War Contract Graft Probed As DoJ Raids Nationwide
Department of Justice raids hundreds of manufacturers offices nationwide over illegal contingent fee contracts with agents seeking government war orders. Indictments in Washington name four Boston businessmen. investigators say many contracts may be voided. Baker vows thorough probe. officers may face conspiracy actions. raids span New York Boston Chicago and more with vast paper seizures.
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Time to Take Both Hands to It for Women in War Work
Discussion reveals women reluctant to scrub floors or wash dishes despite patriotic impulses. Hospitals report nursing shortages as society girls join training, some serving abroad. Government action urged to train nurses and physician assistants to meet military and civic needs. Secretary Baker supports allowing returned conscientious objectors to choose destinations. Industry advocacy stresses need for national support to utilize labor efficiently during war. Continued on page 4.
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U S to Supply Laborers for All Industries
President Wilson urged all workers in war industries to stop recruiting unskilled labor directly after August 1. Labor groups were asked to use the new United States Employment Service for voluntary enlistment in essential industries, with Secretary Wilson noting the service’s duties and aims.
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Gas and River Crossings Mark Marne Front Patrol Actions
American patrols crossed the Marne near Chateau Thierry after brief exchanges with German forces amid heavy gas attacks. Belleau Wood faced mustard gas as German activity increased, while American lines remained intact. German aircraft were active and relentless artillery fire continued despite rain easing duels.
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Germans Capture Americans in Raid on Luneville Front
Germans launch a raid on the Luneville front and take a number of American prisoners this morning. The action comes as Allied forces endure pressure along the line in France.
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Defeat of Americans Reported by Berlin
Berlin reports indicate German forces inflicted losses on American troops between the Meuse and the Moselle and advanced on both sides of Xivray. Reconnoitring detachments reportedly returned prisoners from French and American trenches in the Vosges and Sundgau regions.
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Prussian Militarism Will Bring Peace Says Kaiser
Amsterdam dispatch reports Emperor William declaring that Prussian militarism will bring victory to Germany. He responds to Chancellor von Hertling on the thirtieth anniversary of his accession by praising the nation’s strength, endurance, and leadership, pledging to heal war wounds and secure a peaceful future. The message emphasizes unity, duty, and trust in the German people and government.
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Austro German Troops Move To End Riots In Austria
Paris reports four thousand Austro German troops repressing disorders in the Lumber district amid food riots in Vienna Budapest and Prague. Proclamations warn of government preparations to suppress outbreaks by force as unrest grows in Bohemia and the southern Slav states.
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Reichstag denounces Russian rule in occupied lands
A Zurich dispatch reports Socialist Deputy Cohn in the Reichstag denouncing German occupation in Russia. He cites deportations, executions by German troops, and devastation in the Baltic provinces and Ukraine. Right and Centre deputies protest as Cohn accuses the Hohenzollerns of turning war into a family affair.
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Decline in Austrian Exchange After Offensive Report
Amsterdam June 11 The Austro-Hungarian Consulate issued aerial of rumors on friction between Austria and Germany amid the fall of Austrian exchange. Despite alleged Austrian successes on the Italian front, the rate dropped to 21.45 from par 60.
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British Drive Holds On Piave Battleground Amid Heavy Fighting
Desperate clashes on the Piave center and lower Piave corridor with Austrians briefly advancing west and south of the river. Allied forces report about 5,000 prisoners and Vienna claims 12,000 on the Piave line, total near 18,000. Italian lines hold on the Asiago Plateau as fierce British counterattacks restore the original crest positions.
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Fate of Austria Hinges on Italian Drive Across Front
London dispatch reports the Italian offensive threatening Austria may not yet unleash a decisive attack. After three days of fighting along about ninety miles from the Asiago Plateau to the sea, Austrian defenses hold firm though the situation remains fluid. A major reverse could imperil the Austrian empire, with political repercussions near.
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