Liberty loan subscriptions soar past limits nationwide
Secretary McAdoo announced that no part of the over subscription to the liberty loan would be taken, lowering the total to the 2 billion cap. Subscriptions remain uncertain, with estimates in the eighth district at about 52.5 million and Chicago area totals around 350 million, while New York plans no further updates until Monday.
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McAdoo
Liberty Loan
Federal Reserve Banks
Treasury
Chicago
New York
Liberty Loan Committee For
America to Russia: A Democratic Message of Freedom
ETROGRAD June 18 via London Elihu Root delivered a message from the United States to Russia’s council of ministers. He spoke for a democratic republic whose leaders are elected by over 18 million votes. He stressed freedom, law, and shared resolve against German aggression, urging Russia to join in a common democratic cause to make the world safe for democracy.
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London
Elihu Root
America
Ce Neaan Council of Ministers Friay
Council of Ministers
United
Russia
Democratic Republic
Value Freedom
British take three quarters mile of trenches in dawn rush
British forces launched a dawn assault on Infantry Hill east of Monchy le Preux taking three-quarters of a mile of trenches in seven minutes. Rockets signalled success at 7 27 after a daylight breach with two British casualties and 175 German prisoners.
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Associated Press
France
London
Infantry Hill
Monchy-Le-Preux
No Man’s Land
Liberty Loan Wins Latonia Derby at Latonia
Liberty Loan wearing red and white stripes of A K Macomber won the Latonia Derby by six lengths on a sunny Saturday. Cudgel the favorite took second eight lengths ahead of Pacemaker Midway while Diamond and Opportunity trailed. The $9,550 purse was earned by Liberty Loan in a 2:30.4 1/5 clocking.
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Liberty Loan
A. K. Macomber
California
Cudgel
Diamond and Opportunity
Army panel urged Pershing honor by remitting minor punishments
June 17 Paris. The army committee of the chamber of deputies adopted a resolution urging the remittance of all outstanding punishments in the army for minor offenses in honor of General Pershing. The measure also asks for an extra pint of wine for soldiers in celebration of the American general's arrival.
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Paris
Army Committee
Chamber of Deputies
Chinese Provinces Make Open Revolt in War Tactics
A cablegram reported by the Chinese Nationalist League of New York says six southern provinces plan major military actions against the government. The league, claiming to represent those provinces, favors China entering World War I with the Entente under a liberal republican government. Southern troops are said to be marching on Wu Chang.
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New York
One Zeppelin Shot Down Over English Coast
London reports German airships raided the east and southeast coast in the early hours. A Zeppelin was brought down in flames after bombs were dropped on Kent, with coastal towns aflame and limited details available from the official statement.
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London
England
Kent
East Anglian
Kaiser on watch for arrested worker in Chicago
June 17 Chicago report shows Max Klimatitz of Indiana Harbor identify Wilhelm II, emperor, in a munitions factory, leading to arrest and investigation after police intervened when he claimed to work there.
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Wilhelm II
Germany
Max Klimatitz
Indiana Harbor
Klimatitz
National Army Name Adopted by War Department
A joint resolution was introduced on Saturday by Representative Borland proposing the war army be officially known as the National Army of the United States. The War Department officials currently use that name.
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Washington
War Army
National Army of the United States
Borland
War Department
Illinois Passengers Fare Battle In Springfield
June 17 191? Illinois legislature orders attorney general to punish railroads for 24 cent per mile fares. Resolution directs public utilities commission to withhold concessions until fares drop to 2 cents. Attorney general Brundage says ICC did not order the 2.4 cent rate and cites interstate discrimination against St Louis.
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Illinois
Shurtleff
House
Senate
Interstate Commerce Commission
Public Utilities Commission
Brundage
St. Louis
War Summary From Front Lines Across Europe
Heavy fighting rages in Belgium and France and along the Austro Italian front with Entente forces on the offensive. Rome says Austrian stronghold at Corno Cavento captured at 10000 feet. Italian sectors report repulsed attacks elsewhere. British operations at Bullecourt Arras Cambrai. Artois repulse claimed. French fire increasing in Aisne Champagne as offensive resumes. Japanese destroyer Sakaki torpedoed June 11. 57 dead 14 wounded. Stockholm cites German peace proposal to Russia via Swiss councilor. Holland frontier reports serious rioting in several German towns.
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France
Rome
Corno Cavento
Bullecourt
Arras
Cambrai
Berlin
Artois
Aisne
Champagne
Mediterranean
Sakaki
Stockholm
Germany
Russia
German Chiefs Send Messages Victory Sure
In Copenhagen via London on June 17 Admiral Von Tirpitz and Field Marshal Von Hindenburg answered telegrams from the pan German committee for a German peace at Essen. Tirpitz said submarines will reach their goal if the nation keeps its nerve. Hindenburg promised that a complete victory and a peace worthy of Germany’s sacrifices are within reach if the struggle continues.
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London
Admiral von Tirpitz
Field Marshal
von Hindenburg
Essen
von Tirpitz
Junker
von Bethmann- Hollweg
California town threatened by fire near Ojai
A forest fire swept the Ojai valley about 60 miles from Los Angeles threatening the town of Ojai. Several people were badly burned. The depot burned and residents fled as rescue parties from Ventura could not enter the valley. The blaze started north of Ojai and moved along a brush ridge toward the town, with desperate efforts to save it ongoing.
