Belgians to Grow Own Food Under German Occupation Policy
German military authorities plan to reserve all wheat for civilians in occupied Belgium and include rye in farmer production. The zone will exclude West Flanders and will aim to provide breadstuffs for two to three months, with a ration of one twelfth of harvest set for people and imports arranged to balance the supply. The new approach seeks to ease the strain on the American Relief Commission while maintaining essential provisions amid ongoing harvest arrangements.
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Belgius
West Flanders
Western theater may offer decisive action this summer
War analysis notes German and Austrian forces press on in the east while western fronts may dictate future moves. Experts say the Dniester battles show strong Russian resistance, but the Austro German initiative remains with little certainty about their next step.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dniester
Germany
Austria
Galicia
Social Democrats Back Peace Plea in Germany
The Social Democratic party leadership issues a full page appeal for peace in Germany, urging ending the war under conditions that foster friendship with neighbors and oppose territorial conquest and annexation. The document states the people demand peace and criticizes the government.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Social Democratic Party
Germany
Im the Voolwaerts
Rake Thaw Sets New School Record
A New York report describes a new sensation in the Thaw case with the deputy attorney general involved. The fragment notes a school record and a notable moment in the ongoing proceedings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rake Thaw
New York
Thaw
Huerta Arrested on Conspiracy Charges in New Mexico
Gen Victoriano Huerta former Mexican president along with Gen Pascual Orozco faced conspiracy charges in Newman New Mexico on June 27. Huerta posted 15000 dollar bond and Orozco 7500. Huerta and aides traveled under U S escort to Fort Bliss and a July 1 hearing was set.
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Newmans
N. M
Huerta
Federal
Fort Biles
Washington
Paccual Orozco
Lais Fuentes
Newman, N. M
Newman, N. M., By Automobile To Meet Gen. Huerta
Fuentes
Gen. Huerta
Indictments in Fort Smith Liquor Fraud Case Involve 12
Twelve men including Knox Booth former Nashville revenue agent face U S grand jury indictments over illegal whisky tax fraud. J B Brown Newton C Sprach ing arraigned in Arkansas with not guilty pleas. Trials set after alleged conspiracy to defraud the government via tax stamps and illicit distillery activity. Storms hit Oklahoma oil fields causing extensive damage and losses.
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Knox Booth
Nashville Revenue
Fort Smith
Port Smith
Ark
United States Grand Jury
Bere June M
J. B. Brown
Harrison, Ark
Newton C. Spraching
Aurore
Kansas City
J. C. Brabeker
Brown
Spaching
Booth
United States
Noted Lynching Threatails After Riot Shood Fire
A violent incident left Mr. Howse badly wounded before a fire was set and the perpetrators fled. Authorities fear a lynching if the suspects are captured. Motive appears to be robbery, with reports that two Black men enraged the plan but foes thwarted it.
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Ously
Mr. Howse
Patriotism Sparks Windfall From Old Bank Book in Prague
An elderly Prague woman offered an antique carvings book at a bank to aid a war loan. Officials revealed the 1836 dated book now valued at about $3,300 with compound interest, a sum she could claim only through her patriotic gesture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prague
Submarine Tech Proposals Aim at Lighter Design and Skimming Mines
The passage discusses replacing heavy engines and battery electric motors with lighter propulsion and possibly aerial-like craft to deploy mines. It envisions light armor and small disappearing guns, multiple propellers, and the submarine’s value for close coastal operations, while noting dangers in confined waters near bases.
Thaw deemed sane by examiners in extradition case
Two examiners testified Thaw was sane and rational after three weeks of testing and detailed life review. They said delusions would surface within months, and the plan to examine Harvard's president was dropped. Heavy rainfall caused citywide floods and widespread damage along the Mississippi in St Louis and nearby areas.
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New York
Harry K. Thaw
Ball
Frank 3. Streeter
Concord
Chas P. Bancroft
New Hampshire State Hospital
Bancroft
Thaw
Stanford White
Bamcroft
Charles W. Eliot
Harvard
St. Louis
Weather Bureau
West End
Forest Park
Mississippi River
Alton
Weather Hinders Operations on Italian Front Report
Rome reports no major front developments with Carnia mountain artillery moved to a summit and used effectively against the enemy camp beyond Valle Piccolo. The official war statement notes continued limited activity along the line.
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Rome
Carnia
Valle Piccolo
Government arsenal losses prompt private sector contracts
Twenty men in the machine shop and five in the fuse department at the Frankfort ar senal resigned on June 25 to join private firms supplying wartime munitions. They cite three year contracts and wages much higher than government pay, as the arsenal suffers from a Weber shortage amid the exodus.
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Frankfort
Weber
Rioting Attends Georgia Governor's Retirement
Atlanta shows unrest as military guards protect John M. Maton after his noon retirement as Georgia governor. Crowds jeer former Gov Slaton and exclaim calls while police report an oathbound Knights of Mary Phagan group forming to oppose Slaton and Frank.
