Signs of Big Offensive Mounts on Western Front
British raids multiply along a 120 mile front with Lens near risk, as Haig’s forces press in trenches east of Flaumont wood and near Hulluch. Night actions yield prisoners and bombardments while French lines near Auzeillent area are restored.
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France
London
Haig
Memines
Alene
Auzaillon
Nepum
Lens
Flaumont Wood
Lena
Hulluch
Jeaux
Vendhulile
Weet
Warneton
Zula Pose
Ta Thie Amir
Mum- Ree
Lemke Denies Nomination of Fargo Candidate in Bismarck
In Bismarck North Dakota on June 36 William Lemke, state Republican chairman, personally informed the secretary of state he opposes the nomination of John Miner of Fargo as the Republican candidate for Congress in the First District. He noted intent to ignore the district opti..."
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Bismarck
N. C
William Lemke
Repubican Central Committee
John Mner
Fargo
Weaviliern
Congress
Beorstary
Eee
Ignorion
Supreme Convention
Dunn Trial Reveals Checks Linked to Madam D Alias
Mrs Al Brown identified checks tied to the Dunn case during testimony at the murder trial. She recalled details of the plot and Brown feud with Montana authorities. Testimony referenced payments for a car and other financial actions surrounding the 1910s era events.
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Bt Paul
al Brown
Dunn
Frank J.‘Dunn
Jawbone Becomes Border Term For New Lieutenants
Fort Bilis Tes June 45 A quirky nickname spreads along the border for newly commissioned lieutenants promoted from the ranks. The term Jawbone reflects credit earned by NCOs as they gain officer status, with the slang gaining general use among soldiers and local readers.
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Fort Bilis
Tes
United States
American Ship Torpedoed Near Ireland with All Hands Lost
The American steamship Ortolan was torpedoed and sunk June 14 while en route from Genoa to Liverpool. Three crew members perished. a fourth arrived today. An American warship, four miles away, attempted to aid but the submarine was sunk after firing on the Ortolan.
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Montreal
Enhee
Ortolan
Gence
Liverpool
Guna
Minnesota and North Dakota Enlist 3050 Navy Reservists
Bt. Paul June 25 Minnesota and North Dakota districts have enlisted over 3060 men for the navy since the declaration of a state of war with Germany. About 1000 are furloughed and could be called to training stations at any time. Reports show the two states rank fourth for enlistments for the week ending June 15.
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Bt. Paul
Minnesota
North Dakota
Germany
Ruth Cruger Case Sharply Cited by Cocchi Interrogation
Bologna June 2 Interrogation of Alfredo Cocchi self confessed singer in Ruth Cruger case reveals his account of meeting Cruger at his machine shop and her February 13 visit for skates. He alleges a strong attraction and claims memory gaps after what followed including murder.
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Bologna
Alfredo Cocchi
Ruth Cruger
York
Italy
Cocah
Zucconi
America
Ruth
Czech Regiments Desert to Russian Forces Reported
Amsterdam dispatch dated June 25 reports three Czech regiments deserting to Russian forces, according to a committee chaired by F. Von Georgi, Austria's retiring defense minister, as published.
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Amsterdam
Austria
F. von Georgi
The
Roosevelt's Son Flies Over Oyster Bay Home
Oyster Bay June 25 It is learned that the aviator who circled over Oyster Bay yesterday and performed a maneuver over Bagamore hill was W Quentin Roosevelt youngest son of Colonel Roosevelt who is training at Mine for the aviation service.
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Roosevelt
Oyster Bay
Bagamore Hill
W. Quentin Roosevelt
Coloonel
Aviation Service
Census Registrations Show Large Military Enlistment Gaps
Frostington reports peak enrollment figures with Niagara county and three Wyoming precincts missing, totaling 62 over census estimates. Registrants include 1,247,794 white citizens, 968,499 colored, and 1,090,008 foreigners from allies other than Germany, with 113,843 already naturalized.
