Eddie Lewin Reports Berlin Man as Tentmate at Camp Sevier
Edward Grosvenor Lewin writes the Mobile contingent left May 29 for Camp Sevier details eight men in his tent including a Berlin born soldier who sleeps beside him. He notes most pass the camp exam except ten sent back for two bugs flat feet and bad heart. He describes the camp between Paris Mountain and Paris city covering twenty miles square with 50 000 men and says drills since arrival indicate readiness for France.
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the Tribune Today
Edward Grosvenor Lewin
Mobile
Camp Sevier
Paris
France
Britain threatens reprisals over German POW sentence
In London on June 12 the British government announced a direct threat of reprisals after a German court-martial sentenced British officers to seven months in prison for an escape attempt. The Hague rules are cited and the Netherlands minister in Berlin asked to seek relief and assurance that breaches will not recur.
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London
Clauster
House of Commons
Hague
Netherlands
Berlin
Ludendorff Planned Drive Credited By Rosner
The Berlin Lokal Anzeiger claims General Ludendorff conceived the idea for the last German offensive. Karl Rosner reports that at the end of April Ludendorff presented a concise but powerful plan to the Kaiser and Von Hindenburg, identifying the critical distraction point along the front.
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Ludendorff
Karl Rosner
Kaiser
Berlin
Lokal-Anzeiger
Rosner
Von
Rail Fare Increases Take Effect June 10 1918
Under orders from the Director General United States Railroad Administration fare hikes and changes will begin June 10 1918. After June 9 1918 mileage and excess baggage on tickets issued before June 10 will be redeemed but not valid for passage or baggage charges. Tickets bought at coach fares apply to coaches only unless higher fares are paid for standard sleeping parlor or tourist sleeping cars.
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United States Railroad Administration
Wounded Girl From War Zone Brought to Queen's Home
London reports the transfer of a dozen Queen's Army Corps girls wounded on the western front to Queen Mary's Home for Governesses near Richmond. The Queen, as commandant and patron, oversees care. injuries include arm head and foot wounds from shrapnel and shell shock from a heavy shell blast.
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West Front
London
Queen Mary’s Home
Richmond
Record Tax Day Surge As 3 Billion Due This Week
Washington reports the largest federal tax outpouring in U S history with over 2 billion in income and excess profits taxes due by next Saturday night and total receipts near 2 775 billion. Corporations supply about three quarters of the tax with millions paying income taxes for the first time as treasury officials urge quick turnover of tax certificates and installment plans.
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Washington
Internal Revenue
Complete Bomb Loading Plant Is Announced
Washington reports the first of four government plants for loading artillery shells with explosives was completed last week. The second will be ready by month end and the others by August, each costing about 5 million dollars and covering 2000 to 6000 acres. Upon full operation, daily capacity reaches 180000 shells with 16000 workers, 4000 of whom are women.
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Washington
Baker
Congress
French General Berthelot Arrives on Secret Mission
General Henri Berthelot, famed French military strategist who led the mission to Romania in 1916 and later commanded the Romanian army, arrived at an Atlantic port today aboard a French steamship. The purpose of his visit was not disclosed.
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Atantic
Henri Berthelot
Rumania
Prohi Cases Continued in Recorder's Court
Prohibition law violation cases against Dennis Lynch and Walter Lee were continued by the recorder this morning. Lynch's attorney cited missing witnesses as the reason for the delay.
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PROHI
Recorder’s Court
Dennis Lynch
Walter Lee
Recorder
Lynch
German says our goods aid Kaiser
German war correspondent Scheueman in the Deutsche Tageszeitung accuses American aid to France since entering the war. He cites captured American matériel at Chemin des Dames and asserts Americans suffered defeats in armored car actions. An official Pershing report calls the claims falsehoods.
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Scheueman
Deutsche Tageszeitung
Soissons
Rheims
America
France
Chemin Des Dames
General Pershing
Pershing
Two Disorderly Conduct Cases Continued for Witness Recall
Disorderly conduct cases against J. W. Gaddy and Daniel Steven son were continued until tomorrow after a fight on Pinto Island to allow witnesses from the shipbuilding plant to be summoned.
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J. W. Gaddy
Daniel Stevenson
Pinto Island
Rettig Released After Court Appearance Over Kaiser Comment
John Rettig, a former Mobile Shipbuilding plant worker, appeared before Federal Commissioner Burgett and was released. He claimed he favored freeing children and criticized the Kaiser in a statement that blamed U S wartime policy and alleged rough treatment by others. Rettig admitted his Kaiser Bill mustache and identified as Indiana.
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Mobile Shipbuilding
Burgett
Corder
Burget
Kaiser
Rettig
United States
Germany
Stuart
Indiana
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