Prohibition Amendment Bans Foodstuffs for Alcohol
The House approved an administration food control bill with a broad prohibition, banning use of foodstuffs to make intoxicants and allowing the President to seize liquor stocks. The vote stood 465 to five, with a $152,500,000 appropriation for enforcement and administration.
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Washington
House
McLemore
Slayden and Young
Texas
Meeker
Missouri
Ward
New York
A Nation Mobilizes As Volunteers Surge Past Half Million
Washington reports more than 500000 men have volunteered in three months since the war began. Army navy and national guard totals rise from 300000 to between 700000 and 860000, with rapid increases in regulars marine corps and navy crews. A nationwide draft will add nearly a million more by summer’s end.
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Washington
American Army
Navy
Army
National Guard
Fighting Services
Marine Corps
Pershing
France
Admiral Sims
Pershing appoints Murphy to head American Red Cross mission
General Pershing announces Major Grayson M. P. Murphy will lead the American Red Cross mission in Europe and join his staff. The move aims to direct Red Cross activities in France and speed relief to Allied forces.
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Paris
General Pershing
Grayson M. P. Murphy
American Red Cross
Europe
Pershing
Maj
Murphy
France
Germans Gain Foothold in French Trench Lines
The weekly British shipping losses to submarines and mines rose, with 27 vessels over 1600 tons and 5 under 1600 tons sunk in the latest week. In France Haig’s forces recaptured positions east of Arras, while Germans in Champagne gained a foothold in first-line trenches between the Ailette and Moullin de Latfaux after a heavy bombardment and a two-thirds mile trench advance.
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Germany
France
Field Marshal Haig
Arras
Champagne
Monchy-le-Preux
Ailette
Moullin de Latfaux
Wilson calls for army volunteers in recruiting week
President Wilson designates June 23 to June 30 as recruiting week for the regular army and urges unmarried men ages eighteen to forty with no dependents to enlist to fill the ranks, targeting 170000 volunteers to support the war effort.
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Washington
Wilson
Woodrow Wilson
Peaceful settlement of China's troubles forecast
An official dispatch from Peking to the Chinese embassy states that Yunnan and Kwantung provinces favor cooperation toward a peaceful settlement and are ready to help clear up the situation.
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Washington
China
Peking
Yunnan
Kwantung
Three Steamers Sunk by German Submarine
Boston reports three British and Dutch steamers sunk by submarines. The Bay State from Boston to Liverpool carried a $2,000,000 cargo and was armed. all fifty crew aboard were saved. The Elle from Boston to Manchester carried general cargo and its crew of fifty is unaccounted for.
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Boston
Bay State
Eble
Eemdiks
Liverpool
Manchester
Subscriptions Exceed Three Billion as Liberty Bonds Allotments Set
Secretary McAdoo announced that total Liberty loan subscriptions reached 3,035,226,850 with over 4 million buyers. District totals show New York leading at 1,186,788,400 followed by Chicago and other districts. allotments for varying subscription ranges were announced, including two $25,000,000 subcriptions with 20.22 percent rate and 5,055,000 bond value each.
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New York Federal Reserve
Lst
Chicago
Boston
Cleveland
Philadelphia
San Francisco
Richmond
Kansas City
St. Louis
Minneapolis
Atlanta
Dalas
Treasury
McAdoo
No Serious Delay in Cantonment Construction
Washington reports Secretary Baker says there will be no serious delay in building the sixteen cantonments for the national army. Most establishments should be ready by September 1 to summon 626,000 men. Selection of recruits to begin in July with exemption rules due next week and President Wilson approving the War Department plan for fair local administration.
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Washington
National Army
Baker
Wilson
War Department
American Jackies Receiving Good Fare
British officers praise American patrol flotilla crews for excellent care and fare aboard their mother ship. The ship maintains fleet trim, bakes bread, and performs many other essential services for the men.
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Jackies
Russian Mission Arrives to Warm Welcome for Bakhmetieff
Washington greeted the Russian diplomatic mission led by Ambassador Boris Bakhmetieff with enthusiasm. Secretary Lansing and officials welcomed them as crowds cheered and automobiles honked. The party rested, dined at a supplied home, paid respects to Lansing, then met President Wilson who received a message from the new Russian government. Lieutenant General Roop conveyed Russian army greetings to Secretary Baker.
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Washington
Boris Bakhmetieff
Lansing
Russia
White House
Wilson
Roop
Baker
Sweden's Mission Ends Here in Washington
Sweden's special mission led by H. De Lagercrantz and Axel Nordvalle released extracts from Foreign Minister Lindman's speech to parliament. They reaffirm Sweden's determination to defend independence and neutrality and to endure sacrifices to avoid entering the war.
