Lines Prosperous Commission Says War Help Railroads
The Interstate Commerce Commission rejected a 15 percent nationwide freight increase request by railroads and signaled a roughly 14 percent class-rate rise in the Eastern district. It found railways profitable amid wartime conditions and suggested suspending tariffs until October 23, with a cautious mood on future rate relief and better equipment.
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Lloyd George Declares U Boats Won't Win War Peace Demands
Glasgow report on David Lloyd George speech as freeman of the city. He argues submarines must be kept in check and a peace that satisfies Allied aims, condemning German promises and urging democratic Germany. He praises Allied strength, notes Russia's upheaval aiding victory, and lauds United States support. King praised as audience sings God Save the King.
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Budapest Police Chief Resigns Over Budapest Riot
Budapest officials report the interior minister announced in the House of Deputies that the chief of police resigned after a riotous demonstration in Budapest. The government will compensate those who suffered property damage during the rioting. A London-datelined report says twenty two thousand people joined a procession demanding universal, equal and secret suffrage. Police faced difficulties dispersing the crowd.
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Greece Breaks With Teutons War Declared Diplomacy Severs Amid Turmoil
Athens reports Greece breaks diplomatic ties with Germany Austria-Hungary Bulgaria and Turkey as war state is deemed in effect. Premier Venizelos vows to defend democracy calling for mobilization and unity to expel invaders while signals of broad regional conflict emerge.
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Greece Could Raise Army Of 500000 Men Says Venizelist Agent
Venizelist envoy Araventinos in New York asserts Greece can raise 400000 to 500000 fighting men by next spring with 200000 veterans, aided by French officers, to support Allied war aims. He cites 70000 ready for trenches and notes Greece seeks rifles, ammunition, and artillery from Allies while criticising German submarine actions.
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Guns to Keep Order At Irish Election
The Central News correspondent reports troops assigned to maintain order at the Clare election. Count Plugkett arrived today as infantry with machine guns. A wreath on the OConnell monument caused excitement when it was revealed it had been left by Sian Feiners and the re ued.
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Prohibition Clash Shapes Food Bill Battle in Congress
Reports from Washington show President Wilson pressing to limit dry laws while food administration seeks swift passage of the food control bill. Barons Rhondda and Rhondda caution on rationing as American legislation is watched for guidance. Prohibition leaders move toward a compromise to allow beer and wine under presidential discretion.
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U Boats Sink Four British Cargo Ships No Troops aboard
Horton June 20 The torpedoes and sinking of four large British cargo steamers were reported to local insurance offices today The vessels Vitonia Haverford Buffalo Manister lack troops aboard and no passengers were reported on board The American Line ship Hexfora under British care was the largest noted and built at Clydesbank Scotland in 1801
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Five Merchant Vessels Lost in French Week
A fragmented report notes a week with losses of five merchant vessels to French forces. The text mentions maritime events, various ships possibly captured or damaged, and cargo movements arriving at Venneh ports during June.
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Peace Kaiser Hauser Expresses Emperor’s Peace Aims
In the Reichsrat the lower house debated foreign policy with Deputy Hauer, a Christian Socialist, reporting an audience with Charles Hauser who said the Emperor desires peace promptly. Hauser declared the Emperor a peace Kaiser and noted strong imperial backing for early harmony.
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Hauser
German Press Gagged To Cover Sensation
London June 29 dispatches from Rotterdam report widespread censorship in Germany as presses are muzzled and editors barred from opinion. The Frankfurter Zeitung is said to be compelled to restrict commentary while the Reichstag meeting next week may unfold startling developments.
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