Troops Again Launch Offense Across Western Front
American forces strike near Bel leau Wood and along the Chateau Thierry area as Allied fronts hold. Italians report renewed mountain front activity while the French and British front lines hold against German pressure. Prisoners captured include 1 500 Germans at Bel leau Wood and 216 in the Belleau Wood sector with 4 000 Italian prisoners noted on the Plave line.
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Associated Press
Chateau Thierry
Papris
Bellean Wood J
War Office
France
Associated Prensa
Marie
Belleau Wood
Rome
Plave
Cano Silo
Mexicans of Laredo Fear Selective Draft
Laredo Texas June 26 Fear of the selective draft strikes terror among Mexican residents driving families to flee the area. Parents hide children to avoid enrollment on scholastic buses. The Laredo Independent School District reports a scholastic census total of 6,569 students, with 763 reportedly affected by the draft climate.
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Laredo
Tex
Dix
Power of a Uniform to Boston Ride Ends in Incident
On June 26 two women rode a Boston car. One wore a woman's uniform while the other did not. The conductor paused for a betty young yeogirl, then left the other behind. Moments later the yeogirl’s inn blew off, prompting the conductor to stop the car and chase after the bh.
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Boston
Ding, Ting
Draft Call 15 Issued by General Crowder
Washington June 26 General Crowder issued a mobilization call summoning 124525 White and colored draft registrants for general military service. Mobilization will occur in July starting with 33000 white registrants on July 5, combined with a 22000 mobilization on July 23 and 25 as ordered last night, removing nearly 60000 men from civilian life during July.
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Washington
Unfounded rumors of Czar Nicholas II assassination
London reports from Exchange Telegraph quoting Moscow that there is no basis for persistent rumors that Nicholas Romanoff former emperor of Russia has been assassinated. The dispatch dated last Friday denies the claim and calls the rumor groundless.
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London
Nicholas Romanoff
Russia
Moscow
Female guides conduct tourists at Rainier Park
Seattle June 26 For the first time tourists to Rainier National Park this summer are met and personally conducted on their outing expeditions by women guides. These guides are specially trained under Prof O B Sperline of Stadium High School Tacoma. Besides expert lore of woods and mountains they are skilled mountaineers.
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Seattle
Wash
Rainier National Park
O. DB. Spertine
Stadium High School
Teconin
Drowning mules struggle to reach safety after torpedo strike
Captain Kawl, aboard a Japanese liner from New York to London, recounts a convoy attack near Seilly Island. Two submarines sank ships carrying horses and mules while mules fought violently to climb into rafts and boats, causing panic and injuries before crew rescued most survivors over two hours.
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Pacific
Poi
Kawi
Atlantic
New York
London
Kawl
Seilly
Grunts and Cackles Bring Ham and Eggs in France
Connesville Pa June 26 Private Scott Lyeinger describes a dining mishap in France where he and comrades tried to order ham and eggs. A grunt and a chuckle from others led to a nod from the waiter confirming the request.
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Connesville
Scott Lyeinger
France
Time not ripe for Japan Russian clash says Japanese officer
Seattle June 26 Major Marquis J Saigo of the imperial Japanese army on his way to France says Japan does not deem the time ripe for a great army into Russia unless Germany drives westward He carries goodwill to the War department and a letter from General Kuroki Saigo thinks Germany sacrifices may fail to reach Paris or London with the allies prevailing in the end
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Seattle
Wash
Japan
Russia
Germany
Marquis J Saigo
Imperial Japanese Army
France
War Department
Washington
Kuroki
Saigo
Paris
London
Germans Operating Off Cape Race Report Warns Naval Area
Washington June 26 All ships ping operating in the area east longitude 4a between Cape Race and Bermuda have been warned of enemy activity the navy department announced this morning No explanation was given but a report that the Germans raided this vicinity was brought to an Atlantic port yesterday
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Washington
Cape Race
Bermuda
Navy Department
Atlantic
Lutheran Parson's Plea on Low Minister Wages
Chicago June 26 ministers of the gospel would have a 534 day year if paid by an hour day. The Lutheran, a church paper, argues for higher wages for clergy. It compares average salaries across denominations with trades and crafts, bakeries and moving picture workers, noting clergy pay lags behind many urban occupations. It avoids sensational comparisons with athletes and coaches.
