Kuehlmann Blames Russia for War in Reichstag Speech
German Foreign Minister Dr. Richard von Kuehlmann told the Reichstag that Russia and France abetted the war and England backed Russian plans. He outlined Germany’s aims for a free, strong existence and overseas possessions while rejecting prior concessions on Belgium.
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Senate weighs changing draft ages to 20 to 40
In Washington on June 25 the Senate debated raising the draft ages beyond 21 to 40 or 45 as an amendment to the army appropriation bill. Senator Hitchcock offered a 20 to 40 range, with allies in the U.S. and neutral foreigners subject to draft. Support cites urgent manpower needs. opposition questions current staff requests.
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Weather Summary for Ohio Indiana Kentucky and West Virginia
Ohio fair in north with local rains in south. Wednesday showers in Indiana and West Virginia. Kentucky fair Wednesday and possibly Thursday with warmer conditions. Temperatures show a high around mid 60s to 70s and rainfall totals of about 4.2 inches for the period comparing past years’ data.
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German Raider Seen in West Indian Waters
Masters arriving from Central and South America report a fast heavily armed German raider in West Indian waters. Described as a cruiser type with rakish build, the vessel did not attack two ships sighted, suggesting it may be a mother ship for submarines operating off the Atlantic coast.
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British Subjects in U S Called to Colors in Draft Pact
New York June 25 General W A White head of the British Recruiting Mission says British subjects in the United States aged 20 to 44 are covered by the American British Draft Convention ratified by the Senate. Seventy to eighty days remain for choice between enlisting with British Canadian forces or facing immediate draft. Ratifications to be exchanged within twenty days, after which sixty days allow voluntary enlistment under their own flag.
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Official Washington Views Von Kuehlmann Peace Offensive
Washington officials deem Dr. von Kuehlmann speech a German bid for peace talks rather than a new war plan. The move aims to shift blame to Russia, invite western negotiations, while entente powers and America push for continued war until victory.
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Swiss to Aid Yank Prisoners in Swiss Repatriation Talks
The United States asked Germany to allow a Swiss Commission to assess which American prisoners in German camps qualify as invalids for repatriation or neutral country internment in Switzerland. A detailed disability schedule was sent to Germany, with plans for rapid internment where applicable. The Swiss note welcomed U S cooperation but stressed equal rations for interned Americans with Swiss residents.
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Germanized News Prompts Fear Across Atlantic Ports
Passengers aboard a French steamer report pamphlets dropped by German airmen claim blockading New York raids and bombing as far west as St Louis. They say U S residents fear raids in Brooklyn cellars while Allied soldiers mock the flyers. French papers reproduced them in comic form.
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Irish Plot in Ireland Real Fact Shocks Britain
In the House of Commons Premier Lloyd George urges settlement of the Irish problem due to its impact on Britain and the United States war effort. Edward Short warns of a real German plot in Ireland linking German and Irish sources, noting ammunition shipments and submarines amid anti conscription unrest and Sinn Fein activity.
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Inquiry Unanswered on Seizure of U S Consulate
Washington reports another inquiry has been sent to Sweden about the reported seizure of the American Consulate and looting of an American hospital by Turkish troops at Tabriz Persia. The State Department has asked Sweden and Spain for quicker reports and may declare war with Turkey if Teheran’s report is confirmed.
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Draft Lottery To Draw Order Numbers For 800000 Registrants
The drawing will occur in the Senate Office Building with Secretary Baker blindfolded drawing the first capsule at 9 30 a m. The process will use five classes for registrants and determine only call order rather than service priority. Attaches of the Provost Marshal General will handle the capsules and read out each number.
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Wilson Approves Brief Congressional Recess For Revenue Bill
President Wilson approved plans for a short Congress recess while the war revenue bill is drafted by the Ways and Means Committee. Leaders from both chambers proposed a recess beginning early next month and continuing into August, with possible adjournment before July 4. The hearings will begin next week and officials expect no major war legislation to be delayed by the break.
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Fire sweeps Cle Elum business district
Fire in Cle Elum Washington destroys ten blocks of regidenévs and the business quarter. City officials estimate 1500 people homeless and property losses exceeding 1 million dollars.
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Government to take barge line on Tombigbee River
Washington announces a plan to run a government barge line on the Black Warrior Tombigbee route from Mobile toward Birmingham. C E Prouty urges adoption by Director General Mc Adoo, proposing purchase or lease of private barges and possibly new ones to speed coal transport to Mobile and New Orleans and relieve railroads of about one million tons annually.
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Confessed Deserters Bound for Ft. Harrison
Wisconsin soldiers Phil Kieba Martin Budish and Herbert Mahnke held in Greensburg Indiana after confessing to leaving Camp Hill Virginia without permission. They will be transported to Fort Benjamin Harrison tomorrow for disposition of their cases as ordered by Adjutant General Smith via the local Conscription Board.
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Beeson
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Explosion near Montreal damages property near tunnel
An explosion of dynamite near the Canada Northern Railway tunnel in Montreal caused extensive property damage and shattered windows a mile away. No injuries were reported.
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Montreal
Canadian Northern Railway
Prohibition Debate Deepens in Senate Hearings
The Senate Agriculture Committee reopened hearings on the Jones prohibition amendment to the $11 million emergency appropriation bill. Chairman Gore planned a Thursday vote. Opponents Hurley Colby Burleson and Gompers urged rejection citing harm to workers. supporters argued prohibition boosted labor efficiency.
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Italians Drive Forward in Mountain Front Fronts
Austrians retreat with heavy casualties as Italian forces on the Piave and mountain fronts, including Monte Grappa, seize ground and take prisoners. About 3,000 captives reported. Italian air forces claim nine enemy planes shot down.
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Austria War Machine Disabled for Months in Italian Victory
Washington reports Italy’s Piave triumph hurling Austria across the river in retreat. Officials caution on full enemy losses in men and material and doubt the Austrian army’s offensive value for months as morale and equipment repair lag. Further figures awaited to gauge broader military impact.
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