War Battle for Homes, Wilson Says
President Wilson told a Flag Day crowd that the United States entered World War to defend democracy and national honor against Imperial Germany. He warned against German peace intrigues and outlined Berlin’s plan to dominate Europe and beyond, insisting the Allies will stand firm until victory and a just peace is secured.
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Wilson
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War Speech Declares U S Choice for Freedom and Justice
A fiery American statement proclaims the nation must resist German influence and join a peoples war for liberty. It asserts the United States will defend democracy, oppose treachery, and set a course to keep world affairs safe for nations and self government.
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Grocery leaders called into court strike against high cost
Chicago June 14. The government began another push against high grocery prices by ordering subpoenas for several canned goods wholesalers and officers of the Illinois Grocers' association and National Grocers' association. They were summoned to appear before the federal grand jury.
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Illinois Grocers’ Association
National Grocers’ Association
Federal Grand Jury
Carranza Declines Congress on Labor Law Initiative
Mexico City June 14 President Carranza replied to deputies who asked him to present for consideration the law enforcing 128 of the constitution on labor regulation. He said the chamber overstepped its authority and that any initiative must come from him, not from Congress, under the constitution.
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Unclear OCR summary due to corrupted text
Fragmentary OCR text mentions several names and places but is unintelligible. No coherent events or facts can be established for a reliable headline or summary.
Portrait of Miss O'Brien and the doomed wedding case
The New York newspaper man defends his promise to Miss O'Brien amid a dramatic court scene. The witness details how the couple planned marriage several years ago, licenses, and preparations before the wedding day was called off. The testimony reveals whether the groom intended to wed a wife who did not love him.
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New York
Tye
Gafendant
Chilren
Miss O'Brien
Benneth
Profitering in War Goods Ends
Washington reports fix of 56.20 per ton for steel plates and new navy procurement terms. Secretary Daniels orders coal and oil to navy use at prices set after federal trade commission review, with large quantities to be shipped immediately and prices left to Commission decision. The steel orders retain a hoped profit for producers amid changing pricing rules.
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Trial of Coal Trust Opens in New York
In New York on June 19 the federal court began the trial of 108 corporations and 64 individuals charged with violating the Sherman anti trust law in relation to mining and selling coal in Virginia and West Virginia. Judge Grubb presided with a jury.
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Virginia
West Virginia
United States
Grubb
Irish Gheer Rebels Home From Prisons
Large crowds greet released Irish prisoners in Dublin after arrival at dawn except Countess Markievicz who led a group that attempted to seize Dublin Castle. A guard was killed. she was sentenced to death but commuted to life penal servitude.
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Reprisals to Stop Raids
London June 19 Andrew Bonar Law member of the British war council said the government planned to take steps not only to damage the enemy but to prevent further raids on England in response to a German air attack.
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House of Commons
Andrew Bonar Law
British War Council
England
JAPAN FLEET SINKS SUB IN MEDITERRANEAN
Petrograd reports that Japanese warships have sunk a submarine in the Mediterranean. The official announcement states the sub was destroyed during a naval engagement as part of ongoing military actions in the region.
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Mediterranean
Toll of the Plunger sinks with crew losses
A ship named Perfect, laden with wheat from Bahia for Copenhagen, foundered after a collision or accident. The June crew was aboard. two sailors are reported missing, while the rest are accounted for. The vessel, a 1088 ton cargo ship, went down after the incident.
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German Agents Cause Strikes at Kennecott Mines
New York June 1 evidence has been found that strikes in the Alaska copper properties of the Kennecott Copper corporation were instigated by pro German elements. About 500 men in the Cumbe Bonanza and Erie mines may be involved. Company officers say a German element among the miners dictated the strike policy. Men demand 50 cents a day extra bonus above $1 and permanent bonuses even in normal times.
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Contracts for 34 more ships set
Washington June 19 Contracts for 10 more steel merchant ships complete and for 24 additional wooden hulls were announced today by Major General Goethals general manager of the emergency fleet corporation. The vessels will be delivered in 1918. The fleet corporation now has constructed for a total of 138 ships and hulls. Complete direct ships contracted for number 28 complete composite ships 32 and complete wooden ships 20. Contracts have been let for 48 wooden hulls.
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General Goethals
Emergency Fleet Corporation
Fleet Corporation
Direet
German Spy Escapes On Mission To Mexico
United States agents investigate the arrival of a German envoy on a mission to Mexico. The man registered in Juarez as Fritz Hingh from Bremenhaven, claimed departure from New London Conn from the Deutschland. He met German officials in Juarez and Chihuahua City, and later traveled toward Mexico City.
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Germany
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Monterey
Mexico City
Indispensable Worker Wins War-Era Exemption Plea
London June 2 A munition importers tribunal heard a claim to exempt a 28 year old employee whose firm says his work boosted wartime business by 30 090 000. Asked how much his pay was a firm representative replied 41 350 annually. the magistrate noted the discrepancy with profits and warned of risk if the man were injured.
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Draft and training notes amid wartime exemptions
Wartime dispatch outlines draft exemptions and training plans. Local exemption boards announce details while the army prepares August mobilization under a special contract. The president defers setting a lottery date as General Cowder plans target the first week of July for key action.
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Baka
Spaniards Demand End of Favorism in Catalan Reform Drive
Madrid reports that the Jims 13 A movement seeks a radical rewrite of Spain’s political system. Editor Senor Romeo criticizes favoritism as stifling growth and warns that elite favoritism keeps the country stagnant. In Cordova, engineers professors manufacturers workers and priests call for a new political order away from the old framework.
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Via
Faris
Jims
Spain
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Bendenda de Epon
Cordova
Cadorna as Child Not Afraid of Mountains
Rome reports General Cadorna, chief of the Italian general staff, recalling a childhood incident in the mountains when he got lost and was found by his mother saying he was not afraid of the mountains. Also notes President Poincare visiting Rheims on June 19 and awarding the Legion of Honor to Cardinal Bocom.
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Brities Union Debates Road Battle at Sea
A partial OCR fragment notes a June 19 debate or event involving the Brities Union and a naval squadron. It mentions a long ship duty and a line of battle between watermen and a unit aged 143 years, with references to Canada and service inquiries.
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Baeker Ev
Overscan
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