Sims Put In Charge Of Allied Naval Fleets
Washington reports Vice Admiral Sims takes command of allied naval forces in Irish waters during the Irish district vacancy. He will act on his own initiative to coordinate with French and British navies and push anti submarine efforts while in European waters. Destroyers road to British ports and Jupiter sails to a French port with supplies as ships reassessed.
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Washington
London
Navy Department
Sims
Department
Paris
Admiral Sims
Jupiter
Hind No Mote in Murder Case
New Brunswick New Jersey June 20 No motive has been disclosed or yet for the murder of John Vincent Piger a Rutgers college graduate student whose body was found near here after four months missing. Dr William J Condon a physician and army officer is under arrest at Chattanooga charged with the crime Detective James F Striker said sensational developments and sufficient evidence to convict. Condon has been prominent in society and politics in this city He was a lieutenant and assistant surgeon in the United States army in the Philippines and Japan 1900 to 1912 and a captain in the New Jersey national guard for ten years after that Mrs Condon is nervous and refuses to speak Piper paid his expenses by work and supported his wife and two children He was 24. Condon 38.
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New Brunswick
N. J
John Vincent Piger
Rutgers College
Here
William J. Condon
United States Army Medical Corps
Chattanooga
Tenn
James F. Striker
Piper
Condean
United States Army
Philippines
Japan
New Jersey National Guard
Condon
Vermont
Sle
Dr. Condon
London
Spain
Daily Express
Barcelona
Alfonso
Russia
Dato
Madrid
New York
Russian Mission Gets Warm Welcome
Washington welcomed the Russian diplomatic mission headed by Ambassador Doris Rakhmetieff with enthusiasm. Secretary Lansing and officials greeted them as crowds cheered in the streets and honked cars. After rest they dined at a provided residence, with plans to meet Secretary Lansing and President Wilson at the White House to deliver the new Russian government’s message. Lieutenant Gen. Roop will convey military greetings to Secretary Baker.
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Washington
Doris Rakhmetieff
Lansing
Russia
White House
Wilson
Roop
Baker
Merchant crewmen arrested over six bombs found
New Orleans dispatch reports Hein rich Jahn and Emile Bepplein crew members aboard a merchant ship in port were arrested after federal agents found six bombs and other explosives at their lodging on Tuesday.
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New Orleans
Heinrich Jahn
Emile Bepplein
Hoover Outlines Food Control Plan to Senators
At the Capitol, Hoover presented four basic measures for wartime food control amid sharp questioning by Gore Reed and Vardaman. He urged export regulation distribution mobilization of Americans for economy and warned that without controls allied food prospects would worsen. He noted profits by speculators and expected quick House action, while stressing voluntary measures and limited government regulation.
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Hoover
Washington
Congress
Herbert C. Hoover
Capitol
Gore
Reed
Vardaman
Senate
Chamberlain
House
Mr. Hoover
America
Prine
MPADOC PRAISES BOY SCOUTS WORK
New York June 20 The 235000 boy scouts of America who solicited last week for liberty bonds turned in subscriptions totaling 15480350 pledged by about 125000 individuals announced by James E West chief scout executive West called the campaign one of the best object lessons in organizing boys Treasury Secretary William G McAdoo called Wonderful Record praising the boy scouts manliness energy and patriotic spirit shown in the drive and his pleasure at buying bonds during a cross country trip the campaign inspired renewed admiration for the sports
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New York
Boy Scouts of America
Liberty Loan
James E. West
West
William McAdoo
Secretary of the Treasury
Scout National
Shortage of Freight Cars Cuts By One Third
New York June 20 The nations freight car shortage has been reduced about one third since May 1 when the rail road war board assumed control The American Railway association reports the shortage stood at 148 627 cars on May 1 and 105 127 on June 1 The decline is credited to the prompt response of shippers and railroads to war board suggestions for efficient use of equipment For four months before May 1 congestion had been rising
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New York
Railroad War Board
American Railway Association
War Board
Japanese Vessels in Atlantic Trade Shift
Washington reports submarine inroads in trans Atlantic shipping may push Japanese ships into the Atlantic trade. The U S government is negotiating for removal of tannare from the Pacific to the Atlantic. Japan controls about 2,000,000 tons of oceangoing ships that could be redirected to Atlantic routes.
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Washington
Japan
Pacific
Atlantic
Appoint Food Controller in Canada announced
OTTAWA Ont June 20 W J Hanna appointed food controller of Canada announced in the house Tuesday by Premier Borden.
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Ottawa
Ont
W. J. Hanna
Canada
Borden
Sinking of Standard Oil Tanker John D Archbold
New York June 20 the oil tank steamship John D Archbold of Standard Oil Co was sunk by a submarine. Four crew members are listed as lost with a 42 man crew and 12 Americans aboard. An armed guard aboard the ship survived along with three crew members missing and several details of departure from New York for Havre and Rouen France.
