Our Boys in France Tobacco Fund praised by national leaders
The Star defends its Our Boys in France Tobacco Fund saying no worker is paid and all money buys tobacco for soldiers. Auto dealers and printers donate services, and funds cover only purchase and postage. Contributions include return postals and wide support from public figures.
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German losses in Belleau Wood battle rise to over a thousand
The official tally places German deaths and wounds between 1100 and 1200 after Tuesday night’s action in Belleau Wood. American artillery bombarded the area stopping a German retreat while a patrol clash and gas shelling affected small units. A bright moon lit the fighting as American forces pressed the engagement.
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Bolsheviki Overthrow Rumor Grips Moscow Headlines
The Telegram publishes unconfirmed rumors that Bolsheviki seized power in Moscow with General Kornilov and German aid, claiming Lenine and Trotsky fled to Murrian while Nikolai Nikolaevich was named emperor. No confirmation from German authorities.
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Murder of Ex Czar Confirmed
London readers received word today of what appears to be confirmation that Nicholas II former czar is dead. The Frankfurter Zeitung, via the Exchange Telegraph, cites Moscow sources reporting that Foreign Minister Tehitcherin informed Darmstadt officials Nicholas had been killed.
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Nicholas Romanoff
Frankfurter Zeitung
Exchange Telegraph
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Tehitcherin
Moscow
Darmstadt
Germany
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Family of Former Czar Moved Again
A German official report picked up by the state department says the former Russian czar family has been moved to Peru. The rumor of the czar’s assassination at Ekaterinburg grows, with Ukraine papers claiming he was killed by Red Guarda after a personal quarrel. Grand Duke Alexei, the czarevich, is reported dead a fortnight ago after a long illness. A Providence, Rhode Island, schoolhouse has operated for 118 years.
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Ukraine
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Czarevitch
Red Cross Calls for War Fund Payments
Red Cross subscribers are urged to mail payment of the first installment on pledges for the Second Red Cross War Fund at the First National Bank by July 1. Notices will not be sent until payments are delinquent ten days to save postage.
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Mutinous Hungarian Troops Condemned to Die
Reports from unofficial sources claim Hungarian soldiers mutinied in Pech and Gyor with 2000 condemned to death. Citizens staged violent demonstrations in Austrian and Hungarian towns as Socialist leaders form a workers council demanding dissolution of parliament and a new electoral bill. Strikers press for government action to end the war.
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London
Pech
Gyor
Workers’ Council
Peasants Aid Kerensky Escape in Russia to Paris
Alexander Kerensky, ex Russian premier, plans no return to politics but will promote revolution lessons to allies and seek arms and aid. He fled Petrograd after the Bolshevik rise, hid among peasants, then reached a northern port and left the country for Paris. The British government has no official interest in his visit.
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London
Alexander Kerensky
Petrograd
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Kerenaky
Alexander Kerenaky
Paris
Delay in U S Aid to Russia Tied to Russian Chaos
Washington reports delay in American aid to Russia due to lack of a strong government or party to deal with. Officials say the president presses ahead with aid to keep Russia from German control, framing it as a war measure to aid commerce and transport. The Chamber of Commerce retail trade bureau urges swift action.
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Russia
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Austro Hungarian Peace Talks via Switzerland Fail
Zurich press dispatches report Austria Hungary tried an unofficial envoy in Switzerland to learn the allied stance on important questions. The mission failed completely and the emissary returned to Vienna.
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London
Switzerland
Zurich
Austria Hungary
Vienna
Teutons Demand Control Of Austrian Armies After Defeat
Rome advices to the Italian embassy say Germany will demand complete control of Austrian armies after their defeat along the Plave. The German premier and people grow bitter over Austria’s failure to overwhelm Italy.
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Washington
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Plave
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Austria
German Chancellor Hertling Summoned to Frontline Conference
In Copenhagen on June 28, Imperial Chancellor Hertling was called to German headquarters for a crucial conference. Berlin reports indicate Foreign Minister von Kühlmann may delay signing until Romanian peace terms and Eastern questions are clarified.
