Rattlers Threaten Sheep as Rattlesnake Menace Spreads
A jumble of quick notes from Washington and beyond reports rattlesnakes again more numerous in parts of Washington state threatening flocks, with sheepmen noting losses to lambs. Other items include a biddeford baby day winner, a Black Hills coyote killer’s bounty, Mongolian horse racing, and local curiosities from Columbus, Ind to Bath Me.
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Qnter Mountain Globe
Paul
Yeoman
Mulett
Orook County
Waerhington
James Cheney
Irville Cheney
Biddeford
Cheney
Black Hills
George Waters, Jr
Crow Park
Telegraph Brevities Open Dispatches and Opinions
News briefs note McAdoo modifying freight rate increases, a San Francisco seizure of Henry Miller assets valued at 40 million for tax reasons, and Gov Harding warning against taking vacations during wartime. A golf remark contrasts with corn harvesting and trench work by the boys in the trenches.
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Washington
Orier
McAdoo
San Francisco
Henry Miller
Chicago
W. L. Harding
Government urges limits on beef as Allied needs rise
Washington dispatch reports the food administration asks Americans to cap beef to one and a quarter pounds per person per week, with higher limits for bone included. Hotels and restaurants should limit beef servings to specific weekly counts while pork use is encouraged to supplement supplies for armies and civilians in France Britain and Italy this summer.
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Washington, D. C
France
Great Britain
Italy
Food Administration
American Barrage Stops Hun Flight Over Belleau Wood
The American army firepower led to the capture of about 400 German prisoners after the Belleau Wood fight near Chateau Thierry. Prisoners, including six officers, praised American troops and expressed desire to emigrate to the United States after the war. A sergeant commanded a German company, showing high-officer dynamics. The rear-area barn held more prisoners than the U.S. has housed in over six decades. Overall, the Marne sector saw comparative quiet.
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France
Belleau Wood
Chateau Thierry
United States
Germany
Eau Claire Plans Municipal Trout Brooks Initiative
Eau Claire Wisconsin plans a three year fishing ban on Minile Creek to permit trout fingerlings to mature within Fulnam Park. The creek lies near the third ward and business center, with stocking expected by May 1, 1921 and a daily limit of six to ten trout per fisherman. Local residents anticipate convenient access once the ban ends.
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Fau Claire
Wis
Isaac Walton
Fulnam Park
H. C Putnam
Third Ward
Minile Creek
Minnle Creek
Eau Claire
VESSELS ASSIGNED TO TRANSPORT BRAZIL COFFEE
Woubington June 13 The war trade board announced the shipping board has allotted steamers to move coffee from Brazilian ports to New York. Clearances will occur in July and August and freight is fixed at 1.70 a bag.
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Woubington
D. C
War Trade Board
The
Shipping Board
Brasilian Porta
New York
American Aviators Poised for Surprising Western Front Role
London June 12 a Times correspondent notes growing American air power in France with big production depots flying schools and repair shops. He describes a six by one and half mile air service area with plans for large scale assembly and repair and a rail linked system to move stores for an army of millions. Early results hailed as glorious with promise of more to come.
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London
The
Times
France
1918 National Railways Budget Plans Big Expenditures
Washington D C June 1 The railroad administration approved a comprehensive budget for 1918 totaling 946.3 million for improvements additions and better roads with 94.661 million set for terminals yard sidings and industry tracks 18.237 million for extensions and unfinished lines 482.417 million for east coast cars about 200 million for motive power 20 million for freight buildings 32 million for passenger stations 100 million for safety and accident reduction 47 million for grade crossing elimination signals 31.55 million for rails and track materials Officials said they expect to secure all steel needed under contract for these improvements.
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Washington
D. C
Railroad Administration
Sach
Tassenger
Eafety
Acciden
Gompers Faces Plot to Split Labor in War Time
In St Paul on June 12 President Samuel Gompers ponders a possible trip abroad to counter forces threatening unity of labor bodies across allied nations. The AFL faces a pivotal convention as Belgian mission reports spark resolve against German domination.
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A. G. van Hecke
van Hecke
Oihber
Rail operators back telegraphers in dispute
Chicago June 12 The Order of Railway Telegraphers endorses the Commercial Telegraphers union stance in their feud with carriers. President S J Konenkamp of the Commercial Telegraphers departs for St Paul to meet AFL officials. Railroad telegraphers agree to refuse handling commercial company telegrams. No walkout by railroad workers is expected as they are government employed.
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Chcago
Commercial Telegraphers Union
J. Konenkamp
Chicago
St. Paul
Moving Pictures for Islanders of North
Natives off Ireland and Amaka coast will receive motion picture machines and film through government support. The Bureau of Fisheries has provided equipment on St Paul Island for two years to educate and entertain natives, and residents of St George Island have ordered film and electrical gear funded by fox oaf payments.
Johnson says Senate is held in contempt
Senator Johnson of California flatly condemned the Underwood resolution during the Senate debate in Washington. He warned the move could become an entering wedge against democratic principles and said there is in the popular mind a sense of contempt for the body today.
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Washington, D. C
Johnson
California
Senate
War Board Silences Wall Street Rumors
War Board officials in Washington today denied circulating plans behind price rumors. Industry leaders had whispered of price controls and subsidies, but the board asserted leniency toward offenders and noted no official plan to curb speculation.
