Mayors Bell eyes election funding and sewer push
Mayor Bell contemplates a summer election with a proposed bond issue of at least 1 million and possibly 2.5 million to fund sewers and city improvements. Government officials urge immediate action and outline costs for extending sewer coverage, bridges, street widening, and park Improvements, with bond vs general fund funding under review.
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Bell
United States Public Health
T Hese
Everman
Ayor Bell
Heuerman
Melleran
Micke
Aluzan Creek
Fredericksburg Road
Simpson Street
Mill Bridge
Alainu
Mitchell
Brackenhiage High School
Main Avenue
Main Plaza
Dwyer Avenue
Hoefgen Street
Victoria Street
Conmissioner
Jones Avenue
Camden Street
Cehler Park
Koehler Park
Ex czar killed by bayonet thrust in row with Red Guard
Stockholm reports confirm the former czar Nicholas II killed by a bayonet thrust near a Red Guard escort as he and his family were moved to a station from Skaterinburg. The czarina and daughter were spared. Grand Duke Alexis vanished. In Moscow, Countess Prassova is imprisoned. London notes contradictory reports. German sources claim Nicholas alive.
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Stockholm
Moscow
Skaterinburg
Nicholas
Czarina
Grand Duke
Alexis
Czarvitch
Prassova
Michael
Siicerory
Bolsheviks
London
Nicholas Romanoff
Austrian Soldiers Have Little to Eat Prisoners Declare
Austrian prisoners describe severe food shortages at the front and in Austria Hungary. They cite coffee, soup or polenta, maize bread, and horse flesh as rations, with some regions reporting white bread and Romanian corn. Hungarian claims of rich food contradicts by Austrian and Hungarian observers amid ongoing tensions and desertions.
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Ward Price
Ban Asiento Light
Philadelphia Public Ledger
The
Public Ledger
Austria-Shungary
Ays
Austria-Hungary
Empire
Roumania
Austria
Hungary
Russia
Italy
Hussia
Judenburg
Emperor Karl
Prince Furstenberg
Kaiser
Paty
Pope Benedict Prays for Peace at Midnight Mass
In Rome on June 29 Pope Benedict XVI celebrated a midnight mass at St Peters Cathedral attended by 800 dignitaries. He led a solemn service in the Gregorian Chapel, praying for a speedy and just peace before visiting the Apostle's Tomb for two hours.
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Rome
Pope Benedict
St. Peters
Mexico rebuked for publishing US oil protest note
Washington reports Mexico faced reproach for publishing a U S protest note without permission. The note urged fair treatment of American oil investors amid threats to Mexican decree that could confiscate holdings. Officials stressed U S impatience with German influence and urged Mexico to protect American interests.
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Mexico
United States
State Department
Officula
Fletcher
Mexico City
Tampico
England
Eckhardt
Pershing
King Praises Women At Silver Wedding Event
King George addressed 2000 women workers at Buckingham Palace in honor of his silver wedding anniversary. He praised women's wartime contributions in factories and other roles, noting their long hours and sacrifices. After the speech the women in diverse uniforms marched to Hyde Park Palace.
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London
George
Buckingham Palace
Hyde Park Palace
President Outlines Aims Toward Russia In Message
Washington June 20 The coming week will see this government’s plan to aid Russia with economic support and no immediate military intervention. Agricultural help continues while some embargoes remain to keep critical supplies from Teutons. Rep Meyer London may travel to Russia to urge masses to view U S aid as non selfish and aimed at freeing Russia. The president awaits final world message detailing aims toward Russia.
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Washington, D. C
Russia
Germany
Meyer London
America
Wilson
London
Jitney Men Win Right to Supreme Court Appeal
Dallas jitneymen win writ of error to challenge city ordinance forcing high license fees. Judge Anson Rainey grants appeal seeking to test the constitutional right of cities to abolish jitneys. Supreme Court decision could set nationwide precedent ending similar legal battles.
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Dallas
Tex
United States Supreme Court
Anson Rainey
Court of Civil Appeals
Supreme Court
Forty-One Indicted By Grand Jury In May Term
The May term grand jury in the Thirty-seventh District Court reported 41 indictments, down from 44 the previous Friday. Many indicted remain at large as the sheriff withholds the list, with a special term to begin July 10 and run to August 1 to hear murder and other felony trials.
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Thirty-seventh District Court
W. S. Anderson
Thirty Seventh List Court
May Withdraw Patrol From Colon and Panama
Washington reports that American Minister Price of Panama discussed with the State Department the issues raised by U S troops patrolling Colon and Panama. Observers suggest patrol abandonment, while officials say a protest message was not verified though likely. The patrol was approved by the War Department after talks with State to maintain order amid political tensions.
