Short Line Railways Returned to Owners
About 1 700 short line railroads were turned back to private management by the Railroad Administration ahead of Congress action. Some 300 to 400 relinquished lines sought to stay under government control, with about 400 retained in the national system. Names of relinquished lines to be announced Monday. The President approved the action noting many lines did not need federal control and others would be considered for continued control if necessary.
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Associated Press
Washington
Railroad Administration
Congress
Dad
Railroa Tration
United States
McAdoo
Friends of the Lines
Wilson
Weather snapshot across states with temperatures and forecasts
Ohio, Kentucky, Indiana, West Virginia show mostly fair and warm conditions for Sunday and Monday with little temperature change. A chart lists current, high, and precipitation readings for stations including Cincinnati, Denver, San Francisco, Omaha, Montreal, and Memphis with historical June 29 1918 comparisons and hourly conditions.
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Ohio
Kentucky
Indiana
West Virginia
Cincinnati
Building Collapse Traps Dozens in Ruff Building Ruins
In Sioux City Iowa on June 26 a three story structure the Ruff Building collapsed after repairs caused a jack to fail. More than twenty are dead or missing with Chain Grocery Beaumont Braugner shop patrons clerks and workers among the trapped. Rescue efforts continue as officials list the missing and Charles Loiseth dies at the hospital.
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Associated Press
Sioux City
Chain Grocery
Beaumont & Braugner
Gty
Hans Asper
Ruff Drug Company
Louis Loiseth
Wedding spoiled by bride’s father shooting groom
Memphis, Tenn. June 29. Robert L. Temple a traveling salesman from Chicago was shot and killed as guests gathered for his marriage to Miss Lena Graham of Meridian Mississippi. Miss Lena Graham's father J. R. Graham a railroad conductor surrendered and admitted the shooting saying Temple was already married.
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Associated Press
Memphis
Tenn
Robert L. Temple
Chicago
Lena Graham
Meridian
J. R. Graham
Temple
Plans to extend economic aid to Russia proceed in Washington
Washington June 29 Preparations to extend economic assistance to Russia move forward despite reports of possible German military intervention. Officials decline comment on Russia developments while signaling no expected change in US policy. Plans hinge on western front events and German willingness to expand eastward. Shipping needs and tonnage settled. Pacific and Atlantic transports to be mobilized as needed. No clear sign of an early congressional address from President Wilson.
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Associated Press
Washington
Russia
Germany
United States
Pacific
Shipping Board
Atlantic
Wilson
Congress
Profiteering Probe Targets Major Meat Pack ers
The Federal Trade Commission reported broad profiteering across basic commodities after an exhaustive Senate inquiry. Five meat packers Armour Swift Morris Wilson and Cudahy are accused of monopolistic control and price manipulation pocketing 140 million dollars in 1915 to 1917.
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Associated Press
Washington
Senate
Federal Trade Commission
Commission
Armour
Swift
Morris
Wilson
Cudahy
Daily- Tribune Boosts Price Amid War Cost Pressures
Beginning with its Monday July 1 issue the Daily-not Sunday-Commercial Tribune raises weekly price to 10 cents delivered by carrier and 2 cents in holding, asserting the move is to offset rising production costs caused by the war despite most papers already increasing prices.
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Commercial Tribune
the Commercial Tribune
Canucks greet Yanks in Montreal visit
Montreal welcomed a battalion of American soldiers as they marched from the barracks to Fletcher's Field for a review by the Duke of Devonshire. He declared allied cooperation in the war effort while the troops toured the city with officers hosted by the provincial government.
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Associated Press
Montreal
Fletcher's Field
Duke of Devonshire
Canada
Dominion
United States
Senate Passes Record Army Bill in Major Expansion Push
The Senate approved a twelve billion dollar army appropriation bill, signaling support for a larger force beyond 3,000,000 men but rejecting a move to direct the President to raise 5,000,000. The measure heads to conference while preserving funding and authorizing further draft calls, with debates over expansion plans and draft-age limits.
