Highgrading case ends as jury deliberates late today
Testimony in the high trading cases in the United States district court ended abruptly. One defendant, John Uhl, was discharged by Judge June Hiner with the jury directed to return a verdict of not guilty. The government closed its case after 3 PM, with testimony from Frank Venokw. Defense motions to dismiss various cases were argued and denied.
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United States District Court
John Uhl
June Hiner
Chief Proveditor
Chi
Alforperys
I’rauk Venokw
Charles Ward
Denver
Dennis Sullivan
Sullivan
W. B. Hoss
Benjamin Puller
Rudy Weis
Hoss
Woeisgarder
Edward Poughton
Ora Chrane
Judie Riner
General Thompson
Victor Peterson
Wilson starts selective draft machine for war effort
President Wilson issues regulations to form a large national draft system. Exemption boards will classify men and determine duties with safeguards and public access. A first levy may reach one million volunteers, with exemptions for essential industry workers and those with dependents.
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Washington, D. C
Wilson
America
Final Campaign Push Hinges on Last Minute Prizes
The last campaign call urges candidates to extend effort before July 14 at 10 PM. It warns that extra votes are scarcer but urges all hopefuls to secure position by maximizing votes and buying campaign insurance to protect gains as they strive to enter the Temple of Fortune. Continues on Page Three.
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Temple of Fortune
Belgian War Mission Garners Chicago Gratitude
The Belgian relief mission arrived in Chicago on July 2 and was warmly welcomed by city officials led by Mayor Thompson. Speakers expressed deep appreciation for American support, noting U S efforts aiding Belgium and the soldiers already on French soil. The tour includes Milwaukee and Green Bay with Belgian communities totaling about 16,000, then moves to St Paul and Minneapolis.
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Chicago
Maron Monelaur
Milwawkin
Green Bay
Emaller
St. Paul
Minneapolis
Greek Destroyer Doxa Blown Up in Mediterranean
The Greek destroyer Doxa manned by French officers blew up in the Mediterranean with twenty nine lost including officers. The incident occurred on July 2 near Paris and a later report from Globe, Arizona mentions two hundred men held up a passenger trip seeking bike breakers.
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Paris
Doxa
Mediterranean
Globe
Ariz
War relief fund payments at Stock Growers National Bank
All contributors to the Ron Crosa war relief fund are sent to Mise Lovee Faith at the Stock Growers National Bank. Finance Committee members Y Cook, Kh P Poller oversee the process.
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Ron Crosa War Relief Fund
Stock Growers National Bank
Cook
Kh. P. Poller
Sec
Turbulent U W Presidency Teeters Over Resignations
Clumsy OCR notes flicker about University of Wisconsin leadership as President Dr Auhlear or Duniay Bay faces questions over tenure. Aboard discussions hint at potential replacement by a Denver style betrothal while terms and duties are disputed amid Prothets phan Chinn and other officials.
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Ot. A. Auhlear
University of Weaning
Duniowy
Deligitsh
Howe
Wolorudke Springs
Slenutn
ONSPANTINE AND PARTY REACH SWITZERLAND
The party led by the former King Constantine and family arrived in St Moritz Switzerland. Dowager Queen Sophia appeared in poor health as they were greeted by local authorities and checked into a hotel.
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ST. Morava
Switzerland
Final war tax bill cuts total to one trillion
The final draft of the war tax bill reduces the total from 1.8 trillion pounds to 1 trillion pounds and removes provisions for wartime loans. The measure was completed by the engineering committee and will be reported to the senate tomorrow morning.
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Washington
Diplomatic notes on Germany relations reported abroad
July 2 report from North Gorton outlines how Germany and Amsterdams relations are described. The dubious phrasing notes tension and a call to reassess official ties amid recent events in Europe.
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Amstemdam
Gorton Tinwedte
Reek Elaorwe de
Nando
Foorlen Office Offen
Toternia
Chewee
Deere Hotheed
Beenk
Wihiih Coermtany
Controversy over food control bill prompts looming vote
Washington July 4 debate on the food control bill escalates as administration moves to compel a vote by closure rule. Officials indicate steps will be taken to press the measure through despite opposition.
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Washington
Offaire
Stepa
London obituary notice from fragmentary text
In London today, an obituary fragment notes the death of an individual, with limited readable details on name and circumstances. The text is incomplete and provides minimal context about the person.
Martial Law Declared Amid Citywide Riot in East St Louis
Chaos erupts as declared martial law follows a murder panic. Fire and looting erupt across East St Louis with homes burned and residents fleeing. Authorities struggle to restore order as streets fill with crowds and gunfire erupts near landmarks and utilities. Fear grows over a rising death toll and property damage while officials warn residents to stay indoors.
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East ST. Louis
Unclear OCR text hints at Cantonment inquiry and dates
Fragmentary lines mention a US cantonment, dates, a schedule, and names but the text is garbled. Possible references include a meeting or event with dates in a february to march period and a named person or group, but specifics are unreadable.
Representative Confident on Men Joining Jet Unit
A garbled report notes a State Guard representative asserting confidence that men will enlist for jet unit service. The fragment references rural sites and a meeting, with unclear dates and locations, making precise details difficult to extract.
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Jet
State Guard
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