men. Fire crews search debris as civilians hope for American air help to halt the bombing.
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Wisconsin Assembly Battles Over Dry District Brewery Bill
Madison June 14 Assemblyman Evjue attacks brewery lobbyists and a bill allowing shipments from dry districts to wet areas. The measure, aimed at two Madison breweries, was engrossed 37 to 34 after debate. The session also passed Gettelman Milwaukee salary bill and licensing for dogs, while several labor and marketing measures were rejected or referred for future action.
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Windstorm in Washington and Bristol Floods Cause Deaths
A June 14 storm in Washington killed John Poorman who died in a tent as downtown streets flooded and lamp posts snapped. The downpour and hail disrupted Congress sessions with loud noise. In Bristol Tennessee a cloudburst drenched twenty five blocks of the business district, causing extensive property losses.
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Senate committee trims wart tax bills lowering athlete goods levy
Washington June 14 the senate finance committee cut the wart tax on athletic goods from five to two percent and kept the house rates on distilled spirits at 2.20 per gallon and malt liquor at 2.75 per barrel. Prohibitory taxes would apply to cereals used in distilling beverages and banning imports. patent medicines relief would lift revenue to over 5 million. The athlete goods cut drops expected revenue from 2.6 million to 0.5 million, while overall distillery taxes and beverage controls advance.
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Missing Naval Officer Found Dead
The body of Lieut. Raymond Vincent Hannon U.S. Navy was found on the estate of George W. Perkins in Riverdale New York. He is believed to have died by his own hand after being detached from the destroyer assigned to Far East duty since May 7.
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Guards May Stay Home In Summer Mobilization Plan
The general staff weighs keeping middle western National Guard regiments in state mobilization camps through the hot southern summer. Current border move planned for about August 1 could strain troops if sent south in peak heat, army officials say.
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United Press
Washington, D. C
Pershing's Paris visit draws massive crowds and honors
General Pershing's first day in Paris was marked by continuous demonstrations and mingling with French crowds. He visited the Hotel Des Invalides, met Ambassador Sharp, received military honors at the Elysee, and attended a breakfast with President Poincare. Premier Ribot and Viviant addressed allied unity and the mission's U.S. visit.
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China poised for civil conflict as parliament dissolved
London reports the Chinese parliament has been dismissed and Chiang Chao Tung has taken acting premier duties counter signing the dissolution order. Wu Ting Fong refused to sign, blocking the edict by constitutional rule. Southern provinces telegraph refusal, raising fears of civil war.
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Chiang Chao Tung
China
Wu Ting Fang
Tooele Banker Kaul Suicide After Bank Audit
In Tooele Utah June 14 an exam of the Commercial National Bank of Tooele failed to reveal a cause for the death of George A Kaul cashier who shot himself. Kaul left three notes to Sullivan his wife and his mother. The books showed only minor discrepancies.
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Dents
Socialist peace aims outlined by German socialists in Stockholm
A preliminary edict from Stockholm on June 14 lists peace proposals by German socialists. The plans include international arbitration of disputes, arms reduction, revision of maritime law, and abolition of sea prizes during war. A postwar commercial warfare ban is also noted.
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Racine Man Killed Crossing Interurban Tracks
A Racine man, identified as Herbert Holmec, aged 42, was killed instantly when his auto collided with an interurban train at the Ragide crossing. The car was demolished and the collision left the victim crushed under the wheels as the train continued.
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Red Cross Week Campaign Planned Nationwide Drive
Washington announces Red Cross Week from June 18 to 25 to raise a 160 million dollar war fund. Wisconsin's allotment tops one million. Oshkosh faces a 40 thousand dollar goal with clergy and civic leaders forming teams to canvass for donations. The drive begins with a Waldorf hotel dinner for captains and coordinators.
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Liberty Loan Subscriptions Near 2 Billion Mark
Reported Liberty loan subscriptions to the treasury climbed toward the $2,000,000,000 target as the period closes tomorrow noon. Officials tally the day’s figures with New York likely exceeding its minimum allotment while other districts fall below the target by about thirty percent. Bells and whistles nationwide marked the final push to boost funds for the war effort.
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Patrick Henry
Japan to Send Mission to United States in July
Japan will dispatch a diplomatic mission to the United States in early July. The group will include trade and diplomatic officials and will visit Washington for consultations with American leaders on key issues.
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Associated Preas
Washington, D.C
Germans Retreat On Belgian Front In British Push
British forces press along the Messines ridge with rapid gains east of Messines and near Gaapard village while German lines retreat between the Lys and St Yves. In Greece the Entente expands influence after King Constantine's abdication and Alexander's accession. Zeppelin L-43 destroyed over the North Sea with no survivors reported.
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Wilson's Knockout of Kaiser's War Policies
Speech denounces Kaiser’s war aims and German intrusions across Europe. It defends U.S. entry as a fight for freedom and self government against imperial aggression, warning that German influence abroad and at home seeks to subdue nations and suppress democracy.
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Hart Returns Home After Hospital Stay
Madison dispatch reports state assemblyman Charles Harti of Dehkesh Jeff Madison recuperating at home after a week in hospital from an attack. His condition prevents attending the investigative sessions at this time.
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Explosion in England Kills Fifty Persons
Fifty persons were killed and many injured in a explosion at Achisoth éeriyne, Andrew Bonar Taw, chancellor of the exchequer, during a session in the House of Commons. The blast occurred in Ashton Vadrr-Line near Manchester, injuring workers at a local manufacturing site.
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Airship and submarine hailed as main weapons of war
Howard E Coffin told a Senate military affairs committee that air supremacy is essential for victory and praised American aircraft and submarine research. He cited German raids reported from London and argued women’s roles expanding as powers in modern warfare.
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Wilson Flag Day Address Warns on German Aggression
President Wilson in a Washington DC Flag Day speech warns that Germany has advanced plans of conquest and seeks a peace that preserves German power. He describes a unified German autocracy spanning Europe and Asia and urges Americans to support the war to defend liberty and the nation.
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