National prohibition plan tied to emergency bill passage
Washington reports say an amendment providing for national prohibition as a war measure is attached to the $11,000,000 emergency agricultural appropriation bill. The prohibition clause would take full effect June 30, 1919, with beer manufacturing halted three months after passage. Senate debate and opposition focus on the constitutional amendment awaiting state action and potential fights to come.
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Fire destroys boxes near South Arizona Street
A fire at the rear of Eric Anderson's balloon storage on South Arizona Street yesterday morning destroyed a pile of cardboard boxes. Authorities believed children playing with matches started the blaze, aided by a strong wind, but the fire was discovered in time to prevent serious damage.
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War stamp talk in congress fuels prohibition debate
Inside the Today’s Standard digest a report details debate over war stamps and prohibition in Congress. Telegraph News covers growing thrift measures and a push to boost Russia back into the war game. A second big draft lottery and related national news are noted with regional updates from Butte and Anaconda.
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Confirmation of the Report Nicholas Dead
A report from Stockholms wires to the U S Department states the assassination of Nichola Romanom of Russia was confirmed. The dispatch notes the killing occurred at Yekaterinburg and cites Prussian Guards as responsible, with initial reports from Copenhagen and Stockholm. Rumors also place Alexei and Duke Michael Alexandrov at the head of a Siberian movement at Omsk.
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United States weighs aid to Russia to rejoin war
Washington on June 27 reports plans under review to aid Russia in rejoining World War I. Discussions include possible visit by former Premier Kerensky to the United States to gather details. In North Dakota Fargo reports Governor Frazier’s nomination victory by a large margin in Republican primaries. Democratic results pending.
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Austria's Hew Premier 15 On The Slate
The report notes Co ea the present agriculture minister and close ally of Emperor Charles is likely to be chosen as a key Austrian leader after Bacon von Seydler. In London June and Kerensky, ex premier, warned the Russian people will not recognize the Brest-Litovsk treaty and Russia faces German pressure, while another congressional party plans a July tour of European battle fronts with ten members including Rep. Young of North Dakota.
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Eyes Centered in Expectancy on West Front
The Associated Press reports renewed German artillery pressure across the French and British lines from the Oise to the Marne as Allied forces, including American troops, reinforce positions. Observers await the next German move with potential assaults near Paris, while the Belleau Wood victory details emerge and Italian fronts hold along the Piave.
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War bulletins from Rome to Paris and Washington
A collection of June 27 dispatches reports crowd scenes at Capiloline hill in Rome and German action around the building, French raids with prisoners taken near the Vosges, Italian efforts against Col del Rosso, Austrian responses on the Plave, and American advances in the Chateau Thierry region with 240 prisoners and rail yard bombing near onflans as per General Pershing.
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National Thrift Day Drive Reaches 280375 In Butte
Campaign in Butte closes with pledges totaling 280 375 for the period to the drive, leaving a balance of 176 050 to be pledged before year end. County and state directors urge completing the $600 pledge membership as war savings leaders warn of national morale tied to local success. Notable contributors include Hallowell Symons Buddie and several others from the business and educational communities.
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Enlisted at Last as Family Ties Span World War Time
A local family once prominent during long residence here now in California shares news of one son’s enlistment. He follows Geo brothers, one in France, the other en route. Other names mentioned include Sum Gow, C T Gallagher, Jake Kaufman, Mrs Maude Browne, Nick Schander, Ma A Mudro, and many local business names cited in passing.
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Montana officers named in reserve corps list
Special dispatch to the Standard notes today officers in the reserve corps include Lois H. Palew Brevenesville and Duncan S Mackensele Havre named as captains of medical corps James H. Stewart Livingston and Cortlandt We Dene Great Falls as first lieutenants in medical corps.
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Kaiser Furious Over Speech Telegram Sends Fury
London dispatch reports the German emperor angrily sent a telegram to the imperial chancellor in response to von Kuehlmann’s remarks. The war department announced wartime actions naming several soldiers and places, with disjointed, unclear references to individuals and locations.
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Second National Draft Lottery Draws 1200 Numbers
Washington held a second national draft lottery ceremony at the nassau office building. About 200 young men registered for military service last June had their order fixed by the drawing. One thousand two hundred numbers were drawn from a glass bowl and recorded in serial order. The process took about two hours, far quicker than last year. A high level of officials and reporters attended as Major Hilly Weltborn drew the numbers.
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