Austrian spy Bequevilley exposed as French sub plans source
Paris reports a revelations that Marquis D Bequevilley a former spy of Austrian origin sold French submarine plans to Germany She helped build German and Austrian undersea fleets then served as an artillery officer in the French army His arrest exposure and wartime activities triggered Paris uproar and calls to name those who protected him The case ties to early 20th century submarine development and the Goubet and Aiigrette models and the 1905 German submarine success
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Marquis Grent Raymond Vincent de Bequeey
D’bequeviliey
France
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Hey
Kiel
Fiume
Bordeaux
Dl’ Bequevilley
Independent Siberian Republic Seizes Key Rail Route
Russian western Siberia proclaims an independent republic between the Volga and Ural ranges with Czecho Slovak support against the Bolsheviks. They seize Omak Samara and Nova Nikulayek and gain control of the Transsiberian railway from Petrograd to Vladivostok as German efforts to seize the line continue.
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Siberia
Russia
Volga
Ural Mountains
Omak
Samara
Nova Nikulayek
Petrograd
Vladivostok
Doctor by Plane in England Now
Medical aid by airplane became part of an aviation accident report when an aviator was forced to land and a second plane delivered a doctor to provide first aid.
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England
The
Star
London
Slovaks Take Siberia City in Brief War Action
Washington dispatch reports Irkutek, a major Siberian city, fell to Czecho Slovaks after a brief engagement with the Ned Guard. The advance marks a sharp outbreak in the Eastern theater with notable tactical gains for the Slovaks.
Germany faces tobacco famine this coming winter
The Hague reports Germany will run out of tobacco by November 1 as Holland and Dutch colonies stop supplying. The shortage threatens cigars and cigarettes for next winter.
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Germany
Holland
Perry expedition veteran shoots self
Portland reports Commo dore Perry expedition veteran W H Hardy age 72 shot himself through the head yesterday afternoon and died in hospital. Hardy, once the sole surviving member of the 1852 Japanese expedition, had reportedly become violently insane.
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Commodore” W. H. Hardy
Commodore Perry
Hardy
Republicans of State Meet in Convention in Tacoma
In Tacoma Washington the Republican state convention adopted a war centered platform pledging support to President Wilson and the war effort while reserving constructive criticism. The gathering condemned disloyalty and named the I W W and the Nonpartisan League in context, with Judge J Stanley Webster as temporary chair and speakers including Charles I Claypool and Hartley.
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Will H. Haye
Wilson
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Nonpartisan League
J. Stanley Webster
Judge Webster
Charles I. Claypool
Supreme Court
Col Hartley
Clarkett Havidge
Ubey
Hays
Beattice
Nippon Line to Sail Freight Ships to Vancouver
A lease of Nippon Yuren Kaisha to operate a regular freight steamship service to Vancouver from Japan will commence next month, bringing a direct route to the port in British Columbia.
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Nippon Yuren Kaisha Line
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Japan
Youthful Taffeta Dresses And Lower Cost Styles
A Bon Marche display highlights Taffeta dresses in straight-line models with wide girdle and Monk collar, priced at 9.75. Flounced Taffeta dresses with Georgette sleeves and rows of skirt flounces are offered at 12.50. Navy, black, Copen, beige and brown color options available for business and casual wear.
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BON Marche
President Congratulates Italy Leader On Victory
President Witton cables congratulations to Gen. Tian praising the Italian victory. He says America applauds the armies under your command, noting a great blow struck for liberties of Italy and the world.
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Tian
Maid
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Italy
Neutrals Weigh Peace Mediation in After Speech
London dispatch reports neutral leaders may push for mediation after recent speeches by Foreign Secretary Hal four and Foreign Minister Von Kuehliman. The Amsterdam report notes the shift toward possible peacemaking efforts in the current diplomatic climate.
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Halfour
von Kuehliman
Amsterdam
the Express
Germans Target German Speakers Along French Front
From American Army lines in France on June 27, German forces singled out soldiers who could speak Einglich and posted them at the front opposite American troops. Some captives used American slang, suggesting origins in the United States.
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France
United States
Enemy tricks falter as Americans push at Belleau Wood
In France on June 27 German troops tested morale with claims of an American landing and the fall of cities. A captured German officer described 264 prisoners taken by Americans at Belleau Wood including seven officers. The 201st division, long deemed unbeatable, offered weak resistance while artillery pounded the line. Captured officers showed arrogance, while enlisted men were more humble and grateful.
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America
New York
Philadelphia
Belleau Wood
Punishments Reported as Revived in Austrian Army
Prisoners allege two revived penalties in the Austrian forces, both severe. One binds the victim to a pole with hands tied behind, the other ties wrists and ankles together.
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Nome
Bread Riots Spread Across Austria-Hungary Cities
In the dual monarchy bread riots rage across major centers including Vienna Prague Budapest Graz Laibach Zagreb Lemberg Przemysl Stryi, signaling widespread popular unrest.
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Prague
Bohemia
Missing Sunnydale boy Le Roy Summerill reported
The disappearance of Le Roy Summerill, 11, son of Mr and Mrs Fred Summerill of Sunnydale, has been reported to police. He is tall slender with light hair and was last seen Monday evening wearing a light suit and brown cap. He had been employed by Attorney Holt in the Lyon building.
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le Noy Summerill
Fred Summerill
Sunnydale
Attorney Holt
Lyon
prominent San Francisco man shot in his apartment
Robert Cords, a well known local figure and coach at St. Francis, was shot four times in his apartment. His wife, Mrs. Cords, was arrested after the incident and reportedly exclaimed I shot to him. She was taken to the hospital while the victim survived as detectives questioned her. Earlier, Mrs. Cords had filed for separate maintenance, claiming infidelity.
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Robert Cords
St. Francia Hospital
Cords
Pilal
June 28 War Savings Stamps Save-the-Date
A community notice urges residents to mark June 28 as the save the date for War Savings Stamps drives and related fundraising activities.
Hats Sale Heads to Low Price Friday
All broken lines of Men's Toyo Panama Hats must go before inventory so we mark price at 1.95 on Friday.
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Oregon
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