British Peace Terms Indemnities Call Shaping Postwar Order
Greek government breaks diplomatic relations with Germany Austria Hungary Bulgaria and Turkey as war status is treated. Lloyd George insists peace must include German indemnities and destruction of Prussian military power while America pledges support. Haig crosses enemy lines near Oppy. Verdun front seen as German gains. Victor American Fuel Company coal fields in Gallup New Mexico sold for about 3 million dollars.
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Athens
Germany
Austria-Hungary
Bulgaria
Turkey
Glasgow
Lloyd George
England
America
Europe
London
Oppy Friday
Pield
Marshal Haig
Cerny
Verdun
Avecourt Wood
New York
Victor American Fuel Company
Gallup
New Mexico
Ray Consolidated Copper Company
China Copper Company
American Smelting and Refining Company
Blast Wrecks Powder Plant Near Angus
A massive explosion at the B J DuPont de Nemours Powder Company plant near Angus, 25 miles north of Trinidad, killed four men and severely burned a fifth. The dead are Joseph Jeandel, C C Mestes, Faustine Lucero, and C C A Naylor, with William Wilcox critically burned. The press and milling buildings were destroyed and property loss exceeds $10,000. Bodies were scattered across the area in the blast.
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Trinidad
B. J. DuPont de Nemours Powder Company
Angus
Joseph Jeandel
C. C. Mestes
Faustine Lucero
CC. A. Naylor
William Wilcox
Aroma
Parte
Wilson Opposes Bone Dry Measure in Food Bill Fight
President Wilson stepped into the Prohibition dispute over the food bill on Friday to avert factional strife and push the proposal. He said he would support stopping manufacture of foodstuffs into whisky and gin, but believed brewing beer and manufacturing light wines should not be halted now.
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Washington
Wilson
Senate
Brazil ends neutrality in war with Germany and U S
Brazil revoked its neutrality decree amid World War I hostilities. Congress authorized the shift, with Foreign Minister Nilo Peçanha noting the U S involvement and German attacks as reasons. Diplomatic exchanges with Entente powers were expected to advance, and Entente warships could visit Brazilian ports. Queen Wilhelmina urged focus on constitutional reform while warning dangers of war.
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Union News Service
Rio Janeiro
Brazil
Germany
Congress
Brasil
United States
Nilo Pecanba
Republic
Hague
Wilhelmina
States General
Booklet on How War Started and Neutrality Pressures
Washington report on the Red White and Blue Book outlines diplomatic explanations for the war. It details outrages against the nation, U S efforts to persuade Germany to honor neutral rights, German intrigues in South America Mexico Japan and the United States, and prewar exchanges reflecting hope Berlin would heed neutrality despite Kaiser plots.
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Washington
America
Germany
South America
Mexico
Japan
Berlin
Daylight Saving Bill Clears Senate in Washington
The Senate passed a daylight saving bill in Washington. It advances the clock one hour from May to October, effective next year. The measure sets standard time changes to extend evening daylight next year.
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Senate
Washington
Mexico Removes Import Duties on Essentials and Gasoline
The government ordered the removal of import duties on articles of prime necessity including foodstuffs from July 1 to December 1. Duties were also removed on gasoline and higher derivatives of petroleum.
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Mexico City
Sint
Liberals Sweep Saskatchewan in Provincial Election
The Liberal party won a sweeping victory across Saskatchewan securing a large majority in the Legislature. Regina reports a strong Liberal showing with the party expected to hold over forty seats, signaling a decisive change in provincial politics.
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Regina
Saskatchewan
Air experts and troops pour into France amid welcome
The Western Front updates show the first American units arriving on French soil to fight the German threat. Maj. Gen. Pershing’s command awaits formal War Department confirmation as more troops disembark, with Paris and London reporting cheers, convoy movements, and readiness for action. Aircraft experts also arrive in Britain to study European designs.
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William L. Sibert
BASE READY AT ST QUENTIN FOR AMERICAN FORCES
Washington reports Pershing has completed preparations for American regulars in France and Marshall Joffre aims American base south of St Quentin. Plans foresee 375000 trained troops available by Sept 1 and a spring overseas movement of draft forces if needed as the war advances. In Butte miners strike vote looms as engineers consider action that could shut mines.
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Washington
War Department
John J. Pershing
France
Marshal Joffre
St. Quentin
Pershing
Epidemic Claims Eight Young Lives in Southeast Missouri
Eight children aged eight or younger have died in southeastern Missouri over recent weeks due to a severe summer illness. Health officials report several more cases and urge parents to seek medical care for dehydration and diarrhea symptoms. Local hospitals and the state health department are monitoring the outbreak and advising fluid replacement and early treatment.
