Sims 10 Command Appointment Places Tremendous Burdens on Sims
A London briefing reported Vice Admiral William S. Sims to command allied naval forces in Irish waters during the Irish Sea crisis. The U S Navy Secretary granted him wide autonomous powers to cooperate with French and British fleets and to counter German submarines. The note notes uncertainty about flagship ships and outlines existing U S and British assets in European waters.
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Uhlan News Service
Washington
D. C
London
Navy Department
Sims
Department
Admiral Sims
Jupiter
Trish
Victory for British suffs in electoral reform bill
London reports that the House of Commons passed the final reading of the clause on woman suffrage in the electoral reform bill by a large majority. A proposal to grant women franchise on the same basis as men is expected, signaling a sweeping triumph among supporters. The debate touched on Miss Jeanette Rankin and American views on the war entry.
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House of Commons
London
Jeanette Rankin
American Congress
United
Charters Two Steamers to Russia From Washington Beet Fleet
Two vessels of the shipping board s Beet were chartered to Russia for transporting to Archangel part of the 360000 tons of Russian supplies awaiting shipment at New York. Other ships will be given to the Russians as fast as they are available. The Russian port will be freed bound again before October 1. The vessels chartered are from the enemy fleet seized in American ports at the outbreak of war. They are of 7006 tons each.
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Washington, D. C
The
Shipping Board
Russia
Archangel
New York
Belgian Deportations Continue Denounced by Government
The Belgian government denounces the denial by the Wolff bureau on June 7 and asserts that deportations of Belgians continue in spite of official statements.
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Havre
Wolff Bureau
Nominations for Land Office Registers Named
President Wilson nominated James F. Burss to be register of the land office at Lake View Oregon and Wade H. Fowler to be register at Doughis.
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Wilson
Ashington
D. C
James F. Bursess
Lake View
Ore
Wade H. Fowler
Doughis
Trainyard Heist Claims Large Cash Haul
A Burlington and Quincy passenger train was robbed in Chicago yards. Authorities say gunmen seized between 24000 and 30000 dollars and escaped with the money. Police questioned Smiley Siniter and A R Andrews about the robbery.
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Adams Expr
Chicago
Burlington and Quincey
Werdke
A. R. Andrews
Smiley
Siniter
Andrews
Seour
Air Raid on London Leaves Dozens Dead and Wounded
London reports a heavy air raid with ten school children slain and about fifty injured. The East End endured the brunt as German planes attacked from Essex, drawing a large response from British anti aircraft and fighters, with one German craft reportedly shot down.
Liberty Loan Wing Triumph for Democracy
Washington reports American patriotism and enthusiasm led to an oversubscribed Liberty Loan totaling up to 1 billion dollars with forecasts of reaching 8.5 billion. Secretary McAdoo praised the public’s overwhelming response and noted potential further oversubscription if applications had continued. The loan is seen as a clear victory for democracy and wartime aims.
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Washington
McAdoo
Germans Retreat as Allied Offensive Advances in Belgium Front
British reports say German positions between the Lys river and St Yves have been abandoned after a successful offensive. Allied troops moved east of Messines and Ploegsteert wood gaining ground near Gaspard and Bullecourt while capturing a few prisoners. Major General Maurice called the Me sines offensive the most successful attack to date.
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London
Lys River
St. ¥Reg
Ploegsteert Wood
Massines
Lys
St. Yves
Ploogsteert Wood
Gaspard
Bullecourt
Hooge
Messines
Maj. Gene
F. B. Maurice
War Office
Allies seize Athens as forces land at Pireus and Castella
June 16 dispatch reports entente troops landing at Pireus and Castella with positions on Phalerum heights. The former king sailed on a British warship on Thursday and abdicated in favor of his heir, Alexander, prompting German reaction and sympathy from Emperor Wilhelm II for Queen Solin.
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Athens
Pireus
Castella
Phalerum Bay
Athénus
Greece
Alexander
Hnim
Calogna
Constantine
Ehegela
Solin
United States Air Fleet Plan Backed by Baker
Secretary of War Baker endorsed building a vast American air force for Europe in the shortest time. The War Department plans to spend about 600 million dollars on immediate aircraft construction and forward estimates to Congress soon. The move signals strong support from President Wilson for an aggressive aerial push.
