Beers and Wines Face Life and Death Debate in Senate
A chaotic Washington scene shows beer and wine clashing with prohibition rhetoric as lawmakers debate a dry amendment and food control. Farmers merchants and labor groups lobby senators amid telegrams voicing fears over jobs barley crops and tax revenue.
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Evears
Wisconsin
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National Brewing and
National Anti-Saloon League
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American Expedition Faces Frontline Move to France
June 29 report from Wantington notes general Pershing’s men will be dispersed as fleet or feint by other units. Censorship limits news but hints US guards may sail abroad before the new army, likely not ready for France until spring. General Sibert takes command of the first overseas force amid rapid troop transport efforts from the Mexican border to Europe.
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RainDrenched North Dakota South Dakota Crops
The northern half of South Dakota from Mobridge east beyond Minnesota and from Mitchell north beyond North Dakota received good rains last night, delivering much needed moisture to growing crops in Aberdeen and surrounding areas.
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South Dakota
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Minnesota Line
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North Dakota Line
Plans for Pershing's Force Routed by Silent War Effort
The article notes high level coordination across the General Staff and War Dept as plans for General Pershing’s expedition were finalized with near total secrecy. It describes ships, supplies, and embarkation logistics moving to sea without public announcements, and praise for Navy readiness as troops faced German submarine danger en route to France.
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Mail handling prep as U S troops deploy to Europe
Washington reports elaborate government measures to manage the vast mail flow between expeditionary forces and home. Postmaster General Burleson names Marcus H. Runn to a European army post office role and streamlines cross ocean mail with field post offices and automatic stamp handling. Pershing comments on Petain’s Why We Are Fighting article praising the Allied cause and the pursuit of a lasting peace.
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America
Burleson
Marcus H. Runn
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Europe
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France
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Acre
Arrival of U S Army Advance Force in France Noted
The morning newspaper columns highlight the arrival of an advance force of the American army in France. The Times calls war a moment of hope and a presage of allied victory, signaling democratic peace and unity among England, France, and the United States.
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Guin
England
United States
Times
Norway to Tighten Foreigner Controls at Ports
London dispatch says Norwegian police continue probe into a German plot to destroy steamships using exiles and couriers. Aron Reautenfels and associates are held for questioning. he may be handed to Germany on Friday. The Storting panel proposes foreigner passport possession and residence restrictions in certain districts.
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London
Copenhagen
Exchange Telegraph Company
Gemiman Foreign Office
Aron Reautenfels
Rautenfels
Justice Committee
Nor- Weelen Storting
Food Control Bars Speculation In Wheat
Chicago June 24 government plan for complete wheat trade control announced by President Griffin of the board of trade. The measure would regulate all aspects of buying and selling of present or future grain deliveries. The step aims to curb speculation and create an unrestrained market under state supervision.
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Chicago
Griffin
Board of Trade
Industrial Workers Link to German Spies Spark West Strikes
Washington reports that Industrial Workers of the World leaders were charged with conspiring with German agents to incite strikes among German and Austrian workers in Western mines and fields. Arizona strikes and a broader German conspiracy to cripple western industry are alleged. In Minnesota and Colorado, I W W members face actions and investigations, with warnings of general strike if prisoners are not released.
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Senate Today
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Colorado
Arizona
Virginia
Minn
Minnesota
Dominic Silver
Federal Grand Jury
Biwahik
I. W. Ws
Cocchi Seeks Penalty Under Italian Law In Ruth Cruger Case
Bologna June 23 Alfredo Cocchi declares moral acquittal but readiness to face legal penalties. He expresses guilt and asks for punishment, aiming to avoid the electric chair by seeking extradition. Supporters fund efforts to pursue Cocchi’s mental condition and possible extradition.
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Italy
Alfredo Cocchi
Ruth Cruger
Cocchi
Rehab
Wyer
Senate to Rescue in Paper Muddle
Washington June 29 The Senate adopted without objection the Reed Missouri resolution asking the federal trade commission to inform the Senate it has not ordered news print paper manufacturers to desist from illegal practice and exorbitant charges The measure clarifies the agency action in the newspaper paper price dispute.
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Washington
Reed
Missouri
Federal Trade Commission
Senate
Two Zeppelins Raiders Crew Members Found Alive
London reports two Zeppelin crew members who escaped the crash over the east English coast. One officer and one private survived. the private was injured, the officer largely unscathed. The airship plummeted about 13 000 feet in flames near the coast.
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London
England
Kenyon Plans Fight On Pork in Bill
Senator Kenyon and allies plan opposition to pork barrel provisions in a bipartisan bill that cleared the House. They aim to strip job programs and wasteful projects as the measure moves to the Senate for further action.
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Tribune
Washington Bureau
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House
Former South Dakotan Reported Shot As Spy
A barely readable report from Milwaukee says H Sco former major in the British Army and ex resident of Doland South Dakota has been executed abroad after years of suspicion. The dispatch notes German birth and unclear execution details amid efforts to verify the claim.
