Liberty Bond Drive Urges Local Subscriptions Now
In Daviess County the community is urged to buy Liberty Bonds before the deadline next Thursday. Bells toll nationwide at 2 PM each hour to midnight to spur patriotism. bonds start at 50 dollars with flexible payments and tax exemptions. Unpaid funds support soldiers, industry, and the war effort.
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Daviess County
Court House
Philadelphia
United States
McAdoo
Daviess County Banka
Sam
Allied Offense Opens On All Fronts Across Dawe
Reports indicate a simultaneous Allied push across multiple fronts in Dawe with coordinated attacks and advancing units. Sources describe rapid troop movements and renewed clashes as the offensive unfolds across strategic theaters.
British Gain Again Less Than Expected In Trentino Offensive
British and Italian actions on the western front push back German gains as Italy begins a new offensive in the Trentino. Vienna reports a trench penetration near Ariaco repelled, while U S officials cite selective service registration revisions placing total around 9.25 million with concerns over slackers and regional disparities.
Espionage Bill Sent to Wilson for Signature
Senate approves conference report on the espionage bill in a June action and the measure goes to President Wilson for signature by Friday June 15. The report references the opera program at the Grand WA with a large cast chorus and dancers described.
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Washington, D. C
Senate
Enre
Gregory
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Petrolite U S Boat Sunk by Submarine
The American steamer Petrolite has been sunk by a German submarine officials state department was advised today in a consular telegram. A boat with ten men had reached shore while two boats are reported missing.
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Washington
Sutma
State Department
Russian Soldiers Refuse Separate Peace Say No to Armistice
Petrograd reports from June 12 that Nicholas Nackoff, a former New York editor turned front observer, asserts no Russian soldier would accept a separate peace. He quotes officers and soldiers across nine regiments opposing unilateral terms and stresses unity with the workmen and soldiers' council.
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Petrograd
Nicholas Nackoff
New York
Russia
Miss Wilson Spotlight in Red Cross Service
The piece praises Marjorie Catherine Wilson, a young Red Cross member from Oak Street, noted for her volunteer work supplying hospital fetes and sewing activities for soldiers. Born to Mr. and Mrs. Robert Wilson, she resides with her parents and is celebrated as one of America’s youthful Red Cross supporters.
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Centlemen
Marjorie Catherine Wilson
Red Cross
America
Wilson
Mra
E& Robert Wilson
Oak Street
Donat
Ap Ima
M.S. Hastings
Tea
Hastings
E. Hastings
Washington
Indianapolts
Cotunelmen Deseh
Dilkimd
Klingensmith
Walter Hafield
Miles Jones
Hiester
Streeter
Riester
Willard
Dosvh
Ramsey
Wildridge
Jones
Alester
Hatfield
Kingeosmith
Shortage of Ships Delays Army Transport Dispatch
Washington June 12 officials acknowledge a shortage of ships hampers military transport. The bulk of the new army may have to be delayed due to the lack of transports as a major problem facing the country today.
Liberty Loan Drive Demands Swift Bond Subscriptions
The Treasury insists every U S family must subscribe an average 100 bond by Friday noon to reach the 2 billion Liberty Bond issue goal. Americans must contribute about 220 million dollars daily to satisfy the plan, with 166 thousand dollars per minute. Treasury officials and thousands of banks and organizations rally for the final drive as the deadline nears.
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United Press
Washington
PD. C
United States
Treasury Department
Treasury
Red Cross sewing effort to equip ten hospital patients ends
The Dart county chapter of the National Red Cross plans a sewing campaign for Europe wounded. Volunteers will make equipment for ten patients including sheets towels and bed garments at the Red Cross headquarters with four sewing machines promised. Local women will sew and home work is allowed.
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RED Cross
Dart County
National
Hed Cross Society
Washington
Europe
Pagan
Imported delinquent tax collectors vanish after fraud exposure
Five deputies hired by Treasurer Bizan disappeared soon after a Democrat expose on unlawful tax collection tactics in Madison and Elmore townships. The men claimed state or federal badge authority, charged mileage and fees without legal levy, and pressured widows Roberta Correll and Lillian Cox. Investigations seek criminal charges for extortion and improper fees.
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Madion
Elmore
Washington
Depuudes
Elizabeth Clinton
Odon
Buzan
Ketchem
Edward Lough
Laughlin
Democrat
Roberta Correll
Lillian Cox
Huband
Hagan
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