Wilson Warns on Food Bills as Congress Debates War Aid
President Wilson presses for rapid passage of food control measures. In the House Representative Lever touts the bills to curb speculation and raise prices, while Senate Democrats including Reed Smith and Gore oppose some provisions. Debates focus on giving government broader powers to stabilize food supply and prices amid wartime demands.
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Paris Quarters of Our Troops Report on Arriving Americans
The Associated Press reports American troops in Paris under Major General Pershing are housed at the Pepiniere barracks. They share a central court with allied contingents as they adapt to French rations and a continental breakfast. Reinforcements face language variety while maintaining a strict daily routine from reveille to taps.
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Americans Are On A Regular Schedule, With Revile
Great Increase in Plant Acreage
The Associated Press reports a 61 percent rise in peanut acreage this year per the preliminary Department of Agriculture figures. Total peanut land reaches 2,001,000 acres with Georgia 426,006 acres up 121 percent, Texas 600,000 acres up 118 percent, and Alabama 268,000 acres up 97 percent.
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American Aviator Archibald Johnson Earns Sergeant Rank
Archibald Johnson of Pittsburgh a La Fayette Flying Corps member is promoted to sergeant after a bold solo fight against two German planes over the Chemin des Dames on the Aisne front His aircraft was riddled yet he returned to French lines as a comrade downed one of the attackers in air combat.
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LaFayette Flying Corps
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Aisne
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Bravely Mother Dies With Her Children
Richmond Virginia June 18 Mrs Frederick Bullock of near Suffolk attempted to save her three children Dorothy Katherine and Frederick from a creek flood. The mother and three youngsters aged 14 13 and 3 drowned while bailing water from a leaking boat. She later swooned after being rescued.
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Katherine
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German Submarine Likely Sunk by Japanese Warships
London June 18 an official British admiralty statement says that a German submarine has probably been sunk by Japanese warships in the Mediterranean confirming a coordinated Allied action during World War II era naval operations.
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French steamer Mississippi sunk by U boat
New York reports the large French freight steamer Mississippi of 6 677 tons gross was torpedoed and sunk about 145 miles from Brest on June 2 by a German submarine. One crew member died, survivors were picked up and landed at Fayal Azores. The ship, owned by General Trans Atlantic Steamship Company Havre, last sailed from New Orleans March 31.
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Camps May Not Open Sept 1 Army Training Delayed
Washington June 18. Officials say the first 650 000 troops may not begin training by September 1 and could wait six weeks. No fixed start date had been set for camp openings though September 1 was expected. The first officers’ graduating in August will yield space for the next class under the draft plan.
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Rome Democrat Judge Clements of ICC Dies at 60
Washington June 18 Commissioner Judge C. Clements of the Interstate Commerce Commission died today. A Georgia native from Rome, he served on the rate making body since 1892, was once its chairman, and had five terms in Congress representing his home district. A Democrat, he was first appointed by President Cleveland and later by Taft and Wilson.
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War Department approves air supremacy program
The War Department approves the defense council aircraft board plan calling for a 600 million dollar program. The United States would train vast numbers of air crews and produce training machines while developing serviceable combat craft. Secretary Baker says the plan will exert America's force quickly and aims to drive Germans from the air by next spring.
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Duma votes for renewal of war in secret session
Petrograd reports the Russian Duma approved an immediate offensive in a secret session. The resolution condemns a separate peace with Germany as treason and commits Russia to ongoing military action on the front.
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Keet Kidnaping Before Grand Jury
Green County grand jury convenes to consider the disappearance and death of 14 month old Lloyd Keet and related kidnapping conspiracies. Prosecutor Paul O Day says the panel will indict those arrested and others with sufficient evidence. A mass of evidence has been gathered to aid deliberations.
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Germany to Propose Armistice to Russia
Copenhagen June 18 German government considers offering an armistice with Russia during the period of the Russian constitutional convention elections. Semi official communications and messages from the imperial chancellor and Hindenburg are cited as part of peace overture efforts.
