Italian Drive Routs Austrians And Captures 800 Prisoners
Italian forces on the Asiago plateau seize Monte Di Valbella and the Sasso Rosso height, taking over 800 prisoners. The offensive amazes observers and may threaten Austrian rail links along the Brenta river, potentially disrupting Piave and Adige communications.
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Monte di Valbella
Diaz
Brenta
Sasso Rosso
Valstagna
Piave
Asiago
Caldonazzo
Adige
Fifty probable dead in Sioux City disaster
Sioux City Iowa. Firemen and volunteers removed 30 more bodies from the Ruff building wreckage on Sunday raising the toll to about 50. Ammonia explosion or reconstruction work are cited as possible causes. Debris cleared by 35 volunteer motor trucks, revealing charred remains and extensive damage at the Chain Grocery and Beaumont Market.
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Sioux City
Iowa
Fourth
Douglas
Chain Grocery
Beaumont
Mail Tubes Abandoned After Veto Blocks Government Use
President vetoed the post office appropriation bill blocking further government use of pneumatic mail tubes in six cities. The measure would have kept the tubes until next March for ICC review on government purchase. House and Senate then repassed the bill deleting the contested provision.
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Washington
Postoffice
Postoffice Department
Interstate Commerce Commission
House
Senate
Fear of Americans Felt by German High Command
German officers in captivity express fear of American troops and say the German leadership aims to secure peace before next winter. Prisoners report surprise at the spirit and versatility of U S soldiers and their determination to push for favorable terms.
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Fearia
Germany
New Wheat Prices Announced by Food Administration
The Food Administration Grain corporation outlined minimum No. 1 wheat prices across markets with New York at 2.9914 dollars per bushel and other cities ranging from 2.20 to 2.38%. No. 2 and No. 3 prices are set below No. 1, with special classes listed and expected grading standard changes to boost high-grade wheat production versus 1917.
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New York
Pood Administration Grain Corporation
Intermountain Territory
Philadelphia
Baltimore
Newport
Newa
Duluth
Minneapolia
Chicago
St Louis
Kansas City
Omaha
New Orleans
Galveston
Tacoma
Seattle
Portland
Astoria
San Francisco
Los Angeles
Red Walla
Huns demand vast terms for peace in German plan
German peace program published in Nachrichten of Goerlitz calls for Britain to surrender a fleet and Gibraltar, return Egypt and the Suez canal to Turkey, cede colonies, and pay at least 45 billion dollars. It proposes annexations in Belgium and France and a redraw of borders in Europe, with Greece restored under Constantine. U S force arrives in Italy as reinforcements from France and new units from the United States arrive.
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Paris
Great Britain
Germany
Gibraltar
Spain
Egypt
Suez Canal
Turkey
France
United States
Belgium
French
Goerlitz
Prussia
Count Roon
House of Lords
Basel
Switzerland
Flanders
Calais
Briey
Longwy
Toul
Belfort
Verdun
Tire types to be reduced to ninety in wartime drive
Washington D C immense reduction in tire types and sizes from 287 to 82 set by tire manufacturers following recommendations of the war industries board conservation division. By November 1 1920 all but nine types will be discontinued. The remaining nine range from 30 by 3 14 to 40 by 8 and include standard skid patterns.
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Washington, D. C
Dnvision
War Industries Board
Girl Falls From Train in Mojave Desert
A Pennsylvanian girl, daughter of Mrs. M. W. Belden of Woodlawn, Penn., rolled from a sleeping car berth on a Santa Fe train in the Mojave at 3 AM. She was missed for 85 miles, found unconscious three hours later by a freight crew, and taken to a Victorville hospital where doctors said she will recover.
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San Bernardino
Cal
Meade Belden
M. W. Belden
Woodlawn
Penn
Santa Fe
Mojave Desert
Victorville
Ex-Premier Kerensky's London visit sparks Washington stir
Alexander Kerensky former provisional premier of Russia appeared in London and announced plans to travel to America. Officials see potential for renewed Russian democracy efforts and strengthened ties with the United States as they weigh how to aid Russia against German influence. John Spokine, returning from France, notes changing Russian public opinion toward allied intervention amid German aggression and Brest-Litovsk issues.
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Washington
D. C
London
Alexander Kerensky
Russia
America
Kerensky
Gomi
United States
John Spokine
France
Brest-Litovsk
Spokine
State Department
Huge Army Project Under Way To Strengthen U S Forces
Secretary Baker told the senate military committee that within three months an enlarged army plan will be presented to Congress to represent the maximum fighting effort. The war department is revising plans on an enlarged basis, signaling billions more in funding and millions more troops. General March said the army is five months ahead of schedule with about 800,000 men shipped abroad.
