Greece breaks with central powers amid constitutional reassembly
Athens reports Greece severs diplomatic ties with Germany Austria Hungary Bulgaria and Turkey. Venizelos returns to lead a cabinet as Constantine abdicates and Alexander takes the throne signaling a shift toward Entente alignment and a restored parliament.
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Alexander
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England
France
Serbia
Fisher Brooks Murder Trial Reaches Jury Verdict Time
On page nine the fate of Fisher Brooks a Negro taxi driver rests with the jury. After rebuttal testimony and closing arguments the case goes to the jury to decide if Brooks is guilty of murdering Mrs Julia Mayness with a verdict expected by evening. Tim Whastletine night detective was not called to testify.
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Think German Press Has Been Throttled
A Rotterdam dispatch notes German press complaints about muzzling. The Frankfurter Zeitung reportedly lacks independence and prints only government news, excluding commentary. Holland cites a likely Reichstag meeting next week as possibly yielding startling developments.
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Associated Press
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Rotterdam
Germany
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Reichstag
Olympia Grounding Not Attributed to Navy Fault
Naval investigators report the cruiser Olympia ran aground on a rock 500 yards south of Cerberus buoy in Block Island sound. A court of enquiry will determine navigator fault. Experts say the ledge was not properly charted, despite wreckers' efforts to save the vessel.
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R. 1
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Block Island Sound
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Warship Zeeland Visits New York En Route to Indies
The Dutch armored cruiser Zeeland called at New York on her voyage to the Dutch East Indies via the Panama Canal. She will serve as a patrol vessel in waters of Holland Sessien and proceed to the Indies, with mine dangers anticipated along the usual way via the Mediterranean.
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Verdun Front Germans Hard Pressed Near Hill 204
Paris dispatch says picked German troops launched a heavy night attack on the Verdun front near Hill 204 and Avecourt. French artillery responded strongly and the German footing was limited to a small trench line as daylight broke. Offensive effort also reported east of Hill 304 with violent assaults, all of which were repelled.
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Associated Press
Paris
Verdun
Hill 204
Avecourt
Dutch Warship Arrives in Atlantic Port for Convoy Duty
A Dutch armored cruiser, the first Holland flag warship here in over ten years, arrived at an Atlantic port for several days. Officers declined to disclose its mission, but reports say the vessel will convoy Holland passenger and freight ships soon ready to depart American ports.
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Holland
Red Cross Fund Surges Toward 75 000 Goal In City Drive
The Red Cross fundraiser in Mobile shows pledges nearing 52 000 with workers and house to house canvassers pledging strong effort. Elks parade tonight to boost support and a cotton bale auction Saturday at Glennon building aims to raise funds. Campaign continues into next week with strong town wide contributions and a stated goal of 75 000.
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J. D.rews
Red Cross
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Forchheimer
Mobile
Negro chauffeur arrested for reckless driving in Mobile incident
Thomas McCasker, a negro, was arrested Friday morning by Police Officer Cliff Adams on reckless driving charges. He allegedly struck an ale house owned by 8.-1 in front of the Mobile Drug Company, causing major damage to the ale house, the car he drove, and the vehicle itself was damaged.
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Weather Forecast for Washington and Mississippi
Forecast for Washington and Mississippi calls for fair weather tonight and Saturday with thunder showers along the coast on Saturday.
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Ener
Mississippi
President seeks emergency power on liquor manufacture
The issue dominates the president's thinking with efforts to persuade Congress to act against radicals. President Wilson, via S Phelan of California, requests authority to halt malt and vinous liquor production in emergencies but does not deem immediate prohibition necessary or desirable.
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S . Phelan
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Postmaster General Burleson Urges Beer and Wine Provisions
Burleson advised several Senate leaders to modify the bill to permit manufacture of beer and wines. He said the president does not want to disturb or divide public sentiment during the war by cutting off light alcoholic beverages and that such action is unnecessary as it would waste food supplies. The plan to stop distilled spirits was not objectionable to the president.