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New York
John D. Archbold
Standard OH Company
Archbold
France
Jose Lorenzo
Gregorio Souza
Domingo Lagoa
Standard Oil Company
Newport News
Havre
Rouen
H. BR. Thompson
Armed Guard
Washington
State Department
Belgian mission finishes its work
The Belgian war mission in Washington says its work here is complete, having expressed gratitude to American officials for aid to Belgium’s stricken people. Officials seek active support beyond perfunctory aid and plan to visit other cities to deepen the Belgium U S bond and discuss war aspirations.
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Washington
Belgium
Exploiting Women on War Contracts Protest Presented
A National Women's Trade Union League committee charged that war work on government contracts exploits women workers and violates labor standards. The report was presented to White House officials and several cabinet members on Tuesday. all secretaries promised investigations.
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Washington
White House
National Women's Trade Union League
Rumor of Republic in Spain Gains Momentum
London reports the Spanish republican movement growing rapidly amid political chaos and economic strain. Madrid signs note mounting unrest as arrests occur and rioting surfaces while King Alfonso reputedly considers a republic and accepts the idea, prompting fears of a broader revolution.
Sweden Stays Neutral Through Full Sacrifices Warned
Sweden reaffirms commitment to independence and impartial neutrality to avoid entering World War. A special commission led by H De Lagercrantz and Axel Robert Nordvall released extracts from Foreign Minister Lindmann's speech noting Sweden may face obstacles and sacrifices but aims to endure to prevent great suffering and participation in the war.
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Wasitiington
Sweden
H. de Lagercrantz
Axel Robert Nordvall
Lindmann
Red Cross fund growth at New York luncheon
New York on June 20 reports total Red Cross subscriptions nearing 20 million in the first two campaign days. New contributions of 4.426 million were announced. Mayors Mitchel and J. P. Morgan led teams each reporting over one million dollars. Guggenheim Bros 500,000. J. W. Seligman 100,000. Union Carbide 250,000. C. K. G. Billings 50,000. plus many 25,000 gifts with scriptions.
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New York
Red Cross Fund
Red Cross
Mitchel
J. P. Morgan
Guggenheim Bros
J. and
W. Seligman
Union Carbide Company
C. K. G. Billings
Chicago Yacht Joins Government Fleet in War Service
The yacht Lydonia sailed Tuesday to the North Sea to be turned over to the government for war service. Commanded by Capt. J. Jacobsen, the 20 man crew accompanies a vessel once owned by William A. Lydon and once among Chicago harbor’s finest yachts.
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Chicago
Lydonia
North Sea
J. Jacobsen
William A. Lydon
Illinois camp to grant 1860 officer commissions
At Ort Sheridan Illinois officers reserve corps camp announces 460 new regular army second lieutenants without exams plus 100 for quartermaster training. Combined with 1,300 from Illinois camp, 1,860 of 4,600 trainees will receive commissions for service, likely among first to go to France. High practice scores cited from Illinois regiments with 200 yard results.
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Ort Sheridan, NL
Officers’ Reserve Corps
Quartermaster Corps
Illinois
France
Countess Divorce Testimony Reveals Harsh Russian Estate
Countess Eleanor Patterson Gizycka testifies in Chicago on Tuesday about neglect and unhappiness at her husband Count Gizycka’s Russian estate. She describes a decaying castle, unpaid servants, and a husband focused on drink and women. Her income of 20,000 dollars a year funded the estate and bills.
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Chicago
Eleanor Patterson
Josef Gizyvka
Eleanor Medill Patterson
Charles M. Thomson
Washington
Gizycka
Rockford Slackers Go to Trial Monday
Federal Judge K. M. Landis issues a warrant for petit jury venire for next Monday in Freeport Illinois as a grand jury weighs indictments against 130 I. W. W agitators and others arrested in Rockford for anti conscription riots during registration day. Prosecution will be led by Charles F. Cline James R. Glass and Robert T. Neill.
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Chicago
K. M. Landis
Freeport
Rockford
Charles F. Cline
James R. Glass
Robert T. Neill
Navy Socks Contract Awards Tap 3.56 Million Pairs
The navy department awarded contracts on Tuesday for 3,561,200 pairs of navy socks to eighteen firms nationwide. The knit goods committee of the council of national defense guided the awards, with average prices about 15 cents for cotton and 25 cents for woolen socks.
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Washington
Navy Department
Council of National Defense
Halfback Enrolls as Yeoman in Navy at Great Lakes
Chicago June 20 George T Gordon known as Kitty Gordon star halfback for the Chicago University football team has joined the naval reserve. He enrolled at the U S naval training station Great Lakes as a first class yeoman and has been assigned to duty in the station canteen.
