Arrival of American Troops in France Sparks Washington Ovation
News of the Second Contingent’s arrival brings a fresh thrill to Washington. General Sibert commands the first force abroad under Pershing. The tempo of troop transportation sets a new record, accomplished after Bay 15 with no mishaps and amid submarine and mine dangers.
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Washington
Enterprise
Union News Service
D. C
United States
Germany
Mexican
Heiti
San Domingo
War Department
Pershing
France
Sibert
White House
Bay 15
South
Police Halt Lynch Mob At Salt Lake Post Office
A mob gathered to hang Pate Turpoulis for the alleged murder of 11-year-old Bruce Dempsey. Police seized George Rose and two others as tensions rose, and the crowd pressed toward the county jail. Detained Turpoulis remained in custody as officers dispersed the mob during riot conditions.
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Salt Lake
Utah
George Rose
Pate
Turpoulis
Bruce Dempsey
Rose
Jack
Hemer Dempsey
R.M. Heckstead
Diplomatic Strain Over Bulgaria US Ties in German Peace Move
Bulgarian Premier Radoslavoli faces pressure amid fears of capitulation to German terms. Reported motive for Berlin talks centers on staving off costs of world war and avoiding a pro American shift, with Salonika’s strategic position in play and Macedonia and Dobruja as leverage.
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Copenhagen
Bulgaria
United States
Radoslavoli
Berlin
Amenan
Salon
Macedonia
Dobrudis
Destroyer Shaw Finishes Record Pacific to Atlantic Run
The destroyer Shaw completed a record voyage from a Pacific coast port to an Atlantic port covering 883 miles in 14 hours 20 minutes. Shaw is a new destroyer whose keel was laid in February 1916.
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Madeington
D. G
Shaw
Pacific Coast
Atlantic
Socialist Police Chief in Prussia Sees Post Redundant
Berlwislend The first serial Aemucret 14 holds the position of our police in Prussia after a redwet dluchachid near Moulingga.
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Socialist
Berl
Wis Lenden
Aemucret 14
Pruvsia
Moulingga
Prohibition and Food Control Bill Passes House
Washington June 26 The administration's food control bill passed the House granting the president power to regulate transportation storage and sale of food and fuel for war use. It appropriates 152300 for enforcement and includes prohibitions on grain based alcohol and hoarding. The measure moves to the Senate as administration pushes for early action to make the law operative.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
McLemory
Slayden and Young
Texas
Democris
Aml Meeker
Missouri
Ward
New York
Dilbert
Sabath
Riwels
Kitchin
North Carolina
Gallagher
Iines
Esch
Wisconsin
How the War Came to America Series Revealed
Washington Tone 26 reports four official statements forming an American Red White and Blue Book about broken German promises and Wilhelmstresse plots to harm the United States while envoys pledged friendship. It notes uncertainty about Count Bernstorff's report and says the Kaiser would not alter submarine policy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
America
Europe
Berlin
Wilhelmstresse
Count Bernstorff
U. S. Gunner Sinks U-Boat After Broadside Clash
An American armed freighter fired at a submarine near Liverpool as it surfaced, claiming to have wrecked the U boat with multiple shots. The vessel reached an American port on Friday for repairs after a torpedo strike failed to explode.
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Atlantic
United States
Liverpool
America
American
Frida
Tottem
Sharegeptain
Wilson creates new export council to control wartime trade
President Wilson issued an executive order establishing the embargo board, a council with 200 staff to license exports and police shipments to neutrals and enemies. Dr. E J Pratt will head the licensing effort, with Redfield naming a Commerce Department representative. The panel can embargo or halt exports, aiming to curb supplies aiding Germany and exert global influence on end users.