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Frostington
Niagara County
New York
Wyomna
Much Tonnage Lying Idle In Ports Of World
Boston June a Despite the Allies acute need of ships arising from the submarine menace more than one million tons of neutral shipping idly swing at anchor in harbors of belligerent nations says Augusto Cluffalli former Italian cabinet member and Tulian mission member to the Associated Press He urges Allies to act now by raising port duties to deter prolonged stays and by denying bunker costs to ships that refuse cargoes bound through the danger zone due to greed of shipowners.
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Boston
Augusto Cruffalli
Tulian
Cluffellt
Northern Pacific Employes Will Not Hold Annual Feast
Bt Paul June 25 In compliance with a request from the defense committee of the National Railway association it has been announced that the Northern Pacific railway employer will forego their annual picnic for the reason that if the war lasts more than a year the picnic will be postponed until the government needs the full effectiveness of the railroads.
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Bt Paul
Defense Committee
National Railway Association
Northern Pacific Railway
Dr Hutchinson Retires From University of Minnesota
Minneapolis dated report states Dr John Hutchinson, the university’s oldest serving faculty member since 1876, has retired at age 86 after long career. The notice notes his son is 6 years old.
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DR. Hutchinson
Minneapolis
John Hutchinson
University of Misota
Hutchinsson Ls
British Commission Arrives to Discuss War Prisoner Exchange
The British commission led by Lord Newton reaches The Hague to meet German delegates under General Friedrich. They will discuss prisoners of war exchange, camp reprimits, and related matters for interned, elderly, and disabled personnel.
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the Hague
Lord Newton
Friedarich
English Ex-Minister of War Wounded Amid Muted Chaos
Distraught over a spree of murders and horse thefts, authorities report a Georgian peasant uprising in Nikolayev with torched scenes and mass executions. A separate dispatch notes Brigadier General J Cassian Russia accidentally wounded in France as Georgian national democrats push for Georgia autonomy.
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London
Dally By
Georgia
Transcau- Dress
J.casian
Russia
BB. Yy
France
Court spectators searched at trial in El Paso
In El Paso on June 26 sheriff deputies searched courtroom spectators as preliminary hearing opened for Thomas Lyons murder case. Each entrant was checked from waist to trouser legs amid strong feelings tied to the prominent New Mexico millonaire murdered May 17.
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Paso
Tex
Sherif Seth Orndorf
Thomas Lyons
New Mexico
GUNFIRE IN CORK RIOTS KILLS ONE RIOTER
In Cork on June 25 Sinn Fein supporters clashed with police as soldiers fired on disturbers after clubs failed to restore order. One rioter was killed and another severely wounded. about a dozen treated for bayonet and other injuries as troops moved in to quell the disturbance.
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Cork
Ireland
Sinn
Galveston Mob Lynches Man Under Turbulent Night
Galveston Texas June 35 Chester Bowyer accused of attacking a dairyman's wife was dragged from jail by a mob and hanged after a ruse by a faction then overpowered the jailers in a riotous sequence.
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Galveston
Tex
Chester Bowyer
Nation Party
Zoe
Wilson issues order for war embargo council control
President Wilson issued an executive order to create an exports embargo council to administer wartime embargoes under the espionage act. The council includes the secretary of state agriculture commerce and the food administrator, with policy decided by the experts council. Coal and grain fall under expert control while food exports stay largely with the food administration. Shipping and rationing plans for neutral Europe are outlined. Secretary Redfard said operation would begin within 45 hours.
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Washington
Wilson
Germany
Secretary of Agriculture
Food Administration
Council
Redfard
North Dakota Farm Wage Society Incorporation Plan
North Dakota’s first step toward organizing farm labor and incorporation by the association of men announces their purpose. Carrington is the home of the association and Herold D. Mayer and F. Johnaog of Carrington are among the incorporators. Others from Sykeston are named. The association also announces its intention to secure farm labor for North Dakota.