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Million Men Across the Seas by July 4
Paris report states Andre Tardieu, commissioner of Franco American relations, wrote in his annals that there will be one million American soldiers in France by July 4.
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Andre Tardieu
France
Bible Student Guilty Over Mailed Book Case
After 17 hours of deliberation the jury found Frank Shaffer, an International Bible Student Association member, guilty of sending volume seven of Pastor Russell's The Finished Mystery through the mails. The verdict was delivered in federal court at 10:30 am Friday after the jury retired at 4:30 pm Thursday. Judge Neterer had noted the earlier lack of decision at midnight.
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International Bible Student Association
Pastor Russell
Neterer
Bulgars Demand War Declaration on Greece
The Kreuz Zeitung reports Bulgaria wants Germany and Austria Hungary to declare war on Greece, as of Amsterdam on June 28. The note specifies Bulgaria pressing for a formal alliance shift amid the broader war context.
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Amsterdam
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Kreuz Zeitung
Refusal to roast corpses and stale state convention talk
A satirical roomful of voices mocked the state convention for opposing city power expansion. Veterans and old politicians are described as fading, with little public interest in 1918 style political battles and suffrage debates.
War Savings Day at Precincts Prompted for Stamps Purchase
Citizens are urged to vote between 4 p.m. and 9 p.m. Friday and estimate their year end war stamp purchases. The Star notes King County precinct locations and promotes War Savings stamps as a strong investment. Investors may contribute small amounts, with cashable options after ten days at the post office. No more than 1000 dollars per person in War Savings Stamps, and sales end this year.
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Uncle Samm
King County
Training Young Men for Universal Military and Vocational Prep
Washington reports a forthcoming war department bill to be sent to Congress in September proposing universal training for youths aged 18 to 20 in both military and industrial lines until age 21, after which they may join military establishments. President Wilson reportedly favors continued training for emergencies, as 11 million women and girls work in industries.
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Con Ieresa
War Department
United Preus
Wilson
Sign Savings Pledge Today at 200 Seattle Polling Places
Seattle mobilizes 200 polling places 4 to 9 p m Friday to pledge 7 981 620 in savings for the government by December 31 1918. Council of Patriotic Service members stationed at each poll will collect pledge cards while relief workers assist crowds and underwriters provide emergency support.
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Seattle
Council of Patriotic Service
King County
Charles Clarke
Underwriters’ Association
A Taritt Tame Ay S Easy Pm Wv Wei
A fragmented OCR note lists unclear words and names with no visible context or complete sentences. The readable portion provides few concrete details or identifiable entities to anchor a summary.
Hindenburg under pressure as war moves near crucial decision
Dispatch from William lip Si reports rumors of a new disease called Flanders grippe and German army doubts. Weather and tough ground slow offensives while Hindenburg weighs risks as Allied numbers rise and German losses grow. He must act soon with high stakes on the table.
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Flanders
France
Archduke Franz Ferdinand Assassination Sparks War Analysis
A New York report recalls the June 28 1914 assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand and describes the ensuing push toward a Serbian state conflict. It quotes German officials admitting war aims fail and warns of militarism undermining future victories as the Kaiser faces demoralization.
Suffrage Leaders Fight On To Win Senate Votes
United Press reports that senate suffrage leaders, though forced to defer action amid strong opposition, are already lining up votes to pass the amendment. They must convert at least two more senators, a task deemed difficult but not abandoned.
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L. C. Martin
United Press
Washington
Senate
London hears heavy firing along English coast
Heavy gun firing was heard along the English coast throughout last night. The cannonading, presumably from the West front, was also audible in London.
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London
West Front
Government lets Treasury issue ten billion in Liberty Bonds
The House voted to authorize another eight billion dollars in Liberty Bonds, bringing the Treasury’s total authority to ten billion. Australia reportedly has enough cattle to provide three per person across the continent.
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Washington
House
Treasury
Australia
Continent
Germans prepare final supreme offensive on British front
London reports an authoritative source says the Germans will launch a partial offensive soon. The main blow is not fixed but likely between Rheims and the A region with subsidiary attacks along the entire front.
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