Tonopah Subscriptions Top 525 400 Amid Liberty Bond Hype
Tonopah closes books as Liberty Bond issue stabilizes markets. Senator Clark wires a personal contribution to the First National Bank, boosting local subscriptions to about 525 400 with per capita impact around 79.National signals from stock exchanges mark a nationwide patriotic celebration as bells and sirens mark the Liberty Bond closing.
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Tonopali
Liberty Lawn
Western Union
W. A. Clark Schroxed
Nevada
Novaila
Tonapat
C Lark
First National Bank
New York
Philadelphia
Harry Kostine
Hown
Tonopah
Liberty Bond Drive Surpasses Two Billion Mark in Debut
Washington June 15 Treasury officials say the Liberty Loan drive closed with subscriptions in the hundreds of millions and likely totals as high as three billion dollars. They expect most reserve districts to meet the minimum, with oversubscriptions in several zones and a final tally exceeding two and a half billion. Initial sales opened above par with a $10,000 lot at par.
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Mimocrates
Washington, D.C
Liberty Loan
Treasury
Federal Reserve
Wold
New York
Chicago
Cleveland
Boston
Liberty Bonds
Tonopahites Raise County Allotment Fourfold to 250,000
The Tonopah Liberty Loan committee reports Nye County's allotment of 100000 was surpassed as Tonopah Manhattan and nearby camps raised funds to reach 250800 in the drive. Subscriptions were received at First National Bank and Tonopah Banking Corporation with numerous local supporters named.
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Tonopah
Manhattan
Millere
Nye County
Tate
Reno
First National
Tonopah Banking Corporation
Weat End Mining Co
Kay W Rich
Resene - Bula Mining Company
Hugh Doherty
Po J. Brealin
Fop. Harrington
Milan Davidovich
W. Lachman
Br, Wilcox
Alice Ko Marek
Stewart W. Culm
Larne Bros l
L. P. McKelvey
Mus
Missing from the returns on war registration totals
The report shows a total wartime registration of 829,682 men, about 92.5 percent of the 9,002,641 estimated. It notes 439,084 fewer men than hoped would be registered and provides departmental breakdowns by race and region. The office aims for an 8 million enrollment figure if trends continue.
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Washington
Ilc
Aix
District of Columbia
Wero
Sens
Allen Nemlen
Powder mill explosion kills two at North Birmingham
The black powder mill of the Aeina Explosive company near North Birmingham was demolished by an explosion. Two African American workers were killed and another was injured. In Denver, Colorado, union officials of the United Mine Workers sought approval to strike over a labor dispute with the Colorado Port & Trail company.
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Tmmstinghtam
Aeina Explosive Company
North
Birminghamn
Norwegian steamer beached near Cape Blanco Oregon
The Norwegian steamship Sinaloi bound from San Francisco to Victoria may be beached near Cape Blanco Oregon after hitting a new sand bar. Transmission of Associated Press news notes the ship suffered a leak and headed toward the shore as a precaution.
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Cape Blanco
Jane
Sinaloi
San Prandeco
Aetoria
Abare
Ansociniad Pree
Gonanee
Release of Irish prisoners confirmed by government
The government states that all Irish prisoners taken during the rebellion in the East will be released without reservation. The pledge appears to cover every imprisoned individual connected to the uprising.
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Ldy Amewetn
London
Jase Hs
East Sunday
British Campaign in Belgium Advances in War
The British campaign in Belgium shows signs of developing into a major war effort with indications of a potential German retreat amplifying the maneuver. The report notes evolving operations and strategic pressure in the theater.
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Belgium
Liberty Loan and Allied War Effort Informal Update
June reports from California cities show Liberty Loan subscriptions and allotments. Estimates place Los Angeles County and City well above or below targets, with Bakersfield and Stockton overages, and British offensives near Messines advancing on a ten mile front.
