Liberty loan drive signals wide support in cities nation wide
Banks and banks and trust companies announce readiness to aid the Liberty loan as officials report large subscriptions across cities. Crowds hear speakers urging purchases even on installment plans, with talks by Carter B K Aheene, Ross Andrews, and Secretary Daniels stressing patriotism and business reasons to invest in bonds. Major totals include Boston and Philadelphia milestones, while navy personnel are urged to subscribe to support national defense.
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National Theater
Ross VP
Andrews
Knights of Columbus of Washington
FE Street
Oscar T Crosby
MerAdon
New York
Washington
Boston
Detroit
St . Loui
New Orleans
Birmingham
Chattanooga
Louisville
Cincinnati
Tittsburgh
Navy
Daniels
Liberty Loan Means Only $20 From Every Person
James S Alexander, president of the National Bank of Commerce, explains that the Liberty Loan asks for 20 per person when compared with total U S wealth and income. The statement contrasts per capita figures for Britain France Italy Russia Germany and Austria Hungary, and notes large subscriptions by International Mercantile Marine Bank of New York and others.
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J. S. Alexander
New York
James S Alexander
National Bank of Commerte Mate
Liberty Loan Publicw
Liberty Imanta
United States
Thia
Great Britain
France
Italy
Russia
Teutome Alles
Germany
Austria-Hungary
International Vercantile Marine
Bank of New York Today
Atlantic Mutual Insurance Company
Jesse TL. Livermore
Middleton Burritt
Vassarollega
Appeal for Liberty Loan speakers urged by bankers institute leaders
Tohn Poole president of the Federal National and TT H Meher president of the National Capital Bank appealed for volunteers to speak to Washington audiences for the Liberty loan at the bankers institute weekly meeting last night. Pictures of the sixteen presidents of the institute were unveiled.
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Washington
Liberty Loan
Tohn Poole
Federal National
TT H Meher
National Capital Bank
Bankers Institute
Institute
Conferees Agree On War Budget Increases Debated
War budget talks reached near accord on the Senate’s increases totaling 3.0 billion while remaining deadlocked on key Senate amendments to a 500.0 million shipbuilding fund a 10.9 million discretionary fund and a 2.6 million naval base project. The House arms and horses appropriation was cut from 73.0 million to 27.9 million as cavalry was largely eliminated from expeditionary forces.
Many Flee Draft by Going to Cuba
In Havana and El Paso reports describe Americans fleeing the draft to avoid registration. Consul Rogers notes many have reached Cuba, while U S authorities near the Mexico border report over 100 men of conscription age held up trying to cross into Mexico. Officials examine each case as several thousand may have crossed the border recently to evade conscription.
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Habana
United States
Cuba
Rogers
War Department of the
Washington
Mexico
Department of Justice
Mann Blocks River Bill From House Action
The House delayed the River and Harbor appropriation bill of 26 090 000 dollars via a quorum point raised by Republican Leader Vann. The delay followed a motion to begin consideration of the measure being canceled yesterday.
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Vann
Slabs of Pie Get Smaller in Chicago Prices
Amid pastry shortages in Chicago outlets, lovers report pie slices shrinking to one quarter and prices rising. Vendors cite steady demand as consumers tolerate smaller portions in seven-piece pies while noting bargain options at moderate-priced restaurants.
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Chicago
Cestanran
House Anticraft Speeches Sent Out
Congress members flood the country with anti conscription speeches printed for constituents. Speaker Clark warned there is little difference between conscripts and convicts as the draft law, attached by the President on May 18, faces criticism. some speakers denounce the war army bill as radical and bitter.
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Department of Justice
Congress
House
Senate
Clark
Hoyas
29 of 60 Die on Ship Sunk by Mine Off Irish Coast
Reports from Boston indicate 59 of 60 crew members aboard the Sagamore were lost when the Warren liner was sunk by a mine off the Irish coast two months ago. Captain Alexander Fenton’s dispatch notes the vessel sank quickly after striking the mine, with boisterous seas and boats swamped. Seventeen men in a lifeboat drifted for nine days, ten perished, and only one survived after rescue in Africa.
