Arrival of American Troops in France Draws Enthusiastic Reception
Washington reports reveal the second contingent of American troops lands in a French seaport amid cheers. Major General Pershing’s force, part of a wider Allied convoy, heads toward camps as ships and transports continue to flow into the region.
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Dane
Gaeneral Pershing
Merrow
Wandor
Washington
Prance Etinoet
Ceneia Pershing
Senemi
Vie
Oon
Gan
Willi
Gs Tev
WALTZ AND COPEHER JOIN FRANCE-BOUND TROOPS
Lieuts Waltz and Coeher who won their test for entrance are sent to the fire troops in France. They had been at Governors Island for weeks awaiting sailing and will join the division under General Pershing. Coeher is a Milehed graduate. Waltz parents reside in California. both to sea for one year.
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BP Wealtz
Harvey Cogeher
France
Pershine
Governors Island
Wranee
Coaeher
Milehed
Swiss Harbor Army Deserters Reported Fleeing Into Switzerland
The article notes between 10 000 and 12 000 deserters from Entente and Central Powers armies have fled to Switzerland since the war began. Many are Italians, enjoying foreigner rights but not taxed or conscriptable, creating a burden on the Confederation. Deserters risk exposure due to neutrality patrols, and some prisoners and escape attempts have resulted in casualties and cross-border incidents with France and Germany.
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Seine
Switzerland
Dal
Hiei
Nownees
France
Germany
Camalry
Belgian Envoy Speaks in House Before Crowded Galleries
In Washington on June 27 the Belgian mission led by Baron Moncheur was received by the House. The galleries were crowded and members filled the floor as Baron Moncheur spoke, saying the country had long admired the United States.
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Washington,d. C
Baron Moncheur
Baron Moneley
Red Cross asks funds for relief and Nile dispensaries
Washington reports the American Relief Fund totals reach about 1400 000 as dispatches detail plans to spread relief via dispensaries in major Nile port cities. Henry Po Davison, Red Cross War Council chair, thanks the public for strong response to the appeal for funds. The Allied Supreme Headquarters seek permission to establish the dispensaries as a preliminary relief measure.
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Washington
Germany 10 Pay Dutch for Ships
News report from London and New York summarizing Germany's pledge to compensate the Netherlands for merchant ships torpedoed off the English coast. Holland will pay Germany an amount equal to the value of the ships, while Germany will replace losses with ships from its fleet. Mentions other shipping losses and wartime mine actions, including U.S. and British incidents.
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London
Misterdaimn
Holland
Germany
Indies
Unclear historical speech excerpt on freedom and defense
Fragmentary OCR text discusses prosperity, civilization, and a call to citizens to answer the president's voice. It mentions defending freedom and human rights and urges devotion and effort. The passage lacks clear names, dates, places, or events to anchor specifics.
Fat ration in Germany is cut
Copenhagen reports Germany will reduce fat rations for next winter well below last winter’s 600 mark. Marmalade and preserves will become staple foods. The central food bureau plans nine marmalade months and eight bread months, aiming to curb fat exports and limit fruit purchases to spread supply.
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Copenhagen
Denmark
United States
Germany
America
Americans Guests Dined with Gustave at Stockholm Palace
In Stockholm on June 27, American minister Tra Nedson Morris and Mrs. Morris were dinner guests of Gustave at the royal palace last night, the dispatch reports from Sweden.
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Strockholm
Sweden
Tra Nedson Morris
Mrs. Morris
Gustave
Venizelos Rules Old Parliament in 1915 Turmoil
In Athens on June 27 1915 Premier Venizelos announced his resignation stating he could not assume responsibility for the conya constitution with Mars 34 1915. Allied diplomat M Jonnart pressed for the assembly of the parliament and Venizelos led a majority to resign while Allies demanded full compliance.
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Athens
Zans
Constantine
M. Jonnart
M. Venzelos
Dinis
Double lid on U S war news proposed by War Department
Washington plans to double censor news from the front in France. No censor will be at Pershing's or the War Department HQs. Dispatches from France would be diverted in New York to Washington before distribution to papers, possibly delivering British and French actions before U S intelligence.
