Ruth Law Flew For Bonds Amid Narrow Escape
Ruth Law started from Jefferson Barracks on a St Louis to Chicago flight and narrowly escaped when a gasoline tank exploded over Lexington. She descended swiftly and, unhurt except for a facial burn, pressed on after repairs. Thousands watched from the streets as she crossed the Mississippi to drop liberty bond discs and urged purchases for the war effort. Her husband, Charles Oliver, said it was her closest call.
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Ruth Law
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Lexington
Lil
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Jefferson Barracks
Mississippi River
Miss Law
Examining Board Advisors Named
Springfield AL June 15 The supreme court has named three bar members in each appellate district to assist the board in passing on applicants for admission to the bar. First district Silas H Strawn Mitchell D Follensbee and Charles R Webster Chicago. Second district George Sucher Pekin Henrys S Dixon Dixon Eugene W Welch Galesburg. Third district Clifton J O Hara Carthage Henry A Newal Charleston Franklin L Veldo Pekin. Fourth district J G Burnside Virginia Judge Robert M Farthing Mr Vernon and Samuel W Baxter East St Louis.
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Supreme Court
Baw
Silas H. Strawn
Mitchell D. Follensbee
Charles R. Webster
Chicago
George Sucher
Peoria
Henrys S. Dixon
Dixon
Eugene W. Welch
Galesburg
Clifton J. O'Hara
Carthage
Henry A. Newal
Charleston
Franklin L. Veldo
Pekin
J. G Burnside
Virginia
Robert M. Farthing
Mr. Vernon
Samuel W. Baxter
East St. Louis
Rockford Named Site for Cantonment
Washington June 5 The War Department approved four national army cantonment sites completing sixteen. The sites named are Rockford Utah Yaphank South Haven Maryland Annapolis Junction Maryland and Petersburg Virginia.
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War Department
National Army
Rockford
Yaphank
South Haven
L.L
Annapolis Junction
Petersburg
Russians Repulse Kurdish Attacks on Caucasus Front
Petrograd report states large Kurdish forces attacked the Caucasus front but were repulsed by Russian troops. The war office adds that reconnoitering parties engaged elsewhere were reported in the day.
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Petrograd
London
British Admiralty
War Office
Government Loan to Britain Reaches 500 Million
Washington reports on June 18 that an additional 25 million dollars was loaned by the government to Great Britain. The total British loan stands at 500 million, bringing the combined total for all loans to 2.248 billion.
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Washington
Great Britain
Pershing Lands in Press and Trenches in France
Major General John J. Pershing arrives in France to strong British reception. Field Marshal Haig welcomes him at the port and plans broader honors as Pershing joins allied war councils. He will observe British transport and supply operations and study front line offensives for future American involvement.
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London
John J. Pershing
Douglas Haig
Western Front
Pershing
Allied
Entente Forces Land as Greek Ruler Departs
Entente troops landed at the Piraeus and Castella to back the new government after King Constantine abdicated Athens. He departed by motor car with the former queen and crown prince, while officials and aides accompanied him to a British warship. Kaiser expresses chagrin as German HQ notes, and French cavalry occupy Larissa to secure rail links. Tax measures on liquor imports and distilling are expanded in Washington.
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Castella
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Foreign Office
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Hague
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Greece
Switzerland
Pershing Arrival Highlighted By Paris One-Cent Papers
Paris newspapers devote most of a two page issue to Major General Pershing and staff. The article extols his military record family history and appearance with photographs. Maurice de Valeffe notes the fusion of Europe and America marks a new order.
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Louis XIV
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America
Goethe
Valmy
British naval forces capture fort on Red Sea
London reports Fort Saliff on the east shore of the Red Sea has fallen to His Majesty's ships after a three hour resistance. The fort at Kamaran bay near Yemen yielded with 94 prisoners, three machine guns, two mountain guns, military stores, camels and harbor plant seized. The seizure may aid operations against a Turkish force north of Aden.
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Fort Saliff
Kamaran Bay
Yemen
Arabia
Gulf of Aden
Aden
Senate OKs pay raises for Adjutant General and aide
A senate committee report notes bills passing to boost Adjutant General Dickson to seven thousand dollars and the first assistant quartermaster general to five thousand dollars. The body also approved ten thousand dollars for a centennial memorial building and a library park bill enabling Oak Park to build a public library in a park.
