Food law push faces Senate debate amid bread riot fears
Delegates in Congress press a sweeping food control bill as Kenyon calls speculators “highwaymen,” Gore and Reed lead Democratic opposition joined by Borah, with House and Senate voting likely within two to three weeks. President seeks enactment, while supporters warn of hunger and potential bread riots if stalled. Flour price in Minneapolis falls 60 cents a barrel to 13.75.
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Senate
Gore
Borah
Congress
House
Chamberlain
Kenyon
Reed
Vardeman
Howe
Minneapolis
Minn
Russian Envoys Open Washington Mission Approaches Talks
Russian diplomatic mission presented to President Wilson and officials, with Ambassador Bakhmetiev formally introduced and meeting Vice President Marshall and Secretary Baker. The group toured the capital, dined at the White House, and prepared for conferences with American officials in the coming weeks.
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Russia
Wilson
Marshall
Baker
State Department
B.A. Bakhmelie
Langing
Offea
Onnu
Soankine
Polk
Lanning
Almaro Sato
Mtasion
White House
Big Three to Rule Economy of War
The plan envisions three men with vast powers over war economy. Herbert C. Hoover would control food consumption and distribution, Bernard M. Baruch would manage all purchases for allies or the United States, and William Denman or Maj. Gen. Gotehale would oversee shipbuilding and operation through the emergency fleet corporation, pending early Congress action.
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Wilson
Cabinet
Congress
Herbert C. Hoover
Bernard M. Baruch
William Denman
Shipping Board
Gen
Gotehale
Emergency Float Corporation
Had Mania for Bomb Plots in Knoxville
W a Clark of Newcomb Tennessee was remanded to an insane asylum on $10,000 bond after trial in Federal court on charges of plotting to blow up railroad bridges and munitions plants. Officials say Clark boasted of a Kingsport explosion that killed one man and claimed to have attempted to dynamite Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore while at the institution. He allegedly planned to dynamite a bridge near Knoxville when arrested.
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Knoxville
Tenn
W. 5
Clark
Newcomb
Secret Service
Kingsport
Johns Hopkins Hospital
Baltimore
Here
Liners Searched for German Spies in Port
An Atlantic liner arriving in an American port June 20 was detained while inspectors searched for German spies reported from Halifax. No arrests were made but several passengers are under surveillance.
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Halifax
Adams Express foreman tied to $30,000 train hold up
James Burgess, foreman of the freight department at Adams Express Company, was taken into custody in Chicago on June 20 in connection with the hold up and robbery of $30,000 from the money car of the Chicago Burlington and Quincy train in the yards last night.
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Chicago
James Burgess
Adams Express Company
Chicago, Burlington and Quincey
Joffre Advises Pershing On U S Affairs
Parla June 20 Maj Gen Pershing the American commander had a long conference with Marshal Joffre regarding American affairs Gen Pershing will visit an army engineering depot tomorrow and later a large airdrome and a school where instruction is given in the use of armed motor cars.
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Parla
Girl Student Freed in Draft Conspiracy Case
Federal jury acquits Eleanor Wilson Parker a Barnard senior and Owen Cat tell and Charles F Phillips Columbia students of conspiring to induce young men not to register under the selective draft law. Parker testified she saw the pamphlet before May 18 but did not read it in its final form after that date. Cattell and Phillips cases expected to go to the jury next.
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New York
Eleanor Wilson Parker
Barnard College
Owen Cattell
Charles F. Phillips
Columbia University
Miss Parker
Cattell
Phillips
Oil Fire Destroys Kirkpatrick Town in Indiana
A Clover Leaf freight train with seven oil cars wrecked in Linden near Kirkpatrick, Ind., triggering a fire that wiped out the town center. One man was burned slightly, several narrowly escaped, and a mother saved her child as flaming oil ran toward homes. Estimated total losses reach about $100,000, with roughly half borne by the railroad.
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Linden
Ind
Kirkpatrick
Here
Clover Leaf Railroad
Miners Plea to Miss Rankin in Butte Strike
In Butte Montana today fewer than 20 percent of normal miners report for work as walkouts continue. The Metal Mine Workers Union telegraphed Secretary of Labor William B. Wilson to send a representative to investigate demands and appealed to Congresswoman Jeannette Rankin to influence Wilson.
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Butte
Mont
Metal Mine Workers’ Union
William E. Wisen
Washington
Jeannette Rankin
Montana
Wilson
Elks Eye France Home Back Of Firing Line
Boston June 20 The Elks plan a home behind the front in France for members to gather off duty The project will be considered at the grand lodge convention starting July 7 A war fund of 1 000 000 to support this and other wartime activities will be proposed
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Boston
Elks
France
Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks
Calers
Grand Lodge
Woman pleads manslaughter in deadly New York fire
Mrs. Celia Diamond admitted guilt to second degree manslaughter in a fatal November 1915 fire at her candy factory. She chose a plea to avoid testimony about girls burned in the building, linking her action to a similar case involving Samuel Barkin, who rented the top floor for a clothing factory and was convicted. Twelve lives were lost.
