U boats strike across Atlantic the toll climbs high
London reports last week marked the third highest toll on British merchant ships since February. Admiralty tallies show 33 ships lost or damaged, including four sunk vessels from U S ports. The Cunard liner Ausonia was torpedoed and damaged while others, such as the Eble and Bay State, were sunk with crews uncertain.
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Admiralty
Boston
Leyland Line
Pierce
Manchester
England
Thomas F. Powers
Naugatuck
Conn
Endus Contar
Biddeford
Alexandria
Egypt
Eble
West Hartlepool
Bay State
Liverpool
Eemdijk
Rotterdam
Kingstonian
Mediterranean
New York
Cederic
Deeek
Cunard
Ausonia
Cunard Line
Notorious Reds Berkman and Goldman Seen Near Irish Coast
Report identifies Berkman and Goldman, two well known figures, aboard a Canadian port liner attacked off the Irish coast. The crippled vessel reached a nearby port and is now in dry dock. The Au sonia has served in government service since June 1915 with brief interruptions.
Traitorous banners torn down by mob at White House vigil
Peaceful picketing by suffrage supporters outside the White House ended in disorder when a mob ripped banners aimed at President Wilson and Envoy Root. No arrests occurred as police arrived after the scuffle. Banners urged liberty for women and trip to free Russia.
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Washington
White House
Wilson
Root
Russia
America
Recruiting Week Declared For Regular Army By Wilson
President Wilson issued a proclamation designating June 23 to 30 as recruiting week for the regular army. Unmarried men aged 18 to 40 without dependents are urged to enroll to help reach the war strength target of about 200,000. The army currently trails by roughly 70,000 volunteers.
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Washington
Wilson
War Department
France
Man Killed on Railroad Bridge in Logansport
Clyde McIntosh aged 28 was fatally struck by a Pennsylvan ia switch engine on the Eighteenth street bridge over the Wabash river in Logansport Indiana on June 20.
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Logansport
Ind
Clyde McIntosh
Pennsylvania
Eighteenth Street
Wabash River
Piersol Grandfather Prefers Death to Testimony
Springfield Mo June 21 believed to have killed himself rather than testify against his grandson Claude Piersol, accused of murdering Buddy Keet. The 71 year old jumped in front of a train near Billings as trains passed his home after being summoned as a witness.
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Springfield
J. B. Piersol
Claude Piersol
Keet
Billings
Piersol
Suffrage Principle Wins In Parliament
London June 21 The principle of woman suffrage was adopted in the house of commons by a overwhelming majority of 330 votes. Sir Frederick Banbury's amendment was rejected 386 to 56. Leaders claimed the present parliament lacks a mandate to decide the issue while others warned of women seeking seats in parliament. Opponents cited Miss Jeannette Rankin's US stance as a misgiving. Banbury called Rankin hysterical and unable to vote.
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London
House of Commons
Frederick Banbury
Jeannette Rankin
American Congress
United States
Miss Rankin
Federal Judge Grants Permanent Injunction on Oil Inspection Law
Federal Judge Anderson makes permanent a prior injunction halting enforcement of the oil inspection law. The statute was ruled unconstitutional as the state charged more for inspection than its actual cost.
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Indianapolis
Anderson
Alfonso Xiil of Spain King Faces Big Revolt
King Alfonso Xiil of Spain confronts a major uprising as unrest spreads across key regions. Officials report mounting protests and calls for reform challenging royal authority amid economic strains and political pressure. The scenario raises questions about royal response and stability in the realm.
New York Publicist George W Perkins Backs Food Measures
George W Perkins, prominent New York publicist, endorses the president's new food measures. He argues the policies will stabilize markets and aid consumers during current shortages and rising prices.
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Perkins
New York State
Administration
Congress
Italians Smash Through Austrian Lines At Ortigara
London reports Italy's Trentino army, after nine days rest, resumes the offensive and drives through Austrian positions on Monte Ortigara near Trent. About 936 prisoners were captured as fighting continues with Austrians attempting to rally.
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London
Italy
France
Trent
Monte Ortigara
Baseball results across three cities with multiple games
Baseball results show Philadelphia Brooklyn splittings with 7 7 1 and 9 17 2 scores. Boston New York split with 4 7 2 and 0 8 2. Cincinnati Chicago 4 11 2 to 5 13 0. St Louis Pittsburgh 4 3 1 to 4 7 2. Called end 6th to allow teams to catch trains.
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New York
Anderson
Sallee
Middleton
Rariden
Kruger
Tyler
Gowdy
Perritt
Barnes
Trogressor
Cincinnati
Chicago
Douglas
Seaton
Wilson
Elliott
Mitchell
Wingo
St. Louis
Pittsburgh
Carlson
Steele
Wagner
Doak
Horstman
Packard
Gonzales
Pools and Government Face Off Over Fuel Supply
Washington reports the federal trade commission urges pooling coal mines and railroads under government operation to avert a fuel famine next winter. Three leaders Hoover Baruch Denman Goethals to hold vast war economic powers pending congress action.
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Washington
Steel Trust
Federal Trade Commission
Congress
Herbert C. Hoover
Bernard M. Baruch
Munitions Board
British Munitions Board
War Department
William Denman
Shipping Board
George Goethals
Emergency Fleet Corporation
Baseball scores from New York Boston league games
In the American League doubleheader at New York and Boston the lines show final tallies with pitchers and batters listed. Second game features Ruth and Thomas for New York against Cullop, Russell and Walters for Boston.
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New York
Boston
Leonard
Agnew
Thomas
Mogridge
Russell
Alexander
Ruth
Cullop
Walters
Gypsies Sought in Kidnapping Case Reported in Jersey City
Columbus June 21 The governor's office requests appraisers of a band of gypsies traveling through the state regarding the kidnaping of Jimmy Glass five, year ago in Jersey City. Authorities pursue leads and coordinate with New Jersey officials.
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Columbus
Jimmy Glass
Jersey City
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