Operators press unions to force right to join unions
In Saint Paul on June 14 the Commercial Telegraphers' Union of America and the Order of Railway Telegraphers demand Western Union obey National War Labor Board findings granting operator union rights. They warn of a looming strike if the deadline at noon tomorrow passes and praise Postal Telegraph Company for not discharging union members.
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Associated Press
ST. Paul, Minn
Western Union Telegraph Company
National War Labor Board
Ss. J. Kontnkamp
Commercial Telegraphers’ Union of America
Konenkamp
Railroad Telegraphers’ Organization
Postal Telegraph Company
Wilson
W Wilson
Western Union
Carlton
War Labor Board
Telegraph
Allies Preempt German Push as War Front Shifts
Washington reports details of the June 13 bombing raid by five American planes dropping eighty bombs and forcing three German pursuers to retreat. Analysts foresee a renewed German main thrust toward Amiens and the Channel coast, with strategic feints aimed at Paris and Compiegne. American aid is increasing as observers assess the battle's next phase.
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Associated Press
Washington
Pershing
Oen
France
Amiens
Channel
Autheuil
Chateau Thierry
Villers Cotterets Forest
Soissons
Forest
Compiegne
US will keep troops in France until inequality ends
President Wilson reiterates a steady and increasing American effort to send men and materiel to France until any temporary inequality of force is overcome. He praises cooperation with French forces and vows enduring justice through victory in the war.
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France
Wilson
United States
General Pershing
Liberation
Offensive to Capture Compiegne Fails as Casualties Stun Drive
A halted push toward Compiegne halted by heavy losses, with Allied troops delaying a bold drive toward Paris. Veterans praised for steadfast endurance amid costly resistance by German forces.
Coal Shortage Draws Attention at A F L Convention
In St Paul on June 14 representatives of the United Mineworkers' Union discuss a coming coal shortage this winter and push resolutions at the AFL convention. They back funding coal for New England by taxation, housing for workers, ending labor spies, and a minimum wage for government workers. The Senate is urged to consider these measures.
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Associated Press
ST. Paul, Minn
United Mineworkers’ Union of America
American Federation of Labor
New England
Congress
United States Senate
Weekend Weather Outlook Across States
Ohio shows fair Saturday with showers in the southwest, Sunday warmer. Indiana remains fair with Sunday partly cloudy skies. Kentucky expects fair conditions both days, with little temperature change. West Virginia may see thunder showers Saturday, then Sunday fair. Temperatures listed for stations include Montreal Jacksonville 76/92, Galveston 82/86, Pittsburgh Evansville, Duluth, St. Louis.
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Ohio
Indiana
Kentucky
West Virginia
Montreal
Jacksonville
Galveston
Pitteburg
Evansville
Duluth
Louig
Wee Eeree
England to Build Channel Tunnel Postwar Rail Link
Sir Arthur Fell chairman of the House of Commons Channel Tunnel Committee outlined postwar plans for a tunnel under the English Channel. He said the railway could run London to Constantinople with gauge preserved and might later extend from London to Calcutta, Cape Town and Peking once normal conditions return.
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Associated Press
London
English Channel
Arthur Fell
House of Commons
England
France
Constantinople
Calcutta
Cape Town
Peking
Battle with U Boat off Virginia Coast
Captain George Aitkin of the British steamship Author reports a day-long engagement with a German submarine seventy miles from the Virginia coast. The raider avoided close range and the armed guard fired at long distance for twelve hours with little effect.
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AsSociated Press
Atlantic
Virginia
George Aitkin
Aitkin
Bratland
Vinsend
Keemun Arrives Safely After Submarine Attack
The British steamship Keemun passed the Virginia capes safely after a German submarine attack off the Virginia coast. Navy officials gave no further details while a merchantman reported the freighter was attacked and sinking Thursday night. the master claimed the ship was shelled but sustained no serious damage.
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Atlantic
Virginia
Virginia Capes
Navy Department
Liberian Capital Declines Fortifications for Monrovia
Liberia will not fortify Monrovia and will rely on The Hague Convention for unfortified ports. After a German submarine shelled Monrovia, France and the United States offered coast defense guns, but Liberian authorities chose to depend on international law rather than building up armed defenses.
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Associated Press
Washington
Republic of
Liberia
France
America
Monrovia
West African
South Atlantic
Raleigh
Columbus Picked For 1919 National Sheet Metal Convention
Columbus Ohio was awarded the 1919 convention of the National Association of Sheet Metal Contractors. Officers elected include Arthur Lambeck as First Vice President Edwin L Seabrook as Secretary W A Fingle as Treasurer trustees Frank B Hiller and George A van Landegand with ties to Cleveland Holland and Baltimore and Philadelphia respectively.
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Associated Press
Milwaukeed
Wis
Columbus
Natinal Association of Sheet Metal Contractors
Arthur Lambeck
Edwin L. Seabrook
Philadelphia
W. A. Fingle
Baltimore
Frank. B. Hiller
Cleveland
George’. A. van Landegand
Holland, Mich
Japan Commands Top Commanders in War Council
A high level war council in Tokyo met with Prince Fushimi Field Marshal Yamagata and Terauchi the Premier. A joint conference of Field Marshals and Admirals was ordered for June 10 as entente powers press Japan to intervene in Russia. Major Pichon of France urged intervention in Siberia while Destree warned of German influence and the need to defend Trans Siberian rail links.
