Italian Counteroffensive Drives Austrians From Piave Front
On the Piave river front from Montello to the Adriatic the defeated Austro-Hungarians recross the river in disorder as Italian troops close in. The retreat spans 33 miles with losses estimated at 180,000. Austrian bridges swept away by floods and Italian guns and Allied air power press the pursuit. British and French forces aided the Italians, who fought bravely from theMontello plateau to the Adriatic.
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Rome
Piave
Montello
Adriatic
Italy
Adriatic Sea
Victor Emmanuel
Asiago
Julian Alps
Venetia
Bolely
Circus Wreck Toll Estimated At 85 Dead
Sixty-two bodies identified with 60 missing and 24 dead in Gary Indiana after a circus wreck six miles west of town. Fire and crash left charred remains as officials prepare lists and inquests. Relatives seek identification while Showmen’s League aids the injured. plans for a common grave lot for unidentified victims.
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Gary
Ind
Dane
Hagentark-Wal Circus
Here
Hammond
Edward N. Ballard
Whipple
Michigan Central
Gustav Krauss
Alonzo K. Sargent
Greene
Lake County
Sargent
Kalamazoo
Mich
Grace Jessup
Toledo
Leroy
New York
Chicago
Showman’s League
Liberty motor hailed as war’s greatest success
June 24 Little Rock reports the Liberty engine praised after reports from Chicago claim it will aid Allied victory. Official tests show the motor powering heavy planes to high altitudes and speeds of 130 to 150 mph, enabling heavier aircraft with greater range. The Capitol Hill area is now a military town as Camp Pike troops arrive. The Arkansas Athletic Club building is lent to military authorities for soldiers off duty, keeping social life alive while casualties occur nearby.
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Little Rock
Chicago
FE. M. Rowe
Berlin
Liberty
Camp Pike
Southern hospitality expands at Camp Pike officers clubs
Officers at Camp Pike enjoy growing entertainment and social scenes with local clubs planning to open to enlisted men. Young ladies increasingly supply cars for rides to events, while escorts tailgate back in "daddy's car" after evenings. New arrivals report the warm Southern welcome.
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Camp Pike
Daddy
Nevada County 5 Working in Earnest During War Effort
The president's message of the part we are to play in the world war was carried to the remotest parts of the bounty yesterday by ten speakers who made a total of 22 speeches to the public.
War Savings Stamp drive draws large crowds in county
Speakers visited doubtful areas urging support for War Savings Stamps. Prescott advertisers donate space to W S S displays while many residents join the Limit Club by buying 500 to 1000 dollars worth of stamps. J A Callaway of Emmet bought 1000 dollars today, setting an example for others.
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Prescott
Seek Farm Laborers Who Have Crops Laid By
Little Rock June 24 Modern business methods let firms track matters of interest to their trade Contractors building the picric acid plant in Little Rock have struggled to secure enough labor They scour the state and now read county papers to find notices that crops are laid by Agents are sent to persuade farmers to work until harvest for Uncle Sam and help start the plant promptly
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Little Rock
Uncle Sam
Five Arkansas Killed in Action in War Department List
The War Department casualty roll shows six Arkansas men killed in action. Names listed include Sergeant Carl E. Gross of Morrisbog, Corporal Benjamin J. Hambike, Private Ranzie Adams of Par, Private Skelton B. Beatty of Kansas City, Private Willie L. Rowland of Arkansas Gazette area, with the usual terse timing not provided.
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Arkansas
Prence
War Department
Arkansans
Arkansi
Carl E. Gross
Moburg
Benjamin J. Hamb
Ike City
Ranzie Adams
Skelton B. Beatty
Sas City
Willie L. Rowland
Arkansas Gazette
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Liberty Motor
Capitol
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National War Savings
National War Savings Committee
Bank OF Prescott Ozan Mercantile CO
Kaiser
Nevada County
France
Hone
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