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Washington Post

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Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Jun 20, 1917

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Hoover Says Victory Depends On Food Control

Food administrator Herbert Hoover warns Congress that victory hinges on curbing waste raising production and ending profiteering. He cites flour prices and England’s lower costs while detailing four core measures export regulation distribution price controls and volunteer mobilization with state cooperation. He argues wage controls are not planned and emphasizes voluntary business participation to protect farmers and consumers.

Congress Herbert C. Hoover Capitol Shar Gore Reed Vardaman Mr. Hoover Hoover America England Senate House

Britain's Food Controller Seeks U.S. Aid in War Food

Lord Rhondda, Britain's new food controller, says food supplies hinge on the United States and Canada. He praises Hoover and expects U.S. Congress and people to act quickly to enact food administration measures, warning that delays impede Britain's war effort and allied supply. He notes Germany's aim to starve the Allies will fail.

Rhondda America Canada Germany London Lord Riandda Great Britain Gord Rhondda Europe United States American Congress Congress tInternational League

Poles Overthrow Austrian Cabinet Report

Basel dispatch reports the Austrian cabinet resigned after a prolonged council. Vienna papers say the full resignation will be presented to the emperor. Poles in the Austrian parliament threaten government, with budget opposition and debate over war credit. The scene includes strong anti-Polish and anti-Slav rhetoric and police actions.

Basel Switzerland Vienna London Reuters Amsterdam Copenhagen Vossische Zeitung Clam-Martini Count Czernin Vossischer Zeitung Voles Zurich Daszinski Reichsrath Vienna Arbeiter Zeitung Striberny

China in crisis as Chang-hsun seizes power

In Peking on June 18 the southern and southwest provinces push toward war as Gen Chang-hsun consolidates dictatorship. President Li Yuan Hung is reportedly a prisoner while exiled officials are barred from the palace. The cabinet and premier designate face stiff resistance amid growing anti monarchist and Confucian state moves. Military pressure seeks to dissolve the provisional constitution.

Peking Li Yuan Hung Chang-hsun Gi Chin-hsi

Monarchs Drop German Titles in British Reform Move

London June 18 official notice declares princes bearing German names relinquish those titles and adopt British surnames. Duke of Teck and Battenberg named to Uk peerages while Princess Victoria and Princess Marie Louise of Schleswig Holstein to be styled differently. Times notes Prince Louis of Battenberg may become Marquis of Mount Batten. reforms aim to end royal titles like highness and serene highness, with future generations known as mister.

London United Kingdom Duke of Teck Prince Alexander of Teck Prince Louis of Battenberg Prince Alexander of Battenberg England Victoria Marie Louise Schleswig-Holstein Helena Victoria Saxony the Times Mount Batten Plymouth Drake Great Britain

U. S. Not Bound by Treaty, London Pact Refuted

Foreign Minister Balfour said in the House of Commons that America has not signed the London pact with the Allies. He returned from the United States to an enthusiastic reception with cheers and handclapping. He thanked the U S government and people for their welcome and hospitality.

London America Balfour House of Commons United States Talfour

Swiss Await Constantine Arrival in Lugano

Berne reports former Greek King Constantine is expected to reach Lugano hourly with a suite of 40 accompanying him as part of his travel plans and official movements.

Berne Constantine Lugano

Sims Named Allied Naval Chief in Irish Waters

Vice Admiral William S Sims U S Navy was appointed to general charge of allied naval operations in Irish waters during the British commander in chief absence. He will coordinate destroyers submarine chasers mine sweepers and aircraft to combat German U boats with broad powers and minimal reporting from Washington. The move signals strong Anglo American cooperation and could influence Irish politics as the convention period nears.

Washington London William 8. Sims U. N Irish Navy Department Sims Department Admiral Sims Daria Jupiter Sima Ireland

France Sends Airmen To U S For Training Duty

New York June 19 Twelve French aviators, all commissioned officers and many with decorations, arrived today to serve as instructors in the American flying corps being trained for duty in France. They came directly from the front with only four days notice to sail.

New York Flying Corps

Britain Receives Another $35 Million Loan From Treasury

The Treasury lent Great Britain another 35 million dollars yesterday, part of its ongoing support to the Allies. The Belgian request also saw 7.5 million delivered, the second monthly payment of 45 million. Total Allied aid now stands at 9.833 billion, with Britain accounting for 535 million.

Great Britain Treasury Belgium

Japan’s Ships for Atlantic Trade Move Under Negotiation

Japan aims to shift about two million tons of ocean going shipping from the Pacific to the Atlantic as submarine pressure grows. The United States reportedly is negotiating with Tokyo to remove tonnage for transatlantic service. Britain seeks ships to haul supplies from America to European allies.

