Slav Legion Seeks 40000 Recruits With Wilson Backing
A wartime proposal in Washington seeks to form Slavic legions including Jugo Slavs Covcha Slovaks Poles and Russians in the United States. President Wilson’s approval is framed as helping anti autocratic forces in Europe and prompting thousands of Russians in America to consider joining.
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Hip
Trun Hg
War Department
Wilson
Europe
Germany
Austria-Hungary
Seb
New York
Washington
Allien J
Migros Slava
Altien
Branidinl
Ty Poche Aevale National Konnolly
United States
Amina
Budorew AG
Hotham
Cabaret Men Oppose Theatrical Rating Debate
A public hearing by the Board of Aldermen examined a proposal to place cabaret shows under theatrical ordinances. Restaurateurs oppose the amendment, arguing it could shutter cabaret restaurants, while Alderman Varles supports it, noting no objection to cabaret performances. Proponents claim licensing fees and wartime theater measures impact revenues and tourism.
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Board of Aldermen
Restauraterist Association
Varles
Counavl
Reaumateura’ Association
Mins
Justice's Daughter Led Raids in Robeson Divorce
In White Plains New York a divorce suit by Mrs Mabel L Robeson against Dr Fielding Robeson was heard by Supreme Court Justice J Addivan Young. The case cites Mrs Robeson formerly Mabel Lehyman daughter of NY Supreme Court Justice Lehman. The chief witness Anthony Sones of a detective agency testified that on two raids Mrs Robeson joined Dr Robeson and encountered a veiled woman companion.
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White Plains
Mabel L. Robenon
Fielding
Robeson
New York
Supreme Court
J. Addivan Young
Mabel
Lehyman
Supreme Court Justtes Lehman
Anthony Sones
Aliens Parade On Fourth Of July Plans Revealed
A post announces a Fourth of July parade with a diverse display including 20,000 Poles, Armenians, Venezuelans, 108 Chinese and 15 Italians. The text references marching along a line and a Star Spangled Banner. Various parade organizers and Hall of Records entries are noted.
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Nationa
Marek
Hall of Records
Britain Plans to Fly U S Planes Across Atlantic
Britain aims to fly U S planes across the Atlantic using Liberty engines and Rolls-Royce power. Generals Braucker and Brancker discuss feasible night flights with crews of four, navigation by wire, and relay boats for safety, projecting climbs near five to six thousand feet and possible future Berlin flights.
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Britain
U.S
Atlantic
German Church Condemns Plan to Legalize Bigamy
A Berlin produced review in the Prokwseant Arounzaitung warns that legalizing bigamy would hollow the German evangelical state. It laments youth corruption, praises discipline, and fears grave moral damage if authorities fail to counter the proposal. The piece cites Cologne’s opposition and cites eminent scholars against the change.
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AMS Amrqam
Germay Quarterly
Chyruly
Prokwseant
ArounZaitung
Berlin
William
Tle
Cologne
Evangelical State March
Tn 1
Gymkhana To-day for British Dependents
A gymkhana to-day on the grounds of Mr and Mrs John S Phipps in Westbury Long Island benefits dependents of Britons who have gone to war from the United States. Events include burlesque mounted contests for men women and children tug of war orange and plate race pig racing bun bobbing from horseback obstacle and riding and shooting competitions and a children s contest. Patronesses include Mrs Joseph P Grace Mrs Payne Whitney Mrs Chaden Cary Ramses Mrs Thomas Hitchcock Mrs William K Vanderbilt and Mrs W Adams Delano.
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John 5. Phipps
Westbury
Long Island
United States
Prinkhand
Childrat
Phere
Joseph P. Grace
Mes. Payne Whitney
Chaden Cary Ramses
Thomas Hitchcock
William K. Vanderbilt
Ity
W. Adams Délano
Russians Will Hold German Prisoners
Moscow reports that under a prisoner exchange agreement with Germany the Austin War Prisoner College has decided to halt immediate repatriation of all Germans aged sixteen to forty five who are fit for military service.
