Hearst Linked to German Plot on Zeppelin Raid Fear
An investigation reveals Hearst papers and German Embassy ties before U.S. entry into World War I. Posters ordered by Hearst staff advertised a Zeppelin visit, stored at 206 William Street, while officials feared air raids on New York. Evidence links Ritz-Carlton and von Bernstorff letters to Hearst editors and spies.
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United States
William Randolph Hearst
Tribune
Hearst
Journal
America
Germany
Chesapeake
New York American
New York Evening Journal
Hearst Organization
McConnell Printing Company
William Street
the Evening Journal
New York City
Paul Koenig
London
Hus
Bunt von Bernstein
Frectutes
Hern
Henrys
Ritz-Carlton
Emva Ich
Count ' Tori
Manter
New York
von Bernstort
Crete
Heurat
Count von Bernstorff
Rix
Count von Bernof
Fourth Liberty Loan May Be Six Billion
Certificates of indebtedness totaling 6,000,000,000 will be issued in blocks of 750,000,000 every two weeks starting June 25, signaling a fourth Liberty Loan floated in October around that total. An undetermined tax certificate issue—perhaps 2,000,000,000—will run through summer for tax payments. Banks are urged to subscribe 6 percent of gross resources monthly. Certificates carry 4.44 percent interest with maturities up to four months.
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National Bank and Trust Company
U. S. Sets 8 Inch Limit on Girls Shoes and More Clothing Rules
Washington June 16 The War Industries Board plans swift rules to cut cloth leather and labor use imposing strict dress limits for men and women Shoes will be capped at eight inches for women. Men’s coats trousers and overcoats face substantial reductions and pockets cuffs and lining changes accompany the new economy measures.
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Washington
War Industries Board
Chester Field
Samuel A. Weill
War Service Commission
Clothing Industry
Charles §. Wetzel
National Association of Merchant Tailors
William Bianchi
National Woolens and Trimmings Association
Connecticuts First Triple Hanging Revealed
In Hartford on June 17 three youths were hanged at Wethersfield State Prison. It marked Connecticut first triple execution and the state’s first Monday morning hanging. The condemned were Jasmine Lansillo of New York, Pisaniello, and Francesco Dusso of Brooklyn for the 1914 murder and attempted robbery of Morris Goldstein of West Haven.
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Hartford
Conn
Wethersfield State Frrison
Connecticut
Jasmine Lansillo
New York
Luigi
Pisaniello
Francesco Dusso
Brooklyn
N. Y
Morris Goldstein
West Haven
Theyll Hang Me Says O Leary Fearing Capture
Jeremiah O Leary a fugitive captured near Sara Washington at a three acre chicken ranch is said to face hanging in New York. He describes himself as lean worried and nervous. Secret Service men and a Clarke County posse detained him after a quick, clever capture that shocked locals and left a veteran ranch hand silent.
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Portland
Ore
Jeremiah
O'Leary
New York
Sara, Wash
Clarke County
Samuel F. Stien
Stlen
Secret Service
Taneh
T.L. Sagar
Thomas J. Worbett
Six Charges Made Against Burleson
ST. PAUL June 16 T F Flaherty secretary and treasurer of the National Federation of Post Office Clerks and a delegate to the AFL convention here makes six charges against Postmaster General Burleson. He alleges opposition to organized labor, wage cuts, incompetence, violated eight hour day, censorship of reading matter, and a spy system that discharges workers for union activity.
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Burleson
Labor Chiefs Call for Dismissal of Burleson Chief
St Paul June 16 Labor leaders in the AFL convention express broad support for the government but single out Postmaster General Burleson for dismissal as an exception. Delegates report widespread dislike for him amid the gathering.
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Burleson
Tribune
St. Paul
American Federation of Labor
Bogleson
U-Boats Sink 2 Norse Vessels Off Virginia Coast
Two Norwegian ships the Samoa and Kringsjon were sunk about ninety miles off the Virginia coast. Fifteen Samoa crew members were rescued. Kringsjon crew saved by an American warship. The total Norwegian ships sunk by U boats reaches six, with Germany apparently targeting unarmed or easy prey along the mid Atlantic approaches.
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Washington
Norway
Navy Department
Samoa
Virginia
Keenum
Virginia Capes
Germany
Wesl
Delaware
New York
Foe Takes 16 000 Captives In French Raid On Xivray
German shock troops of about 600 raided American first line positions at Xivray in the Toul sector early today, some entering the village before being driven out. The attack followed a heavy bombardment, and fighting lasted over two hours with bayonet and clubbed rifle clashes. Six German prisoners, including two officers, were captured as the raiders retreated, while American casualties were not reported.
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France
Xivray
Toulseeer
36Th Landwehr
22D
Vilages
Italy
Asiago
Adriatic Sea
Vienna War Office
Brenta
Rabero Mountain
Mount Grappa
Vienna
Piave
Brenta Riva
Solarola
Asolone
Nervesa
Fagare
Musile
Rome
San Dona
Oderzo- Treviso
Toul
Alsace
Oise
Matz
Say
Germans Repulsed In Second Attack In Alsace
The Associated Press reports American machine gunners and riflemen repulsed a German attack on the American sector in Alsace this morning. This is the second attack beaten off in the new Alsace sector recently taken over by American forces.
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Pershing
Alsace
France
Americans Cheered by Paris Crowds as Soldiers Head to Front
Paris on June 16 welcomed overseas troops with overwhelming enthusiasm as large lorries carried American soldiers through the city. Flowers showered from crowds and cheers rang along the main boulevards as the troops moved toward the front, reflecting a warm reception from Parisians.
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Paris
Victory for Italians Cheered by Deputies
In the Chamber of Deputies General Zupelli announced Italian troops repulsed the enemy on most of the front despite numerical superiority. The assembly rose in applause as 3,000 captives were cited as proof of Italian heroism.
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Rome
Chamber of Deputies
Zupelli
Enemy Orders Fight to Death Against U. S.
Special dispatch from Wilbur Forrest reports German forces suppress American activity notices and order key Prussian Guard troops to fight to the death before yielding to American advances. Belleau Wood and Bouresches saw hard fighting as Americans pushed toward victory while other fronts, including Asiago and the Piave, showed mixed German gains and Allied counterattacks.
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Chateau Thierry
Aisne
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Foe
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Belleau Woods
Teutons
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