Fashions and Styles Seen in New York 1916
New York fashion notes describe summer frocks in serge gabardine faille and voile embroideries. Dainty dotted voile frocks with pink embroidery and satin girdles feature among new textures alongside navy serge, taffeta and linen suits. Russian blouse frocks in pongee tussore fabrics suit sports and formal wear, while soft pinks, blues, and grays dominate palettes for coats, waists, and accessories.
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New York
Hoona
Louisiana units held for mobilization tonight
Louisiana men prepare for a potential call to service as Company H, the LSU unit, stands ready. It may take about ten days to assemble cadets from across the state, while Company E could be mustered faster since its members are city residents.
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Louisiana State University Company
Mobilization Camp inspected for August state guard encampment
Alexandria La June 18 Lieut C B Hodges A S A inspector instructor of the Louisiana state national guard and Maj Joseph Thompson with Capt Buford D Vance of Company M visited Camp Stafford to take levels make estimates and secure data on costs to ready the camp for the national guard encampment in August The officials also checked a Poplar Grove site for mobilization suitability and favored mobilizing up to about 1560 troops here if Mexican tensions demand the move Hodges and Thompson returned to Baton Rouge tonight Dr Green of Natchez is visiting his daughter Louise Green in Monroe The article notes a man Richard Hartley was arrested for brand larceny and obtaining money under false pretenses and that a Shady Smith believed killed by Officer Tom McElwee is wanted for assault to murder with a reward offered
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Alexandria
C. B. Hodges
Louisiana State National Guard
Joseph Thompson
State National Guard
Buford D. Vance
Camp Stafford
Vance
Poplar Grove
Sher Arthur Grant
Richard Hartley
Morehouse Parish
Hartley
Ashley County
Arkansas
Negro
Tom McElwee
Shady Smith
Gordon, Ark
Death of A L J McQuiller in Second Ward
Death of well known citizen A L J McQuiller after a short illness. Born in Ouachita parish fifty three years ago he served as justice of the peace and school board member from ward 2. Funeral Sunday conducted by Rev H W Ledbetter. Interment Colony church cemetery. Survived by wife two sons and four daughters.
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A. J. McQuiller
Second Ward
Mr. McQuiller
Ouachita Parish
Hi. W. Ledbetter
West Monroe
Colony Church Cemetery
Germans renew attack north of Verdun as French check advance
German forces renewed the assault on the French lines north of Verdun while Berlin reports heavy fighting between Russians and Germans in the Stokhod Styr sector. Germany claims Russian forces were repulsed in the engagement.
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London
Verdun
Berlin
Stokhod-Styr
Sugar profits from island crops drive global trade talk
Louis Barhausen, veteran sugar industry figure from Berlin and New York, notes Hawaii planters sell sugar at three cents a pound while earning over six cents. He cites a quarter million ton crop shipped to refineries and highlights shipments from the Philippines costing fifty dollars a ton to reach markets. He praises Norway and Hawaii as the era's most prosperous regions and notes Norway's merchant fleet earning steadily.
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Hawaii
Louis Barhausen
Berlin
New York
Philippines
South America
Norway
Greeks Face Entente Ultimatum Pressure
Athens reports rising unease in government circles as the entente block tightens on Greek ports. Rumors say the ultimatum may demand diplomatic rupture, while Greece struggles with bread shortages and strained wheat supplies at Piraeus, risking disturbances.
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Entente
Greece
Piraeus
German and Bulgarian Troop Moves Reported in Eastern Front
Kiev dispatch to the Rusky Invasin via Reuters says two German army corps are ordered to Galicia and two Bulgarian divisions to Bukowina. The Rovno Rositche railway line suffered minor damage as Austrians destroyed several points and bridges. An armored train near Olika was abandoned.
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London
Germa
Galicia
Bukowina
Kiev
Rusky Invasin
Reuter
Rovno
Rositche
Olika
Belgians Ordered Indoors by German Governor
The German military governor of Roulers Belgium orders residents indoors from afternoon until morning for three weeks. The Telegraaf says the action follows citizens giving food to Russian prisoners employed in agricultural works without authorization.
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Amsterdam
London
Roulers
Belgium
Telegraaf
Bulgarians Begin Advance Near Florina and Monastir
Paris dispatch reports Bulgarian forces have begun advancing near Florina and Monastir as of June 19, with a Havre correspondent sending the telegraph.
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Paris
A Havre
Solinki
Florina
Monastir
Roosevelt Ties Hopes to Restore Progressive-R Republican Bond
George W Perkins, Progressive leader, said negotiations are under way with Col Roosevelt and Gov Whitman to restore good feeling between Progressives and Republicans. Roosevelt expressed surprise and said he has nothing to say beyond his own signature if he does. James R Garfield Elon H Hooker and North Carolina delegate Erwin A Holt visited Roosevelt. Holt said he is open to conviction but values Roosevelt against defeat.
