Huge graft scandal probes raid business houses nationwide
Washington reports the justice department will release further details on a contingent fee scheme tied to illegal solicitation of war orders. Raids target hundreds of manufacturers and offices across the country including Norfolk Virginia Alexandria Virginia Pensacola Florida Savannah Georgia. Indictments handed to four Boston men John Fleming former water commissioner John T Cavanaugh Eugene Sullivan and Joseph Kohn.
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Ornational News Service
Washington
Department of Justice
Boston
Army
Norfolk
Alexandria
Pensacola
Fla
Savannah
Ga. i
John Fleming
John T. Cavanaugh
Eugene Sullivan
Joseph Kohn
Overseas Casualties Lists Named in War Department Release
The War Department issued two casualty lists, one for the Marines and one for the Army. The Marines include officers and enlisted from Alabama and nearby Southern states with counts of killed in action, died of wounds, and severely wounded, along with specific names such as Lieutenants Charles B. Maynard and Richard W. Murphy, and Sergeant Luther W. Pilcher. The Army list reports action outcomes by state, listing killed in action, died of wounds, died in airplane accident, disease, other causes, and wounded severely or slightly, with named officers including Lieutenants Leste H. Grouser and William G. Herrington.
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Charles B. Maynard
Spokane
Wash
Richard W. Murphy
Greensboro
Ala
Luther W. Pilcher
Chipley
Fla
James FP. Tharp
Walthall
Miss
Leste H. Grouser
Brooklyn
N. Y
William G. Herrington
Numez
William Campbell Johnson
Eau Claire
Wis
John D. Mathis
Americus
Harry Walter Prince
West Philadelphia
Paul F. Baer
Mobile
James Marcum
la Ollette
Tenn
Allen
Denmark
Mohoba
Robert Barrow
CalJhoun
McAlister Held In Federal Court On 5000 Dollar Bond
J L alias Sport McAlister faced federal court after being charged with selling whiskey to Camp Shelby soldiers. He was held on a 5000 dollar bond while awaiting trial. He received a 50 dollar fine plus costs and twenty days hard labor and an additional six months in an unrelated sentence. Federal Commissioner J I Burgett handled the hearing.
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J. L. Alias “Sport
McAlister
J. I. Burgett
Camp Shelby
Henderson Shipbuilding Company petition to rent three pieces
A fragment notes branding it as ridiculous and refers to the petition of the Henderson Shipbuilding Company to rent three pieces. Details are sparse and ambiguous.
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Henderson Shipbuilding. Company
Unanimous Rejection of Wharfage Proposal at El Mira Street
The commissioners voted unanimously to refuse the municipal wharfage at the foot of El Mira Street. The plan proposed the lessee complete $200 in repairs, rent the property for $10 monthly for two years, and then $20 monthly for eight more years.
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Elmira Street
County board classifies five as deserters
The County Draft Board reports five men who failed to report when classified and are thus deserters. Named are Charlie R. Hancock Akron Ohio white Peter Richardson Crichton white Willie Scott Prichard colored Eugene Autry Kushla colored Henry E Russell Saraland colored. The board asks for any information as patriotic duty.
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County Draft Board
Charlie R. Hancock
Akron
Ohio
Peter Richardson
Crichton
Willie Scott
Prichard
Eugene Autry
Kushla
Henry E. Russell
Saraland
Ku Klux Adds Spice to City Commission Today
City Commissioners Harry Pillans and George Crawford blame the police chief for the Ku Klux Klan's second appearance after Rafe Clemmons was taken into custody. Mayor Lyons defends the chief noting masked parade identity could not be found and licenses were hidden. The commission passes an ordinance demanding enforcement and arrests for masking and street parades.
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Harry Pillans
George E. Crawford
Rafe Clemmons
Lyons
The
Tribune
Ku Klux
George Smith
M. Rabby
Frank Curtain
Mike Desmond
Ku Klux Klan
South
German Officer Claims American Prisoners Shot
A captured German officer says American prisoners were shot in German camps. He also alleges Americans frequently attempt to kill guards after capture. Germany admits heavy losses from Sunday fighting and vows renewed attacks.
