Hurley Opposition to Prohibition as War Measure
Washington June 25 hearing on absolute prohibition as a wartime measure. Labor leaders and financiers warn of economic strain, shipyard impact, and financial collapse if alcohol is banned. Samuel Gompers and Daniels defend dry policy, while treasury and postmaster general urge restraint to avoid labor disruption.
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Charman Hagley
Senate
Murley
Harley
Simhuittine
Rik
Jon
Percy H Johnston
Chemical National Bank
Nes Fork
Ite
Eistobl
Bond
Ingeroun
Burleson
Food Administration
Daniels Advocates
Daniels
Apple
Sanuel Gompers Iho
American Federation of Hor
Freight Increase Effective Today Across Railroads
Railroads nationwide raised freight rates by about 2 percent effective tonight as orders from Director General McAdoo prompted higher charges. The increase applies to all freight traffic and follows a wage-related spike in operating costs.
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Washington
United States
McAdoo
War reporting and page notes from the Times
Durant special correspondent outlines four wartime operations and French fronts with weather and page references. A feature on "The Line Mother of Shack" and other war stories by Joe Heckely appears on the back page alongside Mutt and Master Pope pieces and notes on forts and side fights.
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Waller Durante
the Times
Gallatt
Polly
Shack
Hove
War
Joe Heckely
Pope
Roma
Aims of War Restated By Von Kuehlmann
German foreign secretary Richard von Kuehlmann restates Germanys aims in Berlin praising a free strong independent existence within historical boundaries and overseas possessions while warning Belgium cannot be pledged. He cites Asquith and warns peace overtures invite distrust, framing Russia as main instigator and England as third in responsibility with diplomacy needed.
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Rute Hy
Richard von Kuebmann
Gennat
Wistaey
Belgium
Russia
Dy von Kuehlmann
France
England
Richard von Kuehlmann
von Kuehlmann
Asquith
Dr. von Kuchtman
Drensier Asquith
von Kuehtmann
Washington
Clerman Kore
von Kuekimann
Reichsta
Rivesya
Vlaine
Placine
Draft Lottery Set For 1918 Class Thursday
War Department announces Thursday as the drawing day for 1918 draft registrations. The lottery will occur in the same room as prior drawings using standard methods. About 1200 numbered cards will be used, containing the serial numbers of registrants. Officials estimate the drawing will require roughly three hours and will determine eligibility for army duty.
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Washington
War Department
Street Lighting Bills Cut by Compromise with Utilities
Oklahoma city agrees with Oklahoma Gas and Electric to cut street lighting costs by 10 percent for 438 lights. Lamps are upgraded from 40 to 100 candle power, raising per light annual cost to 10 dollars. Excess revenue of 17400 Shifts to street fighting and other budget items.
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Hille
Weiner
J . Wattin
Watton
Okie Gas & Electric Company
Fey
Witty
Walton
Mike Donnelly
Kesler
Commissioner Street
Draft age change debated by Senate advocates
Washington bulletin reports senators debate changing the draft age. Wadsworth argues current law will exhaust class 1 by November 1 while Fall contends half a million more men cannot be called without touching deferred classes. The piece notes urgency in supplying manpower for the army.
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Washington
Senate
Wadsworth
New York
Fall
New Mexico
Paris Placed in Army Zone Decree Declares Seine Department
President Poincare signed a decree on June 25 placing the department of the Seine, including Varie, within the army zone. The move aligns Paris under martial administration as the region nears heightened tensions and security concerns.
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Paris
Poincarevoilay
Texas Will Chant Farewell Song to John Barleycorn
Austin reports the state wide prohibition law takes effect at midnight ending the fiyter businees. Salume will close at 9M tonight.
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Texas
John Barleycorn
Austin
Nancy to celebrate July Fourth this year
June 25 The city of Nancy plans Vincetheit celebrations with decorations at city hall and public buildings and appropriate exercises scheduled by municipal authorities reflecting patriotism and civic pride.
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Nancy
Generally Fair Weather Forecast Updates
Forecaster predicts generally fair and warm conditions through tonight and Wednesday. Local forecast notes slightly warmer daytime temperatures with continued dry weather and light to moderate winds.