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Washington
Wilson
Cornell
Hay
Geenany
Conuell
Comerce
Agricultural Mid State
Food Administration
Theough
United States
Comels
E. J. Pratt
Bureau of Foreign and Domestic Commerce
Department of Commerce
Pratt
Merce Redfeld
Heenslag Bureau
Russia vows war to end autocracy and restore peace
Ambassadors report Russia will fight to the end against German autocracy to secure a stable world peace and the Russian revolution's gains. Petrograd delegates fully back the provisional government and push for an immediate offensive and army reorganization. Meanwhile, clashes in Tambov province leave eight dead as followers of the new republic clash with government troops over authority.
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Washington
Russia
Ambasasdor Teris A. Bakhmeitel
New York
Repubic
Kirshanov
Tambov
Leretrow Petrograd Vy
Jewish Daily Forward
New Republic
Petrograd
Goldman and Berkman Held for Draft Conspiracy Indictment
In New York two leading anarchists Alexander Berkman and another man were indicted by a federal grand jury for conspiring to evade the selective draft. They pleaded not guilty and were held on five thousand dollars bail each.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Frend Callman
Alesander Berkman
Wilhelmina Jails Husband in Netherland Dispute
A historical brief reports Queen Wilhelmina jailing her husband San Janeisey on June 27 amid a dispute described as royal jealousy and noncompliance with neutrality orders. The incident is framed as a high status royal domestic matter with political overtones in the Netherland context.
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Wilhelmina
San Janeisey
Reenus
Envy
Quay
Elma
Czechs Desert to the Russ Amsurdam tene 27
Three Cael reriments haw Tene Hues fivitis, Secording tau etdbement to is commie OF deputies from southern Aweteia YY the tobeieter of defense gu Yak Petia Austinella.
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Aweteia
Tobeieter
Yak Petia Austinella
Suffragists Seized as Police Break Up Washington Riot
In Washington on June 23 a heavy police force dispersed suffrage pickets after two days of rioting. Ten suffragists were placed under protest as arrests closed the first phase of demonstrations aimed at pressuring President Wilson in the capital.
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Washington
Che
Cine Co
Wilson Ta Nathan Wide
Exemption Rules for War Empl oyees Clarified in Iowa
Des Moines reports two federal boards will decide exemptions under the conscription law. Governor Harding says factory exemptions may apply for physical disability or if a worker is essential to business, with credit given for those already enlisted. He notes regular army enlistment priority, then national guard, then conscripts. Iowa officials praised the registration process.
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Federal Board
Iowa
Washington
Indict 134 Anti Drafters in Rockford Demonstration
Indictments against 134 alleged participants in the anti draft demonstration at Rockford Illinois June 5 were returned by Judge Landis of the federal court. Three alleged ring leaders Clyde Howe Emil Lehrom and Earl Cully charged with conspiracy to thwart the registration law. Others charged with vio rating the law. Bonds set at 25000 for the ring leaders and 1000 for the rest. Bench warrants issued for 31 defendants in jail here others confined at Rockford and at Relay.
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Freeport
Rocktort
Mit
Landis
Federal Court
Clyde Howe
Emil Lehrom
Earl Cully
Rockford
Rely
Veterans WII Sell Bands in Des Moines Campaign
Spanish War Veterans urged government sale of future band issues and voted at their eleventh encampment to double membership to three months. A plan to recruit in towns with no unit and establish recruiting stations was adopted, with Carl M. Olson elected commander. Resolutions also support a pension bill for widows and orphans of totally disabled veterans. Membership for 1914 rose by 39, with 95 new additions since Jan 2, 1917.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Red Cross
Carl M. Olson
Burlington
Eatry
Congress
US Destroyer Sinks German Submarine Off English Shore
A U S destroyer rammed and sunk a German submarine off England after an American sailor spotted the underwater craft. Crews report first verified sinking of a German submarine by U S forces. A whisper of a secret underwater device is noted as being pursued by warships.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
U-Boat Split by Explosion Near Adgorle Port
An offshore steamer reported sighting a torpedo attack that split a German submarine in two after an explosion. The incident near Adgorle Port left one vessel sinking, while another ship remained unharmed. Local crews rushed to assist as naval authorities investigated the undersea strike.
