We Are Not Enemies of the German People
The writer argues that the United States is not enemies with the German people and condemns the German military rulers. The speech frames World War I as a struggle against tyranny, calling for freedom and self government for nations and pledging a united world to resist aggression. It calls on Americans to stand firm, resist coercion, and prepare for future threats.
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eShanerdingry
Geppagnys
Berend Evertite
Pha Sena
Peres
Lerele Patepase
Weninet
Burie
Germ
Wien
Gornith
Alicegtian
Surln
Europe
Aris
Huon
Vint Oink
Shu
Germany
Austria
Berlin
Peeve Wits
Fries
Telgium
Neel
Gorm
Indus
Enghind
Rane
Diermany
Nccess
United States
Liberty Loan Wing Triumph For Democracy
Washington reports a massive Liberty Loan oversubscription as Americans rally for the war effort. Officials say subscriptions may reach 3.5 billion dollars with 3 million subscribers on record and strong support from bankers, women, and patriotic groups. The final totals are expected to be announced as returns arrive at the Treasury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
McAdooo
BBC
McAdog
Treasues
Almerica
Women of
America
Air Raid on London Deepens War Toll
Allied reports say a London air raid killed ten schoolchildren and wounded fifty as German aircraft bombed the East End. The attack drew heavy anti aircraft and fighter responses from British and Allied forces, with reported aircraft losses and extensive damage in affected districts.
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London
House of Lords
Earl of Derby
Sims
Yul
Karsed
Essex
Morenz Sunk by German Submarine After Two Hour Fight
The Morenz, an American tank steamer, was sunk by a German submarine on June 12 after a two hour running fight. Forty-three of forty-seven crew members survived the sinking, with six injured and hospitalized.
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Washington
Morenz
State Department
Department of State
Flery
Athens Seized by Allies as Forces Land at Piraeus
Allied troops land at Piraeus and Castella while in Athens troops advance on the city. Former King Constantine departs Greece with the heir, Alexander, seeking calm as events unfold. The Hague reports German HQ reaction to Constantine's abdication with the emperor chagrin and sympathy sent to Queen Sophie.
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Athens
Pireus
Castella
Phalerum Bay
Greece
Alexander
The
Hague
Cologne
Constantine
Sophis
Labor Aides Russia in Petrograd Democracy Fight
Samuel Gompers, head of the American Federation of Labor, cabled James Duncan in the U S diplomatic mission to Russia urging defense of democracy and national independence at the socialist conference to be held in Petrograd.
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U. S. Labor
Russia
Washington
Samuel Gompers
American Federation of Labor
James Duncan
Organized Labor
United States
Petrograd
Rockefeller board gives $1,000,000 to Washington University
The General Education Board founded by John D. Rockefeller has approved a $1,000,000 grant to Washington University. The funds, to be mailed soon, will support financing research in surgery and related resesied efforts.
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John D. Alda University
St. Louis
General Education Board
John D. Rockefeller
Washington
Senate Finance Body Advances Tax Relief Measures
Washington June 18 the senate finance body approved an income tax exemption of 200 dollars for each dependent child of a taxpaying parent and voted to reduce the tax on bank checks to 1 cent.
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Washington
Senate Finance Body
British claim victory as Germans abandon front near Lys St Yves
Major General Maurice states German front between the Lys and St Yves abandoned. British forces advance east of Messines after the retreat, following closely and driving trenches north of Bullercourt and south of Hooge, with several prisoners taken.
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London
Lys River
St Yves
Plovgsteert Wood
Messines
Liver Lys
St. Yves
Plaegsteere Wood
Guspaird
Bullwcourt
Hooge
Defense appropriations totals shown for Navy Army and related services
Washington June 15 extensive listing of defense appropriations exceeding 10 million dollars includes Army pay Army transportation subsistence ordnance supplies field and siege artillery ammunition and naval provisions. Items cover clothing equipment ordnance supplies engineers and miscellaneous Navy coast guard aviation and naval vessel construction.
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Washington
Congress
Navy
Army
Bureau of Construction
ATR
Coast Guard
Lighthouse Service
Naval Reserve Force
Mac
Army Engineer
Bureau of Steam Engineer
Army Gas Minsks
Ical
Ordnange
Fidola Oe
Steele
SPL
Ae Tay Cole Ee
Army Post
Raid injures many in congested districts
From the raid, Bomba fell in many congested districts. Two hospitals report handling more than fifty cases though exact casualties have not yet been ascertained.
