Newport Navy Exposed to Vices, Denial by Newport Mayor
Secretary Daniels accuses Newport R I navy training station recruiters of exposure to gambling and immoral resorts. He cites open vice and liquor sales as a danger to thousands of young sailors, urging governors and local officers to enforce laws and protect recruits, while the mayor denies unusual immorality.
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Waskinton
Newport
R. 1
Aquor
Daniels
Bookman
Navy Department
Genta
Department of Justice
Tas
Navy
United States
Bulgaria’s King Ferdinand faces Greek war entry after abdication
Geneva dispatch reports King Ferdinand of Bulgaria moved by Constantine’s abdication and expects former Premier Ventados to lead Bulgaria. Greece may enter the war against Bulgaria. Ferdinand plans to seek German military support at the front. Constantine’s abdication triggers contagion of regional tensions in Sofia.
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Geneva
Switzerland
Paria
Balkan
Ferdinand
Bulgaria
Constantine
Ventados
Greece
Perdijand
Ponte Im
Sofia
Food control bill blamed for farmer losses and famine risk
Washington June 20 Senator Gore Democrat chairman of the agricultural committee said the food control bill would strike at farmers and cause $240,000,000 in wheat and $500,000,000 in corn losses this year and lead to famine next year through reduced production.
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Washington
Administration
Senator Gore
Agricultural Committee
Cati No Lemson
British Steamer Sunk by German U-Boat Details From Messages
Boston reports a British steamer named El By by reputedly sunk by a German U-boat. Messages from Cap sinking indicate the vessel sailed from Boston for Manchester England with general cargo. No crew details are given in the dispatches.
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Boston
el By By & German
Aubmain
Leyland Line
Iain Pieres
Meachester
England
Mrs Pankhurst to Aid Russia in Petrograd Mission
Bry Hemeling Pankhurst, famed suffragist, arrived in Petrograd to discuss aiding Russia and directing efforts in the broader struggle. She plans to meet Elihu Red and Cherellaa and outline how activities will be coordinated, with further details to follow from her associates.
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Petrograd
London
Bry
Adare
Mex
Panikuret
Mima
Neer
Pooling of all coal urged as only remedy
The Federal Trade Commission urged government pooling of coal production and distribution and of rail and water transportation to avert a winter shortage. The plan would pay producers full cost plus a uniform profit and run transport as a unit under the president, with compensation to carriers and rapid delivery to consumption points.
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Washington
Une
Congress
Federal Trade ,Commission
Commission
United States
Davies, Colver
Fort
Harriadin Nents
Great Lakes
Mort
Wholesalers to Do Part for Country at Liberty Convention
Chicago June 20 Men long active in food handling gather as the Liberty convention of the National Wholesalers Grocers Association opens. Theodore F Whitmurah president praises Washington officials for their wartime food efforts and urges centralised authority to a few capable leaders. He warns against trimming experts and stresses eliminating waste and curbing extravagance while supporting administration food bills pending in Congress. Fred B Drake, chairman, notes the committee on pure and legislation reports the association backs the administration's food measures.
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Chicago
National Wholesalers’ Grocers’ Association
Theodore F. Whitmurah
Washington
Fred B. Drake
Machine Guns Shift to Offense in Night Road Fire
News describes a shift in machine gun use from defense to offense, with British forces in France adopting indirect fire to sweep roads at night. The essay notes rapid changes in tactics, urging American officers to train with current front lines methods. It highlights guns used to disrupt supply columns, enabling trench operations and highlighting casualty shifts toward indirect fire.
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France
America
University Reading
No decision reached on taxation of U S publishers
Washington June 20 Senate finance committee reopened taxation of publishers in revising the war revenue bill. The committee adopted Senator Penrone's motion to reconsider its decision to levy a 6 percent tax upon publishers receipts but reached no decision on a substitute. The weather: generally fair, cooler tonight, warmer Thursday with fresh northwest winds becoming variable.
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Washington
Senate Finance Committee
Penrone
Winda
High Power Lines Chief Discussion for Telephone Men
North Dakota telephone companies face a new issue as a report on rising power company activity in the state will be discussed at the association’s Minot meeting on June 2. State Fire Marshal H L Reade will speak on Protection from High Power Lines and its effects on telephone circuits.
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Binmurel
Ni da
North Pakute
Association
Minot
H. L. Reade
Mr. Reade
Belgians Endure Reimposed Forced Labor Across Provinces
Reports from occupied Belgium indicate German authorities have started forcing large numbers of civilians into work for the enemy. Communal leaders were told to supply lists of unemployed and employed men, while Belgian provinces refuse a 60 million mark monthly contribution. The Warren liner Bay State sailing from Boston to Liverpool was sunk by a German submarine. crew fate not yet known.
