Austrian Offensive Reaches Rothen Backed Retreat Across Piave
In the war review of June 24, Austrian forces fail to crush Italy and retreat before Italian and Allied counterattacks. The Piave front holds as Austrians flee toward the eastern bank with 180000 losses reported and pontoon bridges swept away by floods aiding Italian defense. Allied troops including British and French units aid the Italians in defending the Montello plateau and Venetian plains. The second phase may begin as Austrians redeploy behind the northern mountains. In France and Flanders German forces restrain attacks pending a new offensive.
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Italy
Plave
Montello
Adriatic Sea
Ttallans
Victor Em Manuel
Asinga
Piave
Julian Alps
Venetia
Ballantry
France
Flanders
Y. M. C. A. Workers Cited for Bravery on Front
Paris reports that Y M C A workers on the American front northwest of Toul are recommended for citations for exemplary conduct during the fight at Nivray. Gas shelling is constant and active. canteen workers operate behind masks for hours and supply truck drivers also wear masks.
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Paris
Escaping Steam Sprays Passengers on Express
About 15 people were injured, 12 seriously, when an exhaust valve on a locomotive blew out spraying steam through rear coach windows of the Gilt Edge Express from New York to Boston at Saybrook Junction. None believed fatally hurt.
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New London, Conn
New York
Boston
Saybrook Junction
New York, New Haven & Hartford
Americans in France Reach 200000 Troops Ahead of Schedule
Washington reports General March says 200000 American soldiers are in France, with 12000 Marines among 900000 stationed there. He praises all troops and notes Teutons hold but may launch a new drive while Austrians gain little along a 200 mile front. Piave floods hinder Austrian pontoon lines. seven pontoons rebuilt.
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Washington
General March
France
America
Murch
March
Teutons
Venice
Sugar restrictions tightened for manufacturers nationwide
Washington report says effective July 1 new regulations by Food Administrator Hoover will curb sugar use by manufacturers. Target is a three pound per capita monthly ration. non essential goods get 50 percent of normal. Ice cream makers, soda fountains, and fruit preservers face reduced allowances to 70 60 and 60 percent respectively.
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Washington
Bso
Hoover
Wheat Prices May Be Boosted Above Present Minimum
Government moves to raise wheat prices above the $2.20 a bushel minimum with Hoover approval. An executive order under the food control law grants blanket authority to the Food Administration Grain Corporation in New York to set higher prices at primary and other markets.
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Washington
Hoover
Food Administration Grain Corporation
New York
Pershing's wounded reach Fort McPherson hospital
The first detachments of Pershing's troops who were gassed and wounded have arrived at Fort McPherson hospital in Baltimore on June 24.
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Baltimore
Pershing
Fort McPherson Hospital
Reindeer Meats Headed for Seattle Menus
Seattle plans to add reindeer steaks and chops as 450 slaughtered reindeer from Nome land in Seattle stores. Eskimo herders killed the herd and stored carcasses for shipping by boat The Victoria is expected back around July 1 to deliver the meat destined largely for Minnesota.
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Seattle
Nelaska
Victoria
Minnesota
Senate to reopen hearings on Jones prohibition rider
The Senate Agricultural Committee will resume hearings on the Jones prohibition amendment to the emergency agricultural appropriation bill to assess its impact on war labor. Hearings were postponed due to shipping board absences and will resume next week after testimony suggesting beer bans could cut shipyard worker efficiency and reduce tonnage output by about 25 percent.
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Washington
Senate Agricultural Committee
Shipping Board
Colby
Unbearable Austria Crisis Amid Wage Demands and Shortages
Amsterdam reports Austria nears breaking point as government workers demand a 50 percent wage rise while the state cites budget limits. Arbeiter Zeitung describes widespread hunger from shortages of potatoes fats and flour, with Kyiv grain supply cited as scarce and censored details omitted.
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Amsterdam
Austria
Vienna Arbeiter Zeitung
von Seydler
von Wemmer
Gloeckel
Arbeiter Zeitung
Vienna
Ukraine
Leading American Ace Missing After Battle
First Lieut Frank L Baylies of New Bedford Massachusetts, the top American ace in the French flying corps, is missing after a six mile line battle on June 17 with four German single seaters. Baylies had 12 aerial victories since February 1918, was promoted from corporal to sergeant to first lieutenant, awarded the Legion of Honor on June 16, and had prior French citations. He was 22 years old.
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Paris
Flying Corps
Frank L. Baylies
New Bedford
Mass
Baylies
Dubonnet
Macr
Stock Escadrille
LB Baylies
Government Warns of Over-optimism in Europe
Washington reports officials cautioned against over-optimism from strikes peace demonstrations and food riots in Austria noting such actions have preceded Teutonic offensives. Germany is sending grain and potatoes to Austria to ease conditions there.
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Washington
Austria
Germany
Packers Sold Bad Meat In Government Ham Trade Case
Navy and naval reserve personnel escaped decayed meat thanks to inspection officers who rejected the meat as unfit for consumption. The testimony came during a Federal Trade Commission inquiry into charges that Wilson & Company packers sold bad hams to the government.
