Solons Debate Food Control Bill In Congress
Parliament progress on a food control bill as House votes loom and Senate debates intensify. Senator Kenyon defends wartime powers while Gore Reed and Vardaman warn of price drops famine and government overreach. Critics urge limits and exemptions to preserve business.
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Washington
Congress
Nebate
House
Senate
Kenyon
Gore
Reed
Vardaiman
Borah
Senator Gore
Representative Meeker
Missouri
Hoover
Lenroot
Wisconsin
Lever
Troover
Kahn
California
Republican
Belsium
New Automobile Laws Enacted in 1917 Session
The 1917 Illinois legislative session enacted fresh motor vehicle rules effective this month. Key provisions set speed limits with fines, require lights from sunset to sunrise, regulate headlights to avoid glare, criminalize theft-related offenses, and allow courts to suspend licenses after violations. Additional items cover penalties for theft of vehicles or horses and restrictions on driving during intoxication with possible driver’s license suspensions. Local items note a man’s intoxication arrest, a Zion Reform church lawn fete, and the G A R reunion trip to Troy.
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Signa Automobile Chih
Tatil I
Lie
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Government urged to pool coal and transport under federal control
The Federal Trade Commission urged government control as the only remedy for rising coal prices and shortages. It proposed pooling coal and coke production with full cost plus a uniform profit, and national pooling of rail and water transportation under presidential direction. The report warned of widespread suffering next winter and inflation from speculative coal pricing.
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Washington
Federal Trade Commission
Commission
United States
Murderer Wanted Back from Italy in Cruel Murder Case
New York police probe a nationwide girl disappearance scandal after Ruth Cruger, an eighteen year old high school student, was found murdered. Grace Humiston presses to bring Alfredo Cocchi back from Italy, claiming his statement could expose key suspects and shift the case’s sensational focus. Marie Cocchi, wife of the fugitive, is questioned for possible links to the disappearance.
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New York
Wood
Ruth Cruwer
Yeead
Grace Humiston
Ruth Cruger
Miss Cruger
di Mel
Cocchi
Marie Cocchi
Marie Cocchi, Wife of the Fugitive, Was Questioned At the District Attorney
Bsne
TAPS SOUND FOR VETERAN KELLY
William Wilson Kelley died this morning at his home on West Doon Street in Piqua. Born in Philadelphia on April 26, 1835, he lived in Piqua since 1838 and served in the Grand Army of the Republic. Survived by wife Martha E. Kelley, son Joseph B. Kelley, daughter Loretta M. Prunean, sister Wanna Seary, stepsons Nelson Kelley, Arthur and Howard Duncan. Funeral Saturday at 2:30 PM at the home, burial Forest Will cemetery, Rev. Neale officiating.
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William Wilson
Amelia C. F
Virginia
Wanna Seary
Avyereville
Ohio
Nelson Kelley
Chica_go
Arthur
Howard Duncan
Amelia C. IL
Forest Will Cemetery
Mr. Neale
Submarine Toll Heavy Against Great Britain
June 21 report from London says twenty seven British vessels over 1600 tons and five under that tonnage were sunk by German U boats this week with no fishing boats lost. The Gay State and Eile among ships sunk carried large war cargos. Boston men among crews. In France British forces recaptured trenches east of Arras. Germans gained ground near Champagne and Monchy le Preux. Italians advance on Asiago plateau with over 1000 taken. Macedonian front shows increased artillery activity. Greece acts to expel German propagandists including ex premiers and staff.
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London
Germany
British Admiralty
Warren Line
Boston
Dempster
France
Arras
Champagne
Monchy-le-Preux
Ailette
Moulin-de-Lafiaux
Lens
Asiago
Trentino
Rome War Office
Cerna
Monastir
Greece
President to appoint export control board in food bill delay
June 21 report states President Wilson will name a board of export control to regulate and advise on licensing under the new export licensing bill. The measure aims to forbid shipments to European neutrals unless approved, effectively allowing embargoes by product. Congress delays have hindered feeding neutrals, risking grain shortages for Allies and the United States in the war effort.
