Italian and American Forces Report Gains on Various Fronts
The Italian War Office states that on the Montello the enemy pressure was met by counterattacks as Italian regiments, including the Pisa Brigade and the 29th and 30th, captured prisoners and seized enemy batteries. American lines near Chateau Thierry saw heavy fire but advanced, with strong counterattacks and air activity reported. Berlin says Allied attacks northwest of Chateau Thierry and near Noyon were repulsed with heavy losses on both sides and prisoners taken.
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Italian War Office
Montello
Case-Gheller-Bavaria
Nevasa
Pisa
Piave
Candela
Fagare
Sassari
209Th
Bisagno
Chateau-Thierry
Brasses
Belleau Wood
Berlin
Chateau Thierry
Noyon
Morris
Albert
American Artillery Pummels German Lands In France
With the American Army in France June 21 a Berlin report twists U S successes as artillery at midnight last night unleashed a torrent of projectiles into the woods near the front.
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AsSociated Press
France
Rainbow Division Receives French Citation
American Rainbow Division marked 100 days on Lorraine front and earned a French citation honoring its fine military qualities. The notice lauds the officers and men for spirit discipline and ready to take a glorious place in the line of battle.
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France
Lorraine
Ground Still Held, Says Austrian Report
Vienna reports Austrian defense remained firm against renewed enemy assaults on the Carso plateau and Montello. It notes heavy fighting across a twelve kilometer front with 3200 prisoners taken the day before, including 2000 by a Hungarian regiment.
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Associated Press
Vienna
London
Plave
Carso
Montello
Zegiger
British raids reach north of the Scarpe
London dispatch notes that in last night's raids north of the Scarpe Scottish troops penetrated enemy lines and engaged in advance actions. The report emphasizes renewed Allied activity and the ongoing northern front operations.
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Associated Press
London
No Front News As of Evening Communique
Paris dispatch reports the official notice says there is nothing to report from any battle fronts. No new movements or engagements are described in the evening communication.
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Associated Press
Paris
Italian ace Barracca missing after battle over Northdprn Italy
Sig ior Barracca Italy's premier aviator is missing after a clash with enemy airmen. His plane fell inside hostile lines after catching fire. He had taken to the air five times that day and previously completed over 1,000 flights and seventy bombing missions.
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Associated Press
Northdprn
Italy
Sigior’ Barracca
Vwinllav
Itvaval
American Troops Hold Western Front Line Mile Forty Miles
American soldiers are now holding the fighting line for a distance of thirty eight miles on the western front, according to members of the House Military Committee at a weekly conference with Secretary Baker and General March, chief of staff.
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Washington
House Military Committee
Baker
March
Ohio Court Clarifies Home Rule Power Over Utility Rates
The court states that fixing public utility rates is a police power and a local regulation, limited by state laws. Home rule allows municipalities to run purely municipal functions and related police powers but not in conflict with state statutes. Judge Wanamaker dissents, arguing cities may set rates. Judge Johnson did not participate.
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Columbus
Toledo
Ohio
R. M. Wanamaker
Akron
James G. Johnson
Toledo War Camp Proposal to Expand Motor Mechanics School
Major H. B. Woodworth proposed increasing capacity at the motor mechanics training school linked to Toledo University from 100 to 500 men. City officials consider spending about $150,000 for new concrete buildings to support the expansion.
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Associated Press
Toledo, O
H. B. Woodworth
Ohio
Motor Mechanics
Toledo University
Moonshiner Held After Wagon Load Seized Near Pound Gap
John Mullins, nearly 70, longtime moonshiner from the Cumberland Mountains, was arrested beside a roadside near Pound Gap with a wagon load of moonshine whisky. He had long been wanted by authorities.
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The
Commercial Tribune
Whitesburg, Ky
John Mullins
Cumberland Mountain
Pound Gap
Thefts Reported and Dog Bite in Price Hill Area
Harold Dorst reported bicycle theft from 2945 McMicken avenue on Friday evening. Stephen Meeks’s Ford touring car, Ohio license 225296, stolen from Sixth street between Main and Sycamore. Raymond Evans, 760 Chateau avenue, Price Hill, bitten on right leg by a dog on Haythorn avenue. treated by Dr. L B Cook of 3552 Warsaw avenue.
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Harold Dorst
McMicken Avenue
Spring Grove Avenue
Stephen Meeks
Gilmore Avenue
Oakley
Sixth Street
Main
Sycamore
Ohio
Raymond Evans
Chateau Avenue
Price Hill
Haywthorn Avenue
L. B. Cook
Warsaw Avenue
Wilson to Be Made Citizen of Florence
Florence officials announce President Wilson will be declared a citizen of Florence on the Fourth of July with a city parade ending at Palazzo Vecchio. Gabriele d Annunzio will deliver a balcony address, and an artistic parchment will honor him.
