Lloyd George warns of fresh German blow as war nears turning point
The article notes British Prime Minister Lloyd George warning of a looming German strike amid allied triumphs. It discusses Austria's collapse threat, Italy’s impact, and the 1918 campaign as a race against time, with Germany needing to counter Italian gains or risk defeat. It also covers John H. Overton’s U S Senate campaign launch in Alexandria with staff and plans to tour Louisiana.
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Germany
Austria
Russia
France
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Italy
R Utsria
N. C
Birthday salute to Philip L. Spalding and notable figures
On his 47th birthday Philip L. Spalding, president of New England Telephone, joins the army signal corps, aiding national war effort with physicist skill and executive experience. Also noted are milestones for Knapp, Ernst, Helen Keller, Bishop Cranston, Rt. Rev. Atwood, and Rube Benton, highlighting ages today.
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Philip L. Spalding
Spalding
New England Telephone and Telegraph Company
Army Signal Corps
Ithaca
N. Y
Mr. Spalding
Harvard
Great Corporation
New England
Harry S. Knapp
Oswald H. Ernst
Helen Keller
Earl Cranston
M. C. Church
Julius A. Atwood
Episcopal
Arizona
Rube” Benton
New York Giants
Classified Ad Drives Results for Local Seller
A concise want ad in the News-Star draws attention and delivers quick responses. The small listing highlights a bargain price, clear contact, and prompt inquiries from readers seeking services or items.
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News-Star
Connecticut Golf Championship Opens in New Haven
A large high-class field gathered on the New Haven Country Club links for the nineteenth annual Connecticut State Golf Association championship. This title event resumes after a two year gap due to the war era suspension by the United States Golf Association.
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New Haven
Conn
Connecticut State Golf Association
United States Golf Association
Lindbergh Case Opened in Fairmont Court
Charles A. Lindbergh former congressman and recent Non-Partisan League nominee faced trial in Fairmont Minnesota. He was arrested while attempting a Non-Partisan meeting amid the campaign and charged with unlawful assembly and conspiracy to violate the law against discouragement of enlistment.
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Fairmont
Minn
Charles A. Lindbergh
Lindbergh
Chronology excerpts from early modern world events
A compact digest lists historic incidents and dates from 1778 to 1915 including the Sixth Continental Congress adjournment after 272 days, Napoleon’s 1798 Cairo capture and later status, Hood’s death in Bath, Smithson’s death in Genoa, Dorr’s amnesty in Rhode Island, German Zellverein organization, King Charles visit to Windsor, Casimir-Perier’s presidency, the 1905 Carnot assassination, a 1905 Spanish rail disaster, 1915 Italian advances, Greek army demobilization, and the Belgian war commission in the House of Representatives.
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Cairo
Viscount Hood
Bath
England
James Smithson
Smithsonian Institution
Genoa
Italy
France
Rhode Island
Thomas W. Dorr
Berlin
Zellverein
Charles of Roumania
Isonso
Constantine
Belgium
House of Representatives
Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic Restores Vitality
An advertisement promotes Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic claiming it purifies and enriches the blood and soon delivers a strengthening invigorating effect with a price of 600.
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Grove
Georgia War Stamp Drive Promises Pledges Across Georgia
Six hundred speakers will address Georgia citizens tomorrow in schoolhouses and public places to sign pledges to buy War Savings Stamps in 1918. Georgia’s quota is 57.5 million dollars, more than half of the Liberty Loan target for the district.
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Atlanta
Georgia
Federal Reserve District
Conference of 250 YWCA Girls at Lake Geneva
Two hundred fifty high school girls from across the country will join 100 YWCA leaders for a conference June 20 to July 1 at Lake Geneva Wisconsin. The delegates were chosen for leadership promise and readiness for future responsibility in the YWCA.
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Youngs Women's Christian Association
Lake Geneva
Wis
Intermountain Tennis Opens in Salt Lake City
Expert racquet wielders from several states compete on the Salt Lake City courts for the annual Intermountain championships opening today. High entrant standards promise spirited competitions as the tournament runs through the week.
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Intermountain Tennis
Salt Lake City
Centenary Celebration for Missionary in New York
In Episcopal church and missionary circles today a centenary observance marks the long life of a famed missionary. Dignitaries from church groups gather to honor his work and impact.
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New York
Episcopal Church
Proclamation Urges War Savings Stamp Drive for Monroe
President Wilson directs June as War Savings Stamp month and June 21 28 as the Monroe campaign period with a Monroe quota of 348765 dollars and per capita target of 20 dollars. City of Monroe proclaims the effort essential and appeals to every citizen to invest in War Savings Stamps. The drive aims to strengthen the government crusade against Kaiserism with patriotic resolve.
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Wilson
Louisiana
Monroe
Centenary Birth Anniversary of Missionary James Lloyd Breck
The centennial of James Lloyd Breck's birth is recalled. He was born in Philadelphia and studied at the University of Pennsylvania and General Theological Seminary. He began missionary work in 1841, founded Nashotah Theological Seminary in Wisconsin in 1842, moved to Minnesota in 1851, and died in 1876 after establishing missions among the Chippewas and founding a seminary at Benicia California.
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James Lloyd Breck
Philadelphia
Breck
University of Pennsylvania
General Theological Seminary
Divinity School
West
Wisconsin
Minnesota
Benicia
Cal
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