Outline of Roads Aim in War Effort by McAdoo
Washington June 16 Director General McAdoo issued a comprehensive policy outlining the United States railroad administration goals in order of importance: win the war by moving troops and materials promptly, then serve the public with efficient, low-cost transportation, foster sympathy between railways, employees, and patrons, and apply sound business practices. He emphasized humanizing railroading and noted progress toward these ideals while warning it will take time.
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Washington,d. C
McAdoo
Railroad Administration
United States Railroad Administration
Sanaa
Americans Welcomeed by Paris as They Head to Front
Paris gave a rousing welcome to American troops as they rode through the city en route to the battle front. Motor vehicles carrying soldiers were cheered and showered with flowers by large crowds along the main boulevards.
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Paris
Battle Front
Submarine Sinkings Highlight Navy Claims in Senate Address
United States Senator John W Weeks told members of the Senate Military Affairs Committee in an address that since January 1 the navy has sunk 28 German submarines. He asserted sailors deserve the credit for these successes.
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Pemberton
Mass
United States
John W Weeks
Senate Military Affairs Committee
Ship Project Approved in Peru Senate
Lima Peru reports the senate approved the project for selling vessels flying the Peruvian flag. Restrictions were also enacted to regulate shipping interests and curb influence in the sector.
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Lima
Peru
Senate
Senate opposes German in District of Columbia schools
The Senate approved an amendment to an appropriation bill barring the teaching of German in public schools in the District of Columbia. The move reflects a broader stance against German language education in Washington, with the measure affecting district schools and instructional policy.
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Washington,d. C
Senate
District of Columbia
Redfield Seeks $10,000 for Alaska Salmon Fisheries
Secretary Redfield sent a communication to Congress requesting an additional appropriation of 10000 dollars to support protection, seal, and salmon fisheries operations in Alaska.
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Redfield
Washington, D.' G
Redfeld
Grees
Fisheries ‘of
Alaska
Wilson Favors All-Work Law Nationwide
President Wilson endorses a nation wide compulsory work movement to support Provost Marshall General Crowder's work or fight rule. In a letter to Governor Harrington, he praises Maryland's compulsory work law and urges other states to adopt similar measures while preserving workers rights and safety standards.
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General Crowder
Washington
Wilson
Crowder
Harrington
Maryland
Council.of National Defense
National War.labor Board
Lambert Heads The Medics In American Medical Assn
Maj Alexander Lambert medical director of the American Red Cross in France and NYSA president won the American Medical association presidency over Admiral William C Braisted in a tight vote 60 to 57 The officers elected unanimously include W N Wishard David Starr Judd C W Richardson and John M Baldy as vice presidents.
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Chicago
Alexander Lambert
American Red Cross
France
New York State Medical Association
American Medical Association
William C. Braisted
United States Navy
House of Delegates
W N. Wishard
Indianapolis
David
Starr Judd
Rochester
President Wilson Urges Senate to Pass Woman Suffrage Amendment
Wilson expressed hope the senate would pass the woman suffrage amendment this session. He replied to a memorial from the French Union for Woman Suffrage urging him to proclaim suffrage principles as a fundamental right. He said the senate should give an unmistakable answer by approving the amendment before session's end.
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Washington
Wilson
Senate
Congress
Union For Woman Suffrage
United States
Pershing Awards D. S. C. to Nashville Lieut Edward Buford Jr
First Lieut Edward Buford Jr of Nashville Tennessee in an American air squadron receives the Distinguished Service Cross from General Pershing for gallant service in France during World War I.
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Pershing
France
Edward Buford, Jr
Nashville
Tenn
Maj Gen George M Randall Dies in Denver at 77
Maj Gen George M Randall retired veteran of the Civil and Spanish-American Wars died in Denver after a short illness at seventy seven. He retired in October 1905.
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G. M. Randall
Denver
Colo
George M. Randall
Two Norwegian Ships Sunk by German Submarine Off U S Coast
Two Norwegian steamers the Vindeggen and Henrik Lund were sunk by German submarine about 200 miles east of Cape Charles Virginia. Sixty eight crewmen were picked up by a British vessel after being sent adrift. Eighty tons of copper ingots from the Vindeggen were seized by the Uboat before the ship went down.
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New York
Vindeggen
Henrik Lund
Cape Charles
Norfolk
American Smelting and Refining Company
Beef Ration Urged By Food Administration
Washington June 14 The food administration appealed to Americans to limit beef purchases from now until September 15 to one and a quarter pounds of clear beef weekly or one and a half pounds with bone per person per household. The move aims to supply the army allied forces and civilian populations in France Great Britain and Italy whose demand exceeds current surplus.