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Florence
Italy
Wilson
Flor
Ence
Palazzo Vecchio
Gabriele d'Annunzio
Four Berliners Escape by Air Route to Denmark
Four Berlin residents fled Thursday in two Albatross airplanes and landed safely near Rudkoebing, Denmark. Guards fired on the Baltic crossing. one plane was believed down but both occupants survived. Dr G F Nicola, former Berlin University physiology professor and author of a militarism critique, was among the travelers. The other albatross carried two German deserters. one wore infantry uniform with an iron cross.
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Associated Press
Copenhagen
Berlin
Germany
Denmark
Baltic
G F. Nicola
Berlin University
Rudkoebing
The
National Tidende
Ammunition Waste Stopped During War Training
Washington June 21. Firing of rifles machine guns and automatic rifles for qualification and extra pay was ordered discontinued today to prevent unnecessary expenditure of ammunition during the war. The usual training in rifle and machine gun practice on the ranges will be continued and extended.
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Associated Press
Washington
Brefore
Dr. W. O. Thompson Heads International Sunday School
Dr. W. O. Thompson president of Ohio State University was elected president of the International Sunday School Association during its quadrennial session in Buffalo New York. He succeeds E. K. Warren of Three Oaks Michigan.
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Associated Press
Columbus
W. O. Thompson
Ohio State University
International Sunday School Association
Buffalo
N. Y
Ohio State Sunday School Association
E. K. Warren
Three Oaks
Mich
Motor mail service surplus spurs national road plan
Washington reports a $200000 surplus for six months of motor mail operation. James I. Blakslee tells the House Postoffice Committee that legislation is needed to authorize building highways as part of a national system to extend the service across the United States.
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Associated Press
Washington
Motor Mail
United States
James I. Blakslee
House Postoffice Committee
Postoffice Department
After war problem keeps capital busy for Italy
Rome June 20 The Popolo Romano warns keeping war capital employed after hostilities ends is the greatest future danger and calls for plans to prevent inflation and dumping by using funds from wartime industries to sustain home industry.
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Associated Press
Rome
Popolo Romano
Italy
White House stance seen in Shipping Board amendment clash
Senator Thompson met with the President who affirmed no opposition to the legislation but objected to it interfering with essential war measures. The White House view was reflected in the Shipping Board members opposition to the amendment.
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Shipping Board
White House
Thompson
Quebec draft protest voiced by bombs
In Quebec on June 21 trouble over the military service act grows in several counties. A third bomb exploded today in Lotbiniere at Sainte Croix, with a prior blast near the mayor’s residence. Parading youths in other parishes defy registration as disturbances also surface in Nicolet County.
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Associated Press
Quebec
Lotbiniere
Sainte Croix
Nicalet County
Pershing Denies Reports On Negro Troops In France
Washington cable from General Pershing to Secretary Baker rejects German agent claims that colored soldiers face less dangerous work or are left undefended. He praises their spirit, training, and eagerness for heavy duty, noting four colored regiments in France and their documented losses.
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Pershing
Associated Press
Washington
War Department
Baker
France
Colored registrants called for Camp Sherman duty
Columbus Ohio June 21 1 000 colored registrants ordered to Camp Sherman Chillicothe Ohio for five days starting July 16. County quotas under the call have not been assigned.
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Associated Press
Columbus
Camp Sherman
Chillicothe
Bourgeoisie government formed in Crimea under Said Ahmet
In Moscow on June 21 a bourgeois government of Mohammedans led by Said Ahmet is reported to be formed in Crimea. He is pro Turkish and favors a protectorate. He said Germany discussed Crimea's status with Russia and warned Germany would not allow Russia to subjugate Crimea or other areas Germany liberated.
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Associated Press
Moscow
Said Ahmet
Cri
Ahmet
Crimea
Russia
Germany
Anarchist Deportation Bill Advances in Congress
Washington June 21 With no dissent the House passed a bill to deport aliens who subscribe to anarchism. The measure tightens immigration laws by removing the five year residence limit and targets those teaching anarchist principles. Rep Robbins urged death for German sympathizers amid wartime attacks including 134 fires causing 43 million dollars in losses.
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Associated Press
Washington
House
Senate
United States
Fey
Brave Kobayashi Dies After Midair Fire Over France
Sergeant Kobayashi a Japanese aviator in French service killed June 7 after engaging multiple German aircraft incendiaries ignited his petrol tank. He had earned a Doctor of Laws from the University of Paris and served in the Foreign Legion before joining Aviation Corps.
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Associated Press
Paris
Kobayashi
Petit Journal
University of Paris
Foreign Legion
Aviation Corps
Air Flight Plans Emphasize American Effort and Rivalry
Officers favor an element of friendly rivalry to be first to fly the ocean crossing. The plan hinges on American built night bombers and pilots. General Brancker rejects bannered “aces” praise and credits the hardworking reconnaissance crews for their dangerous hours of support.
