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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Jun 11, 1917

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Butte Mine Rescue Recovers 28 Fire Entombed Men

In Butte Montana on June 10 rescued workers from the Speaularto mine after a Friday fire. Twenty eight men reached surface, four died later. Manus Duggan directed gas avoidance using canvas bulkheads, saving many. One man, Josiah James, identified among the bodies. Duggan remains missing.

Butte Mont Speaularto Xnytia Johnson Manus Durgan Johnson Duggan North Butte Manus Duggan Josiah James

Four Days Left To Buy Liberty Bonds

Members of Congress urge subscriptions with a final push message directed at merchants government clerks and the public. Banks in Washington announce extended hours Tuesday and Wednesday as the drive continues. Liberty Loan Committees press for broad participation before the deadline.

Congress Washington Liberty Loan Woman's Committee The

British Pacifists Seized by Seamen in London Protest

London June 10 Seamen's and Firemen's Union members captured MP James Ramsay MacDonald and Frederick W. Jowett who planned to sail for Petrograd amid a Trafalgar Square protest against pacifist leanings. Union vows no sailors aboard ships carrying pacifists unless restitution for submarine murders is guaranteed.

London National Seamen's and Firemen's Union Frederick W. Jowett Independent Labor Party James Ramsey MacDonald Labor Party Petrograd Trafalgar Square MacDonaid Jowett Tupper Seamen’s and Firemen's Union MacDonald Frafalgar Square Joseph Havelock Wilson National Seamen's Union Esi Council German Transport Federation Onse T Wilson Great Britain Ramsay MacDonald Seamen’s Seamen’s Union Seamen's and Firemen’s Union Stockholm International Socialist Congress

Patenaud resigns from Canadian Cabinet over conscription

Ottawa reports H F Patenaud secretary of state has tendered his resignation due to government disagreement on conscription. Mention is made of Senator Beaubien and Sir Herbert Ames for the portfolio. Sir Robert Borden declines to discuss the matter. Mr Sevigny rumored to have taken similar action amid internal regimental tensions and coalition talks.

Ottawa H. F. Patenaud Beaubien Herbert Ames Robert Borden Sevigny Patenaud Frererdin Fis Ogeaverniss Union Administretisn Iu Ua Cs Feld Liberti Wading Liberals K. MaclLeat F. R. Carvell New Brun Pardes Omtarime FL FF Ogerae Res Chris Vanes Rear Caress

Liberty Loan Totals Show Shortfall in All Districts

Treasury figures reveal Liberty Loan subscriptions total 1.3 billion dollars with New York leading near minimum while every Federal Reserve district trails its allotment. San Francisco shows the largest gap, about 20 percent of its maximum, as campaigns urge universal small subscriptions before Flag Day.

Liberty A Treasury Department Federal Reserve New York Boston Philadelphia Federal Reserve Banks McAdoo San Francisco St. Louis Atlanta Cosby

Spanish Premier Asked Not To Quit

New York June 10 British liner delayed six days by mines and submarines. A destroyer warned of three submarines, forcing the ship to seek Irish harbor where 18 vessels waited off. Canadian Proctor, a Somme veteran, disputes British air losses. Alfonso asks Marquis Prieto to stay as premier and confer with cabinet leaders. talks of War or liberal continuation amid Spain crisis.

New York Southland Tient J. P Proctor Royal Fying Corps Somme Madrid Paris Alfonso Marquis Frieto Eduardo Dato Gonzales Besada Joaquin Sanchez Toca Spanish Senate Romanones Maura Marquis Prieto Valeriano Wergler Senor Date

Wilson Note Wins Praise in Russia

Petrograd reports June 10 that President Wilson’s note on American war aims is published by all morning papers. The Novoe Vremya alone comments editorially, accusing German propaganda of misleadership while praising America’s steadfast democracy and clarity against deceit. The note seeks to unite soldiers workers and peasants against censorship and tyranny.

Petrograd London Russia Kronstadt Department of Control Ministry of Justice Bureau of Posts and Telegraphs Wilson Rusia United States Novoe Vremy Novoe Vremya Germany Nasi Verite Taloth Parailem Trerman

Germans Shipping Gone From Ostend

London June 10 a admiralty of fer reads that reconnaissance of Ostend shows all large shipping removed from the harbor. Two destroyers reported near Zeebrugge likely displaced by bombardment. Desolate appearance in the basin suggests impact of recent British action. Plant fire at Avondale near New Orleans caused $850,000 in damage to two large storage tanks and gasol ine tanks at Export Corp.

London Dover Ostend Zeebruere Fbor New Orleans Export 4 Corporation Avondale Mississippi River

German Aliens Arrested Over Hidden Wireless Plant

Three German aliens, an engineer and two chemists, were arrested after authorities uncovered a concealed theater roof wireless plant. The apparatus could send messages hundreds of miles and had near unlimited receiving capacity. The raid was led by U S Marshal McCarty with secret service agents. prisoners held on Ellis Island. More arrests expected as investigations continue.