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Washington
Baker
War Department
Congress
Walter
Wilson
Air Raid Kills Two and Wounds Sixteen in Zeppelin Downing
In London on June 19 bombs struck many congested districts. Two people were killed and sixteen injured as a Zeppelin was shot down. One hospital reported treating more than fifty casualties.
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London
Zeppelin
House W ar Tax Bill Cut by Nine Million
Washington June 16 the senate finance committee trimmed the war tax bill by about 9 million as it cut the manufacturers tax on athletic goods patent medicines perfumes and cosmetics from 5 to 2 percent. Distilled spirits malt liquors wines and soft drinks taxes totaling about 165 million were approved as drafted. The patent used wines tax cut promises a revenue loss above 5 million with the 2 percent rate yielding about 1.46 million. A reduction in food tax would lower revenue further toward 500 thousand.
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Washington
House
Wat
Senate Finance Committee
SEO
Public support drives large subscription drive
The passage praises business leaders women and patriotic groups whose cooperation proved crucial. It notes strong demand for $50 and $100 denominations and cites treasury officials expecting broad participation. Officials estimated nearly three million subscribers.
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Women of America
Patriotic Organizations
Treasury
Grain Movement Speeds Up Nationwide TSA Statement
A government statement notes improved transportation conditions nationwide. Authorized by Inter State Harrison, the move aims to speed grain movement and ease grid and rail constraints across states amid wartime logistics.
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New York
TSA
Intre Ax Harrison
Enilrusd War Board
Mob Lynchee Incident Shocks Oklahoma City Residents
Fragmentary OCR describes a June event in Oklahoma City with a claimed mob scene. Jdenry Conly is described as a pegri and was involved in a launch near Holdreville. He was allegedly identified by Mrs. Jesse J. Burford, a farmer’s wife, amid unsettled details and a stated sum of $6.
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Oklahoma City
Okla
Jdenry Conly
Holdeoville
Mrg
Jesse J. Burford
British Quick Triumph Near Monchy Le Preux
British forces in France report a two minute battle that seized three quarters of a mile of trenches on Infantry hill east of Monchy Le Preux. The 7 28 start time and 7 87 rockets signaled a successful daylight assault with allied troops advancing swiftly and breaking German positions in the advance.
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France
Infantry Hill
Monchy le Preux
Bloodhounds Track Escaped German Fugitive
Bloodhounds pursue an escaped German man named Arnwedd Teneel who fled a local village. The search targets a suspect known as Sortilk or possibly Guerii tien as authorities seek the fugitive through nearby woods and trails.
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Berthe Guerii Tien
Fred
Anarchiste Pair Given Heavy Bail in Federal Case
In New York June, W Uanawald Joan and Alexander Berkoiun were arrested on gun related charges tied to a gullean scription. They were granted bail at 25,000 dollars each in federal court pending further proceedings.
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Anarchiste
New York
Uanawaldjoan
Alexander Berkoiun
Anieliste
Navy Commander Quits Amid Turbulent Resignation
A high ranking naval official resigns from command amid internal disputes and leadership shifts. The move follows controversy over strategic decisions and mounting pressure from key defense officials.
Diver Sinks Big Transport With Unclear Report
A garbled OCR item describes a diver sinking a large transport vessel with unclear details. It mentions a person and a location but the text is fragmentary and hard to verify.
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Borpedord
Food Resources Mobilization Begins After Wilson Letter
National food director Herbert Hoover ordered mobilization of 200000 quantities of foodstuffs within twenty four hours of President Wilson's call. The action aims to secure food supplies across the country without awaiting legislative powers.
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Aw York
Wilson
Herbert CL Haaver
Des Moines Camp Dodge to Train 3 Divisions for Two Years
Des Moines secures a giant training camp to host 34 000 to 50 000 men from Iowa Minnesota the Dakotas and Nebraska for two years. Camp Dodge and Fort Des Moines will train three divisions while Port Des Moines houses additional units. Government lands total 3400 acres plus leased areas with 14000 horses and mules planned for heavy deployment.