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Associated Frese
Moscow
Germany
Austin War Prisoner College
51 000 U Boat Base Reward Made General by Daniels
Washington June 21 extension to all naval districts of a 1000 reward for information locating an enemy submarine base on the Atlantic coast was announced by Secretary Daniels after learning a district had already offered the reward. Some East patrol officers believed the incentive would spur vigilance in unfrequented bays and inlets.
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Washington
Atlantic
Secreary
Daniels
DanisIncid
Ogle Dence
Teast
Bombs and Parades Mark Quebec Opposition to Draft
Bomb explosions and parades mark rising anti draft sentiment in Quebec counties. A blast damaged a county area near Sainte Croix in Lothimere Parish while protests spread to nearby towns with youths marching in defiance of registration. Authorities report multiple incidents over three months as unrest grows.
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Quebec
Quene
Lothimiere
Sainte Croix
Deadly collision sinks U S steamship Schurz off North Carolina
Washington reports the American steamship Schurz collided with the Florida about 10 miles southwest of Cape Lookout at 4 40 am. One sailor was killed, the rest of the Schurz crew were saved as the ship sank and was towed to sea. The Schurz formerly German Chung Goering was a 1600 ton vessel.
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Washington
Schurz
Florida
North Carolina
Toalny
Navy Department
Ony Seaman
Hchhure
Cape Lookout
Seles
Schurs
Manuel Govysia, Jr
Honolulu
Uno Department
Influenza Epidemic Sweeps Britain Reported by Draper
London reports a serious influenza outbreak across parts of the country. While fatalities are rare, the illness disrupts war efforts, with severe headaches high fever and fatigue, spreading rapidly through hospitals and military camps alike. Affected areas include Spain and Germany noting similar symptoms elsewhere.
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Arthur S. Draper
London
Sinn Fein Anarchy Enthroned In British Press
A London dispatch reviews British newspaper coverage of Sinn Fein, noting calls that Home Rule is dead and criticizing government policy in Ireland. Comment cites Daily News Daily Express and Morning Post, accusing ministers of vacillation and predicting continued unrest and possible further measures by Lord French to quell rebellion.
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Sinn Fein
London
Earl Currants
House of Lord
Ndwapa Pers Aga Seh Mational Development Gud
Trish
Daily News
Constitutional Party
Unioniss
Saya
The
Daily Express
Treland
French
Ireland
Sinn Feiner Elected While Held Prisoner
Arthur Griffiths Sinn Féin victory in Ireland marked by his status as a prisoner in a British jail charged with oaths linked to a rebellion plot. He defeated a Nationalist by 1,214 votes for a Parliament seat, signaling Sinn Féin strength and prompting expectations of Westminster return and debate on Ireland policy and conscription.
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Arthur Griffith
Arthur S. Draper
the Tribune
Ypitatio
Ahaethume Association
London
Arthur Grifith
Sinn Féin
Ireland
C Thi Teauth
Westminster
Edward Carson
Treland
Drama Association entertains for YMCA war fund effort
The Drama Association will stage an entertainment at the Young Women's Christian Association auditorium located at Lexington Avenue and Fifty third Street on Tuesday evening. Proceeds support the YMCA war activities in the community.
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Y. M. C. A. War Fund
Drama Association
Young Women's Christian Association
Lexington Avenue
Pifty-third Street
Pope Benedict to Lead Peace Prayer Kneeling Hour
In Rome on June 21 the Vatican reports Pope Benedict will lead a peace prayer at St Peter's Basilica for the Church and humanity. He will kneel for two hours on June 28 the feast of St Peter and perform a sacred rite to seek justice and peace worldwide.
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Pope
Rome
Papa Benedict
Meter'n
St. Peter
Paul
British Support for League of Nations Grows in UK
A special cable from London reports Viscount Grey backing the League plan amid mixed reaction. With anxieties high, Liberal and Labor leaders push stronger support than Conservatives, while French officials including Premier Clemenceau study the proposal as Britain and France press for a peaceful outcome without renewed war.
