Kaiser's Troops Lose Grip on Belgian Soil
United Press report from Washington notes Kaiser forces retreating from the Hindenburg Line as British pressure mounts. Government bonds for the Liberty Loan were massively oversubscribed, with total subscriptions estimated near two and a half to three billion dollars, signaling broad public support for the war effort. Secretary McAdoo calls the result a triumph for democracy and a clear expression of American resolve.
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Associated Press
Washington
Treasury
Liberty Bonds Sell Above Par at Exchange
Liberty bonds traded above par on the New York stock exchange with notable activity. A $10,000 lot sold at par plus a fractional premium while other issues showed strong demand, signaling robust public interest in the Liberty loan effort.
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Associated Press
New York
Stock Exchange
Stolen Chichayot Brick Recovered In Sand Bank Search
In Chichayot Alaska a $25,000 old brick stolen in a two month search was found hidden in a sand bank a mile from the lab area. Government agents believe the brick dropped by two men under arrest near the robbery scene but snow hindered discovery until melt. Reber Elect Co notes appointive officers not yet chosen. will be announced at installation night.
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Alaska
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Dana Ferguson
Anna White
B.S. Kirkpatrick
Joasie Johnson
British Advance Near Messines Front Reported
British forces struck a severe blow on the Ih front near Messines advancing captives and marching south of Messines, astride the Ypres canal. British troops occupy former German trenches from the Lye Wardave area, with a burst of sustained bombardment and a seven mile front. The campaign in Belgium shows signs of becoming pivotal as Germany appears unable to stem the pressure and begins retreating rapidly. Correspondents note German guns withdrawn east and southeast beyond their maximum range.
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Associated Press
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Germany
Red Cross Campaign Planned for Carlsbad District
Dr B B Depp of Carlsbad NM announces a nationwide Red Cross drive beginning in June with a one week campaign. W W Turney named campaign chair, several captains lead teams of three to four to canvass Carlsbad and vicinity. A mass meeting is slated for 4 30 PM Monday at the Armory with local officials forming a district committee.
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Texas
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Carlsbad
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Aow
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RM Thorne
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M. Cooke
Clarence Bell
Stennis, Jr and
Howard
Kerr
Armory
Food prices rise nine percent in March to April
The department of labor reports an average nine percent rise in retail food prices from March 1 to April 1. Flour leads with an eighteen percent jump, followed by fifteen and fourteen percent increases in related staples, while the Saveraze index also climbs.
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Washington
Department of Labor
Federal League ends suit against enemies
The Federal League in Philadelphia drops its $900,000 antitrust damage suit against major baseball bodies and officials. The suit claimed a conspiracy to wreck the league, but the defendants named include American and National Leagues, the National Commission and others.
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Associated Pees
Philadelphia
Organized Baseball
Baltimore Federal Club
National Commission
British merchantman sunk by undersea boat
A British armed merchant cruiser Avenger was torpedoed and sunk in the North Sea last Wednesday night. All but one were saved.
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Ty Associated Press
London
Avenger
North Sea
Tuberculosis Ravages European Armies
In Boulder Colorado a report notes the need for aid from America in the fight against tuberculosis in France. Doctor Livingstone Farrand, director of the commission, said Paris that a conservative estimate shows about 500000 cases in France. About 140000 soldiers have been discharged because of the disease.
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Boulder
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Dune
America
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France
Book of Foundry
Paris
Government orders release of Easter rebellion prisoners
On June 15 the government announced the release of prisoners captured during the Easter uprising. The decision applies to those detained in connection with the rebellion and marks a shift in handling the case.
Bonds Not 10 Be Offered Soon
Secretary of the Treasury McAdoo said today that there would not be any remaining three dollar Liberty bonds authorized by Congress for the near term. A resident of Carlsbad aged above twenty, and Uransford of Abilene, Texas, were mentioned as visiting at C. F. Cook’s home in Civilebu st.
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Food Bill Moves Forward Amid Price Control Push
President Wilson endorsed the food bill prompting early action to enact price controls. The House plans to take it up Monday while the war tax measure and other actions are tied to the effort. Horward Baer, from Santa Fe, plans to depart soon, as Artesia hosts agriculture officials.
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