Flag Day Address Frames War for Freedom and Unity
President Wilson outlines the nation’s war purpose, defense of rights, and flag symbolism. He argues Germany’s aggression necessitated U S involvement, stresses America as a sovereign people, and frames the conflict as a fight for freedom justice and self government for all nations. He warns of German plans to dominate Europe and urges steadfast resolve and unity under the flag.
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Greatest of War Loans Surpasses Earlier National Efforts
The Liberty loan drew more than two and a half times the subscribers of Germany’s first war loan of 4.46 billion marks about 1.061 billion dollars. Germany’s issue in September 1914 attracted 1,177,233 subscribers. Britain’s first loan of 458,147,702 pounds sterling raised about 2.23 billion dollars with under 100,000 subscribers.
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US Teutonic War News Highlights Expanded Sub Chaser Program
The Navy reports the 110 foot submarine chaser program is over a month ahead of schedule with nearly three times the expected deliveries by August 1. Transport shortages threaten U S war plans as the army dispatch may be delayed. General Pershing arrives in France to command with Allied leaders. American naval gunners suffer their first defeat by a German submarine. Moreni tanker destroyed June 12 with four crew lost. Cantonment sites chosen for sixteen camps to train draft troops by September 1. Des Moines will host troops from Nebraska Minnesota Iowa and the Dakotas. President Wilson warns of Germany’s broader conquest plan and new peace intrigue as Hoover launches food conservation drives with July enrollments.
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Mr. Hoover
Food Administration
Scouts raise near 100000 subscriptions for Liberty bond drive
Boy Scouts of the United States secured about 100,000 subscriptions totaling roughly 9 million dollars during the Liberty bond drive. Billy Sunday wrapped up his New York campaign with a free will offering of 110,000 dollars, the largest ever in his evangelist campaigns. Cumulative converts reached 98,264. Earl Cooper won a 20 mile auto race at Speedway Park Chicago in 2 hours 24 minutes 28 seconds at 108 mph, earning 8000 dollars and a silver trophy.
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Washington Notes Signings and Big War Budget Endorsements
President Wilson signed the large wartime budget and espionage bill while Congress approved a 3 billion dollar war measure exceeding Civil War costs. The Senate cut taxes on athletic goods and cosmetics from 5 to 2 percent as the federal food administration push grows. Prices rise, labor accelerates food control bills, and the Federal Trade Commission seeks a government pooling plan to stabilize paper and food markets amid soaring costs.
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European War News Reports Food Shortage and Greek Abdication
A semi official Paris statement cites starvation deaths of 500 Bergans internees in Germany within three months amid potato shortages and grain stock issues. Berlin acknowledges food control problems. A London air raid kills nearly 100 and injures 400, including many children. Greece’s King Constantine abdicates in favor of Prince Alexander amid pro German accusations. Crown Prince George also flees.
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Massive Brooklyn sugar refinery fire kills ten, 92 million in loss
Final figures tally ten dead and property loss of 92 million from a blaze at the American Sugar Refining company plant in Brooklyn New York. In Montana 171 miners are feared dead at the Granite Mountain mine of North Butte Copper near Butte. Illinois lawmakers urge immediate action by Attorney General Brundage to punish railroads for raising passenger fares to 2.4 cents per mile.
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Food bill faces delay as senators threaten filibuster
Washington reports opening debate on the second administration food bill for government control of foodstuffs. Administration leaders expect House passage this week but Senate debate may stretch weeks. Supporters fear a filibuster and may trigger anti filibuster rules to speed action before harvest.
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U. S. Pledges Belgium Restoration After War
President Wilson greeted Belgium's war mission led by Baron Moncheur and affirmed America's firm resolve to restore Belgium on victory. Belgium gratitude noted its debt to the United States for generous help to victims of German cruelty during the tragedy.
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Not Bar to Enlistment Washington Army Navy Marine Corps Call to Enlist
The army navy and marine corps seek 18 to 40 year olds to enlist before draft. Recruiting officers dispel the belief that registration blocks enlistment and urge joining the armed services or national guard. Enlistees may later be detailed as non commissioned officers or receive commissions in the new army.
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May Delay Calling Conscripts For First War Quota
Washington reports construction of sixteen army cantonments to house 40 000 troops each is so vast that mobilization of the first 640 000 men by September may be delayed. It remains unclear if selected draftees will be called before training of the entire quota begins. Enclosures will proceed as fast as possible with hope of readiness shortly after September 1 if not by then.
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War mission from Russia reaches Washington for talks
Washington hosts the Washington Russia war mission that has arrived to discuss cooperation with American officials amid the newly developing Russian democracy. The delegation’s arrival is seen as pivotal as the two powers consider coordinated efforts in the war.
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Vrooman Begins Westward Tour For Farm Marketing
Washington Assistant Secretary Vrooman of the Department of Agriculture will depart July 1 for a month long tour of the middle west and west to teach improved methods of marketing farm products.
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