Spy Chief Webber Arrested in New York City
Albert Webber a German navy officer regarded as director general of the German spy system in the United States was arrested at Broadway and Forty Second Street New York City He faces charges including shipment of mails and conspiring to establish a wireless plant in Mexico Police tied him to prominent Germans in the US and the Berlin foreign office Webber a ship builder and civil engineer lived in Hoboken New Jersey and worked for Hamburg American Line until January 1915.
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New York
Albert Webber
United States
Broadway
Fortry-Second Street
Webber
Eleventh Street
Hoboken
N. J
Forty-Second Street
Mexico
Berlin
von Reint-ten
von Papen
German Foreign Office
Department of Justice
Kermann Fincke
George Melcher
Germany
Foreign Office
Hamburg-American Line
Elimination of Home Delivery From Purchases Considered
Government plans to curb delivery services by requiring carrying home small parcel purchases. The move aims to reduce flying costs and liberate workers in the delivery sector. In larger cities pilots already underway, with hopes to cut hundreds of deliveries in smaller towns and thousands in big cities.
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New Castle
United States
Trolley Cars Collide in Downtown Philadelphia
Sixteen people were injured today when two crowded trolley cars collided downtown Philadelphia. The injured were taken to Pennsylvania Hospital.
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Philadelphia
Pennsylvania Hospital
U S Troops Reach France Sent to Front
Two contingents of American regulars arrived in France as announced by the committee on public information. Secretary Baker declined to comment. The troops left the United States over ten days ago and will be sent to the western front after arriving at their port of entry. Further arrivals are expected in rapid succession with about a three day interval between contingents.
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Therne
Wnas News Service
Washington
France
Paris
Baker
United States
Western Front
Committee On Public Information
Dr. Sniff Enlists Editor News Sir The Front Page Plea
A letter to the editor features a man named W. W. Sniff offering farm labor help during the busy season. He describes farm upbringing, skills in milking, hoeing, knife and fork use, horse care, and machine operation, plus sobriety testimonials and a phone contact Bell 2205 J. at 414 Winter Avenue.
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Bell
J. W. W. Sniff
Winter Avenue
Trade Commission Called To Account
Senator Reed of Missouri introduces a resolution in the Senate demanding the Federal Trade Commission explain why it has not ordered the alleged print paper combination to desist from unfair practices. Reed argues the FTC has power to compel stoppage and has had proof of violations for over a year but has taken no action.
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International News Service
Washington
Federal Trade Commission
Senate
Reed
Missouri
Trade Commission
British Consul Leaves Mexico City for London Recall Sparks Oil Tax Talks
A. Richards the British consul departed Mexico City for London today after receiving an urgent recall from his government. High importance is attached to the action amid ongoing negotiations between England France and the United States over tax and assessment reductions on Mexican oil.
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Mexico City
A. Richards
London
Richards
England
France
United States
Seleure
Return Today From Automobile Trip
Mr and Mrs Jacob Rentz of Milton street and Mr and Mrs Harry Marshall of Richelieu avenue have returned from an automobile trip to Elmira Buffalo Watkins Glen and other points in New York state. They also visited Mr and Mrs J A Cox formerly of this city at their farm near Mansfield.
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Jacob Rentz
Milton Street
Harry Marshall
Richelieu Avenue
Elmira
Buffalo
Watkins Glen
New York State
J. A. Cox
City
Mansfield
Flagship Of Dewey Sinks Off Block Island
The U S cruiser Olympia, Admiral Dewey's Manila Bay flagship, struck rocks off Block Island in fog while enroute from Newport to sea for target practice. The ship rests on a sandy bottom with salvage underway as crew officers assess damage. Chief Machinist's Mate William N Babb was killed and will be shipped to Reading, Pennsylvania.
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International News Service
Block Island
R. I
U. S
Olympia
Naval Westers
Dewey
Manila Bay
Newport
William N. Babb
Reading
Benefit Baseball Game At Cascade Park Is Planned
A benefit game will be staged at Cascade park field on Thursday afternoon July 12 with Shenango tin mill team facing the Eagles. Proceeds go to the Fresh Air camp debt as a big ticket campaign and record attendance are anticipated.
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Cascade Park
Shenango Tin Mil
Eagles
Fresh Air Camp
Bone-Dry US President Faces Buck-Passing Clash
Washington dispatch reports a bone dry stance looming as President Wilson weighs responsibility over a food bill. Senate leaders warn of bitter struggle if he rejects the duty, while Agriculture Committee reviews House provisions expanding prohibition on distilled spirits and liquor during wartime.
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International News
Washington
United States
Wilson
Senate
Agriculture Committee of the
Suffragists Fined or Jail After White House Riot
Six militant suffragists who staged a banner protest in front of the White House were fined $25 each or sentenced to three days in the work house. The maximum penalty for unlawful assembly, the ruling noted. The defendants defended legality and vowed to go to jail rather than pay the fine. Assistant corporation counsel Ringgold War- lur suggested personal bonds to “keep the peace.”
