Americans Bound for Petrograd in Mission to Russia
The Navy announces the arrival at a Russian port of the American commission to Russia led by Elihu Root. The group, arriving June 4 after leaving Washington May 15, aims to pledge skilled aid and aid rehabilitation to the new democratic government, with several military and diplomatic aides aboard. The mission intends to bolster the provisional government and steady its leadership as they travel overland to the Pacific coast and then to the Orient. The delegation includes John R. Mott Cyrus I McCormick Samuel R. Gorton James Duncan Charles Edward Trussell Major General Slugh J Beott Rear Admiral James H Glennon Colonel R E L Michael and others.
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Washington
Navy Department
American Commission
Russa
Elihu Root
Russia
United States
Wilson
Root
Pacific Coast
Orient
Petrograd
Ameri
Mr. Root
John R. Mott
Cyrus I. McCormick
Samuel R. Gertron
James Duncan
Charles Edward Trussell
James H. Glennon
R. E. L. Michael
Staf
William V. Judson
T. Gentry Mott
Charles IR. Crane
Basil Miles
Stanley Washburn
United States Army
Eugene Prince
Allen County Sheriff Recovers Stolen Watch
Lima June 4 United Press reports the Allen County Sheriff recovered a stolen watch tied to a 1910 riot. Michael Molleran, an one armed laborer, was arrested and arraigned on July 30 in Justice Jamillon court and posted a $500 bond. The watch was found at Reel's pawnshop on Market street and linked to Holleran who pawned it for $2.50 on September 1.
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Chas. Daniels
Bley
Michael Molleran
Justice Jamillon
Eley
Molleran
Holleran
Registration for 10 Million Young Americans Under Way
Washington reports final preparations for tomorrow's registration of more than 10,000,000 young Americans. Brigadier General Crowder and Attorney General Gregory promise strict enforcement against those who interfere. Appeals go out to Patriotic and Defense societies to aid compliance and uphold the president’s proclamation.
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Washington
Crowder
Gregory
Ohe
Justice Department
National Committee of Patriotic and Defense Societies
More Officers Training Camps Announced for August to November
Washington reports a second series of officers training camps to run Aug through Nov in eight locations to prepare the next increment of 500,000 men. Eligibility mirrors the first series with emphasis on applicants over 31 and smaller intake. ages 20 years 9 months to 44 are eligible. Applications due June 15 to July 15 to department commanding generals.
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Washington
McCain
Line of March for Patriotic Parade to Be Held in Piqua
A marching line and schedule for a Tuesday evening patriotic parade in Piqua is announced. Third Division forms on High Street west of Downing. line of march runs from Downing to Water, Wayne, Union, Main, North, and Green, ending at Public Square. Formation times set for 7:00 PM with many local unions and groups listed to participate. In case of rain services move to Greene Street or Grace M. E. church.
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Piqua
High Street
Downing
Water Street
Water
Wayne Street
Wayne
Union
Main
North Street
Green Street
Creene
Public Square
G. A. St
Dunkle
High
Downing Streets
Greene Street
Grace M. E. Church
Red Cross Meeting After Call to Colors Parade
After the Call to Colors parade Tuesday evening a meeting will be held at the Greene Street M E church to perfect the permanent organization of a Red Cross Chapter in this city. The charter is here and efforts will push rapid, strong membership to begin immediate work.
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RED Cross
Greene Street M. BE
Ipeal
Kidnappers Will Reach Custody In Springfield Case
Springfield, June 4 United Press a 1id month old Lloyd Keet son of retired banker J Holland Keet is due in custody today police report locating three men about 30 miles from Springfield in the Ozark foothills Judge Johnson warned Keet to disclose all facts to avoid grand jury action Neighbors Mrs S Se Palmer and daughter Gladys saw three men near Meadow Moor the night of the abduction Keet blames overzealous friends for his failure to recover the child police and detectives have dropped the search and ransom money is believed handed over by the financier to the abductors awaiting the situation to settle
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United Press
Springfield
Little Lloyd Keet
J. Holland Keet
Ozark
Johnson
Criminal Court
Keet
Habby Liodd Keet
S. Se. Palmer
Gladys
Meadow More
Kreet
Weet
Greene County
Fractured Ankle Follows Shawnee Bridge Fall
James Hulsey, an elderly resident of Second Street, was badly hurt at the south approach of Shawnee bridge in Shawnee this morning. He stepped on a loose board, fell into a ditch being opened for a pipeline, and sustained a compound fracture of his right ankle. Crow and Wallers were summoned and their ambulance transported him to the hospital for treatment.
