Federal Reserve Amendments Aim to Expand Membership
Amendments to the Federal Reserve Act were sent to the President for signature. The changes shift approximately 396 million in reserves to Federal Reserve banks and open the system to hundreds of state banks and trust companies, boosting total reserves and broadening membership. The bill also eases branch establishment and limits collection charges on checks without board approval.
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Presbyterian clergy offer aid to Wilson at White House
A Washington bound delegation of Presbyterian leaders plans to meet President Wilson to pledge the churchs moral and spiritual resources for the war effort. The Public Service Commission will organize at Newark Avenue Church tomorrow with about 160 members, led by Rev John F Carson.
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Italian changes in Rome reshuffle war and agriculture posts
King Victor Emmanuel accepts resignations of Gen Alfieri and Signor Canepa. Alfieri moves to arms and munitions undersecretary, Montanari becomes undersecretary for war, and Deputy Mario Cermenat is appointed undersecretary for agriculture.
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Woman Who Cleared Cruger Case Plans Campaign
New York reports Mrs Grace Hamiston the lawyer who solved the Ruth Cruger mystery intends to quit her practice and devote her life to fighting white slave traffic. Backed by wealthy supporters including Mrs Felix Adler, she plans a bureau to combat white slavery, potentially within the police department, and vows to continue aiding vulnerable girls.
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Palestine and Ottawa Debates on Conscription and Jewish State
Henry Morgenthau will head a U S mission to Egypt to study conditions among Jews in Palestine amid talks of recognizing a Jewish republic with Jerusalem as capital. In Canada, parliament defines compulsory service and Liberal leader Launder demands referendum before any conscription bill passes. The debate will continue through the week.
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Zeppelin Loss Admitted After English Raid
Berlin reports Zeppelin 248 lost with all hands during Saturday night raid on southern England. Capt Victor Schuetze led naval air squadron attacking English fortresses. Z 48 shot down over sea, crew perished, remaining airships returned safely. Two killed and six injured elsewhere in action, according to German account.
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Physician Dies at Drill in Norfolk Blues Armory
Dr Lavius Lankford, a leading Norfolk physician aged 64, collapsed and died during a drill with home guards at the Blues armory. He was renowned in the city and state, and leaves four sons including Dr Livius Lankford Jr., who is currently in the trenches in France.
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Snow divorce case opens as Snowson seeks custody
In District Supreme Court Justice Stafford hears Mary Snow seek an absolute divorce from Chester A Snow a wealthy patent attorney the case also involves their son Dexter Hubard Snow due to depart for France as a military aviator The nurse Mary Proctor testified to scenes of kissing and household tensions at Fenwick farm and Woodside Maryland while other servants described daily life and rumored clashes The trial reveals details of alledged intimate episodes and custody arrangements amid Snow readiness to ship his son to Europe for the war effort
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Rotary Leaders Pledge Loyalty at World War Meeting
Rotarians from across the United States Great Britain Canada and Cuba pledged loyalty to Liberty and America's war effort during the opening session of the International Association of Rotary Clubs eighth annual meeting in Atlanta. Arch Klumph president of Rotary stressed that full mission fulfillment requires individual achievement as delegations marched with patriotic bands. Kansas City and Salt Lake City already bid for the 1918 meeting.
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Union Jack on Bunker Hill Parade in Charlestown
In Boston on June 18 the British union Jack led a military civic parade at Bunker Hill marking the 142 year old battle. The flag fluttered atop the New Brunswick Kittles battalion bagpipe band as Canada’s 286 overseas regiment winds down a two week recruitment campaign. Thousands join in the Charlestown observances with sailors marines and guardsmen in line alongside fraternal groups and cadets. The holiday program includes athletic events concerts carnivals receptions and banquets across greater Boston.
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Head Defense Precincts Appoint Eleven Captains
The Home Defense League has completed appointing captains for the district eleven precincts. Captains are Dr Frank E Gibson A J Driscoll George M Fisher Thomas F Holden William E Luckett Dr D Ho O Martin Ross P Andrews Charlee 8 Shreve Ern est E. Kennard Ralph W. Les and Charles F Roberts. Dr Ww A Warfield has been named volunteer guard. Junior officers are being selected and many teams are forming.
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Ernest E. Kennard
Ralph W. Les
Charles F Roberts
Warfield
Swiss envoy to depart July fifth for Washington
Berne reports Dr Hang Sulzer, newly appointed Swiss minister to the United States, will leave July 5 for Washington. He travels with an extraordinary commission of commercial experts.
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Freed prisoners parade in Dublin amid celebration
Large crowds in Dublin welcomed released Irish prisoners including Countess Markievicz who entered with banners and songs. Bonar Law said releases were unconditional and Sinn Fein has no formal government in Ireland. Count Plunkett and others arrested June 39 were freed. Markievicz led a group that attempted to seize Dublin Castle and was sentenced to death, later commuted to penal servitude.
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Sidney W Winslow Dead in Beverly Home
Sidney W Winslow, president of the United Shoe Machinery Corporation, died at his Beverly home on June 1. A key figure in shoe manufacturing machinery, he originated the idea of forming the United Shoe Machinery Company, which later became the United Shoe Machinery Corporation.
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Uncle Sam Invites You to Visit His National Parks
Government promotes a grand tour of Glacier and Yellowstone with new trails, easy auto access, and the Cody Road. The Burlington Route advertises a single ticket to a Rockies journey via the Paass’r Dept. C. of the railroad, with stops at Denver, Colorado Springs, Pikes Peak, and Garden of the Gods.
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8000 Jews in Palestine flee
Boston reports evacuation details of Palestine refugees with 8000 to 9000 Jews forced to leave Jaffa. Over 3000 in Lower Galilee, 1000 in Petach Tikvah, others dispersed in Judea and Samaria colonies. Sixty die from hunger and hardship during the journey.{"}
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Rheims Cardinal Honored by Poincare Visit
Paris June 18 President Poincare with Labor Minister Bourgeois pinned the Legion of Honor on Cardinal Lucan and on deputies De Bruignac Charbonneaux and managing editor Dramas of LHelaireur de L Est. The ceremony occurred in the municipal building where offices now reside after the city hall burned. The president then toured the damaged cathedral and hardest hit city quarters.
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Denmark Near Petrol Famine
Danish newspapers abroad report a petrol shortage in Denmark causing the shutdown of oil fueled industrial and electric plants and a switch to candles except in hospitals and factories. A card system may limit lighting to absolute need and even then to under one gallon weekly. Peat swamps are being tapped for fuel with convicts digging peat for public use and private production encouraged.
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French Minister Finds Russian Situation Improving
Stockholm June 18 The French minister of munitions Albert Thomas visiting Petrograd said Russia’s situation has improved over the last two months. He noted reduced dual readership, stronger government influence, but warned the danger from German propaganda and Lenine’s agitators remains. He added resumption of a Russian offensive was possible if conditions change and dismissed reports that French diplomats and consular officers had left Russia as an absurd canard.
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Russian base destroyed in June air raids
In June Russian naval activity rose with submarines and mines prompting German defensive measures. On June 14 German side planes bombed Russian bases, with good results. June 14 a military station on Runeo Island Bay of Riga was bombed successfully. On June 15 Allied planes landed on the island and destroyed remaining base portions. All planes returned.
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Americans Reach Front With 1500 In Service
Paria reports 1500 Americans are serving with the French armies or in accompanying training camps. Last week 270 volunteers left American field service headquarters bringing total to 1500. Three hundred work in the transport branch, field service operates 700 cars now at work or under construction with hundreds more ordered.
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