Great Confusion Over Food Bill Sends Senate into Uphill Debate
Washington June 25 Ambition and conflict swirl as the house moves to pass a liquor control provision in the food bill prompting a senate clash over amendments. Chamberlain Walsh and other leaders push for government restraint on basic materials while lawmakers weigh beer wine and diesel controls and a bone dry provision.
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Government Urges Heavy Recruiting and Red Cross Funds
Washington reports 915 recruits in the first two days of recruitment week, far short of the 70 000 needed. New York leads with 32 000, Pennsylvania 10 200, and Ohio 7 400. Pershing drives Red Cross toward 100 000 000 while urging 79 000 more regulars. Central department pushes for 70 000 volunteers, with enlistment incentives including pay, benefits, and opportunities in the regular army.
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Saloon Case in Court Tests Night Closing Authority
Phil Cook a Minneapolis saloon keeper sued to test the Minnesota public safety commission power to order saloon closing from 1 to 5 a.m. Governor Burnquist and other commission members were served with summons in the federal case filed in St Paul. Mayor Van Lear defends the suit likely with city aid.
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Alien Named to State Rate Commission
Mr. Alien was appointed by Governor Philipp to succeed Walter Alexander on the state rate commission. He is an engineer from Lake Geneva, a University of Wisconsin graduate, class of 1907. The position pays $3.00 a year and the term ends February 1921.
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State Race Commission
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U S Ships Contracts Awarded and Marine Engine Purchases
Washington announces contracts for ten steel ships and four wooden cargo vessels plus twenty four additional wooden hulls under the Emergency Fleet Corporation. First marine engines awarded to Ellicott Machine Corp. of Baltimore. Total ships contracted to date: twenty two steel, thirty two wooden, thirty four complete wooden ships.
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Washington, D. C
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Cocchi Alleges Insanity in Ruth Cruger Case
Alfred Cocchi, the confessed singer linked to Ruth Cruger, tells a judge his crime began after meeting Cruger at his shop. He claims an overpowering attraction drew him, recounting the incident from February 12 and suggesting police bungling of the investigation. The New York case notes a murder and disappearances with several girls attacked and others under arrest.
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Alfredo Cocchi
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Pearl Fisher
Dune
Edith Miles
Mary Bean
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Cruger Murder Case Tied to Italians Nearby
Cruger charges police failed to investigate his daughter's disappearance thoroughly. Louis Pauraud and his son detained two assailants after the assault on Miss Egai drew cries for help. Lieut Lodvici of the Italian War Commission suggested Italy may send Cocchi to New York for punishment.
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Venizelos May Become Greek Premier After Cabinet Resigns
Athens reports the entire Zaimis ministry has resigned. King Alexander may appoint Eleutherios Venizelos, former premier and provisional government head, to lead new cabinets. Allied officials say Venizelos could reunite monarchial and public interests by taking the post. Venizelos had strong electoral support against Constantine.
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Autonomy Sought by Georgian National Democrats
At a congress in Tiflis, Georgian national democrats adopt a resolution calling for the autonomy of Georgia within Transcaucasian Russia. Georgians, about half the population, exceed 1,000,000 and are noted for athletic men and beautiful women across various tribes.
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Trancaucasia
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Georgia
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Russia
Chinese Rebels Begin Dismantling War Preparations
Rebels in all provinces that proclaimed independence have ceased warlike acts. Southern leaders telegraphed Peking their willingness to compromise, blocking further military interference and allowing a new election to proceed.
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Your Country Calls to Winhehage Oshkosh Wisdanes March
The president calls the people of Winhehage Oshkosh for military quota service. Winnehage county must provide 65 more men to join the regular army before June 30. The county responds to the government’s call with reception dates for enlistment and instructions to contact the county council of defense.
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British Gunners Sink Attacking Submarine Off Ireland
American liner escorts report a German submarine attacked off the coast of Ireland. British gunners fired from a nearby ship, hitting the U-boat’s magazine and sinking it after a protracted exchange. The incident follows another torpedoing near Genoa and Liverpool with crew losses on the Ortolan.
