First American Troops Land in Italy Front
Washington reports the first American troops have landed in Italy, mostly non combatant units with some sanitary and special organizations. The 77th New York raised division arrived, training underway, while five divisions returned to Pershing. General Marsh noted favorable allied outlook and possible German attack indicators. Senate backs promoting Crowder to lieutenant general during the war.
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Washington
Italy
General March
General Pershing
Marsh
France
Pershing
First National Army
77Th
New York
Camp Upton
J. Franklin Bell
Johnson
Building Collapse in Sioux City Kills Multiple People
A building at Fourth and Dougings streets in Sioux City collapses at 3:30 in the afternoon, trapping several people in the debris. Fire crews report flames and a large rescue effort, with victims feared buried under the ruins as responders coordinate actions.
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Sioux City
Oscar Ruff
Dougings
Patlae
Brandine
Sim Pret Marin Fee
Negotiations Continue for German Austrian Alliance
Copenhagen reports that talks to extend the German Austrian alliance resume on July 8 in Salzburg. The Salzburger Volkblatt says about sixty Germans and Americans will attend, with key figures including German Vice Chancellor von Payer, Foreign Secretary von Kuehlmann, Austrian Foreign Minister Burian, and Trade Ministers Wieser and Szikrenkl.
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Copenhagen
Salzburg
Salzburger Volkablatt
Herr von Payer
Richard von Kuehlmann
Baron Burian
Wieser and Szikrenkl
Chicago Bank Clerk Embezzler Arrested
A Glendive Mont raid led to the arrest of a man with 31000 in cash who claimed the name Alexander Plummer but admitted he is Anton Zal ataris. He is one of two State Bank of Chicago clerks sought for embezzling over 40000, following a telegram from Sheriff George Twibble.
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Chicago
Glendive
Mont
Alexander Plummer
Anton Zalataris
George Twibble
State Bank of
Government books show first full year of war costs exceed 12 billion
Washington June 29. The government closed its books for the fiscal year ending, the first full year in the war. Outlay surpassed 12.6 billion since July 1, 1917, with total war cost reaching about 13.8 billion when including prior months. June receipts are setting records, with projected revenues over 2.25 billion and continued large expenditures across government services and debt.
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Washington
Red Cross War Fund totals reach 170 million in drive
Washington reports Second War Fund subscriptions total 170,038,394 with ongoing returns. The year’s fund receipts through May include 117,544,284 from all sources and 3,134,904 on hand July 1 last year. Unencumbered resources stand at 19,503,690. HMS moves to prepare for potential intervention in Russia per Zurich reports.
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Washington
Red Cross
Joeal
HMS
May Extract Potash From Dust Of Cement
Pittsburgh June 29 extraction of potash from cement dust is claimed by James D Rhodes a Pittsburgh manufacturer who has arranged to erect a large experimental plant beside a cement company. The Castallo plant is in receivership and court permission was required before Rhodes could proceed with deals. Rhodes says vast potash can be derived from cement dust for fertilizer, potentially increasing national supply and drawing government interest.
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Pittsburgh
James D. Rhodes
Haw
United States District Court
Rhodes
Belgian Minister Describes Privations in Russia
Kyoto June 29 Jules Destree Belgian minister to Russia who passed through here on his way from Petrograd to Europe via the United States told reporters his withdrawal from Russia was due to Belgium not recognizing the Lenin government. He said allied ambassadors faced severe privations from lack of food and clothing and blamed German influence. he called himself a socialist but condemned Russian socialists as failures to promote the state. He added Russia disregarded diplomacy and peace and order during his Siberian journey his trunks were searched and no Russian paid respect to Belgium.
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Kyoto
Japan
Jules Destree
Rusan
Petrograd
Europe
United States
Russia
Lenine
Destree
Rus
Siberia
Rugaian
Fair Dealing Over Mexican Tax Sparks U S Protest
Washington on June 29 reports a U S State Department protest to President Carranza over Mexico s February 19 1918 decree taxing investments by American citizens. The note labels the tax as near confiscation and urges justice and fair dealing, noting U S concerns about property rights and due process.
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Washington
Mexico
State Department
Carranza
United States
Wilson
Ita
Department
U. S
Parsons, Kansas Murderer Sentenced to Life Imprisonment
John Winfield, described as a negro, confessed to killing three members of a family and was secretly brought to court where he received a life sentence. Secrecy was attributed to fear of violence.
