Hams Offered to Navy Found Unfit for Use
Testimony in the Federal Inquiry into Wilson & Co. shipments reveals vast quantities of ham rejected as spoiled. Captain Charles S. Williams testified that of 529,662 pounds offered, 428,878 were rejected, with 110,588 fit to eat. Thomas E. Wilson denied knowledge of widespread spoilage and claimed strict inspection. officials pressed for refunds and reform of packing.
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Army
Navy
Charles S. Williams
South Brooklyn
Williams
Federal ‘Ivide Board
Wilson & Co
Edward B. Patterson
Thomas E. Wilson
Wilson
H.snowden Marshall
United States
Bureau of Animal Industry
Department of Agriculture
W. T. Cheatland
Wilson Company
Bureau of
Sup
Wig Packern
F.velegram
Marshall
NeGowan
Washington
Wileun & Cove Chieavo
New York
Williama
Suffrage Resolution Set for Senate Vote June 27
The Senate Suffrage Committee plans to bring the Susan B. Anthony amendment to a vote on June 27. Two or more Republican votes may be needed to reach a two thirds majority as suffragists aim to rally support with the expectation that President Wilson can influence sufficient votes for passage.
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Senate
the Tribune
Washington
Wilson
Spargo Goes to London as U.S. Labor Envoy
President Wilson approves a prowar Socialist delegation headed to London to attend a British Labor party conference on June 23. The group includes John Spargo, Louis Kopelin, A. M. Simons, and Alexander Howat, representing the Socialist movement and the United Mine Workers of America.
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America
Europe
Wilson
John Spargo
Socialist Party
Louia Kopelin
Gerard
Kan
New Appeal
A. M. Simons
Milwaukee
Alexander Howat
Pittsburgh
United Mine Workers of America
London
Labor Party
U S Urged to Send an Army To East Front
Washington dispatch reports Congress debating intervention to aid Russia against Germany in the East. Senators push a big army to reopen the Eastern front, with plans for U S military action and reorganization of Russia, while President Wilson weighs steps. Meantime American patrols cross the Marne near Chateau Thierry, engaging German forces and taking prisoners as artillery and night operations continue.
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C. W. Gilberts
the Tribune
Washington
Congress
Russia
Lewis
Germany
East
East Front
United States
Siberia
Wilson
Vladivostok
Associated Press
France
Marne
Chateau Thierry
Landwehr
Plana
Bilets
Turco American Clash Sparks War Talk In 1917 Crisis
Washington weighs possible state of war after reports of Turkish attacks on the American Consulate at Tabriz and the sacking of the Presbyterian hospital. Officials say outcome hinges on fuller reports, with Persia blamed for safeguarding foreigners.
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Washington
Tabriz
Persia
United States
Morgenthau
Constantinople
Congress
Turkey
Bulgaria
Wilson
State Department
Caldwell
Teheran
American
America
Gonaul Paddock
Tamedan
Bardad
Tbr
Paddork
Hospital Sacked in Tabriz Tamper: Women Sent Away Before Attack
The American Hospital at Tabriz, identified as the Colton Memorial Hospital, endow mented by a Philadelphia family, was sacked by Turkish troops. A women's branch, Whipple Memorial Hospital, is run by Dr. Mary R Feeming. Dr. Edmund M. Dodd directs both facilities. The staff included three physicians and eleven women teachers and evangelical workers. A recent message warned Tabriz was in danger.
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Tabriz
Persia
Presbyterian Hoard of Foreign Missions
Coton Memorial Hospital
Philadelphia
Colton Institution
Whipple Memorial Hospital
Mary R Feeming
Edmund M. Dodd
Montclair
N. J
Tht
Kiev Revolt by 40000 Ukrainian Peasants Rocks City
London reports a major uprising in Kiev with 40000 peasants armed and fighting in the streets. Artillery stores exploded as the revolt spreads to Poltava and Chernihiv areas and follows German interference that toppled the local democratic government.
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Kiev
London
Moscow
Exchange Telegraph Company
Poltava
Tchernigov
Vienna Bread Ration Demand and Rheims Assault Report
Vienna council seeks immediate bread ration increase and uses substitutes amid war. In France, German shock troops assault Rheims but suffer heavy losses. four columns failed to break French lines as French counter battery fire and defense halted the attack.
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Associated Press
France
Rheims
Vrigny
Ornes
Compiégne
A Lests
Zouaves’ Wood
Sillery
Constantine Farm
Haubette
Rigny
Srmes
Austria Faces Grain Shortage Amid Run on Supplies
Vienna reports confirm Austria’s grain stocks are exhausted as imports from Bessarabia and Hungary run out and German distribution of Ukrainian aid takes over. Minister Paul cites harvests from Romania and Ukraine as depleted, forcing a reduced bread ration. Vienna and Amsterdam dispatches warn of growing distress, with workers seeking a 50 percent wage rise and local shortages of potatoes fats and flour.
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Austria
London
Germany
Sayl
Copenhaen
Exchange Telegraph Company
Herr Paul
Vienna
Berlin
Bessarabi
Hungary
Ukraine
Paul
Tuesay
Amsterdam
Arbeiter Zeitung
von Seydler
von Wimmer
Gloeckel
Vienne
Vienna Decree Regulates Harvest to Meet State Needs
A Vienna decree orders harvest management aligned with state requirements, following similar actions in Germany and Hungary. The measure, issued today, outlines how the harvest will be controlled to fit national needs and directs continuation on page 8.
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Amsterdam
Vienna
Germany
Hungary
U S Troops on Way To Italian Front
Washington reports the first contingent of American troops headed for the Italian front. The initial unit, all volunteers, includes airmen trained in Italian aviation field readiness. Repre sentative La Guardia accompanies them as they proceed to immediate action.
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U.S
Tribune
Washington
Air-Nen
Stnay
Aeldy
la Guardia
Aeronautics
Chicana
Gallenga
United States
America
Allied Army Pushes Through Front Against Austrians
Allied forces report a five day battle against Austria with 9,000 prisoners taken. Germans launched a 40,000 man assault on a fourteen mile Rheims front but met French guns and were repelled. In Italy, Austrians attacked along the Montello crest but were repulsed with heavy losses as Allies gain local advantages on Asiago.
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Rheims
Vrigny
Sillery
Italy
Adriatic
Fossetta Canal
Montello
Piave
San Andrea
Candela
Rome
Asiago
Foe Loses Heavily As Italian Stand Slows Up Drive
British journalist reports from the Italian front in June 1918 that Austrians pay heavy prices for gains along the Piave Montello and Montello line remains in Italian hands. Italian morale is high and reserves stand ready under General Diaz. Enemies slow in mountainous sectors as the defense holds firm.
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Foe
Arthur
Draper
The
Tribune
the Tribune Assosation
London
Piave
Montello
Diaz
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