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New York
Celia Diamond
Samuel Barkin
Digby Bell Comedian Dies in New York Sanitarium
Digby Bell aged 63 died in a New York sanitarium after a long illness. Born in Milwaukee he rose on stage as a versatile comic actor and singer, known for works including Tor and Tartar and W. S. Gilbert and Arthur Sullivan operas. He had recent stints in vaudeville and musical theater.
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New York
Digby Bell
Milwaukee
Bell
Kipp
War Fund Drive Reaches 230000 With Major Donations
Washington Red Cross war service fund tops 230000 after a rally at the District Building. Speakers including Champ Clark emphasized giving as subscriptions rose with Mrs. Boardman and Mrs. Harriman increasing their commitments. A noon rally featured Miss Mabel Boardman and Commissioner Brownlow as progress reports showed a large list of donors, pledging varied yearly amounts and memorial gifts in honor of Gen. Frederick D. Grant.
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F. D Grant
Washington
Red Cross War Service
Red Cross
Champ Clark
Bnance
W. J. Boardman
J. Low Harriman
Representative Campbell
Kansas
William T. Galliher
M. ©. Leighton
Clarence A. Aspinwall
George C. Jordan
F. Consaul
Macfarland
EH. J. Meeker
Helth’a
Joseph HE. Davies
Federal Trade Commission
Belasco
Brownlow
F. A. Keep
John C. Boyd
Robert Batchellen
Frederick D. Grant
Thomas Eagan
C. F. Hawke
Mra
E. M. Bhirley
A. Bourks
J. KE. Battenfield
Margaret J. Gallaher
William
William §. Hadges, $5 Each; Dr. John H. Stone, $2; Mra. Ce~ Eylla Bniegoski
M. W. Seville and Co. W. Richmond
Mra. Lucy
Bahasen
Shea
William Wermand
Edna J. Smith
Bet Salomon
John M. Caughey
J. A. Onyan
H. M. Paul
BH. A. Loving
J. Milton Hodge
C. BE. Breckens
Adelina Rhoades
P. Walter & Ben
C. B. Spliedt
E. K. Staley
H. E. Bittinger
BR. M. Hicks
Eugene T. Allen
Charles H. Orme
Charles S. Connor
I. Geract
BR. P. Richenbacher
Hugo Werch
Cc. Pierce
M. Disbitach
E. T. Bingham
C. B. Logan
F. J. Ryan
Laura
Elizabeth
Harriet Brundage
BE. Ginnetts
F. J. Barry
James Dorsey
Pennsylvania Avenus Southeast
Albert Pell
H. H. Hin
A. van Loch, Jr
J. T. Shadle
Esther Jenkins
A. Schrattereggin
B. Robert
American Security and Trust Company
Annie W. Keyes
J. S&. Wall
Addie M. Prynn
Anonymous
Ten Thousand Aviators Could End War Says French Delegation
After inspecting Mineola field, French aviators who arrived to train American airmen stated the United States could end the war at once and secure a decisive Allied victory if it could supply 10,000 aviators now.
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New York
Mineola
Germany
Thierichens Leaves Prison in Georgia June 20
Capt Max Thierichens formerly of the German commerce raider Prinz Fritz, indicted in Philadelphia on Mann white slave act charges and entry regulations violations, was released from Fort Oglethorpe prison into the custody of a Department of Justice agent.
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Fort Oglethorpe, Ga
Max ¥. Thierichens
Prinz Fittal Friedrich
Philadelphia
Hetainlay
Department of Justice
Chambermaid's Infant Son Guest of Vice President Family
Clarence gnatius ten months old, bottle fed, stays several weeks with Vice President and Mrs Marshall at their hotel apartments. The couple have no children, and the mother of the child works long hours, prompting Mrs Marshall to take him in as a guest.
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Clarence
Gnatius
Mareheall
Confer On Big Air Fleet By National Defense Board
The aircraft production board of the Council of National Defense conferred with top aeronautic engineers to finalize standards for materials and parts for a proposed new air fleet. Standards will allow multiple manufacturers toproduce identical components to be assembled later at the main plant.
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Aircraft Production Board
The
Council of National Defense
Germans Enslave Women of Belgium Across Occupied Regions
Havre reports confirm Belgian government denounces resumed German forceful seizure of civilians for labor. Classified of Mons lists five categories by age and gender. alarm over targeted groups and identities. Brussels notes a German recruitment bureau for Belgian labor and farm work, voluntary claim, with work permits and return restrictions. Provinces reject higher war contributions totaling 66 million marks monthly, with banks securing six months of funds.
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Havre
Mons
Ghent
Belgium
Copenhagen
Brussels
Red Cross HQ Building Donated in Paris
American Red Cross officials with Maj. Gen. Pershing receive a free headquarters building on Place de la Concorde in Paris. The American commission will set up there with equipment installed, funded by American friends to cover administration costs, ensuring all Red Cross funds support relief in France and Belgium and welfare of U S forces.