Heavier Taxes on Whisky and Beer Move Forward
Washington tax row deepens as the Senate finance committee’s beverage levy rises again. The new rate stands at 60 dollars per 100 pounds, up from 20 dollars per bushel, with distillers warning of forced industry curtailment. The bill also tightens prohibitions on distilled beverage importation.
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Associated Prec
Washington, D. C
Senate
British War Office says over 100000 prisoners taken
London June 15 The parliamentary secretary of the war office announced that Britain has taken over 100000 prisoners during the war. About 4000 were taken on the western front 10000 in Mesopotamia and 700 in Egypt. The territory regained on the western front since July 1916 covers 600 square miles. A British armed merchant cruiser Avange was torpedoed and sunk in the North Sea with all crew saved.
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Fresno
London
Jts
Messines
Menkines
Ypres Comines Canal
River Tin
Warnave
War Office
Western Front
Mesopotamia
Eaypt
Avange
North Sea
Poe Ware
Three Billion War Bill Signed Sparks Debate
The president signed a massive wartime budget today, described as the largest single appropriation in history. Officials said the three billion dollar measure will fund military needs and national defense efforts.
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Washington Py
Cold Comfort For The Teutons In The War Talk
In The North German Gazette the writer argues the United States entered the war to avert its own looming bankruptcy and notes German financial losses are tiny beside the Entente's vast expenditures on cargoes and submarines. The piece warns that intensified enemy armament will wipe out more value.
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Berlin
United States
Kaiser Troops Reluctant to Fight on West Front
Troops on the western front show little willingness to engage as artillery duels and intermittent bombardments persist near Steanatrate, Lizerne, and Beesigahe. Allied and German forces report limited infantry action with minor advances around Messines and the Menunen region amid ongoing trench warfare and reconnaissance.
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Menunen
Germany
Manwines
Pied Mirwhal Haig
Firet
Hine Mearn
Wine workers seek federal inquiry into union clashes
A nine member committee of the Metal Mine Workers union appeals to the United States District Attorney for a Department of Labor investigator to probe mine labor conditions. Reported dues total over $1200 in the new union as police presence doubles in the past week.
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Tutt Nine Te Committee
Metal Mine Workers
Vinton
United States District Attorney
Department of Labor
Chaser Boat Production Surges Ahead at Navy Yard
Washington June 15 The submaring chaser building program is over a month ahead of schedule with nearly three times the expected 110 foot craft under construction. Navy officials say hundreds of swift armed boats will be delivered by August 11 and many more are being built for service by January 1 next year.
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Ashington
Proeran
Navy Department
FUG OMY ENERGIES HELD AT THE ARDOME TONOPAH
Tonopah Lodge No. 1062 held a public observance of First Day at the Airdome. The venue was filled with fervor as the program featured a flag tribute and a dramatic fog laden stage. CG Titus spoke on welfare for servicemen while a schoolgirls drill impressed the crowd.
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Tonopah
Airdome
Arthur HL
Keenan
Emil Elkner
Titus
Nevada
Tallytary
Government to seize all steel shipyards and contracts
Washington reports the government will immediately commandeer all steel shipbuilding contracts and yards. The move, announced by the shipping official, aims to take control of production channels during the current emergency.
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Washington, D.C
Th Shipping Hound
Funeral for Manus Duggan Draws Large Crowd in Butte
In Butte Montana on June 15 the funeral of Manus Duggan aged 16 drew a large crowd. Four additional bodies were recovered from the Bonanza adit as rescue efforts continue. The incident involves a fatal mining accident and ongoing recovery work.
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Ty Associated Proms
Butte
Mont
Ordéral
Manus Duggan
German agents buy canned milk for shipment to Germany
Washington June 16 Condensed and evaporated milk bought at retail by German agents tipped to Germany through neutral countries has been reported to the War Production Board. The War Committee said it will aid the government to prevent further shipments and warned retailers they may be paid the retail price. H. H. Atkinson reported returning from Reno.
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Washington D. Cy
Germany
Department of Commerce
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