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James Hulsey
Second Street
Shawnee Bridge
Shawnee
Hulsey
Crow & Waller's
Dynamite Thief On The Loose In Chicago South Side
Police track a new dynamite thief after a South Side break in. Eight sticks of dynamite and 200 feet of fuse were stolen. Authorities fear aliens may be behind the raid due to registration hurdles for dynamite. The theft sparks fears of potential factory or public building attacks.
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Chicago
Tax Notices Good News for Piqua Taxpayers
Taxpayers due this month will see a reduction of over ten percent from December figures. The market road assessment, ruled unconstitutional by the Supreme Court and now refunded, explains the lower amounts. Piqua collectors hold the records and can show each taxpayer the exact reduction in their case.
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Supreme Court
Piqua
Tanner Likely to Resign from Active Horse World
United Press reports Doc Tanner, famed in racing, probable to resign with the sale of the Billings stable. He had built many champions and long led the Curl Neck Harness outfit since its formation, devoting effort to grooming top horses.
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United Press
New York
Doc Tanner
Billings
Champion
Tanner
Tie
Uarness
Storms Forecast Cooler Weather Soon In Possum Hollow
An observer reports possible showers and thunderstorms late Monday and Tuesday in Possum Hollow, with cooler weather expected afterward. Hot conditions return June 7 to 9 as the forecasted pattern shifts back to heat.
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Possum Hollow
G. W. SG
Baron Rosen Urges Peace Conference For Russia
Baron Rosen former Russian ambassador to the United States and ex member of the empire's council calls for a diplomatic conference with the Entente and United States to seek a peace basis with the Central Powers. He says Russia faces anarchy and must exit before a ruinous war ends the country, praising the Russian revolution for freeing nations from murderous hype and urging a shift from aims of total enemy ruin to a dignified settlement.
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Petrograd
Boron Rosen
United States
Council of the Empire
Russia
Baron Rosen
Wilson
British, Germans gain ground but cannot hold front
Fierce fighting rages in Lens Arras and Cherisy sectors as British and German forces win and lose ground amid strong counterattacks. British take prisoners south of the Souchez river, then regain most lost ground. French and German clashes continue near Soissons Champagne. Italian and Balkan fronts see reduced violence while Elkus arrives in Zurich from Berne.
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London
Lens
Arras
Souchez
Cherisy
Soissons
Champagne
Paris
Kymnitsa
Sofia
Seres
Covington business man Elam Inman ends life at home
In Covington Sunday noon Elam Inman, about 60, a shoe dealer and repairer, killed himself with natural gas after his wife left for church. Mrs Inman found him under a blanket in the house. Neighbors and physicians failed to revive him. The community mourns, honoring Mrs Inman as a Christian woman.
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Covington
Elam Inman
Ife
Tinian
L. C. Neth
Crampton
Noths
Inman
Inman & Barnhart
Covington and
Germans Repulsed Near Paris In Ongoing Fighting
June 4 report says scattered German attacks around Hurtebise Craonne Chevreux and northwest of Cerry were repulsed. French forces on the Meuse Flills conducted a raid taking several prisoners. In Chemin Des Dames sector artillery operations continued on both sides.
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Paris
Hurtebise
Craonne
Chevreux
Cerry
Meuse Flills
Chemin Des Dames
Busch widow plans 100000 bond purchase in Liberty issue
Mrs Lilly Busch widow of Adolphus Busch says she will acquire 100000 in Liberty bonds increasing the Busch family total to 500000. August Busch son announced the plan as she personally helps wounded German soldiers in Munich.
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ST. Louis
Munich
Germany
Lilly Busch
Adolphus Busch
August A. Busch
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Jos. J. Welsh
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Moulders’ Union
Plumbers’ Union
Carpetery and Jormers’ Union
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Granite Cutters Union
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Aie
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P. O. Elks
Piqua ‘Tribe
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F. O. Eagles, Jr
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Tempest Pot
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