Fighting on Two Fronts Dominates World War News
Frank Chariton reports heavy combat in two western theaters. German assault near Rheims fails to break French lines after a three hour cannonade and 86 000 troops attack along twenty miles. Along the Piave the Austrians renew pressure toward Treviso as the French and Italian fronts share global attention.
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Aby Frank Chariton
Piave
Efort
Rheims
France
Vrigny
Fort Pompelle
Teutons
Vesle
Paris
Sillery
Aisne-Marne
Treviso
Contingent Fee Scandal Touches Government Figures
Washington officials report widespread implication in a contingent fee scandal as the department of justice reviews intercepted vide messages and accepts voluntary confessions of guilt from those who took fees for placing contracts. Major Washington firms showed huge profits and prosecutors expect arrests after broad searches of papers.
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Washington
Debnt of Justice
Department of Justice
Communicated with Enemy Charged Former Mayor Jones Arraigned
Sir Joseph Jones the former Sheffield mayor and steel magnate was arraigned at Bow Street charged with communication with the enemy. Prosecutor Mr Richard outlined evidence from Jones residence. Charles Vernon named as the defendant's son, with Vernon once known as Carl Hahn. New consolidated railway ticket offices to open in New York Philadelphia Baltimore Cleveland Toledo Boston Indianapolis Cincinnati on specified July dates.
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Joseph Jones
Sheffield
London
Bow Street Court
Richard Muir
Charles Alfred Vernon
Jonas
Richard
Vernon
Carl Alfred Hahn
Washington
Railway Administration
New York
West 32Nd Street
Broadway
Philadelphia
Baltimore
Cleveland
Toledo
Boston
Indianapolis
Cincinnati
Union Organizer Arrested in Fall River Strike Action
John L Campos, organizer for the Doffers union, was arrested in Fall River on June 19 charged with interfering with government work and handed to federal authorities. Do ff ers in mills on government work walk out in sympathy and Campos faces federal charges as their representative. Torrington Homestead Fire Destroys Birthplace of John Brown and Relics
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Fall River
Mass
John L. Campos
Doffers
Campos
John Brown
Torrington
Harper’s Ferry
Luncheon for American Aviators in Italy Held
Rome date June 19 reports a luncheon for American aviators in Italy. The event featured remarks on behalf of the guests with Mr Wenger replying on behalf of the organizers.
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Rome
Italy
Wenger
American Steamer Narrow Escape From Mine and U Boat
An American steamer carrying 80 passengers arrived at an Atlantic port after a perilous voyage from a Cuban port. It narrowly avoided a mine and an attack by a German U-boat off Charleston, with a British steamer and a patrol boat warning in time. Passengers were jolted as the ship dodged the mine at close range.
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Atlantic
Charleston
S.C
British Repel German Raiders Near Vieux-Berquin Front
London reports British forces attacked and recaptured a post near Vieux-Berquin on the Flanders front. Active artillery in the Ancre valley and Mericourt sectors, heavy shelling near Merris at night. French repulsed a German raid near Lacre. raids at Hebuterne and Socre sector repulsed.
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London
Vieux-Berquin
War Office
Ancre Valley
Mericourt
Merris
Lacre
Belgium
Vieux Berquinne
Odd Fellows 75th Anniversary Observed by Central Lodge
Central Lodge No. 12 L O O F marks its seventy fifth anniversary tomorrow night with simple ceremonies. Founded June 12 1842 by five members L M Shaddick E H Booth C H Mather Timothy Sage and Origin Utley the lodge numbers over four hundred today. No grand officers attend brief addresses by Rev F F German and Rev W D Beach with lodge music and a social hour.
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Central Lodge
Shaddick
Utley
L. M. Shaddick
E. H. Booth
Waterbury Soldier Killed in Action Marella Marello
Waterbury mourns Private Michael Marella who died in action at age 22, listed among today's casualties. He was well known in Brooklyn district, has an 18 year old brother Marcello serving at the front, and embodied the pledge of a patrol’s purpose in face of national difficulty.
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Waterbury
Michael Marella
Marello
Brooklyn
Marcello
Mrs. Stuart Held For Bigamy Remanded in London
London reports Mrs Villers Stuart, linked to the Maud Allen libel trial against Noel Pemberton Billing, remains held for trial on bigamy charges. She testified she learned her first husband Douglas Bray was alive only after a note was handed to her at the trial.
