Hunger drives Austrian hunger offensive against Italy
June 24 dispatch reports Austrian drive against Italy described as a hunger offensive. Prisoners, from officers down to regimental commanders, recount looting including cows, clothing, foodstuffs, and wine. Italians allegedly traded meals for wine and bread while archives show improvised shelter and weak provisions among captives. The piece notes medals on Austrian officers and varied prisoner ages with dire food conditions.
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Austria
Italy
Peld Mor Hal Conrad von Zetzenort
Archduke Charles
Waines Lose Thirty One Washington Protest
Unclear text reports casualties and injuries from a Washington event on June 22. Source mentions thirty one dead and many wounded, with scattered phrases about victims and casualties. No clear names, places, organizations, or dates beyond June 22.
Elko Observes Fourth of July with morning program
A July Fourth observance will be held in Elko from 9 30 to noon featuring local excerpts and a band concert. The program includes patriotic selections and a community sing along, with festivities also planned at Lamoulie and Carlin.
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Bradley Opera House
Elky
Wilson
Lamoille
Carlin
la Mollie
Senate
Mir Wo M Wilny
Metropolis
Addieta
Cape Goo
Jensen
Actine
Council of Defense
Cydiumunity
Speres
Charles Cantwell
Tadied
Elke
Crete
Ku Klux Klan Busy Across Southern States
The Ku Klux Klan is growing and expands its influence across Texas Oklahoma Louisiana Tennessee Mississippi South Carolina Georgia and Florida. Reports describe vigilantism and severe punishments including death for evildoers as the organization extends through hundreds of communities with warnings and fear.
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Memphis
Tenn
Ku Klux Klan
Ascune
Texas
Oklahona
Lawisiina
Tenne
Mississippi
South Carolina
Georgia
Florida
Elieker
Mort
United States
Khan
Inert
Monantel
War Council Calls County Boards To Meet In July
The county council of defence convenes a war council meeting in July to discuss matters of deep importance. Members from the district board of the county and other parish representatives have been requested to attend, with efforts to ensure attendance across the county.
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County Council of Defence
Ower Council
Ten Bert
Ecounty
Baseball Takes Well In Europe New York
War era notes discuss tentative plans for an international baseball and track event near Europe with entries from Belgium France Canada and the United States. The piece highlights potential Olympic substitutes and mentions recent American military teams touring Europe while detailing a Crystal Palace crowd scene and early enthusiasm for cross-border athletic competition.
Elko Water Company appeals for strict conservation
Yesterday a storm damaged main supply pipes and only reservoirs north of town hold water. Officials urge residents to use only what is absolutely necessary, avoid waste, and not draw extra in anticipation of a longer outage. Repair timelines depend on damaged dam and poor road conditions hindering access to pipes. Cooperation is essential to restore normal service quickly.
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Elko Water Companys
Dhaiate
Ebed
Circus Train Wreck Kills and Injures Hagen Shows
A Michigan Central train wreck near Ivanhoe Ladiena on a Michigan City to Hannaunnid route killed and injured many Hagenbweb Wallace circus members. The crash sparked fires, 73 wounded accounted for initially, with many fatalities feared among performers and handlers. High casualties left crews scrambling for hospital care at Gury and Ham hospitals. the death toll was estimated around sixty seven.
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Chicago
Associated Preas
Ivanhoe
Viory
Ladiena
Michigan
Michigan City
Hannaunid
Sandor
Secon
Py Associated Preas
Te W. Landman
Pas Ormger
Michigan C+neral
Taaidman
Ieroid
Touney
Beyer
Ani
Cottrell
Larry la Peart
Mark Adams
Joe Core
Disloyal Teachers Convicted in Springfield Court
The Springfield case reveals teachers labeled as disloyal examined by judges. A verdict of guilty on loyalty charges followed official review of certificates and reverence to the flag.
Curtiss Airplane Men Arrested by Government
Airdrome workers from Curtiss are reported arrested by the government on charges tied to willful damage and theft of government war materials. The incident centers on alleged violations during wartime production activities involving Curtiss facilities.
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Elmira
Dune
Associated
Fleetor Torberd
Terenen
Curtisa Avrtory
Thames
Bert
Army Triumphs In Epic Eleven Inning Baseball Win
An Olympic era style recap describes a tense baseball game where the Army and an opposing team traded tied scores deep into extra innings. After the eleventh frame the Army finally secured a victory, overcoming early lead reversals and a stubborn foe.
