Wilson Favor Abolition of Whisky but Reserves Beer and Wine
President Wilson backs ending whisky production but warns stopping beer and wine could sparking labor unrest and war effort strains. He conveyed views to Senators Martin Gerry and to Postmaster General Burleson who sought support from Senator Norris Sheppard. The House passed a dry amendment. Senate expected to approve whisky ban while leaving food use decision to the President.
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Washington
Wilson
Martin
Gerry
Rhode Island
White House
Burleson
Norris Sheppard
Texas
Senator Sheppard
Senate
Barkley
Kentucky
House
District of Columbia
Borah
Congress
Auction of Mrs. Kindig’s personal effects draws crowd
In Goshen Indiana on June 30 a sale of Mrs Laura A Kindig’s household goods attracted several hundred attendees. Despite her plan to endow a 100000 Laura A Kindig Seminary the items sold for under 50 dollars while she had lived in seclusion for 30 years.
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Goshen
Ind
Laura A. Kindig
Nickel Plate Train Derails Near Cleveland
A Nickel Plate passenger train from Buffalo to Chicago derailed eighteen miles east of Cleveland due to a broken rail. Passengers were thrown from berths but no serious injuries reported.
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Chicago
Cleveland
Buffalo
Here
Mrs T Roosevelt Jr Teaches Navy Reservists to Cook
Mrs T Roosevelt Jr takes charge of a cooking class for Navy reservists, demonstrating meal preparation and kitchen skills. The program aims to improve efficiency and readiness, highlighting involvement of the First Lady in wartime support initiatives.
British Strike Pushes Toward Oppy in Big Wotan Break
London reports Haig struck at the German front southeast of Oppy, catching the enemy off guard. Canadian and British troops forced a 2,000 yard breach, with prisoners estimated over 200 and Germany admitting loss of the foremost lines while Oppy and Gravelle Windmill remained in Allied hands.
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London
Haig
Hindenburg
Oppy
Wotan
Siegfried Line
Berlin
Gravelle
Lens
Spencer Crume Acquitted in Indiana Slaying Case
Spencer Crume was acquitted of the murder of his brother Dan Crume by a jury that deliberated sixteen hours and a half. After the verdict Crume shook hands with prosecutors and said he bore no ill will. He will not return to the scene but may take a job offered by Dr Chittick of Burlington.
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Kokomo
Ind
Spencer Crume
Dan Crume
Crume
Dr. Chittick
Burlington
Priest Arrest Sparks German Spy Rumor in Freeport
In Freeport Illinois the arrest of Father Charles Ostenkoetler after he registered as Helen Weinrich of Rockford triggers a village-wide uproar. Federal investigators raid the parish house to seize evidence while Ostenkoetler claims the disguise was a joke on Father Fred Hackenger of Lena.
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Freeport
Ill
Shannon
Charles Ostenkoetler
Helen Weinrich
Rockford
John C., Drautzburg
Chicago
Ostenkoolter
Fred Hackenger
Lena, Th
Graham & Sons bank closed after involuntary bankruptcy filing
In Chicago a large private bank Graham & Sons faced an involuntary bankruptcy petition filed by creditors. Detectives seized records amid the bank’s sudden closure. deposits were estimated at three to five million dollars. Bank officials and lawyers prepared a statement at Roger C. Sullivan’s office. George M. Reynolds of Continental and Commercial National Bank commented on the situation awaiting more details.
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Chicago
Graham & Sons’ Bank
Grahams
Hoyne
Charles Center Case, Jr
Criminal Court
Graham & Sons
Roger C. Sullivan
Graham Bank
Reynolds
George M. Reynolds
Continental and Commercial National Bank
Graham Institution
Ryan
200 Unfit at It. Sheridan Army Board With Blue Tickets Brings Sadness
Fort Sheridan Illinois June 30 A man with a blue ticket stands on a trench parapet sobbing as he accepts his fate. A board of army officers Major O W Bell Captain Owen Meredith and Lieutenant Robert Proxmire have ruled on him and 200 others at the reserve officers training camp.