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Stuart
London
Villers Stuart
Maud Allen
Noel Pemberton Billing
Douglas Bray
United States Submarine Chasers Arrive in English Waters
The first U S built submarine chasers have arrived in English waters to cooperate with destroyers in routing out U boats. British officers are impressed by the crews efficiency and smartness reported by naval authorities.
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English
Lowon
English Waters
Yale Honors French Artist at Commencement
New Haven June 19 at Yale exercises the Howland memorial prize was awarded to Julien LeMordant, a renowned French artist. The prize honors marked distinction in literature fine arts or the science of government.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yale
New Haven
Howland Memorial
Julien LeMordant
President Wilson Declines Independence Day Invite
President Wilson declined an invitation to attend an Independence Day celebration. The White House announced the decision, noting he would not be present for the a.m. event and would continue official duties elsewhere.
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Wilson
Haa
On Tees
White House
Teey
President nominates Janie F Healy for Worcester postmaster
June 19 The president today named Janie F Healy to the Worcester Massachusetts postmaster post. Healy becomes the first woman to receive the nomination in the city. The nomination follows reports of her career with the postal service and community involvement.
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Poatmas i
Aashingtop
Janie F. Healy
Worcester
Mess
Democrats Rally Behind War Aim at Indiana Convention
Vice President Thomas R. Marshall urged Indiana Democrats to unite for winning the war with four essentials. He emphasized confidence in Woodrow Wilson as commander in chief and warned against critics who attack the president while claiming patriotism.
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Indianapolis
Thomas R. Marshall
Indiana
Bethlehem
Berlin
Democratic Party
Woodrow Wilson
Armies of Freedom
Marshall
Housing program set to spend 60 million under Overman act
President Wilson signed an executive order authorizing Secretary of Labor to oversee a 60 million dollar wartime housing appropriation. Otto M. Eidlitz will lead data-driven efforts, surveying munition plant centers and shipyards to identify the most urgent housing needs across cities such as Bath Maine Bethlehem Pennsylvania Bridgeport Connecticut Charleston West Virginia Erie Pennsylvania Norfolk Virginia Portsmouth New Hampshire Rock Island Illinois Moline East Moline Davenport Iowa Quincy Massachusetts Watertown New York Indian Head Maryland New Brunswick New Jersey New London Connecticut Mare Island California Padget Sound Washington Niagara Falls New York Alliance Ohio Lowell Massachusetts Aberdeen Maryland Newport Rhode Island Hammond Indiana Sharon Pennsylvania Niles Ohio Warren Ohio.
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Washington
Wilson
Congress
Otto M. Eidlitz
Bureau of
Industrial Housing
Bath
Bethlehem
Bridgeport
Two Austrian Battleships Sunk
London reports the Austrian battleships Wien and Erzherzog Ferdinand Max sunk as the Szvent Istvan was also lost off Pola. Erzherzog Ferdinand Max weighed 10,432 tons and Wien 5,512 tons, with a further sighting of wreckage about 40 miles away in the same proximity. Reports cite Delbono in Epodia via a Rome dispatch.
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London
Wien
Erzherzog Ferdinand Max
Delbono
Epodia
Rome
Pola
Bread Ration Cuts Hit Austria Amid Food Crisis
Vienna reports a 50 percent bread ration cut as Austria faces a serious food shortage. German socialists protest rising prices and potato riots occur in one locality. Meanwhile in Washington the House rejects a Senate amendment to pay bonuses to skilled shipyard workers by a vote of 205 to 87.
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Amsterdam
Austria
Vienna
Washington
House
Senate
Executive order gives control of shipping to emergency fleet
Washington June 19 by executive order President Wilson delegates to the Emergency Fleet Corporation the powers granted by congress to take over shipping lines plants and shipping. Metal prices in New York June 19 show lead quiet at spot and June 782 1-2, spelter quiet with East St. Louis spot and June at 810, July August and September 800 to 835.
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Washington
Wilson
Congress
New York
St. Louis
Sub-treasury Report on Friday Cash Net Gain
New York reports the sub-treasury gained six million eight hundred eighty six thousand dollars in net cash for Friday, June 19. The figure reflects gains from shares and cash on hand. Officials note no anomalies in the daily balance.
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Treasury
New York
Shaeks
Seventy sixth division passes in review at Camp Devens
Camp Devens Mass June 19 Major General Hodges and Brig General Donaldson preside as the seventy sixth division drills past on the main parade field. The 151st infantry brigade led by Brig General Albright sets the pace followed by the 152nd infantry brigade and the 152nd artillery brigade headed by Brig General McNair. The entire division, including trains and military police, marches for about an hour to the admiration of four thousand spectators. The unit, though newly formed, appears as veterans in this impressive review.
