Secretary Wilson Addresses AFL on War Effort and Sacrifices
Secretary William B. Wilson told the American Federation of Labor that united labor support is vital as the nation prepares for war. He noted wage gains and better working conditions over fifty years due to union action and urged workers to accept sacrifices to secure victory and higher living standards in the future.
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St Paul
Minn
Labhor William B. Wilson
Yne American Federation of Labor
Wilson
United
Ormes Labor
Samuel Gorupers
Federation
Woodrow Wilson
Germany
Mir. Wilson
Tabor
Counter-attacks halt German advance near Montdidier and Noyon
Editor Hutin recounts to Echo de Paris that about 80000 German troops were killed wounded or captured in the offensive between Montdidier and Noyon. Prime Minister Clemenceau joined the front with General von Hutier’s forces restrained. German officers express chagrin at failing to reach Lommeigne as their objective.
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Mungin
von Hutier
New Freight Rates Set by Railroad Administration
Washington reports that starting July 25 new export and import freight rates will rise by about 25 percent over existing charges. The order amends the previous rate decision which integrated tariffs and canceled domestic rates for such traffic.
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Washington
Railroad Administration
Royal Air Force Bombing Blitz Hits German Targets
In the period to June 11 Royal Air Force bombers damaged military targets across Thionville Metz Sablons and nearby sites. Thionville railway station and siding faced four direct hits. Metz Sablons received two direct hits as trains were struck. About three and a half tons of bombs fell on Carthaus Hagendiogen and related rail and factory works. All British aircraft returned safely.
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London
Leven
Royal Air Forces
Germany
Thionville
Metz Sablons
Inis Seys
Bhionville
Metz-Sablons
Carthaus
Moce
Hagendiogen
I Neen
Prison for War Objectors
Washington reports sentences from 15 months to 20 years for wartime conscientious objectors. Camp Up ton New York and Gordon Georgia cases approved by Secretary. Most objectors cite relatives in Germany or Austria as reason against fighting.
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Washington
Camp Upton
WN. Y
Ocomp Gordon
Ttnker
Germany
Allen Re-nominated by Very Large Republican Majority
Des Moines reports the June 8 primary results show W S Allen won renomination for secretary of state with 51 007 votes. Warren D Harding renominated for governor with 127 753 and Lt Gov Moore 120 293. Other races include Webster 65 254 for railroad commissioner and Hoyt 78 292 for state treasurer.
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Des Moines
Executive Council
W. 8
Kenyon
U. S. Senate
W. S. Allen
Allen
W. C
Ramsey
C. A. Hall
C. C. Pugh
Gov. Harding
Moore
Charles Webster
Dwight N. Lewis
E. J. Bradley
T. S. Wund
Edwin H. Hoyt
Submarine engagement reported off Virginia capes claims German U-boat sunk
Crew members of an American steamship reported a battle with a German submarine near the Virginia capes. They said naval gunners scored a clean hit and the U-boat was sunk or disabled while the American ship was undamaged. Separate reports recount an American submarine destroying an entire U‑boat crew off the Chesapeake coast.
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Atlantic
Virginia Capes
Naval
Virginia
Mount
Chesapeake Bay
Bishop McCormick in France amid health reports
In June 20 dispatches from Mich, McCernick of the Western Michtegal diocese is described as working with the Aweccan troop. Word reaches his wife that he is recovering a touch of gray as doctors advise continued rest and observation in France.
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Huhne
Grand la
Mich
Dive
McCernick
Michtegal
Classified Rates Change at The Daily Journal
The Journal announces new pricing for notices and poetry, charging five cents per line for poetry and fifty cents for Cards of Thanks. It details rates for letters from service members and communications of limited interest, plus June 1 changes to classified ads with 25 cents for first insertion and 15 cents for each follow-up, minimum five lines or 25 words.
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Daily Journal
For Sale List Includes Chickens Ford Car and Flowers
Short classified items announce young chickens two to three pounds and a top buggy for sale. A five passenger Ford in fine condition is offered by Thurlow Radley. Sweet peas for cut flowers are advertised by Mrs. J. C. McCabe. Contact numbers provided.
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Thurlow’ Radley
J. C. McCabe
Austrian Battlehips Wien and Ferdi nand Sunk
Rome dispatch quotes Italian minister Delbomo in Spodha newspaper confirming the Austrian battleships Wien and Braherzog Ferdinand sunk. Central News notes the claim appeared in the Rome report.
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London
Wien
Braherzog Ferdinand
Delbomo
Spodha
Rome
Government service call for enlisted and limited men of draft age
The government invites applications for service including enlisted personnel across many trades and limited service draftees. Interested individuals should call at 108 South Court Street, Fairfield, Iowa, to apply as directed by Rollin J. Wilson, Vice-Chairman of the Military Training Camps Association, Jefferson County.
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South Court Street
Fairfield
Rollin J. Wilson
Military Training Camps Association
Jefferson Co
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