Liberty Loan Oversubscribed Totals Reach Billions
Washington June 15 McAdoo announced the Liberty loan was oversubscribed with an offering of two billion dollars and estimates ranged from 2.5 to 3.0 billion. Subscriptions surged across the nation led by New York Chicago Cleveland and Boston with small investors pouring in. Chicago district officials reported 300 million to 340 million before closing. The campaign highlighted broad participation from bankers business people and the public as the public bond sale neared its noon book close.
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Golden Nails Driven Into the Coffin of Autocracy
A United Press report from Washington on June 15 notes heavy oversubscription to the Liberty loan of 2,000,600,000 dollars. Telegrams from federal reserve banks show subscriptions surpassing the goal, with New York district leading. Officials cite average gifts around 1,600 dollars, far above wartime norms, as campaigns push to fund the war effort and broaden financial support nationwide.
Contracts Taken Over By Government Shipyards
Washington DC June 15 Associated Press reports steel shipbuilders called by the shipping board and General Goethals were told the government would command all ship building contracts. There is present intent to commandeer yards themselves and the government has power to commandeer shipping and shipbuilding facilities under the war budget. The plan follows an agreement with Britain to turn over Reich tonnage building to the United States.
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Washington, D. C
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House
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Iowa
House Agriculture Committee
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Texas
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Merrow
Ward
New York
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Consreum
American Federation of
Repulicare
Ben Mack
Reed
Missouri
Weather May Bring Warmer Temperatures Across State
United Press reports temperatures rising after a period of extreme cold. From La Crosse to Vale, the forecast calls for warmer weather with readings near 66 as dawn approaches. Overnight lows and daytime highs are projected to climb, with fair skies tonight and Saturday.
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Weather Bureau
la Crosse
Ponte West
Vale
Milwaukee dealer fined for disorderly conduct
Jacob Reet, a Milwaukee liquor dealer, was fined 25 dollars and bound over on a charge of disorderly conduct after a confrontation on the street with a dead salesman and a disturbance related to consigning Liberty Bonds. The incident occurred June 15 as described in the United Press dispatch.
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Jaeob
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Waa
Havine
Jone
British and German Fronts Shift In Belgian Battles
London reports describe a renewed British push in Belgium with gains along the Ypres Comines canal and at Messines. German retreat signs emerge as artillery and infantry pressure mounts, with large prisoner and weapon captures noted amid ongoing operations near Ypres and the Lys.
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Hollebeke
Douve
Warneton
New York
Messines
Ypres Comines Canal
Klein Ziliebske
Warnavé
Plumers
Warnave
Hale
British Reading of Haig Report Mentions Lys River Advance
The article notes Haig’s report of an enemy retreat from front positions and limited German artillery fire. It reports unofficial details of German guns pulled back and London’s expectation of a renewed British offensive along the Lys river, reflecting Field Marshal Haig’s riverine strategy.
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London
River Lys
Field Marshal Wales
Scarpe
Sensee
Lys
Body Found After Five Day Beloit Search
Beloit Wis June 15 A five day search ended with the recovery of Roy Roberts twenty son of M L Roberts Durant Okla magnate whose body lay in a mill race since his disappearance last Friday The body was recovered when water power was shut off and the race emptied Roberts disappeared after a companion left him near the race to fetch a package of cigarets
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United Press
Wis
Roy Roberts
M. L. Roberts
Durant
Okla
Magnate
Roberts
Big Packers Subpoenaed to Federal Grand Jury
Federal subpoenas were issued today for the managers of all large packing concerns in Chicago. They are summoned to appear before the federal grand jury in session here in Chicago, June 15.
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Federal Grand Jury
Chicago
United Press
Inland Waterways Committee Named to Aid War Efforts
Washington June 15 The council of national defense created an Inland water transportation committee with Gen. W H Black as chairman and Taniel Willard of the Baltimore & Ohio as ex officio member The group aims to unite inland water carriers including rear lakes firms to improve freight service and help meet rail car shortages during the war era.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Council of National Defense Today
Gen. W. H. Black
Army Engineers
U. RA
Taniel Willard
Baltimore & Ohio Railway
Walter S. Dickey
Kanygax City
Kansas City-Missouri River Navigation Company
Bartol
Philadelphia Stock Exchange
J. F ElNson
Cincinnati
National Rivers and Harbor Congress
Joy Morton
Chicago
Merccantile and Transportation Companies
James E Smith
St. Louis
Mississippi Valley Waterways Associat
A. J. Sanders
New Orleans
Explosion at Birmingham powder mill kills two men
In Birmingham on June 15 the press room of the Artina Explosives brick powder mill near North Birmingham was blown apart. Two Black workers were killed and another injured, with negligible property damage.
