Fighting along western front reported see-saw game
British forces seize key positions east of Arras while German troops gain ground in the Champagne region in ongoing western front fighting. The seesaw engagement reflects shifting momentum as both sides extend battlefield adjacencies and contest footholds across northern France.
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Western Front
Arras
Champagne
France
Moncey Je Preux
Ailette
Moulin de Laifaux
Canadians Break Through Near Lens In Fresh Front Push
Canadians, assaulting a German line near Lens, routed defenders, captured trenches, and linked with the Huntien line as Isoned by lingering German pressure to retake lost ground. Across Europe the Italians renew offensives on the Asiago plateau while Austro Italian fronts see heavy fighting and substantial casualties on both sides. Greek authorities expel 31 ex-premiers and ministers as propaganda drives intensify amid mounting artillery activity in the Cerna Bend and Monastir sectors.
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Lens
Coal City
Huntieh
Astago
Trentino
Rome War Office
Cerna
Monastir
Greece
Shell hole warfare marks western front trench abandonments
British front reports describe shell holes dominating the fighting east of Monchy le Preux and west of Warneton on the Arras and Messines fronts. Cratered terrain shelters thousands, the shell hole system enabling rapid machine gun emplacements and grenade use while observers note apparent battlefield emptiness despite continuous combat.
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France
Phaes
Monchy-le- Hreux
Arras
Warneton
Messines
Monchy
Weather forecast for New Mexico in Denver bulletin
The forecast for New Mexico on Thursday calls for partly cloudy skies and cooler temperatures in the eastern portion. Friday will be partly cloudy and warmer in the northeast portion.
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Denver
Cmo
New Mexico
Local Weather Summary for 24 Hours Ended 1 Pm Yesterday
Maximum 90 degrees. minimum 46. temperature range 44. Southwest wind light and variable. Sky clear across the period with no precipitation reported.
Americans Study Cover Tactics On The Western Front
The piece describes trench warfare conditions with small groups sprinting between holes while dragging machine guns, the challenge of supplying shell holes and evacuating the wounded in the long northern nights, and a heat wave interspersed with storms. It notes British advances near Arras and costly centimeter guns and 44s, with German orders stressing ammo conservation.
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Arras
Liquor Ad Advertising Offense Reported in Arizona
In Phoenix, Arizona on June 20 the arrival of copies of a humorous weekly with international circulation was reported to contain liquor advertising. The Arizona legislature recently enacted an act prohibiting such ads. Attorney General Wiley F. Jones notified sheriffs to arrest any newsdealer selling the publication, but no arrests have been made yet. Some large dealers reportedly still have copies on sale.
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Phoenix
Ariz
Arizona
Wiley F. Jones
New York Faces Broad Probe Into Missing Girls
Police Commissioner Wood orders a sweeping inquiry after reports of widespread trafficking in girls in New York City. About 700 to 800 girls have vanished since January, tied to the Ruth Cruger murder case, with lawyer Mrs. Hilmiston and private detective exposing alleged white slaver links and police culpability. Alfredo Cocchi, charged with Cruger’s murder, is suspected of supplying information. his wife Marie Cocchi was questioned with no light shed on the case.
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Foumnal
New York
Wood
Ruth Cruger
J A. Faurot
Fauro
Jace Hilmiston
Cruger
Miss Cruger
Cocchi
Marie Cocchi
Atttorney
Dark Turn for Bulgaria Fueled by Monarchical Hope
June 26 dispatch from Teneva via Paris reports King Ferdinand of Bulgaria deeply impressed by Constantine's abdication. He believes Venizelos will form a government in Greece and Greece may join the war against Bulgaria, prompting him to seek aid at German headquarters soon.
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Morning Journal
Teneva
Paris
Balkan
Ferdinand
Bulgaria
Constantine
Venizelos
Geece
Food control bill backed by Kenyon amid senate debate
Washington reports say administration leaders foresee enactment within two to three weeks as debate continues in both houses. Senator Kenyon argues for broad government control as a war measure while Gore Reed and Vardaman lead opposition.
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Morning Journal
Washington
Congress
House
Senate
Chamberlain
Kenyon
Gore
Reed
Vardaman
V Borah
Hrandegee
Senator Kenyon
Lewis
England
King
United States
Meeker
House Bight
Missouri
Hoover
Lenroot
Wisconsin
Kaho
California
Belgium
London
New York
Two Killed at Hurley Mining Camp in Separate Incidents
Two killings are reported from Hurley, Santa Fe. Ignacio Velarde was shot and killed by Special Officer Oscar Rainville in self defense after Velarde was arrested for drunkenness. Guadalupe Muniz was shot dead after drawing his pay with plans to depart for Mexico.
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Hurley
Santa Fe
Ignacio Velarde
Oscar Rainville
Velarde
Guadalupe Muniz
Mexico
Belgian People Grateful for U S Aid War Mission Head Says
Baron Moncheur head of the war mission expresses the kingdom of Belgium gratitude for aid and sympathy from the United States. The message centers on official thanks for support during wartime.
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United States
Baron Moncheur
Hoover praised for Belgian famine relief by Belgian envoy
Baron Mon echeur, head of the Belgian war mission, commended America for vast aid to famine stricken Belgium. He lauded Herbert Hoover for his untiring leadership in Belgian relief as Washington notes the outpouring of material assistance. The envoy said entry into the war reinforces friendship and confidence in an early Allied victory.
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Morming Pourra Bee
Washington
Baron Monecheur
America
Beneroms
Herbert ©. Hoover
Belgium
Hoover
Russian diplomatic mission in Washington visits key officials
Tice Washington June in Russia's diplomatic mission completed its official calls of courtesy today and cleared the way for conferences with American officials. The mission met with Secretary Lansing, Secretary Baker, President Wilson, and Vice President Marshall, touring the capital before formal talks begin.