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Camp Devens
Mass
Harry F. Hodges
Thomas Q.fonaldson
Washington
New England
Hodges
Donaldson
151St Infantry Brigade
F. H. Albright
152Nd Infan
New York
Connecticut
F. D
152Rd
Wiliam F. McNair
Tainted Meat Shipped to Army and Navy Exposed in Probe
New York reports that Chicago packers sent large quantities of tainted meat to the government after U S entry into the war. Special Examiner Edward P Fatterson of the Federal Trade Commission heard testimony in the inquiry into Army and Navy beef. About 428 878 pounds were rejected as unfit for consumption and labeled spoiled with a $1 626 50 refund already obtained. Witnesses said the meat in the latest scandal carried four month guarantees.
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New York
Chicago
United States
Edward P. Fatterson
Federal Trade Commission
Army and Navy Beef F & Company
May Declare War on Turkey Over Persian Hospital Sacking
Washington reports an overt act that may trigger war with Turkey. George L. Caldwell cites Turkish seizure of Tab riz and occupation of American and British consulates in Persia, with sacking of the American hospital flying the Spanish flag. The dispatch notes heightened hostility and promises full investigation.
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Persia
Washington
Turkey
State Department
George L. Caldwell
Teherah
Tabriz
Erican Hospital
Erican
United States
Verdict in Big Mage Suit in Springfield Mass
Chief Justice John A. Aiken ordered the verdict in the $4,000,000 damage suit brought by Hampton railroad against Boston and Maine railroad. He said he was not influenced by fraud questions. The decision sends the case to the state Supreme Court on questions of law. Suit sought to recover an all lease agreement since May 27.
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Springfield
Mass
Hampton Railroad
Boston and Maine Railroad
John A. Aiken
Aiken
Supreme Court
Democratic Governor HopeS via New York Subcommittee
The report notes Lansing as a Democratic potential for governor and secretary roles, with Utica patch claiming upstate Democrats discuss his availability. Aimed at draft age debate and fiscal balances show $608,130,285, with sub-treasury notes and statewide political maneuvering.
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Lansing
Washington
Jun
New York
Acce
Utica
N. Y
York, J
Treasury
German Drive On Rheims Falls Down
Paris reports a heavy three division German assault on the Rheims front from Vrigny to Fort LaPompelle. French counterattacks repulsed the enemy who suffered heavy losses while prisoners named three divisions and orders to take Rheims at any cost. Preliminary bombardment lasted three hours with attacks beginning at 9 o clock.
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Paris
Vrigny
Fort LaPompelle
Rheims
War Office
Wrigny
Fort LaPome
Crmes
Sillery
Shoes and Gloves Care Tips For High Prices
Gloves and shoes receive extra attention this year as prices rise. Learn to maintain pairs, repair rips instantly, keep gloves flat and clean, and protect from moisture. Shoes will be stored neatly, treated with conditioner, and swapped for slippers when indoors to extend life and preserve appearance.
Wood's Offense in Stamford Advocate Text
The Stamford Advocate argues it is unfortunate to leave uncontradicted the notion that General Wood’s prewar offenses were simply advocating actions now admitted as proper. The piece hints that pride in opinion was wounded by events proving Wood right while authorities who opposed him were wrong.
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Wood
Stamford
General Wood
Paris in No Danger Declares Deputy Peach on Bombardment
Paris defense statements by Deputy Louis Peach say Paris is no more menaced than three months ago. A new drive is unlikely but precautions are taken. If bombardment occurs, up to 150,000 people could evacuate daily. Paris relies on long distance French American troops rather than trenches.
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Paris
Louis Peach
No Report On Mrs. Pankhurst
In London June 19 Foreign Secretary Balfour told the Commons he had no report of Mrs Emmeline Pankhurst speeches in the United States advocating Japanese intervention in Siberia and said there was no inference that allied intentions should be drawn from the speeches.
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Mrs. Pankhurst
London
Balfour
Joseph King
Emmeline Panhurst
United States
Siberia
Japan
Russia
Pankhurst
Anthony Amendment Vote Set in Senate
The Susan B. Anthony resolution to submit a constitutional amendment for nation wide women's suffrage to the states for ratification will be brought to a vote in the Senate on Thursday, June 27. This was decided by a conference of the Senate suffrage leaders this afternoon.