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Associated Press
Birmingham
Ala
Artina Explosives Company
Registration Card Stolen in Robbery at St Louis
Gunmen robbed Theodore Dobb in St Louis early today taking his registration card along with diamonds valued at 250 dollars and 12 dollars in cash. The incident underscores how easy fortune eludes the average youth.
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United Press
Louis, Mo
Theodore Dobbin
President Signs War Budget Bill and Food Control Debate Opens
President Wilson signs a three billion war budget as rapid contract signings unleash military and naval buildup. Senate considers a food control bill empowering Hoover as political dispute centers on scope and fairness. Obscure lines reference congressional debate and party tensions amid wartime administration drive.
Rally Round the Flag at Thom's Garage Tonight
Oshkosh residents rally to raise funds for the local Red Cross during Red Cross Week with a large dance at Thom Auto Building. About 1,200 tickets issued. refreshments served in relays, dancing from 8 to midnight, and a strong call for all adults to attend in support of the flag and humanitarian work.
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Urke
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Oshkosh
Thom
Stars and Stripes
Department of Humanity
United States
Thom Garage
Trouble Getting Jury in Dunn Murder Trial
Complete venire exhausted in Ramsey County strict court without adding any jurors to the unaccepted panel from yesterday. The trial of Frank J. Dunn, accused of instigating his wife’s murder, was delayed as three prospective jurors were excused for conscientious scruples. Levis W. Fill, Breavleat of the Great Northern, joined the new venire as a potential juror. June F. Emme, a recent Socialist candidate for mayor of St Paul, was also excused.
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Associated Press
St. Paul
Minn
Ramsey County
Frank J. Dunn
Levis W. Fill
Breavleat
Great Northern
Juiue F. Emme
Liberty Loans Gain Popularity on Stork Exchange Start
Trading in Liberty bonds opened on the New York Stock Exchange today with optimistic figures. Informal reports indicate Liberty Bond issues, including par values near 819.99 and rising, attracting strong retail interest as buyers rush to participate in the wartime loan drive.
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Duane Is
Doar
Chlane Board of Trade
New York
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Naan
Senator Roethe Opposes Art In Senate Chamber
Madison June 13 Senator Henry Roethe objects to a painting in the senate chamber deeming undraped figures inappropriate and introduces a resolution to blot it out. Other business includes licensing soda bottlers under dairy and food supervision and various committee actions on bills.
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Associated Press
Madison
Wis
Henry Roethe
Senate Chamber
Atlantic and Pacific Oceans
Panama Canal
Dairy and Food Commission
Senate
Rest for Firemen Concurred in by the Assembly
The senate concurred in Assemblyman Getterman’s bill granting rest periods for firemen. It mandates city councils to provide schedules: first class cities 24 hours off every 24 hours?. second class one day off in 96 hours. third class one day off in 96 hours. fourth class cities with paid departments one day off per 120 hours.
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Wis
Senate Ib
Asemblyman Getterman
Avery
Norwegian Ship Sinaloa Aground Near Cape Bianco
The Norwegian steamer Sinaloa, 61 tons, ran aground at Cape Bianco about 137 miles north of San Francisco. Wreckers were sent from here to assist. The vessel was bound from South America to San Francisco with cargo of airies and a crew of forty.
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San Francisco
Aby United Prency
Wash
Revolt in Paraguay Reported in June Turmoil
A brief dispatch notes renewed unrest in Paraguay with reports of a general movement spreading across regions. Details remain sparse due to partial transmission and verification is pending from local authorities.
Recruiting Slump Hits Draft as May Plans Falter
Draft prospects for a new national army show a slump with only about 1,000 enlistments reported yesterday. Government restrictions on drafting ages and delayed mobilization contribute to the stalled recruiting, despite calls from high military authorities. Meantime, National Guard units remain active as authorities reassess manpower needs.
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Washington
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National Guard
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