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Chicago
Lutheran
Southern Baptist Church
Unitarian
Woman billposter does work for government
Youngstown Ohio June 26 A national war garden commission worker M A Fanning spent several days in the city representing the Washington headquarters. Mrs Fanning billed the town thoroughly and promoted her Sow the Seed of Victory poster on local boards, earning fame for her Red Cross service alongside Clara Barton.
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Youngstown
Ohio
United States
M.A. Fanning
National War Garden Commission
Washington
Occult science course fails to locate brains
Auster Ing claims a thief stole a brain and reveals a four year old robbery in San Francisco. Sam Sanko, who says he is Austrian, pursued the claim after taking an occult course in hopes of regaining missing parts. Policeman J. Connell escorts Sanko to the detention hospital noting his self diagnosis.
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San Francisco
J. Connell
Sam Sanko
Bevine
Sanko
Vo |Heeman Connell
Lanke
Wisconsin factories begin Greek cheese production
Madison June 26 factories in Wisconsin are now producing Greek cheese. Plants at Milwaukee Janesville and Shawano report the project has moved beyond experiments. Two varieties are being made, Feta and Myzathra.
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Madison
Wis
Milwaukee
Janesville
Shawane
Smallpox Quarantine Follows Neighbors Rally at Farm
In Vana on June 26, more than eighty neighbors gathered at Matt Blakeley’s farm due to his serious illness. A physician diagnosed smallpox prompting a swift quarantine and containment measures.
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Vana
Matt Blakeley
Serioux Hiness
Navy seeks men for aviation unit recruitment drive
The United States Navy Recruiting Station Renolsen, under Petty Officer Lo Wittels Delor, seeks men ages 21 to 35 for naval aviation ground crews. Trades needed include carpenters machinists electricians gas engine repairers die makers tool makers pattern makers coppersmiths tinsmiths blacksmiths cabinet makers and other mechanics. Enlistments cover wartime service in the Navy or Naval Reserve.
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United States Navy
Renolsen
Lo Wittels Delor
Elher
Naval Reserve
Garette
Ban On Pigeon Races In Albany Seeks Crackdown
Federal justice officials in Albany have banned carrier pigeon races among local bird fanciers. All pigeons of this type are to be used as messenger aviators for Uncle Sam or kept from flight, as the pigeon race enthusiast was told.
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Albany
N.Y
Federal Department of Justice
Uncle Sam
Burial notes for Jessie HM in Springfield HL
A historical notice records the funeral of Jessie HM a 40 year old woman in Springfield HL June. The obituary notes her unusual measurements and that dyspepsia caused her death.
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Springfield
Jessie
Draft plan outlined for large Army mobilization
Washington June 26. Senator Chamberlain announced in the senate a proposal to call 300000 draftees in Anerope ten, 50000 in September, 150000 in October, 100000 in November, and 125000 in December, with the expectation that the exhausted first class will be reached by year end.
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Washington
Assocata Press
Chamberlain
Senate Today
Marines Lose Forty Six Killed In Action Report
Marines report a total forty six killed in action and twenty two wounded. Two died of wounds and two died from other causes. Arm casualties reach ninety one with forty killed in action and fifteen died of wounds.
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Washington
Associated Preac
Difficult to Add to Troubles of This Man
Marietta June 26 Obie reports hardship and personal misfortunes including a wife elopement, strokes, cataract surgery, and unemployment. The text records financial strain, family illness, and legal or social disturbances with fragmented phrases and unclear attribution.