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New York
Naval Reserve
Federal Trade Commission
Wilson & Company, Packers
Bisbee Sheriff Accepts Responsibility for Deportations
Bisbee Arizona June 20 Harry Wheeler former Cochise county sheriff in charge of deporting 1186 copper mine workers and others last year cables from France to the Bisbee Review taking responsibility Wheeler now a U S army captain Twenty one prominent Bisbee men were indicted by a federal grand jury in connection with the case
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Bisbee
Ariz
Harry Wheeler
Cochise County
France
Bisbee Review
Wheeler
United States Army
Transferred to Camp Kearny Letter from Richard Trescott
Richard M Trescott of Company E 160th Infantry describes travel from Camp Lewis to Camp Kearny California. He notes Bakersville sightseeing, extreme heat over 100 degrees, quarantine risk, split company assignments, long travel and multiple injections, with a possible trip to San Diego after payday.
Kept press fight over Townley’s alleged influence in Idaho
A hostile tirade claims the Non-Partisan League and its press spread a lie that most newspapers are honest except League papers. It accuses Townley and associates of attempting to corrupt editors, coercing Idaho editors, and using deceptive tactics to fund his political ring with farm member dues.
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Aader
League
Townley
Townly
Idaho
Bunko
United States
Glorious Victory Message From Berlin June 1918
A World War I style wireless message from Berlin dated June 24 1918 to Emperor Karl of Austria in Vienna celebrates a victory. It includes cynical taunts toward Americans and mentions Ludendorff and supply ideas such as sauerkraut and breweries.
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Berlin
Austria
Karl
Vienna
Ludendorff
Hungary
Wilhelm
Methodist Notes on Rev R H Stone Visit for Montana Wesleyan
The Rev R H Stone of Glasgow will speak in Chateau Sunday and for part of next week to support Montana Wesleyan. He is described as a fine speaker and successful pastor. A Wesleyan President’s telegram says Montana Methodists are thriving despite crop conditions and the campaign is going over the top.
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R. H. Stone
Glasgow
Montana Wesleyan
Stone
Chateau People
Wesleyan
Montana
Non Partisan League Urged to End Nebraska Work
Nebraska state council of defense orders the Non Partisan League to discontinue its activities in the state until victory is achieved. The council claims the league's war program and principles threaten the country and that socialists are operating as organizers for the league in Nebraska.
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Nebraska State Council of Defense
Nonpartisan League
League
Nebraska
Lillian Greuze in I The Recoil at the Royal Theatre
Lillian Greuze star of New York's French theatre and film, appearing with William Courtenay in Pathe's I The Recoil at the Royal theatre Tuesday, is noted for collecting gems and wearing costumes, including Marie Antoinette's necklace. She espouses careful dress and negligee design, showcasing a pink crepe negligee with Angora fur trim and a black taffeta evening gown.
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Lillian Greuze
New York
William Courtenay
Pathe
Royal Theatre
Marie Antoinette
Miss Greuze
France
Kept press and farm speakers rile Idaho voters
A Republican letter from Orofino Idaho attacks the non partisan league for distributing speakers paid by farmers. It claims the league remains unchallenged and dedicated to farmers' dollars, labeling it a kept influence in politics.
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Orofino
Idaho
Live Wire in Your Business Columns Offer Local Ads
A quotable push for using business columns to tell neighbors what you offer. This guide encourages brisk, direct messaging to attract customers and build community visibility.
Sprinkling District No 1 Created for Chateau Montana
The Chateau town council on June 10 1918 passed on first reading a resolution creating Sprinkling District No 1 to sprinkle Main Avenue Fifth to First and First Street Second Avenue NW to First Avenue N. E. and Second Street from First Ave NW to Main Ave. The 1918 sprinkling cost is ten cents per linear foot of frontage. Assessments will be proportional to frontage on Main Avenue First Street and Second Street within the district. Public hearing will be July 1 at Larson block council chambers.
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Chateau
Montana
Main Avenue
Fifth Street
First Street
Second Avenue
N. W
First Avenue N. EB
Second Street
First Ave
Main Ave
Larson
J.C. Morgan
John W. Hall
Notice of Sale of Real Estate in Montana Estate of Yeager
Public auction to sell at the court house in Chateau Montana the real property of H W Yeager deceased. The sale is subject to court confirmation and terms require ten percent cash with balance on confirmation or approved credit up to one year. Deed at purchaser expense. Earl Yeager administrator with the will annexed. First publication June 21 1913.
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District Court
County of
Teton
Montana
HT. W. Yeager
Court House
Chateau
County of Teton
Hl. W. Yeager
State of
Earl Yeager
H. W. Yeager
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Trian
Count Plunkett
Sinn Fein
Senate
Camp Kearny
Calif
Camp Lewis
California
Bakersville
Teton Bunch
San Diego
Richard M. Trescott Co
Camp Kearny, Calif
Methodist Notes
Luther
Burbank
Luther Burbank
the Vegetable World
the Ranchers Hail & Fire Insurance Company
The Mutual Company_of Montana Farmers
S. H. Wells
Commercial Hotel
Choteau
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