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Paris
America
France
Belgium
Aviator Katherine Stinson to visit Washington for Red Cross
Red Cross headquarters announced that Katherine Stinson the aviator will fly from Buffalo tomorrow to reach Washington Saturday. She plans a tour over Eastern cities using drops of appeals for contributions and will be greeted by Secretary Adoo. A reception by the Red Cross war council will honor her arrival.
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Red Cross
Katherine Stinson
Buffalo
Washington
Adoo
Red Crosa
Red Crosa War Council
MacMillan Urgently Needs Aid After Arctic Trek
Special to The Washington Post reports Donald B. MacMillan and Crocker Land expedition members facing supplies shortage. Dr. Harrison J. Hunt arrives in New York after a 1,400 mile ice crossing with Ekbiaw and Greens, confirming Crocker Land dispute and mirage conclusions.
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Washington Post
New York
Donald B. MacMillan
Crocker Land
Arctic
Harrison J. Hunt
Etah
Dr. Flint
W. Elmer Ekhbiaw
Feeseeminde
Holstenher
Mr Ekbiaw
Anarchist Threats Target Italian Mission in Philadelphia
An anonymous circular in Italian language threatens to blow up the Italian war mission in Philadelphia and urges Italian workers to avoid supporting either side. Police and secret service are increasing vigilance, with traces suggesting a possible national anarchist headquarters origin.
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Philadelphia
Washington Post
United States
Draft roster posted for district residents eligible for service
The complete roster of district residents eligible for military service under the draft law will be posted today in room 609 of the district building. Arranged alphabetically by precincts, the public inspection roster will be watched by police with copies to quickly identify anyone under suspicion of failing to register.
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the Registration Board
Picket Banner Clash Echoes Across White House
A 260 strong crowd confronts White House pickets as banners proclaim treason. Women join men in the protest with sharp exchanges and police stay neutral. Maj. Pullman warns suffragists against repetition while leaders like Miss Paul and Mrs. Catt condemn the method yet press for Congress to act.
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Joseph Browne Montgomery, Jr
New York
Walter &. Timmis
Dunigan
Peace
Maj. Pullman
White House
Miss Paul
Woman's Party
Robert Lanning
Anna Howard Shaw
Carrie Chapman Catt
Congress
Apathy of Nation Scored by Wood in Atlanta Address
Maj. Gen. Leonard A. Wood urged Rotary Clubs in Atlanta to end apathy about the war saying sacrifices must be made and a terrible price in blood will be paid before victory. He warned the nation has not awakened to the foe and that war will last as long as international business competition endures. The meeting closed with a supper at Tart Lake and a minstrel show.
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Atlanta
Leonard A. Wood
Southeastern Department
International Association of Rotary Clubs
Wood
America
Tart Lake
Pomeroy Burton
London
Leslie Pidgeon
Winnipeg
Guy Gundaker
Philadelphia
Rufus F. Chapin
Chicago
J. C. Miller
Cincinnati
Serveant-At-Arma
Kansas City
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Kaiser
Meeker
Missouri
Hoover
Lenroot
Wisconsin
Lanroct
Representative Lever
Kahn
Senator Kenyon
California
District of Columbia
Cano H. Rudolph, Esq
Massachusetts Avenue
American National Red Cross
Rudolph
Capitol
Roop
Hoover, Baruch and Denman
Goethals
Tennessee
Joffre
Pershing
Speaker Clark
Capital
John W. Wilson
John M. Wilson
Boy Scouts of America
C. B. Grove
L. F. Randolph & Co
George H
Ernest F. Sappington
H. H. Bergmann
Portman J. Magee
A. F. Kutaht
Clarence R. Wilson
H.C. Chamberlain
South Bend Chilled Plow Company
Walter Brownley
L. H. Mitchell
William H. Waters
Habrecht, Braun & Co
James H. Johnson
Laura G. Bartlett
Richmond Bros. Company
M. Sworzyn & Sons
David Fisher
B. E. Moore
Miss F. Boggs
H. H. Jarbos
Samuel Carroll
Thierichens
Fort Oglethorpe
Chambermaid
Defense Board and Engineers
U. S. Red Cross
Horlick
MacMillan
Pro Hunt Iornerdafely
American Museum of Natural History
Hig
Henry Late Field Osborn
Museu
Remittes
Crocker
Hubert A. Barnett
Memaere
Peary
Fitzhugh Greens
Cape Thomas
Peary Party
Grorgea Bo
Wei
Rooster
Rotary Clubs
Iessaller
Allen
Allen 2
Olmeted
le Roy
N. Ady
Mount Alto
Halcony
A. Eas Iroc
Wis Ave
Davis
Amradja
Bamorea
Dc Kappent
E. D. Ware
Maryland
Piper
Sutary Moore
Frarer
Maerua
de Sales
Ford
Smith
Record Auto Company, Inc
Met
Nat. Bank Bldg
Boston Insurance Company
Mass
Weaver Bros
15Th St. N. W
Chas. E. Hood, Pacific Building
Gardiner & Dent
St. N. W
Walter A. Brown
Tanos
F. G. Smith
F Street
McCray
McCray Refrigerator Co
Prim Beach
Norris
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