U S Expedition Officers Arrive in France for Future Duties
In France, Major General Pershing and a U S party met French officers as a large contingent of American staff arrived to prepare for future troops. Colonel MeCarthy, Colonel Taylor, Colonel Irekend, Major Dram, and Captains Moore and Pargex joined the mission at the station. The visit included informal talks with French counterparts. The King invited General Pershing's party to Buckingham Palace where luncheon with the Queen and King was held.
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Dinan
Leah Wo
Paria
Jung Li
Gemoral Porahingata
Ula
Conamin
Me‘Carthy
Quartermaster Corp
Colonal Taylor
Onsinoorlns Corpa
Colonnl Irekend
Medical Corpa
Dram
Feneral Wtat
Moora
Pargex
James A. Loran
Carl
Troyd
Almehos
Lavneles
London
Les
Pormhing
United, States
Gerke
Murry
Buckingham Palace
Parshing
Tuenday
Liberty Loan On Final Lap Near Two Billion Goal
Washington D C reports the Liberty Loan milestone nearing two billion dollars as subscriptions approach the Friday deadline. Officials urge small contributors by thousands to help reach the goal with four days of reminders and community rallies. A $16,090,000 subscription from the Liberty National Bank was announced for steel and customers.
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Washington, D. C
Jang U
Liberty Lown
New York Federal
Noaroat
San Feanalaco
Liberty National Bank For
Earthquakes Felt in Salvador Still Decline in Aftermath
A state department telegram from Minister Long reports ongoing earthquakes in San Salvador at diminishing intervals. Wealthy homes thought earthquake proof are ruined, many poor homes leveled, prompting many residents to flee. Tons of debris have been moved from around the capital.
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Washington, D.C
Sao
Salvador
State Department
Long
Tha d Department
San Salvador
Railroad plot to frame co worker for prison in Cedar Rapids
A Cedar Rapids landscape gardener, Everett Louwodre, was arrested on orders from Federal agents amid a mail letter plot alleging poisoning of Colonel W. C. Dows and others. The letter, claimed to be from Keil Fy of New York, asked for poison to be sent to many targets and described poisoned milk and crops. Authorities seized materials and prepared further action as a federal grand jury bond was set at 20000 dollars.
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Draka Leone Wien
Coder Rapids
Uhirlen
Everett Louwodre
W. C. Dows
Dotanae
Hinton G
Louwosro
Roebuck and
Compiny
Clabansh
Folter
Keil Fy
Schnibe
Down” Carin
Hir
New York
Lotto
Clabaugh
Schafbe
Paul Schatbe
Waterloo
William Galloway
Ida Broth Atelhlin
Galloway
Colonel Down
Chicago
Powers for President to Control Food Prices Debate
The House Agricultural Committee approved a plan to empower the president to control food distribution and set minimum prices for nonperishable agricultural products. A second bill aims to stimulate production while pending regulation and potential price controls faced expected opposition and debate.
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Tata
Washington
Committed
Mine Fire Toll Reaches Sixty Three In Montana Pit
Butte Montana reports confirm sixty three of the trapped miners at the Speculator Mine are dead. Fifty three identified, zero unaccounted. One hundred forty five are listed as still believed to be alive, with hopeful signs following a rescue of 23 men aided by Manus Duggan's pioneering shaft work and improvised bulkhead openings.
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Butte
Montana
Speculator
Anid
Thors
Hutto
Manus Duggan
Duxegan
Sas
U S War Aims Outlined in Wilson Communique
Proclaimed in Washington, the United States lays out its war aims, rejecting annexations or indemnities, opposing territorial changes except to protect those fighting for liberty, and seeking future world peace. The note also rejects Germany’s imperial dominance and calls for safeguards to prevent such domination again.
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Whalington
D. C
Wilson
Muskla
United States
Demands for Provisional Government Echo Across Don Cossacks
June reports from Petrograd describe Don Cossack delegates backing the provisional government and vowing not to tolerate undermining forces. They stated readiness to use arms if required, and sent telegrams of support to Allied ambassadors. Wounded soldiers paraded in Petrograd demanding continued war effort. Berlin reports claim Austrian peace attempts and German leadership message urging resolve. The Eastland ship damages case near Chicago advances after a federal judge’s ruling.
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Petrograd
London
Haw
Lontinut Iyskatara
Novo Tenorkngk
Don Cordacka
Aimerican
Petrogrid
Eongren
Uborty Anid
Eongrean
Varado
Petrograf
Jung Li
Austria
Seoks
Ampterdam
Berlin
Lokat Angolgor
Maghiah
Germain Ponce
Amaterdam
Mic Marshal von Hindenburg
Han
Potaddam Union
Germany
Hravel
Ineon
War Edict Tangles China In Turbulent Parliament
Fragmentary report describes a push to dissolve parliament and declare war on Germany. General Chung Funan arrives from southern provinces and demands presidential retention and a new prime minister, while others oppose the move amid political deadlock and resistance to Li Yuan Tung.
