Hughes urges immediate industry organization for peace in London
Prime Minister Hughes of Australia calls in London for urgent peace time industry organization. He says action is needed now while Britain Germany Japan and France mobilize for peace, and criticizes America for barring discussion of preparedness as partisan politics.
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Hughes
Australia
London
Great Britain
Germany
Japan
France
America
Sleepers Save Time on Train Travel
The piece argues that sleeping cars save time for workers on short trips by letting them travel overnight or daytime, noting that many travelers already sleep on trains and detailing how day travel would waste business time. It contends that sleeping cars are a great time saver for valuable workers.
Americans and French force break German lines on Aisne Marne front
Pershing's communique confirms a joint American French attack between the Aisne and the Marne with several miles gained and many prisoners and guns captured. A German raiding party east of Reims was annihilated by an American platoon, as German troops in French uniforms failed to penetrate our trenches.
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Aisne
Marne
Reins
Pershing
Reims
Wilson Principles Approved by Labor Confederation Leaders
Paris July 26 The congress of the general confederation of labor after a long discussion adopted by a vote of 245 to US a resolution approving the adoption by the leaders of the confederation of the peace principles enunciated by President Wilson.
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Wilson
Paris
Congress of the
General Confederation of Labor
Confederation of the Peace
Arrect Alleged Slackers in Milwaukee Raid
Twelve suspected draft evaders were rounded up in Milwaukee in a raid on the South Side. Two women, claiming to be wives of two of the men, accompanied them during the arrest by detectives.
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Milwaukee
South Side
Jearrival
Accidental death of Harry Junkin shocks community
Harry Junkin was fatally shot at home near the city when a loaded shotgun discharged while he attempted to load it to scare a stray dog. The incident occurred about 6 30 pm yesterday. He died at the scene leaving a wife Mary Yount and three sons Harry Raymond and Donald, plus his parents and two brothers. Funeral services are set for 3 00 pm tomorrow at his residence with burial in Evergreen cemetery.
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T. M
Hettie Junkin
Mary Yount
Harry
Raymond
Donald
T. M. Junkin
Roy
Charles Junkin
Thomas Osborne
Evergreen Cemetery
Edna Ogden Hosts Delightful City Social for Teens
Miss Edna Ogden entertains about thirty youths at her east city home Friday evening. The yard and house sparkle with flags as games, music, and contests fill the night. Refreshments, decorated tables, and a late departure leave guests praising the good time. The N I E Club will meet August 1 at Mrs. Davies home on South Majin street. The O E S Club plans a picnic at Chautauqua Park Tuesday at 3 PM with rides for those without transport meeting at City Park.
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Edna
Ogden
N. I. E. Club
Chautauqua Park
Extra Sugar For Threshing Crews Ruling Issued
The local Food Administration allows grocers to sell three pounds of extra sugar to families feeding a threshing crew for one day or a major fraction. Proportional additional sugar may be provided for more meals, with signed statements listing meals to be supplied.
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Local Food Administration
Made
Deportation of Belgians by German Forces
Amsterdam reports German military authorities are deporting Belgians. About 10,000 are taken from Kent district with 500 to 2,000 moved each day. The actions reflect ongoing mass removals by occupying forces during the period.
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Amsterdam
Kent
French Sinking U Boats Faster Than Germany Builds
In Paris the French minister of marine Georges Leyvelles boasted in an interview that France is sinking submarines quickly and has destroyed three times Germany’s submarine output in some months, signaling strong Allied anti submarine activity.
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Paris
Germany
Georges Leyvelles
Local Briefs Highlight Visitors and Travel
Mrs. Mary Thoma of Bernhart visits city friends. A. H. Neller departs tonight for Louden Machinery Co. assignments in Pittsburg and Cleveland.
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Mary Thoma
Bernhart
City
A. H. Neller
Louden Machinery Co
Pittsburg
Cleveland
Ohio
Promotion Await General For Refusing Flag Salute
Washington reports a brave American general in the Marne drive may be promoted for refusing to stand as the flag was lowered by Germans. Official confirmation pending, but Secretary Baker indicated satisfaction after reconsidering the message to his French superiors.
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Washington
Marne
War Department
Baker
Albanian Troops Revolt Against Aus-Hungarian Forces
Paris reports Albanian troops in revolt massacring Austro-Hungarian soldiers retreating toward Durazzo. Advices from the front describe heavy fighting and chaos as the antagonists clash on the Albanian coast in July.
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Durazzo
Paris
Big Send Off For Selected Men Monday
Citizens from Jefferson County prepare to bid farewell to the latest army quota. The Fairfield Band will play at 12 30 pm then lead a procession to the Burlington depot for the 1 15 pm special train. Delegations from Knoxville and Ottumwa join a large crowd awaiting departure.
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Jefferson County
Fa‘rfifield
Knoxville
Ottumwa
Burlington Depot
North Court
Main Street
Mt. Pleasant
The Melting Pot to be Presented at Richland Chautauqua
The Melting Pot a four act drama will be staged at Richland Chautauqua next Tuesday evening. A cast of ten characters reprises roles from the original production and the play portrays contemporary themes with a strong dramatic arc.
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Richland
Richland Chautauqua
New Draft Call for 3400 Grammar School Graduates
Provost Marshal General Crowder issued an additional school draft call for 3,400 men allocated to 12 states. The enlistees must be grammar school graduates qualified for general military service and will entrain between August 1 and 15.
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Crowder
Washington
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A descriptive passage praises a play for its humor pathos and dark tragedy reflecting America's absorption of adopted children from distant lands. It predicts a large crowd will attend the performance and notes the strong appeal and interest in the production.
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America
Four Corners of the Earth
Garment Shop at Masonic Hall Closed for August Quotas
The Red Cross announces the Garment Shop at Masonic Hall will be closed until the August quotas of work are received. For rent notice offers a five room house with phone contact 1270. Ey!
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Masonic Hall
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