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Washington
France
Great Britain
Italy
Food Administration
The
Swedish Steamer Dora Sunk by German Submarine
London dispatch from Copenhagen reports the Swedish steamship Dora sunk without warning presumed by German submarine. Nine crew members are missing or lost.
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London
Dora
Copenhagen
Nab Official In Spy Case In London June 17
A prominent government official was arrested over the case involving former Lord Mayor Sir Joseph Jonas of Sheffield, accused of passing information to the enemy.
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Nab
London
Joseph Jonas
Sheffield
Yanks Bay Hun Airmen On Toul Front
Two German airplanes were destroyed and another apparently driven down of control on Thursday by American aviators along the Toul front in France. The action occurred as Allied forces pressed the American Army in France during June.
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Yanks Bay
France
Toul Front
United States Marines in France Victory Message
President Wilson reiterates U S resolve to send men and materials to France until equality of force is overcome and liberty triumphs. Poincare and Foch congratulate Pershing and the American expeditionary forces on the anniversary of their arrival in Europe.
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Washington
United States
France
Wilson
Poincare
Europe
State Department
Pershing
Liberation
General Pershing
Foch
General March
Paris
Keemun Reports Sinking Sighting May Be Questioned
A British steamer Keemun, previously reported sunk after a submarine attack off the Virginia capes, arrived at an Atlantic port a day earlier than official confirmation. Navy reports note a wireless claim of shelling and sinking but gave no decisive confirmation.
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Keemun
Atlantic
Washington
Virginia Capes
Navy Department
Trunday
Henrik Lund
Americans Only Called To Vote And Fight For Flag
Secretary Daniels urged allegiance to the flag at Flag Day events in Albany urging all who choose America to vote and serve in uniform. In Washington Sprague Jr. of New York was named special assistant handling enemy regulations for the Port of New York, succeeding William Wallace Jr.
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Daniels
Albany
N. J
America
Josephus Daniels
Sprague
Gotham
Washington
Rufus W. Sprague, Jr
New York
Bristol rivet record at shipyard drive time
Martin C. Hahn drove 1,875 rivets in eleven hours and fifty minutes, setting a new world record for rivet driving at the Merchant Shipbuilding Corporation in Bristol Pennsylvania on June 17. Officials claimed the feat as a historic benchmark in shell bottom riveting.
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Bristol
Corporation
President urges labor unity in war effort at AFL convention
President telegraphed the American Federation of Labor and the Alliance for Labor and Democracy urging renewed labor support for the war program. He said no capital labor conflict should hinder the war and praised workers in factories, shipyards, and workshops for bearing their share during crucial months.
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Washington
American Federation of Labor
St Paul
Minn
Samuel Gompers
Aad
Este
Robert Maisel
The
Alliance For Labor and Democracy
American Alliance For Labor and Democracy
America
France
French Celebrate U. S. Day
Paris marks the anniversary of the sailing of the first 15,000 American troops across the Atlantic to join the great war effort. France honors the occasion with ceremonies as Allied forces continue operations abroad.
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Paris
France
Texas League Reorganized Into Eight Clubs
Dallas on June 15 reports agreement on reorganizing the Texas league into eight clubs. The plan likely includes New Orleans from the Southern association and Beaumont, Texas, among the member cities.
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Dallas
Tex
Texas League
New Orleans
Southern Association
Beaumont
United States Seizes Henry Miller Estate
San Francisco reports the government seized the estate of the late Henry Miller valued at 46 million dollars for nonpayment of federal income taxes. The action underscores a high profile tax enforcement move impacting a major wealth individual and illustrates federal collection efforts.
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U. S
San Francisco
Henry Miller
War Savings Stamps urged as fair prize cut
Iowa officers at a Kansas City conference urged prize winners at fall fairs to take 25 percent of premiums in War Savings Stamps. A resolution asked fair management to offer exhibitors who win premiums War Savings Stamps as acceptable. Bayard Fuller, a Sac City youth shot at Jefferson Barracks, is said to have been mentally unbalanced, per 1915 investigations.
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Kansas City
A.R.’ Corey
Bayard Fuller
Sac City
Jefferson Barracks
R. H. Sylvester
Psychological Clinic
Iowa State University
Max E. White
Clarinda State Hospital
Z. Fuller
Dean W. F. Barr
Herbert Hoover
GH Summer
State Board of Health
Washington, D. C
United States
Iowa
George E. Thompson
Illinois Central
Arion
Denison
W. W. Marsh
Women’s’ Committee
Cedar Falls
Teachers’ College
Red Cross
State Automobile Department
George Hedges
University Power Plant
Iowa City
Vancouver
Wash
Plymouth” County
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