Veaneig Japan Pacific Atlantic Great Britain América

Train Bandits Make Off With 25000 On Express Car

Chicago police report two armed men robbed the Adams Express car on Chicago, Burlington and Quincy train No. 3 in the railroad yards. Messenger Ward R. Smiley and assistant A. R. Andrews were bound and relieved of between 25000 and 30000. The pair said they were held at gunpoint but escaped by gnawing through their bonds before fleeing. Smiley and Andrews are being questioned by authorities as details emerge.

Chicago Adams Chicago, Burlington and Quincy Ward R. Smiley A. R. Andrews Smiley Andrews

Parliament Votes Woman Suffrage to Enfranchise Women

London June 19 The House of Commons passed the final reading of the electoral reform bill clause on woman suffrage by a large majority. A proposal for extending the franchise to women on the same basis as men is expected to be adopted, with a decisive division anticipated Wednesday on enfranchising women 30 years and older as part of the reform bill.

London House of Commons Jeannette Rankin American Congress United States Frederick G. Banbury

Nearly Slain Says Woman Financier

New York June 193.- Mrs Ray Hyman a banker known for taking 50 percent a month confesses to attempted murder robbery and blackmail. Her statements led to nine arrests and warrants for five others. She describes a get rich quick scheme claiming $500000 in funds and says none of the money was invested, only dividends paid to keep money flowing. She alleges an Oyster Bay boat chase to drown her and theft of $3000 from her pocketbook.

New York United States Gilchrist Ray Hyman Hyman Oyster Bay

Red Cross Drives Hit $35 Million In First Week

Amid a massive drive to raise 100 million for war relief, early reports show more than 35 million subscribed in two days. New York led with about 20 million including a 16 million pledge for tuberculosis aid in France. Bank dividend gimmick floated by Comptroller Williams could add 5 million. Cardinal Gibbons endorses the effort. J P Morgan and G F Baker pledged 1 million. Frederick Maryland boosts goal to 50 thousand as Wilmington Delaware doubles to 250 thousand.

New York J. P. Morgan G. F. Baker Cardinal Gibbons Williams Fed Cross Red Cross War Council Liberty Loan New York City G F. Baker War Council France Red Cross Frederick, Md Coun Frederick Wilmington Del

Cabinet Outlines Exports Control Plan

President Wilson is set to sign an executive order implementing the exports control act. A general export program drafted by secretaries Lansing and Redfield was reviewed at the cabinet meeting. The act will be run by a council from State War Navy Commerce and other agencies, with the bureau of foreign and domestic commerce handling details. International matters go to the State Department. Coal and wheat head the initial commodities, as heavy grain purchases by European neutrals spur quicker action. America will be supplied first with neutrals last.

Wilson Congress Lansing Redfield State, War, Navy and Commerce Departments Food Administration Bureau of Foreign and Domestic Commerce State Department America

Roosevelts End Training at Camp Plattsburg

Plattsburg New York June 19 Following orders from Washington Theodore Roosevelt Jr and his brother Archibald Roosevelt both members of the First Company New York regiment have left camp here and are now at Governors Island.

Plattsburg N. Y Washington Theodore Roosevelt, Jr Archibald Roosevelt New York Regiment Governors Island

Fragmented OCR Index Readout of Daily Issue

The page fragment lists sections and topics such as Society Editorials Divorce News Sports and Financial items. It mentions a Countess seeking a divorce and a court hearing noted as W. R. & E. Hearing, with other unreadable entries across categories.

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Doctor Slew Hin Crime Traced To Cellar

New Jersey prosecutors tie the Piper murder to Dr. William J. Condon amid incomplete motives. Piper, a 24 year old Rutgers graduate, was found dead after four months missing. Condon, a physician and Army captain, is under guard as investigators pursue circumstantial evidence including lime in a cellar and a possibly moved body.

New Jersey J. W. Piper New Brunswick N. J John Vincent Fiper Hutgers College Here Satur Wiliam J. Condon United States Army, Medical, Corps Chattanooga Tenn Joseph K. Stricker Condon Piper Lane Allison Wellington United States Philippines Japan New Jersey National Guard Fort Oglethorpe

Russians Seize Russkia Volka Newspaper Building

Petrograd reports the anarchists seized Russkia Volka the citys leading newspaper, expelled staff, burned copies and books, and declared they would stand firm. Authorities condemned the action as troops surrounded the area while deputies passed a resolution demanding surrender.

Petrograd Russkia Vola Russkia Volka Om Jialshe- Viki Ares

Socialists Seek Global Peace at Stockholm Conference

The American Socialist party backs an international league to supervise world relations, uphold disarmament, and guarantee autonomous rights for nationalities. It urges a people’s peace congress, a permanent international peace body, and a dedicated peace fund to rebuild postwar Europe.

International League League American Hocalist Party International Conference Austria-Hungary Austria-Hungary, Free Poland Alsace-Lorraine Firth American Socalist Party Socialist Movement Movement For Shean Weahst Is Vo

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