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Arthur S. Draper
Lonton
Viscount Grey
Britain
Wilson
Robert Cecil
G. N. Barnes
General Smuts
Clemenceay
France
Great Britain
Germany
Plan for Soldiers Protection Seeks Segregation Under Whitney Act
A joint conference with United States Army representatives Police Department and District Attorney examined plans to segregate men and women until patients are cured to shield soldiers from infectious diseases. Attendees included Captain Pfeiffer Assistant District Attorney James E Smith Police Inspectors Costigan Bolan Ryan Conboy Henry Morris. No results or immediate plans were disclosed.
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United States Army
Wie
James E. Smith
Smith
Pfeiffer
United State Army
Honest Dan" Costigan
James Bolan
Thomsa Ryan
John Conboy
Dominick Henry
Frank Morris
Army Seeks Skilled Workers For Overseas Service
The Department of Labor seeks twenty five buglers twenty five fore man bridge carpenters and twenty five railroad section men aged eighteen to forty one for immediate overseas service with the military forces. Applications accepted at 22 East Twenty second Street.
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Army
Department of Labor
East Twenty-second Street
Socialist Aims in War Peace Plot Warns Kaiser's Victory Drive
Walling, a former socialist now allied with labor groups, claims pacifist Socialists threaten to aid Germany. He alleges advocates like Webb and Longuet plan an international conference to halt war, which he says would empower Kaiserism. He warns pacifists could revolt if Allied leaders accept such overtures.
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Germany
Wiliam
Watling
American Alliance For Labor and Democracy
Walling
Ainfloan
Renegailox
Kalwor
Mayrivie
Allien
Bathrae
Sidney Webb Hia
Jean Longuet
Muysmans
Trocstra
Branting
Gorga
New York Officials Named in War Department Commission
The War Department listed New Yorkers commissioned today as engineers and officers in the Army. Names include William B. Gamble of Fifth Avenue, Ernest Hi Gunnor, George W. Stemle, Norbert Wade, and many others across Brooklyn and New Rochelle. The roster covers captains, lieutenants, quartermasters, and sanitary, medical, and engineering roles with New York and nearby addresses noted.
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William B. Gamble
Fifth Avenue
Williken
Weymen Avie
New Rachelle
Eveund
Ipo Ordnance
Ernest Hi
Gunnor
de Frenet
George W. Stemle
NicholMivenue
Norbert Ty Wade
Saptainay Alles
North Street
Ant Medical
Richard Lowlechinph Kemel
Strawt
Samuel Lapin Siegler
Buckaway Avenue
Brookim
Jlerman Cowan
Ci Hospital
Binehimi
Teooklya
Fiewlenaot
Quartermaster Corpe
John I Swifth
Porty-fifth Stra
Conrad Kums
Chigholm Street
Cage
George C. Barr
Dette
Son Street
New Aochelle
Heutenant
Bedellbert
Ubgoverseas
Hentens
Sienat
Romania seeks German aid to fight war caused diseases
Amsterdam dispatch reports Romania negotiating with Germany for chemical preparations and other medical supplies to curb disease outbreaks in border areas and war affected regions as vast population districts report rising fly borne illnesses amid volatile conditions.
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Rumania
Amsterdam
Germany
Ber
Bertin “'Vossiachs Zeitung
Ome
Mancha
Rhondda Leader Criticized by UK Food Chief in Wales Home
A terse report outlines a British food minister's critical comment while staying at a Welsh residence. The article mentions confinement and mentions Irvine, Rowe, and various coded terms, referencing a government inquiry and ministerial actions.
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Wales
Hiv Rowe Ie
Irvine Tor
Food Ministry
Jap Flier Slain in Batis Action in Paris
Unclear dispatch reports a Japanese flyer slain near Paris during a June incident. Mention of a French lieutenant and a damaged plane describes a fatal air event with limited readable details.
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Batis
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