Plan to Hold Down the Price of Sugar
Washington residents face efforts to equalize sugar prices amid shortages. President Wilson created the sugar equalization board on Mood Hoover’s recommendation with a $5 million capital to regulate beet sugar production and ensure sale at reasonable prices. Hoover chairs the board with George Zit briskle and others from the Food Administration. the United States controls domestic sugar through the international sugar commission.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Wilson
Sugar Equalization Board
Hoover
George Thorph
The
Food Administration
United States
International Sugar Commission
FE. W. Toussig
Tarif Commission
Clarence Woolley
War Trade Board
George Zitbriskle
Theodore Whittinish
William T. Glasgow
Final tribute paid Mitchel at Woodlawn funeral in New York
Thousands gather for the funeral of former New York mayor John Murray Mitchel at Woodlawn cemetery. Prominent guests include Joseph P. Tumulty, Colonel Roosevelt, and envoys from war and navy departments, with aviators flying in formation as a tribute. The service followed a procession up Fifth Avenue to St. Patrick's Cathedral.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
John Murray Mitchel
Woodlawn
Joseph O P. Tumulty
Wilson
Roosevelt
War and Navy Departments
Maghnad
France
Italy
Japan
Cuba
Versin
Fifth Avenue
St. “Tricks
British admiralty: mines restrict submarines across seas
Sir Eric Geddes states mines are hemming in submarines, reducing their freedom. He cites mine belts from Norway to Scotland and across the Dover Strait. He notes fast ships risk covert night incursions to lay mines, while submarines attempt to breach the barrier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Eric Geddes
British Admiralty
Babwaerd Sali Tey
Norway
Narsh
Scothiund
Straits of Dover
Helgalonedight
Airman Killed in Seork Flight Crash
A Washington born airman C. Derlington was killed when a plane dropped and crashed near Seork. The incident killed several others and involved the Ilinets and Bellowiie regions with local military units responding quickly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. Derlington
Washington
Seork
White Guards Move Toward Yaroslav as Moscow Tension Looms
Fragmentary report from Russia notes White Guards active around Yaroslav and Moscow. Text mentions lines between Rhodeshad Vologily and Tiasstia Boletieetist with turreted avenues, suggesting military communications and movements in the region.
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Volondy
Russia
Yaroslav i
Three Found Dead on Farm in Watiheshia Wis
Report from Watiheshia Wisconsin states three individuals were found dead on a rural farm. Names and affiliations are unclear in the fragment, with garbled text obscuring involved persons and location details. Further confirmation and full names are awaited from local authorities.
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Watiheshia
Wis
Wuilles
Wil War AS
Ts? Beste
Poetene Brovet Penge
Ville Garut Deur
Hyidenee
Ef Padi
Mlee Hiitets
Natwest Larsen Biel Mei
Butchery of the Finns Aretoredati
Notable text fragments describe violence against Finns with references to workers and a socialist leader. The readable lines imply executions and suppression but lack clear dates or locations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aretoredati
Dave Bow
Dhewhuved
Ine
Bolsheviki Threaten Alliance as German Move Grows
Moscow reports say the Bolshevik government faces a German demand for troops by way of Petrograd to the Murmansk coast to punish civilians. Germany seeks control of Petrograd and Moscow after Count von Mirbach's assassination. Bolsheviks claim to control the Social Revolutionary movement though insurgents remain in municipal theater.
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Petrograd
Murman Coast
Paris
Moscow
Gerimauiy
Russia
Ambbassador
Thissia
Count von Mirbach
Germany
Murmtain
Jods
Social Revolutionary
Mirbachspaulder
Double tragedy in Idaho on Alpha ranch
Edward Dunn murdered his brother Tom Dunn on a ranch near Alpha Idaho and then killed himself. A note to Cascade Bank cashier admitted the killings but gave no motive. Authorities believe a quarrel over property sparked the deaths. The brothers owned arms valued at about 380000 dollars. Both were bachelors and had lived together for years.
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Self
Boise
Idaho
Alpha
Wvestern
Edward Dunn
Tom
Cascade Bank
Former New York Mayor Mitchell Killed in Aviation Crash
John Purroy Mitchell former mayor of New York died July 6 in an aviation accident at Gerstner field near Lake Charles Louisiana. Born July 20 1879 at Fordham New York he rose quickly through public service becoming commissioner of accounts before being elected mayor.
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New York
Aviation Field
John Purroy Mitchell
Gerstner Field
Lake Charles
Fordham
Fordham University
Columbia Law School
New York City
Utah Town Flooded By Severe Back-To-Back Floods
Mt. Pleasant Utah experienced a devastating flood on Tuesday night marking the second major deluge in three weeks. The eastern canyon power plant supplying light and power failed, plunging the city into darkness for the remainder of the night.