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Chicago
George T. Gordon
Kitty” Gordon
Chicago University
Gordon
United States Naval Training Station
Great Lakes
Austrian cabinet resigns after prolonged cabinet council
London dateline reports that Vienna papers say after a long cabinet council on Monday night the entire cabinet will present its resignation to the Emperor on Tuesday.
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London
Reutera
Amsterdam
Vienna
Expressmen robbed of cash and diamonds in train heist
Two armed men in handkerchiefs attacked the Adams Express car on Chicago Burlington and Quincy Train No 3 in the yards. They bound Ward Smiley and A R Andrews, stole between 25000 and 30000 dollars, then fled near Harrison station. Diamonds reportedly missing. police question Smiley and Andrews. rope evidence disputed.
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Chicago
Adams Express
Chicago, Burlington and Quincy
Ward R. Smiley
R. Andrews
Smiley
Andrews
Jon
Harrison Station
Charter vessels chartered for Russian supply fleet
Washington June 20 Two vessels were chartered to Russia for transporting part of the 300000 tons of Russian supplies waiting in New York. Other ships will be allocated to the Russians as they become available. The Russian port will be icebound again before October. The vessels are from the enemy fleet seized in American ports at the war’s outbreak, about 7000 tons each, to move agricultural machinery for harvesting grain crops ripening on the steppes.
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Washington
Russia
Archangel
New York
Labor Secretary Wilson negotiates shipyard strike
Secretary Wilson of the labor department arranged meetings with New York and New Jersey shipbuilders and yard workers to avert a strike over a ten percent wage increase and better conditions. He conferred Monday with worker representatives as the strike threat involves virtually every yard along the Hudson.
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Washington
Wilson
Labor Department
New York
New Jersey
Hudson River
Italy Needs Coal and Steel Emphasis by Marconi Mission
Senator Giulio Marconi, a member of the Italian war mission, urged in a Washington dinner address that coal and steel are the nation’s two greatest war needs. The message was delivered at a reception honoring the mission, marking a highlight of its southern and midwest tour. More than 350,000 people greeted the mission on arrival.
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Pittsburgh
Guglelmo Marconi
Cecal
Steel
Ameniiva
South
Middle West
Commons Takes Up Suffrage Question in Commons
London June 20 The house of commons in committee of the whole reached the clause in the electoral returns bill dealing with women suffrage. The general principle of whether women shall have the vote will be decided first. If it passes, it is expected the franchise will be conferred on women on the same basis as men.
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House
Rep. Haugen
Iowa
Agriculture Committee
Rep
Graham
Illinois
Ambbassador
England
London
House of Commons
Navy Recruiting Records in War Effort
Washington report shows the Navy has enlisted 120,923 men since the war began with Germany, with 54,248 joining in the early period and recent recruiting adding a net gain of 1,205. The figures reflect ongoing manpower buildup for naval needs.
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Navy
Washington
Germany
Mammoth Offensive In France and Belgium Reported
Indications point to a grand scale resumption of hostilities in Belgium and France with fighting revived in Plandry and Champagne. Germans attempt to recapture Mont Blond Mont Carmet while Craonne area sees heavy artillery duels. Thessaly shows entente pivot as Greeks turn toward allied side and arms pours into the region. An Austrian cabinet crisis looms as Poland unrest and a ship, the John D Archbold, sunk by a submarine with crew losses.
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France
Flanders
Champagne
Berlin
Plandry
Mont Blond
Mont Carmet
Craonne
Thessaly
Sarrail
Jaminno
Carso
Monte Rombon
Denmark
Switz Tland
Holland
Austria
Feichrath
Clam-Martian
Count Czernin
Basel
Vienna
Standard
John D. Archbold
Archbold
United States
Women leaders pledge support to Hoover food campaign
Washington June 20 Heads of major women’s groups met with Herbert Hoover and promised full backing for the food administration About 150 societies were represented R L Wilbur temporary chief of the conservation section outlined plans for national registration of women in the food administration After enrollment bakers butchers and other food tradesmen will be asked to register for service Wilbur also pointed to saving foodstuffs and warned that a prolonged war could force Americans to wear starchless clothes to conserve supplies
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Washington
Herbert C. Hoover
Hoover
R. L. Wilbur
Leland Stanford University
Food Administration Conservation Section
Couter of National Defense
The
Food Administration
Mr. Wilbur
Women’s Council
Wilbur
War Recruiting At High Water Mark Washington
War recruiting for the regular army reached 120,188 on Monday with 1,531 men enlisted nationwide. New York led with 287, other states such as California, Colorado, and Iowa showing rapid progress. Nebraska may complete its quota next Thursday. Vermont remains far behind, having supplied only about one tenth of its 700 quota since April.
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Washington
New York
California
Colorado
Iowa
Nebraska
Vermont
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