Hurley Announces Massive U S Shipbuilding Drive
Shipping Board chairman Frank B. Hurley outlines a vast merchant fleet program aiming to build 4.5 million deadweight tons this year and over 13 million next, to expand American shipping and boost trade with Europe and Asia while promoting inter national probity and justice. He cites plans with Director General Schwab and forecasts output surpassing Britain’s to date.
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Emergency Seat Corporation
Germany
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Kefera Wis
Yanks Sail to France Farewell Amid Glory of Victory
Announcement to bid farewell to American troops sailing to France as 500000+ service members embark for the Lorraine front. Secretary Baker notes the vast force abroad while 34 men attend ceremonial exercises at the Washington monument with French ambassador and officials present.
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France
Lefeyatts
Rochambeau
America
Baker
Washington
Wer
Bonfire at High School Grounds Sparks Patriotism
Crowds of students and local families gather near the high school to mark a bonfire as many boys from Company J bound for France are home on leave. The event features singing of patriotic songs and a parade, while concerns about government admin and education policies are noted among attendees.
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Maet Tinley
Company J
France
Fragmentary notice on Rocky Mount action and tributes
A garbled report references a national eKrewment and coverage by Pelese teams. It mentions Rocky Mounto tag and a discussion at a promne sis wnd ata tributars, with unclear details and mixed placeholders.
New Dry Proposal in Senate From Washington Leader
A Washington senator Sam Tur Joner proposed a dry program with full project backing. The measure seeks 11,000,000 in funding for a new water infrastructure initiative intended to secure essential material and utility provisions.
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Washington, D. GA
Senate
Samatur Joner
Washington
President Warns Against Strikes Amid War Effort Mobilization
President Wilson telegrams to the American Federation of Labor urging unity between capital and labor to support the war. He cautions against industrial quarrels interrupting production and stresses the need for national solidarity to sustain the Allied war effort.
Cadets Urge U S Aid for Turkish Front
Washington June 13 An appeal to the United States and the allies to send an expeditionary force to Turkey to repel German invaders was sent to the state department by the Turkish embassy. The government declares that allied aid could improve the situation as the Treaty of Brest-Litovsk aftermath affects Turkey and the war’s outcome hinges on a strong allied force.
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Washinton
Trusaly
Rbaela
Tyne
State Department
Selective service notice outlines men for service
A fragment from June indicates a proclamation by the Provost Marshal Crowder arranging selective service actions. It mentions service for men of diverse regions and notes terms related to mobilization and aircraft production efforts.
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Galle
Menshington
Cinsa J
Drnilery Berrie
Vrovost
Gongral Crowder
Anon Wim
Ent Sprace
Rosstriyeton
Sub? Stnka Swedish Bhip in Atlantic War
A damaged OCR fragment mentions a ship related to Sweden and an Atlantic war. It lists a vessel of BAG and references May 2 with unclear details about ownership by a group described as Swell American-Mexica Nine.
Sub Sinks U S Ship Report From Washington
A Washington dispatch reports seven submariners operating in the Atlantic and details a British steamer Pyner del Blo Wik sunk by an enemy submarine. The Marytims coast patrol ordered 76 miles of guarding, with seven U boats off the American coast and four merchant vessels attacked. A German collison report notes a British transport damaged near New York harbor, with casualties and crew lost at sea.
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Washington
Myvy Department
Tone U
Balush Transport
Wiley
New York
Seven in Plot Against U S Indicted in New York
Six men and one woman were indicted by a federal grand jury on charges of high treason. Named defendants include Jeremiah O'Leary and others now held at Fort Hamilton and Ellis Island, accused of aiding German authorities, planning to aid the enemy, handling funds for propaganda, and assisting munitions manufacture and espionage.
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Jeremiah O'Leary
New York
Bne
Federal Road
Hellboy
Inish Aghetor
Marin K. de Vieturlen
Kitts Island
Itas Railigter
Albert
Jon Fieke
W. J. Hobbson
Hulls Kipper
Joh Duyan
Ainerten
U S Ships Built in First Half of Year
From the commerce department report the United States has launched 629 merchant vessels since the war began, totaling 487050 gross tons. The merchant fleet now stands at about 10,000,000 gross tons, signaling a massive expansion of naval trade and shipbuilding capacity.