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Des Moines
Baker
Iowa
Minnesota
Dakotas
Nebraska
Broand
Douge Ia
Fort Des Moines
Des Mouines
Camp Dodge
Port Des Moines
Suttlgigat
Uncle Sam
Plains
Daughters of the American Revolution disrupt table cover display
In Des Moines an American flag table cover on the speaker’s table in the Coliseum drew protests from Daughters of the American Revolution attendees who demanded removal of the fire motif. Rouse attendants were warned the promoters faced a $10 fine if the case was not corrected as the program began. An effort to relocate the banner followed amid applause from D A members.
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Des Moines
Daughters of the American Revolution
Womens
D. A
Fle Entertainment
D. R
College Dentists Would Enlist in Reserve
Iowa City reports sixty of the eighty five graduating dentistry class at State University applied for the dental reserve. A list of 1,000 dentists is issued for men fit for service, with physical and mental evaluation to be conducted.
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Iowa City
The
State University
British Ship Sunk and Crew Captured in North Atlantic
British ship sunk near London and a crew of five were aboard. The Nordh voyage was interrupted by a German attack, with about 700 prisoners reported and ships seized. The scene involved a British capture described as a major wartime event.
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Omaha
Engineers Survey Camp Dodge Amid Unclear Text
Fragments describe survey work at Camp Dodge with scattered names and locations, referencing Des Moines and Iowa, but the text is garbled. The item lacks coherent facts or a clear outcome to report.
Adel Man Heads Bankers Association in Iowa Convention
D. M. Leave of Adel was unanimously elected president of the Iowa Bankers Association at its annual meeting. Geo. S. Parker of Sioux City named as vice president, Parley Sheldon of Ames as minds vice-president, and Frank P. Ball of Preston elected treasurer after opponent Fryer of Murforld withdrew. The war resolution pledges ready support to the country and government, promising greater money and effort when called.
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Featar
Guthrie Ceptor
United States
Eight YMCA Buildings Planned Near Camp Dodge for Soldiers
Gethman of Chicago YMCA officials inspected the Camp Dodge grounds in Des Moines where eight YMCA buildings will be erected to house about 35 000 soldiers. Each 4000 man unit will have five secretaries and modern facilities including moving picture machines and reading and writing supplies. Des Moines preachers will conduct Sunday services.
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Carp
Des Moines
Camp Dolge
Woo
Gethman
Chicago
Yom. C. Aa
Wag Im Dey Maoines
Camp Podge
Brownsville
Texas
Besiktas
Symp
Red Cross Campaign Underway in Knoxville Chapter Formed
Knoxville hosts its Red Cross chapter with over 100 members. E R Jordan is president, S C Johnston vice president, J B Mullach treasurer, and Mrs G E MecWorkle secretary. A canvassing drive targets every household as members report the meeting in the ware house where work was outlined and many joined. The goal is to double the membership.
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Red Cross
Knoxville
Red Cross Society
E.R. Jordan
Qfrs
C. Johnston
J. B. Mullach
Mra
G. BE
MecWorkle
Tows
Wera
Ames Girls Show Patriotic Red Cross Work
Ames co eds answered how women can help during wartime. In six weeks 658 students at Tew State College studied Red Cross work and the class of 30 studying surgical dressing produced pajamas bed shirts bath robes and numerous sewn items for relief efforts.
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Ames
Tew State College
Red Cross
Grinnela Famous Tree Destroyed by Lightning
During a severe storm in Grinnela, a historic tree claimed to be tied to Henry Ward Beecher in 1840s fell after a lightning strike. The collapse damaged electric lines causing brief darkness and a small fire at the Monroe hotel. The event disrupted the city briefly.
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Henry Ward Beecher
Monroe
Newspaper May Be Published Sunday in Waterloo
Fragmentary text indicates a Waterloo newspaper may publish on Sunday with editorial staff and printing details unclear due to damaged OCR.
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Waterloo
Drowned Victims In River Rescue Operation Fails
A guard observed four individuals drawn toward the Maines River and a winter bridge incident near Des Moines. Rescue teams struggled to reach the victims as distressed witnesses described the chaotic scene and efforts to save them from the water.
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Maines
Campbelk
Teller
Des Moines
WU Pela
Priasfetder
Weadern Mandpaper
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