Time 13 Working Against German Arms in the West
All Quiet Along Piave Front with Italians secure in positions from which they drove Austrians. Considerable fighting in the mountain region with Diaz's men having the upper hand as artillery shells pound lines of British and French forces.
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House of Commons
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Assassination of Former Emperor Nicholas Confirmed
Kiev dispatch dated June 26 reports confirmation of the murder of former Emperor Nicholas II of Russia by Bolshevik troops during their retreat from Ekaterinburg. Lausanne Ukraine bureau also says Nicholas Romanoff was condemned after a brief trial and executed by Bolshevik authorities at Ekaterinburg.
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Kiev
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Ekaterinburg
Geneva
Associated Press
Ukraine
Lausanne
Nicholas Romanoff
Battlefront Shifts as Allied Forces Advance on French Front
Allied observers note a lull on many sectors while British French lines endure heavy shelling and gas projectiles. The Belleau wood victory postures the American troops as essential foemen to German plans, with new French, Italian, and American reinforcements expected on endless fronts.
War Time Organization of Army Engineer Corps Outlined
Major General William M. Black disclosed the war time structure of the Army Engineer Corps in Atlantic City outlining an 8 000 commissioned and 200 000 enlisted force. He noted 20 000 000 square feet of floor space for ninety days of supplies and 875 000 square feet of wharf space at a port to handle troops and materials while estimating transport must move twenty five pounds per man daily. London debate on military service act cites Lloyd George saying Americans will be brigaded but must later form their own divisions.
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France
London
Lloyd George
Debate on Fall amendment to extend draft ages
Washington June 27 The Senate resumed debate on the Fall amendment to the $12,000 600,000 army appropriation bill extending draft ages to twenty and forty. Senator Fall expected a vote soon, while Reed Lodge and Cummins urged immediate action challenging Baker and March. Reed warned of misgivings about public mood and warned of a plan to lull the world into slothfulness.
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Massachusetts
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Iowa
Baker
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War Department
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No. 246 First Gelatine Capsule Drawn In Draft Lottery
Washington June 27 Nearly eight hundred twenty one men who registered last June 5 had their draft order fixed by a second national draft lottery. A glass bowl held 1200 slips as Major Billy Wellborn drew capsules with numbers to determine new registrants' place in the lists.
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Representative Kahn
California
House Military Committee
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Proclamation Declares Bluefield Holiday for Savings Day
West Virginia Governor and Mercer County War Savings Committee declare a Bluefield holiday from 4 p m Friday to midnight June 28. Citizens are urged to attend patriotic meetings at the post office and district designated locations. Officials warn against slacker lists and emphasize public duty under Mayor C C Stahlman.
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West Virginia
Mercer County War Savings Committee
Bluefield
Kerensky Seeks US Reception As Russia's Dark Chapter Debated
London reports Kerensky, brief Russian dictator, arrives at the British labor conference and plans a trip to France then the United States to press for support and reconstruction. He rejects intervention language, says Russia endures German insult and invasion while opposing the enemy advance.
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Alexander F. Kerensky
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America
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United States
Brest-Litovsk
M. Kerensky
Rheims Cathedral Faces Another Expected Bombardment
Berlin reports enemy observers on the Rheims cathedral and signals no change in the war situation. Paris Matin cites past bombardment damage with the cathedral reduced to a ruinous shell shoal. Vienna dispatches say Count Silva Tarouca may become Austria's next premier succeeding Baron von Seydler.
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Vienna
Silva Tarouca
Charles
Austria
Baron von Seydler
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Weather Outlook for West Viining
Local forecast indicates showers on Friday and likely Saturday in West Viining with cool temperatures and unsettled conditions. Residents should plan for wet roads and brief rain periods.
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West Viining
Prohibition Battle Looms in Senate War Measure Fight
The Senate Agriculture Committee backed Norris amendment to the $11 million emergency agricultural bill prohibiting sale of distilled spirits and wine, halting beer three months after enactment. Opponents led by Hurley and Colby warned of shipyard impact. Secretary Daniels supported wartime efficiency gains from liquor ban.
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Senate
Norris
Nebraska
Jones
Senate Agricultural Committee
Hurley
Bainbridge Colby
Shipping Board
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Mare Island Navy Yard
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Railroad Administration
War Industries Board
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War Trade Board
Suffrage Resolution Withdrawn By Manager
Washington reports the house resolution for submitting the Susan B Anthony equal suffrage amendment to the federal constitution was withdrawn after three hours of debate. Supporters vow to renew the fight next week, claiming a senate majority and pledging no recess until action. Opponents charge filibuster and absence of Senator James as factors.
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House
Senate
James
Kentucky
Jones
Regiment to Italy Front in World War I Expands
Washington reports General Pershing's expeditionary force will move one regiment to Italy as an advance guard for broader Allied lines. Secretary Baker says a US unit will depart from France, replaced by another from the United States to fill the division. The move signals unity among Italy Britain France and the United States, with political aims noted.
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Pershing
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Baker
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United States
General Pershing
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Foch
Germany
War Savings Drive Nears Goal With One Day Left
Business houses and amusement places will close at 4 o clock for a large patriotic meeting. The city races to meet War Savings Drive targets as reports from other areas show varying progress.
War Savings drive open air meeting urged at post office
The notice calls all residents to attend a 4 30 p m open air meeting in front of the post office for the War Savings drive. Businesses will close to allow attendance and the town will record both subscribers and non subscribers, urging everyone to participate and go over the top.
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Bluefield
War Saving Fund
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