Railroads Outline Aims To Support War Effort
In a joint statement Director General McAdoo sets railroad policy to aid the war, subordinating all else to moving troops and materials. He emphasizes service to the public and employees, humane management, and economical operation while modernizing facilities and standardizing equipment. The plan seeks sympathy between administration, railroads, workers, and patrons.
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Warrington
Jung
Pottay Meve Giblic
McAdoo
Rilroid
Olrpiten
Ho Saldle
United States Yattrond Administration
Raihways
Latsey
Intredestian
Arctic
Twenty-Eight German Subs Sunk Report
A wartime report notes 28 German submarines sunk. Navy officials claim success as Allied forces press operations amid heavy rain and crowds. Senator Weeks comments on naval warfare policy and military committees.
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Pouberay
Navy
United Bietoe
Jobo TW
Weeks
Ship Project Approved Amid Turmoil Over Peru Studies
The senate blocks a plan related to shipping and cargo, while a separate Washington debate centers on German language instruction and a proposed public funding increase. The administration seeks additional funds for protection services and a new legal aide program in Washington, with figures cited at $10,009 and $19,090.
Four Men Indicted in Government Contract Plot
Washington reports four men including John Memning and John Z. Cavanagh were indicted for conspiracy to offer bribes to secure a government contract. Authorities say a scheme involved a contingent fee, with payments arranged through Barua and other firms for Quaker City products. The investigation examined hundreds of firms with government contracts and stressed strict avoidance of middlemen in contractor relationships.
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Washington
Memday
Hisitee
John Memning
John Z. Cavanagh
Rugens Sullivay
Avtali
Luittebphin
Wen
Wrebington
New York
Tip Department
Mary
Nivel Intelligence
Arigate Pspers
B.A. Bithia
Reinvant Company
Tia
Rome
Barua
Quartermastera Corps
Hitter
Flaming
Kohr
Boston
United States
Unanimous Draft Expansion Proposal Advances in Congress
Washington panel approves a draft expansion plan calling all men to service and extending the age range to eighteen to forty-five. Senator Oregon chairs hearings on a $22.5 million Army appropriation as support grows for broader conscription amid wartime needs.
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Washington
House
General Crowders
Wene
Sengetor Chinaverinin
Oregon
Senate Inlifiary
Germans claim massive Bolshevik losses near Taganrog
Telegram from General Kneerzer reports German forces near Taganrog west of Azov wiped out Bolshevik units from Lalsk to the Ukraine coast. Russian casualties cited exceed 3,090 dead with thousands missing or drowned. German commander claims slight losses.
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Aninierdaim
Kneerzer
Etvbhorn
Buve
Taganrog
Azov
Lalsk
Ukraine
Sea of Azov
Knoerzer
Dirigibie's Grew All Bare in Cape May Mystery
The June 20 report from Cape May details a dirigible incident where the craft struck an obstacle after a misfired engine. The pilot's scattered account suggests the airship veered, causing the airframe to buckle and later fall. No major injuries reported.
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Dirigibie's
Cape May
N. 1
Ore Cate
Mother of Blaln Nuree Dies
London Ottawa June 22. Cavell monumental bereavement announced. Hew Cravelh expelled by the Chews at new Belshing ass beded at the hoe Fenteycohrmies at the 48a at Hutt gta.
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Blaln Nuree
London
Ottawa
Iy Cavell
Belshing
Ter
Hutt Gta
United States Calls Fourth Liberty Loan Support Expanded
President Wilson responds to Feb national message, urging unity and victory to secure lasting peace. Treasury announces plan for fourteenth Fourth Liberty Bond issue, aiming for about 6 billion dollars with biweekly payments via bank units. government seeks broad subscriptions and accelerated mobilization of resources.
Prison for War Objectors Approved by Baker
Washington June 10 Secretary Baker approved sentences for conscientious objectors who refused military service at Camp Up ton Camp Gordon. Sentences ranged from 18 months to 20 years with terms imposed by courts on objectors who cited relatives in Germany or Austria. Baker favored returning such men to the countries of their preference after the year.
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Wishtnigton
Jing
Might
McAdoo
Amognes Binul
Alberty Loin
Tsued
Killilng Jian
Washington
Camp Upton
Bard Istor
St. Paul
Manly
Camp Dwlge
Ft Leayngworth
Wecauwa
Pra
Elaraattan
Uren
Piatt
Judeodecate
Leages Court
Wunors
Paduest Mvorp
Francis H. Wotator
Stinoik
Fersthing
Tha Cory
Froida Webster
Iota Hall Fleet
Webster
Central City
Waa
Des Moines
Milvale
Camp Dodge
Nde
Salu Bhy Negro Sohier
Nike
Worry
Mibo
Americay
Chicago
Roe Burt
Mio Wal
Bool
Sunday Civil Bill Passes in Washington War Tax Provisions
Washington reports passage of a large civil bill including emergency war taxes and extensive spending. The measure funds building programs, relief and military support with billions in aggregated allocations. Details are obscured by OCR errors but indicate substantial appropriations and committee authorizations.