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Bomba
Registration Not a Bar to Enlistment Promote Army Growth
Chicago dispatch states the United States army needs men urgently with 51 new regiments forming. Unmarried men aged 18 to 40 may volunteer for service in the regular army during the war, and registered men aged 21 to 31 are urged to enlist now rather than wait for universal service. Captain Kenney, Commanding District, endorses military training and future advancement through enlistment.
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Chicago
United States
Regar
Kenney
Twenty Die In Brooklyn Refining Plant Explosion
Twenty workmen were killed when walls collapsed at the American Sugar Refining Company plant in Brooklyn after an explosion ripped through a mixing building. Rescue efforts continued as debris was cleared and authorities investigated the cause.
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New York
American Sugar Refining Company
Brooklyn
Japan to Send a Mission to United States
Washington June 16 Japan will send a mission to the United States with broad powers for diplomatic consultation and is expected to leave Japan in early July.
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Japan
Washington
Winsiow
United States
Messines Offensive Declared Most Successful British Attack
Maj. Jen, FG. Maurice, chief director of military operations at the War Office, says the Messines offensive achieved every objective marked in the preliminary plans in his weekly talk.
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Maurice
War Office
Messines
Maj
Jen
Pershing Arrives in Paris With U S Officials
Major General Pershing and his staff arrived in Paris and were met by Marshal Joffre and officials. They received a tumultuous welcome on busy boulevards and proceeded to a hotel on Place de Concorde to serve as headquarters for American officers during their stay.
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Paris
Pershing
Staff Lave
Marshal Joffre
Ambassador Sharp
Paul Painleve
Grand Boulevard
General Pershing
Minister Painleve
Place de Concorde
Cutter Sunk in Collision Off Point Argueclco
The U.S. coast guard cutter McCullough was rammed and sunk near Point Argueclco. crew were rescued after the collision.
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U. 5
Yos Angles
Cal
Coast Guard
McCullough
Point Argueclco
Smoot Resolution Adopted on Enfield Rifle Navy Debate
Washington June 18 the senate adopted the Smoot resolution calling on the secretary of war to state whether the Enfield rifle had been adopted for army use in place of the Springfield rifle.
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Smoot
Washington
Senate
Secretary of War
Liberty bonds rise above par on New York Stock Exchange
Liberty bonds opened trading on the New York Stock Exchange at noon Friday and moved above par. A block of $10,000 bonds sold at par and 1 50.
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Liberty
New York
New York Stock Exchange
Iowa Bankers Cite Bright Crop Prospects Across State
Iowa bankers from all regions report generally favorable crops amid wet spells and need for dry weather. They foresee a big corn crop with abundant acreage and rising auto and farm equipment purchases, while some areas suffered excessive rain but head into a prosperous season overall.
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Des Moines
Hown
Iowa
Towa
Alfred Cox Smith
City National Bank of
Clinton
C. W. Riggs
Te Libertyville Savings Bank
G. A. Romey
Th National Bank
Melvin
Guy M. Butts
Boone
Minnesota
R. C. Plummer
First National Bank
Forest City
Roy A. Nebson
Collins Mortgage Company
Cedar Rapids
J. A. Erickson
Farmers’ Savings Bank
Clermont
State agents seize liquor shipments near Estherville
Estherville state agent H. Wy Terrell acting for Attorney General Havner seized liquor valued at $2000 in 25 automobiles from Lonlon Minnesota. Officers stopped the party near Estherville after drivers defied requests to halt and guns were used to force compliance. Court on the roadside saw guilty pleas for illegal liquor transport into the state. liquor to be destroyed under a waiver by Terrell and Sheriff Nivinson. Federal charges expected.
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Estherville
H. Wy Terrell
Havner
Lquor
Terrell
Etherville
Dolliver
Ceylon
Minnesota
Justice of the Peace
F. Reed
Cour
Thomas Nivinson
Dubuque Exceeds Quota For Liberty Loan Drive
Dubuque announces a Liberty Loan contribution of 763000 dollars, well above its quota, while Hoover urges Washington housewives to enroll in conservation and waste elimination efforts. Registration period and Defense Council plans cited.
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Dubuque
Dubuqque
Hoover
Washington, D.C
Herbert C. Hever
The
Food Administration
Council of Nation Defense
State Defense
Pol Eile
Wlson
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Gertiyn Mustice
Marrepe
Ashe
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Choien
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Piey
Wan Ti
Andy Dig
Tha von Trent
Aasuert
Serbia
Liberty Loan
Treasury
S/L. LION
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Piraeus
Kaiser Grieves
Gerriang
Lys
France
Joffre
Tate Prosperdig
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