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Atlanta
Jene “i
John M. Maton
Cor Arier
Georgia
Leo M. Frank
Nearbeer
G. Ogden Persons
State Senate
Gov. Harris
Slaton
Frank
Mary Phagan
Marietta
Knights of
Artillery Duel In Mexico City Reports Explain Garrison Stand
Dispatches from Veracruz say Carranza officials are grieved by Gen Pablo Gonzales failure to enter the capital. Reports of an artillery duel with the Zapatistas indicate Vilis Zapata forces in Mexico City plan resistance to the invading Carranza army, and the situation is seen as worsening with new foreign investment feared to cause suffering.
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Vers Crus
Carranza
Pablo Gonzales
Gonzales
Zapatistas
Vilis- Zapata
Mexico City
Russians retreat as Austro Germans hold Lemberg
London reports continued Russian retreat in the east while French advance in the west. Fires from retreating Russians burn as Austro German forces establish themselves at Lemberg and signal a possible pause. German Gen Linsingen reportedly crossed the Dniester river south of the city, keeping the battle alive.
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London
Lemberg
the Duiester
Berlin
Linsingen
Jones Confessed to Eighteen Murders Before Hanging
In Birmingham the prisoner Alan Syd Jones, hanged in the county jail yard in June 55, left a note in his cell confessing to eighteen murders. He claimed responsibility for killing two white men, a Mobile and Ohio brake man and a Nebraska deputy sheriff, plus a Chinaman, a Mexican, and an Indian. The law executed Jones for his crimes.
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Birmingham
Alan Syd Jones
Mobile & Ohio
Nebraska
Jones
Bandits Tortured Woman Over $120 Gold in Los Angeles
Seven Mexican bandits broke into the home of Mrs. Louis Martines in Los Angeles, tied her to bed and burned her feet to force surrender of $120 in gold. They divided the loot but quarreled over equal shares and were captured by the police.
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Los Angeles
Cal
Louis Martines
Frolic with baby sister ends in fatal blaze
Ocean Springs reports a baby burned to death in her bed as mother failed to serve supper. A child, left to play, ignited mosquito netting over the crib. the mother, Mrs. A M Usha, tried to rescue the infant but suffered serious burns. Baby died after transport to New Orleans.
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Ocean Springs
A. M. Usha
Asher
New Orbana
Big Fire Destroys Corinth Bottling and Ice Cream Plants
A large blaze swept through multiple Corinth facilities including the Gay-Ola bottling works and the Corinth Ice Cream company building, with the steam plant and surrounding structures heavily damaged. Fire officials reported all boiler rooms and nearby storage were consumed as crews fought the flames and contained the spread. The incident damaged several adjacent businesses and disrupted local operations.
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Corinth Corinth
Corinth Steam Lea Dry
Gay-Ola Bottling Works
Corinth Ice Cream Company
Traveling salesman killed in early morning crash near Leland
Leland reports a fatal automobile accident at about 10 am June 25 involving traveling salesman C. B. Quekemeyer of Weaver Grocery. The car with Will Cook of Indianola turned turtle at town edge. Quekemeyer suffered crushed head and chest and was taken to King's Daughters Hospital in Greenville. Cook suffered no injuries.
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Leland
C. B. Quekemeyer
Weaver Grocery
Will Cook
Indianola
Quekemeyer
King’s Daughters’ Hospital
Greenville
Cook
Charbon Reported in Natchez District Mule Carcass
In Concordia parish and nearby areas new charbon reports emerge. A mule from the Pittsburgh Coal Company died with suspected charbon and was sent to Dr E M Heeck, state veterinarian at Starkville. Dr Rauck confirmed the diagnosis, noting the specimen contained charbon.
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Natchez
Maiches
Ferriday
Concordia Parish
Pittsburgh
E. M Heeck
Starkville
Rauck
Creamery Caretaker At A. and M. College
The creamery at the A. and M. College is under active management with ongoing care and supervision to ensure proper operation and upkeep of dairy facilities. The article notes attentive staff overseeing daily processes.
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A. & M. College
Officials Fight Charbon in Adams County
In Natchez Adams County and city health officials launch a desperate effort to halt charbon spread. Dr M E Alderman, recently elected stock commissioner and government staffer, directs the fight in the vicinity.
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Charbon
Natchez —County
Adams County
M. E
Fatal shooting after work dispute in town
A 21 year old Negro named Frank Frazier shot and killed Henry Thornton a young white man near here. After a talk about work Thornton went to the Negro's home unarmed and was shot twice with a shotgun as he approached the house. Frazier fled, bloodhounds were used in the search.
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Frank Frazier
Henry Thornton
Jane
Thornton
Megro
Thornie
Frasier Rao
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