Hospital ship Llandovery Castle sunk by submarine
A German U boat torpedoed the hospital ship Llandovery Castle off Ireland on June 27. Of 258 aboard including 80 Canadian Army Medical Corps personnel and 14 nurses, only 24 survived. The attack, claims of aviation connections, and subsequent shelling of boats are reported with details from the Canadian Red Cross and Admiralty records.
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Associated Press
London
Llandovery Castle
Engand
Canada
England
Lyon
Nhe
Red Cross
Major Lyon
Admiralty
Isyon
Montgelas backs League aim to prevent future war
In Berlin Tageblatt the pamphlet by Viscount Grey is praised. General Count Max Montgelas argues the sole war aim worth immense sacrifice is to prevent a repeat of the four years of terror. He says imperialistic aims ruin nations and that war cannot yield a true victory for either side.
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Associate
Amsterdam
Berlin
Russians Edge Toward Whirlwind Change in Russia
Washington dispatches report a state of war in Archangel province, a manifesto by Grand Duke Michael urging overthrow of the government, and Bolshevik delays dissolved by Czecho-Slovak forces. Arctic port of Kola holds vast allied military supplies. German interest seeks capture or transfer via Finnish White Guards.
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Michael
Moscow
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Shanghai
Reuters Limited
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America
England
Russia
Siberia
Ukraine
Washington
Weather Summary for Ohio Indiana and Nearby States
Fair conditions for Ohio and Indiana with gradually rising temperatures. Kentucky and West Virginia expect fair skies and warmer temperatures into midweek. Temperature readings from major stations show highs around the upper 60s to mid 70s and clear to partly cloudy conditions. rainfall is minimal.
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Ohio
Indiana
Kentucky
West
Virginia
Prohibition Tightened for Army Liquor in Private Homes
Washington reports new rules bar furnishing liquor to officers and men in private homes near camps. Dry zones now extend to camps with up to 250 soldiers stationed more than thirty days, with limited exceptions if a camp lies within a city where liquor sale is legal. The changes follow guidance from the Attorney General, the Judge Advocate General, and the Training Camp Activities Commission.
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Associated Press
Washington
Wilson
Baker
Commission On Training
U City
Attorney General
Judge Advocate General
Commission On
Prohibition as War Measure Pushed by Senate Leader
Senator Gore announced plans to bring up the $11,000,000 emergency appropriation bill with an amendment prohibiting manufacturing beer and wine and selling distilled spirits. Some prohibitionists fear pending bills and vacation absences may push prohibition legislation past the recess.
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Washington
Senate
Gore
Agriculture Committee
Columbus Carmen Strike Called Off by Union
The Columbus street car strike ended after a conference arranged by Fred C. Croxton on behalf of the National War Labor Board. The union says several members were discharged for union membership while settlement focuses on reinstatement and recognition pending War Board action.
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Associated Press
Columbus
Carmen
Columbus Railway, Light and Power Company
Fred C. Croxton
National War Labor Board
Washington
Ohio
Activfg
Federal War Labor Board
Car Men’s Union
Croxton
George F. Miles
War Labor Board
Miles
Federal Board
War Board
Government to control telegraph and telephone systems
President Wilson endorsed a bill authorizing government control and operation of telegraph and telephony during the war. Cabinet officers urged swift House action before recess, while Senate opposition could delay. Postmaster General Burleson urged urgency as disruption threats loom over military and public activities. House committee to hear officials tomorrow.
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Associated Press
Washington
Wilson
Capitol
Baker
Daniels
Burleson
Aswell
Louisiana
House Interstate Commerce Committee
Senate
Wach Foresees No Government Action Halting Telegraph Union Plans
Edward F. Wach, delegate elect to the West Union employees convention in Chicago July 10, said government action to seize telegraph lines would not affect the formation of a new organization. Delegates from across the United States and Canada will attend.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Edward F. Wach
West Union
Western Union
Tvonight
United States
Canada
Special election set for August in Fourteenth District
Governor Cox issues proclamation for a special election in the Fourteenth Congressional District to nominate a successor to Congressman E Bathrick of Akron, who has died. The poll is scheduled for August 13.
