National Employment Service Drives War Labor
The United States Employment service, now a separate arm of the Labor Department, expands to 350 branch offices with thousands of enrollment agents. It coordinates nationwide labor recruitment for war production, linking with existing agencies to place workers in shipyards, munitions, farms, and other war industries.
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A Line of Cheer by John Kendrick Bangs
A reflective verse celebrating steadiness and purpose. The speaker notes happiness in staying put, contrasting movement with contented anchoring. The subject remains in an appointed place, fulfilled and steadily growing in quiet cheer.
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At The Breakfast Table Headlines and Reflections
A collage of witty quips and reflections on war, labor, coal, travel, and patriotism from Chicago News. It laments rising rail fares, coal shortages, and profiteering while urging perseverance and duty amid looming conflicts. Poetic lines critique apathy and praise vigilance as sirens warn New York for potential air raids.
Names Wanted as War Profiteers Shake American Patriotism
Recalling wartime unity, the author rails against war profiteers and corrupt politicians, urging disclosure of those illegally profiting from war goods. The piece praises national sacrifice, calls for public accountability, and contrasts present patriotism with past scandals, insisting the war be fought honorably and transparently.
The Robber Nation Debates Germany War Motives
Dr. Hillis argues Germany used war as a business tool to seize harbor at Kiel and coal and iron riches in Alsace Lorraine Verdun and Denmark. He contends Bismarck forged telegrams to justify wars and warns of Germany seeking global dominance through conquest. The latest conflict may not succeed as past wars did.
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Verdun
Edith Cavell rose campaign and WWI pledge day
The Park Garden club in Flushing urges renaming German associations in roses like Kaiserin Auguste Victoria to Edith Cavell and Frau Karl Druschki to Lusitania, as anti German sentiment grows. June 28 marks a WWI war savings stamp pledge drive at schoolhouses to estimate year contributions, with canvassers optional. Judge Charles D. Lockwood of Sumford remains away from politics due to war duties.
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Sinn Fein leader O'Leary seeks defense amid treason charges
In federal court Jeremiah A. O'Leary outlines his planned defense to indictments accusing him and four U S associates of conspiring with German agents to commit treason. He portrays himself as embattled, blamed media prejudice, and notes abandonment by counsel. Justice Goff lauds his character as patriotism solid.
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John J. O'Leary
Jeremiah A. O'Leary
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Sinn Feiner
O'Leary
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Newhirsh
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Yous
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Earl B. Barnes
New York American
T. B. Felder
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Jeremiah
Tombs
Greiner
John W. Goff
New York State Supreme Court
Jeremiah O'Leary
Waterbury Raid on Enemy Aliens Ten Arrested
Ten German aliens were arrested in Waterbury for violating United States permits. Eight faced questioning by federal and local agents in Beach’s office. five were held for Hartford jail, three released after investigation. Two cases await trial. a detailed report will go to Attorney General Gregory for decision on internment or jail time.
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Waterbury
United States
John P. Begley
Thomas J. Spellacy
Mark A. Woodell
Bureau of Investigation
Department of Justice
Beach
Hartford
Threse
Thomas W. Gregory
Washington
Cop in Meriden for Twenty Years Held for Sedition
Hart ford June 20 Man Schurer Jr a Meriden police officer with about twenty years service was arraigned before United States Commissioner Carroll in Hartford on sedition charges. He was held in $1000 bond for further proceedings. Arrested earlier today in Meriden the specifics and complainant were not disclosed.
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Herman Schurer, Jr
Meriden Police Force
United States
Carroll
Schurer
Meriden Force
Girl Graduate Receives Dodge Auto as Gift
Stratford June 20 A new Dodge automobile was one of the graduation gifts for Miss Pauline Veit daughter of Mrs A M Veit of Main Street who graduated from Stratford High School tonight The car was presented at a reception after the commencement service at the Congregational church and was a surprise to the honoree The event also featured prize essays with Kv Bennett winning first prize of 3 thrift stamps and Lelia Wel second prize of 2 50 in war stamps plus Miss Veit reading an essay titled The Silent Voice
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Spital
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Mainstre
Selford High School
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Seni Weit
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Kvi Bennett
Lelia Wel
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Italians Execute Austrians in False Uniforms
A government dispatch reports Italians executed Austrian combatants who wore disguises to blend with Italian troops. The operation involved 20 men dressed in Austrian uniforms captured near the front. A drumhead court martial ordered the executions to deter similar feints in future engagements.
Democratic Indiana convention may shape national party
Rumors swirl that the Indiana Democratic state convention this week could influence national Democratic affairs. Temporary chairmen and keynote speakers are linked to prominent figures in Washington, with party leaders plotting to unseat the incumbent governor through strategic changes at the state gathering.
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Marsha Vers
Clifford B
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Sun
Henry Roraback
F Mo Ulhman
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