Western Union Rejects War Labor Board Decision
Washington reports Western Union Telegraph Company refuses to abide by the War Labor Board ruling on telegraph operators right to organize and strike. Newcomb Carlton informs President Wilson the company rejects Walsh Taft plan, urging arbitration only through a company supervised union while contending strikes endanger wartime service.
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Washington
Western Union Telegraph Company
War Labor Board
Ident Newcomb Carlton
Western Union
Wilson
Com
Postal Telegraph and Cable Company
Clarence H. Mackay
Commercial Telegraphers Union
J. Konenkamp
Taft
Frank P. Walsh
Carlton
National War Labor Board
Umas
Secretary of Labor
Walsh
Chicago
Congress
Camp Devens Soldier Dies by Own Action
Private Frank E Paynton of Company D 308th Infantry shot and killed himself near his barracks at Camp Devens Massachusetts. He was 25, from Glendale New York and home on pass, overextended leave. His body will be sent to Glendale for burial. Private Walter E Mullett of Company K 301st Infantry is hospitalized after a collision near Boston with seven other soldiers. he has several fractured ribs and internal injuries, may survive though service likely ended.
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Camp Devens
Mass
Frank E. Paynton
308Rd Infantry
Paynton
Elizabeth Paynton
No. 11
Delta Place
Glendale
N. Y
Camp Upton
Walter E. Mullett
Company K
301St Infantry
Bostton
Lexington
Concord
Mullett
Austrian Drive Fails In War Update From Law
Chancellor Bonar Law expressed optimism in the House of Commons as Austrian offensives failed to meet objectives on the first day. He noted Italian command confidence, warned danger remained, and said Allied reserves remain strong with many U S troops reinforcing.
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Law
London
Bonar Law
House of Commons
France
United States
British War Credits Vote Opens With 500 Million Pounds
Chancellor Bonar Law moved a wartime vote of 500.6 million pounds in the House of Commons. He cited average daily war spending at about 6.85 million pounds for the current fiscal quarter and said total war burden reached 7.342 billion pounds. He noted a 6 million pound drop in munitions but a 9 million pound rise for the army.
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Chancellor Law
London
A. Bonar Law
House of Commons
Law
Thirty second Division In Action on German Soil Alsace
Washington June 18 The Thirty second division of the national guard commanded by Major General William G Haan is now in combat on German soil in Alsace The War Department announced Replacement units for this division were on the Tuscania when torpedoed The division was formed largely from the former 81st 32nd 33rd Wisconsin regiments and the former First Second Third Fourth Fifth and Sixth Michigan national guard regiments
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Washington
National Guard
William G. Haan
Alsace
War Department
Tuscania
Wisconsin National Guard
Michigan National Guard
Examiners to Tour Cities in Sherman Act Case
United States Examiner William H. Matherson and Department of Justice lawyers will start Monday a tour of five inland cities to gather evidence from retail fish dealers for their equity action against forty-one Boston fish dealers alleged to control the northeastern U S fish business. Cities listed include Burlington Vt Albany Rochester and Buffalo N Y.
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Boston
United States
William H. Matherson
Department of Justice
Burlington
Albany
Rochester
Buffalo
N. Y
Lane Pleads Not Guilty in Espionage Treason Case
Jeremiah O'Leary, former editor of The Bull, appeared in a New York federal district court and pled not guilty to treason and espionage act charges. He was escorted under heavy guard, transferred from the Pacific, and held without bail at the Tombs awaiting trial. The charges carry potential death penalty if convicted.
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Lane
New York
Jeremiah O' Leary
The
Bull
Federal District Court
Pacific
Metal Prices Steady With Lead and Spelter Notes
New York metal market reports Lead unsettled with spot and June offers at 8 1 8. Spelter firm with East St. Louis spot and June quoted 785 to 795, July and August 7 7 8 to 8 1 8.
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New York
East St. Louis
Not Adopted Ballot Proposal Seeks Labor Board Help
The text notes that the ballot event failed to pass and mentions workers forming their own association. It calls for advice from the national war labor board to ensure the organization represents employee interests without undue influence, contrasting with a Walsh Taft effort and raising the question of union impact on governance.