War Department plans for heavy artillery expansion
The War Department seeks a vast buildup of heavy siege and field guns to push warfare beyond trench fighting on the Western front. Approval from the House Appropriations Committee funds these plans with nearly five and a half billion dollars, backed by the interim War Council and General Pershing.
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Washington
War Department
House Appropriations Committee
War Council
General Pershing
Woman Saves Austrian by Talk from Window in Berkeley Springs
Mrs Annie Ambrose a local leader delivered a patriotic speech and urged calm as a naturalized Austrian boarder, a servant girl, and a theater audience looked on from a window in Berkeley Springs West Virginia. The scene drew attention to community solidarity amid tension during the incident.
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Berkeley Springs
W.va
Annie Ambrose
Warnetivnies
Sunday Burial Day Tuners End Proposed by Association
A local association urges stopping Sunday funerals as they consume public time and labor. Funeral directors, as cemetery employers, argue they must forgo a day of rest and pay to accommodate service demands.
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Fertul
San Uy
Baby Falls From Third Story Window in Stroll Hotel
A three story window accident left a child with minor bruises after tumbling onto a concrete sidewalk. The parents were reportedly nearby and the window was left open during the incident. Police investigated the scene and the mother faced questions about supervision.
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Baby
HP Apa
Tina
Washouts Block Nevada Railroad Repairs Loom
The Sev writs report extensive washouts along the Nevada railroad section between Tuthe Mountain and Anetin. Heavy rains have damaged tracks and trestles, halting traffic and requiring costly repairs to restore service.
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Washouts
Nevada Railroad
Lively Music Features Funeral of Agnostic William T Kicklin
William T Kicklin, a noted agnostic, died at ninety two. A will noted his wishes for a private funeral with lively music by a band. The service was held at the cemetery where a monument bearing his sculptured likeness stands above his grave.
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Paris
William T Kicklin
Fenestie
20000 Men in France Inch Toward War Time Push
Allied war bulletin reports 20000 men now in France as the United States accelerates its mobilization. General March states the U S is five months ahead of its plan to field an army in France, with shipments reaching about one hundred thousand weekly.
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Amarteats
Yesterdagy
Tines
Wilterine
Tideby
Crystal Palace
Kinki
Minnie Cort
Bale
Atrike
Washington
Associated Fresh
General March
Tien
United States
France
Ue Era
Attempt on Life of Emperor Charles of Austria Reported
London June 22 reports from Amsterdam via Central News say an attempt was made on Emperor Charles of Austria. The reports are unconfirmed and currently circulating on the Amsterdam Exchange.
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London
Associated Press
Amsterdam Exchange
Charles of
Austrit
Amsterdam
Class of 1918 Draft Registrants Quizzed
Executives of all states ordered to begin mailing questionnaires to draft registrants in the class of 1918 on June 25. Mailing to continue for three days as part of a nationwide effort to gather information from registrants.
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Washington
Associated Prees.j
Independence city dog license tags priced unchanged
Independence Kansas June 22 The city clerk announced the annual dog license tags remain at the old price despite wartime shortages. Police have orders to swiftly deal with dogs whose owners do not take part in the bargain by paying the tax.
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Independence
Kan
Riots in Vienna Prompt Police and Military Action
Vienna reports serious street riots with police and military enforcing strict measures. Parents warned they are responsible for their children's acts, per a Copenhagen telegraph dispatch cited by the Vienna Neue Freie Presse.
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London
Associated Press
Vienna
Neue Freie Presse
Copenhagen
Casualty List Reports Heaviest U S Losses Yet
The Associated Press notes today's casualty list contains 153 names with 52 killed in action. The heavy death toll reflects ongoing American combat along multiple sectors in France, where participation remains steadily high.
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Washington
Associated Press
France
Express Rates Raised Ten Percent by ICC Approval
The Interstate Commerce Commission approved a ten percent increase in express rates and allowed a fifteen percent increase as well. The new tariffs will take effect as soon as filed, likely within two weeks.
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Washington
Associated Press
Interstate Commerce Commission
Centenarian declines ride after 100th birthday
Harrisville W Va June 22 Tori Davison who just turned hundred says he has never ridden in a street car or an automobile. When asked to take a ride he declined stating he promised himself never to do so.
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Harrisville
W. Va
Tori Davison
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