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Associated Press
Tokyo
Prince Fushimi
Yamagata
Terauchi
Oshima
Europe
Japan
Russia
Major Pichon
Siberia
Romania
Bucharest
A. I. Konovaloff
Trade and Industry
Jules Dee
Destree
Spe Cialist
Finland
M. Destree
Trans-Siberian
Teutons
Buchanan Monument Faces Senate Battle Over Buchanan Record
In Washington a Senate debate revived over erecting a Buchanan monument funded by Harriet Lane Johnson's will. Senator Lodge assailed Buchanan as one of the weakest presidents with a shadow of disloyalty for his slavery stance, while Senator Smith defended the measure approving a $100000 statue. The bill was laid aside until Monday.
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Associated Press
Washington
James Buchanan
Senate
Buchanan
House
Senator Smith
Maryland
Harriet Lane Johnson
Baltimore
Lodge
Massachusetts
Manchu Slays Prof Pozzi Then Kills Self in Paris
Maurice Manchu, a revenue official, killed Prof Samuel Pozzi at his home after a visit for an interview. He then shot himself in the temple and died instantly. Pozzi, a renowned surgeon and former senator, died two hours later at a nearby hospital. Letters found on Manchu showed premeditation and planned actions.
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Associated Press
Paris
Samuel Pozzi
Maurice Manchu
Manchu
Prof. Pozzi
Pozzi
Hawgs
Socialist Governor Candidate Arrested in Connecticut
Socialist candidate for Governor and party secretary Martin Plunkett was arrested in Wallingford by Department of Justice agents on espionage act charges. A truckload of socialist materials was seized and brought to New Haven for the hearing. Plunkett posted 1000 bail and faces further proceedings June 22. He has long been active in Connecticut politics. The arrest follows the recent detention of Socialist candidate John McCarthy for State Treasurer in Ansonia.
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Associated Press
New Haven
Conn
Martin Plunkett
Connecticut
Department of Justice
Wallingford
Plunkett
United States
William A. Wright
John McCarthy
Ansonia
Prohibitory Amendment Faces Senate Hearing on War Prohibition
Washington June 14 The Senate Agricultural Committee reconsidered its earlier vote and will hold hearings next week on Senator Jones of Washingtons national prohibition proposal during the war. The committee kept its earlier action against the Randall prohibition amendment from the emergency agricultural appropriation bill.
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Associated Press
Washington
Senate Agricultural Committee
Senator Jones
Smith
South Carolina
Norris
Nebraska
Randall
Wilson
India backs Allied cause in Imperial War Cabinet address
The Maharaja of Patiala in London declared India will do its full share for a common empire and the Allied war effort. He said India rejects German propaganda, will meet recruitment needs, prevent German influence, and safeguard borders amid fears of Russian upheaval.
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Associated Press
London
Ottawa
India
Maharaja of
Shortage of Men Near in War Industries
Federal employment chiefs at the national war labor conference were told that war industries lack sufficient manpower and no delay is acceptable in placing workers where needed. Nathan A. Smyth outlined unskilled labor recruitment to be run by the service after July 15 with agents in every county and township. Louis F. Post said closer labor capital ties help eliminate inequalities.
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Associated Press
Washington
Federal Employment Service
National War Labor Conference
Department of Labor
Nathan A. Smyth
Louis F. Post
Form Organization Against Propaganda of the Pro Germans
In New York on June 14 the Roman Legion of America was formed to counter German propaganda against Italy. Italian birth or descent citizens from many cities created regional committees to refute Teutonic reports about Italy. Dr. Antonio Stella was elected president and the group pledged loyalty to the government with a wide, multi-regional campaign plan and clerical representation on the executive body.
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Associated Press
New York
Roman Legion of America
Italy
Italian Chamber of Commerce
Teutonic
America
Legion
East
Middle West
Far West
Antonio Stella
Taxes on Profits Due Today With Brief Grace Period
Washington June 14 Taxes on income and excess profits are due by tomorrow night with a provision allowing payment delay until June 25 without penalties. The law requires payment by June 15 or ten days after demand. Some large taxpayers may use the brief extension to delay without penalty while collectors stay open late to take payments.
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Associated Press
Washington
General Guillaut transferred to Paris Military Governor post
Paris reports General Guillaut has moved from Commander-in-chief of allied Balkan operations to Military Governor of Paris responsible for defense. He succeeds General Dubail, who becomes Grand Chancellor of the Legion of Honor. General Florentin previously held the honor.
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Associated Press
Paris
Guillaumet
Balkans
A. Y. E. Dubail
Dubail
Legion of Honor
Georges A. Florentin
No infantry fighting on Paris front amid artillery activity
French official report notes no infantry action Friday on the battle front. Artillery was active in Hangard Wood south of the Aisne and around Villers-Cotterets to Chateau Thierry. Americans on the line near Chateau Thierry. German offensive toward Paris checked. Montdidier-Noyon and Soissons-Villers Cotterets sectors suffered heavy losses.
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Associated Press
France
Germany
Montdidier
Compiegne
Paris
Atlantic Ocean
Hangard Wood
Aisne
Villers-Cotterets
Chateau Thierry
Hangard
Villers-Coteterets
Lake Ochrida
Devoli
Montdidier-Noyon
Soissons-Villers- Cotterets
Noyom Galient
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Petain
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Balttonadf
Kaiser
Keemun
Goungil
Noyon
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