Russian Board of Munitions Aims to Speed War Effort
Russia creates a Board of Military Supplies with vast powers to direct private industry and fund armaments in response to Galicia campaigns. Emperor Nicholas urges continued war for Russian victory and peace only after crushing the enemy. Reports note heavy German Austro actions and Soviet losses as Russians retreat toward the Bug. Also: Archbishop Quigley near death in Rochester with a recap of his career.
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Smith Trial Ends Near as Judge Suggests Bathtub Scenario
London June 30 The George Joseph Smith trial nears a verdict. Prosecutor Bodkin and defense lawyer Marshall Hall address the jury. Hall argues the crimes may be among the most diabolical, while the judge invites jurors to consider bathtubs as a hypothetical scenario.
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Daughter of Clark Married in Al Fresco Ceremony
Thousands attend a gala outdoor wedding in Bowling Green as the Clark family celebrates a daughter uniting with another Clark daughter in a high society ceremony. The event drew notable guests and featured formal attire and celebratory sentiment.
Miss Genevieve Clark Weds James M Thomson at Honey Shuck
The wedding of Genevieve Clark daughter of Speaker Champ Clark occurs on the lawn of Honey Shuck Bowling Green Missouri with a large guest list from Missouri and beyond. Rev Robert S Boyd officiates as President Wilson and notable figures send costly gifts.
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3 Arrested In Huerta Conspiracy
Chaos in Mexico City described in dispatches to the U S government. Rioting and looting have cut the capital off from outside communication for twelve days. Zapatistas number about 25 000 and prepare to fight Carranza forces as they retreat from the city.
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Canada Steamship Sunk By Sea Wasp Off English Coast
Twenty nine lives were lost and ten injured when the liner Armenian was torpedoed off the English coast by a Sea Wasp. Canadian ship and crew faced a deadly encounter as the vessel went down.
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Sinking of British steamer and Armenian shocks U S
United States reports a British steamer Scottish Monarch torpedoed off Ireland with 16 missing from a 36 crew. In a parallel loss, the Armenian carrying mules from Newport News to England was sunk off Cornwall. 29 men, including muleteers, are listed as lost with several survivors reported. Officials seek full details to determine whether the Armenian was a war transport or unarmed merchantman. Names of missing Americans and victims are being compiled as inquiries continue.
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Tragedy on Gil bert Fox Farm Near Middletown
George Paullin, 62, a Jacksonboro farmer, shot his wife then killed himself at the Gil bert Fox farm near Middletown. The farm, birthplace of James Cox, ex governor of Ohio, had been bought by the Paullins.
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Hundreds of Plants to Shut Down in Chicago Strike
A general shutdown of allied building construction and material interests will take effect tomorrow to pressure settlement with organized labor. About 200000 workers, including several thousand teamsters and carpenters on strike since May 1, face unemployment as 70 yards of lumber, 44 brick yards, 24 lime kilns, 15 stone and sand firms, 48 sash mills, 10 planing mills, 2 terra cotta firms, 3 elevator firms, and 5 hardwood floor manufacturers close.
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Liberty Bell to Travel in New Steel Car for Expo
Preliminary tests show a specially built all steel car capable of carrying over 100000 pounds. A glass of water remained unspilled during a 55 mph test over yard switches. An axle powered generator will light hundreds of lamps during the journey to the California exposition. Cone Johnson is named by President Wilson as orator for Independence Square Fourth of July celebration preceding the departure.
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Hazing Arrests Continue at Naval Academy
Seven midshipmen at the Naval Academy were arrested on hazing charges involving new fourth class members. More arrests were expected as a board of inquiry, prompted by plebe disclosures, investigates. Admiral Fullam said the case would not delay the fleet sailing to San Francisco in July.
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Burton to address Cincinnati business men on South America trip
Former Senator Theodore E. Burton will speak to Cincinnati businessmen about lessons from his South America trip. The exact date is pending. He dodged questions about a possible presidential bid, noting one boom does not make a campaign. Senator Kenyon of Iowa will join Burton at the Cleveland meeting July 8 by the John Hay Club.
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Ban on suggestive dresses urged at Hartwell High
Cedar Point Ohio June 30 Too many high schools in the state include licentious dances in social work said Albert Powell Hartwell High School principal at the Ohio State Teachers Association. He urged school authorities to confront mothers over dress and conduct. Superintendent H V Hotchkiss of Akron was to be named president. About 1 000 teachers attended as Willis spoke tomorrow afternoon.
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Arrests Linked to Huerta Plot Reach Six in U S
Armed messengers reach Ray mining camp as 1 500 Mexican workers threaten trouble after Veracruz reports. In El Paso federal officials arrest General Marcelo Caraveo Ike Alderete and Frank Alderete in the alleged Huerta revolution plot. Bonds set at 5000 and 4000 respectively with six total arrests in the case.
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New Zionists Chief Elected In Boston Convention
The Federation of American Zionists, leading Jewish groups in annual conventions, tonight elected Dr. Harry Friedenwald of Baltimore as president. The decision sets a new leadership for the Zionist movement in the United States.
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