Weather notes warm spells and scattered showers across regions
Ohio and Indiana expect fair and cooler conditions Tuesday and Wednesday. Kentucky remains generally fair and warm, while West Virginia sees thundershowers then clearer on Wednesday. Temperature readings from multiple stations show varied highs and some precipitation. Cincinnati records June 17 1918 show clear weather with a high of 82 and a low of 68.
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Casualties of U S Marines in Overseas Service
Washington June 17 Major General Barnett Marine Corps commandant reports 717 total American marines casualties overseas through June 9 since landing. Includes 106 killed in action 58 died of wounds 533 wounded 1 missing and 1 prisoner in Germany among officers and enlisted men.
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Busch Estate Seized By U S Under Alien Property Law
Mrs Lily Busch widow of Adolphus Busch loses control of her US estate valued in the millions after the government seizes it under the alien property law. Alien Property Custodian Palmer named Union Trust Company of St Louis as depositary and plans a sale. Mrs Busch, 74, travels from Germany to seek custody and defend her US citizenship with her attorney Harry D Hawes.
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President’s emergency fund boosts war effort totals
The House approved a civil appropriations bill totaling 2.915 billion dollars for shipbuilding, the Presidents emergency war fund, and the Public Information Committee. The measure includes 50 million for the Presidents fund and 1.25 million for the Information Committee, with changes restricting use for draft-age salaries. The bill also advances to the Senate with savings redirected to regular appropriations mechanisms.
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Minnesota Gubernatorial Clash Ends After Heated Primary
In Minnesota on June 17 the Republican gubernatorial primary between Governor Burnquist and former Congressman Charles A. Lindbergh concluded after a day of heavy voting. Loyalty and patriotism dominated the race as Lindbergh led the Nonpartisan League campaign amid clashes with county officials and Home Guard groups. Political leaders expected a close result as supporters claimed both sides had strong backing.
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German Papers Mock U Boat Raids Threaten U.S. Ports
The State Department summarized German newspapers as boasting about submarines off the American coast and predicting scenes to frighten Wilson. One paper warned of cold marrow, another spoke of feared air attacks and looming bombardment of American ports. The editors ignored troop convoy details and submarine obstruction.
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Value of Labor Bureau Set Forth By President
President Wilson urges all war industry employers after August 1 to recruit only through the new United States employment service. He calls on industry to support the labor distribution body and stresses labor’s essential role in the national war effort. Secretary Wilson’s June 15 letter details the service and duties. The address frames labor and industry as critical to national victory and efficiency.
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Submarine Peril Triggers 25 Percent Bonus for Ship Officers
Washington June 17 The Shipping Board orders a wartime bonus of 25 percent of monthly wages for licensed officers on American coastwise West Indian and Central American trade ships. The bonus applies to Atlantic and gulf port operations, excludes harbor only vessels, and omits Railroad Administration ships. Existing wage scale reforms move officers into six classes with specific pay ranges, from Masters 230 300 dollars to Junior Officers 100.
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U Boat Destruction Details From Zeebrugge Mine Loss
A neutral correspondent relays the demise of a large German submarine from Zeebrugge, with only two of forty crew surviving after a mine strike. Desperate efforts to escape ended in mass deaths from air compression and submerged peril, described as a horrific final ordeal. A British trawler quickly moved to assist the rescuers and survivors.
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Yanks Struck by German Gas Attacks on Fronts in France
June 17 report says German raiders took a few American prisoners on the Luneville front after a patrol clash that killed one German and wounded another. Along the Marne the Germans used gas heavily at Bois Belleau and other areas while Americans held lines, crossed the Marne, and repelled attempts to cross. German losses were higher than American casualties in yesterday’s fighting.
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Big Events Possible If Austrian Drive Fails
Washington reports indicate Italian defense strengthens under reorganized forces while British and French units push back. Officers foresee a potential large counteroffensive by Italy and a German redeployment to Italy to shore up weak fronts if the Austrians falter, affecting western front plans.
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Latins Hold Ground But Drive Back Austrian Offense
In Rome on June 17 the allied lines resist the Austrian push along most of the Piave front. Italians, British and French counterattack in the hills and along the Piave, recapturing ground and strengthening positions at Montello, St. Andrea, Fossalata, and Capo Sile. Prisoners exceed 4,500 for the defenders, while Austrian claims total about 12,000. Emperor Charles is said to be at the front as reinforcements move south amid mounting pressure to show a strong war effort.
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Trench fever proven germ disease in U S troops
Tests on sixty six volunteers from American hospital and ambulance units in France show trench fever spreads by body lice. Blood and lice transmission caused infection in multiple groups, with illness developing 5 to 35 days after exposure. Army doctors believe findings will protect thousands of soldiers.
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