Senate committee to reopen hearings on prohibition impact
Washington June 11 The Senate agricultural committee agreed to resume hearings on the Jones prohibition amendment to the emergency agricultural appropriation bill. Secretaries Daniels and Burleson, shipping board heads, and industry leaders will testify Tuesday about effects on labor and war output. Colby warned beer removal from shipyards could reduce tonnage by at least 25 percent.
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Washington
Senate Agricultural Committee
Shipping Board
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Postnavter Burleson
Hurley
Bainbridge Colby
The
Schwab
Emergency Fleet Corporation
Senator Gore
Colby
British air route to Europe eyed for wartime aid
Washington reports a definite British air department plan to fly an initial Atlantic crossing this fall with both British and American pilots, aiming to blaze a new trail for American aircraft deliveries next year while avoiding allied shipping. The American government's stance remains undisclosed.
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Europe
United States
America
Germany
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British Air Department
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Ing
Americans hold thirty eight miles of western front
American soldiers are holding a thirty eight mile stretch on the western front, with units under American officers alongside British and French forces. Secretary Baker and General Marsh briefed the House military committee. Caldwell says the war will begin for America next September as production ramps up. In France, Bayliss, the top American ace, is missing after a patrol clash with four German planes near Chateau Thierry. He had twelve aerial victories since Feb 1618 and had earned the Legion of Honor.
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Associated Press
Washington
House Military Committee
Baker
Marsh
Sale
Caldwell
New York
America
United States
Chateau- Thierry
Woevre
Pershing
Chateau-Thierry
Lorraine
Becton
Jng
Paris
Frank L. Bayliss
New Bedford
Bayliss
Dobennet
Macart
Stork Escadrille
Baylian
Macari
Lieut
Meutensant
Legion of Honor
Weather Update for Wyoming Showers Saturday through Sunday
The forecast calls for showers Saturday and Sunday with partly cloudy skies between. Temperatures remain steady with little overall change, and no significant wind or precipitation beyond the showers is expected.
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Wyoming
United States would aid foreign troops if needed in war
Washington reports an amendment to a military bill would allow training and equipping troops from any nation fighting Germany. Secretary Baker said no specific plan or target country exists, but the move keeps options open for possible foreign troop training and assistance. Brazil is cited as capable of raising up to a million with aid, while Bolivia Guatemala Uruguay Nicaragua Honduras and Costa Rica could add substantial numbers.
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Baker
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United States
Bolivia
Guatemala
Uruguay
Nicaragua
Honduras
Costa Rica
Skovgaard and Metropolitan to Perform Again Tonight
Special arrangements set for Skovgaard and his Metropolitan company to appear at the Presbyterian church with a full change of program.
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Skovgaard
Presbyterian Church
Deserters Escape Berlin in Twin Albatross Flights
Two Berlin residents fled to Denmark in Albatross airplanes, one carrying Dr J Nicolai former physiology professor at Berlin University and author of an anti Vrmijb book. The second craft landed near Rudkoebing after engine trouble, with both crews claiming fierce front line service and a preference for death over return.
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Associated
Copenhagen
Berlin
Serman Thuredey
Denmark Bay
J. ¥. Nicolal
Berlin University
Itvp
Tidende
Honors for Rainbow Division in France
American troops of the Rainbow division in Lorraine receive a French citation after a hundred days of service. The document praises the division for fine military qualities and outstanding spirit courage and discipline, stating they can take a glorious place in the line of battle.
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France
Lorraine
Austrian Losses In Italy Reach 120000
Paris reports a dispatch from Rome citing Correria d Italia that Austrian casualties since their Italy drive total 120000. Wyoming draft plans call for 1282 men between July 5 and 15 with a 1000 to leave by July 5 and 269 before July 16 to minimize disruption to agriculture and industry.
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Italy
la Liberties
Rome
Correria d'Italia
Wyoming
Ont Ray K. Olds
Crowder
Orowder
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Mao
British raid near the Scarpe penetrates German lines
London reports that in last night’s raid north of the Scarpe Scottish troops broke into German trenches, caused heavy losses, and took several prisoners. Dug-outs and several machine guns were destroyed with no further notable events today.
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London
Scarpe
Marine Casualties List Counts 127 Names Among Service Members
Washington reports the marine corps casualty list for today shows 127 names: 10 killed in action, 19 died of wounds, 98 wounded severely. The army list lists 38 names: 6 killed in action, 1 died of wounds, 3 died of disease, 27 wounded severely, 1 wounded, 1 degree undetermined.
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Associated Press
Washington
Marine Corps
Army
Airmens crash kills several airmen in multiple field incidents
At Payne field near Aberdeen Mississippi two planes crashed 1700 feet up injuring three aviators. Lieutenant Francia M Roberta from Watertown New York and Second Lieutenant Leon M Hines from Ellenwood Kansas died. Second Lieutenant Robert G Moore of Ohio was fatally injured. In Alabama near Taylor field Second Lieutenant Halbert Clark of Washington DC was killed and Cadet Erdman of Baltimore injured. In Tennessee near Parkfield Millington Cadet H W McClanahan of Lewisburg was killed after a loss of control during landing.
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Aberdeen
Miss
Payne Field
Francia M. Roberta
Watertown
N. Y
Leon M. Hines
Ellenwood
Kan
Robert’ G. Moore
Elwood Place
Ohio
Montgomery, Ala
Halbert Clark
Washington, D. C
Erdman
Baltimore
Taylor Field
Memphis
Tewon
H. W. McClapnahan
Lewisburg
Town
Parkfield
Millington
Tenn
Card Party At Odd Fellows To Aid Red Cross
W R CG announces a benefit card party Tuesday evening June 25 at Odd Fellows hall. Public invited to support the Red Cross.
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W. R. CG
Odd Fellows Hall
Stor Red Cross
Italians Push On Regaining Ground On Piave Front
Italian forces despite heavy Austrian attacks press the Piave line, regain positions on the Montello and Asiago fronts, with American pilots supporting Allied air operations. Vienna reports heavy fighting, several thousand prisoners taken as Austrians struggle to hold ground along the Montello and CaraolaPlateau.
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Associated Press
Asiago
Piave
Montello
Venice
Zensen
Lossop
Fossetia Canal
Adriatic
Corcellazzo
Tallang
Lassor
San Dona di Piave
Carao Platea
As Boss of the Roads Uncle Sam Lost $250,000,000 in 4 Month
Chicago dispatch reports federal operation of U S railways ran a 250 million dollar deficit over January to April. Revenue fell short of 60 million, with rental obligations exceeding 900 million. Net income for four months 1918 shown as 157,076,428, compared to 1917.
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Uncle Sam
Chicago
The
United
Clase
Movie Man Is Arrested for Embezzlement
BD Woodward, former president of the National Film Corporation of Englewood Colorado, was arrested in Denver on a warrant charging embezzlement of $15,000 in the corporation's checks. Stockholders ousted him earlier. he claimed the amount was salary under a three year contract. He was released after giving hand. He previously worked as a theater man in Kansas City and Onsale.
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Woodward
National Film Corporation
Englewood
Colo
Waddward
Kansas City
Onsale
Caddock Prevails in Heavyweight Bout at Night Meet
Marl Chaddock of Anita Iowa world heavyweight champion defeated Strangler Lewie of Lexington Kentucky by a large margin on points after two and a half hours of wrestling in Marl Chaddock Arena. Referee Ed Hoth of Chicago officiated. No wrestler secured a fall.
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Marl Chaddock
Anita
Iowa
Nathonal Army
Straggier
Lewle
Lexington
Paloty
Ed Hoth
Chicago
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National Film Corp
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