Traitor Allegations Shake Navy Department Probe
Secretary Daniels testified before the Senate naval affairs committee that a spy or traitor is operating in the navy department or at Indian Head proving grounds. The claim arose after Senator Freeling read confidential ordnance reports sent in an anonymous letter alleging laxity causing accidents on the Mongolia and St. Louis during gun practice.
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Washington
Navy Department
Indian Head
Daniels
Senate Naval Affairs Committee
Daniel
Senator Freeling
New Jersey
St. Louis
Sunday Observance Preaching At Union Tent
A large audience greeted the speaker and praised his discourse on proper observance of the Lord's Day as essential to national welfare. Preaching at Union Tent on West Seventh Street drew a good crowd last night with all welcomed. GEO. SPEARMAN DEAD Geo Spearman aged fifteen of Ixenhoe died at Allen hospital early today. The body was buried in Inglesh Cemetery this afternoon.
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Ixenhoe
Allen Hospua
Ingish
Poor Fellow Deserted and Punished for Desertion
The account describes a deserter facing capture and punishment. It notes three other men were involved and mentions a trail of events leading to the arrest. The piece references Fort Sam and a county sale as part of the broader story.
San Domingo breaks relations with Germany
United Press reports from London that San Domingo severed diplomatic ties with Germany. In a separate note, John Bull Putting Out His Money, the Times notes London on June 11 with Bonar Law stating England is spending seven million seven hundred fifty thousand pounds daily for the war effort.
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London
San Domingo
Germany
John Bull
Tondon
England
Bonar Law
Washington Food Control Says Hoover Likely Food Administrator
A terse White House note states the House committee favors a report on food control and urges President to appoint Herbert Hoover as food administrator. The item is accompanied by assorted classifieds and brief notices including real estate and business inquiries from Gibson & Taylor and local court meeting reminders in Bonham and Dallas.
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Crawford
Man Injured In Crossing Crash Near Whitewright
County Clerk Dobbs reported an accident at Whitewright involving Robert Wolser of Cross Roads Grayson County. Drive by a wrong crossing attempt led to a collision with a Cotton Belt railroad motor car, seriously injuring Wilson who crossed the track against oncoming traffic. car parts strewn along the rails.
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Dobbs
Whitewright
Robert Wolser
Cross Roads
Grayson County
Wilson
Cotton Belt
American Vessel Sunk and British Mission Chief Arrives
The American vessel Magnus Manson was sunk by a German submarine using bombs and gunfire. Crew reached Faro safely. John R. Johnson of Clarksville reports presence in town. Lord Northcliffe arrives in New York at the request of the British cabinet to coordinate British missions in America.
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London
Magnus Manson
Faro
Lord Northcliffe
New York
Lord Northclife
America
War Cabinet
Untitled fragment about selling farm property
An unclear notice mentions handling farm property for sale and asks about who will process the sale. It references Gibson and Tar in a brief, fragmented way with questions about ownership and use.
Plans Made for War Exemptions
Washington reports the first step toward forming local exemption boards for conscription. Each board includes a physician member to give initial tests and, if needed, a second doctor to independently verify the decision. The physician on the board will likely be the county health officer and doctors may be summoned for further diagnoses in contested cases.
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United Press
Washington
Modest Request for Cash to Boost American Air Service
Washington reports the government will ask Congress for 500 million dollars as a first step to develop a nationwide air service. The move came from the Senate committee on the expenditures affair and awaits tomorrow's hearing on the Sheppard draft bill creating a separate aero department.
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United Press
Washington
Congress
American Aero Service
Senate Muiuties Affair Committee
Sheppard Df
Bert
Sparate Aero Department
Navy department drafts clerical workers from commerce bureau
United Press reports the official step in reforming clerical staffing by transferring workers from the Bureau of Commerce to the Navy Department to fill vacancies. The move aims to bolster the Navy's administrative capacity and streamline operations.
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United Press
Washington
Tanies
Navy Department
Bureau
Earthquake Shakes Up Italy Near Cresceria Damage Reported
Rome reports tremors northeast of the city causing damage and scattering residents to camps. The article notes continued shocks and mentions a forthcoming meeting on June 25 at Woodman Hall Ra on, with local officials and residents discussing relief and recovery efforts. Also listed are a motorcycle for sale, a rental cottage on Wet tech street, and a price offer for the Excelsior twin cylinder motorcycle.
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Ote
Woodman Hall
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Hurts From Horse Incident Reported In Storrs
A fragmented notice describes a horse incident causing injuries to a person, with chaotic text referencing medical care, authorities, and a possible rail or camp setting. Readers are guided to contact READE ORD & WATSON and relate to a home incident involving AL A.
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ORD & Watson
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