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Utah
Mt. Pleasant
Canyon
John Purroy Mitchell Dies in Lake Charles Aviation Field
John Purroy Mitchell former New York mayor is killed at the aviation field in Lake Charles Louisiana while serving the government. The headline notes his death in an official government role and identifies him by his former office.
Woolmen Charged With Fraud in Boston Case
Two members of Bowtie & Olen, Poton wool tier, including Willim A. Eogliah and John ODvien, were arrested on federal charges alleging conspiracy related to food government matters. Police reported a federal indictment and ongoing investigation.
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Boston
Willim A. Eogliah
John Odvien
Bowtie & Olen
Poton
Ehwnts
Fedierad
Government
Icatie
Axes
Deportation Case Highlights Alleged Copper Fiber Theft
Fragmentary report notes deportation proceedings involving individuals linked to copper fiber theft. The text mentions Bisbew and July 1 with unclear details about fines or charges. Further readable names include Hisheo Aviv and TWenrye.
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Hisheo
Aviv
Bisbew
Trains Collide Near Nashville Killing Hundreds
A head on collision on the Nashville Chattanooga and St. Louis line near Dutchmen's Bend kills about 100 people, many of them workers from Nashville. Investigators consider signals ignored or wrong instructions as possible causes. both crews perished and most victims are local workers with few women among the dead.
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Nashville
Tenn
Nashville, Chattanooga
Memphis
HUN PLANS FOR PEACE OUTLINE CONDITIONS FOR GERMANY
George Bert hard of the Vossische Zeitung outlines peace terms he says Berlin would accept. The proposal calls for discussions between Prince and Italy with Germany and Austria, unconditional restoration of Belgium, return of German colonies, restoration of property to central powers merchants, evacuation of Turkish territories by Britain, and Egypt restored to prewar status. The Dardanelles would be open to passage for Russian ships under a Black Sea treaty.
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Copenhagen
George Berthard
Vossische Zeitung
Berlin
Prince
Italy
Germany
Austria
Belgium
Great Britain
Turkish Empire
Persii
Egypt
Dardanelles
Black Sea
Cabinet weighs appointing businessmen for aid to Tunisia
The cabinet debates selecting a group of men to carry economic aid to Tus sia and report that the decision may be reached soon. Prominent industry leaders are urged as possible appointees to work with President Wilson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waashligion
Tussia
Tae
Wilson Ailies Oftien
Belgian rulers arrive by plane for silver anniversary visit
King Albert and Queen Elizabeth of Helglin flew to England by airplane last Saturday to attend the silver anniversary celebration of King George and Queen Mary. The visit was announced on Wednesday.
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London
Albert
Qteren
Elizabeth of
Helglin
England
George
Queen Mary
Rumored Quit of German Secretary Declared Reliable
Wolff News Bureau in Berlin reports that Dieter Hictor von Kuehl German foreign secretary is believed to have resigned with Emperor William allegedly consenting, according to Copenhagen dispatches.
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Kuehlman
Copenhagen
Willian
Hictor
von Kuehl
Forwien
Wolff News Bureau
Berlin
Ten Million for Maly Credit Approved
Washington reports an additional credit of ten million dollars authorized by the Treasury Department, lifting a total to fifty million for Lealy and eighty million toward the new charter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Ceenauew Department
Wlliew
Fuel Ration Next Winter Probable
A July 7 warning from the Fuel Administration cautions that coal supplies may be insufficient for domestic needs this winter. Officials urge strict economy and self management of home furnaces as England and France already ration coal.
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Washington
Office of the Fuel Administration
Garfield
England
France
Bulletin
Waiters Indicted in Chicago Over Drugging Allegations
Ten waiters and union officials were indicted after an investigation found patrons who tipped poorly were drugged with micky finn powders in hotel dining rooms and restaurant service in Chicago.
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Chicago
Waiters’ Union
Micky Finn
Buffalo Lawyer Among Seven Indicted for Treason Conspiracy
John T. Ryan of Buffalo New York is named among seven individuals indicted by a federal grand jury for conspiracy to commit treason and espionage. Ryan is noted as a fugitive from justice.
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John T. Ryan
Buffalo, N. Y
Ryan
Explosion destroys Aetna Chemical works at Mount Union
A large blast at Mount Union Pennsylvania leveled four Aetna Chemical buildings. About 490000 pounds of uninsured product burned. Property loss estimated at millions though no injuries reported. Fire officials pursue cause and assess remaining grounds for safety.
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Tone
Mount Union
Pire
Aetna Chemical Company
Delay in Mailing Checks Explained
Washington explains that the mailing of monthly checks for allocants and allowances has been delayed due to misunderstandings about wartime procedures. The issue involves whether delays stem from enlisted personnel or their dependents, with officials outlining corrective steps.