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Dickson
Senate
Oak Park
German Air Force Claims Return From London Bombardment
Berlin reports on June 15 that a large German air fleet bombarded the fort of London. The German official statement says all aircraft returned unharmed, emphasizing no losses or damage. The bold claim reflects wartime propaganda about air operations over the British capital.
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Berlin
London
Chaser Program Beats Schedule For Submarine Chasers
Washington June 15 The Chaser submarine building program is ahead of schedule by more than a month with nearly three times the expected HO feet chasers likely to be delivered by August 1 and many boats under construction. Several hundred of these armed swift craft are expected in service by January 1 next year. The first vessel built at the New York navy yard is testing and has shown it can carry the required arms, posing a threat to German submarines.
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Washington
Naval Department
New York Navy Yard
Reached Agreement On Private Banking Bill
Springfield June 15 The house concurred in the conference report of the private banking bill The amended bill requires all private banks to incorporate by January 1 1921 It paves the way for changes in banking law to permit heavy loans on farm lands by state banks The senate also accepted the report and the bill will go to Gov Lowden for approval
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Springfield
House
Senate
Lowden
Springfield Exceeds Liberty Loan Quota in Sangamon County
Springfield, AL June 15 officials report Sangamon county’s government estimate quota of 1.6 million dollars had been passed at 3 o clock. Indications say the quota will be exceeded by at least 100 thousand dollars when the campaign closes at noon today.
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Springfield
Liberty Loan Campaiy
Sangamon
Springfield group appeals to governor over baby case
A telegram from the Springfield Young Men's Business club asks Gov. Gardner to use any means to bring to justice the kidnappers and murderers of Baby Lloyd Keet, dated June 15 in Springfield, Missouri.
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Gov. Gardner
Springfield
House Passes War Bill to Fund National Guard
EMG ELD reports the House approved a 750000 dollar appropriation to cover mobilization and equipment costs for the National Guard. The vote advances wartime readiness and supports domestic defense efforts.
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House
National Guard
New York Pledge Tops One Billion for Liberty Bonds
New York late June reports show the New York Federal Reserve district at 950 million in Liberty bond subscriptions with projections the total could top 1 billion as the nationwide 30th day drive nears completion. Secretary McAdoo reported an apparent national shortage of 157 million, with about 2.5 million subscribers expected as duties close at noon.
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New York Federal Reserve District
Liberty Loan Committee
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Liberty Loan
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Boston
Cleveland
Chicago
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Kansas City
McAdoo
Treasury
Bureau of Engraving and Printing
Release Gold for War Needs
Washington reports that over 350 million dollars in gold will be released for war use through reductions in gold reserve requirements by amendments to banking laws approved by the House. the Senate is expected to act favorably. The Federal Reserve Board will gain power to regulate exchange charges by non member banks as part of the measure, noted by Chairman Glass who cited a 25 banker lobby in Washington pressuring for a flat exchange provision.
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Federal Reserve Banking System
House
Senate
Federal Reserve Board
Glass
Banking Committee
Germany to Have 3500 New Planes for Spring 1918
A Paris note details Allied air force plans and U S aid to France to expand aviation capacity. It cites Germany aiming for 3500 machines by spring 1918, monthly drafts, U S training pilots, French instructors, and American engine and parts production. It notes American factories idle awaiting government orders.
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Paris
Allied Service
America
Germany
Pershing Visits Napoleon Tomb in Paris Tribute
Gen. Pershing toured the Napoleon tomb at the Invalides in Paris with his staff His visit included the crypt and the Napoleon relics room where he studied Napoleon's sword and the Legion of Honor cross Tears marked his moments of reflection before a public reception in the Chamber of Deputies where deputies and spectators cheered as Ribot and Viviani extolled the United States and Allied aims in Greece.
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Roosevelt
Paris
Pershing
Artillery Museum
General Pershing
Jena
Legion of Honor
Chamber of Deputies
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Greece
U. S
M. Ribot
Viviani
Wilson
Russia
M. Viviani
United States
M. Vivianrs
Bishop MacKaul in Trenton Succumbs to Critical Illness
Trenton New Jersey June 11 The Right Rev James A MacKaul bishop of the diocese of Trenton is critically ill called to a high role in church affairs his condition is grave and hospital confinement is reported while friends and clergy await developments at once familiar to the community and church leadership.