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Marietta
Obie
Baker
Mrs Tall
Kerensky Arrives in London En Route to United States
Alexander Kerensky former Russian provisional premier arrived in London on his way to the United States He was introduced at the British Labour Conference this afternoon and said he believed Russia would soon join in the fight for world freedom amid the current conflicts and upheaval.
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London
Associated Press
Alexander Kerensky
Russia
Status of Chauffeur as to Necessity Doubtful
Boston June 26. How necessary is a chauffeur? The work or fight order creates chaos with no clear rule. Commercial level drivers may be deemed merle workers and exempt. Taxi drivers face questions while jitney and joyride drivers risk other jobs.
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Boston
O. K
Use of American flag as scarecrow halted in Fitchburg
At Fitchburg Massachusetts on June 26 officials ban the use of the American flag as a scarecrow. Residents protested a man who draped strings of flags around his garden claiming the flags frightened away crows. Neighbors complained loudly prompting the man to remove flags and erect a normal scarecrow.
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Fitchburg
Mass
Southalde
Missing baby mystery near washed-out pasture veiled in time
In Watseka Illinois on June 26 Hiltire Reenter found a broken fruit jar with a finger and a thumb near a pasture where cows were fed. Police have not solved the case. The body of a baby was found nearby about a year ago, leaving investigators grappling with a long unsolved mystery.
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Hiltire
British Premier Predicts Anxious Months Ahead
Premier George warned of a looming blow to come in the near future as entente allies brace for broader conflict. He said American troops are arriving to aid the Allied cause and suggested Germany could be pressed into retreat, with victory potentially by early next steps of the coalition.
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Lee Peale
Jones
Mayd George
Conmmnond
France
Germany
Aive
Ecerntal
Mother Takes Life as Son Enlists in Navy
In a tragic 19th century report, Sarah Brower, aged forty five, mother of Harry Lrewe, died after consuming carbolic acid upon learning her son Howe Lad had enlisted in the Navy. The incident reflects a desperate response to a family member's military service.
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Son
NAVY
Mains
Sarah Brower
Harry Lrewe
Howe
Winnemucca Banker Heads State Bankers Meeting
Winnemucca man Arthur Smith of Ris was elected president of the state bankers association at a Saturday meeting. Officials from local banks discussed finance and governance, focusing on prudence and public duties during the session chaired by leaders from Laviduck and Them.
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Winnemucca
Citoerl
Witlenstein
Nevin Bank
Femnonn
CW Ponte
Arihur Smit
Ris
Laviduck
Passengers in China furnished gas masks
Passengers of Chir vileys are being furnished masks as a protection against infections and plagues in certain districts, according to Captain I. Kocher, U.S. who has been here en route from China to Washington.
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China
San Francisco
1. Kocher
U.S
Washington
Must Have License for Sale of Fireworks Newsflash
A federal explainer warns dealers that selling fireworks requires proper licenses under the Explosives Regulation Act. The statement notes July Fourth paraphernalia and Patriot Day observances, stressing that firearm and explosive sales are tightly controlled. It highlights that purchases are restricted, with certain items exempt, and warns of penalties for noncompliance.
Draft Age Limit Unchanged as New Army Plan Pending
Washington report notes Secretary Baker and General March opposed draft age changes but will submit a larger army program within sixty to ninety days. Senate military committee chose not to oppose legislation to alter draft age limits. General Crowder supported delaying immediate action but urged timing to register new entrants under revised ages early next year.
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Baker
March
Senate Military Committee
Washington
General March
Crowder
Perfect school record at Manhattan Kansas campus
Lillie Lehman of Junction City graduates in 1918 at the State Agricultural College and claims a state record for attendance. In sixteen years from first grade to graduation she has never been absent or tardy.
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Manhattan
Kan
Lillie Lehman
Junction City
Sia State Agricultural College
United States
Aggy
Fake federal officer robs youths in San Francisco
A man posing as a federal officer stops youths in San Francisco on June 26 and demands to view draft registration cards and exemption certificates. He levies a $5 fee for recording them in his books, creating a persuasive but illegal scam in the streets.
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San Francisco
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