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Washington, D. C
Baker
Senate Military Committee
Congress
War Department
Senate Chamber
France
General March
International reserve board proposed for financing peace
David Lubin of Sacramento California, American representative in the International Institute of Agriculture in Rome, says a plan has been sent to President Wilson and allied powers for an international reserve board. He describes it as an international policeman to preserve financing peace within allied borders. Details have been sent to leading statesmen.
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Rome
International Reserve Board
Wilson
David Lubin
Scramento
Cal
International Institute of Agriculture of Rome
Lubin
Italy Annexes July Fourth Celebrations in Rome
The Fourth of July will be proclaimed a national Italian holiday with nationwide celebrations. Rome will host a grand procession ending at the King Victor Emmanuel I monument with speeches by cabinet ministers, senators, and deputies.
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Rome
Victor Emmanuel I
Drouth Wrecks Winter Wheat in Northern Montana
The northern half of Montana reports ruined winter wheat due to drought and a rain deficit, with a weather bureau bulletin noting desperate need for moisture to save spring wheat. Southern districts see relief from showers and healthier crops as winter wheat begins to head.
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Drouth
Helena
Mont
Montana
William A. Mitchell
United States Weather Bureau
Panama polices polls to curb disorder and extend elections
Washington reports Secretary instructs Major General Bindlford to take over pollings in Panama and Coton to maintain public order as Panamanian government postpones national elections for six months amid canal Elites tensions. The piece also discusses methods for eradicating perennial weeds through cultivation, smother crops, pasturing, mowing, and other practices.
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Washington, D. C
Mojor
Bindhford
Department of
Tre
Pangomia Canal
Senate Keeps Draft Age Limits Unchanged Amid War Funding
In Washington the senate defeated an amendment to raise the draft age from 21 to 20 and 40 years. The body approved the $12 000 000 000 appropriation and a plan to base quotas on class 1 counts. Neutral citizens declaring intent to become American and seeking draft exemption faced citizenship restrictions.
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Washington
Senate
Fall
New Mexico
Army
Aircraft Production Board
The
Shipping Board
Emergency Fieet Corporation
House
Altchcock
Nebraska
State Department
Debs Arrested in Cleveland Over Espionage Indictment
Socialist leader Eugene V. Debs was arrested Sunday by U S Marshals in Cleveland on a secret indictment tied to a Canton speech at the socialist state convention. The 10 count case under the Espionage Act carries heavy penalties and a defense fund quickly formed after the arrest.
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Eugene V. Debs
Cleveland
Ohio
Hugene V. Debe
United States
Charles W. Lapp
Charles Boehme
Canton
Debs
Hea
Federal
Forty-Nine German Planes Downed in One Day War Report
British and French air squadrons claim success with 49 German planes destroyed or forced down. British forces report 20 destroyed and nine out of control, losing 14 of their own aircraft. French pilots claim 20 downed and four balloons set ablaze. Bombing targeted railway junctions and other positions behind German lines.
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London
Teuton
Western Congressmen Propose New Gold Mining Plan
A conference of Western congressmen and mining men formed a committee to present to the treasury and railroad administration a plan to boost gold production. Proposals include a gold production bonus, repeal of the war tax on gold, and opening forest reserve lands to mining with fewer restrictions.
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Washington
Treasury
Railroad Administration
Frost Damage Hits Indiana Corn Growers Hard
Frost last Saturday night crushed corn yields in northern Indiana. Purdue University estimates crop damage across 125000 acres with losses ranging from seven million to forty eight million dollars. Truck crops will also suffer multi million dollar losses. Local agents compiled the county totals.
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Lafayette
Ind
Indiana
Purdue University Agricultural Experiment Slation
Produce What You Eat and Eat What You Produce
Farmers' Bulletin 17 issued by the United States Department of Agriculture provides detailed guidance on home garden methods. It explains growing common garden crops and encourages households to cultivate food to reduce living costs and support soldiers.
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United Bates Department of Agricultered
United States Department of Agrictl
Washington
de C
Wool Demand Rising Amid War Strains U S Industry
Prepared by the United States Department of Agriculture the report notes war driven demand for wool outpacing domestic supply. It states the United States provides about 10 percent of needed wool and relies on foreign sources, with the war amplifying supply challenges for the military clothe and equip programs.
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United Biles Department of Agricultue
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