Nicholas Fell Before Fury Of Retreating Soldiers
Paris reports that a Kiev despatch dated June 26 confirms the assassination of former Emperor Nicholas II by Bolshevik troops during retreat from Yekaterinburg. The Ukraine bureau at Lausanne says Nicholas Romanoff was condemned after a brief trial and shot. details remain unavailable.
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Paris
Kiev
Russia
Yekaterinburg
Geneva
Associated Press
Ukraine
Lausanne
Nicholas Romanoff
Ex czar's brother heads new Siberian government
Amsterdam June 27 Grand Duke Michael Alexandrovitch, brother of the former Emperor Nicholas, is reported to have taken command of the new Siberian government and issued a manifesto. London June 27 Caneral Semenoff, anti Bolsheviki leader, advances into Siberia from the Manchuria border as Bolshevik forces retreat to Irkutsk to defend the Soviet cause in western Siberia.
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Michael Alexandrovitch
Nicholas
Moscow
Herlin
Siberian
London
Caneral Semenoff
Siberia
Nchuria
Border
Sage & Pekin
the Times
Irkutsk
Paris Bombardment Yields No Deaths Overnight
Paris reports limited German air raid last night with only a few bombs dropped and no casualties. Hayes Agency notes minimal damage as Petit Parisien confirms the incident occurred in the night over Paris.
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Paris
Hayes Agency
Petit Paris
KillED in fall Lieut John T Doyle killed in air crash
Mount Clemens Michigan June 27 Second Lieutenant John T Doyle was killed near Seifbridge field yesterday in a fatal plane crash. Second Lieutenant Allen J Ebey, observer, was seriously injured. The machine fell from about 1200 feet during training and officials had no immediate details on cause or home residence. Both men served in a United States Army air squadron stationed here.
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John T. Doyle
Mount Clemens
Mich
Seifbridge Field
Allen J. Ebey
United States Army Air Squadron
Capronis Air Machine May Cross the Atlantic
New York reports Signor Caproni’s flying machine is capable of crossing the Atlantic and could be sent to the United States or brought here. The Aero Club of America was informed by Lt Bolton of the Royal Italian Flying Corps that hundreds of aviators would attempt the first flight. The plan will be presented to Washington officials for acceptance through the Italian government.
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Caproni
New York
Jean
Oi Hey
Atlantic
Aero Club of America
Bolton
Royal Italian Flying Corps
Washington
Signor Caproal
Americans Seize Prisoners and Weapons on Marne Drive
On the Marne Tuesday night American forces drove on German positions in the Belles wood sector and increased their official capture to 3 prisoners. They also took eleven large machine guns ten automatic rifles a quantity of small arms ammunition and other material.
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Marne
Associated Press
Hell
Belles Wood
Artillery Duels South of Aisne Reported by War Office
Paris, June 27. Lively artillery duels south of the Aisne are reported in the official war office statement today. In the Vosges the French took prisoners in raids.
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Aisne
War Office
Vosges
British Seize German Strong Point near Hazebrouck
London reports British troops last night stormed a German strong point west of Vieux Berquin, east of Hazebrouck, taking prisoners and machine guns. German artillery remained active along the Lijg salient in the ongoing combat.
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Hazebrouck
London
Vieux Berquin
Field Marshal Haig
Ligw
German Army Eypt Grip Delays Fight On French Front
British forces in France report troops suffer an eye grip that incapacitates men for a week. Many cases include malaria and typhoid symptoms though no evidence links these illnesses to stalling the new offensive. German high command reportedly near completion of preparations for the next major attack.
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France
Ielieved
Austrian Post Wiped Out by Italian Advance
Rome reports an Austrian outpost in the mountains was surprised and wiped out by Italian forces yesterday. Front-wide activity across the sector showed no notable intensity.
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Rome
Suit over pulp wood in federal case heard today
In United States district court the Curren versus American relations case proceeded this afternoon with arguments on pulp wood shipments. The proceedings described papers filed earlier and noted a nexus involving foreign subjects.
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O. H. Curren
Tealiens
Austria in serious difficulties seen by French official
Paris on June 27 reports a French official statement saying Austria faces serious difficulties with little hope for revolution or a separate peace. It warns against extending help to Austria now and cautions that a negotiated settlement seems unlikely.
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Austria
Prisoner of War Report From Washington
Washington June 27 Capt E J Presper medical reserve corps attached to British expeditionary forces is a prisoner of war in Germany. We lived at 2507 Frankford avenue Philadelphia Private Edward W Prunier of 248 West Hazel street New Haven Conn also reported a prisoner.
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E J. Presper
Medical Reserve Corps
Germany
Frankford Avenue
Philadelphia
Edward W. Prunier
West Hazel Street
New Haven
Conn
German Foreign Secretary Kvicked Up Rumors of Dismissal
London June 27 reports say Dr Richard Von Kuehlmann the German foreign secretary may be removed from office. Conservative and pan German newspapers echo the claim, via Frankfurter Zeitung commentary cited by Central News dispatch from Amsterdam.
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London
Richard von Kuehlmann
Apenas Epeech
What Is a Slacker In Wartime America
A discussion denounces food slackers who avoid duty yet buy Liberty bonds and contribute to war funds. It calls for full obedience to the food conservation program, urging limited beef, reduced wheat and sugar use, and promotes substitutes as patriotic duty amid a call to national unity.
