Duma Orders Immediate Offensive and Strong Front Action
The Duma adopted a resolution demanding immediate offensive action with Germany or risk treason to Russia's allies. American and British officials held talks with Russian leaders in Moscow and Kiev, planning visits and conferences to revise war aims. Front reports cite minor raids, trench incidents near Hurtebise, and ongoing artillery duels in Macedonia as Entente forces push into Thessaly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russia
Elihu Root
Alexander J. Guebkoff
Munitions Durean
Francis
Moscow
Kiev
Qolessa
Roumania
Glenneen
Scott
Stad
London
France
Hurtebise
Macedonia
Entente
Thessaly
Zeppelin Raids Cause Deaths and Damage in Coast Attack
June 13 two killed and sixteen injured as Zeppelins raid coast towns. One airship crossed Venus coast at 2 pm dropping bombs. another attacked West Anglia at 10 pm and was brought down by Royal Flying Corps after bombing open areas. All crew killed. large crowds witnessed the destruction. funeral today at Riverside cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Winier
Zeppelin
Venus
West Anglia
Thimes
Royal Flying Corps
Zepelin
Hou
Specrs
Prominent Troy Citizen Dies in Ohio
Troy Ohio June 1 Henry Thompson leading Troy businessman died at 7 45 Saturday morning at his residence on May street. Born October 8 1879 near Saginaw Michigan he came to Troy in 1880 joining Allan Wheeler company and remained until his death. Married October 12 1904 to Bessie Coleman he is survived by his mother Mrs T F Thompson several sisters and a brother. He was vestryman of Trinity church member of Franklin lodge Joana A M Troy Scottist Rite Masons and Troy Club. He had health issues and recently underwent appendicitis surgery but developed Brights disease.
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Troy
Ohio
Henry Thompson
May Street
Miami County
Kew
Mr. Thompson
Saginaw
Mich
Cayuga Lake
Johnson
N. Y
Wiliams College
Williamstown
Allan & Wheeler Companys
Bessie Coleman
Mary Warner
T. FP. Thompson
Leonard A. Wheeler
Trey
8. Adams
New York City
QO. OK. Throckmorton
Wichita
Kas
Tom Thompeson
Fort White
Fla
Thompson
Trinity Episcopal Church
Franklin Lodge
Joana A. M
Scott
Snappy Town: Elizabeth Young Improves After Illness
Miss Elizabeth Young shows marked improvement after a two week illness. Earl Chambers enlists in the regular army hospital corps. Walter Mouch rushed to Toledo due to a serious injury to his brother from a machine incident with a fourteen stitch forehead wound. Lell rests easier. James Lloyd Lima Jacob Cook Joe Koehler John Woehnle arrested for intoxication. Elmer Woodford jailed for petty larceny. L. Neth of Stelzer & Neth bedridden after exertion lifting a sand barrel. ill for a week and in considerable pain.
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Walter Mouch
Toledo
James Lloyd
Lima
Jacob Cook
Joe Koehler
John Woehnle
This City
Neth
Stelzer & Neth
Ness
Manufacturers to raise 25000 for Red Cross drive in Piqua
A city manufacturers committee met at the Piqua Club and planned a Red Cross fund drive to raise Piqua's share of the national effort. The goal is 25000 or more, with larger subscriptions encouraged, while the official Red Cross drive solicits gifts from 1 to larger sums. Dayton has pledged 250000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Piqua Club
Pigqua
Red Cross
Piqua
Canton Housewives Take On Intensive War Training
Canton women begin two week intensive war training led by Herbert C. Hoover to study food economy and protect supplies. They will elect officers, exchange ideas, and operate demonstration canning centers as part of a nationwide conservation push.
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Canton
Herbert C. Hoover
The
Canton Women's League For War Economany
Red Cross Drive Boosts Piqua Support with Large Promises
Cincinnati sources report a Red Cross fundraising push in Piqua with a goal of at least $50,000 from the city and a larger regional total. Representatives will visit local businesses and residents, urging immediate contributions to help America and soldiers. Early totals show $5,250 raised by noon, with $25,000-plus anticipated by midweek as the drive continues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Piqua
Cincinnati
America
Atlas Underwear Co
L. M. Flesh
The
Superior Underwear Co
the Meteor Co
Red Cross
Surgical India
Commission For Relief
Belgium
Catalonia Crisis Rises as Spain Faces Widespread Strikes
June report notes Catalonia pushes for independence amid government opposition. Strikes loom in Asturias as rail and industry pressure wages rise 15 to 25 percent in three months. Coal shortages hamper trains while submarine warfare souring exports adds to Spain’s external strain. Despite this, Spain hopes the new premier can find a solution.
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Biscay
Spain
Uncle Sam's soldiers to have best there is says Baker
In FT Harrison Indiana June 18 1917 Uncle Sam outlines a war recreation program to better entertain and rehabilitate soldiers. James Edward Rogers heads the effort for 8000 to 10000 men at the post including 5200 officers in training from Ohio Indiana Kentucky and West Virginia. The scheme aims to restore ties to home religion and fraternal life and provides wholesome recreation while preventing saloon influence. Indianapolis mothers attempted soldier adoption but were redirected to constructive local work.
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Benjamin Harrison
Ind
Uncle Sam
War Recreation
James Edward Rogers
Baker
Ohio
Indiana
Kentucky
West Virginia
Indianapolis
Rogers
Tie
War Recreation Bureau
Hve
Ft. Harrison
Organization of Home Guards Task for Governor Cox
Columbus June 18 A task confronting Governor Cox is the organization of home guards throughout Ohio to protect lives and property and safeguard national interests in the absence of the national guard and other troops. Under new Congress law governors will pass on formations and receive arms and equipment to distribute to eligible units.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Cox
United States
National Guard
Ohio
Congress
Germany
Home Guards
Red Cross Commission to Aid France and Belgium
A Red Cross Commission led by Major Grayson M. P. Murphy departs for France to study relief work for civilians, tuberculosis control, and medical needs. Immediate needs include ambulances, blankets, medicines, tents, clothing, and supplies totaling hundreds of millions in relief efforts.
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Red Cross
Grayson M. P. Murphy
Red Cross War Council
France
Red Cross Com
Francce
America
New Candidate for Council in Third Ward
George Stedman consents to run for city council but names are late for the primary ballot. He is a factory worker with strong city ties and would bring studied consideration to council duties. Also reported is the death of Mrs. Elizabeth Burkhardt, widow of George Burkhardt, who passed away Thursday at her daughter's home in Covington. Funeral was held Sunday at Covington with Rev. Brant officiating and interment at Highland Cemetery.
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George Stedman
Stedman
Iie
Piqua
Elizabeth Burkhardt
George Burkhardt
Drees
Covington
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Riverside Cemetery
Elizabeth Young
Earl Chambers
Hospital Corps
Regular Army
Elmer Woodford
Red Cross Organization
Dayton
Frank CG. Boudy
Denver
Grand Lodge of Ohio
Doudy
Memorial Hall
Henry V. Borst
Amsterdam
Cleveland
Cleveland Indians
Brooklyn Dodgers
Ivan Olson
Dodgers
Chillicothe
Logan
Franklin and Pickaway County
Circleville
Pickaway County
Cowan
Samuel, Mather
Mather
City War Commission
Myron T. Herrick
U. S
Portsmouth
Adelbert College
Western Reserve University
Edwards
Paris
Catalonia
Barcelona
Asturias
Bay
American Red Cross
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