Drought Drags On in Germany Threatens Potatoes and Meat
The dispatch notes prolonged heat and drought across Germany with bleak prospects for potato and vegetable crops. Reports cite wilted vines, scarce early potatoes, and wild plant usage as shortages bite. Meat rations falter while fruit yields dim. some cities face bread barter and fish paid with meat cards amid crisis.
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Ie Iso
Berlin
New York Times
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Copenhagen
Germany
Denmark
Lokal-Anzeiger
Hamburg
Altona
Amburg
Russian vote likely today as armed men seize Petrograd
Reported unrest surrounds Petrograd with armed groups and crowds in Moscow as the state moves toward dissolution of the empire. Crowds gather with speeches and promises amid an uncertain political crisis.
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Petrograd
Red Cross Fund Set at 110000000 to Aid War Effort
The Red Cross War Fund board voted to raise a total of 110 million dollars with a planned 5 million dollar gift from the Carnegie Foundation. City aims originally cited 79.388 million as its share, while large and small donations from residents and allies were expected to bolster the global relief drive.
French Expected On Aisne Hills In Recent Attacks
Paris reports question if Germans are near launching a major offensive amid mass Sturmtruppen actions. Latest dispatches suggest the front is broad and attrition costly, with some gains but an unchanged strategic situation.
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New York
Tms
Paris
Sturmtruppen
Champagne
Soissons
Verdun
Somme
Colorte
Fragmented War Report From Front Near Laon Plateau
A garbled wartime snippet mentions Field Marshal operations around the Laon plateau. It references attempts to pierce the French line at Vauxat lon, German shock units, trench systems on Monkey Mountain, and movements along the Chemin-des-Dames with chemical or rapid advances.
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Laon
Vauxalllon
Ghavan
Woman Shot Dead in Auto with Dying Detective and Missing Members
Nellie Wellman twenty two of 168 East 127th Street was killed when shot through the head in a car. Frank Devlin twenty eight, a private detective, was shot twice and rushed to Lincoln Hospital in dangerous condition. The Brennans and others were found at the scene after a morning shooting near Willow Avenue and 134th Street.
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Nellie Wellman
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West Iana Street
Lincoln Hospital
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Devlin
Brennan
Anto
Willow Avenue
134Th Street
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Brennans
Gunners Hit U Boat Twice In Dense Sea Battle
Report from an Atlantic patrol describes a ship engaging a U boat on June 6. Shells struck near the conning tower and periscope, sinking the submarine as searchers observed debris and a ruined conning tower. The Italian cruiser Tn w Soesteandehip arrived with no major damage.
Food Bill Passed With Prohibition Clause by House Vote
The Food Administration bill passed the House 365 to 5 with a drastic prohibition amendment. It bars use of foods or food materials in manufacturing alcoholic beverages and empowers the President to seize existing stocks of distilled spirits for government needs during the war. The measure classed as a hard line anti alcohol act, facing heated debate and party-line divisions.
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Clyde Kelly
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lLenroot
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Illinois
Ersey
Webb
Prince of Udine at Italian pageant ends official visit
During a New York City stadium ceremony the Prince of Udine attended a reception and performance by ItalianMission members. Officials lamented absence of some commissioners while crowds cheered Viva l America Viva Savoia and praised Italy and the works of the poet.
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Las Murray Butler
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Dire
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Udine
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Carert
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Dee
Connerstood
Oystern
Roosevelt
Il Marconi
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Tonio
Railway Shopmen Strike in Berlin
Two thirds of workers at the Berlin State railways halted work at 5 p.m. to demand a nine hour day after wartime eleven hour shifts. The move follows union votes to shorten hours with wages tied to the cost of living.
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Berlin
Copenhagen
Magazine in Havana Fortress Blows Up and Burns
Havana reports a major explosion at Cabana fortress magazine at 8:20 p m injuring many as ambulances rush to Pere Ollery and Obispo streets. The fortress, built 1768 to 1774 at a cost 14 9 million, guards Havana harbor and ships in port.
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Pere Oreilly
Obispo
Eee
Seerg
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Seton
Reports sink U boat in combat with American merchant ship
The official report released by Secretary Daniels details a clash between a German submarine and an armed American merchant ship crewed by U S Navy bluejackets. The vessel was struck by a torpedo that did not explode, and a gun crew fired at a periscope from 2 000 yards away, with the submarine believed sunk or badly damaged. Details on the ship name and fight date were not disclosed.
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Bpeciel
New York Times
Washington
United States Navy
Daniels
Navy Department
Naval Fee Eyard
Six American Ambulance Men Win War Cross at Front
Six young Americans attached to the Norton-Harjes of the American Red Cross received the War Cross in a front ceremony. They are Dr. Charles Briggs of Schenectady C Heard Forbes of Boston Sydney Fairbanks of Boston Arthur M. Taylor of State Captain John Briggs of H M Twombly's yacht and Norman C Lee of New York. The citation lauds their courage and devotion under peril as General Cauvin decorated them and the crew yelled an American college cheer.
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American Red Cross
Charles Briggs
Schenectady
C. Heard Forbes
Boston
Sydney Fairbanks
Boston Museum of Fine Arts
Arthur M. Taylor
John Briggs
Akipper
H. McK. Twombly
Norman C. Lee
New York
Cauvin
Spain's Fireworks for 4th
Park Place New York Tei Barclay 5769 advertises fireworks for the Fourth of July.
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Spain
Park Pisce
New York
Tei
Barclay
Murdered in Cycle Shop Links to Other Ripper Crimes
Alfredo Cocchi a fugitive New York motorcycle dealer confessed to the murder of Russ Cruger in Bologna Italy telling detectives jealousy drove him and that the assault preceded the killing The confession followed hours of interrogation before Judge Zuccosi and Cocchi signed a deposition confirming the crime Cocchi expressed relief saying he freed himself from a nightmare and was ready to suffer any penalty The court sought Foreign Ministry help to obtain evidence through the Italian ambassador in Washington
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New York
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Zucconi
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Washington
Inspector J Jne reports on crash involving weather crash car
An inspector notes a vehicle crash amid stormy conditions. Details are unclear but the report identifies Inspector J Jne as presenting the incident.
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