New England Takes Big Jump in Subscriptions
Washington May 10 The Vic Rozz Joss drive appeared over subscribed as returns showed the week ending with near 2000000 subscribed and unrecorded subscriptions in the 12 Federal Reserve districts pushing the total well above this. Officials predicted final day subscriptions would reach the goal easily and Dallas reported its quota would be met before nightfall.
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New England Leads in Loan Drive Subscriptions
Boston reports a late surge in the Victory loan drive as New England surpasses its quota with 725 banks contributing 40.66 million dollars and a regional total of 322.60 million toward 375.00 million. Massachusetts accounts for 64,750 subscribers, Connecticut posts 1,106 subscriptions and totals 63.85 million.
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New York Victory Loan Quota Nears Full Target
New York reports the Victory loan quota of 1.35 billion dollars will be reached as districts show strong progress. Indications today place the national total at 1,255,520,000 with an overnight gain of 51,144,750 and only 94,480,000 still needed.
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Indiana Is Over Victory Loan Quota Met
Indiana reports over-subscription of its Victory loan quota. State loan headquarters announced at noon today that Indi has met the target.
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Chicago Hitting Her Stride in Victory Loan Push
Chicago must raise 29,125,000 by midnight to meet the Victory loan quota as leaders push a 20,000,000 subscriptions pace and seek success. The day’s drive aims to sustain momentum and secure city funding.
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Fourth District Victory Loan Surpasses Quota
Cleveland's Fourth Federal district reached and exceeded its Victory loan quota at noon today. The district subscribed more than 452 million dollars, topping the goal by over 2 million dollars.
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Hartford Aims to Triple Victory Liberty Loan Quota
Hartford works toward tripling its Victory Liberty Loan quota by tonight with noon figures showing 30,202,800 subscribed out of an 11 million required. City officials urge residents and businesses to contribute to meet the goal before the deadline.
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Shriners Bridgeport Attend Pyramid Temple Ceremony
Delegates from Newark New Jersey gather for a special Pyramid Temple ceremony in Bridgeport this afternoon. An Arab Patrol exhibition will be part of the events as visitors join the festivities.
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West Point to appoint new head June 12 after graduation
At West Point the appointment of Brigadier General Mac Owl as head was announced today by Peyton March. The change takes effect on June 12, the day after the current class graduates.
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Millionth Yank En Route Home From Army Demobilization
General Peyton C. March announced the millionth American soldier has sailed for home on May 7 as demobilization accelerates. By May 10, 225,924 troops remain in the army of occupation in Europe, with 2,010,671 discharged since the armistice. Enlistments total 28,737, and 8,000 Siberian-replacement troops are planned.
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Transatlantic NC Seaplane Flight Begins From Rockaway Point
A notable photo captures the May 8 hop off of three transatlantic NC seaplanes at Rockaway Point Naval Station. The NC-3 leads as the NC Squadron, escorted by a naval dirigible, heads toward Halifax on the first leg of its Atlantic crossing. Each aircraft carries a six man crew and weighs about 24 000 pounds with cargo.
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Florita Destroyed by Fire at Camp Meadow Dry Dock
The Florita, a glass cabin 32 foot power boat owned by Arthur N. Prout of Oak Street, was destroyed by a blaze last night at winter quarters near Mill Hollow hill. Neighbors and fire teams fought the fire, which gutted the long cabin and nearly burned off the stern. Suspected arson is under investigation. The boat, beloved by river boatmen, was to be launched soon and moored opposite Middletown Yacht Club.
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Missing seaplane sighted off Provincetown coast
Boston May 10. A naval seaplane missing on a flight from Boston to Chatham naval air station near the Yankee division parade was spotted drifting on the water off Peaked Hill bar near Provincetown. The Ossipee cutter was sent to search for the three crew members Lieut J S Buchanan Ensign John G Howard and Electrician Bernard Yarnes. The plane went down due to engine trouble and an initial search by the destroyer McDermott was unsuccessful.
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Steamers Yale and Harvard Return to Peaceful Service
The Yale and Harvard, formerly mine-layers and troop carriers in wartime, return to the Atlantic as passenger ships. The Yale sails Monday with 298 Army officers aboard and the Harvard follows days later, resuming service between New York and Boston after nearly five years away. Both ships earned fame on East River and Sound routes prior to the war.
