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Newspaper
Pocahontas County Sun
Location
Laurens, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1917
Page
4
In a terse dispatch the arrival of General Pershing in England is noted amid Allied movement signals. The report emphasizes strategic significance and the presence of Allied forces in port facilities, with brief mentions of ongoing coordination and potential meetings.
London reports show seven British submarines sunk last week with mixed vessel counts. Compared to the prior week there is a drop of vessels over 1000 tons, a rise in ships above 1650 tons, and eighteen vessels of 146% tonnage or more noted along with one vessel under 160 tons.
Washington reports recruiting drives have raised combined regular army and naval reserve strength to 222000, with war department stating the push toward half a million volunteers is underway and reflects expanded enlistment efforts.
The Duluth and St Paul grain markets list on track prices for wheat and flax with No 1 hard and Northern grades, midweek quotes for plax and corn, plus hogs sheep and cattle receipts and prices. Chicago grain futures show wettest prices, oats, pork and butter quotes, with July and Sept contracts noted.
The text lays out the aims of ending autocratic rule and securing lasting world peace. It argues against punitive territorial changes and insists on protecting liberty, preventing further aggression, and creating a cooperative system among free nations. It emphasizes safeguarding future peace and ensuring the welfare of all people.
A concise invitation to discuss construction needs and project scope with the client. The note highlights planning, design options, and timelines to align expectations for a future build.
William Redmond member of parliament dies on the Western Front during World War I. Details confirm his identity and service with Irish political ranks. The loss is reported as part of wartime casualties affecting political figures.
The administration food control bill granting broad presidential powers won approval in the House Agricultural Committee by 11 to 3. Chairman Lever expects swift action and aims to advance an immediate report to the House within two weeks.
A fire in the Granite Mountain shaft of the North Butte Mining Company trapped workers. Rescue attempts doubled as teams searched 7 infested areas for survivors and exits. Casualty tally rose with 76 bodies brought up, 36 identified, 41 unidentified, and 41 rescued alive since Sunday noon.
In a historic gathering in St Paul the three major Norwegian Lutheran bodies united after twenty seven years of differences forming the Norwegian Lutheran Church of America. The merger folds over 5000 congregations and hundreds of auxiliary groups into one national church. A parade of about 3000 delegates preceded the formal union at the city auditorium.
London reports the small American vessel Magnus Mansen was hit by gunfire from a German submarine but the crew reached safety at Fara. The Magnus Mansen, a wooden firemasted schooner registered in New Haven Conn and owned by the Benedict Manson Marine Co, was built in 04 and had a gross tonnage of 57.
Secretary McAdoo announced that total subscriptions to the Liberty loan reach 1.3009 billion dollars across twelve districts but none met the minimum allotment. New York approaches the target while other districts fall short.
Washington report says Major Goethals chief of emergency det corporation fired aides Evetis and Hols after they questioned the wood and meet project. Goethals and Wolding oversaw the building program amid upheaval and pressure from critics.
In Dublin a police inspector was attacked while trying to prevent a gathering aimed at protesting a boycott. Pompeta Mills was fatally injured, and several Fianna Fail foes were arrested as unrest accompanied the event.
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