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Associated Press
Washington
Senate
War Department
United States ends first war year with large trade surplus
Washington reports the U S closes its first fiscal year in wartime with a trade balance near 3 billion dollars. Exports total about 6 billion, while imports rise to roughly 3 5 billion. Government experts call the result gratifying as the balance fell 630 million from 1917.
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Associated Press
Washington
United States
South America
Ferocious New Hun Drives Threaten German Positions
Allied leaders anticipate a powerful German counteroffensive as new hostile units clash with advancing Allied troops. Territorial gains shrink German positions while maps show critical pressure points and shifting frontline dynamics amid ongoing combat operations.
Planes in Thousands Proposed by Handley Page Official
W H Workman, Handley Page representative, claims 10000 superaerial dreadnoughts could be produced in the United States and delivered by December 1, 1918. He says 10000 planes could reach France with guns bombs and aviators to defeat Germany within 30 to 60 days of start. Possible use of Azores volcano as guide and ten obsolete destroyers as lightships is suggested. Production would occur in Cleveland Buffalo Detroit and Grand Rapids with expert designers set to arrive.
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Associated Press
New York
Handley Page
United States
W. H. Workman
Handley Page, Limited
War Department
Aircraft Board
Workman
Azores
Page
Cleveland
Buffalo
Detroit
Grand Rapids
Reed Lets Loose A Tira de On Hoover In Senate Debate
In Washington on June 29 Senator Reed of Missouri assailed Food Administrator Hoover during a heated Senate debate over raising the minimum guaranteed wheat price. He cited a Federal Trade Commission report showing millers earned 45 cents a barrel on four million barrels of flour and accused Hoover of aiding packers. Other senators pressed for keeping the price high and warned of a potential House-Senate deadlock.
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Associated Press
Washington
Martin
Virginia
Senate
Gore
Oklahoma
Granna
McCumber
North Dakota
Borah
Idaho
House
Reed
Missouri
Hoover
Food Administration
Federal Trade Commission
Senator Reed
Commission
Yankee Troops Face Huns on Italy's Soil
Washington reports the first contingent of American troops has landed in Italy to reinforce General Pershing forces. Sanitary units lead the arrival with other special units. bulk combatants to be drawn from the western front. March notes five divisions returned from British training, Baker stresses plans depend on future developments.
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Associated Press
Washington
Italy
United States
General March
France
General Pershing
Western Front
United St
Baker
Pershing
Ameri
Americans Entertained by Italian Authorities in Rome
In Rome on Friday June 28 the entertainment of American soldiers continued as civil and military authorities and locals extended courtesy across the city. Italians demonstrated esteem and admiration for the fighting men of the United States, reflecting strong public sentiment.
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Associated Press
Rome
Presidential Veto Blocks Pneumatic Mail Tubes
President Wilson vetoes the Postoffice appropriation bill blocking further use of pneumatic mail tubes in six cities. The bill directs the Postoffice to retain tubes until next March while the Interstate Commerce Commission studies purchase viability. Contracts for tube operation in New York Brooklyn Philadelphia Chicago and St. Louis expire Monday.
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Associated Press
Washington
Postoffice
Postoffice Department
Interstate Commerce Commission
House
Senate
Wilson
Burleson
New York
Brooklyn
Philadelphia
Chicago
Allied Offensives Spread Across Western Front
The week ends with fresh Allied actions from Belleau Wood to Lys in Flanders. Americans near Torcy Bouresches seize high ground. French push near Soissons to depths of a mile. British strike on ridges, driving Germans back. World front volatility and influenza impact on German plans noted.
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Wer
Associated
Belleau Wood
Marne
Torcy
Bouresches
Soissons
Aisne
Honiton
Lys Salient
Flanders
Loss of 12 000 Men Conceeded by Wekerle
Basel, Switzerland report notes a concession of about 12 000 troops by Prime Minister Wekerle in ongoing negotiations. The item frames the strategic impact and potential political repercussions in the region.
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Wekerle
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Eagt
Senatore
Fall
New Mexico
William
Sen. Reed
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Milne&Sota
Can
March
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Cambrai
Piave River
Diaz
Piave
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Trotsky
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Siberia
Serhonoff
Austria
von Seydler
Basel
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