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Clermany
Notable British Tank Crewman Reflects on Mons Battle
An aged London soldier recalls near death during the Mons attack with his battalion. He notes ongoing losses, describes a harsh frontline draft, and praises the endurance of new recruits who believe they can defeat the Germans.
Canadians Hurl Back Prussians Near Lens
Canadian troops stormed and captured the German front line near Lena after heavy artillery. Units from Columbia, Manitoba, central Ontario and Nova Scotia pressed the attack as British forces closed on Lens, with Germans retreating amid intense bombardment and fortified positions in Avion and surrounding trenches.
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Avieg
Lena
Columbia
Manitoba
Ontario
Nova Scotia
Corps
Warfront Updates Between Russians and Austro Germans Rise
London reports ongoing heavy fighting on the eastern front in Galicia south of the arnopol railway. In Macedonian theater minor actions continue. Austrians retake positions on Monte Ortigara after shelling Kaligns. claim over 1500 prisoners. Rome confirms Italian withdrawal and heavy Austrian fire. Paris notes German assault near Wattwil er in Alsace repulsed with casualties.
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Parmonary
Galicia
Arnopol
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Monte Ortigara
Rome
Surrendered suspect pleads to manslaughter in old Texas case
Franklin Texas June 23 Joseph Miller was killed 30 years ago. An indictment named Frank Patrick, never caught, presumed dead. A man calling himself Frank Patrick surrendered to authorities and pleaded guilty to manslaughter with a suspended sentence.
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Joseph*Miler
Thin City
Frank Patrick
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Patrick
Missing Nebraska girl found in Kansas City
Myrtle Alden a Papillion girl aged 11 was found in Kansas City after a three week search. Ruswell Eber tel of Omaha police with federal investigators arrested Myrtle and Frank McCarthy a married man, on charges linked to white slavery law. The girl to testify against McCarthy.
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Neb
Myrtle Alden
Irias City
Ruswell Eberteln
Federal Bureau of Inves
He Authoritiea Er
Frank McCarthy
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McCarthy
American Aviator Flies Over Verdun
An American army aviator, Olver Mitchell, has been in active service flying over Verdun lines during the past week. The announcement was made at American headquarters today, noting his continued involvement on the Western Front.
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Ansey Pice
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France
Smoking Girls Advocate Wheat Over Tobacco At War Meeting
Mrs Henry M Dunn wife of State Senator Dunlap of Savoy spoke at a women s war convention urging tobacco fields be converted to wheat. She cited tobacco up 40 percent since 1915 and urged women to quit cigarets to conserve national wheat supply.
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Dunlap
Savoy
McAdoo Favored for 1920 Democratic Nomination
Washington reports from June 29 indicate strong quiet backing for Secretary McAdoo as the potential Democratic candidate for president in 1920. Maj. J J Dickinson cites widespread speculation amid the Liberty loan campaign and Treasury credit for its success.
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McAdoo
Osting
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Maj
J. J. Dickinson
New Yoana Washington
McAllee
of the Treasury
Secretary of the Treasury
Liberty
Former convict hero leads Carpathian assault in raid
Petrograd reports a former convict sergeant who inspired 180 volunteers to attack a German crossing. Despite heavy fire, he and his men climbed bunkers and placed a bomb, killed two Germans, and with 18 followers stormed strongpoints. The action triggered panic and many prisoners were captured. He received an officer’s commission and his division planned an immediate offensive.
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Carpathians
Prnarte
Forged Loans Demanded by Mexican Officials Reported
El Paso reports forced loans pressed on foreign mining, mercantile and industrial firms in Chihuahua City. Telegrams warn companies of threats from local officials with some representatives jailed pending payment. Americans and other foreigners face pressure as troops are mobilized.
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Teacher Held for Death of Mrs. Roberts
Waukesha Wisconsin coroner's jury finds high school teacher Miss Grace Lusk responsible for the death of Mrs. Mary Newman Roberts wife of Dr. David Roberts. The doctor testified that Lusk told his wife she was infatuated with him and promised to tell her before June 15 of his friendship.
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Peasants in Norvig Torture Captured Criminals
A Petrograd dispatch reports Norvig peasants, enraged by murderous burglars and horse thieves, organizing anger at the criminals. Nikolayev authorities protesting were threatened with violence as twelve charred corpses marked the vengeance.
France to Aid Tourists After War
Paris dispatch reports France plans to assist postwar visitors with transport and services. A national office under the ministry of railways will coordinate tips and facilities for travelers, aiming to improve tourism repatriation and safety.
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Parla
Mall
Machinecelis
Eas
Rai
Lunchroom U-boat Joke Sparks Unsettling Debate
Philadelphia patrons were startled when a vaudeville style sketch mocked U boat warfare. A performer in white robes delivered a pointed line about submarines while a waitress explained the coffee order as a “sinkers” joke.