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War Department
Nirtein
France
GenPershini
Wastheton
Tee Willie
Gen. Pershing
British Socialists Decline Stockholm Conference Invite
The British socialist section led by Teneydyn Tiantas refused an invitation from the Russian council of workers and soldiers delegates to Stockholm. They argue the conference would include German and Austrian socialists and cannot aid peace if Germany retains occupied or devastated territories.
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Ene
Teneydyn Tiantas
Counedl
Socieiist
Stockholm
Volunteer Call Fails to Meet War Strength Target
In Washington on January 27, War Department officials said the regular army remained over 60 000 short of its intended war strength despite President Wilsons call for 70 000 volunteers. Early returns showed weak responses across states with several reporting fewer than ten recruits and only nine recruits in three states. South Dakota posted a low participation rate as of Monday.
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D. C
War Department
Wilson
Germany
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Washington, D. C
Senate
Senate Finance Committee
Premier Says Spain Is Calm After Measures
Madrid reports Premier Date stating the government’s suspension of constitutional subauthorities was well received. He claimed calm reigned nationwide and defended extreme measures as necessary to preserve order and Spain’s neutrality amid regional tensions.
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Madrid
Spain
Lutherans End 47th Session With Union Move
In Chietawo June 27 the 47th convention of the General Synod of the Evangelical Lutheran church in the United States approved allocations of 20000 for a Lutheran consumption sanitarium at Belén New Mexico. The convention also endorsed a resolution to ease the three Lutherans into a single body with about one million members.
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Belen
N. M
General Synod
Evangelical Lutheran Church
United States
General Council
United Synod of the South
Federal Food Control Extended and War Bills Passed
Senate agriculture committee moves to extend food control during the war with amendments to curb beer and wine production and allow presidential requisition of supplies for the military. House approves a revenue and supply bill, while a daylight saving measure passes the Senate and heads to the House for final action.
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Washington
Senate Agriculture Committee
Senate
Wilson
Des Moines Chosen as National Camp Site in 1920s
Washington confirms Des Moines, Iowa as one of sixteen national cantonment sites. Secretary Baker announced after Major General Phos IL Barry submitted a supplemental report and personally examined the grounds. General Barry found the Des Moines site suitable for military purposes.
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Washington, D. C
Des Moines
Baker
Phos IL Barry
Central Department
Bulgars Consider Breaking With United States
Copenhagen reports Bulgaria may break ties with the United States as fear grows Premier Radolaroff was forced to seek Berlin concessions, trading American relations. A key trigger would be American troops at Salonika, with Bulgaria aiming for gains in Macedonia and Dobruja and opposing a costly postwar burden.
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Berlin
United States
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Exemption boards named for South Dakota draft areas
Governor Norbeck selects exemption boards for counties across South Dakota to judge draft eligibility. The list names chairmen and medical officers for each county including Brookings Brown Dav Davis Dewey Edmunds and many more with notes that Bennett and Mellette lack resident physicians.
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Pred Vpreen
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Horace M. Champney
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Charles Mix
George MM. Gaster
John M. Larson
Mayhaus
Clark
Samuel I. Hirod
George B. Sherwood
Paul S. McIntyre
Ciliy—Tion
Andrew TE. Lee
Ton
W. Peterson
Thomas Croiksheank
Codinston
I. N. Way
J. J. Bird
Wi. M. Finnernd
Carson—tHion
Thomas J Law
John D. Bates
Dewey
Edward L. Milligan
Rev
M. Oakley
Thomas NI. Baer Dopelis
John W. Addie
John FP Anderson
Westley J. Ward
Edmunds
M. Plin Reebe
Prank J. Tracy
Robert Will
Pall River
Ernest 125 DeMontin
Peter Fh. Ward
Ro O D
Huitchinson
John W. Peckham
W. C. Redfield
Dol
D. Wipf
Hyrde
Hr. B. Rockwell
Mo G. Gunningham
VW. Langsdale
Jackson
A. G. Granger
Snoderass
Ale. Wennings
Jerauld
Ernest Vessey
J. W. Freeman
Lincoln
K. Oydninlland
J. A. Jones
Harry R. Wammer
Lyman
John GC. Bartine
Harry A. Dixon
Frank B. Abbott
McCook
K. H. Wilson
