Italians Gain Ground In Italy Front Battle Near Final Phase
Italians and Franco British allies claim mastery of Austrians amid heavy Piave fighting. Nervasa gains threaten crossing forces. Montello remains pivotal. Also notes Marines in Europe and 900,000 American troops shipped to front with 12,000 Marines at the front.
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Orlando
Italy
Piave
Nervasa
Montello Crest
Montello
March
International
United States
France
Empty Troop Train Strikes Circus Cars Near Gary Indiana
A troop train traveling at about 60 mph plowed into four circus sleepers and a caboose near Gary Indiana injuring many and killing dozens. The Hagenbeck Wallace show train contained ele ments and flat cars. Rosie Roseland a famed bareback rider is among the missing.
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International News Service
Gary
Ind
Rosie Roseland
Hagenbeck
Mond
Mayor to Recommend Police Chief Monday
Mayor A. D. Newell is expected to recommend a new police chief to the council at Monday morning’s session. Chief M. J. Young’s resignation takes effect July 1, with a ten day recovery delaying departure. Multiple internal candidates are rumored. changes in the force are likely regardless of the appointment.
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A. D. Newell
M. J. Young
Yanks Advance Positions Northwest of Chateau Thierry
General Pershing reports the American lines advanced and positions improved northwest of Chateau Thierry in a June 21 communique released by the War Department. The update cites gains near Woevres and the Voie des Pins area as part of ongoing offensive actions.
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International News Service
Washington
Chateau Thierry
Pershing
War Department
Woevres
New Classification Of Married Men In Draft Revisions
The war department creates new divisions for married registrants. Men without children go to Division X Class 1, while those with children as of June 8 move to Division X Class 2. Local draft board secretary Robert M. White says division does not affect call timing. June 5 registrants’ questionnaires are ready for mail once order numbers are drawn.
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Congress
War Department
Robert M. White
Woman arrested on charge of larceny from the person
Jose Gonzaly testified before Alderman Green that $670 was stolen from him by Mrs. Jess Madison who he says took money from his clothing while they walked near Grant and Green streets. Madison was jailed for a hearing.
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Jess Madison
R. B. Morrow
Jose Gonzaly
Alderman Green
Gonzaly
Mrs. Madison
Grant and
Green
Cunningham Is Given Commission
Announcement from Washington reports Robert H. Cunningham of this city has received a commission as first lieutenant in the army aviation section non flying. He is the son of Mr and Mrs J P H Cunningham of North Jefferson Street and has trained in Detroit Michigan.
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Washington, D. C
Robert H. Cunningham
Army
J. P. H. Cunningham
North Jefferson St
Detroit, Mich
Milk Producers Meet on June 29 in Lawrence County
Secretary C. C. Cox calls a meeting of Lawrence county milk producers at the council chamber this Saturday evening June 29 at 8 o clock. The purpose is to nominate directors for the new organization. A prominent Ohio speaker will discuss milk conditions in that state.
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C. C. Cox
Lawrence County
Council Chamber
Ohio
Attempted assassination of Emperor Charles of Austria
Reports circulated in Amsterdam claim an attempt was made on Emperor Charles of Austria. Central News dispatches in London noted no confirmation. Earlier notices suggested the emperor was on the Italian front and Austrian papers had stopped publishing his movements.
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International News Service
London
Charles of Austria
Amsterdam
Charles
Riots Break Out in Vienna. Troops Called In
A report cited by a dispatch from Zurich says new riots have erupted in Vienna with military forces deployed to reinforce police. Munitions factories and bakeries were attacked as authorities issue a proclamation threatening severe punishment to rioters.
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International News Service
Amsterdam
Vienna
Neue Freie Presse
Zurich
Civil War Veterans to Meet Sunday
Civil war veterans will meet Sunday at 2 30 PM at St Marys church to join a 3 PM parade. Commander Thomas McKee of Post 100 G A R announces the gathering and notes Mrs Catherine Eardley of Moravia Street has word her husband Edward Eardley has left for London England in good health after enlisting in the British and Canadian Army.
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St. Mary’s Church
Thomas McKee
Catherine Eardley
Moravia Street
Canada
Edward Eardley
London
England
Iaim
Young's Act May Forecast Mayor Fight
The resignation of M. J. Young as city police chief to become county detective signals the start of the next mayoralty race. Young plans to run for mayor, while Mayor A. D. Newell seeks re-election. Observers fear a renewal of campaigning as Young shifts roles. Other potential candidates are already named as hopeful entrants.