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Sweden
Washington
Sweeden
H. de Lagercrantz
Axel Robert Nordvalle
Lindman
Hoover outlines food bill aims and speculator costs
Food Administrator Herbert Hoover spent hours briefing senators on the war food control bill. He denied plans for rationing or wage regulation, stressing voluntary cooperation and wartime sacrifice. He said allies face a 40 percent deficit without U S help, and noted flour speculators have taken $60 million monthly from the public in recent months.
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Hoover
Washington
Congress
Herbert C. Hoover
America
Standard Oil Steamer Archbold Sunk by Submarine
The oil tank steamship John D. Archbold of Standard Oil was sunk by a submarine in European waters last Saturday while en route from France to the United States. Four crew members were lost. the ship carried a gunner crew from an American warship aboard.
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New York
John D. Archbold
Standard Ol Company
Archbold
France
Senate Leaders Move Toward Compromise Food Bill
In Washington, Senate leaders tentatively agreed to compromises to speed passage of the administration food control bill by July 1. The House rejected amendments delaying action, paving the way for final vote with objections limited to prohibition measures and Lenroot’s licensing strike.
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Washington
Wilson
House
Senate
Lenroot
Representative Lever
Gillette
Massachusetts
United States
Provisional Russian Minister Organizes War Effort in Washington
Special Ambassador Boris A. Bakhmetieff led the Russian mission at a White House state dinner with President Wilson and cabinet members. He told the American public Russia seeks victory over German autocracy to secure world peace and rebuild after the old regime, praising Kerensky’s army leadership and Russia’s reconstruction aims.
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Washington
B. A. Bakhmetieff
Wilson
White House
Army
Navy
Bakhmetieff
Marshal
Senate
Baker
Bliss
Opp
Russia
Boris A. Bakhmetieff
Mr. Bakhmetieff
Kerensky
Senate Finance Panel Approves Postal Rate Hike in War Bill
Washington report on the war revenue bill shows the Senate finance committee voting eight to six for a quarter-cent rise per pound in second class postage and a five percent tax on publishers profits above four thousand dollars. The move would generate about three million dollars annually from higher postage.
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Washington
Senate Flanance Committee
Mature men sought for second Training Camp series
Application blanks opened for a second Training Camp for reserve officer selection. South Carolina quota set at 250. camps to open August 27 with entry by July 15. Preference to men over 31. age minimum remains 23. Reapplications required for previous applicants. new physical exams and certifications required at applicant expense.
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Charleston
Fort Benjamin Harry
Ind
Presidio
San Francisco
South Carolina
North Carolina
Tennessee
Fron
National Guard
Hardware Group Elects Officers At Session At Wrightsville Beach
The thirteenth convention of the Hardware Association of the Carolinas closed at Wrightsville Beach. Asheville will host next year. Officers named include President J O Neill Hendersonville. first vice president H R Blalock Wales. second vice president B L Whatop Dillon. secretary treasurer T W Dixon Charlott. Executive committee members include M J O Neill W Dixon H R Blalock B L When er J M Anderson Maj B Rejati ee Waynesville L K Wikdrgs Mullins A B Blalock A R Jade and T W Dixon. several were reelected.
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Menhou
Wilmington
N. C
Cou
J. Anderson
Columbia
T. W. Dixon
Charloc
M. J. O'Neil
W. Dixon
H. R. Blalock
B. L. Whener
J. M. Anderson
Maj. B. Re
Jiatee
Wayetteville
L. K. Wikridgs
Mullins
A. B. Blalock
A. R. Jade
Lancaster Congratulated by War Council Telegram
Red Cross official William Lancaster received a Washington telegram praising his leadership. The message from the War Council commends Lancaster on the first day leading the South-West region, noting strong performance from R. Lunk and other local figures.
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Lancaster
Willian
Red Cross Committee
Red Cross
Washington
War Council
W. R. Lunk
Discontinue Enlistments At Columbia Army Post
A telegram from General Wood's staff ordered the discontinuance of enlistments for the quartermaster enlisted reserve corps. The message was received by Sergeant I. Mall at the Columbia recruiting station and a similar telegram went to all state stations. Names grades and classifications since June 15 are to be sent to Charleston.
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Columbia
Mall
Gallagsini
Wood
Charleston
Premium list for 1917 Marion county fair issued
The Marion county fair premium list for November 8 to 10 has been issued and is widely distributed. It features neatly printed premiums across field crops swine cattle household poultry and domestic art departments, signaling many entries and strong competition this year.
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Marion
Marion County
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Charles H. McKinstry
New York Regiment of Engineers
Count Bakhmetieff
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