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Anthony
Washington
Susan B. Anthony
Senate
Airplane totals cited at Indiana convention
The speaker Scott Ferriss, chairman of the national democratic campaign, told the Democratic state convention in Indiana that 6,000 airplanes are complete and 2,000 are flying over the trench of France, outlining wartime production figures.
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Ind
United States
France
Scott Ferriss
Ohettman
National Democratic Ional
Steel Prices Discussed by New York Committee
A New York meeting discussed steel prices with a committee formed. Judge Elbert W. Gary named to chair discussions as the war effort and July 1 price changes remain the focus of talks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Elbert W. Gary
Ae Selene
Dr Homer’s Witness Describes Wilbur Case in Los Angeles Hotel
Boston reports detail Walter McFarrin testimony about Dr Joseph Homer admitting to knocking down Mrs Maude Wilbur and pressuring her for a bungalow, with scenes at a Beverely Hills hotel. The witness recounts Henry’s claims of love and solicited living arrangements amid alleged harassment and rumors.
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Boston
Los Angeles
Joseph Homer
Maude Wilbur
Walter H. McFerrin
Homer
Beverely Hills
Fit
Stock Market Moves and Senate Injury Report
Advances early in New York trading showed gains across Steel and other industry issues, with American Locomotive and Marine preferred among movers before a late-day selling wave. Chicago grain and bond markets closed mixed as Senator John Walter Smith of Maryland was briefly injured at Union Station, with non-serious injuries reported.
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New York
Steel
Baldwin Locomotive
Bethlehem Steel B
Republic Iron & Steel
American Locomotive
Marine Preferred
General Cigar
Reading
Steel Common
Baldwin
U. S
Hurt
Baltimore
United States
John Walter Smith
Maryland
Union Station
Hatters Case Dropped By State Trial Ends Friction
Bridgeport reports the Hat Makers dispute easing as the Danbury hatters trial proceeds with two defendants allowed to conduct the case. Attorneys clash amid tense courtroom exchanges and a disrupted start caused by a halted car scene. Witnesses allege coercion and violence among strikers and non union workers, while Merson and Scully deny prearranged actions and claim self defense during the confrontation.
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Bridgeport
Danbury
Common Pleas
Jeremiah Sewdent
William O. Merson
Moraf Sion
Howard W
Ralph O. Wells
Merson
Wi Interpose
Kent Lee
Lee Hat Co
Mike
Jim Merson
Ben
Scully
Anoth Merson
Registration Evader Held in Hartford Court
Walter Branski of William was arrested late in the afternoon at the Russell where he worked and brought to Hartford yesterday. He appeared before a United States court officer and was held for the next session under a $2,000 bond on a charge related to registration.
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Walter Branski
William
Russell
Hartford
City Briefs Highlight Local Delegates And Nominations
Joseph J. Kincaid, captain, appointed delegate to a convention to be held at noon on July 16. Addison TL man recommended as one vice president of the State tion of Police. Eight nurses from the training school at the sex hospital traveled to the Capitol for certificates. Native mushrooms arrive abundantly. The longest days of the year linger with late garden work as days shorten.
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Joseph J. Kincaid
Addison Tlman
Sex Hospital
Ford
Capitol
Middlesex School Graduation Dates Updated
School begins at 8 10 on Thursday morning. Graduation exercises from Middlesex hospital will be held tonight at eight o'clock. Graduation exercises for the school will be held Wednesday the 26th at the Middlesex Theatre in the afternoon.
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Middlesex Hospital
Middlesex Theatre
Bass backs Wilson at Indiana convention address
Governor Samuel G. Bass, permanent chairman of Indiana's state convention, endorsed President Wilson in a speech emphasizing unity and doubt about binding any man to his views. He argued that current times demand continued reform and the 1920 election of Wilson.
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Wilson
Indianapolis
Ind
Samuel G. Bass
For Sale and Wanted Notices Fragment Summary
Multiple old notices advertise items for sale and wanted buys. Ford touring car in running condition offered by Fisk Co at 188 Washington St. Milch cow and horse listed near Bow John Harney on river. Singer sewing machine in good condition and three pianos for sale at 99 Liberty St. Antiques, china, meats, ice boxes, carpets, tea stoves sought at Benj. Main St. Tel. 399-2. A boarding wanted inquiry closes the fragment.
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Fisk Co
Washington St
John Harney
Liberty St
Benj
Main St
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