Nation-Wide War Contract Scandals Hit Manufacturers
Washington reports indictments and raids across many cities as the Department of Justice uncovers a nationwide conspiracy between manufacturers and agents to obtain war contracts via illegal contingent fees. Eleven Boston-area figures face charges. investigations probe alleged army officer influence and possible contractual nullifications.
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Eugene Delilvan
Engh Koha
Time to mobilize women and urgent labor shortages
The article discusses patriotic female service, nursing shortages, and the strain on hospitals as workers withdraw for war effort. It quotes Dr Elizabeth Johnson Van Slyke and Dr S Goldwater on nurse recruitment, hospital staffing gaps, and government attitudes toward conscientious objectors. It notes labor market disruptions and the need for industrial and military collaboration to sustain war production.
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U S to Supply Laborers for All Industries
President Wilson urged all war workers to refrain from recruiting unskilled labor after August 1 except through the United States Employment Service. The Labor Department forms the service to distribute labor to essential industries and respond to calls for voluntary enlistment in the war effort. The President notes the entire nation supports the righteous war beyond armies and navies.
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U S Troops Deluged With Gas on Maine Front
American forces on the Marne fight amid heavy gas shelling as Germans widen use of gas and attempt a crossing. Patrols cross the river by boat or swimming with boats, facing German troops in wooded lowlands while defending Belleau Wood and nearby fronts. Air activity and heavy artillery continue, though infantry engagements have paused for a day.
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Germans Capture Americans in Raid At Luneville Front
German raiding party on the Luneville front this morning captured a few American prisoners. The raid followed a recent clash as Allied forces held the line in France.
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Defeat of Americans Reported by Berlin
Berlin reports claim German forces repulsed Allied actions between the Meuse and the Moselle with an advance on both sides of the Xivray and destruction of portions of American positions. Reconnaissance detachments reportedly brought back prisoners from French and American trenches in the Vosges and Sundau.
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Prussian Militarism Will Bring Peace Says Kaiser
Amsterdam dispatch quotes Emperor William arguing Prussian militarism ensures victory and peace. He praises loyal leadership, calls Germany’s war effort just, and vows to aid postwar healing with state support and the nation’s strength. He reflects on four years of conflict and the burden borne for the Vaterland.
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Austria's Fate Shaped by Troop Drive to End Riots
Four thousand Austro German troops suppressing disorders in the Lumber district amid food riot fears in Vienna Prague and Budapest. Proclamations posted in Austria warn of forceful action as disorders spread through Bohemia and the southern Slav states.
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Reichstag denounces Russia rule in heated debate
Washington reports a Zurich dispatch describing a German Reichstag scene where Socialist Deputy Cohn delivered a violent speech condemning actions in occupied Russian territories. He cited Baltic abuses, Ukrainian treatment, and mass imprisonments, with Rightists protesting as Centre and Conservative deputies left.
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Decline in Austrian Exchange After Offensive Rumors
AMSTERDAM June 17 The Austro Hungarian Conaus t n as tenued Wn Inia of recent rumara on the Bolten of friction between Austria and Germany in connection with the fall at Austrian exchange Navarthelans today, despite alliged on by the Austrian. In their of, on the Italian front, it dropped inother fraction to 21.45, as compared with & par value of 504i.
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British Attacks Hold Piave Front Amid Italian Defense
Desperate fighting along the Piave sees Austrians pressing from the north and center while Italians fall back slowly. British attacks disrupt Austrian lines on the Montello plateau as gains are won on the lower Piave. Capu Silé is occupied near the swamp border. Prisoner tall rises with Vienna claiming 22,006 on Piave and 18,000 overall. Allies report nearly 5,000 taken.
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Fate of Austria Hangs on Italian Drive
London reports after three days of fighting near the Adriatic front the Austrians hold a thin defense from the range to the sea. Observers say a major offensive by Italy is at hand and the outcome will determine Austria's fate, with hopes pinned on a rapid reversal to avoid a crushing defeat.
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