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President Wilson Honored by French Academy Society
President Wilson became a member of the Society of Political run of French academy on Paris May 10. He met with the society and received his mem and this unique request was addressed in the session.
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Austrian Archduke Arrested in Geneva Plot Charge
Archduke Eu gene of Austria was arrested in Geneva on charges of political plotting. He had crossed into Switzerland with 670,000 crowns in cash and pamphlets urging a monarchist uprising.
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Victory loan drive targets New Britain total exceed quota
New Britain on May 10 reports a city total expected to reach 3.1 million dollars in the Victory loan campaign, about one million dollars over the established quota. The community mobilizes to push funds to support the war effort.
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Unlikely Ex Kaiser Will Be Brought To Trial
Paris May 10 delegates at Versailles doubt a trial of the ex Kaiser despite war crimes talk. Jurisdiction issues and international law doubts fuel belief no such offense exists. a five power tribunal would likely find no basis for proceedings. Banishment is cited as the only possible punishment if any action proceeds.
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Wilson to Address Congress in Person
President Wilson will address a joint session of Congress on the international situation upon returning to Washington. Officials say he plans to sail after June 1, and rumors of a postwar speaking tour are uncertain.
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Senate doubts US Britain alliance over France defense
Paris report states authoritative circles expect the US senate to reject a defensive alliance with Great Britain to aid France against Germany. Officials say the president only offered to present the idea to the senate, not form an actual agreement. Critics fear entangling alliances and note the League of Nations aims to prevent future wars.
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Express Workers Strike Expands Across Northeast
May 10 New York The strike of American Railway Express Co. employees in New York district calls 7500 workers out and is expected to spread to Philadelphia Stamford Conn Buffalo and other cities within days. Delegations from the New York local of the International Brotherhood of Teamsters and Chauffeurs left for those cities to agitate strikes. The situation has tied up express operations completely in New York Newark and both. By night the strikers plan to reach Yonkers Mt. Vernon and Westchester county.
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Austrian peace draft moves toward Big Four
Paris dispatch notes Austria's peace treaty taking shape with a drafting committee completing work after Big Four approval. German counter proposals are expected soon, possibly by Monday, as boundaries and indemnity questions loom while Austria-Hungary aftermath and Fiume claims are debated.
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Body Found in River at Essex Unidentified
Essex May 10 The man who apparently jumped from the New York Hartford boat was found in the river near Essex. A New York to Hartford ticket found on his clothes gave no identity as the purchaser’s name wasn’t taken and he slept in a berth. He is about 40 years old, five feet five inches, wearing clothes by Bobby Clothes Co New York, black shoes and tie, and had $1.52 in cash.
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Durham Victory Loan quota exceeded by margin
Durham surpassed its $18 700 Victory Liberty loan allotment as subscriptions continued after 7 p m last night with a substantial margin expected. Credit is given to the women’s committee which raised half the amount and aided the effort.
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Bela Kun Still Master in Budapest Despite Reports
Bela Kun remains in control of Budapest while the Romanian army, earlier said to have entering the city, is reported to be at the threshold of Budapest according to information from the city.
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INEER ARRIVES HOME Jales Lynch Returns From Service
Jales Lynch of the 11th Engineer Regiment arrives home after service, greeted by family and friends. The homecoming marks the end of a period abroad with thanks to supporters and a brief ceremony at the station.
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NC-1 and NC-3 Air Race Closer to Trepassey Flight
North American planes NC-1 and NC-3 launched from Rockaway Beach headed for Trepassey Newfoundland in a high profile Atlantic challenge. NC-1 reached Trepassey around dusk after a 500 mile leg from Halifax, while NC-3 faced propeller issues and nav delays near Halifax delaying its trek.
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States naval soap 4 abandoned trans Atlantic voyage beach
The report states a naval operation was forced to abandon its first trans Atlantic mission near Long Island to Halifax due to fog and unfavorable conditions. The crew was ready to resume as weather improved and the coast guard monitored the area for safety.
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