Germans Surrender After Flag of Truce Near Chateau Thierry
Fifty German troops attacking northwest of Chateau Thierry surrendered under a flag of truce to American forces in France. The correspondent notes repeated German assaults failed with many dead and prisoners left behind. French Zouaves and French artillery now operate under American command with Haig reviewing the U S troops on a wide plain.
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London
Chateau Thierry
Daily Mail
Rance
Belleau Wood
Bouresches
Bussiares
Douglas Haig
France
Praise for Tyler crew guards naval traditions
Washington June 14. The navy department praised the armed guard of the steamship Tyler sunk by a German submarine on May 1. Crew stayed at posts until the ship shattered and two were lost. Commander Clawle W. Ryan earned commendation for courage and organizing survivors. Ryan’s home is Winchester Virginia. The two killed were Howard Wisher Smith of Mittehurgh and desmed spon Bema of Pleteher Ola.
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Washington
Naval Service
Navy Department
Tyler
Clawle WH. Ryan
Daniels
America
Ryan
Bowe
Winchester
Howard Wisher Smith
Gonner
Mittehurgh
Desmed Spon
Bema
Pleteher
Ola
Revolt Led by Generals Aimed at Soviet Government
A recorded revolutionary conspiracy in Riesta involved generals Savin koff and Dovguern backed by disparate groups. Plan was to sever Kuesta from the Urals to starve the government. Authorities issued city notices for re registration and renewal of firearm licenses under severe penalties.
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Riesta
Savinkoff
Dovguern
Kuesta
Ural
Epworth League Convention Draws Many Here
Dr J H Stutz of New York challenged district youths to serve Christ as patriotically as they serve the nation at the Epworth League convention in the Methodist church. The program lists sermons services and leaders from Burlington Keokuk Des Moines and other towns with numerous delegates enrolled.
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J. H. Stutz
New York
Epworth League
Methodist Church
Stutz
Christ
J. H. Sawtell
Burlington
E. J. Shook
D. D
Mae
F. C. Edwards
Keokuk
Kingdom
TF. Cook
Iowa
Epworth
A. K. Harper
Thomas Osborne
Mt. Pleasant
Freight Wreck Blocks Q Tracks Near Lockridge
Yesterday east bound freight No. 76 wrecked two miles over of Lockridge as heat warped the track. Twelve cars derailed and piled on both tracks delaying trains about three hours. No serious injuries reported. Joy riders given new chance Judge Hunter sentenced two youths after a joy ride in F B Dow's car to Eldora until the 24th with parole on good behavior to their parents.
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Lockridge
Hunter
F. B. Dow
Eldora
Knitwear quota and safety report from France unit
A cablegram from Major J. F. Clarkay reports hospital Unit A in France as all safe. The May to June quota is 225 sweaters with 100 sweaters already in the yarn room. The yarn to finish quota arrived six weeks late, but the committee aims to complete in the first week of July and requests yarn procurement and labor share.
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J. F. Clarkay
France
Letter From France From Soldier Benjamin Adkins
A letter from Benjamin Adkins in Somewhere in France to his father describes daily life on the front May 23. He notes airplanes, shelling danger, and cleaning his rifle while keeping hope for mail and allotment questions. He mentions a boxing event at the YMCA and urges settling local garage debts and nearby sale notices.
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Ben. Adkins
France
Fairfield Adds Motorcycle Cop to Enforce Speed Laws
Fairfield appoints a motorcycle officer as speed violations rise. Nine arrests occurred on South Main and South Second streets as cars sped toward the carnival grounds near forty mph. Drivers were fined one dollar plus costs totaling five dollars eighty five cents. enforcement will continue to curb speeding and enforce tail lights numbers and related rules.
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Fairfield
South Main
South Second Street
Squire D. B. Wilson
Fairfield Sunset Tournament Produces Close Race
The Sunset Tournament at Fairfield Golf Club drew nineteen players led by J E Ireland and J H Montgomery. Ireland's side won 833 to 838 after a supper delay and an adjusted handicap. Leo Thoma shot 81, C W Raines 82, with Burlington next week hosting the Iowa Illinois Golf Association championship.
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Fairfield Golf Club
J. E. Ireland
J. H. Montgomery
Mr. Ireland
Mr. Montgomery
Ireland
Lowa Ilinois Golf Association
Burlington
Fairfield
W. D. Hunt
Huyett Gaines
C. H. Heer
C. W
Raines
E. R. Crabb
F. A. Spielman
Ford Accepts Democratic Endorsement for Michigan Senate
Washington June 14 Henry Ford announced he would accept the Democratic endorsement for Michigan Senate after urging from President Wilson. He said he would serve the nation during readjustment and would sever ties with his company if elected, possibly passing duties to his son.
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Washington
Henry Ford
Michigan
Wilson
Ford
Merci
Senate
Murray Crane
Seize Man on Boardwalk Suspected German Spy
In Atlantic City a man arrested on the boardwalk carried a German navy enlistment card bearing the name Herman Jungblath. He appeared before United States Commissioner Lewis and was held in 520 bail. Police allege a strong box in his room held blueprints and photos of munitions plants harbor defenses and other objects.
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Atlantic City
N. J
Herman Jungblath
United States
Lewis
Sprague Named Gotham Port Chief in New York
Rufus W. Sprague Jr. of New York becomes special assistant to the Attorney General and is placed in charge of enemy regulations for the port of New York, succeeding William Wallace Jr. who retires at his own request.
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Sprague
Gotham
Washington
Rufus W. Sprague, Jr
New York
Gregory
Port of
William Wallace, Jr
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