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Hannish Kultur
Teuton Inesa
Titianthe
Daniels Sees Democracy Waging War Efficiently
Secretary Daniels told about 200 Annapolis naval academy third year graduates that a democracy of 100 million can wage war with unity. He said supporters believed America would not go fully into the war but now proves them wrong. He added the nation fights autocracy not the people and warns against passion or vengeance.
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Annapolis
Ameri@l
Daniels
Naval Academy
America
Great Lakes ship builders ride record boom in 1918
Cleveland merchants report the Great Lakes shipyards at full capacity for the next year and a half. American Ship Building Co and Great Lakes yards like Welland canal scale, with orders for 24 salt water ships and a Standard Oil steamer, totalling about 30 million dollars in 1918 demand.
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Ohio
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Lakes
Aene
Milwaukee
South Tipcaas
Chicago
Welland Canal
American Ship Building Company
Standard Oil Company
Dell
Great Lakea Ening Works
Detroit
Ecoree
Mich
Ashtabula
Manitowoc Shipbuilding Company
Yarra
Baseball season in full swing at U S base
A British port hosts American destroyer flotillas as crews practice for a fleet championship next month. Three baseball diamonds crown the cliff tops while British and American spectators, including naval officers and villagers, watch the shipboard series. The village girls cheer, while some men prefer cricket.
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Corresof
U. S. Poised to Take Charge of Mines Amid Wage Dispute
Salt Lake City June 29. John McHride of the labor department says strikes are frequent enough to justify government control of metal mining properties and wage setting. In Bisbee Arizona Shattuck Copper Co suspended. Calumet & Arizona and Copper Queen mines operated about half of shifts.
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John MecHride
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International Smelting Company
Bisbee
Aris
Shattuck Arizona Copper Company
Calumet & Arizona
Copper Queen
Lebedoeff Heads Russian Marine Ministry in Interim
Petrograd reports Lieutenant Lebedoeff has been put in charge of the ministry of marine ad interim by the Russian Provisional Government. The post was previously held by War Minister Korenoky.
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Petrograd
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Ministry of Marine
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Plans to insure soldiers lives discussed at Washington conference
Washington June 26 plans to insure the lives of American sailors and soldiers during the war will be discussed at a conference of life insurance men with Secretary McAdoo Invitations were sent to the insurance men today The scheme aims to cover risk areas while combining and backing by the government to insure men of the marine and merchant services through multiple companies coordinated with the government.
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Die Haleet
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New Army Flight Record Set in Coastal Test
Newport News Va June 34 Capt J B C Barthold and Lt flew from shore to Sh tena in four hours and 14 minutes in what is believed to be a new Army flying record.
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Tell A Devnant Sation
Masmpio Ads
Sh Tena
Omahan's Slaver Cleared in Peculiar Murder Case
A fragmented report notes a man named Bale cleared of murder accusations in a 1880s urban case. The piece references a slaver and a murder investigated by local authorities, with unclear names and dates due to OCR errors.
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Bee Bo
Yolaior Corves
Urban T. Bale
Acif Dolenss
Coal price cut agreed by operators to July 1
Washington June 29 officials report a mediated general reduction of 1 to 1.50 per ton in mine coal. An announcement of tentative fair prices will be issued for July 1 with further cuts after cost investigations. The plan seeks government approval and sets a framework for future reductions.
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Washington, D. C
Otill
National Council
Wu Ae
Lame
Teater
Lane
Dam Break Destroys Town Near Haines
Flooding from a dam breach swept Killama 16 miles west of Haines, destroying the town and severing communications to the Seated district. No confirmed reports of casualties or lifes lost due to the disaster.
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Killamacuela
Haines
Enid
Parents Arrested for False Testimony in Des Moines Case
Des Moines Iowa June 20 the Bmali family of St Charles faces perjury charges after claiming their son Arthur was 96 when he was closer to 21 authorities hold both parents and the accused in custody as they probe the testimony alleging false ages.
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Bmali
St. Charles
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Arthur
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Eer
Bar Suspects Threaten Judge In Berkman Trial
In New York the trial of Alexander Berkman and Emma Goldman was interrupted as threats against Judge Mayer emerged. Marshals reported receiving threatening letters while seven jurors had been seated when proceedings resumed.
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Owen
Alexander Berkman
Bint. Lael
Emma Golda
Marshalls Office
Sidieke
Mayer
Labor refuses to attend peace meeting
Washington reports the American Federation of Labor declines participation in the Stockholm conference of trades unions to meet in December. Officials say the meeting is premature and not timely, urging continued discussion through existing channels.
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Fede Asit
International Conference of Trades Unions
Stockholm
Rentambar
Ind Net
Eee Droshaholm
American Federation
Italian Government Granted Month Grace Period
An unclear OCR passage notes the Italian government receiving a month of grace, with limited readable details about the context or authority involved. Further specifics are not present in the readable text.
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