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National War Labor Board
Oeatheo
Loyes
Employes’ Association
Sinking of German U Boat Report Reaches Atlantic Port
Reports from an American vessel arriving from a Cuban port claim an American submarine sank a German U boat off the Atlantic coast. There are conflicting accounts among the submarine crew and naval officials, with oil slicks and possible wreckage cited but no official confirmation yet.
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Atlantic
Cuban
Water Power Treaty Inquiry Introduced in House
Representative Charles B. Smith of New York introduces a resolution asking Secretary of State Lansing to report on all water power projects in Ontario diverting Niagara River water, potentially violating the U S Great Britain treaty. The measure seeks high commission approval for diversions and is referred to the foreign affairs committee.
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Washington
United States
Great Britain
House
Charles B. Smith
New York
Lansing
Ontario
Niagara River
International High Commission
Clark
House Committee On Foreign Affairs
Charges Against Liquor Interests Spark Senate Hearing
Wayne B. Wheeler, general counsel of the Anti Saloon League, charged the liquor interests with disloyalty and accused them of funding pro German propaganda in the United States. He spoke before the Senate agriculture committee urging adoption of the Jones bone dry nationwide prohibition amendment.
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Washington
Wayne B. Wheeler
Anti- Saloon League
United States
Senate Agriculture Committee
Alcer's Crew Arrives at Atlantic Port in Sailor Reu nion
A ship’s crew of 40 shipwrecked sailors from the steamer Alcer, part of the United States Shipping Board, reached an Atlantic port today angry that officials would not pay them for the loss of their personal effects but ready to sail again for Uncle Sam. The Alcer was wrecked off Seal Island, Nova Scotia, last week.
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Alcer
Atlantic
Uncle Sam
United States Shipping Board
Seal Island
N. S
German People Waking Up Over Paris Question
London dispatch reports German civilians waking to perceived deception as they debate whether their army has entered Paris. The Geleva message to London notes today’s development and international reaction.
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London
Paris
Geleva
Protection of Paris council considers city defense measures
Paris on June 18 the municipal council held a meeting to review a report from workmen proposing protective measures for the city and its inhabitants. The session, reported today, focused on safeguarding the populace and city infrastructure amid ongoing concerns.
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Paris
Navy Strength Raised to 131,485 Men
Washington reports the permanent enlisted strength of the United States navy increased from 93,000 to 131,485 as the house accepted the senate personnel amendment to the naval appropriation bill. Secretary Daniels' reversal of his position followed letters from Admiral Benson and Admiral Palmer warning of probable defeat without the rise.
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Washington
United States Navy
House
Senate
Daniels
Benson
Palmer
Padgett
Naval Affairs Committee
Cuba’s President Menocal Secures Annual Credit From Congress
President Menocal of Cuba acts under congressional authority to establish an annual credit of 2,400,000 for use in diverse operations. The measure, aimed at supporting French, American, and Italian engagements, outlines allocations across foreign and domestic initiatives and signals a coordinated international finance policy.
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President Menocal
Cuba
Cuban Congress
France
Ital
Italians halt Austro Hungarian drive on Piave fronts
Rome reports a strong Italian Allied counteroffensive halts Austrian attacks along the Piave and Montello zones. Italians claim several hundred prisoners taken, several positions captured, and the Austrians repulsed from Maserada Candela sectors with renewed resistance south of Montello. London notes Austrians cross Piave once but face Italian shelling of bridges and staunch morale behind lines.
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Rome
Piavé
Montello
Asiago
Piave
Zenson Loop
Fossalta
Zenison Loop
Maserada
Candelt
Candela
San Andrea
London
Brenta
Warning to Potato Growers Brings Spraying Instructions
New Haven June 18 warning potato growers statewide about the potato aphis and potential crop damage. W. E. Britton warns to monitor fields for three weeks and be ready to spray. Recommended mix: one pint nicotine solution, two pounds dissoluted laundry soap, and 50 gallons of water.