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WAR Board
Wall Street
Waghinaten
War Indumtrien
Pershing Sends Big Order for Supplies
Washington June 14. A tremendous order for war materials transmitted by the president within the last few days has created a situation requiring readjustment of the munitions program the fire distribution program and the curtailment situation. It is understood sudden changes in the European situation have led General Pershing to forward large orders for supplies to be delivered at an early date.
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Washington, D. C
Pershing
Senate Rejects Borah Open Diplomacy Amendment
Washington June 13 The Senate rejected the Borah amendment for public consideration of treaties by 50 to 23. The vote aligned with the president’s open diplomacy principle, though the peace treaty talks may keep private discussions. The letter from Woodrow Wilson to Mr Hitchcock supported open relations while allowing private talks on delicate matters.
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Washington, D. C
Senate
Congress
Chalfiman Hitchcock
Foreign Relations Committee
Hils
Europe
Hitchcock
Woodrow Wilson
Borah
Chamberlain
Johnson
Dakota
Nugent
Vardaman
Curtis
Claims German spy destroyed steamer Florence H
Portland reports that the American munition ship Florence H was destroyed by a German spy. Letters from seamen friends describe the spy waiting in an American port and then attacking near France to escape, driven by greed rather than patriotism. Sixty to seventy-seven people aboard, with most killed.
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Ore
Florence H
John W. Cudahy
Howard J. Cudahy
Orr
Germany
Florence HW
Ban poker chips in Washington DC final reading
Chairman Baruch announced a prohibition on poker chips as a nonessential item after reviews by the industries board. The decision, dated June 14, signals regulatory steps affecting gaming equipment and related markets.
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W Ton
D.C
Baruch “Very
2 Industries Board
Foch Has No Reserve Army Left Says Prussian Minister
Amsterdam reports General Von Stein, Prussian war minister, told the Reichstag a portion of the French army is beaten and Foch's reserve army no longer exists. He praised crown prince attacks on the Chemin des Dames on May 27 as inflicting a grave Entente defeat. He also noted American troops' strength exceeds Entente reports.
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Amsterdam
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Reichstag
Berlin
Chemin Des Front
Entente
Germany
Americans Shift Tactics Stir German High Command
United Press dispatch by J W T Mason reports German unease at mounting American gains in France. The Belleau Wood seizure marks a turning point as American troops reinforce General Foch’s forces, weakening Hindenburg’s offensive and signaling renewed American resolve on the Compiegne front.
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United Press
New York
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Compiegne
Germany
Hindenburg
Indenburg
Slaugh
Foch
Belleau Wood
Battle of
France
Mance
Warfare argues over alleged Foch reserve army status
Washington reports a Prussian minister claim that the Foch reserve no longer exists. Officials say the statement misreads the Allied command structure. Versailles pooling and GQK leadership shaped the front. Foch directs all active and reserve forces. The war hinges on reserve use as Allied and American forces hold and counter the German onslaught.
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Washington, D. C
Reichstag
Foch
von Stein
Supreme War Council
Versailles
Versailles Council
Gerson
Ook
Genera H
Channel
Aisne
Montdidier
Noyon
Russia may oust radicals and rejoin allies in war
Stockholm June 13 The Bolshevists under martial law in Moscow drove fear of uprisings in Moscow and Petrograd and a move to form a Russian army of workmen and peasants. General Parsky says universal military service is impossible until order is restored. A future reunion of Ukraine and Russia could form a united front and abrogate Brest-Litovsk.
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United Press
Btockholm
Bolshevists
Moscow
Bolsheviets
Petrograd
Kropotkin
Kaavinkoff
Ee 7
Parsky
Rigadinese
Petrograd Trict
Germany
Marshalltown Man Dies in Action with Marines
Relatives report from Marshalltown Iowa that Frank Gilick 24 formerly of the city was killed in action on June 3 while serving with the United States Marines. He chose active service over officers training and had been sent to France last February with the 18th Company, 5th Regiment. His mother Helen Glick of Ogden Utah received the news.
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Fritz
James Thompson
National Army
Ee St. Claireville
Ohio
United States
Marshalltown
Helen Glick
Ogden
Utah
Frank Gilick
Thin City
Glick
Marshalstown
Albert G. Glick
Brittain & Co., Pork Packers
Thin Elty
Ship Output Four Tons for One Sunk Ship
Washington D C June 18 a garbled report on Atlantic coast shipbuilding mentions an output claim of four tons per sunk vessel and references American and British yards with unclear figures. The text is heavily damaged and partially unreadable.
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Washington, D. C
Binoe erman #unee
Relda
Atlantic Coast
Anna Held Faces Long Fight After Illness
New York June 13 Anna Held the actress longtime critically ill at a hotel has won her battle and will undoubtedly live according to a bulletin from her physicians who warn she still has a long hard fight ahead. The rare disease with accompanying anemia affected her bone marrow.
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New York
Anna Held
Miss Held
Apehtar
Jap plan aid pledge amid wartime talks
Londos reports on December 13 that Japanese officials indicated willingness to provide further aid if requested. The brief note cites Indications from Tokyo that additional support could be extended, depending on negotiations and conditions.
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