Futility of War and Call for Arbitration in Europe
William Jennings Bryan urges mediation by the United States as the war rages in Europe. He argues for persistent arbitration, a vast Christian nations led educational campaign against war, and peace treaties binding nations not to open hostilities until after investigation. He questions what the belligerents fight for and demands clear terms of peace.
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Washington
William Jennings
Europe
United States
Mr. Bryan
Germany
Variety is the world’s law in war and peace
The author argues against wholesale destruction in war, asserting that exploiting victory through annihilation is a crime against civilization. He emphasizes that nations differ in language and history, forming a diverse bouquet, and warns against domination by any one power, noting the era’s shift away from despotism and toward coexistence beyond conflict. CONTINUED ON PAGE TWO.
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Paris
Berlin
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French Bombardment at Arras Presages Major Assault
Paris June 18. French assault on the German trench line at Arras featured a colossal bombardment with over 300000 shells and bayonet charges along the front. The French report progress but say the German line remains unbroken as large German forces suffered heavy losses while French troops incurred casualties. aviators bombarded reserves at Givenchy and near Neuville St Vaast.
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International News Service
Paris
Arras
Aix Neulette Souchez
Fond de Buval
Souchez
Chateau of
Carleul
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French Drive Advances in Alsace Seizes Steinbrueck
International News Service reports Paris on June 18 that French gains in Alsace continue with the official capture of Steinbrueck announced. The milestone underscores ongoing Allied operations as French forces press their offensive in the region.
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Paris
Alsace
Steinbrueck
Russians repulse Austrian German attacks near Juravno in Dniester drive
Petrograd war office reports a decisive check on Austro German forces in the Dniester region between Tysmienica and Stryj rivers. In the night of June 14 15 Russians seized 8544 men 202 officers six guns and 21 rapid fire weapons along with ammunition and other booty with a destroyed enemy column near Nisnie and continued fighting in the region.
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Dnister
Tysmienica
Stryj
Juravno
Zuravno
Dniester
Nizniow
Poland
Strys
Zurawno
Nisnie
Pessarbia
Pruth
Mining by Germans in Franco-Belgian border
London reports German mining operations along the Franco-Belgian border with Valenciennes isolated. The narrative dated June 15 notes quiet week ends after active start, German shelling and mines near Le Touquet and Ploegsteert wood, with sapper blasts and ongoing artillery. A German proclamation from Valenciennes proclaims no contact with neutrals.
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International News Service
London
Valenciennes
le Touquet
Hooge
Belgium
Ploegsteert Wood
Mrs Reed Dies After Literary Career And Oriental Studies
Elizabeth Armstrong Reed, 73, mother of Myrtle Reed the Lavender and Old Lace author, died at her Chicago home. Renowned for studies in Oriental literature, several of her books are used as college textbooks.
Postoffice Wrecked in Bethesda Ohio Heist
The Bethesda Ohio postoffice was badly wrecked early today in what authorities believe was a yeggs robbery attempt. Bloodhounds were sent from St. Clairsville and the sheriff along with other officials were en route to secure the scene.
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Ee Service
Wheeling
Bethesda
St. Clairsville
Saloons Closed in Kewanna After Ruling on Remonstrance
Two saloons in Kewanna Fulton County were shut down after the Kosciusko county grand court upheld a remonstrance petition by a majority of voters. The ruling, reported by International News Service from Warsaw Indiana on June 18, states the closure follows the petition's legality.
London to Answer U S Protest on British Order in Council
Washington reports a British reply to the American protest of March 30 over the British order in council, with potential impact on U S Germany talks and future seas freedom. Officials expect a reply from Germany in about three weeks, hoping for an amicable adjustment. The broader aim is to clear diplomatic tensions, save relations with England and Germany, and leave only Mexico unresolved.
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International News Service
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United States
Gerai
Great Britain
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Germany
Wilson
England
Mexico
Meyer Gerhard
Italian Offense Intensifies on Isonzo Front and Carnia
Rome reports heavy Italian gains around Pianinpolis in the Carnic Alps with six hundred prisoners, including thirty officers. In the Isonzo front near Plava, Italians claim rapid territorial advances and repelled counterattacks as diversions engage elsewhere. An Austrian naval bombardment of Fano caused minor damage.
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Balborghetto
Monte Nero
Zacran
Italians prepare to occupy Goritz and seize villa
International News Service reports imminent Italian occupation of Goritz amid shattered Austrian defenses from Italian artillery. The Italian government has confiscated Emperor William's villa at Frascati near Rome.
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Geneva
Goritz
Gorizia
William
Frascati
Pome
Elm Lodge to Convert Additional Rooms for Club Use
The Elm Lodge plans to occupy the building’s entire second floor within days as occupants move to a new bank office. Portions of the space will be club rooms for ladies and access will be allowed for Elk’s wives or relatives uptown. Demolition work on the extra rooms begins next week.
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Bank
Southern crop prospects praised after Louisiana trip
C F S Neal and Albert Witt returned after a sixteen day tour through Louisiana Mississippi and other southern states reporting better crop prospects than in years. He noted fruit ripening and soon to be shipped north and spent two days with his brother A L Neal in New Orleans.
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Albert Witt
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New Orleans
History in schools in Indiana seventh and eighth grades
Indianapolis June 18 Indiana history debated for seventh and eighth graders at the semi annual meeting of county superintendents. A proposal by Superintendent Wilbur F Fisher to teach agriculture from a textbook in those grades was adopted. Alva C Fulkerson of Davies county presided with nearly all counties represented.
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International News Service
Indianapolis
Ind
Indiana
Wilbur F. Fisher
Alva C. Fulkerson
Daviess County
Tornado Toll and Damage Across Midwest States
Seven teens injured and multiple deaths reported as tornadoes ripped through Missouri Kansas and Nebraska. Widespread destruction included flattened wheat fields and ruined crops with four and a half inches of rain at Emporia and six inches at Marysville.
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Great Bent
Emporia
Kas
Kangas
Marysville
Blue River
Danville court house dedication set after July turnover
Hendricks county's new 250000 court house is complete and will be turned over by McCormack Construction to the board of county commissioners at the July session. Dedication is planned for early September with Governor Ralston and C W Fairbanks as principal speakers. The Commercial club plans a horse show and street fair during dedication week.
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Ind
Hendricks County
McCormack Construction Company
Board of County Commissioners
8. M. Ralston
C. W. Fairbanks
Commercial Club
High Dive to Death in Indiana Incident
A fatal accident at a high dive in Vincennes Indiana or nearby Perre Haute area on June 18 leaves one individual dead amid unclear circumstances. Authorities investigate causes and identify the victim.
Road Case Upholds County Road Construction by Board
Special Judge Meade Vestal in Noblesville affirms the county commissioners order to build the E. A. Morris gravel road after a favorable township vote. Petitioners win, remonstrators’ new trial motion denied, case sent back to proceed with construction per law. Page six continued.
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E. A. Morris
Meade Vestal
Noblesville
Circuit Court
County Commissioners Court
Vestal
Board of Commissioners
City Council of
Lebanon
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