British Repel All Attacks in Belgian Front
British forces claim victory in the Arras sector gaining ground south of the Souchez river. German losses are described as heavy while British gains are maintained and linked to existing trenches. Messages from the front note Irish troops sharing in the success and captured German guns and prisoners.
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Pershing Feted With Ova tions In London Audience
Major General John J. Pershing, head of the U S armies soon to serve in France, was presented to King George in private audience. He was accompanied by a staff of twelve officers and later visited the United States embassy amid continuous ovations.
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Explosion in Montana mine leaves hundreds missing
In Montana's Spectacular Mine of the North Butte company 415 men were underground when a carbide lamp ignited a fire. Rescue crews report 17 bodies found and 3 more seen. 250 workers listed as missing as officials fear many lives are lost. Con O'Neil, foreman and Anaconda Copper official, among those killed.
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North Butte
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Anaconda Copper Company
Springfield mob seizes vengeance after kidnap death of Buddie Keet
In Springfield Missouri on June 9 a 14 month old heir to a $3 million fortune, Buddie Keet, was found dead in a Crenshaw mansion well amid a kidnapping plot. Suspects jailed for ransom faced a furious mob, prompting authorities to move prisoners to another jail and guard the sites as residents grieved and demanded justice.
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Greene County
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Weather cancels Liberty Loan meeting. rescheduled to Monday
Bad weather postpones the Liberty Loan mass meeting at the courthouse to 2 30 PM Monday. Ex Governor Ralston and Judge Quincy Myers will attend Monday afternoon to address the meeting. Marion man Caldwell faces first prosecution for failure to register in Indiana. arrest warrant issued by Howard Young and pending formal arrest Monday in Marion.
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Quincy Myera
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Marion
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United States
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Caldwell
Howard Young
George N. Murdock
Bureau of Investigation
Earthquake and Volcano Hit Salvador. 50,000 Homeless
Panama City reports fresh details of the Salvadoran quake and volcano eruption. Shocks began Thursday night and lasted into Friday morning with torrential rain quenching fires. San Salvador and Santa Tecla suffered the heaviest damage. Relief work is under way and Nicaragua offers assistance as about 50,000 Salvadorans are homeless.
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International News Service
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Liberty Loan funding shortfall sparks subscription rush
Secretary McAdoo announced that 700 million dollars are needed to complete the 2 billion dollar Liberty Loan. Attention centers on reports that many banks hold large unannounced subscriptions and a flood of million-dollar pledges is expected.
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International Newa Service
New York
McAdoo
United States
Government to Probe Coal Stealing Ties to Lebanon Case
Report says government authorities will investigate coal stealing linked to trains en route to Washington State. Edward F. Cline and local police paused their Lebanon inquiry as shipments from Virginia fields are boarded for ships, with some cars half unloaded and coal missing en route.
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Indiana Sixth District Race Heats Up After Comstock Death
In Rushville Indiana on June 9 political leaders focus on the June 26 congressional election to fill Daniel Comstock's seat. Democrat Finly H Gray of Connersville campaigns as a wartime supporter while Republican Richard N Fluiott of Connersville pushes war backing with postwar tariff focus. Party leaders and lawmakers plan to speak across the district.
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International News Service
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Finly H. Gray
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Congress
Richard N. Fluiott
Hindenburg and Kaiser Narrow Escape From Death
Amsterdam dispatch reports the Kaiser and Field Marshal von Hindenburg narrowly escaped a Ghent bombing by British airmen on Monday. Telegraaf notes five soldiers killed within 200 yards of the warlord and his aide as ten airmen took part in the raid.
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Rookies Fight Fire at Fort Sheridan Camp
Five thousand rookies fought and extinguished a morning fire at the officers training camp Fort Sheridan. The blaze started in the camp incinerator and threatened wooden cantonments. Sentries spotted it, buglers sounded alarms, and bucket brigades joined military squads to quench the flames.
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International News Service
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Two cars stolen recovered in Lebanon incident fallout
Two automobiles owned by Lebanon residents were taken then found with damage or in odd locations. Lowell Wilson’s Ford roadster vanished about 2 am and reappeared by 6 30 am damaged near Washington street. Ollie West’s car disappeared at 9 30 pm and was found wrecked in a city ditch near the Olympic theatre with police hinting at an arrest.
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Ollie West
Ford
Olympic Theatre
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Honor Roll Names From Local Returns
The list names S. E. Malabary R. R. 6 Mary Mahan Muncie J. M. Grater R. R. 13 T. V. W. Huckstep R. R. 9 C. S. Denny R. R. 11 W. C. Kern New Market Benson Owens R. R. 7 Earl Winn R. R. 9 Mrs. E. A. Hardin Kirklin W. T. S. Peper R. R. 4 A. H. Miller R. R. 7 Charles Dowden R. R. 2 R. T. Pinnell R. R. 2 Murat Wiley R. R. 1 Mrs. Clare McKern R. R. 11 W. H. Stafford R. R. 12 Clifford Uhler Advance.
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Mary Mahan
Muncie
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Huckstep
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W. C. Kern
New Market
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Earl Winn
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Kirklin
W. T. S. Peper
Serbia Receives 3 Million Dollar Loan
Washington reports a three million dollar loan approved today to Serbia. The grant secures financial support and signals continued aid during the current economic period.
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Washington
Serbia
Boone county to register voters for constitutional convention
A county board organized in the county clerk’s office will register and qualify Boone county voters for the September 17 delegate election. The board, including Commissioners Len Titus J A Hogshire Elza C Rogers and clerks Ernest Stewart G M Voris, will operate 8 am to 5 pm daily from Monday through August 20 in the county assessor’s room. Women must register for the first time, and registrations may be by person messenger or mail with attested blanks. The registration does not affect the city election.
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Boone County
Len Titus
J. A. Hogshire
Elza C. Rogers
Ernest Stewart
G. M. Voris
Court House
Registration Board
Marine Corps Week Urges Recruits in Nationwide Appeal
Statement by Secretary of the Navy praises the Marine Corps as the Soldiers of the Sea. It urges four thousand new recruits during Marine Corps Week from June 10 to 16 to meet strength authorized by Congress. Emphasizes merit based promotion and world service, urging business and civic support for the drive. Signed Josephus Daniels and General George Barnett.
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Washington D. C
Secretary of the Navy
United States Marine Corps
Soldiers of the Sea
Marine Corps
Corps
Marine Corps Recruiting Service
Marine Corps Week
Congress
Josephus Daniela
George Barnett
U. S. Marine Corps
Irish Leader William Redmond Dies From Battle Wounds
William Redmond, brother of John Redmond and a top Irish national movement leader, died in London today from wounds suffered in battle marking a significant blow to the home rule efforts.
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