War Party in Germany Faces Civil War Over War Aims
The piece argues pan German elements control policy in Germany while moderates are vilified. It portrays Emperor William as a calculating strategist aiming for peace or victory, and the crown prince as an aggressive war advocate. It suggests tensions between the Kaiser and heir drive contradictory political developments within Germany.
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Germany
Junkers
United States
William
Hohenzollern
China in the Game and the war effort abroad
Chairman Edward N Hurley of the Shipping Board announces a large order of American ships built at Shanghai Kiang Nan Works. He stresses the moral and strategic value of China aligning with the allied powers, promising stronger Sino-American ties and a unified war effort, with plans for further propaganda in China.
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Shanghai
Kiang-Nan
Edward N Hurley
Shipping Board
China
Hurley
Why the Delay In German Offensive On the Western Front
The War Department notes a delay by German forces delaying renewal of a western front offensive. Secretary Baker says no definite cause, but officials believe obstacles hinder the attack. daily American casualties and supply, plus allied sorties, disturb German plans and aid Fo ch in harassing the enemy. Allies foresee defenses ready for the next move.
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Western Front
Baker
War Department
Department
Paris
Channel
France
Foch
Permanent Conservation in Wartime Food Policy
Editorial notes that conservation and self restraint saved Allied food supplies in 1917, predicting 1918 will bring greater harvests and wiser stewardship. It praises Hoover’s plan and urges continued conservation, citing fuel cuts, patriotic restraint, and practical gestures as proof of citizens’ growing responsibility amid war.
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Hoover
Norway’s tribute to murdered sailors prompts June observance
A June 15 tribute across Norway honors seamen killed by German raiders and submarines since the war began. Ceremonies in Christiania and ports featured flags crepe and prayers as Hans Olsen, once Kaiser’s pilot, returned imperial mementoes and condemned the killings. British seamen’s union urged a boycott of German cargo, with calls for global adoption by Entente nations to memorialize the dead and deter Germany’s maritime influence.
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Royal Norwegian Navy
Cdast Guard
Christiania
Norway
Hans Olsen
Scandinavia
Germany
Hohenxollérn
British Seamen's Union
Great Britain
United States
Saga
France
Tobacco Rations Possible As War Demands Grow
Government policy hints at tobacco rationing as Allies rely on U S supplies. The War Industries Board reports 1917 leaf crop 1 196 billion pounds with about two thirds available for U S manufacturers this year. Exports to Belgium and military needs cut into domestic stocks while England France and Italy allocate large portions to armed forces. Total allied consumption nears 388 million pounds. U S export potential rises to 41 million pounds.
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Goveran
Toteccte Industy
United Gates
War Industria Board
Belgium
United States
England
France
Italy
Soldiers Get American Food In London on the Cheap
Fourteen cent meals and twenty five cent repasts in London ease fears of American soldiers or sailors dining abroad. Prices in Eagle Hut and YMCA centers show American style meals at low cost, with 14 to 26 cent options, while civilian meals run up to 85 cents for a similar three course spread.
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London
Eagle Hut
Y. M Cc. A
King George
Queen Mary
National Model Kitchen
West End
Bernstorff Vagaries Prompt Demand For Policy Overhaul
Amsterdam dispatch notes Koelnische Volks Zeitung denounces Count von Bernstorff’s son’s marriage to Marguerite Burton Thomas and the marriage of the former ambassador to Washington. It urges revival of Bis marca k rule banning foreign wives for German diplomats and calls for broad reorganization, ending old-school drawing room diplomacy in favor of businesslike efficiency.
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Amsterdam
Bismarck
Koelnische Volks Zeitung
Count von Bernstorff
Marguerite Vivienne Burton Thomas
Burnington
Washington
America
Jeanne Luckemeyer
Volks Zeitung
Wind Up Insurance Firms Under Alien Property Custodian
The alien property custodian announced the closure of four marine, thirteen fire, two life, and one casualty company plus four U S incorporated firms under enemy control. These plants’ destruction will free insurance for American or privileged foreign firms, enabling new American company formation.
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Life
United States
Payls
Two Heroes Are Honored for Rescue at Sea
Chief Commissary Steward Marcio of Philadelphia receives the Gold Medal of Honor for saving a comrade on the U S 8. Smith last December 17 by leaping into rough seas to rescue a chief quartermaster swept overboard. Secretary Daniels sends a commendation to Seaman Harry W. Ericson of Jersey City for heroic action aboard the L J & 3. Cambridge s on June 37 aiding a drowning shipmate.