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Havre
Begian
Ghent
Belgium
Copenhagen
London
Boston
Bay State
Liverpool
Socialism a Cloak For Pro German In 1917 Editorial
The Minneapolis Tribune editorial argues that socialism in the United States has shifted from debate to organized opposition to the government. It claims socialist ranks include discontented factions and foreign influence, presenting socialism as a German partisan force undermining U S wartime efforts. It cites alleged German financing and covert activity behind socialist channels.
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Minneapolis Tribune
Pershing Fights For Ancestral Home In Alsace Roots
June 20 Pitburgh report notes General John J. Pershing fights with France to free Alsace provinces and advance democracy. His forebears reportedly came from Alsace in 1849, with roots traced to Greensburg area and West Moreland county. The piece links Pershing’s lineage to local genealogy and mentions Beaman Beaman Beaman road and Pershing pond nearby.
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Pitburgh
Black Jack Pershing
Germany
Alsace
John Joseph Pershing
Alnece
Frederick
John Pershing
America
Baltimore
Jacob
Greensburg
Greensburg Now Atanda. John Pershing
Celonel Proctor
Moreland
General Pershing
Frederick Pershing
Bradenville
West Moreland County
Greensboro
Taclede
JH. Pershing
Alanco
Beaman
N Y Police Under Searchlight Over 800 Girls Missing
New York June 20 more than 500 girls aged 1 to 20 have disappeared since January 1. Police Commissioner Arthur Woods announced a broad inquiry into police conditions amid the ongoing Cruger murder case. Investigators press efforts to locate a minder as new details emerge about a girl who allegedly jumped to escape two men after revealing information tied to Minx Cramer’s body. Ming LaRueta reportedly holds valuable information about white slave traffic.
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New York
Arthur Woods
Amind
Misa Conmuelo Ie
Encape
Minx Cramer
Ming LaRueta
Zeppelins Soon Fly To America Says German Writer
Copenhagen June 20 A German technical weekly argues regular Zeppelin trips to America are possible in the not distant future The paper estimates that a moderate increase in lifting capacity would enable a four day voyage The article appears to be written with peace in mind rather than wartime voyages.
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America
Copenhagen
London
Texans Indicted Over Draft Law Conspiracy Trial Planned
Dallas report states fifty five men indicted for conspiring against the federal draft law will be tried in San Angelo Texas. The indictments allege the formation of a farmers and laborers protective association to resist the Selective Draft Act by force if necessary. Different names and locations are referenced in the government case.
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Dallas
Texas
San Angelo
Tex
Farmers’ and
Women Picket Riot at White House Sparks Disturbance
Washington reports the silent picketing by suffrage supporters near the White House led to a disorder as banners were torn and police intervened. Women proclaimed America not a democracy, urging action to defend democracy amid World War pressures. Several demonstrators shouted for help and denounced denial of the vote.
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Russia
America
Washington
White House
Wilson
Pater
Convention Names Pollock Temporary Chair At North Dakota Gathering
A North Dakota Republican convention at City Hall organized its permanent structure with O. Pollock named temporary chairman, and delegates from Cass, Ramsey, and other counties forming committees on rules and resolutions. Rev. George A. Quigley delivered the invocation as delegates pledged unity to elect a suitable congressional candidate in a high stakes gathering.
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Bernt Anderson
Churches
Merry
Husinosa
Twitchell
Fargo
Tod
Richland
Ki M. Pollock
Casa
Ole Akwik
Cavalier
Twitehell
Cyn
James Fy Shea
Cask
B. P. Rpalding
Cass
Pollock Wis
KJ. Hayes
George Kelley
the A. White
Pollock
Republiscan
Tix
Tatate
Congress
Congrem
Keettreeve
Hagerttars
Hillaboro
J. Traynor
Barmesy
Cashman Pollock
George A. Quigley
M. E. Church
A. W. Fowler
Treadwell
Walan
B. N. Swiggum
Teall
Coun A. Stepnerson
Pembina
George Peterson
Nelson
A. J. McFadden
Nelson County
George D. Kelley
Romney
J. E. Stevens
Breela
R.A. Lathrop
Cavaliersounty
B.D. Groome
Sergeant County
HS. Russell
FR J. Hughes
Towner
D. B. McDonald
Grand Forks
J. B. Wireman
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Mrs. Pankhurst
Federal Trade Commission
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Teen
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Herald
Nonpartisan League
Townley
Rule
Zonal Civic Federation
Ralph M. Ensley
Socialist Party
Ite
Avery
Godalliem
Socialistic Party
Banley
Pershing
N. Y
Rosenthal
Judge Pollock
Delegates
Bargent
C. W. Ball
J. W. A. Lelie
Edwin Peterson
Ne Tae Nels Pettersas
P Gardner
D. J. McKenzie
Philip Peterson
Renate
Livy Johnson
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