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M. J. Young
Young
A. D. Newell
Newell
Austrian Socialists Invite Peace Talks in Austria
Vienna newspapers report that Austrian Socialists have invited the Austrian government to begin peace negotiations. A Central News dispatch from Amsterdam notes the development as of June 22.
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International News Service
London
Vienna
Amsterdam
Red Cross Benefit Planned at Strand Sunday
The Slova Ladies' Auxiliary of the American Red Cross will stage a benefit at the Strand theatre on Sunday afternoon June 28 starting at 1 p.m. A film titled France in Arms will depict current fighting line conditions.
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Slova Ladies’ Auxiliary
The
American Red Cross Society
Red Cross
Strand Theatre
France In Arms
Grim son Edwin Lee arrives in France from Camp Sherman
Mr. and Mrs. E. A. Grim of Moravia report their son Edwin Lee Grim has arrived safely in France after recently being stationed at Camp Sherman.
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E. A. Grim
Moravia
Edwin Lee Grim
France
Camp Sherman
Three Years More War Planned For Fortifications Bill
Washington June 22 the appropriations committee reported the fortifications bill totaling 5 435 096 224 for three years more war plan. Of this sum 5 003 465 845 finances mountain field and siege cannon and ammunition.
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International News Service
Washington
House
Appropriations Committee
Fifty Four Men in Class One Listed by Draft Board
The Harrisburg adjutant's office reports 54 men in Class 1 have been examined and qualified for service by June 28. The next quota is expected around July 1. Those registered June 5 are not included in this list.
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City Draft Board
Adjutant’s Office
Harrisburg
Postpone Civil Service Exam for Police Officers and Firemen
The civil service examination scheduled for today at the city building is postponed until Monday evening July 1 at 7 30 at the same venue. Only two applicants, Carmine Pezzone and Joseph Pisano, were received but more are expected by exam time.
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Carmine Pezzone
Joseph Pisano
New Bedford Rally at Methodist Church Sunday Morning
A church and Sunday school rally is set for Sunday at 11 o clock at the New Bedford Methodist church. Addresses will be delivered by the Hon. R. L. Wallice and Hon. Wm. E. Porter.
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New Bedford
Rainbow Division Praised by French Commander in France
The Rainbow division of the American army operating on the Lorraine front earns high recognition from a French army corps commander. He ordered homage to the soldiers for their fine military qualities and services.
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Newton C. Parke
International News Service
France
Rainbow Division
United States Army
Lorraine
Lenine Quits Report Cites Bolsheviki Rise to Power
The report claims Lenine and Trotsky rose to power after the Kerensky government fell. It alleges they brokered a separate peace with the central powers and accuses them of acting as German agents for pay.
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Lenine
Trotsky
Bolsheviki
Kerensky
Russia
To Have Hearing on Murder Charge
Lazarus Bollin charged with the murder of William Cassler of Wampum has recovered sufficiently from wounds sustained during arrest to have a hearing. It will be held before Alderman Mantz next Monday afternoon. Bollin was shot in the leg by Beaver Falls officers while escaping.
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Lazarus Bollin
William Cassler
Wampum
Alderman Mantz
Bollin
Beaver Falls
Stamp Drive Workers Meet at Lawrence Club
This evening at eight o'clock a meeting will be held in the Lawrence club to recruit workers for the Thrift Stamp campaign. Chairmen who participated in the Liberty Loan and Red Cross drives are especially urged to attend.
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Lawrence Club
Liberty Loan
Red Cross
Mrecan
Austria On Last Legs Says Socialist Leaders
London June 22 Reich socialist leaders say Austria Hungary is on its last legs and that Germany is starving Hungary to death after suffering defeats in the Balkans. They claim Russia and Servia failed, but Germany is driving Hungary toward collapse.
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International News Service
London
the Hague
Austria-Hungary
Amsterdam
the Express
Russia
Germany
Hungary
Local Knitters Face Large County Garment Task
Lawrence county knitters must prepare 1 500 sweaters 3 800 pairs of socks 01 pairs of wristlets and 100 helmets for shipment by September. Yarn is at headquarters for sweaters and socks and workers are urged to use every effort to meet the county total.
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Lawrence County
Iers
Death Record for Julius King at 616 Raymond Street
Julius King aged 68 is listed at 616 Raymond Street. The notice mentions John Bodgin and Moravia Street with a two week period and one. Mary Anna Perry is referenced in relation to the record.
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Julius King
Raymond Street
John Bodgin
Moravia
Mary Anna Perry
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