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Marcio
Philadelphia
U. S
Smith
Daniels Han
Harry W. Ericson
Jersey City
N. J
Cambridges
Made dishonest in Germany case shocks Swiss defense
Genevan courtroom drama ends with a Geneva attorney facing backlash from the German legation after pleading leniency for a client accused of stealing clocks. Baron von Romberg prompted the German consul to file a complaint, and the attorney general of the confederation may pursue action against Auderson for questionable reasoning in court. The suspect was convicted amid appeals to long residence in Germany.
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Genes
Marly
Germany
M. Auberseon
Geneva
Switzerland
Baron von Romberg
Confederation
Lelvist
Auderson
Bia
Wilson names 10 labor umpires for board disputes
President Wilson nominated ten men to act as umpires in disputes unresolved by the war labor board. The list includes Henry Ford, Matthew Hale, James Harry Covington, Charles McChord, Everit Mac, Julian Mack, Henry Surzallo, John Lind, William Willcox, and Walter Clark. Umpires act only when board members fail to reach unanimous decisions. If the vote is not unanimous, the name is drawn by lot.
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Wilson
War Labor Board
Henry Ford
Detroit
Matthew Hale
Boston
James Harry Covington
Washington
District of Columbia Supreme Court
Charles Caldwell McChord
Interstate Commerce Commission
Everit Mac
New York
Julian William Mack
Chicago
Henry Surzallo
University of Washington
John Lind
Minnesota
William R. Willcox
New York City
Republican National Committee
Walter Clark
Raleigh
Juste
Supreme Court of North Carolina
Lot
Government to Buy Wheat in 1918 Plan
The food administration outlines a wheat and flour control plan for 1918 with an open market at major primary markets to protect producers and consumers through natural competition. The Grain Corporation may buy wheat at new prices if buyers grade it unfairly and farmers may ship directly to the corporation. the miller is limited to fixed price milling costs and a reasonable flour profit.
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Food Administration
Food Administration Grain Corporation
Grain Corporation
Curbing Disease Among Troops Shows Promising Decline
Army medical corps reports sharp progress in controlling social disease among troops at home and in France. With 700000 mobilized in France, fewer than one new case per 1000 men weekly for 30 weeks. US forces average 21 per 1000 annually, equating to one case per 1000 every two weeks. About 100 men discharged as unfit after treatment.
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Army Medical Corps
France
United States
W National Guard
Regular Army
National Army
Navy Food Conservation Circular Urges Tight Ration Use
Paymaster General McGowan issues a circular to naval commandants urging strict economy in food supplies in line with Food Administration plans. No changes to service rations are needed. officers should follow accepted conservation measures in preparation and supply.
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McGowan
Food Administration
War Cost in Potential Lives in Europe
London June 13 AP correspondent reports Sir Bernard Mallet registrar general of Great Britain says Europe’s war has cost at least 12,600,000 potential lives due to lower births. Britain lost about 650,000 potential children, with other belligerents likely hit harder. The apoplectic stroke theory for Hindenburg’s death after listening to the crown prince is seen as most reasonable.
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the Duke of Connaught
Woolwich
Great Britain
Duke of Wellington
Waterloo
Europe
Queen Victoria
Duke of Connaught
Buckingham Palace
Thackeray
London
Associated Press
Bernard Mallet
Hindenburg
Japan
Thomas O'Reilly
New York
The
Willard
Businessmen warn Japan will be major postwar competitor
In Washington a veteran broker warns Japan will be a dominant commercial rival after the war, citing Japan’s diversifying industries and low-priced goods that threaten American markets. The talk turns to political shifts, with Col Wheaton and Col Whitman seen as likely Republican leaders. A Mexican politics note recalls Villa’s illiteracy and Obregon’s ceasefire offer. Iowa corn and Dakota hogs figures anticipate a strong harvest, with unions watching weather and grain demand from allies and troops abroad.
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Slocum
Iowa
Washington
Minnesota
North
South Dakota
Friesian cow sells for record price in Essex
London June 20 Bake Hetty a Friesian cow now yielding ten gallons daily sold for 18375 at Heybridge Essex. Eske holds British record of 2410 gallons in two years. The sale marks the highest price ever paid for a Friesian cow. Milk in London now sells at 14 cents a quart.
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Hetty
Heybridge
Essex
Eske
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