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Martin
Garry
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Russ Eager to Have U S Red Cross Team
Petrograd report states the United States plans a Red Cross mission to Russia amid military and medical support discussions. Boris Ordin, president of a reorganized department, praises American resolve and notes medical aid as a major factor in wartime efficiency.
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U.S. Red Cross
Associated Press
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Russia
Boris Ordin
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Pershing Receives Alsace-Lorraine Delegation in Paris
Major General Pershing met a delegation from the Alsace-Lorraine republican committee in Paris. The group praised his Alsatian ancestry as a symbol of hope for their rights and restoration to full nationhood, and Pershing expressed happiness to greet representatives of a people who have suffered for their country.
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Pershing
Alsace-Lorraine
Republican Committee
M. Stachling
Ship Workers of East Plan Big Strike
The executive board of District No 1 of the International Association of Machinists met to consider a strike by 12 000 shipbuilders in the New York and New Jersey district demanding a 50 cent per hour wage increase. The men have asked for recognition and declined talks with the union. A strike next Monday could seriously interfere with the government shipbuilding plan.
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York
International Association of Machinists
New York
New Jersey
Farmers Urged To Raise Hogs and More Hogs
Washington June 29 The agriculture department urges farmers to raise hogs as the quickest path to more meat and profit. The hog is described as the most productive meat animal, requiring less labor and capital, with rapid conversion of concentrates into gains and strong reproductive capacity. The department calls hogs essential for meat and by products.
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Department of Agriculture
Federal liquor shipment ban to curb dry-state contraband
The new federal law stopping shipments of liquor into prohibition territories becomes effective July 1. It applies to all common carriers including railroads and water routes, with exceptions for sacramental scientific medicinal or mechanical uses. Southern Express Company offices instruct agents to complete pre July 1 shipments and continue deliveries to bona fide shippers until fully enforced.
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Southern Express Company
Prisenta
Martin Holbrook
Express Company
Haga
Southard Express
Iswald
Holbrook
German State Bank Reports First War Time Gold Decrease
In Copenhagen on June 29 the Imperial Bank of Germany’s weekly report notes a fall in gold reserves for the first time during the war. The weekly drop totals 76,000,000 marks, blamed on heavy purchases abroad and notes outpacing gold. The bank had already ceased gold and silver backing for paper, focusing energy on financial controls.
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Associated Press
Copenhagen
Imperial Bank of Germany
Whastletine denies telling story in hotel lobby
Whastletine ex night clerk of the St Andrew Hotel stood on courthouse steps and denied Fisher Brooks a taxi driver’s claim he paid $5 to pick up a woman at the Battle House. He said I never saw the negro and called the accusation the most damnable falsehood ever told.
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Court House
Sven
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Julia Mayne
Battle House
Hess
Brooks
Mrs. Hear
Jack Courtney
Courtney
Andrew Ho
Clarke
Inew
Allan Benedict
Bil Ransom
Cole Nee
Chick
Torpedoed sailors reach Newport News for relief
Twelve Norwegian sailors from the Sorland were picked up by a Norwegian steamer after their vessel was torpedoed off the coast of Waupiee. They reached Newport News yesterday and will be sent back to Norway. Captain Hiingson noted the ship stayed afloat about nine hours.
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Conan
Patriot ic Sunday Observed July 1 at St. Francia Street
Members of St. Francia Street Methodist Church plan Patriot ic Sunday worship on July 1 with a special patriotic music program. The Wilson proclamation sets aims to thank God for the nation, foster loyalty, unite Sunday school members in patriotic service, and enable Red Cross war fund offerings.
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Red Cross War Fund
Trial NewsDetails From County Jail Case
Deputies report tense testimony in the Brooks murder case with alleged threats and hidden conversations overheard by Deputy Easterling. Witnesses describe suspects Sanders and Brooks discussing a suitcase and past killings as court proceedings draw a large crowd and focus on credibility of testimony.
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Albert Sanders
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Hess
Ati Aeney
Norborne R. Clarke
Gro Brooks
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