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London
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Escaped German Officer Captured in Virginia
Arnold Henckel the German escapee from Norfolk jail was arrested in Danville after the government searched for him. He escaped by sawing bars from a cell window and hid in a tobacco hogshead in a warehouse guarded by about 1,600 civilians and officers. He carried hack-saw blades sewn in his coat.
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Danville
Navy orders vast supplies under act of Congress
Secretary Daniels directs coal and oil producers to supply the navy at prices to be fixed later by the President after a federal rate is determined. The navy aims for 1 750 000 tons of coal and 50 000 000 barrels of oil, with steel for the building program priced by the department.
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Watermelon and cantaloupe acreage rise in key states
Washington reports increases in watermelon and cantaloupe areas. Watermelon acreage reaches 98,100 acres, up 12 percent, while cantaloupe area hits 46,500 acres, up 17 percent. Georgia shows a notable rise in both crops, with most Southern states up on watermelon and most down on cantaloupe except Arkansas and Alabama.
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Washington
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Arkansas
Alabama
Ruth Cruger murder case spans grand jury and extradition
New York reports a three fold probe into Ruth Cruger’s murder as the grand jury questions witnesses including sister Helen Cruger. Police review laxity claims while lawyer Grace Hamiston cooperates on possible similar fates of 22 missing girls. Washington asks Italy to hold Alfredo Cocchi for trial, risking a diplomatic clash over extradition and treaty interpretations.
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Porter Charlton
Macedonia May Nes De Ouene Of Oqn In Europe's Bi War
British forces retire in orderly fashion and press a thrust along the Vardar as part of Europe’s broader war efforts. The report highlights troop movements and strategic positions in the Macedonian theater amid ongoing battles and shifting lines.
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Offensive Likely On Macedonian Front After Greek Abdication
The article reports intensified Entente reconnoitering along the Vardar and Balkans front with potential Sarrail offensives. British withdrawals east of the Struma and Balkan maneuvering follow Constantine’s abdication, while Russian forces show aggressive intent and Baltic naval activity triggers Luftwaffe air raids. In Arras the British repelled a heavy local attack near Monchy le Preux and Infantry Hill with ongoing artillery actions north of the Scarpe and near Ypres.
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Goethals Announces 34 Ship Contracts for Emergency Fleet
Washington June 18 Major General Goethals head of the Emergency Fleet Corporation announced contracts for ten steel merchant ships and 24 wooden hulls. Vessels to be delivered in 1918/19 with details pending final allocations.
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Washington
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Emergency Fleet Corporation
Red Cross War Fund Drive Opens Across Nation
Nationwide effort launched at sunrise to raise 100 million dollars for the Red Cross to aid troops overseas and war zones in France Belgium and Poland. New York aims for 40 million with 30 teams and many subcommittees. pledged over 11 million before launch. Chicago begins with 1.3 million already subscribed toward an 8 million goal.
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Executive Committee
Verdict for $225060 in breach of promise suit
Miss Honora May O'Brien, 28, won a breach of promise suit against John B. Manning, 83, retired banker, with a verdict of $225 060 in the State Supreme Court in Long Island City. Manning is described as the father of grown children.
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Long Island City
Rotarians Welcome Delegates at International Convention
Delegates to the eighth annual convention of the International Association of Rotary Clubs were welcomed in Atlanta at the opening of the five day meeting. The first session featured an address by Arch Klumph of Cleveland Ohio.
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Ohio
General Pershing Keeps Busy With Troop Arrival Plans
Paris June 18 Major General Pershing remained at work today after a round of social functions. He faces a busy week handling arrangements for the arrival of American troops and other important questions.
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Senate approves Glass Owen Bill to strengthen banking system
The conference report on the Glass-Owen Bill amending the Federal Reserve Act was adopted by the Senate. The measure passed 51 to 14 and awaits the President's approval.
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