Meat Packers Took Millions During War Profits Rise
The Federal Trade Commission told the senate that four of the five major meat packers earned about 140 million dollars in profits during 1915 to 1917, with 121 million of that as excess over prewar levels. Armour Swift Morris and Cudahy led meat profits, while Wilson's profits were substantial but lower.
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Washington
Federal Trade Commission
Senate
Armour
Swift
Morris and
Cudahy
Wilson Company
British take 400 Huns in single raid
London reports General Haig confirmed more than 400 German prisoners from a British advance east of Nieppe Forest. Two field guns and several machine guns and mortars were captured as Allied forces struck near Vaire Wood and west of Feuchy while repelling German artillery fire.
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London
Nieppe Forest
Haig
Morris
Vaire Wood
Somme
Feuchy
Flanders
Paris
Sali
Allied Front Battles Reported Across Aisne and Lorraine
Paris reports German efforts to retake French positions south of the Aisne were repulsed after a stubborn engagement. Sharp fighting persists southwest of Rheims with Italian troops driving Germans from forward positions. Northwest of Montdidier an American raid captured forty prisoners including one officer, and in the Forest of Apremont French troops took prisoners and material.
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Paris
Aisne
War Office
Rheims
Montdidier
Fosses-on-Bas
Curry Ravine
Montagne
Bligny
Marne
Cantigny
Fficer
Forest of Apremont
Lorraine
Eight Billion Bond Issue To Comen Fall
The House passed without dissent an $8 billion bond issue with little debate. The bill authorizes the new bond sale to fund fall projects under the administration.
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COMEN
Washington
House
Ill health of Will Bowers from city to Columbus hospital
Will Bowers, once of this city and now on his farm near Baker Settlement, was taken to a Columbus hospital last night for treatment. He has been seriously ill with an obstruction of the bowels and is under medical care. Dr. Henry accompanied him to Columbus and returned at noon today.
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Bowers
Baker Settlement
Columbus
Henry
Dollars Come Home to Roost in Athens Economy
A local appeal urges residents and farmers to spend at home rather than with mail order houses. It argues that home spending funds taxes and supports city and county services, merchants, and institutions, while sending money away harms local prosperity. It stresses distrust of mail order sellers and warns dollars will circle back if kept locally.
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Athens
First Yankee troops land in Italy with sanitary forces
Washington reports the first American troops landed in Italy yesterday. The 77th National Army Division from New York took over a front sector under General Evan M. Johnson. Five divisions brigaded with the British were returned to Pershing. A Fourth of July update on overseas shipments was expected.
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Washington
Italy
March
Pershing
National Army
77Th
New York
Evan M. Johnson
Sea Forces of Hun Engaged at Long Range
Four British destroyers clashed with eleven German destroyers off the Belgian coast. After a 15 minute engagement at long range three more enemy ships joined, then the Brits fell back. no damage reported. Also, Patrick Downey, 65, died at Athens State Hospital after long hospitalization. body to New Lexington for burial.
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London
Admiralty
Patrick Downey
Athens State Hospital
Dowler
New Lexington
Specialists 10 Be Sent Home From Army 100
Thousands of machinists and skilled mechanics called into service and in training will be recalled to civilian life and furloughed for an indefinite period. Plans by the War Department and the Department of Labor aim to relieve labor shortages delaying industrial projects central to completing the national war effort.
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Washington
War Department
Department of Labor
United States
War Organization
Bavarians Threaten To Bar All Prussians
Bavarians threaten to bar Prussians as summer visitors from northern Germany surge in Bavaria seeking cheaper meals. They propose a tax on these visitors to curb the influx.
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Amsterdam
Germany
Bavaria
Major Samuel M. Johnson Hears About Life in France
Mr. and Mrs. W. B. Johnson received a letter from their son Major Samuel M. Johnson in France dated June 8. He reports being in a quiet sector in good health and mentions a seven item dug-out menu cooked splendidly by a fine cook. He notes hearing 105s passing overhead, a reference to large German shells.
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W. B. Johnson
Samuel M. Johnson
France
Strong Party in Russia Needed Badly
Washington reports say delay in American aid to Russia stems from absence of a strong government or party to work with. Officials warn that any ignored faction could turn against the United States, risking a German-pivoted Russia. Kerensky eyes U.S. backing to regain power, but rehabilitation seems unlikely. State Department notes flag a grave situation, especially food scarcity.
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United Press
Washington
Russia
United States
Germany
Kerensky
State Department
Four Die In Elmhurst Collision With Electric Train
Four men were killed and a fifth feared dead after a collision between a limited electric train of the Aurora Elgin and Chicago line and an auto truck at Elmhurst Illinois late Friday. Four others were seriously injured and six more slightly hurt. All others are expected to recover.
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Chicago
Aurora, Elgin
Chicago Line
Elmhurst
Ill
Italian Command Estimates Piave Losses at 270000
Rome cable reports Italian supreme command estimates Austrian casualties at about 270000 in the battle of the Piave. The tally reflects a major Allied victory and heavy German Austrian losses.
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Washington
Battle of the Piave
Rome
ENTER TANK SERVICE FOR JAY EMRIE SEWARD
Jay Emrie Seward left for Fort Slocum New York to enter training in the Tank Corps a new army branch. He traveled with his mother Mrs M F Seward after residing here for several days. A former Ohio University student, he recently held a position with United States Steel Corporation at Pittsburg. He waived industrial exemption and enlisted.
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Jay Emrie Seward
Fort Slocum
New York
Tank Corps
Army
M. F. Seward
Ohio University
United States Steel Corporation
Pittsburg
New York Warden Seeks Relief From Fritz Von Rintelen Custody
Warden Handley of the Tombs asks to be relieved of responsibility for the German officer Fritz Von Rintelen. Officials say he is deteriorating physically and mentally, greatly depressed, with fear he may attempt suicide. The report notes Mme Breshkovskaya's question about the wandering grandson.
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New York
Handley
Tombs Prison
Fritz von Rintelen
President signals aid doctrine for allies in Russia warned
Washington reports President plans a limited aid program to improve allied nations finances and crops. He has discussed with Congress leaders and prepared a statement outlining U S aims. The plan includes organizing agricultural supplies and shipping facilities and may address aid to Russia and other German dominated areas.
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Robert J. Bend
Washington
America
Italy
United States
Pershing reports forty two casualties with details
General Pershing lists forty two casualties divided as killed in action five died of wounds twelve died of disease two died of accident two wounded severely fourteen missing in action seven Corporal R E Goodykoontz Columbus Ohio died of wounds Private L B Mapes Akron Ohio was missing in action Private 8 Oy Private D Ww
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United Press
Washington
General Pershing
R. E. Goodykoontz
Columbus
Ohio
L. B. Mapes
Akron
German General Vows Surprise Blow Against Allies
General Von Liebert, who commanded German forces at Lodz, predicts a new surprise attack on the Allied forces. In an interview printed in the Taglische Rundschau, he discusses the ongoing Russian campaign and references a painful failure.
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United Arena
Amsterdam
Germany
von Liebert
Lodz
Taglische Rundschau
Paris Suffers Third Raid In Three Days
German airmen bombed Paris for nearly two hours around midnight, marking a third raid in as many days. Officials reported no casualties despite the sustained bombing in the air region over the city.
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Paris
United Presa
Crowder to Be Recognized for Able War Service
The Senate voted to confer the title of lieutenant general of the Provost Marshal General Crowder for distinguished service related to the draft act. Secretary McAdoo cites war progress and sacrifices while urging support for War Savings Stamps.
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Washington
Senate
Crowder
McAdoo
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