British General Wounded in Frontline Action
The Daily Express reports that General Sir Archibald Seely, former minister of war, has been wounded at the front in France. The extent of his injuries is not specified.
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Anton
Daily Express
Grig
Dl. 1
Seely
Wir
Pranes
Score of Cities Invite Belgians Whrehingteb Dupes 20
Unclear OCR text fragments suggest a news note about invitations or scores involving Belgians and a list of places or entities. The readable portions mention ties, centers, and a reference to clothing costs or logistics, but there is no coherent event or outcome to summarize. The source is too garbled to determine a concrete report.
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Dupes
Atreien
Roeged
Tndred Staes
Gee Pedic Cobat
Toehratians
Nive
Pegre Uf Clothes
Temperance Work In Iowa Elects Leaders at Des Moines
Senator A V Proudfoot of Indiana was elected chair of the allied temperance committee in Iowa formed by six organizations. Senator John F T Clarkson of Aldia was chosen vice chair and Mrs Anna M Edworthy of Des Moines secretary. Meeting at the YMCA, the group added Rev W B Sanford of Cottage Grove Avenue Presbyterian church and D B Cook of Earthant Friends church as members representing temperance organizations.
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Iowa
Des Moines
A. V. Proudfoot
Indianois
Allied Temperance Committee
John FT. Clarkson
Aldia
Anna M. Edworthy
W. B. Sanford
Cottage Grove Avenue Presbyterian Church
Blast Wrecks German Smelter Near Berlin
Amsterdam reports that an explosion at the Lichtenberg Smelting works near Berlin severely damaged operations at the Terlin Vorwaerts plant. Several skilled workers were seriously injured in the blast.
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Amsterdam
Terlin Vorwaerts
Honored Killer of Children Receives Merite Order
Captain Tran denburg is awarded the Pour le Merite for leading a German air raid over London that killed many, including children. The action and target are noted as part of wartime recognition.
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Amsterdiot
Trandenburg
London
Warsaw University Closed Sparks Territorial Scruple
A garbled report notes General Gans of Von Tearder and governor of Gerusay challenged Jansein boundaries prompting the closure of Warsaw University and the Polytechnic amid a student-related disruption at a regional institution.
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Warsaw University
Verda
Shine
Vossisele
Gans
Von
Government Orders Ore Barges for St Louis Armor Plants
The United States government orders twelve steel barges and towing equipment from Waukon Junction to blast furnaces in St Louis. Ore from the mines near Waukon is rafted to Waukon Junction and shipped by steamboat down the Mississippi for government smelting to support armor plants.
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Waukon
United States
Waukon Junction
Ning
St. Louis
Mississippi
Shriner Named Bandmaster of Third Iowa Infantry
Charles A. Prager, director of the El Kabir Shrine band in Cedar Rapids, has been appointed bandmaster of the Third Iowa Infantry. Fraser secured the post through Col. Bennett, the regiment’s commander, following a large field of applicants.
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Shriner
Cedar Rapidg
Charles A. Prager
el Kabir
Must Feed Negro Soldiers Angers Des Moines Establishment
Lieutenant Colonel George W. Ball of the First Iowa Infantry warned Des Moines restaurant owners that failing to feed Negro officers from the Ft. Des Moines training camp would trigger immediate action to close their businesses. Safety Superintendent Ben Woolger confirmed some menus already served the men at other eateries. An $8 government matter appeared in the observer’s notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dex Molney
Des Moines
Training Camp Offers Commissions in Reserve Forces Des Moines
Des Moines officers seek qualified men for reserve training. District examiner Lieut Tr A Dawson will review applicants including J B Baker Des Moines and many others across Iowa before July 13. Mental fitness tested before physical exams, with preference to older candidates.
