U S Indicts Four In Contract Plot Involving Government Work
Four Philadelphia men John Homin g, Jon Cavinalugh, Eugene Sullivan and Joseph Kohn are charged by the U S Department of Justice with conspiring to obtain government contracts. They allegedly offered to secure a 100000 army raincoat contract for the Quaker City company in exchange for a share of profits. The case cites an intended forgone commission and links to political and factory connections as investigators raid related firms.
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Washington
Department of Justice
Johnhoming
Jon P. Cavinalugh
Eugene Sullivan
Joseph Kohn
Philadelphia
Wastington
New York
Department
Rlitney
Royal
Havites Cantraen
Hittin
Quarternastar
Coe
Flaming
Olawa
Boston
United States
Henry Ford Accepts Democratic Endorsement for Senate
Henry Ford announced he would accept the Democratic nomination for U S Senate in Michigan at President Wilson's request. He stated his readiness to serve and support the president's policies, expressing willingness to endure sacrifices and fulfill the greatest need in public service.
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Michigan
Woashington
Henry Ford
Crew
Wilson
Hadley
German troops crush Bolsheviks near Taganrog in Azov sea
A German report from June 18 claims about 10,000 Bolshevik Red Guards were killed west of Taganrog after a battle by German forces. It says 3,000 Bolshevik soldiers died at least, with additional drowned casualties. German losses are described as slight.
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Amsteemstom
Kroerger
Miehheim
Coniicter
Britaine
Ney
Betyhevike Red Guards
Ceech
Taganrog
Azov
Tran Telsk
Ukenine
Sea of Azov
Kneerzer
Guard Cavalry Units Enter Active Service
Guard cavalry regiments have been mustered into federal service and are being deployed to the Moskow border in response to rising tensions. Units are immediately activated by the War Department and will operate under new field command.
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Border
Woehington
Dune
T—Sis Niethorms
U. S. Flyer Is Captured Near Paris
An American airman named Parker serving as a scout for a bombing raid was forced to land and captured by enemy forces near Paris. The incident occurred during ongoing aerial operations over France. Details on his condition or fate remain unavailable.
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U. S
Paris
Jane
Lient
Row
Parker
Tronch Flying Corps
Goris
O Leary Arrested in West York on Espionage Act Charge
Jeremiah A. detained near Sara, Wash, after evading the eve of a date set for his link to a espionage act violation. He was arrested and en route to New York for further proceedings.
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O'Leary
West
New York
Jeremiah A
Henry
Neehiee
Sara, Wash
New Youls
Mrs Busch Seeks Return of Her Property
Mrs A Buseh and her attorney travel to Marape to file with the alien property custodian for the return of her property as an initial action in the case.
Texan League Reorganized Amid Team Realignments
A Texas league reorganizes its membership with key moves including Patas and Tes as new members. The likely shift targets New Orleans into the Southern Association while Beaumont, Texas remains involved in the restructuring.
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Patas
Texas League
New Orleans
Southern Association
Beaumont
Tex
Government Seizes Large Estate Over Tax Debts
The government has seized a vast estate valued at about 100000000 dollars for nonpayment of federal income taxes totaling 68000000 dollars. The action targets the property of Henry Mier and related holdings as of June 15.
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U. S
Henry Mier
Indicted in New York Treason Plots Case Albert Paul Fricke
Albert Paul Petene named in federal grand jury indictment in New York over alleged treason plots to aid enemy forces. Authorities say he is among several individuals charged in a scheme linked to wartime espionage. The case involves U S authorities pursuing defendants tied to fascist or foreign extremist networks.
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Albert Paul Petene
United States
New York
John Wh. Ryan
Buffalo, N. Y
Ryn
U S Men to Conquer Europe Message Sent in 1918 Tone
President Wilson replied to President Poincare on the anniversary of American troops landing in Europe. He expressed gratitude for allied cooperation and emphasized that any temporary imbalance of force would be overcome by the joint effort of United States and Allied forces to secure victory and lasting peace. The cablegram praised steadfast support, pledged continued mobilization of men and materials, and reaffirmed commitment to victory as the path to justice and rights worldwide.
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Washington
Jung T
United States
Branca
Wilaun Lo
Polncure
Europe
State Department
Pershing
Whorathon
Prison for War Objectors
Secretary Baker approves sentences for conscientious objectors who refused service at Camp Up ton and Camp Gordon. Sentences range from 18 months to 20 years imprisonment. Most objected to fighting against Germany or Austria due to relatives there. Baker favors returning such men to their country of preference after the war.