American patrol with 13 repels 40 German ambush
General Pershing reports that on June 13 a patrol of thirteen Americans in Picardy encountered an ambush by forty Germans. The small force fought through the enemy line and returned safely, though nearly all were wounded.
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International News Service
Washington
General Pershing
Picardy
Sub Sinking Report In Doubtful Naval News
Washington reports a probable destruction of a German submarine by an American submarine off the Atlantic coast. Navy officials hold the report but doubt remains and an official statement awaits confirmation.
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NAVY
International News Service
Washington
Atlantic
Navy Department
City to Build Sewer System on Old Shell Road
The city will begin construction of a sewer on Old Shell Road connecting Carlin and Kenneth streets in response to a petition by Pat Byrne and L G Adams. Tyler Turner complained of unhealthy conditions in the block bounded by Kenneth Carlin Dauphin and Old Shell Road and was promised relief by the health officials.
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Old Shell Road
Carlin
Kenneth Street
Pat Byrne
L G. Adams
Tyler Turner
Kenneth, Carlin, Dauphin Streets
Health
Austrians halted as Italian forces check advance near Piave
South of Montecello a battle rages as Austrian units push forward but are repelled by Italian defenders. Further south the Austrians fail to force a Piave crossing and withdraw after heavy losses across the front.
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Rome
Montecello
Sat Tle
Piave
Allied forces halt Austrian Piave offensive at Montello
Late this afternoon Italian French and British troops halted the Austrian drive along the Piave river sector near Montello on the Asiago plateau. The Austrians pressed futilely to advance on the lower Piave amid heavy attacks and rugged terrain.
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Rome
Piave River
Montello
Asiago
Piave
Austro-Hungarian Offensive Pressed Back on Piave Front
International News Service reports heavy fighting along a forty mile front from the Adriatic to the Piave. Italian defenses under General Diaz resist fiercely on Montello slopes and Asiago sector. French and British aid repels Austrians as assaults falter and gains stall with mounting losses.
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International News Service
ROMB
Piave
Violérit
Adriatic Sea
Cidno Piave
Montello
Western Union Refuses To Abide By Wilsons Decision
Washington June 18 Western Union Telegraph Company refuses to abide by the War Labor Board ruling granting telegraphers the right to organize. President Carlton in a public letter rejects the decision and says no employee will be discharged for union activity. The telegram firm awaits further action from the president.
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International News Service
Washington
Klswerthe
Wilson
Western Union ‘Telegraph Company
War Labor Board
Carlton
Western Union Company
Seg
Seers
British Drop 24 Tons Bombs on Zeebrugge Docks
London reports that twenty four tons of bombs were dropped on the Zeebrugge and Ostend docks and aerodrome works on the thirteenth and sixteenth. The operation is described as a decided success with only one British aircraft lost.
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International News Service
London
Zeebrugge
Ostend
French Repulse Hun On Aisne Front and Take 1009
Front report from Paris says south of the Aisne the French repulsed enemy local operations and captured 1009 selene. The noon briefing details siege actions and gains along the river line as French forces push back German raids.
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Aisne
Cy International News Service
Paris
Clerks Union Votes for Postponed Holiday in Mobile
Mobile retail clerks vote unanimously to hold out for a half holiday on Thursday. The meeting at Kile Relief Hall last night approved a Teena half-holiday proposal. Attendance was noted.
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Mobile
Kile Relief Hall
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Heidelberg
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Witzerland
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Kpigat
Russia
Budapest
Tuchel
Danzig
Red Cross
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Cares
Germany
Berne
Marines
Alabama
Elward B. Cole
Brookline
Mass
Percevil Wilson
Leavenworth
Kan
Rufus M. Gibbs
Atlanta
Barlie G. Mynatt
Founs
Tain City
James A. Clayton
Rushville
Ernest B.orrester
Trenton
J. H. Kilgore
Joppa
Willie B. Rollins
Cleveland
Lester R. Santmeyers
Strawsburg
M’ Allister
County Board
France
General Diaz
Garian
Mohtegrapha
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Western Union
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