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Killa Glaty
St. Louis
Missouri
Red Cross War Fund Oversubscription Reported from Many Cities
National Red Cross war fund contributions reached about 114 million as stockholders may direct 20 million in special dividends to the drive. Atlanta pledged 260 thousand, Baltimore near 1 million more, Cleveland reported over 4.6 million, New York 26 million toward 40 million, Los Angeles led the West with 886,844 and San Francisco 746,600 toward 1 million. Colorado surpassed its 1 million quota by 320 thousand with 23,386 contributors in Denver.
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Davison
Red Cross
Atlanta
Baltimore
Cleveland
New York
Los Angeles
San Francisco
West
New England
Wyoming
New Mexico
Utah
Denver
Colorado
Kaiser
Pueblo
Loveland
Aspen
Colo
Bread price cut to six cents by bakers alliance
Washington says the National Association of Bakers after a Hoover food administration conference will cut the loaf cost from a higher price to six cents via standardization and waste elimination. The group faces a $100,000 war chest and 250 agencies to slash bread costs nearly in half. Roosevelt becomes a grandfather again as Ethel Roosevelt Derby, born June 17 to Dr. and Mrs. Richard Derby, is announced in New York. Chicago potato prices fall to 66 cents a bushel with sales at 2.40 and 2.65. Maj. Gen. B Scott visits the Russian Front for a lengthy tour.
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Washington
National Association of Bakers
Herbert C. Hoover
Roosevelt
New York
Col. Roosevelt
Ethel Roosevelt Derby
Richard Derby
Chicago
Mongolia Hits Mine Off Bombay June 23
The Peninsular and Driner Mongolia struck a mine off Bombay on June 23. The passenger and crew have arrived at Bombay. The damage is believed to be local.
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Mongolia
Sinkae Bay
India
Bombay
New Greek Ministry Takes Office at Athens Palace
KH. Veniselos leads a new Greek ministry sworn in at the palace as a cheering crowd gathers outside the government building welcoming the change in leadership.
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Athena
KH. Veniselos
Canadians Strike Lens Suburb In a Fresh Assault
Canadian troops stormed and captured the German front line trench before Avion, a Lens suburb, under heavy artillery fire. Other reports say 3,500 German prisoners were taken, and 21 British ships sunk by mines as western front activity shifts between trench operations and artillery duels.
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Union News Service
France
Avion
Lens
London
Lens-Arras
Teuton
Asiago Plateau
la Coulette
Soissons
Rheims
City of Rheims
Asiago
Monte Origara
Lutsk
Volynia
Stripa
Dneister
Galicia
Venizelos
Reservoir Breaks Destroy Crops and Homes in Baker Oregon
Thousands of acres of crops were destroyed and hundreds of livestock killed as a great reservoir burst in the Elkhorn mountains. The disaster left many homes ruined and floodwaters sweeping through the region. Japan urged China to restore national unity and declare war on Germany through Foreign Minister Viscount Morono in Tokyo.
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Baker
Elkhorn Mountains
Japan
China
Tokio
Viscount Morono
Germany
Market Report From Late Trading In Cattle And Hides
The market lists prices for cows, veal calves, feeders, stockers, hogs, lambs and wethers with varied grades and ranges. It includes dry hides, green salted pelts, wool pelts, buckskin and buck hides, and notes per pound values for under and over 40 pounds. Strong entities like hogs and lambs appear among other animal products and byproducts in a dense commodity snapshot.
Miscellaneous Markets and Prices for Metals and Grains
Market notes list lead copper iron tin and bar silver prices with spot and near by quotes, plus tungsten concentrates and crude ores. Chicago grain and provisions show corn, white, barley and timothy prices. livestock bids include hogs, cattle, sheep and lambs. cotton futures noted with July and March contracts.
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New York
Northern
Southern
St. Louie
London
Chicago
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RED Cross War Fund
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Red Cross War Council
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Russia
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Elder-Dempster
Buenos Aires
Grace Hamiston
Ruth Cruger
Joseph A. Faurot
Louise la Rue
Cruger
Mrs. Hamiston
White House
National Woman's Party
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Boston
Anna Arnell
Mabel Vernon
Nevada
Lavina Beck
Maud Jamison
Virginia Arnold
Salt Lake
Denver & Rio Grande Railroad
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Helper
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Treasury
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Nebraska
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Jest Commission
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Kean
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