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Parsons
Kas
John Winfield
Frazier Nears 16 000 Lead in Gubernatorial Race
Governor Lynn J. Frazier appears to increase his Republican lead toward 16 000 as returns from isolated districts come in. County auditors await full results. about 200 districts had not reported by last night. Frazier 50 678 Breen 36 148. lead widened to about three to one over Wilkinson. Doyle of Fargo named Democratic nominee for governor.
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Lynn J. Fraxier
Frasier
Frazier
Breen
J. Doyle
Fargo
United States
Gra. Wilkinson
Americans In Back Line May Tell Address
Paris reports a new army ruling allows American soldiers and officers behind the front to reveal their whereabouts to home, noting they may state they are at behind-the-lines posts and receive mail addressed there, but cannot send pictures of their location due to censor concerns about enemy use.
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Paris
Associated Press
Army
Tts
America
Bane
Germans Were There But They Couldn't Make Them Move Out
In France on June 13 a staff officer described the situation with German remnants in Bourisches. A burying party noted as not yet tired faced questions about removing remaining Germans, reflecting tense occupation dynamics and discipline under Allied orders.
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France
Bourisches
No Perishable Goods To Be Accepted By Army Mail
Washington June 29 no more perishable goods such as fruits and foods will be accepted at post offices for mailing to troops because almost always they cannot be delivered in edible condition.
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Washington
Profiteering Seen in U S Industries Says Trade Commission
Washington reports from the Federal Trade Commission state profiteering exists among American industries due to greed and fraud. The probe covers low-cost government purchases, flour, copper, steel, canning, and coal, noting profits surged from 12 to 38 percent in recent years and that a few firms pocketed vast sums while others gain from stabilized prices.
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U. S
Federal Trade Commission
Washington
Tme
Federal Trade Commisson
Senate
Serena
British Dragnet Routs 400 Prisoners In Flanders Attack
Allied dispatches report heavy combat across northern France and Belgium with the British claiming over 400 German prisoners captured in Nieppe Wood and surrounding sectors. French and Italian forces repelled German assaults around Soissons Rheims and Montdidier while American units near Montdidier took 40 prisoners in Cantigny area. Heavy artillery duels and air activity persisted as both sides suffered material losses.
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Associated Press
Soissons
Fosse-En-Bas
Cutry Ravine
War Office
Paris
Rheims
Heigh Bligny
Saults
Montdidier
Vicina Cantigny
Apremont Forest
Persi
Premont
St. Mihiel
Leicheprey
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Lys
France
Merville
Royal Air Fi
London
Flanders
Nieppe Wood
Austrian Emperor Refuses Seydler Resignation
London dispatch reports Emperor Charles of Austriana refused to accept Premier von Seydler’s resignation and called Parliament to convene on July 16. An autographed letter from the emperor to Seydler is published in Vienna papers, according to Copenhagen Exchange Telegraph.
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London
Charles of
Dr. von Seydler
Copenhagen
Vienna
von Seydler
Bismarck Traveler Shot And Killed
A telegram from Mrs. Ernest E. Lack reports that her husband, former Bismarck commercial traveler for Stacey Fruit Co., was shot and killed. No further details have been received.
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Bismarck
N. D
F. S. Morey
Ernest E. Lack
Stacey Fruit Co
Freighter Onondaga Sinks After Reef Hit
The Clyde line freighter Onondaga en route to Charleston and Jacina struck a reef in heavy fog at Watch Hill and sank in shallow water. Her crew of six were landed by Watch Hill coast guards before the vessel went down. Captain Googing commanded the ship.
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Watch Hill
R. 1
Clyde Line
Onondaga
Boston
Charleston
Jacina
Coast Guards
Googing
American troops police Panama and Colon protest from Panama president
Panama, June 29. On orders from Washington, American troops began policing Panama and Colon at 2 PM under a treaty authorizing such action to preserve order. The Panama government protested to Washington claiming the new administration would allow the move, while previously entered limits kept troops out of these cities. The situation follows political upheaval and mixed signals between Urriola and U S authorities.
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Washington
Colon
United States
Canal Zone
Preat- See ‘Urriola
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Piave
Genstal Murch
Military Committee
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Enoch H. Crowder
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Stab
Rays Dieputcd
Exchange Telegraph Company
Zurich
U.S
Mount Clemens, Mich
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Pendleton
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Edgar Sawyer
Hartford, Conn
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Robert E. Brooks
Des Moines
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Chanute Field
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United States Steel Corporation
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Seydler
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