Americans Urged to Vote on Election Day
Secretary of the Navy Josephus Daniels urged Americans to uphold patriotic duty and cast ballots on election day highlighting national service and the importance of the American uniform in homeland choices.
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Albany
N.Y
Tee
America
Americana
Secretary of the Navy
Josephus Daniels
Dja
Rann
Orisia
Fall Killa Flight Tragedy Claims Multiple Lives
A plane traveling from Parkville to Memphis, Tennessee, including W. Heller and Sergeant Eugene Wiqungian, wrecked after plunging from a height of a hundred feet. The incident occurred near Memphis, resulting in several fatalities and injuries among the aboard.
General Wood's New Command Overview
Fragmentary OCR notes mention figures Woolingtan Jane Mh orders iron and Ing Gon Leonard Wand at Sonnese ve hoon. It references von at Sonnese and Fort AN bases, with unclear directives about visions and command movements.
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Wood
Woolingtan
Jane
Ing Gon
Leonard
Sonnese
Fort AN
Bases
U S To Hire War Workers Policy Announced
President Windsor urged companies not to recruit or hire workers for war duties after August 1 except through the United States Employment Service recently organized by the Department of Indian labor forces were enlisted. The directive aims to control labor deployment for war production and ensure orderly manpower distribution across sectors.
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Afashington
Jane
Pensident Witsor
United Stetes
Department of Indeisha Tabor
Abe Naéney
Yanks Sink 28 Submarines in Bold Victory
Fragmented OCR reports a dramatic once-detailed victory with the New York team overpowering opponents. The garbled text mentions submarines and a large margin, suggesting a decisive result with strong performance by key players and formations.
M adog in West for health retreat
Reported health absence of Sereitus Mo Aileg from Wilte Stiphar Neehiga leading to several weeks away. Forelan Freight fates Up and Wisdaligtare Mine appear in context with travel and training implications. Expo ANT Hoport fregghy noted on a long event over 24 percent increase in exercise over OXLIE Fates.
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Wrahiraghan
Seerutis Mo
Aileg
Wilte Stiphar Neehiga
Tient Sine
Wisdaligtare
Western Men on Hun Soil Thirty Second Divison Formed
The Thirty Second Division, composed of National Guard units from Wisconsin and Michigan, joins U S forces in Europe. Veterans, including Maj. Gen. William H. Wilcox and Brig. Gen. Garay Aliwarit, spearhead operations as the division takes over duties near Alsace, marking a significant deployment from the Midwest to the European theater.
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Michigan
Wintonkin
Willian Uh
Wader Wheott
Garay Aliwarit
Sox
Townsa Solder
Melvate
WeeUuyton
Gerditt
Alsiee
Europe
Belgade
Arigade
Wisconsin Infantry
Prigade
Henagunrjerg
Wisconsin
Wisconsin’ Infantry
Mirst
Filery
Eirst Milchigan
Gord Artilery
Wieconsin
Michigan Cavalry
Meligue
Jory
Bourl
Ali Slail Corps
Iba
Severnl
Wintie Wiiein
Ene
Rubinel Vinay Molrmars
Iowa State News: Drowned Youths, War Draft Issues Rise
The report details a 17 year old Axen Rood's son drowning at Langan and notes broader wartime casualties, draft activity, and military trials across the region. It cites Gov Lowden, Marine detachments, camp Dodge, and various local residents affected by the war’s demands.
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Buirlek Trea
Pwollan
Axen
Langan
Grady
Sation
Wright Courtly
Earlwood
Joe Sprengel
Loula Lidtko
Spranze
Gov. Frank
Lowdon
Lowden Wan
Batorg
Harding
Rofernor
Iowa
Crotath Charioner
Alkena
Winterspi
Steve Wallerman
Kanan
Rind
Dlacane
Anton Rornate
Eutah
Privata Ray Crone
Amos
Dla
Guthrie
Camp Dodge
Care Lonmant
Logan
Chicazo Limited
Appleton
Warne Marehall
Cedar Rapes Gazette
Ows
National Guards
Waterloo
Nagional Army
Nagional Army. ~ MewSil
Stary County
Dia
Homach
Lowe City
Stephen Casey
Cognty
Edward Salton
Otlomiyva
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Pers
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Ren Hela
Ftestrie
Washission
D. C
Senate
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Red Mind
Tom Sromm Aating
Beal and
Kalan
Ateeka
U.S
Department of Justice
Mel
Ravel
Spit Profite
Aaid
Red Guard
Germany
Veest
Tagantyg
U. S
France
Wilson Yelle
Forces of Freedom
Janu
Bresllmut Wilson
Potmenra Antus
Karoye
Fie Stile Department
Pershing
Baker
Kaiser Levern
Houes Pacces
Rama
Dantels
Pomberoen
Masc
Dria
Ilieu
Aggy Naksunt
Anal
Xenator
Ineribar
Wong
M'Adog
West
Groretary
Tastenelle
Marron
Bane
Mahia
Kaiser's Land
Alsace
National Guard
Downs
Atures Premarion
Woolton
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Ian Mado
Laudlon
Went
Alfred Pagot
Workin
Gandy
Ottogry
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