French Repulse German Attack North of Aisne
Paris reports that German night assault on new French positions near Le Port north of the Aisne failed to gain ground. In Lorraine French surprise attacks captured twenty prisoners. Near Amiens British raids yielded prisoners as German artillery fired on Villers Bretonneux Morlancourt.
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Aisne
Paris
Boyhood friend of Lloyd George to speak here
Wilkinson, president of the United Mine Workers, will speak at War Savings Bank in Near the “Lloyd George of the miners” title. The early life anecdotes of Britain’s premier will be shared, highlighting his industrial stance and Welsh upbringing.
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Lloyd George
Didatlonta
Ruiners
Firitain
Oklahoma City bankers press for Federal Reserve branch plan
Six Oklahoma City bankers and others from Oklahoma attend a Kansas City hearing on whether the city should host a Federal Reserve Bank branch. Officials hear arguments over the site with Tulsa bankers also present asserting Tulsa is best suited for a branch, while locals argue Oklahoma City is least ideal. County bank polling shows broad support for Oklahoma City hosting a branch if established.
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Oklahoma City
Federal Reserve Bank
Tulsa
Kansas City
Oklahom
Federal Reserve
Germany Asked to Talk Exchange of U.S. Prisoners
Washington reports Germany has been asked through Spanish channels to send representatives to Berne on August 5 to discuss maintenance treatment and exchange of prisoners. The United States also asks Germany to permit a Swiss commission to visit German prison camps to determine those eligible for asylum or internment in Switzerland. Reciprocal privileges are protected.
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Washington
Germany
Hsa
Berne
Switzerland
United States
America
Diaz to His Men Rallying Words Amid Stretched War
In a public order from Italian field commander Diaz the victorious army is urged to prepare for new trials. He praises courage, laments heavy losses, and reaffirms wartime resolve as the nation braces for fresh campaigns against the Austrians.
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Cen
Tea Diaz
Dine
Marly
Klor
Tatite
Aly
Hapsburg Threats and Italian Front from May Meeting
A damaged passage recalls Hapsburg strategy during a tense period at a royal meeting. It notes Austria’s aim to crush Italy along the Piave line within days, seize Treviso and Mestre, and pressure Venice and Padua, with General Horocine commanded to break Italian resistance.
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Oklahomea City
Timestalian
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Hapsburg
Germany
Horocine
Italy
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Treviso
Mestre
Venice
Padua
Germany strips shipyards for cannon fodder
German industries have been subjected to a vigorous purge as the military seeks personnel for the army. The Daimler works and other plants faced substantial cuts in workers amid intensified wartime supervision. The Such actions aim to redirect labor from nonessential production to front line needs, reflecting a broad tightening of civilian industry under military control.
Senate approves foreign legion for US Army
Washington June 25. The senate unanimously approved an amendment to the army appropriation bill creating a volunteer foreign legion for front service. The unit, drawn from Austro German oppressed races, excludes Poles because of Franco Polish army considerations.
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Ashington
United States
Austria
Germany
Senate
France
Hoover appoints chief for sugar administration
Washington June 26 F D Hoover administrator has chosen G A Cabo of the milling division to become sugar administrator and lead enforcement of new sugar regulations to be announced soon extending July.
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Adiiuional Gay
Hoover
SUGAR
Washington
G. A. Cabo
Sdminketeatin
Austrians Retreat After Failed Italian Offensive
Rome reports Austrians in full retreat after an Italian counteroffensive. Papers from prisoners suggest Austria did not foresee defeat or the need for a separate peace. Aerial losses and Major Baracea’s death are noted as blows to Italian air power.
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Washington
Rome
Austria
Dhefeat
Italy
Austrians Rush Reserves as Piave Front Stretches
Geneva report says Austrian retreat remains disorderly under heavy Allied artillery fire. British gunners are especially effective as Austrians rush new reserves to plug the breach between Monte Bello and the Adriatic to avert disaster. Austrian losses total 200,000, with reports of two thirds of some divisions wiped out and bodies carried by the Piave. French papers note Italian victory momentum and discuss possible German aid from the western front, while London reports on extending pursuit.
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Alli
Montello
Adriatic
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Mila
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L'Homme Libre Bel
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