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Provident
Gonori
W-Tung-Pang
Hae
Hla Simmdtura
China
Germany
Chung Funan
Tien-Tain
Othr
Gio
Yuan Tung
British War Mission Head Arrives in United States
Lord Northel, British war cabinet envoy, arrives at an Atlantic port to coordinate cooperation with U S and British organizations. He says credentialing in Washington delays further statements but expresses pleasure at America's reception and gratitude for the welcome given to Mr Balfour and associates.
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Atlantic
Jano
Nortielifa
America
Uritinh
United States
Klou Diol
Maleaton
Lord Narthe ‘Clita
London
Timex
Andre Tardian
United
Renton
Northel
War Cabinet
Washington
Wale Coma
Mr. Balfour
Hin J
Letts Masons Hold Memorial Service
The Letts Masons in Letts Ja conducted annual memorial day services over graves of deceased members. E L Maak of Codes Vile was principal speaker delivering an interesting address. Afterward, wreaths of flowers were placed on the graves.
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Lotta
Jang
Letts
E. L. Maak
Iron Nerve Saves Suspects in Abduction Case
Wild crowd in Springield forced takedown of prisoners after a brutal abduction case tied to the death of an 11 month old Lloyd Root. Sheriff Webb and deputies sought safety for Cletus Adams Piersal and Clotus Adams as posse members seized two suspects and hauled them toward safety while threats and rumors swirled around the public square.
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SpringAala
Afa
Lloyd Root
Thay
Mr. and
Mia
Wis
Springield
Sinc Tiorsol
Cletus Adam
Persal
Wig Pridoneer
Piersal
Kout Darby
Cletus Adams
Jefferson City
Kansas City
Liemen
Inttar
Tuumor
G. A. Clement
jJowaler
Springfield Springfield
Ostend Harbor Now Deserted Destruction Reported
A London admiralty statement notes Ostend harbor appears deserted after bombardment. Large slips removed, two destroyers likely to Zoebrugge, up to ten miles from the Belgian left flank. French reports cite heavy artillery in the Westende sector as British push to roll back German right wing.
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London
Jost Nigne
Dover
Ostend
Zoebrugss
Westends
Westende Nien
Army Balloon Wrecked In Iowa Storm On Final Flight
Captain Barry pilot Ed Ferguson Sparks and Jules Monti aviators chased final night flight to join the U S balloon corps. Storm wrecked the balloon near Fremont farm where Arthur Kibler aided, rope-flagged rescue. men left St Louis by train with Liberty Bond bombs en route.
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Columna
Barry
Ed Ferguson
Lawry Sparks
Jules Monti
Avinors
United States Balloon Corps
Fremont Entrely
Arthur Kibler
Mayde
Xafgiy
St. Lovin
St. Louis
Inter
Stage set for Irish convention nominations announced
In a Commons speech Premier Lloyd George outlined the Irish convention plan. Nationalist leader John Redmond and Sir John Lonrlale would nominate five members each, with William O’Brien naming two. The government seeks ten representative peers and chairs, with county councils and urban bodies to appoint delegates. Catholic bishops and Protestant leaders to represent churches, plus Dublin Belfort and Cork chambers, would join.
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London
Tne Methd
John Redmond
Lloyd George
House of Commons
John Lonrlale
William O'Brien
Diva Mentiry
Thunton Allang
Ave Sinnelars
Anfloe
Dublin
D. John Irwin
Belfort
Cork
Rebels Shoot Officer Sparks Irish Meeting Violence
Dublin police report an attack as Sinn Fein members gathered near Liberty Hall to protest a ban on a meeting. Inspector Milliman was struck by a brick, died later in hospital, and several organizers including Count Plunkett and Cathal Brugha were arrested. British forces had forbidden the assembly.
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Dublin
eVia
London
Minna
Halton
Ireland
Liberty Hall
Count Pinkett
Linn
Prelude to a new colossal Ypres battle looms
British forces extend line from north of Ypres to Woeby over seventy miles as a fresh German reaction appears unlikely. Reports say General Sirrai prepares renewed action in Macedonia while Austrian counteroffensive collapses under Italian defense. Artillery volleys from Moehiny to Ypres intensify with raids and village combats noted near Vermeling, Armentieres, and Hill 394.
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Seadnes
Ypres
Woeby
Yores
Surrail
Macedonia
Vavis
Jane
Somme
Cems
Corny
Adarks
Washington, D
Neint
Weather forecast for Illinois with showers and storms
Increasing cloudiness with showers and thunderstorms tonight and Tuesday. Cooler tonight, warmer tonight, then cooler Tuesday. Winds shift to the west with fresh to strong gusts.
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Towa
Cantral
Tonikut
Tudaday
Porony
Illinois
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