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Trenton
N. J
James A. MacKaul
What They Call Him in French General Pershing Pronunciation
Paris papers discuss how to pronounce General Pershing's name as he arrives to assist French forces. The Figaro notes varieties among readers with Pareshang as a popular variant, but clarifies the standard French rendering is "peur chigne."
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General Pershing
Paris
Figaro
Montmartre
the Figaro
Peurchigne
Illinois Senate rejects women's eight hour bill vote
Springfield June 15 The fate of a woman's eight hour bill was decided when supporters won 24 of 26 votes in the senate. Governor Lowden urged passage as party platform fulfillment while opponents cited war contracts and timing as reasons to oppose. The roll call listed 24 yeas and 11 nays with present members noting consistency concerns and objections to late-session action.
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Knights of Columbus funds recreation centers at army camps
New Haven Conn June 15 The supreme board of directors of the Knights of Columbus has appropriated 1 000 000 to establish and maintain recreation centers at all principal army concentration camps. The move follows a nationwide appeal by members urging continuation and expansion of border area work begun last year to meet current conditions.
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Knights of Columbus
Repulse of Austrian Attack Reported on Asiago Plateau
Rome dispatch via London reports the war office stating Austrian forces launched a surprise attack on the recently seized Moye Origin position on the Asiago plateau. The attack failed due to vigilance. the enemy returned with heavy force and violence but defenders held, driving them back with heavy losses.
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London
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Moye
War Office
Government to buy liquor trade discussed in Commons
London June 15 reports that the government may purchase the liquor trade were confirmed in the house of commons by Chancellor Bonar Law. Commissioners have been appointed to study the issue.
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London
House of Commons
Bonar Law
May Grant Amnesty to Irish Prisoners
London June 15 The British government weighs amnesty for Irish prisoners arrested during last year's rebellion Chancellor Bonar Law announced in the House of Commons the decision would be made known immediately
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London
Bonar Law
House of Commons
Storm Cause Recess in Congress in Washington
Thunder lightning rain and hail swept Washington for over an hour on Thursday forcing both houses of Congress to recess as members struggled to hear amid the din.
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Washington
Houses
Congress
Allies on Greek soil amid Greek king abdication and troop moves
Entente forces landed at Piraeus in orderly fashion with Greek officer aiding Sarrail. Haig reports progress near Messines while artillery duels continue on the Belgian front. General shifts include King Constantine’s abdication and the royal entourage sailing to a Swiss route as entente troops fortify Piraeus and Thessaly ahead of harvest.
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Piraeus
Zaimis
Sarrail
Viscount Ishii to Head Japanese War Cooperation Mission
Viscount Kikujiro Ishii former foreign minister is named chief envoy of a Japanese commission to visit the United States. The mission aims to coordinate war efforts and Pacific defense while fostering friendly US relations. Members include Admiral Takeshita Major General Sugano and Matsuzo Nagai.
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Viscount Kikujiro Ishii
United States
Pacific
Japan
Isam Takeshita
Washington
Shoichu Sugano
Matsuzo Nagai
Foreign Department
Grand Jury Meets in Freeport Over Rockford Skulkers
In Freeport on June 15 the federal grand jury convened to probe 138 Rockford skulkers. Judge Landis adjourned until June 25 when the grand jury report will be filed. trial of any indicted anti-registrationists will occur in Freeport. The panel will also examine Freeport and Rockford social clubs raided by revenue officers for liquor sales without federal tax payment.
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Freeport
Rockford
Petrograd Decree Forbids Military Disorder
The provisional government issues a decree declaring acts of military disorder including refusal to fight and incitement to fight as insubordination. Punishments include lengthy penitentiary terms and loss of property rights and land redistribution eligibility.
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Petrograd
Lorton
Gorman Blocks Tax Bill In Illinois House
Springfield June 18 Objections by Representative Gorman of Peoria blocked advancement in the Illinois House of a senate measure permitting cities under 150000 population to raise tax rates to two dollars on each thousand dollars assessed valuation for city purposes.
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Iil
Peoria
House of the Senate
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