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Washington
Tisk Insurance
Intel
Kaiser Angry Over Killing of Envoy
Emperor William reacts to the assassination of German ambassador Count von Mirbach in Moscow. Berlin tightens security around the Bolshevik embassy as German papers warn of potential Russian and Russo German retaliation. Reports say an uprising in Moscow was suppressed with deadly force and orders to shoot resistors.
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London
William
Count von Mirbach
Russia
von Kuelmann
Berlin
Moscow
United States Certificate of Indebtedness Offered Nationally
San Francisco reports that as Fourth Liberty Loan anticipation grows, treasury certificates of indebtedness are offered nationwide. Blocks of 750 million dollars, with varying maturities, will be available biweekly through October. The twelfth district quota is 53 million, banks receive two and a half percent of gross resources to hold, and certificates pay 4.5 percent interest at par with denominations from 500 to 100000 dollars.
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San Francisco
United States Treasury
Federal Treasury
Ocother
Federal Reserve District
Arizona
California
Idaho
Nevada
Oregon
Utah
Washington
Hunger in Germany prompts socialist demand on grain aid
In the Reichstag on Saturday Deputy Matzingar of the Center party protested grain shipments to Austria. Deputy Wils of the Socialist faction argued further ration cuts are unbearable as misery grows and unemployment rises in Berlin. He said ending the war could yield greater economic gains than conquering a province.
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Amsterdam
Reichstag
Saurday
Matzingar
Center Party
Austria
Wils
Berlin
Control of Sulphur Distribution Assumes War Board Oversight
The War Industries Board with President Wilson’s approval takes control of sulfur production and distribution. Government demand for sulfur for munitions rises, and transport pressures intensify. The move marks a broader wartime effort to secure critical materials.
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Washington
War Industries
Wilson
Roosevelt Returns After Saving 600 Cannery Workers
The United States fisheries steamer Roosevelt under Captain HL Telvd saved more than 600 cannery employees including twenty who were marooned on an iceberg for three weeks and towed three large vessels to safety before returning to port from Alaskan waters.
Payment to Greece for Omaha riots injuries authorized
The United States pays 810 000 to Greece for injuries suffered by Greek citizens during the Omaha race riot on February 21, 2000. The action follows approval by the Senate and involves diplomacy related to the incident and compensation for victims.
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Washington
United States
Greece
Groek
Omaha
Iron Workers Demand Wage Increase Amid City Dispute
Unclear text reports iron workers seeking higher pay and benefits, with mentions of craftsmen and unions in a disputed labor context. Details are incomplete due to damaged OCR, but the fragment suggests calls for wage raises in the local construction industry and related labor actions.
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San Fratelaco
Dua Princisen Bay
Austrians Slow to Yield as Allied Offensives Stir Albania
Reports from Washington indicate growing Allied activity in Albania with French and Italian advances against Austrians. Bulgarians are described as war weary, with possible gains from a new Macedonia offensive amid shifting fronts along the Salonika line. American airmen conduct reconnaissance near Chateau Thierry as a squadron pushes behind German lines.
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Macedonia
Washington
France
Albania
Lake Ochrida
Salonika
Maccedonia
Retz Forest
Marne
Ainse
Soissons
Amiens
Morris
Chateau Thierry
Wilson eases export embargo to aid Mexico
President Wilson via Secretary Lansing announced a radical shift in the embargo on exports to Mexico. Food and agricultural goods will be allowed across the border to aid the Mexican population with no reciprocal demand. The aim is for Mexico to permit nonessential U S commodities to be exported and to refrain from routing them to other nations.
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Washington
Wilson
Germain
Mexico
United States
Lansing
Train Robbery in Kansas by Thirteen Bandits
Thirteen bandits held up a Missouri Kansas and Texas passenger train near Och siding three miles east of the city. They forced the enginemen to detach the mail and express cars and fled north in motor cars. Several crew members were shot but none seriously hurt.
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Tali
Katisep
Parsons
Poi
Finns Order Jews Expelled From Finland
Stockholm reports that Finland orders all Jews expelled by September 80 and directs communities to deny food to Jews after that date according to reports reaching the Jewish press bureau.
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Stockholme
Minnie Governsment
Finland
Jewiah Press Bureau
Insurance men nonessential draft aid ordered by council
A South Dakota defense council order designates able bodied men in insurance work as nonessential for supplemental operator duties under wartime regulations, directing their reassignment away from certain civilian tasks.
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Heron
Sooth Dakota Council of Defense
Six Troopers Injured in Wreck Near Hareveport
Six military troopers were injured when a troop carrier transporting soldiers from Camp Howie Texas overturned on the Vicks... Shreveport & Pacific line near Hareveport. The crash involved four coaches and left several soldiers injured. Local hospitals awaited word on the worst affected.
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Hareveport
Tral
Camp Howie
Texas
Vicksliges
Shreveport
Paclfic
Lito & Aliteh
Bela Liar
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Gorin Etoblikt Ueber
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