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Washington
Camp Upton
Camp Gordon
Baker
Germany
Austrian
Americans Only Unity Speech at Navy Day Exercises
Secretary of the Navy urged wholehearted allegiance to the flag at a Navy Day event, calling on every man who prefers to live in America to participate in the electoral process in uniform. The remarks framed patriotism around voting and national service.
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Daniels
Albany
America
Tosephus Daniels
Americh
Mo Adoo heads West for health recovery
Washington reports Secretary Mo Adoo Jett White Sulphur Springs West Virginia on Sunday traveled to an unannounced western destination to recuperate from throat illness. In another note from Clarksdale Mississippi two flyers were injured when their plane from Turk fled near Memphis crashed from about 100 feet high.
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Washington
Mo Adoo Jett
White Sulphur Springs
W. Va
General Wood’s New Command Revised Orders
Washington July 10. Directing Gen Leonard F. Wood to take command at San Francisco have been revoked. Substitute orders issued directing him to remain at Camp Ellington Fort Riley Stanisng.
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General Wood
Washington
Leonard FP. Wood
San Francisco
Camp Elington
Fort Riley
Stansng
Rickenbacker Becomes America’s Second Ace Aviator
Edible Rickenbacker, once a famed auto racer, joins the American air forces as a second ace. June reports him as part of the U S Army Air Service heroics, bridging speed and valor from track to the skies.
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Rickenbacker
U. S
Beance
June
Edile Rickenbacker
America
Americai
Bopp Pays Fine in Federal Seizure Action
In Oakland Colorado June 18 Trang Bopp former German consul now serving a prison term had property here seized by the federal government to satisfy a $10,000 fine.
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Bopp
Oakland
Col
Trang Bopp
Sprague Named New York Port Enemy Regulation Chief
Rufus W. Sprague of New York was named special assistant to the Attorney General and placed in charge of enemy regulations for the port of New York, succeeding William Wallace Jr. at Washington in June 217.
Breaka Rivet Record at Bristol Shipyard
A new world rivet driving record was set at the Merchant Ship building corporation in Bristol Plymouth June 17. Cor Martin C Hahn drove 1,875 rivets in seven hours and forty five minutes, surpassing previous marks in shell fitting.
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Bristol
Merchant Shipbuilding Corporation
Cor Martin C. Hahn
Government to float fourth Liberty Loan in October
Secretary McAdoo outlined a four month plan with about 6 billion dollars in certificates to be issued in blocks of 750 million every two weeks starting June 26. Banks are asked to subscribe 4 1/2 percent of gross resources, paying 4 1/4 percent interest while government deposits earn 2 percent, financing anticipated expenditures through to January.
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Washington
Ie Nxt
McAdoo
Tevery National Bank and Trust Company
Sily Loa
Sundry Civil Bill Passes House With No Vote
Washington June 10 The sundry civil bill totaling 2 015 000 000 was approved by the house without a record vote and now goes to the senate. It includes 1 751 701 000 for ship subsidy, 50 000 000 for the president's emergency fund, 1 250 000 for the committee on public information, and 1 000 000 for Mississippi river flood control central.
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Washington
Committee On Public Information
House
Senate
Information Committee
U. S. to Hire War Workers
Washington June 10 President Wilson urged all employers in war work to refrain from recruiting unskilled labor directly. He called for using the United States Employment Service as the sole channel for August 1 and urged the labor forces to respond royally to the agency’s calls for voluntary enlistment in essential industry.
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Washington
Wilson
United States Employment Service
Department of Tabor
Senator Weeks Praises Navy Sub Sinking Record
Massachusetts senator John W. Weeks told the Massachusetts Laundry Owners association in Pemberton on June 18 that since January the US Navy has sunk 28 German submarines and that sailors deserve credit. He said heroic deeds should be made public.
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Pemberton
Mass
United States
John W. Weeks
Senate Military Affairs Committee
Massachusetts Laundry Owners Association
U S Truck In River Kills Three In Army Accident
Three soldiers died and 17 others were seriously injured when an army motor truck plunged from a bridge into the Brownh river in Cherokee county, about 18 miles northwest of Atlanta, on Sunday.
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Atlanta
Brownh River
Cherokee County
Speed Up Ordnance Making Reorganizes Districts
Washington June 12 Brig. Gen. C. Williams acting chief of ordnance reorganizes administrative methods in ten districts. A district chief has been named for each to coordinate the efforts of the field forces.
