Allies Agree on New Plans in Draft Age Pact
Washington reports a wartime convention between the United States and Great Britain would exempt Irish and Australians in country while subjecting Americans aged 21 to 31 to draft in Britain. The notes exchanged outline age limits, exemptions, and the mechanism for certificates of exemption under Article 3.
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Washington
Great Britain
United States Senate
Britain
Canada
United
United States
Lansing
United Os
Great Brit
Ain
His
Foot-Bane as a Comfort Kit For Troops In Training
A wartime advertising card extols Allen's Foot-Bane antiseptic powder to relieve tired feet for soldiers in training camps. It promotes daily use in camps like Platteburg and urges soldiers to carry the product in comfort kits.
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Footsore Army
Canin
Army
Navy
Allen
Platteburk
I W W Refused to Fight Fires
Washington lumber districts press 1100 I W W trial for conspiracy to defeat the war aims. Dayton Beverage testified the I W W halved 140 men from a forest fire crew near Blynn Washington in July 1917. George H Webb pleaded with the I W W to save government timber during a costly Panhandle Lumber fire at Lone Idaho.
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Chicago
Washington
W. W
Dayton Beverage
Blynn
Wash
George H. Webb
Mayor bans fireworks in Seattle Fourth of July display
Mayor Hanson rejects fireworks appeals and orders a fireworks free July 4 celebration citing wartime economy and safety. Fire department will not license any displays in Seattle, so no explosions inside the city. Outside sources or last year leftovers would be needed for any firework showing.
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Hanson
Seattle
Charlies Davis
Yankees Pass 800000 Mark in France March
The report reviews March 21 onward with Allied offensives along a widening front from Rheims to the sea, noting four drives on a common scheme aimed at Paris and the Channel ports. It describes German attempts to straighten lines and the intensified need for troops to cover the extended front.
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Yankees
France
Vicardy
Mlandera
Marne
Rheims
Hindenburg Outwitted by General Foch in Marne Defense
Detailed military analysis describes French forces led by General Foch and reinforced by Pershing's American units delaying the German advance toward the Marne. It notes strong French resistance, mobile American reserves, and anticipated multiple German battle phases to push the front back for propaganda gains and morale.
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Vypres
Picardy
Arras
Amiens
Montdidier
Soissons
Marne Front
Chateau Thierry
Laigue
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Marne
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Aisne
Noyon
Boissons
Foch
Pershing
Rheims
Hlindenburg
Paris
Hertling
War department lists 88 casualties in action and wounds
The June 15 casualty list shows eight killed in action, fifty two wounded severely, four wounded with undetermined degree, eight died of wounds, seven died of disease, and one death from accident. Notable entries include Capt Jewett Williams of Athens Georgia and Capt Amel Frey of Switzerland among the dead or wounded. The roster names numerous soldiers across many states and cities.
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Washington
War Department
Everely
Jewett Williams
Athens
Amel Frey
Switzerland
Russell A. Warner
D. C
Elmer FE. Silver
Woburn
Mass
Rat
Jewett Willams
Hanno Adolph Briere
Rice
Minn. Corp
Wm Fleming
Cube
Kan
Jena
Anderson
Clear Take
Thomas J Connelly
New York
John Cox
Clevia
Cal
Walter W. Figgins
Brockton
Stanley Zeebrowek
Detroit
Mich
Corp
Frank Tucker
Pittabure
Meret
Georges Dickerson
Philadelphia
Jas F Daley
Old Forre
Orval Gerew
New Gretna
N. J
Anton J. Ptaenik
Newark
Jom Starts
Tiberty
Henry Turnage
Wynne
Ark
John Hospoduras
Runeta
Treut Russell A. Warner
Washington, DC
Jas J. Finnegan
Chas. Metge
Brooklyn
N. Y
Gorom Korn G. Dierken
St. Louis
Jas. T. Mahoney
Charlestown
Maas
Clyde G. Sanborn
Potter, & D
Clark
Salina
Oklo
Marco Adamd
Manchester
Tenn
Chan
J. Entzen
Norwood
Wm. C. Brown
Crosaville
Wm. Hudrynaki
Bouth Bend
Ind
Ken. Cook
Dorothy
W. Waiton
J. Covalenki
Mount Carmel
Kenneth I. Daugherty
Centerville
Michael Eder
Alberta
Ala
Max Vfeineob
John J Fenneasy
Rochester
Walter Byverett Harris
Charlotterville
Robert G. Haye
Marriotts
Jan. Jacobs
Chicago
Clarence PF. Judge
Raynham Center
Frank Kohl
Marahfield
Wis
Horea la Flear
Willepiatte
Talaopold
Americans Held in German Prisons Rises to 349
The War Department reports 40 more American prisoners added to those in German camps, bringing the total to 349. Of these, 133 are soldiers and 216 are civilians and sailors.
