Liberty Loan Drive Surges Past New York as San Francisco Trails
Nevada registration totals reach 1 1/2 million with 68 colored, 3670 aliens, and 87 alien enemies among eligibles. New York exceeds its allotment by 760 million while San Francisco falls short by about 60 million. nationwide effort aims for 2 billion, with banks and firms pledging large sums and Boy Scouts reporting 2.95 million in bonds sold.
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Note Angers Japan Over U S China Policy
Tokyo and Washington react to a U S note to China regretting dissension and urging stability in China. Japan sees the move as interference while a Japanese mission to the United States is planned for early July as tensions rise over China policy.
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D.C
Une
China
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Washington, D.C
Sinton
Teddy's Temper Under Control In Butte Mine Tieup
In Butte Montana June 14 mining officials report mine workforce disruption eased as new Metal Workers Union seeks wage scale. A meeting to frame a constitution and schedule is held while many miners sign on. Some returns to work as unrest cools though pickets remain at several sites. Local authorities express confidence in control.
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Wight
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Amer
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Enaation
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Crumbling German Line Pressured by British Offensive
The German line in Belgium buckles under British attacks. General Plummer's forces advance in the Menin salient and push German lines near Meda ines while southern sectors also feel pressure. German commanders lose positions as Allied pressure widens.
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Amy
Body of Manus Duggan Found in Mine Bucket Death
The body of Manus Duggan, aged 35, was found in a mine bucket near Butte, Montana, on June 1. Letters and a note to his wife were found on him, including a will stating he hoped to return home to his widow and children. The letters, written Sunday morning, described the air becoming foul and his fear of death.
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Butte
Mont
Manus Duggan
German Front Areas Abandoned. British Reach Shipwood District
Confusing wartime dispatch reports that German sections on the front between Lis Ilver and Stives were abandoned. British forces followed and advanced near Pldogeteert Wood. Zeppelin No.1 143 was destroyed over the North Sea by British naval forces.
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Lis Ilver
Stives
Pldogeteert Wood
Breas
Noni Sea
Nevada Leads In Liberty Loan Drive Victory
Nevada reports about 40 percent above target in the Liberty Loan drive. Governor Kalina and Governor Boyle join Treasury Secretary McAdoo and Nevada's Liberty Loan committee in congratulating participants. Tonopah and Reno banks tally returns as the camp achieves strong support. Rescue-Bulla telegraphs a $6000 subscription as the campaign ends.
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Wild ovation for Pershing in Paris crowds cheer general
Paris June 14 A wild demonstration greeted Pershing in Paris with flowers and cheers for the U S Army chief. Crowds blocked streets and surged along the highways as his train arrived late. An aide recognizable by a distinctive cap drew attention amid the throng.
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Pershing
Papa’ Jottre
Wilson Warns of German Treachery and War Aims
President Wilson on flag day at the Washington Monument grounds declares Germany has advanced in its conquest plans and is negotiating a new peace intrigue. He cites central empire power across Europe and into Asia, urging Americans to understand war aims and the sacrifices ahead.
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Henevig
Battje
Workers Quit Over Bond Purchase Refusal at Tampa Yard
June 14 report from Tampa says 150 employees at Ernest Kreher general manager of the Tampa Engineering and Shipbuilding Company walked off the job after he refused to buy a Liberty Bond. Construction halted as workers protested.
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Tampa. Hin
Ernest Kreher
Tampa
Santa Fe Train Wreck Claims Fireman Death
A Santa Fe Missionary derailed west of Haynes California injuring none apart from fireman J Wood who died of burns. Crew and passengers survived. The cause remains undetermined. Nearby reports note a House war tax bill being cut by approximately 4.1 million dollars, reducing luxury and cosmetic taxes.
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Missionary
Chicago
Los Angeles
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Entente Troops Land in Greece as Constantine Abdicates
The Entente forces land at Piraeus and advance toward Athens to safeguard the capital and support a new government. Constantine abdicates, leaving his son Alexander to the throne while signaling departure on a British warship.
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Phaterum Bay
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Constantine
Greece
Alexander
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Fifty Die in Explosion at Ashton Under Tyne Town
London reports a catastrophic blast at Ashton Under Tyne near Manchester. Fifty people were killed and many injured as the explosion struck a planned event. authorities probe the cause and who was responsible.
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London
Ashton Under Tyne
Manchester
Printer Gives All to War Bond Drive in Nation
June 18 report notes printer John Eldred of Eldret has given all he had to the Liberty Loan raising £819000 in savings. His act inspires wives and others to support the national effort as the United States urges citizens to subscribe generously.
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Man Phancisco
Cal
Quiana
San Francisco
la Ponte
United States
Liberty Loan
John Eldred
Eldret
Suicide identified in Riverdale estate shooting mystery
The body of a man found shot on the George W. Perkins estate at Riverdale was identified as Lieutenant Raymond Vincent Hunner of the United States Navy. He is believed to have killed himself. Hunner, assigned to a destroyer that left around May 1 for British waters, had been missing since.
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Associated Press
New York
George W. Perkins
Riverdale
Raymond Vincent Hunner
United States
Yellow Rags Put Troops in Peril
The Committee on Public Information warns that military information could endanger American soldiers if published by a small fraction of newspapers. It urges voluntary censorship by the remaining 99 percent to prevent reckless disclosures.
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Committee On Public Information
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