Wilson Says Food Measure Aims to Free Supply Not Control
Washington June 19 President Wilson urged Congress to pass the food controller bill not to seize control but to release food from speculators and hoarders. He warned lawmakers to prevent extraordinary price rises and keep food affordable while passing the measure promptly.
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Jilter and Jiltee Card Game Victory Highlighted
The article notes Jilter and Jiltee winning a card game and receiving heart balm as time becomes urgent. It references legislation to be secured by July first to guard national safety and mentions Hoover's expanded education campaign. It describes a nationwide motion picture service and appeals from pulpit and teachers in vocational schools addressing the food situation.
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British Troops Lose Ship as Sub Sinks Near Uruguayan Bark
A British statement says Japanese forces sank the submarine with troops aboard, the Uruguayan bark was torpedoed, most of the crew are believed lost, and the crippled steamer and diver disappeared together.
British Yield Posts in Northern France
British forces on the western front push to decide the summer conflict. Haig’s Arras advance cuts into the German Crown Prince line near Douai, while British guns renew heavy bombardment around Ypres. The report notes submarine attacks and ship losses in the eastern Mediterranean and off the French coast, with crews rescued from the Rosario and other vessels.
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Death of I C C Commissioner Judson Clements
Washington June 19 Commissioner Judson Clements of the Interstate Commerce Commission died in Washington He had served on the rate making body since 1892 and was once chairman He was sixty a Georgia native and former five term congressman representing the Rome Ga district He was a Democrat.
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Judson C. Clements
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Rome
Baseball results from Cincinnati Chicago and St Louis Pittsburgh
Baseball results show Cincinnati beating Chicago 4 to 2 with De maree Elliott Toney Knetzer and Wingo on tally. St Louis defeated Pittsburgh 9 to 4 with Packard Watson Horstman Snyder and Gonzales contributing.
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Baseball score summary from Boston and New York games
Boston first game beat Chicago with 6 runs in a 8 to 2 finish. pitchers Mays Agnew and Mays and Agnew contributed. Second game saw Chicago triumph 7 to 8, aided by Scott Faber and Schalk while Foster Pennock and Thomas secured Boston. In New York St Louis contest Groom Severeid led New York to 1 0 0. Harper Ainsmith guided the St Louis offense 3 0. Washington Detroit match ended 1 6 0 with Prauss Stanage for Washington and Harper Ainsmith for Detroit. 38 9 final.
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Lord Rhondda He’s Great Britain’s New Food Controller
Lord Rhondda appointed as Britain’s new food controller to oversee rations and distribution during wartime shortages. He faces immediate tasks to standardize supply lines and manage public expectations as councils coordinate with ministries.
Bulgarians Make Big Gains Along Struma Front
Sofia June 19 A British retirement along the Struma front is stated by the war office. British forces abandoned advanced positions and moved to the left bank bridgehead while Macedonian front operations reported gains at Armanli Karakli Juma Kumli Keupri Prosenik Kalendra Beglikmah Galmah and Kakarasha. On the lower Struma villages including Elshan Hiristian Osman Kamila Kispeki were occupied.
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Attica Girl Sets Remarkable Attendance and Scholarship Record
Miss Mary Ruth Darlin of Attica graduates from the local high school with a flawless attendance record over twelve years, never tardy or absent. Her scholastic average is high and she participates in school life. Dr. George R. Grose of DePauw University offers a free scholarship at graduation.
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Lewis G. Riggin
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DePauw University
Navy Seizes His and Coal Supply Amid Price Dispute
Washington orders coal operators and oil producers to deliver immediately as the trade board sets a fair rate for navy needs. Navy coal at mine price and oil at Port Arthur quotes prompt shipments while steel contracts shift to a fixed base price. A following move may involve commandeering mills if prices are rejected. The action includes 50 million barrels of oil and 1.75 million tons of coal with price review by the trade commission.
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Young Woman Wins Big Verdict in Breach Suit
In Long Island City a state supreme court jury awarded Miss Honora May O'Brien 225000 dollars against John B. Manning a retired banker and millionaire eighty five, for breach of promise to marry. She was secretary to a New York newspaperman and claimed he deceived her in a card game.
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Honora May O’brien
John B. Manning
State Supreme Court
Long Island City
Asbury Lever of South Carolina Authors Food Control Bill
South Carolina legislator Asbury T. Lever introduces a new food control bill aiming to regulate production distribution and price practices. The measure seeks to curb shortages and ensure consumer access while outlining enforcement mechanisms and penalties.
Italians Tighten Lines on Carso Front
London reports June 19 that Italian forces on the Carso front have straightened and strengthened their defensive and offensive lines as part of ongoing efforts in World War I.
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Carso Front
Piersol and Adams Charged in Baby Keet Murder Case
Claude J Piersol and Cletus Adams, jailed in Kansas City for safekeeping, are charged with first degree murder in Missouri in relation to the death of Baby Lloyd Keet per information filed in a justice court in Springfield.
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Claude J, Piersol
Cletus Adams
Kansas City
Lloyd Keet
Bishop Weds De Pauw Girl in Greencastle
Miss Evelyn C. Riley daughter of Rev and Mrs A T Riley Greencastle Indiana married Bishop Thomas Nicholson of Chicago area in Locust Street church ceremony conducted by Bishop Homer C Stuntz of Omaha Neb A reception followed at the Bowman Memorial Riding soon after the wedding
Paper Balloon Journey Returns to Milledgeville Man
A paper balloon launched by Edward R Most of Milledgeville on May 80 was found in Tacoma Washington after traveling 2 800 miles in ten days and was returned to its creator.
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Mexican Bandits Rob Lamarque Station
Three armed Mexican bandits raided the Lamarque railroad station in Galveston County and escaped on motorcycles with $300 stolen. Local authorities search for the suspects.
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