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Washington
Russia
State Department
Balikmetieff
Lansing
Onon
Soukine
Polk
Roop
Baker
Bahk Metieff
White House
Wilson
Marshall
Swedish sculptor given life pension by rigsdag
Stockholm June 20 The rigsdag granted sculptor BSyen Anderson a yearly pension for life of 459 dollars for all cultural work of enduring value. The mover praised his portraits of prominent public figures and rigsdag members as an inheritance for future generations.
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Morning Journal
Stockholm
Rigsdag
Bsyen Anderson
Zeppelin trips to America seen as possible future
A German technical weekly believes regular Zeppelin trips to the United States may occur in the not distant future. It states that a modest increase in size over the current model would provide the lift needed for an airship to complete a four day transatlantic voyage.
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Copenhagen
Yie
London
America
America and Britain united in war aims and hope
London June 20 Arthur Balfour told Commons the American mission to the United States fostered a remarkable unity. He credited Americans, not diplomats, with awakening a spontaneous zest for the Allied cause and said the Anglo American cooperation, rooted in shared moral aims, will endure until world freedom is secured.
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London
Arthur J. Balfour
Foreign Affairs
United States
House of Commons
Empire Parliamentary Association
Walter Hines Page
Herbert Asquith
Mr. Balfour
Ambassador Parke
Lloyd George
Mr. Asquith
Britain
France
America
Sion
England
War aims and the allies' vow to civilization’s fate
A historical quote asserts that the Allies' victory shapes the future of civilization and that they will endure any sacrifice to ensure a successful end, believing it will determine civilization's entire trajectory.
Gen Murguia Plans New Offensive Against Villa Followers
El Paso reports Gen Francisco Murguia commander in chief of the northeastern military zone has returned from Zacatecas and prepared another offensive against Villa's followers in Chihuahua. Villa's forces hold Santa Rosalia Jimenez Ortiz and Meoqui and threaten Pilar de Concho while awaiting Canuto Reyes and Marcelo Caraveo before moving toward Torreon.
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el Paso
Tex
Francisco Murguia
Mexico
Zacatecas
Villa
Chihuahua
Santa Rosalia
Jimenez
Ortiz
Meoqui
Pilar de Concho
Canuto Reyes
Marcelo Caraveo
Torreon
Pankhurst Confers With Root in Petrograd Visit
Mrs Emmeline Pankhurst, British suffragette leader, arrived unexpectedly in Petrograd. She conferred with Elihu Root and Charles Edward Russell at the winter palace about aiding Russia in its war effort and explained to the new republic’s men and women Britain’s attitude toward the conflict.
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OY Morning Journal
Petrograd
Emmeline Pankhurst
Mining Engineer Not Guilty of Embezzlement
William Noyes a mining engineer for Presidio Mining Company of Texas was found not guilty by directed verdict in San Francisco on a $5,000 embezzlement claim. Directors testified the funds were voted to Noyes for services.
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Morning Journal Special
San Francisco
Calif
William Noyes
Presidio Mining, Company of Texas
Noyes
Noves
Forest fire destroys El Vado New Mexico town
A report from Durango says El Vado in northwestern New Mexico was destroyed by a forest fire that reached the McPhee and McGinnity Co. lumber yard and spread to other buildings. Loss estimated over 500000 dollars. rail and telegraph lines were severed with unknown loss of life.
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Morning Journal
Durango
Colo
el Vado
New Mexico
McPhee & McGinnity Co
Denver
McGinnity Co lumber yards and mills damaged by fire
Denver June 20. Word reached here that the McPhee and McGinnity Co properties at El Vado including lumber yards and mills were damaged by fire. No details or damage estimate available at this time.
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Denver, Corp
McPhee & McGinnity Co
el Vado
Give to the Red Cross Now or face a united call
A wartime appeal urges Bernalillo County residents to raise 50000 for the national Red Cross fund within three days. The plea frames giving as a duty beyond mere generosity, stressing patriotism, mercy, and readiness to meet the nation’s deadly military threat with collective sacrifice.
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The
Red Cross
National Fund
Bernalillo County
Government Urges Coal Pool and National Transportation Plan
The Federal Trade Commission calls for a government run pool to coordinate coal production and distribution, with full cost plus a uniform profit per ton. It also urges pooling rail and water transportation under presidential direction to ensure timely shipment. Chairman Harris dissents on transportpool, proposing wartime priority orders. Immediate legislation is urged to avert a severe coal shortage next winter.
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ORM HG Journal
Washington
Congress
Federal Trade Commission
Commission
United States
Onnite Corporation
Davies, Culver
Fort
Harris
New York
Newport News
Boston
Government urged to commandeer oil for fleet in emergency
Edward L. Doheny of Los Angeles told the senate funds committee that the planned great airplane fleet, to cost $600,000,000, would be powerless without gasoline and lubricants and urged government commandeering of oil in emergencies. The hearing related to Senator Walsh's bill to lease coal and oil lands.
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Washington
Edward L. Doheny
Los Angeles
Senate Funds Committee
Senator Walsh
Man With Many Names Held by Army Officers
Wilhelm Hascher alias William Mander alias Henry Bell, a German mechanic, was arrested today by U S officers after arriving from Tyrone New Mexico on May 3 and detained at Fort Bliss by United States army officers in a case described as alien enemy.
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Momming Journal
Tex
Wilhelm Hascher
William Mander
Westinghouse Declares Red Cross Dividend
New York June 20 The Westinghouse Electric company announced a special Red Cross dividend of one half of one per cent on common and preferred stock. The payout is expected to total about $187 000.
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Red Cross
New York
Westinghouse Electric Company Today
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