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Fort Sheridan
Ill
Jane
Army
O. W. Bell
Owen Meredith
Robert Proxmire
Boys for Farms Slogan Convention Opens in Washington
Wartime mobilization of boy labor aims to offset farm and industry shortages as conscription nears. Speakers include Secretary Wilson Herbert Hoover Dr P P Claxton and W S Gifford at the Council on National Defense offices.
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Vention
Washington
United States
Council of National Defense
America
Secretary Wilson
Department of Labor
Herbert C. Hoover
P. Pp. Claxton
United States Commissioner of Education
W. S. Gifford
Council of National Defenses
Interstate Commerce Board Denies Rail Rate Increases
Washington June 80 The interstate commerce commission denied the rate advances asked by the railroads.
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Washington
Interstate Commerce Commission
William C. Redfield Secre tary of Commerce and Embargo Board Head
William C. Redfield serves as Secretary of Commerce and leads the Embargo Board, overseeing policy and enforcement actions during its tenure.
Major H. G. Oplycke Recruiting for Army Signal Corps
Major H. G. Oplycke actively seeks volunteers to join the Army Signal Corps. He urges men to sign up, promising training and service opportunities.
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The
Army Signal Corps
Iowa Aviator May Recover
Paris June 80 Corporal James Norman Hall American aviator and member of the Lafayette flying squadron who was reported killed in an encounter with German airplanes has escaped death. Although he is badly wounded there are hopes of his recovery.
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Paris
James Norman Hall
Lafayette
Coal price pact set for bituminous mines
Washington reports a voluntary coal price agreement by Ilinois and Indiana operators setting mine run and screenings at 2.75 dollars per ton and domestic sizes at 3.50 dollars per ton. The notice stresses these are mine prices not including freight or profits and aims for price uniformity amid ongoing government planning.
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Washingtons
Department of the Interior
Ilinois
Indiana
French Chamber Adopts Secret Session in Paris
The French chamber of deputies entered a secret session at 3 15 p m Friday in Paris as reports say the assembly considered sensitive matters in closed doors.
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Paris
French Chamber of Deputies
Russ Coming to Life Again in War Update
London reports rising Russian activity by scouts and aviators. Baltic naval forces display marked energy, prompting necessary defensive measures on the German side, according to the German war office.
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London
Baltic
German War Office
DePauw Gifts Total 175000 Amid Campus Expansion
DePauw University in Greencastle Indiana reports 175000 in gifts over the past year toward campus expansion. The drive funds Rector Hall the Stucelaker Memorial Administration building and several investment additions led by a 100000 gift for Rector Hall and 18000 gifts from George R. Grose.
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Greencastle
Ind
Rector Hall
Stucelaker
DePauw University
George R. Grose i
Re O. Meater Hal
Greece enters WWI allied cause. Europe reels toward peace talks
Greece declares itself at war with the Central powers as Entente influence grows in the region. Germany tightens grip as Haig advances on Lens and reports from Russian fronts indicate a new assault plan. Austrian parliament hints at a peace push while Berlin signals a potential negotiated settlement.
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London
Greece
Venizelos
Entente
Ministée
Switzerland
Germany
Austria
Bulgaria
Turkey
Holland
Teutons
Norway
Christiania
Douglas Haig
Arras
Lens
Brussloft
Elihu Root
Governor Lowden Vetoes Sixty Bills in Illinois Session
Springfield June 80 Governor Lowden cut more than 1 million from the legislature’s two year appropriations. The omnibus bill dropped to under 50 million as 42 house and 18 senate vetoes were sent to the General Assembly. Vetoed items include 60000 for cattle destroyed at the Chicago dairy show and 25000 for a Chicago fish hatchery. The roof repair 50000 and session laws printing 50000 were also struck. The antiprofessional bondsman bill and Birth of a Nation film bill were left unsigned letting them lapse.
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Springield
Ill
Lowden
Federal Assembly
General Assembly
House
Senate
Chicago
Scott Durand
Thomas Curren
Jackson
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Chicago Financial Head
Sheridan
Army Board
William C. Redfield
Secretary of Commerce
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Opdlycke
United States Secial
Times Square
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