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Washington
Seamen to receive 25 percent wage bonus
Washington June 10. In response to German submarine activity off the American coast the shipping board orders a 25 percent bonus on monthly wages for all seamen employed in coastwise trade.
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Washington
Shipping Board
Nab Official In Spy Case
London June 17 a prominent government official was arrested over a spy case involving former Lorch Mayor Sir Joseph Jonas of Sheffield accused of giving information to the enemy.
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Nab
London
Lorch
Joseph Jonas
Sheffield
American Flyers Down Three German Planes on Toul Front
On Thursday near Toul in France two German aircraft were destroyed and a third was driven down out of control by American aviators. The action occurred as American forces supported the army in France during June.
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Yanks Bay
France
Toul
No U Boat in Waters Off Boston Says Navy Chief
Near Admiral Spencer Wood, commandant of the First naval district, stated that no report of an enemy submarine presence in these waters had been confirmed. President Wilson also ordered land requisitions to enlarge naval proving grounds at Indian Head Maryland and the adjacent Virginia site across the Potomac River.
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Spencer
Wood
First Naval District
Wilson
Navy
Washington
Anval Proving Grounds
Indian Head
Auxiliary Proving Grounds
Potomac River
Virginia
President Urges Nationwide Compulsory Work Movement
President Wilson endorses a nation wide compulsory work movement based on Maryland's law for citizens aged eighteen to fifty. He commends Governor Harrington and notes the need to mobilize all energies for war, praising safeguards against abuse and aiming to replicate Maryland's model in other states.
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Washington
Wilson Fies
Marsh
Crowedet
Governa Farrington
Maryland
Harrington
Toenn
Tam
Hiw
Council of National Defense
National War Labor Board
Unanimous Draft Approval Moves to Extend Age Range
Washington reports the house approved a provision authorizing calling all men of draft age who can be trained and equipped. Senate hearings on the 12 billion army appropriation bill featured support from Sen Chamberlain for extending the draft to ages eighteen to forty five, with advocates noting many over thirty are idle and should be reached.
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House
Washington
Crowder
Senator Chamberlain
Oregon
Senate Military Committee
Nurses March In Chicago For Red Cross Nurses
In Chicago on June 18 twenty two hundred nurses graduates and students rallied to back Red Cross nurses for France. They represented every hospital and training school in the city.
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Chicago
Red Cross
France
Night Air Raid on Paris Causes Casualties
Paris reports a Saturday night air raid injuring many as civilians ignored official warnings to stay indoors. American ambulances helped transport the wounded amid chaotic scenes in the capital on June 18.
Pershing Awards D. and G. W III to air squadron pilot
First Lieutenant Edward Buford of Nashville Tennessee has been awarded the Distinguished Service Cross by General Pershing for his service with an American air squadron in France.
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Pershing
France
Edward Buford
Nashville
Tenan
Appleton
Harvey Konrad
Italy
Ifrance
Red Cross
Monte Gripp
Tennn
Death of Maj. Gen. George M. Randall in Denver
Maj. Gen. George M. Randall retired veteran of the Civil and Spanish-American Wars died in Denver after a short illness at seventy-seven. He retired from service in October 1905.
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G. M. Randall
Denver
Colo
George M. Randall
G.-M. Randall
Cola
George M., Randall
Sa. Shortness
Presidential Proclamation Sets Draft Registration Date
A proclamation signed by President Wilson designates July 5 as draft registration day for Alaskans Hawaiians and Porto Ricans who have reached twenty one since June 5, 2017. The order applies to Hawaii and Washington area residents as of Draft Day.
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Hawaii
Washington
Wilson
Baseball Games at Army Camps Planned
Roger Brean hanks proposal to President Thomas Hickey of the American association to organize baseball championship games in army cantonments is carried forward in Toledo on June 15.
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Toledo
Thomas Hickey
American’ Association
Roger Breanhank
Washburns boom on housing drives Washburn
Eleven du Pont houses eight Wishburn Dwellings and eight Loveland homes rise in the du Pont park addition alongside numerous private builds. The city’s residence-building campaign shows a robust surge unseen in a decade, signaling a bustling growth phase across Washburn.
