British Tighten Grip on Lens With 400 Yard Gain
British troops along the 120 mile front keep pressure day and night. Last night raids east of Biaumont wood near Lens captured 400 yards of front line trenches boosting efforts to seize the mining region. Raids west of Hulluch and east of Rocix plus Vend-Huille yielded prisoners and damaged enemy dugouts.
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France
Associated Press
Lens
Biaumont Wood
Hulluch
Rocix
Vend- Huille
Warnetoi
London
Belgium
St. Quentin
Haig
Messines
Warneton
Aisne
Vauxaillon
Nnarrow
Chemin-Des-Dames
Cigaret Mulct Tax Law Declared Valid in Des Moines
Des Moines June 25 Judge Hutchinson upheld the constitutionality of the Mulct tax statute and ruled cigarets sold in the city and county subject to the tax. Owners of 100 buildings may owe $30,000 if cigarettes from wholesale and retail houses are taxed as read.
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Des Moines
Supreme Court
Hutchinson
Sims Surprise Guest At U S Club Opening
Vice Admiral Sims attended the opening of the United States Naval Men's club on shore in a British village yard. He stated the gathering was a forerunner of future collaborations for sailors on shore leaves. American sisters hosted a reception that drew enthusiastic remarks about the Anglo American alliance.
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Associated Press
United States Naval Men's Club
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Kal
Lima
Arenes Caid
Great Britain
America
Ory
High Grader Admits Guilty in Gold Conspiracy Case
Pheyenne Wyoming June 26 Antonio pled guilty in U S district court to leading a gold grading conspiracy. One sentence was deferred and 18 other men were named as participants in the alleged plot involving stolen dollars from iron ore mines. Witnesses testified about $45,000 in bullion tied to the case. In Texas, Chester Sawyer, a Negro, accused of attacking a woman, was taken from jail and hanged.
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Pheyenne
Wyo
Antonio
United States District Court
One. Sc
Tex
Chester Sawyer
Mm Jdh
Pershing Day Red Cross Drive Aims to Reach $14 Million
Pershing Day marks official Red Cross fundraising efforts led by businessman and volunteers to raise $14 million. Major General John J. Pershing notes Americans can support via generous subscriptions. Campaign ends tonight at midnight though fund collection continues in some cities. final totals expected tomorrow night.
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Red Cross
Mdir
Amores and
Pershing
John J. Pershing
France
Congress Will Adjourn Aug 15
Washington June 26 Senator Kenyon predicted the ban on food bill features would pass the Senate while House action included an amendment extending licenses to coal mines. Democratic leader Kitchin forecast adjournment by August 10 or 16 as Senate rushes work. Amendments to the war legislation tied to the food bill include controls for iron and steel, oil products, fertilizers, and coal.
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Kenyon
Senate
Scott
House
Washington
D. C
Kitchin
Congress
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Missouri
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Iron and Steel
Chamberlain
Lewis
Illinois
General Board
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Ransdell
Wadsworth
Cummins
Calls More Guard Units Call for Guard Units
Washington reports six regiments of national guard field artillery ordered out to train men becoming artillery officers. Copenhagen notes German govt says long awaited rainfall improves crop prospects in southern and western Germany, while eastern provinces remain only satisfactory. AP reports through mid June sources warn rains are needed to salvage spring grain and improve winter crop prospects, final output unlikely to exceed a bare middle harvest.
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Washington
National Guard Field Artillery
Copenhagen
Germany
Associated Press
Belgian Mission Will Tour Nation
Washington June 36 The Belgian diplomatic mission tentatively arranged a trip across the United States extending to the Pacific coast Invitations have been received from scores of cities and it seems practically settled that the mission will make the most elaborate tour of any foreign visitors.
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Washington
American ships in peril as U-boat battles continue
An English port reported a German submarine sunk after the British steamer fired upon it at 400 miles off Ireland. The U boat reportedly exploded and sank, while the British vessel remained unharmed. A separate Mediterranean engagement saw an armed American steamer survive a half hour sub duel, firing forty shots in zigzag pursuit. Reports also mention a German raider in the Gulf near Mexico.
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Ireland
Atlantic
Bean
United States
U. S
Gulf
Mediterranean
Greedy Ship Owners Hold 1 000 000 Tons
Boston June 26 Neutral shipping totaling over 1 million tons sits idle in harbor at enemy ports as ship owners delay departures awaiting higher rates. Augusto Ciluffelli former Italian cabinet member says greed drives the stalemate and recommends steep port duties and denying bunkers to curb “pirated” stays.
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Boston
Augusto Ciluffelli
Associated Press
Cluttehi
Cargarva
New Chinese Cabinet Formed Under Li Ching
A new Chinese cabinet formed under Li Ching is advancing quickly with key appointments. Li Ching’s government reshuffle includes ministers and senior staff, while some positions await official announcements as the regime outlines its leadership and strategic direction.
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Li Ching
Unclear fragmentary text on ship crew test survivor
Fragmentary OCR text mentions a survivor of a ship incident and possible trap disguise on a crewed vessel. No clear names, dates, or location details are readable.