M. Nelson
R. T. Dott. McPherson
James Clayton
Frank McGee
Marshall
J. 8. McDougall
William J. Downie
Buell Ro Jones
Meade
Roscoe Kenne
John 1D. Hale
Edward Swafford
Mellette
B. J. Breier
W. Kerlin
M. L.reiley
Miner
Charles Laurson
A. McCullough
W. P. Collins
Minnehaha
der. J. C. Mertens
Roberts
C. R. Jorgenson
J. J. Batterton
Win. BP. Glasier
Clarence M. Peterson
Sanborn
B. W. Baer
J. EB. Whiting
B.S. Widd. Spink
A. M Randolph
Roy T. Bull
BF. OM. Crain
Stanley
C. B. Coyne
Bure Brown
WR. J. Morrissey
Sullyv
J. H W. Gropengieser
Charles IH. Warneke
B. M. Wart
Tripp
J. I. Scriven
P.M. Ziebach
James T. Miller
Turner
Walter S. Kyes
I. #. Jones
D. S. Kalayjian
Union
Cocchi to Face Mental Examination in Slaying Case
In Bologne, Italian authorities may arrange a mental exam for Alfredo Cocchi, accused of murdering Ruth Cruger, with attorney Sifon Vestuini arguing the defendant’s actions suggest partial insanity. The defense notes Cocchi’s prison conduct also appears unsettled. Meanwhile in Washington, D C, US loans to Allies surpassed one billion dollars as $15,000,000 to Britain and $10,000,000 to France were credited, bringing total Allied credits to $1,800,000,000.
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Italy
Alfredo Cocchi
Ruth Cruger
New York
Sifon Vestuini
Cocchi
Coceh
Washington, D. C
Treasury
France
Wife Arrives From War Zone Reunites With Husband
Philip Strabowitz a Madison tailor reunited with his wife after four and a half years apart. She escaped a war zone in Poland with children and reached the United States with help from an international Tebrews organization. Strabowitz feared she had died in Polish refugee camps until the reunion.
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Madison, S. D
Philip Strabowitz
Madison
Poland
United States
Strabowitz
Warsaw
America
Accu
Tebrews
Strabo- Witz
Strobowitz
Scotch Truce Story Under Fire in No Man's Land
Behind the British lines in France a wounded soldier lay within thirty yards of German trenches as a British officer used a dog to plead for a ceasefire. The dog carried a note asking to bring in the man and returned with a German reply granting five minutes. An armed rescue went over the top and returned safely, prompting cheers from both sides.
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France
No Man's Land
Ile
Ous
SLEUTHS GUARD U S COURT ROOM
Secret service men guard the U S district court in New York City as trials of Alexander Berkman and Emma Goldman proceed. Both defendants are indicted for conspiracy to obstruct the draft and released on $25,000 cash bail each after threats were received by Judge Julius Mayer.
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New York City
Secret Service
Alexander Berkman
Emma Goldman
United States District Court
Julius Mayer
United States
Dlarold A. Content
Fall of Lens Seen Near as British Advance Tightens
British forces close on Lens as a capture of the coal city appears imminent though a large scale crown prince offensive is uncertain. French progress at Hurtebise west of Graone is noted with a fortress loss for Germany. Russia's Congress of Workmen and Soldiers Deputies rejects separate peace with Germany and calls for early peace via a unified international conference.
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Associated Press
Haig
Crown Prince
Petain
Hwurtebise
Graome
Greece
Venzelos
Petrograd
Russia
Germany
Congress of Workmen's and Soldiers’ Deputies
Workmen's
Sweden
France
England
Promise coal will be cheaper here in Washington
Representatives of hard and soft coal companies assured the National Defense Council coal committee that government and public coal would be furnished at reasonable prices. They countered warnings from Secretary Lane and Daniels that without fair prices and proper regulation output could be taken over by the government.
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Ashington
D. C
National Defense Council
Lane
Daniels
U S Woodsmen Reach England
Ten American woodsmen units sent from New England states and organizations have arrived in London to help convert English forests into lumber. They bring complete equipment including lubricating oils and are ready to start sawmills immediately. their only need is raw food prepared by their cooks.
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London
Eng
New England
United Kingdom
Suffragists Convicted in Washington Picket Case
Six suffragettes arrested for picketing the White House and displaying banners in Washington Idaho were found guilty of violating the city ordinance in police court. They were given a choice of a $25 fine or three days in jail and consulted with counsel before deciding.
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Washington, ID
White House
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