War Food Survey Warns of Global Shortages and Economics
A leaked 1917 survey by the U S Bureau of Labor Statistics reports widespread hunger in Germany Austria Hungary Turkey and allies. It details food shortages profiteering transportation breakdown and public hunger while noting shifts in political sentiment and calls for credit reforms to aid farmers and open account banking.
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Germany
Amtrindtungary
Bulgaria
Turkey
Bureau of Labor Atoirs- Nee
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Mungary
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Iguter
Bureau of Labor Statistics
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Munterlul
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Josh Corl
Ermany
Farmer Credit Reform Proposed at International Congress
Rome June 19 The Associated Press reports United States delegate David Lubin urged credit reform for farmers at the International Institute of Agriculture. He blamed current farm banking on unfair policies and called for a simplified system to provide easy time credit, reducing dependence on merchant lenders and allowing farmers to finance operations locally.
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Associated Press
Bette
Morteerehip Farm
Dadid Lublo
United States
Internationa
Lubin
Federal Land Banka
Wilton Tr. McAdoo
Terbert Yonger
Tubin
Theactatead Press
Ceemiren
Canary
Tilmaedt
Troops Wanted In Italy Debate Spurs Allied Front Plans
June 18 warfront dispatch notes Secretary Baker discussed sending Italian and Allied forces to Italy. Leaders seek unified action showing a combined war effort, weighing transportation limits. Australian troops in France form reserves, while Italian and Austrian front options are debated for strategic impact.
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Waritington
Miceldal Cellerc
Ambanrador
Baker
Apinerl
Italy
Dlacusacu
Engineers to be Put in Training at Camp Stumphreys
Major General William M. Black, chief of the army engineers, announced that the officers training camp will open about August 1 at Camp Stumphreys, Va. About 17,000 men are in the replacement pool as candidates for captain and first lieutenant. A traveling team led by Major Williams will visit several of the larger cities to examine candidates.
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William M. Black
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Walliaiaa
Lindburgh Slams Election Claims In Minnesota Rally
The misspelled report notes Charles Lindbergh arguing he won Minnesota by 15,000 votes. He claims stronger campaigning in the state and rejects defeat as reflected in late returns.
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Suny
Minnesota
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Lindaurat
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Stlanesoin
Glass workers clash with unions sparks wage dispute at Topeka
At St Paul June 17 the International Association of Machinists argued with the American Federation of Labor over glass workers jurisdiction in two Toledo factories sparking a possible AFL split. A federation vote ordered the machinists to halt violations and recognize the glass workers in two plants. A protest to Western Union against anti union pressure accompanied the debate as Lithographers and allied unions faced amalgamation debates.
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Mann
International Association
Toledo
Machiniatat Organization
Aklep
Machinists’ Association
He Federation
Gliss
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Dlacontinus
Samuel Comper
Wikiga
Newconb Carlton
Wester Union Telegraph Company
theHeatner
Tornbi
Association
M Bann
Western Union
Men's International Union
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Defense efforts loom in treason trial of Jeremiah O Leary
New York dispatch reports Sinn Fein figure Jeremiah O Leary facing treason conspiracy charges as trial of his brother John proceeds. Witnesses describe Jeremiah’s mental state with references to his restless behavior and possible drug effects while detailing efforts to aid O Leary’s defense and his movements from Oregon to Reno and St Louis.
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Jeremiah O'Leary
Sinn Fein
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Thi (Rial
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Bull
Esenne
O'Leary
Fron Sura
Wash
Croia
Jobin O'Leary
Jeremiah
Arthur Lyons
James R. Speer
Jezgamich Leary
Lowan
Reno
Nev
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St. Lowis
Lynny
Tie Bration
St. Louis
Aml
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Hay
Siay
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Srrome
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Jerenial
Jase
Trian
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Hileen
T Jerenian
Wikingen
Ireland
Speer
Victorien Indies
Po Leary
Other Republics to Train Men in the United States
The War department plans to ask Congress for funds to train and equip troops from Western Hemisphere nations in the United States. No definite plan or diplomatic communication has been reached, but officials say funds on hand would speed training if another ally nation agrees to send forces. The request may come before Congress adjourns this session.
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Easton of
Highway Council To Be Created By Government Agencies
A United States highway council will be formed to consolidate control over highway problems across government agencies. Lieutenant Colonel W. D. Uhler represents the War Department, C. G. Sheffield the Transportation Administration, A. S. Kistley the Railroad Administration, and J. We Does of Agriculture among others. Tage will serve as chairman with J. K Ponsbacker as secretary, as the council aims to reduce delays and financial losses inherent in multi agency street project decisions.
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United States
Huzaway Council
Aries
Cidewater
Dheepartmient
Agilchyturn
W. D. Uhler
War Department
Sheffield
Tel Administration
Kistley
Ue Railroad Administration
Department of Agriculture
Mr. Tage
J. K Ponnsbacker
Department of Anricatturte
Jewel Export Stopper Prompts Market Rethink
The export ban on valuable stones including mauils rubles sap pures pestis and other precious stones is explained by the depreciation of the Thlian money. Dealers in Switzerland Francs and Spain cannot lift these stones in Maly at market price and gain a handsome discount, prompting the action due to long accumulated wealth in Maly.
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Tome
Maya
Mall
Switzerland
Francs
Spain
Maly
Italy Exports Weakened National Wealth Through Swiss Trade
Since the war, Italy has seen much of its form of national wealth diverted to the market by needy owners. Observers say losses amount to about 4 million units as exports rise, particularly to Switzerland.
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Switzerland
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