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Washburn
du Pont Company
Wishburn Dwellings Company
Loveland Company
du Pont Park
Thirty-Second Division Formed From National Guard Units
The War Department confirms the Thirty-Second Division is composed of National Guard units from Wisconsin and Michigan. Many troops trained at Camp MacArthur, and several battalions served near the Gar Saviss border. Some members were aboard the torpedoed British ship Tuscania, with others saved from the disaster.
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Washington
Mally
Natonal Guard
Alstixe
al Gar Saviss
Wis
National Guard
Wisconin and
Michitpsus
Mirhy
Wissconsin Infantey
Het Miduygen
Mourth
Pitth
Sifth
Wisconsin Infantry
Hbrigade
Michigan
Wtty-secotal
Michigan Infantry
Pith
Wsconsin
Wisconsin
Gata and Wifth
Michigan Field Signal
Seventh
Field Artillery
Michigan Cavalry
Michigan Feld Archillery
Wisconsin Cavalry
Michigan and
Wisconsin Signal Corps
Wiscosin
Thirty-second
Navy personnel to 131,485 in House vote
The House agreed to the Senate amendment raising navy personnel to 131,485 officers and enlisted men. An acrimonious debate followed as lawmakers sent the appropriation bill back to conference committees to remove a Barnett amendment proposing Major General Barnett, head of the Marine Corps, be granted lieutenant general rank in the Army. The Barnett amendment was rejected 14 to 73.
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Washington
House of Representatives
Senate
House
Barnett
Marine Corps
Leutenant Generel
British Admiral Paget Dead in London at 65
Admiral Sir Alfred Paget died at Broxton on Tuesday afternoon aged sixty five. He had served as British naval attache in Washington and held high command in the navy. The news from London confirms his death and notes his distinguished career.
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London
Sir Alfred Paget
Broxton
Washington
Wante Gandy Fed to Yanks in June Budget Plan
A proposal by Representative Gould of New York would add candy to the daily rations of all American Expeditionary Forces members. The plan, announced from Washington on June 20, argues for the inclusion of candy as a morale and energy booster amid ongoing deployments.
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Wante Gandy
Yanks
Washington
Gould
New York
Chicago nurses appeal for Red Cross in France
Dred nurses graduates and students made an appeal to the public of Chicago for Red Cross nurses for France. The nurses represent every hospital.
Paris Air Raid Warnings Prompt Civilian Caution
Paris on Saturday night endured air raid warnings with most residents urged to stay indoors and not look out windows. American observers report widespread caution as sirens sounded and shelter protocols were advised.
Pershing Awards D S C With the American Army in France
First Lieut. Edward Buford of Nashville Tennessee receives the Distinguished Service Cross in France as part of the American army during World War I.
Major General George M. Randall Dies in Denver
Major General George M. Randall, retired veteran of the Civil and Spanish American wars, died in Denver after a brief illness. He had served in the Army for many years and was widely respected for his leadership and service. The exact age and date of death are recorded as October 1903.
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Kenosha
Ludwig Semler
Twin Lakes
Kenosha County
Fred Semler
France
The Making of a Famous Medicine
A laboratory tour reveals the making of a renowned remedy for women’s ills. Over 350000 pounds of herbs are harvested annually at peak potency. Utensils and tanks are sterilized, the product pasteurized, and bottles sealed to ensure purity and effectiveness. Letters from grateful women testify to its health benefits.
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Pinkhaim
Fragmented Ad Snippet With Indian Relics And Skimmed Names
A fragmented ad page mentions old platola and curios bought and lists scattered names such as Wyllomhatgen Hove Grutamather Mohwonago Wie Watson Coleman and Hooketran. It also includes an unclear health claim about Cuticura soap and ointment with offer for free samples from Cuticura Dept. X Boston and pricing 25 cents to 60 cents.
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Wyllomhatgen
Hove
Grutamather
Mohwonago
Wie
Cuticura
Dept. X
Boston
Ady
Big Demand for Mahogany Widens Access Worldwide
The article notes mahogany grows in limited regions from southern Florida to northern South America and remains scarce. Demand spans home furniture offices and shipbuilding with substitutes common but craftsmen rely on finish and grain to distinguish quality. Prices rise as genuine mahogany trees take up to a century to mature.
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Florida
South America
Shiphuilders
Lexperta
Superfeld
United States Soldier and Sailor Insurance Reach Wide
In wartime measures and policy updates the government notes that over 2,000,000 members of the armed forces are insured, with coverage totaling about 16.5 billion dollars, illustrating the program's reach for servicemen and the nation.
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