Brilliant American Drive Captures Prisoners Northwest of Chateau Thierry
In Alsace and near Belleau Wood American forces break German lines, taking 216 prisoners and machines guns. The June 2 dispatch from American troops in France notes heavy American losses by German gas attempts and a persistent steamroller attack. Paris reports 150 prisoners captured near Belleau Wood, including a captain, with raids in Mailly Raineval Melicq Vincy Mont Carnillet and Lorraine.
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Germans Oppose League of Nations After War
Amsterdam June 26 German chancellor Count Von Hertling declined to back a postwar league of nations, signaling discomfort with any framework that could isolate Germany. He defended his February 24 assent to Wilson’s four points while criticizing foreign secretary statements on war responsibility.
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Kerensky to Visit America After London Stop
Former Russian provisional premier Alexander Kerensky arrived in London and was greeted by cheers at the British labor conference before continuing to America. The visiting statesman was introduced to delegates as he moves toward finalizing his travel plans.
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Von Seydler Refuses to Retain Post
Vienna dispatch reports Baron Von Seydler Austrian premier declined Emperor Charles invitation to form a new cabinet. Crown council met amid critical food shortage as Charles contacts Sulag. Fremler Von Seydler backs Merv Bahn as successor and discusses measures against Slavic Wiaturkers amid military talks.
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Amendment to curb federal RR control and free lines
The Senate interstate commerce committee moved favorably to report a resolution amending the railroad control act. It would end federal control over one railroad while retaining it over a rival line, extending private ownership from July 1, 1948 to January next. Proponents claim 10,000 miles of short lines face bankruptcy due to administration policy, with the measure proposed by Director General MeAtloo.
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Draft Board Chairman Ely Ordered to Report for Duty
Des Moines Iowa June 26 Ely chairman of the southern division draft exemption board has been commissioned major in the judge advocate general's department and is to report for duty July 15. Fort Dodge furniture dealer Fred A Grantow was given ten days to motion for a new trial after federal court conviction on espionage act violations two counts alleging false statements against the Red Cross and obstructing recruitment and enrollment.
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Slaughter of Foe Terrific Report ATL
At Rome dispatches report massive prisoner captures by Italian forces during a counter offensive near the Montello and Nervosa fronts. Austrian withdrawals became disorderly, with heavy losses. Italian machine guns and artillery slowed retirements, leaving rivers of dead and wounded and thousands captured or killed.
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Belgium Granted Additional US Loan To Total 122 Million
Washington June 26 Bal slum received another loan of 2,260,000 dollars, lifting Belgiums total loans from the United States to 122,000,000. Aggregate credits now amount to 5,972,590,000.
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Light Raider Warning Near Bermuda
Navy department announced ships in the area east of longitude 40 between Cane Race and Bermuda were warned of possible enemy activity. A report of a German raider in the vicinity was brought to an American port by an incoming steamer yesterday, with no further explanation given.
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British Raids Test German Lines In France
British raiders cross into German positions between Flanders and the Somme overnight, taking prisoners and machine guns in multiple sectors near Arras and the Scearpe, while German retaliation appears weak west of Bailleul. Field reports note active artillery and renewed raid actions on Picardy and Flanders fronts.
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Bonds Sold to Build New Church in Ottumwa
Ottumwa town campaign to raise 90000 for a First Presbyterian Church building closed with 85000 subscribed and more than 90000 pledged. Funds financed by Liberty Bonds and War Savings stamps will buy Liberty Bonds and stamps for the postwar church construction.
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Fifty Three Circus Victims Interred in Memorial Service
In Chicago on June 26, fifty three Hagenbeck-Wallace circus victims were buried with a Showman's League of America ceremony. The circus employees were brought to Satengo from Hammond and Gary Indiana for the interment.
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Labor Loyal Address Toward Labor Convention
Jon B. Swift of Nansau City, labor leader and publicity official for the federal department of labor, declared union labor as loyal as any body in a speech before the annual convention of the association of garment labor officials of the United States and Canada in Des Moines Iowa on June 26.
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Draft age increase deferred opposed by Baker and March
White and colored draft registrants totaling 124 525 were summoned for general military service in a July mobilization. The call, combined with a 220 000 man mobilization set for July 22 25, will pull 267 961 men from civilian life in July, the largest single draft since the act. Entrainment plans split by race and region, with camps at Jefferson Barracks Columbus Barracks Camp Dodge and Camp Funston among others.
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Ask Details of Turk Outlawry Ask Details of Turk Outlawry
Washington dispatch reports Minister Caldwell in Teheran unable to obtain official details on the alleged failure of the American consulate and looting of an American hospital in Tabriz Persia. The State Department has sent lowed requests to Sweden and Spain for explanations through their diplomats, awaiting replies from Constantinople.
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Delano Resigns to Join Army Engineer Railroad Work
Washington reports Frederick A. Delano, a member of the Federal Reserve Board, has offered President Wilson his resignation to take a commission with the Army Engineer Corps for railroad reconstruction and management work in France. The resignation has not been accepted.
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Senate War Dept Draft Age Debate Expands to 21 to 40
Washington June 26 The Senate Military Committee debated extending the draft age as Secretary Baker General March and General Crowder urged caution and timed action. Estimates on an enlarged army and forces in France were discussed with officials arguing for maximal mobilization while credits for excess enlistments were rejected.
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Weather Summary For Jowa Illinois Tonight And Thursday
Generally fair conditions with cooler temperatures tonight. Thursday shows continued fair weather with potential thunder showers in Illinois this afternoon or tonight, then cooler to the south portion. Friday turns fair again across both regions.
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