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Bismarck
N. D
North Dakota
Carrington
Herold D. Mayer
F. Johnaog
Remer
Sykeston Drethe
Phe
North Dakoi
Question murdered woman's husband questioned over threats
Waukesha Wis June 26 David Roberts husband of a woman killed by Grace Lusk a school teacher was questioned behind closed doors in court by Dist Atty M B Tuller He was represented by H J Jamery Lockney attorney for Miss Lusk attended The DA sought to learn if Dr Roberts heard Miss Lusk threaten him
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Waukesha
Wis
David Roberts
Grace Lusk
Cloaéd Doore
Dist. Atty
M. B Tuller
Jamery Lockney
Miss Lask
Women fill key University of Minnesota posts as enrollments surge
June 26. At the University of Minnesota the employment bureau reports heavy enlistments forcing a shift to women students for positions traditionally held by men. Callas are coming in for life savers at bathing beaches while men are still sought for similar work. The bureau was established three years ago.
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Minneapoiis
University of Minnesota
Bureau of Employment
J. C. Poucher
Calla &R
Drive for recruits for U S Army opens appeal
The central department launched a drive for 70 000 volunteers to join the regular army as urged by the President. Unmarried men aged 18 to 40 are sought with promises of $80 per month, potential commissions from the ranks, board and clothing allowances, and the chance to serve in the trenches.
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Military Training Camps Association
Regular Army
Ilfes
Arin
Ewearin
Pershing Day in Big Drive for Red Cross
Pershing Day observances honored Major Pershing and highlighted nationwide Red Cross relief efforts. The drive raised funds, with events in many cities, and continued through the week beyond the official 11 o'clock close.
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Pershing
RED Cross
Seceding Chinese Provinces Cease Warlike Activities
Provinces which declared independence from the Peking government have ceased warlike preparations. Southern rebel leaders telegraphed Peking they were in earnest and actions were soon held without military interference.
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Peking
China
Missing Walter Kelly Former Adams County Auditor
Friends report Walter Kelly former Adams County auditor and Senate secretary disappeared after April. He left his post to become secretary of the Commercial club at Harlowtown Montana. Family funds were intact and supplies continued, but since moving to Hettin no sign or word has reached relatives.
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Walter Kelly
Adams County
Bumarck
N. D
County
Senate
Kelly
Commercial Club
Harlowtown
Mont
Mre. Kelly
Ally
Hettin
Ince
America Needs 35 000 Planes Hearings Open in Senate
Hearings on the governments large aircraft program began today before the senate military committee subcommittees with Secretary of War Baker as a witness to urge an initial appropriation of 9800.00 for the construction and training of thousands of aircrews.
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Washington
Senate
Military Committee
Baker
Poe Ae
WETS FIND JOKER IN THE FOOD MEASURE
Washington report on the food bill shows anti prohibitionists claiming a loophole in the Barkley provision that could allow molasses-based alcohol production. Debate centers on preserving wartime prohibition as the Senate considers keeping the protection provisions while handling amendments.
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Joker
Washington
House
Barkley
Contracts for More Ships Let
A report notes that contracts for additional ships have been let, including 36 steel vessels and 2 wood and steel hulls on wool. Baventy-two hulls have been ordered.
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Baventy
English Ship Sinks U-Boat Near Irish Coast
An Atlantic Port report says a British steamer sunk an attacking submarine after firing a shell into its gas tank, causing an explosion that parted the U-boat amidships. The British vessel remained unharmed as the submarine, about five miles off the Irish coast, appeared to be fleeing.
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Atlantic
Ireian
Potatoes Seen Dropping to Ten Cents Per Bushel
A report from commission merchants indicates fall potato prices could plunge to ten cents per bushel, far below the current four dollar rate. Harvest prospects and planted acreage suggest an oversupply as the season approaches, signaling a sharp drop in value for the crop.
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