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Cinternational News Service
Washington
White House
Wilson
Ringgold
Recruiting Slump Hits Local Army Enlistment Efforts
Two recruits, Harry Hl. Scheid mantle of 427 Court Street and Dick Valli of 1th Race Street, were sent away from army headquarters as local enlistment lagged. Officials warned the nation’s 70,099 target by July 1 could be missed. even promised volunteers have yet to appear. Boy Scouts volunteered to help distribute posters as officers struggle to boost recruitment. Also reported, the Mexican ship Soberano was destroyed in Frontera harbor after a gasoline explosion, Frontera in Tabasco state, Mexico.
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Army
Harry Hl. Scheidmantle
Court Street
Medical Department
Dick Valli
Race Street
Field Artillery
United States
Mora
Mexico City
Frontera
Tabasco
Senate Com Vote To Let Wine Be Made
International News Service reports that the Senate Agriculture Committee approved a provision allowing the president to permit wine manufacture by an 8 to 7 vote, rejecting a prohibition amendment. The plan tightens control on alcohol, with beer and spirits still banned, while wine could be allowed at the president's discretion.
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Senate
International News Service
Washington
Senate Agriculture
Subcommittee
House
Waterway Bill Passed By House Ends $27 Million Plan
Washington June 27 The House approved the river and harbor bill by 205 to 132 authorizing $27,000,000 for waterway improvements nationwide. The measure supports port, harbor and channel work across multiple regions to boost navigation and commerce.
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Washington
House
Metals And Woods On Food Bill Lists
Washington June 27 copper and copper products lead lumber and timber were added to the list of articles to be controlled by the food bill by the senate agriculture committee this afternoon.
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International News Service
Washington
Senate Agriculture Committee
Young Girl Corresponds With Convict
A 14 year old West Virginia girl, Frances Wagner, has been corresponding with convict George Landin through a Washington society run by Dr. H N Stokes. The letters were discovered by New York authorities as part of a broader inquiry into wealthy women writing to prisoners. Stokes denied involvement, stating no records show the two named individuals in his Oriental Esoteric Library league files.
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International News Service
New York
West Virginia
Blackwell's Island Prison
Washington, D. C
Washington Society
H. He. Stokes
Q Street
Joliet, HH
Frances Augusta Wagner
New Cumberland
W. Va
George F. Landin
Nurdette Lewis
Dr. Stokes
Stokes
Washington
H. N. Stokes
Oriental Esoteric Tibrary League
George C. Landin
Correction
Burdett G. Lewis
League
Presidents of State Federations Not a Unit In Viewing Workers' Attitude On Measure
New Castle labor leaders say local union men favor prohibition while national AFL heads withheld official stance. Across New York, state federations report most organized workers oppose restricting beer and light wines, warning sweeping prohibition risks widespread unemployment. Some leaders acknowledge opposition may fade as economic conditions adjust.
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New York
Congress
International News Service
State Federation of Labor
Samuel Gompers
American Federation of Labor
Washington
A. V F. of
New York State Federation of Labor
New Castle
Red Cross Fund Totals Scramble to Hit County Goal
New Castle and Ellwood City report combined Red Cross subscriptions reaching 25,678.92 by noon, with countywide shortfall. Campaign to continue through next Friday aims to meet the quota as donors list multiple contributions and a flower sale proceeds noted.
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New Castle
Red Cross
Ellwood City
George W. Johnson
Charles H. Johnson
Johnson Bronze Co
Fred L. Rentz
Charles St. Clark
Pulaski
Butler Oo
Little Girls
G. Ramsey & Sons
W. Gormley & Sons
Chifford Amburn
L. N. Crawford
H. M. Wirsing
N. M. Wirsing
AL al Eta Alee Bee Lizzie Morehead
John W. Knos
U S Vessel Galena Sunk Off Ushant By German Sub
London June 24 The 1 3 sail or ship Galena bound from New York to Roger France has been sunk off Ushant by a German submarine Word of the destruction was received today from Brest Thirteen crewmen landed No casualties There was a bomb planted on board after June 2 which blew a large hole in the hull The Galena displaced 991 tons and was formerly the Foong Suey.
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International News Servicer
London
Galena
New York
Rogen
France
Ushant
Brest
Big Surplus Not Expected for R Cross
Washington June 27 The Owens summary shows a 12 650 000 over-subscription of Red Creams reports duplication reports may explain the surplus Final figures will show total subscriptions but vast over subscription not expected The nation excluding New York has 72 527 102 subscribed New York reports 40 000 000 with much of the dividend likely from other sections Nancy bombed by German airmen last night no damage or casualties reported in Paris
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Atieral
Washington
al Thowen
New York
Nancy
Paris
War Office
Death Notice for Mrs Miller Mrs Colyell and Antonettla Di Cerbo
Three deaths reported: Mrs Robert J Miller aged 58 of 141 Smithfield Street, Mrs Ann S Colyell of Kirbwool, and Antonettla Di Cerbo aged 116 of 306 Friendship Street. Local notice records indicate recent passings with home addresses listed.
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Robert J. Miller
Smithfield St
Ann S. Colyell
Kirbwool
Antonettla di
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Dr. Sniff
I. N.S
Metals and Woods
U.S
R. Cross
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