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Washington
Tne
iUtnlteal
Randinge
Grenk
Unclear OCR record on Chilean ship towed to safety
Fragmentary text reports a Chilean ship named Blar or B? towed to safety by government steamer Tloosmvill near Heringwen. Details about persons Wiehe Marty Chile and 4 Ward fuse are unreadable.
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Chile
Marty Chile
Heringwen
Greerllag
Ward
Wheat harvest forecast promises record yields for spring and winter
The Department of Agriculture forecasts a combined total of 101,000,000 bushels of winter and spring wheat, with optimism for a bumper harvest due to favorable growing conditions. Provincial and state estimates cover Nebraska, Kansas, North Dakota, and other ranges, noting large year‑to‑year gains and regional boosts across Nebraska, Indiana, Missouri, and the Northwest.
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Brogent
Kanéashina
Nebrucka
Senz
Oslo
Wingls
Indiana
Misbouri
North Dakota
25 Years for 46 Objectors in Texas Case
Texans near Paris acquit and sentenced 46 conscientious objectors to life in prison. the court martial of the objectors led by Brigadier General O'heath reviewed the record and ordered the prisoners transferred to Fort Leavenworth. The decision covered nearly all defendants from Oklahoma and the Mongcalte unit.
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Paris-Avx
Ufe
Marilal
Sears
Briginler Gonert
Port Leavenworth
Mongcalte
Labor Fights to Oust Kaiser in Wartime Defense
Labor leader Samuel Gompers warns at the American Federation convention that workers will give everything for the United States but nothing for profit. He urges crushing autocracy and militarism in Germany, declaring a peace treaty would be futile and democracy must triumph. Workers in war production are a fighting force, and strikes should align with war aims.
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Ili Tam
Ste Pu
Minn
Worklox
Éaill
Gertin
Samuel Gompers
Mondas
Tabor
Germany
Gameers
Sponskla
Tnimderney
Ana | Peupta
Thutophc
Ausereaty
Pegsttent Gompers
Federation
United Whitch
Justin
France
Merle
Army of U S Best in World
Chicago June 12 The American Army is the best in the world and will be kept so until the bases are returned to their homes Major General William C. Gorgas declared in the homes of American soldiers. He said there has never been a cleaner army on the face of the earth and spoke during a visit to Chicago for the American Medical Association convention.
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Wison
Kyceny
Caivention
St. Paul
Min
Samuel Gouyers
Américan Federation of Labor
American Federation of Labor
Vitor
Cam
Willeh Jie
Annslea
Ant Gdis
Robert Massel
Luton
Democracy
American Alliance For
Lavor
Activ
Inda
America
France
Chicago
Amorican
William C. Gorgas
Surrean
United States Army
Alerfen
Leminde
Hone
Le 14
American Medical Association
BRITISH TRANSPORT SUNK IN ATLANTIC TORPEDOED
New York reports the British transport Avonts flagged as Cunard line ship torpedoed by a German submarine. Ten crew members were reportedly lost and many others injured or missing. Survivors were rescued by a hastily summoned steamer, with search continuing for additional crew.
700 000 YANKS IN FRANCE
American observers report large troop movements in France as forces press forward in a campaign led by Secretary Tinker. Reports indicate German forces under heavy pressure and Allied positions shifting near Font to Minies with strategic actions affecting the battle lines.
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Woalington
Mace
bin Foo
Minies
Tinker
Rhie Davis
Ciherty Jenn
Offensive Tactics Emphasize Rapid Attacks and Destruction
General Foch argues for decisive offensive action to break enemy organized forces. He warns that purely defensive battles fail to secure victory, urging bold, well planned attacks supported by reserves, training, and speed to overwhelm and neutralize the foe.
Not Taking Any Chancon at the Speedway Meeting
Captain Hammond of the Royal Flying Corps encounters Captain Batt and Johnny Alten at a speedway event. James Allison challenges Johnny regarding a prior incident as Aliana’s threats surface amid tense dialogue and a mysterious Mint reference.
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Tztte Ish
Royal Flying Corps
Jane Dayton
Tadianapalis
Johnny Alten
Batt
Johnny
Jamea A. Allison
Johny
Aliana
Iittiesan
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