Bolsheviks and War News From Across Fronts
United States state all Slav nations to be freed from German and Austrian rule as reports of new German offensives emerge along the Western Front from Amiens to Ypres. Amid war dispatches, Grand Duke Nicholas reportedly under scrutiny and rumors of a Bolshevik overthrow surface while Budapest experiences a general strike demanding food, peace, police reform, and parliamentary dissolution.
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Wekerle
Washington Republicans Open State Convention in Tacoma
Washington Republicans convened in Tacoma with over 1,000 delegates, apportioned by Miles Poindexter vote totals. Off year for president heightens interest as a wartime Congress and five U.S. House seats loom, while a new state legislature and three Supreme Court judges will be elected. The meeting aims to adopt a declaration of principles for party nominees.
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Miles Poindexter
Supreme Court
Congress
Republican Party
Washington
Ruth Candidate for Home Run Kingship
NW YORK June 27 Babe Ruth emerges as a top home run candidate this season after setting a major league record with four straight four baggers across consecutive games. The Red Sox slugger, renowned for power from a natural stroke, trails Wallie Pipp’s 1917 nine and the 12 mark shared by Gavvy Cravath and Davy Robertson, with seven homers so far.
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Ray Caldwell
Wallie Pipp
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Gavvy Cravath
Davy Robertson
Ray Eyes World Mile Record At Favorable Conditions
Jose Ray of the Illinois Athletic Club believes he can break the world mile mark of 4 minutes 12 3 8 seconds and even reach 4 minutes 10 seconds. He planned to attempt at Harvard Stadium this month but plans fell through. He now targets the national championship meet in September, likely Philadelphia, needing fast competitors to pace him. Ray emphasizes favorable summer conditions suit his peak performance and stresses the need for a fast race with pace-setters.
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New York
Jose Ray
Illinois Athletic Club
Ray
Norman Taber
Harvard
Philadelphia
Tf Joie
Little Old Schoolhouse Now Saving Institution
In Chicago on June 28 the once modest schoolhouse was turned into a saving institution as War Savings meetings were held in rural schools statewide. Martin A. Ryerson led efforts to enlist War Savings volunteers, teaching children to promote war saving stamps among farmers.
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Martin A. Ryerson
War Savings
Litinois
War Savings Volunteers
Licenses for Indiana residents listed in Rayne file
A historical license record names George Rayone Erna Myrtle Ray Indiana Wm Lawrence Brown Breckenridge Bessie L Melcury Rayne Homer J Bayley Spruce Mable Blanche Stephens Pine Flats A is projected.
News Notes and Charter Notice From Historical Issue
News notes report ship arrivals and servicemen in France with families acknowledging safe travels. A charter notice details proposed incorporation of THE TOME IMPROVEMENT AND REALTY COMPANY by several named residents, with a meeting time and statutory basis.
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Tome. Improvement and Realty Company
Aet al Assembly
Zionist push to form Jewish homeland in Palestine
Roots Bee Supplies in Pittsburgh reports on a bold program to shape a future Zionist state with free education government ownership equal suffrage for all and protection of natural resources and labor. It predicts Palestine as the enduring homeland for a 2000 year dream backed by leading minds across nations.
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Pittsburgh
Americ Dewry
Palestine
Italian strength marvel at Strand arena
The Italian star seven feet tall and 330 pounds displays feats of strength at the Strand. He outmeasures Maciste and Jess Willard in every department and fells a horse with a bare fist. Special matinee Saturday 10 to 12 for children admission 10c.
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Strand
Adonis
Maciste
Jess Williard
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