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J. B. Baker
Des Moines
Elsworth
Cambridge
J. Hy
Velen
Enka Mills
Campbell
Grind
B. J. Morgan
James L. LaCron
Register and Tribune
N. BD. Granyton
Deep River
Roy Knox
Stuart
Clarence Pickard
Indianola
Charles Henderson
Odebolt
W. H. Bleld
Valley Tunction
MN. O. Hickenlooper
J.B. Ladd
Kansas City
Moy
H. H. Northup
Building
N. Williams
Yester
J. E. Lioser
Westgate
H. ©. Allard
West Third
Charles FE. Kinsey
Madrid
M. Scott
Guy J. McMorris
Leon
W. A. Ray
Kent
H. B. Hoskimson
Corning
Dawson
Arcadia Bank Robbery Suspects Confess
Carsoll Mason Easly and Thomas Eckler are in custody charged with robbing Arcadia Bank. They confessed after arrest near Vlin by a posse led by Sheriff Jenssen. The duo allegedly entered the bank, held up the cashier, and fled on a motorcycle with a sidecar. Sheriff Jenssen recovered 32, di from a culvert seven miles south of Arcadia where the money was hidden.
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Arcadia
Carsoll
Mason Easly
Thomas Eckler
Ascadia
Vlin
Sherif H. V. Jensson
Jenssen
Easly
Scker
Ludicek family found dead near Toledo in rifle killings
The Ludicek family of Mrs Joseph C Ludicek two sons James and Albert and daughter Helen were found dead at Ludicek farm eight miles northeast of Toledo. A 22 caliber rifle was found in Albert’s body and the caretaker believes he is responsible.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Killa Self
Toledo
Ludicek
Joseph C Ludicek
James
Albert
Helen
Joe Burush
Auto Crash Near Marrville Claims Cozad and Passes
In a wreck near Marrville Missouri, Jack Gass died and Cozad suffered severe injuries. Cozad’s wife and father in law rushed to Maryville after they located him.
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Kied
Creston
Hert
Cozad
Jack Gass
Lot Orient
St Jazepn
Marrville
Gass
Cozat
Whiey
Maryville
Knoxville Men To Report For Navy Training
Twenty two Knoxville men who enlisted in the United States navy are ordered to report in Des Moines after a long wait. They will be transported to the Great Lakes naval training station for further assignment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knoxville
United States Navy
Des Moines
Great Lakes
Boy Drowns After River Disappearance Near Sioux City
A four year old Russian boy, Johnnie dakolov sky, was last seen playing by the river edge near Sioux City. A nail and plate of meat bait were found as evidence, and his parents are prostrated by the loss as search efforts continue for the missing child.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sioux City
Johnnie Dakolovsky
Ehlid
Audubon Woman Dies After Gasoline Stove Explosion
Audubon reports the death of Mrs I Core from severe burns suffered when a gasoline stove exploded. She died three hours after the accident. She is survived by her mother Mrs David Sloan and by her husband, employed by the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Audubon
Surns
I. Core
Coe College Professor Dies in Cedar Rapids
Professor Batley of the zoology department at Coe College in Cedar Rapids has died. He was 4 years old and had served the college for Hil tev years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coe College
Cedar Rapids
B, Mh, Batley
Hiltev
Optometrists Elect Officers at Iowa convention
Des Moines reports C. N. Patrick of Monticello was elected president of the Iowa State Optometrists association at Swenthlot h annual convention closing meeting. Other officers named include J. M. IP. Hanson Toledo vicepresident, George L. Guodala Lenox secretary treasurer, PF Wewichamp Blackwell City and R. B. Nikatls Gil nnell directors, G O. D. Snyder Des Moines member examiner of the association.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Optometrists
Des Moines
C. N. Patrick
Monticello
Iowa State Optometrists’ Association
Swentloth
Offtrara
J. M. IP. Hanson
Toledo
George L. Guodala
Lenox
Pf, Wewichamp
Blackwell City
R. B. Nikatls
Gilnnell
QO. D
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