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Washington
War Department
Marines list 63 casualties in latest report
Washington June 15 63 marines most of them officers reported dead or wounded in action in a navy department casualty list. Killed in action include Capt Donald Duncan First Lieut Orlando Crowther and others. Wounded severely include Lieut Charles Maynard and many enlisted men from multiple states.
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Washington
Navy Department
Light
Charles B. Maynard
Spokane
Corp
Conrad
Nelson
Portland
Donald F. Dwncan
At. Joseph
Orlando
Crowther
Canton
Caldwell
Nebingon
Mortford
Conn
Clarence A. Dennin
Hackensack
N. J
Earl Wilson Locke
Perry
Marvin Watron
Walnut Ridge
Ark
Hernard Werner
Hinghamton
Victor Eaward
Lexington
Davie A. Holliday
Marion, & C
Clinton T &Mallman
Wheeling
W. Va
John D. Rowling, Jr
Upper Marlboro
Julius O Cogewell
Charleston
Wm A Worton
Horton
Harold D. Bhannon
North Bergen
Chariea D. Roberta
Cleveland
Bleeder Morningstar
Maltimore
John Kek
Ravacch
Easton
Pawm
Ferdinand Welsh
Clifton
Durtie G. Mynatt
Fountain City
Tenn
Claude BK. Davis
Saginaw
Mich
A Clayton
Rushville
Wilbert Albert Woodruff
Minneapolis
Edward Chrtatherm
Canal Dover
Jon Milton Barie
Cannonsburg
Edward LL. Heinne
Imulaville
Horace & Lowrey
Wilmer
Tex
Fred Crook
Martindale
Haden KB. Siegert
Newport
Minn
Joseph Bryan Kelly
Carrollton
Daniel J Hyland
Rochester
N. Y
Leo I. Brown
Tunkhannock
Clarence Albert Judd
Alexander, Kan
Geo
City Utilities Committee Reviews Smith Purchasing Plan
The utilities committee discussed C. J. Smith’s proposal to establish a city store room under a revised city purchasing system for Mayor Hanson. No action was taken at Friday’s meeting.
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C. J. Smith
Hanson
City Utilities Committee
Winners named in All Karnes Big Four Ring Circus ticket offer
The Star announces closing night for the All Karnes Four Ring Wild Animal Show with free tickets for winners of patriotic contest entries. Names include Richard Grindeman Philip Hall Albert Weiser Richard V. Larson Tom Tucker John Rendall Jess Van Cleave Gerald Durning Kenneth Nolan Leighton Dow Harold Fernandes Iona Moore Ellen Nilson and others from Parental school and nearby areas. One entrant remains unnamed. call to claim.
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Star
al G. Barnes
Richard Grindeman
W. 64Th St
Gas Gases Reported At Atlantic Port Front Line
Officers arriving from the front say German forces have used phosgene mustard and sneezing gases followed by chlorine. A British artillery officer mentions a turbinite gas said to be worse than any enemy gas. The French oppose its use claiming it would ruin land permanently.
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Atlantic
England
War Savings Stamps Date Noted for June
A government notice urges readers to save the date for War Savings Stamps on June 28. The announcement emphasizes civic duty and the ongoing effort to bolster wartime finances.
Offensives and Optimism From the American Front
Star correspondent C. C. Lyon reports from the American firing line. He praises American troops for their daring and stamina and argues a million bayonets on the Western Front could end the war quickly in cooperation with France and Britain. He notes German prisoners’ fear of American troops and French officers’ regard for American shock troops.
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C. C. Lyon
Star
United States
Americana
France
U S Food Kitchen to Open Monday for Public Demonstration
The demonstration kitchen operated by the local food administration will open Monday at the Central building. Food administrator B C Beck announces the kitchen aims to teach the public proper use of substitutes.
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U. S
Food Administration
Central Building
B. C. Beck
Sounds Fishy But It’s Actual Fact About Red Cross Signup
Durham Washington residents Ed Tobacco and Second Tobacco visited Red Cross headquarters to register for aid. Five minutes later Mra Orta Smoke from Eagle Gorge arrived, identified as superintendent of Red Cross distribution.
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Ed Tobacco
Second Tobacco
Durham
Washington
Red Cross
Mra
Orta
Eagle Gorge
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