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Gram
Brancker
Alleged Florida swindler claims mistaken identity
Habeas corpus filings aim to free Walter S. Zinn 23 of Columbus who was jailed over a Florida warrant for supposed wire tapping swindle involving W. J. Diefendorf of Ft. Plains N Y. Zinn posted 5000 bond and says he is the wrong man.
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Associated Press
Columbus
Franklin
Walter S. Zinn
de Land
Fila
Zinn
W. J. Diefendorf
Ft. Plains
N. Y
Florida
German Foreign Service Considered at Hamburg
Dr. Richard von Kuehlmann German Foreign Secretary arrived with Foreign Office officials in Hamburg. He led talks with Hamburg Bremen and Lübeck senate representatives and merchants on organizing the German foreign service, a long under consideration topic.
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Associated Press
Amsterdam
Richard von Kuehlmann
Foreign Office
Hamburg
Cologne
Bremen
Lubeck
Denial of Damaged Goods Sent to France
The American Committee for Devas tated France denied reports that millions of dollars' worth of building material sent from the United States to France for rebuilding villages were destroyed during the German advance along the Aisne. The cablegram from Paris caused unwarranted harm to relief efforts.
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Associated Press
New York
America
France
Aisne
Américan Committee For
Paris
Plainville Commencement Honors Patriotism and Music
Plainville School held commencement exercises Friday night featuring patriotic essays on Why We Fight the Germans and We Must Win This War, plus Our Flag and Americanism. Musical solos by Alice Dial Elizabeth Thomas and Ruth Shattuc accompanied patriotic songs. Pliny A. Johnston, Hamilton County Schools superintendent, delivered the address and A L Wilson presented the diplomas.
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Plainville School
Alice Dial
Elizabeth Thomas
Ruth Shattuc
Pliny A. Johnston
Hamilton County
Federal managers named for three railroads
Northwestern railroads will have new presidents as federal managers announced by Director R. H. Aishton. J. M. Hannaford of Northern Pacific W. P. Kenney of Great Northern and H. E. Byram of Chicago Milwaukee & St Paul named federal managers. Additional appointments include A. W. Trenholm G R Huntington and W W Walker in senior positions.
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Associated Press
ST. Paul, Minn
Northwestern Railroads
R. H. Aishton
Northern District
Mr. Aishton
J. M. Hannaford
Northern Pacific
W. P. Kenney
Great Northern
H. E. Byram
Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Railroad
Were Married by Wire at Camp Mills Telegraph Ceremony
Private D Rankin, artilleryman at Camp Mills near Mineola New York, wed Miss Theodora A Johnson of Cokato Minnesota by telegraph. The ceremony, the fourth telegraph wedding since Camp Mills was founded, took eleven minutes. Rankin and his bride formerly lived in St Joseph Missouri.
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Associated Press
Mineola
N. Y
D. Rankin
Camp Mills
Here
Theodora A. Johnson
Cokato
Minn
Rankin
St. Joseph, Mo
U. S. Troop Transport Shelled Two Days From Port
An American troop transport, previously a German liner, was shelled by a German submarine two days out from its Atlantic port of departure. A running hour long battle saw over 100 shots fired. the submarine’s longer ranged gun fired 35 shells, none hitting the ship, which escaped at high speed.
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Associated Press
Atlantic
Convention of Millers Set for July in Cincinnati
Invitations will go to 1500 small U S milling firms to attend a July convention in Cincinnati aimed at organizing on a war basis and aiding the government with food problems. Literature from the Cincinnati Chamber of Commerce will guide delegates, with Hoover expected to attend after accepting an invitation from C Freeman Little of Owensboro Kentucky.
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United States
Cincinnati
Chamber of Commerce
Herbert C. Hoover
C. Freeman Little
Owensboro
Syrian Temple N M S Stated Meeting Stated at Kaaba
Syrian Temple N M S holds a stated meeting at the Kaaba Scottish Rite Cathedral this Saturday evening at 7 p.m. Visiting Nobles urged to attend. Charless F. Hare Jr. Potentate and William Hartrs Recorder listed.
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Charles F. Hare, JR
William Hartrs
Obituary notices list multiple local deaths and funeral plans
Thomas J Chapman of 3350 Carthage avenue Clifton dies at 78 with funeral at his home Monday morning. Carrig Domsher nee Klayer dies June 20 at daughter’s home Walnut Hills with funeral Saturday. George Gerdes husband of Caroline dies June 21 at 1383 Myrtle avenue aged 74 with funeral arranged. Mrs Abbie Hoffman nee Shaffer dies June 21 aged 56 with funeral at 2860 Shaffer avenue Westwood Sunday. W L Woodward husband of Clara dies June 21 aged 64 8 months 5 days with funeral from Bond Hill Presbyterian Monday.
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Myrtle Avenue
Hoffman
Abbie
Shaffer
Shaffer Avenue
Westwood
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