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Ank Baringarian
Tay
Venizelos to be Greek Premier in new cabinet
Athens reports mass resignation of the entire cabinet and says Venizelos, former prime minister and king’s adviser, is expected to head the new government. Allied officials see the move unifying monarchial and provisional factions and restoring stability amid Greek political turmoil. A diplomat named M. Jonnart mediates between conflicting ministries as the Venizelos party contemplates immediate power.
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Ain
Venizelos
M. Jonnart
Dipln
Matic
Alice Greece
Zaimis
Saloniki
Zaimis Patie i Fexign
M. Jonnarts
Bravery Rewarded Kept Secret Amid Navy Mystery
London reports Commander Gordon Campbell, honored with the Victoria Cross and a Distinguished Service Order, quietly rose through bravery during the war. Despite public demand, naval ethics keep details secret, though officials confirm his feats merit such honors. Campbell’s name appears in court circular as a VC recipient, while the public awaits fuller revelation.
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London
Mander Gordon Campbell
George
Campbell
Admiralty
United Press
U S Wants Airmen For Front In France
Washington reports the government seeks aviators for France. About 800 men are in preliminary schools with 200 more admitted weekly. After August 25, 200 students weekly will graduate into advanced fields, aiming for 1,148 pilots by September 8. Thousands more will be needed to sustain current and new schools.
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Washington
Machine guns used on Sinn Fein rioters in Cork
In Cork yesterday morning machine guns were deployed after police failed to quell disturbances. One rioter died and another was severely wounded, with about a dozen treated for bayonet and other wounds. The riot ended without troops entering. Nearby reports note about 30 seriously injured in Cork riots and other distant incidents.
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Cork
Ireland
Sinn Fenners
Churchill Demands Allied Fleets Attacked
The article discusses Churchill urging Allied fleets to strike against Germany. It argues naval strength versus the German fleet, noting the shift from battleships to air and submarine warfare, and questions the feasibility of aggressive action to expose German weaknesses as peace prospects loom.
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London
Jung
Charchill
Ee Mary Pictorial
Belgium and Russia honor Washington at tomb event
Mt. Vernon is the site as Belgium and Russia unite to honor George Washington and reaffirm vows to fight autocracy and support democracy. Baron Moncheur and Boris A. Bakhmetieff lead wreaths on the tomb alongside Britain France and Italy representatives.
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Belgium
Russia
George Washington
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Potomac
Daniels
Baron Moncheur
Boris A. Bakhmetierr
Washington
Lech
Bakhmetieff
Roop
Balfour
Great Britain
Vivian
Joffre
France
Prince
Udine
Italy
Woman's shout sparks chaos at Madison Square antiwar rally
A New York crowd of thousands hears a woman cry out that her son was killed in the war. She screams Damn the war parties and charges the front as she is pushed off a platform. The outburst shocks the audience, prompting police to restore order.
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New York
Madison Square
Hospitalized figure shows hopeful recovery prospects
An unnamed patient’s recovery chances are described as favorable by hospital staff. Attorney Henry Lockney declines to comment on the case. The text also references naval ranks and honors, mentioning Rear Admiral Caperton and other Pacific Fleet personnel.
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Henry Lockney
Food Administration to Control Food Exports and Rationing Plan
The operation places food exports largely under the food administration with national questions referred to the Sowell group. Aimed at centralizing control of the food supply, rationing for central countries will begin immediately. Secretary Redfield promises within four hours, and a campaign shows women urged to limit wheat use. officials cite Americans consuming 640 million bushels of wheat annually while urging a one month reduction and emphasizing substitutes like corn products to save energy and reduce costs.
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Pei Ata Tay
Marire
Rantro
Eroay
Eraieeritt
Banda
The
Food Administration
Sowell
Tvee
Redfield
Chicago
Women's Committeeen
Council of Defense
Weadito
Alderman Urges Mayor Exemption Resignation Request
Chicago Alderman Kerner chair of the judiciary committee presented a resolution calling upon Mayor Enemption to resign at a special meeting. The measure replaced a Friday resolution and was deferred until a future day to allow the mayor time to answer.
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Chicago
Kerner
Answor
Horse Doctor Lover of Teacher Quizzed in Court
Dr. David Roberts wife killed by teacher Grace Link is questioned in closed court as DA seeks if he heard Miss Luska threaten Mrs. Roberts. Defense weighs insanity plea while Miss Luska remains in hospital. she reportedly shot Mrs. Roberts then herself. Dam breaks flooding towns near Fairview Utah. 31,000 acre feet reservoir waters advance, forcing evacuations from Helper and Colton.
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Waukesha
Wis
David Roberts
Jaxt Wank
Grace Link
Tullin
Roberts
Miss Lusk
Mra. Roberts
Jtia
Mies Lusaka
Mins Wan
Mra
Roberta
Fairview
Utah
Price River Irrigation Company
Mammoth
Effert
Helper
Price
Cuatlegate
Colton
Open Hearings Begin on U.S. Aviation Credit Bill
Washington reports opening hearings on the government's $809,000,008 aid package. The session focuses on the aviation program, examining budgetary details and potential impacts on carriers and airports amid ongoing policy debates.
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