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California
Los Angeles
Cal
Ojai Valley
Ojai
Western Union
Ventura
Germany offers peace to Russia via Swiss official
Petrograd reports Germans seek an immediate general peace with Russia and an economic accord after expelling Swiss based socialist Robert Grimm. Stockholm copy claims Hoffman, Swiss federal council member, relayed a ceasefire proposal to Grimm, including no offensive action while talks proceed and a cordial entente on Poland and Lithuania with restitution of occupied provinces.
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London
Russia
Switzerland
Robert Grimm
Hoffman
Swis Federal Council
Grimm
Germany
M.ssertelli
M. Skobeleff
Witheis
Popaganda
Stockholm
Social Demokraten
Fed Federal Council
The
Swiss Federal Council
E. Odier
Berne
Kaiser
Federal Council
Poland
Lithuania
Austria
Registry totals from 45 states in selective draft
Washington June 17 Registrations totaling 3 896 790 under the selective draft law have been reported from 45 states and the District of Columbia. Massachusetts Kentucky and Wyoming remain missing with an aggregate near 9 500 000 expected to bring the total close to that figure. Officials may proceed with selection for the first war army increment once rolls are complete. Exemption tribunals pose the greatest problem with three plans under consideration. Crowder notes registered men may leave if proper assurances are given.
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Washington
District of Columbia
Massachusetts
Kentucky
Wyoming
Crowder
War Department
Hoover Ordered to Organize Food Administration Effort
Washington June 17 President Wilson urged immediate organization of the new food administration focusing on voluntary cooperation. Herbert Hoover was ordered to mobilize every household to join the effort with households taught food saving in the home. The Senate will take up the proposed food control bill Monday as House debates it, with the measure reported to the Senate without recommendation.
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Congress
Peesident Wilson
Herbert C. Hoover
New Food Administration
Food Administration
The
Hoover
Paschen
Wilson
Senate
House
Italian War Mission Receives Royal Welcome in Burlington
In Burlington Iowa on June 17 the Italian war mission and party arrived from St. Louis by special train to a citywide celebration. About twelve thousand residents joined a program featuring singing speeches a review of Company I 1st N G and Boy Scout events, with a dinner at Mrs. C. E. Perkins home. Marquis Luigi Borsarelli di Risfreddo praised the Allied effort and Signor Marconi predicted victory over Prussian militarism as supporters pledged unity with the United States for democracy.
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St. Louis
N. G
C. E. Perkins
Burlington Railroad
Fort Madison
Luigi Borsarelli di Risfreddo
Italy
United States
America
Wilson
Marconi
Signor Marconi
America Ready to Pay War Price at Princeton Commencement
At Princeton University on June 17 Secretary of State Lansing declared America ready to pay any sacrifice to secure democracy as 296 graduates received degrees. He joined allied diplomats including Herbert Hoover and M. Jusserand in a ceremony at Nassau Hall amid calls of unity. Jusserand praised American resolve and noted the French faith in America's war effort.
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N. J
America
Lansing
Princeton University
Germany
Herbert C. Hoover
Nassau Hall
Europe
Asia
M. Jusserand
United States
Greece Quiet After King's Abdication
Athens June 17 Former King Constantine who abdicated last Tuesday has left Greek territory. Government and the allied high commissioner take measures to avoid disorder. Piraeus authorities posted notices summoning those who aim to deliver them to the authorities. More allied troops landed at Piraeus. Food situation improves. Navigation in Greek waters gradually restored.
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Athens
Constantine
Allie
Piraeus
Root Says America Will Fight With Russia For Freedom
Elihu Root told Russia’s council of ministers in Petrograd that the United States will fight alongside Russia for liberty and democracy. He stressed American disinterestedness beyond democracy and said Russia and America share a common struggle against tyranny. M. Tereschtenko welcomed the mission, citing the 1776 Declaration and Russia’s revolutionary path as it faces internal democratic creation and ongoing war.
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Petrograd
London
America
Russia
Elihu Root
Council of Ministers
Root
M. Tereschtenko
Francis
David R. Francis
Marinsky Palace
M. Kerensky
United States
Girl's Body Found Buried in City Cellar Mystery
New York, June 17. Discovery of Yeerth Cruger, a missing high school student, murdered and buried six feet under a bicycle shop cellar, clears a police mystery. Her skull was crushed. Parents identified the body by apparel she wore on February 13. Afrede Cocchi ran the shop. police questioned several persons.
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New York
Yeerth Cruger
Italy
Miss Cruger
Afrede Cocchi
Wireless phones to be used for Navy progress in wireless telephony
June W expert dinner notes covers laid for 12 and shows practical value for navy radio use in war operations. Public information committee says engineers and scientists with navy officials have made important progress in developing the wireless telephone but details are not disclosed.
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Washinton
Navy
Public Information Committee
Rumors Of Grave Riots Reach Winnerswijk Border Town
June 17 report from Placy notes rumors of a grave riot breaking out Friday in several German towns near the frontier, according to the Nicuwe Rotterdamsche Courant.
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Amstredam
Winnerswyig
Hollane
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