Guns and politics mix as war news flows from Europe
From naval clashes off the British coast to Japan readying gun boats, the week brings U.S. destroyers in action near Zeebrugge and Russian upheaval at Petrograd. Hollweg resists peace terms while Britain and France press on Hindenburg Line, with Italy advancing on the Isonzo as U.S. aid to Russia begins.
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Hollweg
Russia
Hindenburg Line
State Department
Council of Workmen's and
Germany
Austria- Hungary
Italy
Monchy
Isonzo
Nava
Gorltz
Trieste
Uielf
France
Haig
Bullecourt
Quennt
Laffaux Mill
St. Quentin
Petain
Nivelle
Foch
War Ministry
Verdun
Great Britain
Navy
Admiralty
Jerico
Zeebrugge
Wilhelmshaven
United States
Joseph Hi. Choate
Terrible toll of great war total deaths surpass seven million
London reports Arthur Henderson of the war council estimates seven million killed to date and casualty totals exceeding the UK population of forty five million. He cites three years of unprecedented military effort with no immediate end in sight. He notes Germany's continued drive for world domination and the impossibility of estimating the war's monetary cost.
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London
Arthur Henderson
War Council
Richmond
United Kingdom
Henderson
Germany
Death for Draft Officials in Texas Conspiracy Case
Eight men from Snyder Texas were arrested in Dallas by a U S marshal after being indicted in San Angelo for seditious conspiracy against the government The group tied to the Farmers and Labor Protective Association allegedly swore to kill conscription officers and force members to buy high power rifles A secret service agent reportedly became secretary of the meeting
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Dallas, Tex
Snyder
West Texas
Dallas
San Angelo
R. L. Benton
W. W. Beeson
D. P. Childress
W. Y. Butler
C. Wren
R. J. Jones
W. W. Bradley
Snyder and
Vicinity
Farmers’ and Laborers’ Protective Association
Secret Service
Mrs Sunday Taken to Sanitarium for Immediate Operation
Mrs Sunday wife of Evangelist William A Sun day was admitted to Audubon Sanitarium for immediate operation. Dr Howard Kelly of Johns Hopkins Hospital Baltimore and Dr James T Padgett will perform the procedure in the city.
Draft sites offered by Illinois cities
Chicago area reports ten Illinois cities including Champaign Urbana Peoria Danville Quincy Dixon Ottawa Effingham Clinton Moline and Rock Island have offered government draft army sites. The joint bid from Champaign and Urbana stands among the offers with other municipalities contributing locations.
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Chicago
Illinois
Champaign
Urbana
Peoria
Danville
Quincy
Dixon
Ottawa
Effingham
Clinton
Moline
Rock Island
Government to control coal supply and price in London
The government takes over coal mines to curb waste and stabilize supply and price. It plans to extend powers over distribution to curb household waste and ensure steady coal availability in London.
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London
Des Moines Camp to Train 1200 Negro Officers
A training camp for negro officers will be established at Fort Des Moines in Des Moines Iowa where 1200 candidates for commissions in the new army will be trained in no regiments.
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Des Moines
Washington, D. C
Fort Des Moines
Box of Medicine Explodes Wounding Doctor in Lebanon
In Lebanon Kansas Dr. H A Dykes was badly hurt when a package believed to contain medicine blew up in his hands. The device described as an infernal machine caused serious injuries. Police and investigators secured the scene and began examining the incident for motives and suspects.
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Lebanon
Kan
H. A. Dykes
Liners Memphiian Collision Reported in Irish Sea
The Memphian of the Leyland line, sailing from Manchester and Liverpool to Boston, was reported in cablegrams to have collided head on with another steamer in the Irish Sea near Boston, Massachusetts.
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Memphiian
Boston
Mass
Memphian
Leyland Line
Manchester
Liverpool
Irish Sea
Body Found By River Resolves Partial Mystery
A fisherman on the Rock River hooked Bertha Hasselman’s body, solving part of the disappearance mystery. The recovery occurred as authorities continued their investigation into her fate.
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River
Dixon
Bertha Hasselman
Rock River
Chinese Regiment in New Mexico Refugees From Mexico
A Chinese regiment is drilling in Columbus New Mexico ready to serve if China joins Germany in war. The troops are described as refugees from Mexico and could be called to action at any time.
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Columbus
N. M
United States
China
Germany
Mexico
Representative Comstock Dies in Washington
Representative Daniel W. Comstock of Indiana died in Washington D C from pneumonia at an advanced age. He was one of the few Civil War veterans then serving in the House.
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Comstock
Washington, D.C
Daniel W. Comstock
Indiana
Sensible Suits of Serge in American Fashion Upswing
American women favor tailored two piece suits with durable serge fabrics over one piece frocks this season, preferring conservative lines and quality investment. Two blue serge outfits illustrate practical styling with long skirts, belted coats, and restrained buttons while a peplum coat offers a slightly more fashion-forward but still conservative option.
Innovations in June weddings spice up tradition with tulle hats and color walls
The article notes new bridal fashion trends for June brides including a simple dignified hat made from tulle with a large butterfly bow and long tails, and bridesmaids carrying melon shaped color walls in pink blue and green instead of bouquets. These novelties aim to add charm while staying within convention.
Bright colored waistcoats shape new Paris suit style
Bright moire and faille silk double breasted waistcoats influence Paris fashion. Some feature a high opening and barrow revers that turn over the coat reverses, while the waistcoat hides the blouse beneath and adds a patty style touch.
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Paris
Indoor Coats Reflect Medieval Style And Rich Materials
Describes indoor coats designed in a medieval mood with satin on one side and brocade on the other for day and dinner wear. Notes the garments’ eastern richness, ornate neck cords with colored stones, and a luminous satin background.
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Brest
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W. S. Sims
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Zeebrugee
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Council of National Defense
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Chicago Board of Trade
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Reichstas
England
Georg Ledebour
Reielstug
Llerr Roesicke
German Farmers’ Union
Guehkof
Brussiloff
Gurko
M. Paul Milukoff
Tereschtenko
Kerensky
Professor Milukoff
McAdoo
Joan
Treasury Department
Toot
Ita
Belgium
Fits
British Statesman
Texas
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