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Arma
America
United States Food Conservation Department
Vermont
Spellacy Nominated as Democratic Ticket for Connecticut
Hartford June 27 The Democratic convention today nominated a ticket led by Thomas J Spellacy for governor with Charles D Lockwood for secretary of state Harry L Brooke for treasurer Charles Aye for comptroller and Charles T Davis for attorney general Hartison Hewitt of New Haven as general chair Lonergan as chairman J J Tuttle presented the name which was seconded by Fitzgerald The nominee who had been hurt recently spoke to delegates saying the party needs no prop to lean upon.
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Hartford, Conn
Thomas J. Spellacy
Hartford
Charles D. Lockwood
Stamford
Harry L. Brooke
New Haven
Charles 5. Aye
Norwich
Charles T. Davis
Middletown
Hartison Hewitt
New Wath
Ather Lonergan
J J. P. Tuttle
Wid
Fitzgerald
Godsol Held for Extradition to France on Fraud Charges
Washington June 27 Frank J Godsol a French national was held by the district court for extradition to France on charges that he profited several millions of francs from motor truck contracts. The case hinges on alleged profits from the French government contract schemes.
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Washington, D. C
Frank J. Godsol
District Court
Panama Arrests Enemy Aliens for Pro German Activities
In Panama on June 27 the American military authorities report the Panamanian government is arresting enemy aliens across the republic for internment due to pro German activities. The action reflects wartime security measures amid ongoing tensions in the region.
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Panama
of American Mili Aut
Nutha
Republic
Lost American bark near Rio with crew names uncertain
A Rio dispatch from May reports a missing American bark the James W. Paul near the harbor with the ship’s keeper and a Dorchester couple listed. Maritime records fail to confirm the vessel’s full name or crew. a shower named the James appears in unclear context.
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James. W. Paul, Je
Numbers Drawn in National Draft Lottery Today
Washington June 27 America's lan e of 1B stood at attention as the numbers assigned to youths attaining majority last June were drawn in the national draft lottery. A large glass bowl in the Senate office building held the capsules, with officials witnessing the blindfolded drawing. About 744,080 youths are represented, to be classified by a questionnaire and placed in one of five classes for future call ups. The first numbers drawn began at 24H followed by 1188 and 5818 as the process stretched for hours with photographs and board displays.
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Washington, D. C
Senate
Promlanie
Baker
Theate
Crowder
Tetes Soares
Ofien
Washington County Draft Call Draws 1018 Registrants
Complete list of Washington County registrants drawn in Washington D C shows Harold R. Foss of Woodbury holding number 246 as the first number drawn by Secretary of War Baker. The long list names many residents from Barre Montpelier Waterbury Northfield and Norwich areas, with numbers ranging into the hundreds and across towns such as Montpelier Waitsfield Barre Northfield and Washington. The Orange County portion follows later in the document listing additional names and assignments.
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Washington County
Washington, D. D
Baker
Harold R. Foss
Woodbury
Montpelier Student Receives Year Leave for War Work
Frederic Edwards a Montpelier high school pupil is granted a year’s leave by the Montpelier board of education. He departs Saturday for Springfield Massachusetts for a month of YMCA training and will pursue Y M A work for France. Remaining staff include Prof. Ire Nechardeos and Miss Caroline Gris Wotl in key roles.
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Montpelier High School
Montpelier Board of Educatinn
Springfield
Mase
YMCA
Franco
Antes
Ire Nechardeos
Mis
Nurse Drowned at Camp Jarken Colanbla
A nurse named Pearl Pennington is reported drowned near Camp Jarken in Colanbla. The brief notice lists the incident as a fatal drowning with limited readable details from Presque Tabe, Me, dated June 27.
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Presque Tale
Presque Tabe
Besc Ae
Camp Jarken
Colanbla
National Prohibition Advances in Senate and House
Washington June 27 the Senate agricultural committee agreed to a bill amending the emergency appropriation to ban national whiskey after June 30 1919 and end beer manufacture and sale three months after approval. In Washington June 7 the House adopted a prohibition resolution 112 to 92 awaiting word from the administration on liquor supply curtailment to manufacturers.
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Senate Agricultural Committee Tovlay
Washington, D. C
House
Railraid Administration
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War Trade Board
Monument Retailers Close Successful Vermont Convention
One of the most successful summer meetings of the Vermont and New Hampshire Retail Monument Dealers association ended this afternoon. Over forty dealers, many with wives, attended since Wednesday. A business session and social events, with welcomes from local officials, featured talks from industry figures and greetings from affiliated associations. Local auto tours to stone sheds and quarry visits preceded departures to Hotel Barre for farewells. Notable attendees included Vermont and New Hampshire patrons, with many named locals and regional merchants in attendance.
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Birre Association
F. M. Ober
Morrisville
Glysson
Ober
Inter Jackson
E. L. Smith
Ohio Retailers' Association
Carl Urice
Kenton
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Middletown
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Charles A. Disney
Quaker City
Sec. H. P. Hinman
L. F. Wilcox
Spemakel, Co
Harry A. Blien
Buffalo
N.Y
E. L. Smith Co
Bm, & V. Hans
Rae
Italy
Hotel Barre
Charles Smith
Cambraige
T. D. Fuller
Nashua
N. H
Thoms J. Adams
Woodstock
J. BE. M. Nichol
Mise Evelyn Mac- Nichol
White River Junction
DO. Eaton
Lebanon
N. Hat Goss
Danville
Morrieville
John Anderson
South Royalton
Bute
Frank Johnson
I. Allen
North Troy
L. W. Wilcox
Springfield
Death of M. Bianchi in Italy to be honored at funeral
Italian born M. Bianchi, a lecturer, died recently after long illness. The funeral is set for Saturday at St. Mees’ church on Bechiry Street. The deceased, who lived in Italy, would have celebrated his birthday next month.
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Mart
Tommy Ie
Setarday
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