Allies Urge Early Action on Wheat Policy for Allied Aid
London reports show British press urging quick US congressional action on the food bill to let allies plan their policy. Allan Anderson says private speculation wanes and the crisis strategy awaits US food policy while the next cereal year nears. The Balfour mission notes no personal gain among its members as they seek to aid Russia and oppose democracy’s universal threat.
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Mail End Post
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American Mission to Russia Faces Doubtful Reception
Members of the American Commission to Russia present to the Provisional Government face new dissatisfaction over Wilson notes. David R. Francis releases a long statement about the aims of the mission headed by Ethelfoot, via the official news agency, detailing its purpose and function.
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Cost of war dwarfs U S military spending
New York notes America’s contribution of nearly three billion dollars on the war altar. revised figures show total war expenditures by major belligerents excluding the American loan reaching about sixty six and a half billion dollars with Great Britain France Russia Italy Belgium Japan Serbia Germany and Austria Hungary listed among contributors.
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Russia
Italy
Belgium
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Serbia
Austro Hungary
Wilson Signs Big War Bill
President Wilson signed the 3.24 billion war budget making it law after lengthy congressional delay. The act allocates large sums to military readiness and notably provides 756 million for an American merchant marine to transport food and munitions to the Entente allies.
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Wilson
United States
Recreation Centers Funded in Columbus Plan
New Haven June 16 The supreme board of the bishops of Columbus announces the appropriation of 2 000 000 by the order for the establishment of recreation centers at all concentration camps.
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Conn
Supreme Board of the Bhis of Columbus
Wants to Swamp Germans Warns of Air War Expansion
Washington reports Gen George Owen Squier chief of the signal corps and Howard Votin head of an aeronautics council promise a broader air offensive. They outline plans for constant raiding over German lines five miles behind front, aiming to cut communications and prevent troop movements, with a proposal for funding of aeroplanes and equipment.
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Criy Signal Corp
Howard Votin
Productan Howrd
Council of
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Amercan Merontos
Squier
Health Talk Amid Nebraska Statehood Celebrations
A June 15 report notes Col Theo ho delivering an address on statehood anniversaries. The crowd cheered as Civil War recollections and Spanish War veterans were honored. Personal friends recalled wartime service and leadership in the health of the community.
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Theoho
Nebraska
Special Ambassador Pert Heads to Washington
June Pert is en route to Washington as a special ambassador to the United States. The envoy travels from an unspecified location and is to discuss diplomatic matters with U.S. officials.
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United Staes
Washington
Lawrence Perin Killa Self Death at Hotel Belvidere
Lawrence Perin son of Mrs Nelson Perin a member of a prominent Maryland family died by suicide at the Hotel Belvidere in Baltimore on June 1. The tragedy occurred in the hotel where he shot himself.
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Red Cross Week Opens Monday Nationwide Drive
President Wilson proclaims Red Cross Week from June 16 to June 25 1917 urging all citizens to contribute to a $100000000 national relief fund for both home front and allied needs. The appeal highlights support for soldiers civilians tuberculosis care in France and neglected ambulance capacity with Henry P. Davison leading the war council.
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Kaiser to Help Constantine Message From Berlin
A Berlin telegraph quotes Emperor William sending a strong message to Greek royalty via a diplomat. It promises aid to Constantine to reclaim the throne and warns of retribution against those who harmed him. The note asserts German backing and a swift restoration.
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Villa’s friends robbed in hotel raid near Nogales
Ed ward Leresco and Miguel Ortiz, rich Nogales mine owners, said to boast of ties to Pancho Villa, were robbed yesterday in a Detroit hotel of four thousand dollars from a waving bag. One man was in the mineral baths when the thief entered and forced open the bag.
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Miguel Ortiz
Nogales
Pancho” Villa
Islen
Gold Coins Worn by Abrasion Threaten Circulation
The San Francisco Chronicle reports many gold coins in circulation are abraded and fall below the treasury’s tolerance, with banks unknowingly accepting lightweight pieces. Congress is urged by the treasury to authorize accepting all gold coins at face value for a limited period so abraded coins can be recoined and circulation protected.
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Lossless catalog of old wars and Peru weaving feats
The piece lists durations of numerous American wars from the Revolution through the 19th century and notes the Peruvian Indians as premier weavers. It contrasts ancient textiles with modern weaving and references remarkable tapestries produced by Peru's ancient population.
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Weather and notices blend with film listings in Knox county
The page blends forecast details with a Knox county estate case list and a long film program. It notes probable fair weather tonight and Sunday with warmer temperatures, lists multiple local residents and ages, and previews recent Pathe News Weekly, a Max a Vacation comedy, and a feature reel at the Grand with other short reels and vaudeville-style acts.
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Lattieships
Trine Valley
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Helge Vhil Alsare
Senate finance panel clears tax relief for children and checks
A Senate Finance panel backed exemptions of 200 dollars per child and a reduction in the 2 cent stamp tax on bank checks to 2 cents as part of the war tax bill. Other stamp taxes showed modest gains as Washington moved toward formal approval from the House.
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Senate Finance
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House
The Colonel's Orderedly Episode Ends a Web of Secrets
The fifteenth The Pearl of the Army episode reveals the Silent Menace unmasked as Major Brent is cleared of suspicion. Lovers reunite, Adams is cleared, and Captain Ralph faces life imprisonment while Payne is believed killed. Adams appears after the wreck of the Southwester Limited clears the way for Pearl’s romance.
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