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Washington, D.C
Price
Panama
State Department
Colon
Hia
Ward
Department
War Department
Senate Recess Set for July 20 in Washington
Senate leaders agreed to recess on July 20 to allow time for debates on women’s suffrage prohibition and all appropriation bills. The summer lay-off will be postponed to that date to ensure thorough discussion.
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Washington, D.C
Senate
Weather report across major cities with varied conditions
St Louis shows 6 high temperature 8 4 partly cloudy with a west wind. Chicago reports 76 clear with a north wind and 78 high. Kansas City at 66 with rain and a northwest wind. high 83. New York 64 cloudy with southeast wind. Saturday high 6. Washington conditions cloudy with low reading and Saturday high 36.
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ST. Louis
Chicago
Kansas City
New York
Washington
Admiral Sims on U boat threat and Allied response
London report summarizes Admiral Sims assertion that German submarines on the Atlantic coast have limited impact on the war. He notes American coastal breadth, base distance, and European focus as key to victory. He praises Allied navies for tactics, ships, and technology reducing U boat effectiveness.
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Grasty
New York
Thacns Co
San Antonio
London
Sims
Atlantic
Ameri- Acans
Navy of
America
Dr. Mott Urges Immediate War Effort and Public Solidarity
Dr. Mott told a U N M conference group that time demands action not words asking How much can I do rather than How little. He described Allied soldiers as quietly confident and urged official and public presence to aid Russia, distribute seeds, and press for continued unity against Germany. He recalled visiting France and meeting his son among front-line troops in village billets.
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Dr. Mott
U. NM. Cy. Aa
J. M. House
America
Taft
Wilson
South America
Mexico
Russia
Oxford University
Italy
Hurssia
Japan
Rusyia
Germany
Alsace-Loraine
France
Pasi
Casualty List Grows for American Forces in World War I
Washington report tallies 19 270 AEF casualties to date with 878 this week. Army totals show 1479 killed in action including 2 at sea, 472 died of wounds, 1280 died from disease, 462 from accident and other causes, 1982 wounded, 382 missing. Marine Corps deaths reach 406, 803 wounded, and two missing.
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Washington
Marine Corps
Congress Races to Pass Massive War Funding Bills
In a record day in Washington the House and Senate pushed through a $12.9 trillion slate of war measures including the army bill, sundry civil, fortifications and aircraft production plans. The action funds Pershing’s forces, draft provisions and Deemed loyalty waivers while crowning Provost Marshal Crowder with lieutenant general.
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Washington
Congress
Guy
House
Senate
SIACO
Pershing
Great Britain
Canada
Aircraft Productions Corporation
San Antonio Benefit Funds Plan Major Government Expansions
Over a half million dollars in congressional funds will enlarge government holdings in San Antonio. About 350000 will buy 16000 acres near San Antonio containing Camp Bulls, lease expired. 275000 funds improvements at the San Antonio argent including two new warehouses and machinery repairs. Camp Travis is slated for substantial growth pending bill passage.
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Fia Congress
San Antonio
Camp Bulls
Willard A. Holbrook
Deepartment
San Antonio Argent
Camp Travis
Allied offensives and heavy artillery battle report in WWI fronts
London reports heavy artillery fighting between the Oureq and the Marne and east of Rheims with mutual bombardments on the British front. British, French and American raids yield prisoners and tactical gains while Italian and Austrian fronts see reconnoitering activity. A destroyer clash offshore ends without material damage to either side.
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London
Soissons
Rheims
Oureq
Marne
Wield
Marshal Haig
Berlin
Montdidier
Cantigny
Apremont Forest
Lor- Tag
Haig
Nieppe Forest
Somme
Italians Change Morale Turns Tide of Austrian Offensive
An Austrian officer captured at Diave claims Field Marshal Von Hotzendorff halted his futile attack after two days as Italian morale rose since Caporetto. He said Von Boregie refused to admit the shift and pressed the assault, depleting reserves in men and materiel.
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Rome
Wine
Austria
von Hotzendorff
von Boregie
Caporetto
Adige
Berlin Claims Successes in British Attacks
Berlin reports heavy British losses in three attempts against German positions north of the Lys and near Merris. British assaults failed to break through, with counterattacks driving enemy forces back near Vieux Berquin and beyond Cutry. French troops repelled near Aisne, while German pursuit captured prisoners and nine aircraft were shot down.
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Rheims
Bligny
Berlin
Logdat
Aes
War Office
Lys
Merris
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Mervile
Hirequoys
Aisne
Aibleny
Cutry
Cutey
Villerscattersis
German Air Losses Reported as RAF Bombs Hit
London dispatch says Twenty three German planes were downed yesterday and three British aircraft were last. Seventeen hostile planes were shot down and six driven down out of control. three of ours are missing. We dropped 22 tons of bombs during the day and 14% tons at night. Airmen using balloons for observation aided artillery against enemy batteries and ammunition dumps, causing many explosions and fires. Photographic units also participated.
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