George Buchanan Nicholas Russia Tlenden Dragomiref Reutec Petrograd Iern Germany New York Bilis Island Evireles Secret Service Service Chermany United States McCarty

War Demand Dominates Today’s Index Across Nation

An index from today’s issue highlights topics from liberty loans, mining, and racehorses to registry reforms and legislative tasks. Notable entries mention Russia and republican wireless developments, with references to sporting events, fitness, and law, alongside unsettled economic matters.

Butte Mine Liberty Loan Teal Republic Wireless Frenen Pest Fteiiag Fitness Torbrenes Charch Hases

British hurl boiling oil in attack on Messines Ridge

Special to the Washington Post reports that British troops used new weapons described as oil cans or boiling oil in the assault on Messines Ridge. The oil projectiles scatter flammable contents and burst on impact, spreading fire over a wide area and causing terror and many minor fires among casualties.

Washington Post London Messines Ridge Daily News Adbiy

American steamer Oriesans reaches French port in war round trip

The American ship Oriesans arrived at a French port today, completing another successful voyage through the Atlantic Zone after unrestricted submarine warfare began. The vessel was the first American ship to reach a French port under the new war conditions, signaling resilience amid U boat threats.

Orleans Oriesans Lanat

Socialists Oust Russell in New York Mission Split

A New York socialist group ousted Fussell from the Root mission to Russia by a two thirds vote. His stance on the war prompted the removal amid factional dispute within the party and the mission’s leadership.

New York Fhharios Ra Fussell Root Russia

Pershing’s staff arrives to organize American bases in France

Belogne sur Mer France June 1 officers of Maj Gen John Pershing s staff have arrived to begin work organizing the bases of the American army in France.

France Belogne-sur-Mer John Pershing

Norway to Send Commission to Arctic Negotiations

A Norwegian announcement reports an official delegation led by Dr. Fridtjef Nansen and Thrane Holst will depart via London to the United States to discuss Arctic exploration provisions and negotiations. The notice notes the mission aims to coordinate international talks on exploration contracts and scientific work.

Indians Hold War Dances in Cheyenne Territory

Helena Mont June 19 Gov Sam V Stewart received a telegram from FBorsyth noting Cheyenne Indians who refused draft registration are holding war dances and threatening violence. A war dance is planned for tomorrow and fear of attack is reported.

Helena Mont Sam V. Stewart Fborsyth

Emperor Charles Pledges Peace and Reform

Amsterdam dispatch reports Emperor Charles I of Hungary reiterates support for early peace and broad suffrage reforms. A crowds’ march to the Budapest burgomaster’s office delivered a petition urging secret ballot and expanded franchise. the emperor promised to pursue suffrage reform and seek a peaceful settlement at the first opportunity.

Amsterdam Loendon Budapest Arles Vasonyi Esterhazy

Fire menaces seized liner Koenig Wilhelm

The German steamship Koenig Wilhelm was menaced by fire on its upper deck early today while moored at a Brooklyn dock. A bucket brigade fought the flames and extinguished them. the cause remains unknown.

New York Brooklyn

Thain Kills Three In Auto Collision Near Sunbury

Three members of C. W. Anderson's family died when a New Haven passenger train struck his automobile in Sunbury Massachusetts on June 19. The deceased are Edward Anderson, his daughter Wedit, and his sister Miss Caroline Wo Ande.

Sunburs Mass New Haven C. W. Anderson Anderson Edward Wedit Caroline Wo Ande

Take Czars Hunting Lodge. Petrograd Action Report

Reported in Petrograd via London on June 1 that villagers in Lisine seized the hunting lodge and preserve of the SelSarriei estate, expropriating the property as part of a local land dispute. Names and exact affiliations are unclear in the fragment.

Auto Bandits Get Pay Roll for the Eee G

A brief report notes the auto bandits secured pay rolling arrangements in connection with the Eee G project. Details are scant, but officials confirm payments to workers involved in the scheme. Investigations continue as authorities review payroll records and contracts.

Russians Vote Age Fix Emphasizes Political Rights

Fragmented OCR notes indicate Russians to vote at age 15 with references to Petrograd and Tae sanimice. Mentions a veneriment assembly fixed 28 yeara at the minerum age for a vote and defenders of the resource politics. Also cites Chicago, Baltimore and Ohio travel adv with June 11 to 18 returning until July.

Petrogradata I Chicago Ill Baltimore & Ohio

Mob hangs suspect in infant murder case at Springfield

Springfield Mo June 19 A mob seized C J Pier sol irta and five others from the sheriff near Stockton 40 miles away. Pier sol refused guilt and was hanged from a tree. after renewed pressure he was released and custody restored as the mob dispersed. Sheriff Webb recounted the dramatic pursuit and the attempted coercion to confess.

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