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New York
George W Perkins
Roosevelt
Charles S. Whitman
Perkins
James R. Garfield
Elon H. Hooker
Erwin A. Hol
North Carolina
Mr. Holt
New State Militia Bill Moves Through Senate Committee
Senate committee on militia reported favorably a reworked Boatner measure aligning with federal law to avoid a Gretna incident. The Stafford amendment was folded in, allowing the governor to call out state troops only after civil authorities act, and barring a state siege declaration. Also: House hunting license bill amended to $1 with a 50 cent ward license. News-Star ads continue.
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Committee On Militia
Senate Committee On
House
Heintz
Naval dispositions for Mexico crisis amid Santo Domingo action
National preparation underway as six destroyers head to Key West from Santo Domingo with four more to be chased by Rear Admiral Winslow. Negraska Nebraska at Vera Cruz and other vessels guard Tampico topolobampo and Mazatlan while Raleigh sits at Corinto. Americans remain at risk and may be evacuated if conflict widens.
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San Domingo
Key West
Winslow
Mexico
Nebraska
Vera Cruz
Machias
Marietta
Tampico
Wheeling
el Carmen
Cleveland
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Glacier
Yorktown
Topolobampo
Albany
Manzanillo
Annapolis
Buffalo
Mazatlin
Raleigh
Corinto
Nicara
Protective Tariff Proposal by London Chamber of Commerce
The London Chamber of Commerce backed reciprocal trading with Allied nations after the war and urged measures to prevent dumping of enemy goods. A tentative five year ad valorem tariff schedule ranged from 30% to 10% on manufactured goods, 5% on raw foods, raw materials duty free, and anti dumping duties including higher levies on alcohol and tobacco from enemy states.
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Associated Press
London
London Chamber of Commerce
Omaha Welcomes Western Division Swedish Singers Festival
Omaha Nebraska hosts the western division convention and festival of the American Union of Swedish Singers with five concerts planned. Delegations from Kansas Minnesota Illinois Colorado Nebraska and Iowa join the event as national colors of Sweden and the United States blend in decorations.
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Omaha
Neb
American Union of Swedish Singers
Sweden
United States
Kansas
Minnesota
Illinois
Colorado
Nebraska
Lows
Cunard Refuses South American Trade Merger
Sir Alfred Booth, chairman of Cunard, stated Cunard has no plans to enter the South American trade, directly or indirectly, in response to rumors of a Cunard Royal Mail amalgamation. The ship line clarified it will not join the South American service.
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Liverpool
Sir Alfred Booth
Cunard Company
Cunard
Royal Mail
A Mean Trap
A brief quip panel where a wife questions a husband about posting a letter. He admits he carried it but dropped it in a box, prompting the wife to scold him for not giving her a letter to post.
Housing’s influence on society and health emphasized
An essay argues city planners must address housing as a central social issue. It links poor housing to vice, crime, debility, and weak health, noting that proper light and ventilation boost health and moral character while reducing disease risks in the poor. It cites Benjamin Harrison’s tariff quip to illustrate misreadings about appearances and value.
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Benjamin Harrison
King of urban trees described as elm’s crown of shade
Walter Prichard Eaton states in the Century that the elm is a self sufficient tree. It thrives solo in favored spots like river meadows where spring floods deposit seed and roots reach water. Its noble trunk and symmetric limbs fit architectural lines and urban vistas, earning it the title king of urban trees.
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Walter Prichard Eaton
Fountain Installed In Building Wall To Aid Pedestrians
A sanitary drinking fountain was built into a niche in the front wall between two stores in a western city. The porcelain bowl is flush with brickwork, avoiding obstruction to pedestrians. This placement serves public convenience and adds ornament to the structure.
Rochester Exposition Blends Private Enterprise With City Grounds
Municipal Enterprise in Rochester New York hosts an annual exposition on 45 acres with built buildings. The fair displays manufacturing and agricultural exhibits including cameras optical goods shoes clothing office fixtures and prepared foods.
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Rochester
N. Y
Important Meeting Calhoun Thursday
Calhoun La June 19 The next regular meeting of the North Louisiana Agricultural Society will be held on the Experiment Station grounds at Calhoun on Thursday June 29 Col Thomas D Boyd LSU president will discuss the University and its relation to the citizens of Louisiana.
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Calhoun
North Louisiana Agricultural Society
Thos. D. Boyd
Louisiana State University
Louisiana
L. N. Brueggerhoff
Louisiana State Fair
Alice Keeler
Marie Miller
Jonnie
U. S. and P
Prohibition on Matches by Post to Expeditionary Forces
London reports post dispatches of matches caused fires destroying mails. The concession for sending safety matches is withdrawn and matches by post to any destination is now prohibited. No harm to troops if matches are issued to every expeditionary member.
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London
France
United States
Italians in War Bond With America Amid Front Pride
A Rome dispatch notes many Italian soldiers have visited or have relatives in the United States, with estimates up to 500,000. Reporters describe a pervasive American connection among troops on the Italian front, illustrated by a carabiniere proudly saying he is from New York when asked about a town.
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