Russia Vows Universal Peace and No Annexations
In Washington the Russian envoy Boris Bakhmetieff declares the provisional government will seek universal peace with no annexations or forced territorial gains. He states no separate peace with the Kaiser and aims for democratic principles guiding internal and external policy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Jime
Russia
United States
Boris Bakhmetieff
Bakhmetieff
Congress
London
Petrograd
Exchange Telegraph Company
Congress of Soldiers
All Russia
New “Republic
New York
Kirsanov
Tambov
Forward
New Republic
General Hugh L. Scott Takes Root Delayed Chief Role
Army Chief of Staff General Hugh L. Scott completes a transition to a new assignment focused on reinforcing defense readiness and organizational roots within the Army. He will oversee strategic reforms and direct command alignment across branches.
Banker Munday 18 Granted New Trial
Chicago reports that C B Munday once vice president of La Salle Street Trust and Savings bank was granted a new trial by the state supreme court. He was sentenced to five years for conspiracy tied to the bank’s collapse which cost depositors over half a million dollars. The ruling cites improper remarks by an assistant state’s attorney as reversible error.
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Chicago
C. B. Munday
la Salle Street Trust and Savings Bank
State Supreme Court
Munday
United States
William Lorimer
Lorimer
Grundy County
Supreme Court
Carter
Cartwright
Two Officers Shot Dead by Miner at Nashville Depot
In Nashville Illinois on June 22 H C Rice a miner sought his sixteen year old daughter Stella who had eloped with John Evilsizer. Rice exchanged gunfire with Sheriff J K May and City Marshal August Leker at the Louisville and Nashville depot, fatally wounding both officers before Leker fell mortally wounded. Rice was shot and likely fatally wounded by Marshal Leker as he attempted to kill Evilsizer.
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Nashville
Ill
Daugter
John
H. C. Rice
J. K. May
August Leker
Louisville and Nashville
Leker
Rice
Evilsizer
Stella
Waukesha Tragedy as Love Triangle Ends in Murder
Two women figure prominently as jealousy fuels a deadly incident in Waukesha. Miss Grace Lusk shot Mrs. Grace Roberts, then killed herself in Blanca Mills house, where Lusk was staying. Dr. David Roberts, former state veterinarian, arrived after the murder. The case centers on infatuation and a dramatic stairway confrontation.
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Miss Lusk
Dr. Roberts
Waukesha
Wis
Grace Lusk
David Roberts
Dr. Roberts Veterinary Company
Mrs. Roberts
Blanca Mills
West Park Avenue
Waukesha High School
Repatriation Law Backed by Government
Washington officials state support exists for legislation to repatriate at least 40 000 Americans serving in allied armies. The move would allow their incorporation into American forces, noting that oath takers to foreign nations have temporarily lost citizenship and can have it restored only by act of Congress.
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Washington
State Department
Congress
Market Report Livestock and Grain Prices Across Markets
Hogs receipts 23 000 with bids 15.50 to 15.75 and heavy packing 15.50 to 15.80. cattle receipts 4 000 with steers 12.00 to 12.75 and cows 8.75 to 9.65. Kansas City market steady to weak with hogs 14.75 to 15.90 and cattle 9.00 to 13.50. sheep 16.00 to 18.50 for lambs. East Buffalo quotes prime steers 13.00 to 13.50 and hogs 16.50 to 16.65. Cash grain lists No. 2 spring wheat 2.40 to 2.50. corn 1.69 yardage. oats 0.67 to 0.68.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
East Buffalo
Slain Schoolgirl Case: Cruger Indicts Man in Death
A Cruger grand jury indicts a man in the death of a schoolgirl found slain. The case centers on the girl's murder and the suspect’s involvement as prosecutors seek justice. Local authorities report ongoing investigations and court actions forthcoming.
Judge Threatens Jail For Illinois Officials Over Fare Law
Senator Sherman asks Congress to press the Interstate Commerce Commission to yield to Illinois two cent fare law. Judge Dyer in St Louis warns he may jail Governor Lowden, Attorney General and public utilities officials if they resist higher rates. The conflict pits state oath and federal court power against rate setting in Chicago and St Louis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Congress
Sherman
Illinois
Interstate Commerce Commission
Attmpt
Chicago
St. Louis
United States Supreme Court
Dyer
Suffragists Riot Near White House Stir Washington
Washington June 22 riots erupt around the White House as suffragists picket with banners tied to accusing President Wilson and the Russian mission. The mob, over 5000 strong, clashed with police. Mrs. D W Richardson led the attackers, banners torn down, she was arrested then released.
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Washington
White House
Germany
A.L. Sinclair
Washington Chamber of Commerce
Chamber
Bota
D. W. Richardson
Missouri
President Wilson
Envoy Root
Richardson
Illinois to have six appeal courts for draft exemptions
Chicago June 22 Illinois will be divided into six appeal districts for draft exemption rulings. Five members from each board will serve on the boards of appeal with six total courts to pass upon exemption merits. All unsatisfied exemption board decisions will go to the appeal court for review.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Illinois
Washington
Rockefeller Foundation Gift to Red Cross Reported
The Rockefeller Foundation announced a donation of 5,000,000 dollars to the Red Cross in New York on June 22, supporting wartime relief efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross
New York
Rockefeller Foundation
French Retake Positions After German Breakthrough Near Laon
French forces halted a German surprise attack aided by 20 000 troops moved from the Russian front and retook part of a 400 metre sector south of Mont Des Singes. The enemy left many dead and French columns captured fifty prisoners in the action near Vauxaillan south west of Laon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Laon
Mont Des Singes
Moisy Farm
Tenton
Crown Prince
Boy Drowns Swimming Near Evansville Pond
Evansville authorities report Elmer Vegge aged sixteen drowned while swimming in a pond near Dartictact. The incident occurred in early summer as rescue efforts were unsuccessful and the body was recovered.
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Evansville
Ind
Dartictact
Elmer Vegge
Wea
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Henry
Detroit
Plank
Severeid
Hale
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Spencer
Admiral Potter
Whitehall
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Hugh L. Scott
Army Chief of Staff
American Press Association
General Scott
High Court
Lorimer Financial Aid
Crace Lusk
Younger
With Vic
Tim
Mills
Great Lakes
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Navy
Benson
Unm
Cash Grain
Ruth Cruger
Wadleigh High School
New York City
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Cocchi
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Ilinois
Sion
Citi
H. M. Martin
John E. Laskey
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William Denman
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