Shipbuilding Bill Approved by House in Large War Aid Package
The Sundry civil bill allocates 1.75 billion for shipbuilding plus 50 million for the president emergency fund and 1.6 billion for the committee on public information. It passes the House without a record vote and proceeds to the Senate. The package also funds shipping board activities, recruiting offices, food and fuel administrations, war trade, labor, alien property, defense councils and aeronautics advisory.
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Burnquist Winning in Minnesota
Govenor J A Burnquist faced no major victory from early returns as 26 counties reported tonight. Rumors suggested a heavy renomination by Burnquist though Lindbergh's rural support could narrow the margin. Senator Nelson led James A Peterson in the Republican race with opposition tied to campaign loyalty issues.
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Austrians Claim Victory and Huns Being Rushed In
June 17 report from Geneva and Washington describes Austrian and German forces pressing toward Italy and along the Tyrolean frontier. Austrian advances, German shock troops, and Allied assessments mix with notes on American troop plans and possible leadership assignments in Italy.
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Marines Lose 717 Men in France Campaign
Washington June 17 The total Marine casualties from landing in France through June reached 717 Major General Barnett said Tonight in a Marine command report The tally lists 108 killed in action 68 died of wounds 649 wounded 1 missing 1 prisoner The report also notes war criticism aimed at profiteers and mentions scattered Non Partisan League meeting interruptions and bitter clashes during the campaign.
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Italians and Axis Clash Across Piave Front in World War II
Midnight reports from Rome describe intense combat along the Piave front southwest of Trent to the Adriatic. Italian counterattacks reclaim ground north, while Austrians push on Montallo plateau and near Treviso Venice corridor. British French and Italian forces report thousands of casualties and prisoners as actions continue along the river and into the Lagoon region.
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Conscientious Objectors Face Long Sentences for Refusal
Secretary Baker stated the War Department would not spare objectors who refuse to fight due to relatives in opposing armies. In rulings from Camp Upton and Camp Gordon, sentences of 16 to 20 years were upheld as the men were inducted citizens under the selective service system and must fight for the United States regardless of kinship.
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War Time Hiring Directive Encourages U S Agency Use
President Wilson urges employers in war work to hire only through the United States Employment Service newly organized by the Department of Labor. He calls labor forces to respond daily as before to all agency calls for work in essential industry.
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Second Largest City Persia Falls to Turks
London June 17 Turkish troops have occupied Tabriz Persia's second largest city and a key trade route hub. The advance signals Turkish aims to recover Baghdad and the valley from Britain as German high command awaits Western Front results.
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Money Market Reflects Grave State Austria
London dispatch reports grave rioting in Vienna causing unprecedented collapse of the Austrian crown on the Amsterdam bourse. Dutch bankers also note brewing talks between Vienna and Berlin as Austria seeks a statement of peace terms to aid negotiations.
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Lost bicycle reported on Capitol Avenue front of home
Ploud Hermes told police on Monday that his bicycle was missing from in front of his residence at 17184 Capitol Avenue and he sought help recovering it.
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Military maneuvers to spotlight Wyoming troops at Tacoma
Nearly every Wyoming city will be represented at the Western States military tournament in Tacoma Stadium on July 4. Men from Camp Lewis and Tacoma will join infantry artillery and cavalry drills to show training gains to Western spectators. Thousands of soldiers will participate in the event and stage at the stadium.
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Officials raid to expose war order graft across nation
A nationwide conspiracy to pay commissions to agents for government war orders led to raids in over 70 cities. DoJ and Secretary Baker vowed full prosecutions, with scores of contracts at risk. four Boston firms arrested as contingent fee agents.
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Destruction of Large German Submarine Reveals Harsh Fate
A neutral dispatch details the loss of one of Germanys largest submarines near Zeebrugge after hitting a mine. Of 40 crew, only two survived. many committed suicide and the rest perished or were lost to a failed escape attempt as air pressure and flooding trapped the remaining sailors. Rescue arrived after a loud outcry from survivors.
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Chartor
War Savings Stamp Sermons to Be Preached at Churches
Sunday event urges church members in Cheyenne and across Wyoming to participate in War Savings Stamp drives. W C Tevine, chair of the War Savings Stamp committee, has sent requests to ministers to preach on the importance of supporting the effort.
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Mrs Bush to Fight to Get Her Property
Mrs Lily Bush, widow of Adolph Bush, claims the government seized her estate under the alien property law after her return from Germany. The estate includes St Louis brewery holdings and New York realty, with Mitchell Palmer saying the action was planned previously and she seeks to prove loyalty and restore her rights as a citizen.
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