Northcliffe arrives to lead British war mission in U S
Lord Northcliffe reached New York to serve as head of the British war mission in the United States. He plans to establish offices in the downtown area and coordinate support from Brit organizations. He will not speak further until credentials are presented in Washington.
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Northcliffe
New York
Lord Northcliffe
Velat
Washington
War Cabinet
U. S
Gilad
Mr. Balfour
British Press Praises Wilson Note In Peace Aims
London editors across parties lauded President Wilsons note to Russia as decisive and cogent a strong repudiation of peacetime annexations and indemnities. They hailed his popular interpretation and expected wide影响 on policy abroad despite delays, with belief the note better conveyed allied aims.
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Wilson
London
Ruseta
Seattle to Stage Red Cross Fund Pageant
Hazen J. Titus launches Seattle drive for 200000 to join national WWI Red Cross fund. A planned parade features 1000 wounded Canadian soldiers, 10000 volunteers, and Red Cross nurses with memorial floats through city streets to spur donations.
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Seattle
Red Cross
Hazen J. Titus
Titus
Northern Pacific Railway
Red Crows
United States
Ted Croan
Wilson
Uncle Sam
Frye
Red Crow
First American Officers Quietly Arrive in Paris
Paris dispatch reports Col. Me Taylor Col. Ireland and Maj. Dunn and Maj. Moore, guards of Gen Pershing, arriving in Paris to a sparse reception. Local officials and crowds were unprepared for the arrival as Paris plans a grand gesture for the general.
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Paris
Me . Taylor
Ireland
Dunn
Moore
Pershing
Bolongne
Pershing Reports Extensive War Work With British Staff
Major General Pershing conferred with a number of members of the British war staff in London on June 11 as part of ongoing allied coordination during the war. The discussions focused on strategic planning and joint operations to accelerate victory.
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London
King George Hosts American Ambassador Dinner at Palace
At the Savoy hotel today the American ambassador met briefings then lunched with King George and Queen Mary at Buckingham Palace. In the evening he was to attend a state dinner as a guest of the royal household.
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Savoy Hotel
Buckingham Palace
King George
Queen Mary
Page
American Vessel Magnus Manson Sunk by German Submarine
A German submarine torpedoed and shelled the American vessel Magnus Manson causing its sinking. The crew reached Faro safely after the attack.
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London
Magnus Manson
Faro
San Domingo Breaks with Kaiser London
San Domingo severs diplomatic relations with Germany, Berlin Reuters dispatch reports from June 11. The move follows escalating tensions and shifts in international alignments as the European conflict deepens.
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San Domingo
Kaiser
London
Germany
Reuter
Berlin
Rich must do big bit in war says Claude Kitchin
House Leader Kitchin declares the rich must shoulder the tax burden amid Senate efforts to ease wealthy taxation. Liberal senators back the plan, arguing the poor will bear most fighting costs. The U S Chamber of Commerce endorses raising about 1.8 billion dollars from income and excess profits taxes plus 500 million from luxury taxes in the Senate deal.
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Rich
Claude Kitchin
Washington
House
Kitchin
Senate
United States Chamber of Commerce
New Cantonment Camps Are Picked
National army cantonment sites announced with Little Rock Louisville Hattie Creek and Fort Sam Houston among listed locations. National Guard camps named include Fort Worth Deming Waco Fort Sill and Linda Vista. Petersburg Virginia was removed as a cantonment site.
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Washington
National Army
Little Rock
Ark
Loulaville
Hattie Creek
Mich
Fort Sam Houston
Texas
National Guard
Fort Worth
Tex
Deming
N. M
Waco
Fort Sill
Okla
Linda Vista
Cal
Petersburg
Governor Delays Naming Defense Council in War Regulation
Olympia June 11 Gov Lister is not yet ready to appoint the state defense council to aid him in regulating war conditions. The group discussed the matter with A J Rhodes president of the Seattle Chamber of Commerce and Commercial Club Gordon C Corbaley secretary Judge Thomas Hurke attorney R A Ballinger W J Patterson banker Aberdeen and C J Ford president of Capitol City Bank Olympia.
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Olympia
Artillery and patrol activity on the French front
Official dispatch notes lively gunfire north of the Somme around Cerny and patrols active in the Woevre. An enemy raid failed near Hill 304 east of Chemin Des Dames. No general fighting actions reported today.
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Paris
Somme
Cerny
Chemin Des Dames
Hill 304
Plan to fix exemptions faces board overhaul
The piece outlines proposed methods for exemption decisions in WWI draft policy. It describes multiple doctors added to exams, appeals to district court, and the role of county or city surgeons on exemption boards. It notes local boards formed by registration officials and governors may adjust personnel.
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Wilson
Especial Board
War Department
Roosevelt outlines merit system for rail workers
Theodore Roosevelt, addressing the Order of Railway Telegraphers during their memorial services in Philadelphia, calls for a democratic army where promotions are earned by merit rather than aristocratic lineage, aligning with a French model. He urges reforms based on individual achievement and merit.
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Philadelphia
Theodore Roosevelt
Vacation Outfit Ad Promotes Middy Blouses
Short sale notice describes full size Middy Blouses priced at 1.25 with large collars patch pocket and lace front. Quiet catalog style promotes comfort for vacations and outings.
Fitted lawn and lace trimmed Muslin Dresses at Bon Marche
Muslin skirts with fitted tops feature deep flare flounces of lawn and lace or embroidery. Princess slips in soft muslin have button fronts with lace trimming. flounces match with trim. Bon Marche showcases these styles.
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Suzzallo
Danworth
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Serge
Canton
Shepherd
Teddy
BON Marche
Union ST
Dresden
Portland. Rose
BON MA
Madras
Castile
Mail Service Department
Eiliott
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