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New Haven
W. E. Britton
Britton
War Industries Board Aims Major Food Price Cuts
Washington officials announced extensive reductions in retail food costs ranging from 20 to 60 percent. The War Industries Board and Food Administration are leading a nationwide investigation into costly and wasteful distribution practices by retailers.
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Washington
War Industries Board and Food Administration
United States
Boston Minister Held
Federal officers detained Reverend Edward J. Skinner of Denver Colorado after guards escorted him through the waterfront district while he sketched the Gloucester boat. He was questioned by authorities and remains in custody.
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Boston
Water Front
Federal Building
Gloucester
Edward J. Skinner
Denver
Col
French Front Report on Prisoner Capture and Movements
The French war office announced a local operation south of Amblemy and east of Mont Gobert resulting in 100 prisoners. They reported capturing prisoners between the Ourey river and the Marne and noted actions at the rear of the front.
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South River
Amblemy
Montgobert
French War Office
Ourey
Marne Ouret
Stock Quotations High School Notes Item
The New York stock market opened irregularly with speculative leaders in supply while steel common rose to 103 5-8 after a dip. Marine preferred fell to 103 7-8, Reading rose briefly to 92 3-8 and then settled. Total volume 363,500 shares. bonds $6,483,000.
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New York
Colorado
Marine Preferred
Reading
Brooklyn Rapid Transit
United States Steel Common
One Russian Refugee Letter From New York Times
A Russian diplomat’s daughter and widow of a Russian army officer in hiding describes upheaval after the revolution. She recalls losing a Petrograd home, confiscation of property, ruined riches, and growing hunger, as government bonds fail and officials flee abroad. She laments the fate of her country and the officials who profit while the people suffer.
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New York Times
Washington
Petrograd
America
Fainting Bertha Austria in the New York Globe
The column debates Austrian perfidy amid German war news and European political maneuvering. It recalls the Western pickpocket “Fainting Bertha” as a metaphor for Austria’s feints, questioning whether Vienna is truly breaking from Germany or merely pretending to quit.
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Bertha
Austria
New York Globe
Switzerland
Austria-Hungary
Germany
Medical Department
Eg Nh
War Saving Campaign Launched At Town Hall Meeting
A meeting of about fifty war stamp supporters was held at the town hall with Chairman Francis A Beach. Instructions detailed pledge forms and regular amounts for war savings. The Middletown drive reached 111189.71 toward a city quota of 540000, with 000 still to raise before the 31st. The same teams from the Reds drive will handle war stamps. citizens may register volunteers or perform duties. A list of pledge deposit points includes Central School Polish Fire Department Main Street house No 3 Town Hall Leo Tangelo 205 Main Street Lifa se Durant School Hubbard Westfield School Farm Hill Long Hill School All Saints Staddle Hill.
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Francis A. Beach
Beach
Polish Fire Department
Main Street
Leotangelo
Li Fase
Durant School
Hubbard Westfield
Farm Hill
Long Hill
All Saints
Staddle Hill
Hoover Leads War Effort Through Food Saving Success
The Kansas City Star notes Herbert Hoover as the driving force behind successful wartime food saving. It credits him with steady leadership that kept bread and flour affordable while rallying public support despite political attacks and misperceptions.
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Hoover
Kansas City Star
America
Herbert Hoover
Coun Hoover
Germany's Monopoly. Reprisals in War Explainations by Doyle
Sir Arthur Doyle argues reprisals are understandable in war as a lawful, useful tool to deter enemies. He contends German gas use violates pledges and merits retaliation, while cautioning against excessive brutality and noting frightfulness has lost its force against the Allies.
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Germany
New York Sun
Arthur Doyle
Bestiality
National Guard Duty Performed Without Delay
A poem notes servicemen who joined when ordered, left school early, and went to work instead of seeking commissions. They faced modest recognition or farewell parades yet followed orders, serving on the front lines in France with steady resolve and duty.
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France
For Sale Ford Runal Conditon Quick Sale
Classified ad fragment notes a sale item Ford runal con dition with new tires and a quick sale. Published in Evening Press.
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Evening Press
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Water Power Treaty
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