Covington Torpedoed. Crew Losses Reported
The U S transport Covington, formerly the Hamburg American liner Cincinnati, was torpedoed off the war zone while homeward bound from France. Six crewmen are listed missing. officers and other crew are reported not seriously injured. The ship stayed afloat but was too damaged to reach port. The sinking marks the third American troopship lost in the war.
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Washington
Covington
France
ARETE
Milki Og
Xborni
Cincinnati
Boston
Ernest
Anderson
Lynn
Mass
Joseph KR. Bowden
Seaman
Mountain Lake
Ambrose
Ford
Somernville
Muar
Willam Henry Lynch, Jr
Blanchester
N. H
Alberts
Payne
Seamon
West New Brighton
Staten Yaland
N.Y
Lloyd H. Silverwall
Seamax
Bainbridge
Navy Department
Mier
Germany
Lincoln
Antilles
U. S. Washington
Howe
Submarine Threat Coded Request From Press Chief
A government official urges U S newspapers to avoid publishing any details on coastal ships or submarine movements. The secretary cautions no definite signs of U boat activity but says authorities must assume they lurk offshore to prevent surprise.
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America
Atlantic
Josephus Nanetell
War Secretary Baker seeks end to textile strikes in New England
Secretary of War Baker asked Henry Endicott to urge an end to strikes by textile workers in Lowell Manchester and Pawtucket to ensure proper equipment for soldiers bound for France. The move aims to prevent disruption of war production as troops are sent overseas.
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France
Germans Hope For Better Crop Outlook In Germany
Berlin faced drought fears through April and May but improved weather in June shifted outlook. The Taegliche Teundschau reports a cereal year starting August 1 may be better, though not by large margins.
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Amsterdam
Berlin
Deeter Dieckman
RAISE EXPRESS WAGES UNDER GOVERNMENT CONTROL
Chicago July 6. Wage raises for federalized express company employees are planned under government control. George Taylor president of the American Railway Express company says funds come from Interstate Commerce Commission rate increases. Rates date back to July 1 and higher paid staff are not to receive the raise.
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Chicago
George ©. Taylor
American Railway Express Company
Interstate Commerce Commission
Illinois Aviator Rejoins Allies After Believed Lost
William H. Brotherton of Guthrie TM, an American aviator, was reported missing June 25 and has safely landed with Allied forces in Alsace France. His comrades, who had feared him dead, celebrated his return.
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Hilnois
France
Trent
Wiliam H. Brotherton
Guthrie
Alsace
Rear Admiral Ward Dies at Home in Rostyn New York
Rear Admiral Aaron Ward of the United States Navy died at his Rostyn New York home after three days of illness from heart trouble. He was noted for his long naval career and service to the nation. He died July 6, according to local notices.
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Ward
Rostyn
N. Y
House votes to seize telegraph and strike called
The House passed a resolution authorizing President Wilson to take possession of the telegraph and telephone systems for the remainder of the war. The vote was 221 to 4 as Western Union telegraphers planned a Monday strike seeking union recognition. The measure awaits Senate action and the president’s stance.
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Senate
Washington
Western Union
Telegraphers’ Union
House of Representatives
Adler
Wilson
Ubili
Kitchin
North Carolina
Atot Martin
Virgina
Wilson Senda
House
Capitol
Pou
Representative Aswell
Louisiana
White House
Burleson
Czecho-Slovaks claim defeat of Bolsheviks in Siberia
Telegram from Irkutsk reports Czecho-Slovak forces inflicted severe losses on Bolshevik troops west of Irkutsk and drove them east of Lake Baikal. Russian government troops were driven from Nerkhrie Td nuk on the Siberian railway. Bolsheviks reportedly abandoned Irkutsk with large food stores. Stockholm editorial offices anticipate Finland declaring war on Entente powers soon.
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London
Irkutai
Sberia
Irkutsk
Lake Baikal
Nerkhrie Tdnuk
Lake Galkal
Stockholm
Finland
Townley and Gilbert Cleared in War Literature Case
Minnesota Supreme Court rules A. G. Townley, Nonpartisan League president, and Joseph Gilbert did not violate state law by distributing literature that referred to the war. The pair were in Martin County on charges of attempting to discourage enlistments.
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St. Paul, Minn
Minnesota Supreme Court
A. C. Townley
Nonpartisan League
Joseph Gilbert
Martin County
U S flyer is prisoner
Ensign George Roe of Sertuate Masé, an aviation pilot in the American navy, has been captured and imprisoned at Camp Lendsehut, Germany. Navy department advised by Vice Admiral Sims.
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Washington
George Roe
Sertuate
Masé
Camp Lendsehut
Germany
Navy Department
Sims
Speed Boat Pilot John Miller Dies in Detroit
Detroit reports the death of John Miller a former dirt track racer and speed boat pilot. Miller, known for racing and piloting Miss Detroit I in 1915 on the Detroit river course, died here in July. Ranked among early speed boat racing figures.
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Detroit
Mich
John Miller
Detroit River
German Flyer Falls into Sea Off Jutland Coast
An official Copenhagen dispatch reports a German airplane from a four‑plane squadron lost off the western coast of Jutland with its crew. The craft was seen from shore at full speed toward the south before disappearing into the sea.
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Washington
Jutland
Copenhagen
Noon Prayer Urged and Prohibition Measure Pursued
Senate urges noon prayer proclamation for wartime observance while considering Norris amendments to curb liquor sales six months after enactment. Prohibition leaders seek a universal six month ban on all intoxicants. Senate House conferees finalize a 12.086 billion Army appropriation, with Navy and sundry funds also enacted.
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Washington
Senate
House
Phelan
California
Tumulty
Norris
Hendricks
Prohibition
Wilson
Wisconsin summons in Wegener v Wieden et al
Hugo Wegener sues William Wieden Maria Wieden Jung Brewing Upham Manufacturing and P J Bowlin in Wood County Circuit Court The state of Wisconsin requires the named defendants to appear within twenty days after service to defend the action or a default judgment will be entered Attorneys P A and R Williams Marshfield Wisconsin
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William Wieden
Maria Wieden
Jung Brewing Co
A Corporation
Upham Manufacturing Company
S Corporation
P. J. Bowlin & Son
State OF
Wisconsin
Executions of Three Negro Soldiers At Camp Dodge
Three black soldiers were hanged at Camp Dodge Iowa after being convicted by court martial of rape of a seventeen year old white girl on the environment grounds May 24. The execution drew the near full division as witnesses.
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Camp Dodge
Iowa
Chamberlain's Colic and Diarrhoea Remedy Ad
An old advertisement touts Chamberlain's Colic and Diarrhoea Remedy claiming its value in summer colic or diarrhea cases. It urges purchase now, noting its cost is repaid many times over when needed.
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Ary Department
Daniels
United States
Baker
Re Amit
TRONG
First National Bank
Marshfield
U. S
A- G. Townley
Minnesota
U. S. Flyer
Massachusetts
Camp Landahhut
Woonsin Brewers’ Association
Ify
Circuit Court
Wood County
Hugo Wegener
P. A
R. BR. Williams
Wis
The
Great Northern
Hemlock
Wisesazin Aad
Northern
Sonead
Ela
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