Haig Advances on Hindenburg Line Near Bullecourt
British forces pressed along the Hindenburg line northeast of Bullecourt with intensive fighting spanning over fifty miles of the front. Air service aided artillery, six enemy aircraft were shot down and ten more forced down, as reports indicate signs of a German withdrawal from the lowlands toward Lille amid impending actions toward Cambrai.
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London
Field Marshal Haig
Hindenburg Line
Bullecourt
Ti Ypres
Haig
Oners
Ypres
Pres Salient
Messines
Comines
Lille
Logan
Cambrai
Douai- Cambrai-St. Quentin-Laon
British Attacks Repulsed on French Fronts
Berlin reports British attacks near Monchy and Croisilles were repulsed. The war office noted active artillery fighting in isolated areas of the Flanders Artois Aisne and Champagne fronts tonight.
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Berlin
London
Monchy
Croisilles
War Office
Flanders
Artois
Aisne
Champagne
Camp Funston Men Honored At Dance
A dance in honor of Camp Funston men drew about 1500 attendees at the Menger hotel Saturday night. The event, organized by the Woman's League for National Service social welfare committee, featured the Nineteenth Infantry Band, patriotic decorations, and meals donated by hotel management. Notable attendees included army officers, town residents, and many officers and wives, with Mrs. Carlos Bee as committee chair.
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Camp Funston
Menger
Woman’s League For National Service
Carlos Bee
Army
W.S. Scott
Funston
James B Parker
Parker
Bishop
W. T. Capers
J. W. Shaw
James H. Quinn
Bertrand Stevens
Arthur Jones
A. W. Seeligson
A. C. Pancoast
William Negley
E. A. Wilson
A. B. Weakley
Frank Lewis
J. Lee Ransom
Roy Campbell
Mulliken
J. J. Stevens
Duval West
Bruce Martindale
R. L. Ball
Gus Giesecke
Frank Paschal
Clinton Brown
George N. Gillette
Lewis Maverick
W S. Fly
P. H. Swearin
Administration Bill Aims to Stabilize War Food and Prices
The agricultural committee describes a bill on foods feeds fuel and necessaries to stimulate production reduce waste clear distribution prevent hoarding ensure fair prices curb speculation and curb evil trading practices. It is a war emergency measure relying on Congress war powers and intended to operate nationwide.
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Agricultural Committee
Congress
United States
Food Control Battle Looms in Congress War Effort
Washington June 16 The administration presses Congress to grant Hoover powers to direct food conservation and distribution as the nation mobilizes for war. President Wilson seeks executive guidance on vital provisions while Senate and House prepare for early action amid clashes over funding and scope.
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Washington, D. C
House
Senate
Herbert Hoover
America
Gore
Senate Agricultural Committee
Chamberlain
Hardwick
Georgia
Agriculture Committee
Wilson
Interstate Commerce Commission
New Wheat Arriving From Louisiana Markets Rise
Louisiana wheat moves to northern markets with bids from Chicago cash handlers. St Louis already received a car and more sales are reported as Kansas crop sales begin. Prices declined in Chicago with wheat down one half to one cent. corn mixed and oats up for July while deferred months held near unchanged.
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Chicago
Louisiana
St. Louis
Kansas
Root Tells Russia America War Aims
The dialogue reports Mr Root outlining U S war aims while M Tereschenko responds for Russia saying the war is inevitable for their people. He denies imperialistic aims and asserts unity with America against tyranny to promote liberty and happiness for all nations.
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Root
Russia
America
M. Tereschenko
Council of Ministers
Lignite Briquette Plant Sold Near Rockdale
The American Lignite Briquette Company’s plant, the largest in the United States, was sold to the Henne and Myer Company. The deal includes a lease on 3000 acres of coal land. The plant sits five miles from Rockdale and is capitalized at 250000 dollars.
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Rockdale
Tex
United States
Henne and Myer Company
Ruth Cruger’s body found under Cocchi shop floor
The 17 year old Ruth Cruger missing since February 13 was discovered buried beneath concrete in the bicycle shop of Alfred Cocchi at 542 West 127th Street. The body showed signs of foul play with a rope, a crushed skull, and a head wrapped in a towel. Cocchi fled to Italy. police seek extradition and Italian cooperation.
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New York
Alfred Cocchi
West 127Th Street
Ruth Cruger
Wadley High
Cocchi
Bologna
Italy
Swann
United States
Grace Hamiston
Bluebeard
Henry D. Cruger
Upper Riverside Drive
Cruger
Jay
John Spittle
Inspector Gray
Woods
Europe
Wadleigh High School
Cecchi
Ruth
Crugers
German Officer Breaks Jail in Va Escape
German lieutenant Arnold Henckle broke from two jail cells in NOMIBULK Virginia by sawing out, then crossed to a neighboring roof with a blanket rope. He had been in custody for two months awaiting investigation and allegedly escaped a British camp to obtain valuable information for Germany.
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Nomibulk
Arnold Henckle
Germany
McAdoo Credits Press With Liberty Loan Success
Secretary McAdoo credited newspapers for the Liberty Loan triumph as subscriptions exceeded the two billion bond goal. Oversubscription will yield partial bonds to large investors while small subscriptions remain unaffected and future renewals are planned.
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Washington, D. C
McAdoo
Treasury
Federal Reserve
England
Germany
Cooper Wins 250 Mile Derby at Chicago Speedway
Earl Cooper won the 250 mile automobile derby at Chicago Speedway in 2 hours 25 minutes 28.8 seconds at 103.1 mph. Ralph Mulford led 130 miles before a pit stop cost him victory by seconds. Eddie Hearne finished close behind. Cliff Durant and Haines followed in the top positions with Pete Henderson, Davis Lewis, Ira Vail completing the order.
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Chicago
F Earl Cooper
Chicago Speedway
Ralph Mulford
Eddie Hearne
Mulford
Cliff Durant
Haines
Pete Henderson
Davis Lewis
Ira Vail
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Madoo
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Hearne
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