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Boston
Alexander Fenton
Fenton
Africa
Liverpool
P Cummings
War Act Blocks Skyscrapers for Shipbuilding Demand
The Navy Department announced that under congressional authority President Wilson will divert steel from skyscrapers and bridges to government shipbuilding. Destroyers and standard merchantmen will be produced to aid allies, with no new bridges scheduled during the war and workers in steel projects reassigned to shipyards.
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Navy Department
Wilson
Congress
Navy
Wakelin Parents Charged in Child's Murder in Melrose
Melrose May 1 police charged Mr and Mrs Joseph Wakelin the parents of Loretta Wakelin the year old girl found murdered in a field about a mile from home. Police offered no statement on the case.
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Melrose Mass
Joseph Wakelin
Loretta Wakelin
Harvard Won’t Lament Work Delays at Harvard
Cambridge Mass May 31 President Lowell announced Harvard will proceed with its work next year as usual despite rumors that regular sessions may be suspended due to the war. He condemned reports and said the university will continue its programs on schedule.
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Cambridge
Mass
Lowell
Harvard University
Courvas
Postal tax increase and registration plea frame party efforts
The report outlines a broad tax agenda with proposed levies on transportation, sugar, coffee, tea, cocoa, and war munitions, plus a plan to tax radio messages and adjust inheritance and income taxes. It notes hearings, committee talks, and impending votes with senators seeking to protect consumers and newspapers, magazines, and publications against new charges while preparing for technical redrafting.
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Bimmons
Treasurvy Department
Tomorow
Simmona
Post Office Department
Marconi Confined to Bed in Poisoning Incident
Italian wireless pioneer and senator Marconi has been confined to bed for several days due to suspected poisoning. A member of the Italian mission stated today that he had no fever yesterday and was on the road to immediate recovery, as the mission prepares to skip a Southern and Western tour.
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Marconi
Railroads Oppose Conventions to Boost Passenger Traffic
The railroad war board notified roads that holding large conventions to stimulate passenger traffic is not approved. Secretary Baker endorsed the stance as wise. The move aims to conserve fuel, avoid congestion, and protect essential freight transport and transportation energies for national needs.
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Railroad War Board
Baker
Talks With Wilson On Shipping Plans
Maj Gen Goethala of the Emergency Fleet Corporation conferred with President Wilson to improve coordination between the Navy Department and the shipping board. The aim is fuller use of shipbuilding facilities for navy and merchant marine work and to prevent interference with the ongoing merchant building program. No friction existed, but a clearer understanding was sought. discussions did not cover the recent steel versus wooden ship differences with Chairman Denman.
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Goethala
Emergency Fleet Corporation
Wilson
Navy Department
Shipping Board
Department
Gen Goethals
Denman
Killing Father Tragedy Shocks Durant Oklahoma Report
A 11-year-old girl and a 14-year-old boy killed their father at a Renning area farm home after an argument. The youths used a gun to fatally wound M r Wilkerson while he slept. The family, including four children, faced a grim ordeal in the wake of the incident.
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Durant Okla
The
Wilkerson
Hie Farm
Renning
Uttle Gtr
Hatrigunner Wikersons
Fis
Reserve Corps Officers Examined for Likely France Service
Two commissioned officers from each of 16 reserve corps companies in training at Fort Myer were ordered before an examination board by the War Department. The session spurred camp speculation that the examined men may join Gen John J Pershing for France. The day also saw influxes from New Jersey and other states, ongoing semaphore training, and a scheduled full‑gear hike for the morning.