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Washington
Wilson
Licensing Bureau
Congress
United States
Piqua Wins 1918 Eagle State Convention Vote
MAIUON Ohio June 21 Piqua wins the 1918 Eagle State Convention vote with 248 to 197 over Marietta. E J Graneer past worthy president of Piqua Acrie is elected a delegate to the Grand Acrie in Buffalo the first week in August. Geor Gerstmyer sec y.
Belle Warnehm dies near Piqua in 1917
Mrs Belle Karnehm widow of Henry Karnehm died at her home six miles southeast of Piqua on Peterson Pike at 5 oclock Wednesday evening June 20 1917 She was born January 14 1858 in Miami county and had joined Union Baptist church thirty years ago Surviving are three sons Harrys Charles and Frank One son Stanley died in 1898 Funeral held Friday at Union Baptist Church conducted by Revs Bagby and Farraw Mr and Mrs Lee Hetzler visited Piqua en route to Dallas Texas from Wellsville Troy Times report
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Belle Karnehm
Henry Karnehm
Piqua
Peterson Pike
Bielle Warnehm
Miami County
Union Baptist Church
Trenty Karnehm
Stanley Karnehm
Harrys
Charles
Frank
Bagby and
Farraw
Fatal Accident at Rail Road Crossing East of Wapakoneta
WAPAKONETA June 21 One dead and another fatally injured in a derailment of a motor hand car used by T and O G railroad section men east of the city shortly after noon. Zack Sheaks the driver died instantly. Wm Wessels riding with him may also die. The crash occurred near Doseck's crossing as the car struck a rock and left the rails. Three men rode the car. Emrick survived. Wessels sustained a gash above the eye and a bruised foot.
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Wapakoneta
O. G. Railroad
Zack Sheaks
Wm. Wessels
Sheaks
East Pearl Street
Gilbert Sheaks
St. Marys
T. and
D. C
Lakeview
O. G
Slater
D. T. and I. Railroad
T. and GO
Slater Junction
William Emrick
C. H
A. K
Emrick
Wessels
Perry Street
Piqua Mourns Frances Fleming Longtime Editor Dies
A wave of sorrow sweeps Piqua as Frances Hansam Fleming dies at 5 10 PM after a yellow jaundice illness of over three months. She was a leader in the Piqua Bible Society, St James Episcopal Church, treasurer of the Ohio Women's Newspaper Association, and former society editor for The Piqua Daily Press. Funeral set for Saturday at St James with interment at Forest Hill. viewing Friday afternoon at 508 South Wayne Street.
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Piqua
Grim Reaper
Frances Hansam Fleming
Miss Fleming
H. G. Fleming
South Wayne Street
D. M. Fleming
Charles Adams
Los Angeles
Calif
Harry G
William Fieming
Paul Donahue
Pittsburgh
John P. Hart
Iarry Lehneyer
Melen Fieming
Robert. Fleming
Piqua Bible Society
St. James Episcopal Church
Ohio Women's Newspaper Association
Piqua Dispatch
Dispatch
Miss Wieming
Daily Call
Society Ediptor
Piqua Daily Press
Piqua Press Publishing Company
W. H. Allison
Forest Hill Cemetery
Private Prince Jr Returns to City Recruiting Duty
Snappy Town reports Private W. J. Prince Jr. of Company GC Third Ohio National Guard returning from Columbus and resuming duty at Market Square recruiting station likely for an extended period. County Treasurer H. B. Scott to collect taxes in Piqua June 25 26 27 from 9 am to 3 pm. QO Himmelright is gravely ill at home on West Ash. James Tweed improving at hospital from appendicitis and to Kokomo Ind. with his mother when able. Tent pole makers at Piqua Handle Co. idle due to brass ferrule shortage. Miami County anti conservancy board to meet at James Ward Keyt’s office.
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W. J. Prince Jr
Ohio National Guard
Columbus
Market Square
H. EB. Scott
Piqua
Sa. m
James Tweed
Kokomo
Ind
Miami County Anti-Conservancy Board
James Ward Keyt
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Ife
Zion Reformed Church
Eorner Wayne
Miami Streets
Miblic
Troy
Alain
Bordier
Italy
Kelly
Shipping Board
General Goethals
EAGLE
The
Belle Warnehm
Lee Hetzler
Dallas
Texas
B. F. Robbins
Wellsville
Troy Times
QO. H. Himmelright
West Ash Street
Piqua Handle Company
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