Russia and United States Align Against German Threat
The Russian Foreign Minister Tereschtenko greeted Elihu Root and the American mission in Petrograd, declaring war inevitable yet pledging joint effort with the United States to defend liberty. Root urged democracy’s alliance, citing President Wilson’s war aims and Russia’s democratic evolution as vital to a world free from autocracy.
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Petrograd
London
Amerca
Russia
America
Elihu Root
Tereschtenko
Council of Ministers
Root
David Francis
Marinsky Palace
Kerensky
United States of America
Democratic
Tate
Aaron
E Sister
Friendship Brotherhood
Wilson
American Congress
Germany
League of Honor
Misto
Sion
Governm Sia
U Boat Sinks Freighter Mississippi and Rescue
News reports a German submarine torpedoed and sank the 6,667 ton freighter Mississippi off Brest France on June 2. Forty officers and crew were rescued by a British freighter after the loss. Also President Wilson urges all means to stimulate business and supports wartime conventions.
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York
Newa
Riveq
Brest
France
Butish
President Wilson Receives Belgium Mission At White House
Baron Moncheur presents King Albert letter and Belgium thanks the United States for aid. Wilson pledges solemn determination that Belgium will be restored to its place among nations on the day of victory. Moncheur lauds American generosity as Belgian people await liberty and resumed progress after occupation.
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Washington
Belgium
Wilson
America
Lansing
White House
Baron Moncheur
Albert
United States
Debate Opens on Wilson Food Bill in Congress
Washington reports the opening of debates in both houses on the administration food bill seeking government control of food and essentials. Opposition from senators threatens enactment by July 1, while House passage within a week is expected. Supporters push rapid action to Mobilize wartime food power. a Senate filibuster is feared.
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Washington
Congress
Wilson
House
Senate
America
German Casualties For May Reported In Official Lists
London reports Germany’s May casualty totals from official lists show 22 000 killed or died, 26 562 prisoners or missing, and 62 394 wounded, totaling 110 956 for May. On cumulative figures, killed or died total 1 068 127, prisoners and missing 557 419, wounded 2 731 223, overall 4 356 760.
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London
Amendment to Bank Act Sent to White House
Washington report states amendments to the Federal Reserve Act aim to strengthen the financial system by concentrating gold reserves in Federal Reserve banks and by widening access to state banks and trust companies. The Senate accepted the conference report previously approved by the House and sent the measure to the president for signature.
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Washington
Federal Reserve System
Senate
Th Howse
Spain on Verge of Revolt as Catalonia Pushes for Independence
Paris dispatch outlines Catalonia's push for full independence with Barcelona at its center. It notes imminent strikes in Asturias, coal shortages crippling railways, export stagnation from submarine warfare, and German espionage shaping a tense external scene. The new premier is seen as key to a possible solution.
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Paris
Spain
Petit Parisien
Catalonia
Barcelona
Barccelona
Asturias
Bay of Biscay
Prezaier
Belgium Mission in Washington Seeks Peace Aid and Reparations
The Belgian diplomatic mission led by Baron Ludovic Moncheur arrived in Washington to thank the United States for relief efforts and press for Germany reparations and wartime accountability. Officials welcomed the delegation, which will focus on ultimate peace questions, while the U S has already funded Belgian relief with monthly advances of 7.5 million dollars.
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America
Washington
Belgium
United States
Germany
Albert
Lansing
Polk
Phillips
State Department
Larz Anderson
Baron Ludovic Moncheur
Foreign Office
Treasury Department
Denman Rejects $95 Steel Price for Navy Ship Program
Washington reports Chairman Denman of the shipping board says a $95 per ton price for steel used in government shipbuilding is absurd. He notes the navy is obtaining steel at about $30 per ton less and vows not to sign contracts at that high figure.
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Washington
Denman
The
Shipping Board
Mr. Denman
Chinese ruler becomes figurehead amid Xiang rebellion
Peking reports Gen Chang Hsun now acts as dictator with President LA Yuan Hung reduced to a figurehead. Insurgents plan a convention at Tien Tsin to form a provisional government with the dictator as president. Motives are questioned as a restoration of the Manchu empire is sought.
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Peking
Chang Hsun
LA Yuan Hung
Tien Tsin
Chang Heun
Undated Transit Schedule Fragment
A brief transit snippet shows service labels for southbound routes with line numbers and Sunday only operation. The fragment lists No 21 and Ly Daily Ly Sunday Ex Onl and other service codes, indicating a simplified schedule snippet with limited readability.
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MR. Root
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American Commission
E. P. W. Ritter
Merchants’ and Manufacturers’ Exchange of
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Ritter
King Albert
Administration
W. T. Kirkman & CO
Mr. Farmer
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S. Main High Point
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High Point MI Ia
High Point Milling Company
Carolina & Yadkin River Railway Company
Pei
Sun
Gordontown
Thomasville
High Point
Omagh
Mayr
Hart Drug Co
J. W. Sechrest
Frank Ford
High Point Marble CO
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Moore Springs
Moore's Springs
W. W. Idol & CO
Moore’s Mineral Springs Co
Moores Springs
Mann Drug CO
North State Tele. Co
Postal Telegraph Cable CO
Postal Co
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Vanyille
Lynchburg
Charlotte
Spartanburg, S
Greenville
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Washington, D
Atlanta, Ga
Gainesville
Fosowenk
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