Second Food Bill Clears House Committee To Move Fast
The House Agricultural Committee approved a second administration food control bill by 12 to 3, aiming to regulate distribution and prices with a guaranteed minimum for non perishables. Senate insisted on Jamestown Exposition site appropriation for naval use, sending the War Budget item back to conferees. Secretary Daniels warned of leaks tied to a suspected traitor or spy in the Bureau of Ordnance.
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Secret Service
Ten Army Camp Sites Selected for New Cantonments
The War Department approved ten cantonment sites including Rock Island Arkansas Louisville Battle Creek San Antonio and Petersburg Virginia was dropped due to proximity to the Dupont powder plant at Hopewell. Sub contractors urged to contact chief builders. new sites include Fort Worth Waco Houston Texas Fort Sill Deming New Mexico and Linda Vista California.
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Hardaway Constructing Company
Columbus
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Arthur Tufts
Dupont
Hopewell
Emperor Charles Backs Peace and Suffrage Reform
Budapest dispatch reports Emperor Charles again expresses support for an early peace and broader suffrage. A large crowd urged secret voting and expanded franchise. Deputy Wasonyi delivered the petition to Burgomaster for Esterhazy. The Emperor promised to push suffrage reform and seek an honorable peace at the first opportunity.
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Launderers' Convention Opens at Wrightsville Beach
The eleventh annual Launderers Association of the Carolinas and Georgia convened at Seashore Hotel Wrightsville Beach with about 150 visitors. Mayors Moore and Wright welcomed delegates while President Thomas A. Martin presided and emphasized progress and patriotism during the two day session.
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Wilmington
Cape Fear
England
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Wrightsville
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Northcliffe to Lead British War Mission in United States
Lord Northcliffe arrives as visual head of the British war mission in America. He says he will coordinate British organizations here while awaiting credentials in Washington. The British public praises Mr Balfour and his mission, with Lord Robert Cecil explaining the need for a central head of several missions.
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Abduction Mystery Deepens In Missouri Kidnapping Case
Springfield Mo June 11 36 hours of unrest end as body of 14 month old Lloyd Keet is found. Six prisoners including one woman held over abduction plots are at risk as residents demand swift confessions and police pursue new arrests. Letters to the father reveal kidnapping scheme and ransom demands totaling 6000 dollars.
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Stockton
Claude Piersol
Cletus Adams
Humansville
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Adams
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Jefferson City
Kansas City
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Ozark Hills
Crenshaw
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Justice Court
Dick Carter
Sprinfield
Carter
Hutchinson, Kas
Missouri
Battle over Kilgo and Bishop Kilgo’s Trinity episode
The piece reports uproar as fathers of 1917 Trinity College students threaten backlash over the bishop’s actions, with plans to press trustees and possible apologies amid pride and discipline. It also notes church-state tensions and campus reactions following the 1917 victory, amid broader rumors and ongoing disputes.
Wiping Out of German Sal ient at Messines
British raid campaign resumes raids north of Ypres and toward the coast as Messines salient is cleared. Reports say German response weak while Sarrail readies a new push in Macedonia and Cossacks back provisional government in Russia with Wilson message praised.
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Somme
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Aisne
Péris
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Earthquake Shocks Saturday Night Across Distant Region
Seismographs at Georgetown University observatory recorded shocks from 11:40 PM to 1:00 AM Saturday. The tremor, estimated 3,500 miles away from Washington, appeared not to be near the Salva disaster area.
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Pershing Staff Arrives in Paris for American Forces Planning
A first contingent of Major General Pershing's officers landed in Paris on June 11. Col McCarthy, Col Taylor, Col Ireland, Major Drum, Captains Moore and Parges arrived to survey preparations for American forces. Major Logan Jr and Captain Boyd greeted them. informal talks with French officers followed.
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Paris
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McCarthy
Quartermaster Corps
Taylor
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Ireland
Medical Corps
Drum
General Staff
Moore
Parges
James A. Logan, Jr
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Britain Sends Russia A Note On War Aims
London reports Britain has sent Russia a note replying to Moscow’s request for British war aims. The note, not yet public, is said to align in general with President Wilson’s message to Russia.
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London
Great Britain
Russia
Wilson
Rescue at North Butte Mine Boosts Bitter Hope
Butte Montana June 11 rescue of 25 men from the Speculator shaft renews hope some of the 82 believed entombed may be rescued. coroner lists 63 dead and praises Manus Duggan a 20 year old nipper boy for guiding escape and building bulkheads to reach the shaft in the deadly gas filled mine.
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Associated Press
Butte
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North Butte Mining Company
Manus Duggan
Exaggerated British Losses Reported at Messines Ridge
London June 11 A Reuters correspondent says British headquarters report that up to Friday evening about 10000 men failed to roll call on the British side. Of these, about 61 percent were wounded lightly enough to walk, and many may rejoin their regiments later.
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