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Reserve Corps
Fort Mier
War Department
John J Pershing
France
Fort Myer
Ambulance Unit Delays Departure for Allentown Camp
The Washington Ambulance Corps will not leave for the Allentown training camp before next Monday. Capt Ryan Devereux says a definite date is not set. A $1900 Red Cross donation will supply extra rations as the unit serves with the French army. The Pasadena, California unit has $5000 for this purpose. Men are warned not to abandon posts in hopes of immediate departure. at least two days notice will be given before leaving. Headquarters moved to Red Cross at 1801 Massachusetts avenue.
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Washington Ambulance Corps
Washington
Allentown
Ryan Devereux
Red Cross
Devereux
Ambulance Corps
Pasadena
Cal
Massachusetts Avenue
PRESS GAG IS KILLED FOLLOWS FIERCE FIGHT
A partisan clash on the floor ends with the gag order defeated amid sharp exchanges. Names from multiple states are listed among those voting and speaking, reflecting a wide cross section of supporters and opponents across the country.
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Wilson
Home Defense Plans Outlined at City Meeting
The Home Defense League outlined its work at a gathering of civilian precinct captains and regular police captains in the district building. The league, aligned with the police department, will act as a second line of defense. Civilians named include Frank E Gibson, A J Driscoll, Thomas F Holden, and others. Dr W A Warfield was asked to organize a colored division of volunteer guards for public works.
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Home Defense League
Piatrict
Frank E Gibson
J Driscoll
Corcoran Thom
Thomas F Holden
Jourth
William FE Luckett
the Rey
Martin
War Plan for Civil Service in Atlantic City
The National Civil Service Reform League met in Atlantic City to discuss a war footing for the United States. An agency in the Camp of Nation Defense is urged to coordinate needs of government departments as civilian employment rises sharply in the coming weeks.
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Atlantic City
N J
United States
Natonal Civil Service Reform League
League
Arias
Anan Hayel
National Defense
Washington
Tiwaa Ara
Daniels Defends Officers Fealty Amid Descent Rumors
Secretary Daniels denounces reports attacking navy officers of German descent as contemptible and treasonous. He warns against articles suggesting Rear Admiral Winterhalter could succeed Admiral Mayo and disputes claims about disloyalty due to ancestry.
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Daniels
Navy
Winterhalter
Maso
Atlantic
Bestles
Mayo
Calls Wood Ships Phantasy In Misconceived Plans
Baltimore May 31 Bernard N Baker, leading American maritime authority, denounced the wooden ship proposal as a costly fantasy. He said every dollar spent on wooden ships is a dollar wasted and urged leaving Gen Goethals to pursue a true merchant fleet for the United States.
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Bernard N Baker
Maritime Authority of America
Mr Baker
Gen Goethalg
United States
Ada Rehan Estate Valued at 222 530 in 1916 Probate
Ada Rehan, the actress who died January 1916, left an estate valued at 222 530. A State tax appraiser’s report filed today shows eight relatives each received 1000. The bulk of the property went to two sisters, Mrs Hamlet Russell and Mrs Mary K Byron.
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New York
Ada Rehan Acron
Hamlet Russell
Mary K Byron
Senate Cheers Pringe Speech Justifying Italy Entry Into War
The Italian prince argues Italy’s war aims are just and necessary, praising sovereignty and liberty while calling for moral support from the United States. Officials discuss merging Italy’s purchasing system with allied nations to streamline war efforts and aid central coordination.
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United States
Weldon
Treasury Department
Rites for G W Guthrie American ambassador to Japan
The funeral of George W Guthrie ambassador to Japan who died at his post in Tokyo took place in Pittsburgh today. Japanese and American officials attended the services. The first service was held at the Masonic Temple by Franklin lodge No 221 A F and A M. Later services were at Calvary Protestant Episcopal Church with Bishop Cortland Whitehead and Rev George Vincent. Representatives of 55 Masonic lodges escorted the body to Allegheny Cemetery for interment.
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George W Guthrie
Tokhxo
Sato
Washington
Freckinridge Yong
Henry H Ludlow
Charles Bi McVar
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We Thwaine
Tey Cortland Whitehead
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