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O Connor Irish Nationalist Envoy Arrives in New York
T P O Connor the Irish Nationalist leader arrived in New York with Richard Hazelton MP from Galway. The envoy will meet with Irish American organizations and later visit Washington after talks in New York.
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Belgian Envoys to Travel on Elaborate U.S. Tour
Belgian mission plans a broad tour of the United States with invitations from numerous cities. Washington reports the visit will be the most elaborate for the foreign guests as they travel to multiple states and meet civic leaders.
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Dam Breaks Hit Utah Crops and Minnesota Storm Toll
Massive flood wrecks a dam near Fairview Utah wiping out fields and causing multi millions in damages. Severe storms move through Wisconsin Minnesota Iowa with heavy rains injuring people and damaging homes while Red River valley crops benefit from rain.
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Red Cross campaign ends with eighteen million short
Nationwide drive to raise 109,909,000 for the Red Cross concludes with about 18,000,000 still needed at midnight Pershing day. Pershing selects Major Murphy as Red Cross commissioner in Europe to oversee France operations and aid to the French people during the war effort.
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Call to State Banks
Call to state banks urges caution as banking concerns close for the day. The piece notes widespread claims of easier picks elsewhere and warns readers about misinformation spreading through false narratives after bank operations end.
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Carranza Pressed Over Tax Curbs and Oil Normandy
United States and Great Britain press Carranza to lower oil taxes and repeal foreign company restrictions. Notes indicate Mexico would require a Mexican charter for all operatives, while Washington argues the oil taxes fund navy and air needs. Unknowns remain if Carranza will concede in full.
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Red Cross Fund Passes Target Amid Ongoing Campaign
City of Oshkosh reports $46 000 plus raised for Red Cross with more expected as wards finalize subscriptions. Officials note $3 000 added since last tally and plan continued drives this afternoon and evening to exceed the $40 000 allotment.
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Power Plant Damaged By Fire Shuts Appleton Traction
Wisconsi Traction Light Heat and Power plant in Appleton was damaged by fire during a storm, causing $5000 in losses and hours of power outage. Traction system paralyzed. paper mills unaffected as they use their own power. In nearby Menasha a farmer was killed in a shooting incident and a boy badly burned. Neenah reports power cutbacks as storms interrupt electricity and streetcars halt.
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Price Fixing Alleged In Semi-Bituminous Coal Fields
Government trial in New York charges 14 defendants and firms with conspiring to fix prices at mines in the semi-bituminous district. Testimony alleges a $3 per ton price list was circulated after a January coal presidents conference in the city. Indictment claims violations of the Sherman act as parties consulted to set prices in Virginia and West Virginia.
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Negro Victim of Mob Near Cleveland Florida
A Black man named Tish Trent was taken by officers near Cleveland Florida after being arrested for allegedly attempting to assault a white woman. He was shot to death during the incident, a report from Punta Gorda notes.
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United States Hopes for 690 Million Air Service Bill
Washington reports a proposed 690 006 000 appropriation to speed American aircraft production to outpace German air power. The measure, likely to be introduced in Congress, aims to fund airship construction and mobilize wartime aviation. Secretaries Baker and Daniels advised against a separate department of aeronauts, while Senate military affairs scrutiny continues.
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D.C
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Washington, D. C
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England
Official War Registration Update Shows Dense Enrollment
Official war registration totals reveal 4 58 million enrollees with 7 bureaus estimating higher. The apparent underage figure is offset by many men in the army and navy who were not originally registered. Among registrants 2 239545 are naturalized foreigners from non German countries and 311523 are naturalized Germans.
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Sinn Feiners Clubbed in Cork Riots Kill One Wound Another
In Cork yesterday a clash between Sinn Fæiners and others escalated after clubs were used to restore order. One man was killed and another seriously wounded as injuries were treated in local hospitals. Troops did not need to intervene before order was restored.
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