Germans Retire Under British Pressure Near Messines
British forces press east of Messines and push Germans from key positions on the Lys to St Yves line. Haig claims the retreat followed heavy British assault and southern pressure, with the Ypres canal triangle becoming increasingly precarious for German defense. A Zeppelin was shot down over the Channel.
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Haig
Messines
Lys
St. Yves
schaete-Messines
Ypres-Lille
Comines
Shipping losses mount in U boat warfare report
London reports 22 ships over 1600 tons sunk and 10 smaller vessels while 23 ships were unsuccessfully attacked. Paris notes utter failure of German raids around Braye Craonne and the Meuse, with French forces raiding and taking 10 prisoners.
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London
Paris
Braye
Craonne
Rheims
Meuse
Wasa
Navaring Farm
German Zeppelin L-31 Destroyed by British Airmen
London reports the Zeppelin L-31 was destroyed over the North Sea this morning by British airmen. Bonar Law announced in the House of Commons this is the 19th Zeppelin destroyed by British forces. In Rome artillery bombardments continued with minor encounters reported on the Italian fronts.
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Channel
Belgium
London
North Sea
Bonar Law
House of Commons
Rome
Petrograd Dispatch Reports Ongoing Front Fusillades
Petograd dated June 14 notes no large scale operations today yet fusilades continue on all fronts with periodic volleys reported from several sectors.
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Petrograd
Painters threaten withdraw from Seattle Central Labor Council
About 1,000 painters in Seattle threaten to withdraw support from the Central Labor Council over war policy. After debate, resolutions were sent back for clearer wording to press for patriotic, pro war actions and a vote of affiliated unions.
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Seattle
Central Labor Council
District Council of Painters
Central Council
Painters’ District Council
United States of America
United States
Organized
G. H. Vandenburgh
James A. Duncan
Labor Council
District Council
Wilson
Labor
Organized Labor
E. T. Levi
Vandenburgh
Tus Hess
Charles W. Doyle
Frank Gates
M. Calkins
Chicago, Milwaukee & St Paul Railway
Washington
Removes Superfluous Hair Roots and All Instantly
Delightful new phelactine process promises instant removal of hair roots before your eyes in seconds. It claims to be harmless with no odor and no poisonous ingredients and comes with easy directions in a drug store package. Money back guarantee.
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MD Drug Store
Dune
Isis
Rick
New Home Treatment for Banishing Hairs
A delatone paste mixed with water forms a thick facial paste that removes hair on the face neck and arms after about two minutes. After rubbing off and washing, the skin is hair free. Use the product in its original packaging to avoid disappointment.
Tacoma Firm Wins Contract for Army Camp
Washington June 14 The Hurley Mason Co of Tacoma Wash was awarded the contract to build the American Lake cantonment camp on a cost plus percentage basis.
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Washington
Hurley-Mason Co
Tacoma
Wash
American Lake
Southern Beauty at Veteran's Reunion
West Virginia selects Miss Wilson granddaughter of a Confederate soldier to represent the state at the United Confederate Veterans reunion in Washington D C.
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West Virginia
Miss Wilson
United Confederate Veterans
Washington, D.C
Wilson
London Air Raid Toll Surges In Civilian Suffering
United Press reports a June London air raid by Germany caused numerous civilian deaths and widespread injuries. Authorities list 97 killed and 641 injured, with many victims including women and children, amid incendiary bombs and new missiles.
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United Press
London
Germany
England
Probe Sinking of McCulloch Opens in Los Angeles
A board of inquiry at Los Angeles harbor investigates the ramming and sinking of the U S coast guard cutter McCulloch. Commander J F Hunter leads the probe while J J Johansen, badly injured in the Governor collision, is deemed unlikely to survive. The McCulloch crew were later transferred to the battleship Oregon.
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Los Angeles
U. S. Coast Guard
McCulloch
Los Angeles Harbor
12Th Naval District
J. F. Hunter
J. J. Johansen
Pacific Steamship Co
Governor
Johansen
Oregon
Cooks and Waiters Sought in Navy Recruiting Push
Navy recruiting offices press for cooks and waiters as the army and marines compete for these occupations. The Navy has secured a head start by obtaining a list from the Select Service Registration Recorder Corner of District 6, with recruiting officers planned to visit registered individuals.
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Army
Navy
Marine
Marines
Japan to Send Diplomatic Mission to United States
Washington reports Japan will dispatch a diplomatic mission to the United States around July 1. The announcement confirms the planned visit dates and the formal diplomatic outreach between the two nations.
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Japan
U.S
Washington
U. S
Grand Jury Targets Canned Food Officials in Chicago
Subpoenas were issued to leaders of the National Canned Foods and Dry Fruit Brokers' association the Illinois Wholesale Grocers' association and the National Wholesale Grocers' association. They were ordered to appear before the federal grand jury in session here, marking another step in the drive against rising food costs.
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Chicago
National Canned Foods and Dry Fruit Brokers' Association
Illinois Wholesale Grocers’ Association
National Wholesale Grocers’ Association
Federal Grand Jury
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