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Columbus
Cox
Fourteenth Congressional District
E. Bathrick
Akron
Netherlands to export potatoes to belligerents claims
Washington dispatch reports The Hague says Holland will export potatoes to all belligerents. US officials note 50 000 tons pledged to Germany may mask aid to Germany. Germany reduces weekly allotment while Britain pact tensions rise. Dutch grain shipments to maintain U S food agreements face possible retaliation if 50 000 tons go to Germany.
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Associated Press
Washington
Hague
Netherlands
United States
Holland
Germany
Great Britain
Ciermany
Yanks Await War Test as Germans Shift Pressure
American and Allied officers anticipate a renewed German offensive on the western front near Chateau Thierry and Compiegne. Secretary Baker hints at a first army corps under Hunter Liggett forming from regular divisions to block a Paris thrust as plans for a six division corps near 220000 men advance. By July Fourth, officials expect one million American troops in France and a major signaling note for the holiday.
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Associated Press
Washington
West Front
Geo Pershing
Chateau Thierry
Paris
Compeigne&teway
Baker
First Army Corps
Hunter Liggett
Althou
Liggett
Robert L. Bullard
Omar Bundy
Joseph T. Dickman
Cantigny
Gragpal
March
France
General Pershing
Navy to speed up completion of big three year program
Navy Secretary Daniels announced steps to accelerate construction of the remaining 48 vessels in the 156 ship three year program authorized by Congress. He said the act makes beginning construction obligatory and noted an extra 100 million dollars is available for torpedo boats destroyers submarine chasers and other naval craft. The latest remarks accompanied the naval appropriation bill signing by President Wilson.
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Congress
Navy Department
Daniels
Wilson
Noel Pemberton Billing Removed From House of Commons
Noel Pemberton Billing, MP for Hertfordshire, refused to yield to the Speaker and was forcibly removed after a disorderly display while pressing a motion on internment of enemy aliens. The House, on Andrew Bonar Law’s motion, suspended him for the rest of the session. Billing, a former soldier, actor, airplane builder and promoter, has had a lengthy and controversial parliamentary career.
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Associated Press
House of Commons
Noel Pemberton-Billing
Hertfordshire
Premberton- Billing
House
Andrew Bonar Law
Pemberton-Billing
Congress Deadlock Over Wheat Price Increase in Senate
The Senate rejected by 46 to 19 a move to drop the price increase to 2.50 per bushel for wheat, prolonging the dispute on a 28 million dollar agricultural bill as conferees prepare to report disagreement and the House weighs the matter.
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Associated Press
Washington
Senate
Marlin
Department of Agriculture
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Congress
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Democras
Ashurst
Beckham
Fletcher
Gerry
King
McKellar
Pittman
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France
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California
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Norris
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Sherman
Smoot
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Wadsworth
Watson
Food Administration
Friends of
Italians Repel Austrian Mountain Attacks Near Asiago
Rome reports heavy Austrian assaults against Monte di Vall and Col del Rosso repulsed by Italian artillery and infantry. More than 2,000 Austrian prisoners taken. Italian losses light. Air forces participated. gains include higher ground north of the Venetian Plain.
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Associated Press
Rome
Monte di ‘Vall
Asiago
Col del Rosso
Monte di’ Valella
Daone
Giudicaria
Meugna
Eka
Vienna
Enem
Cna
Digz
Brenta
Tigtians
Prisoners Taken in German Offensive Report
Berlin reports Allied prisoners captured since March 21 total 191,454 with 93,939 British and 89,099 French. rest shared by Portuguese Belgian and American forces. About 2,000 generals and 3,100 officers among the British and French losses noted.
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Associated Press
Berlin
War Office
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