Submarine activity off American coast not a serious threat says British admiral
Vice Admiral Sir Rosslyn Wemyss, first Sea Lord, believes only one submarine operated off the U S coast to frighten Americans. He notes American navy cooperation in European waters and praises ships patrolling north, in the Mediterranean, and off Gibraltar. He cites Napoleon on focused aims and stresses centralized effort against the foe.
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British Admiralty
America
London
A. P
Atlantic
United States
Rosselyn Wemyss
Sealord
Mediterranean
Gibraltar
Mahon
Keemum Arrives Unharmed After Submarine Attack Off Virginia
Atlantic Port reports the British steamship Keemum, attacked Thursday night off the Virginia coast by a German submarine, has returned and appears uninjured. No further damage or casualties listed, vessel reached port safely.
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Atlantic Port
Keemum
Virginia
Japanese Marines Land in Swatow China
Tokio reports Japanese marines were landed at Swatow a treaty port and sugar center 200 miles northeast of Canton due to disturbed conditions. The dispatch notes the action was official and part of measures in the area.
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Tokio
Swatow
Canton
Austria Turmoil Rumors Grow Over War Future
Reports from Fabra and Amsterdam sources speak of grave events in Austria as citizens demand peace at any price. Rioting rumors circulate in Vienna amid uncertain crisis conditions and scant direct confirmation.
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London
Austria
Fabra
Madrid
Amsterdam
Vienna
Allied strength in Europe grows as German offensives stall
Washington reports over 800000 American troops in France with more ships needed to transport them, while Allied strategy maintains pressure on German drives aiming for Channel ports and Paris. Casualties list shows 81 U S names and 63 Marine deaths or wounds. In France, French operations around Villers Cotterets improve lines near the Marne as fighting eases.
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Washington
Amerea
France
March
Marek
Paris
Associated Press
Villers-Cotterets
Marne
The Limit Club Joins War Savings Stamps Drive
The following citizens and firms join the Ban nock County Limit Club agreeing to purchase War Savings Stamps up to the lawful limit of one thousand dollars each. Purchases must occur between now and December 31, 1918, with June pricing of $834 for a $1,000 W S stamp, maturity value $1,000 on January 1, 1923.
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Bannock County
United States
Prohibition Debate Shapes Maine Primaries and State Race
Maine primaries set for next Monday with major parties fielding Republicans and Democrats. Senator Bert M. Fernald and Governor Milliken are expected to win renomination, while Prohibitionists and Socialists plan state tickets by petition. The prohibition amendment looms large, with Republicans favoring ratification and Democrats opposing it in favor of local option.
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Augusta
Maine
United States
Bert M. Fernald
Elmer
Newbert
Telegraphers Strike Threat Eased by President Wilson Plea
St Paul June 15 President Konenkamp of the telegraphers union says he received a communication from President Wilson urging him to use his good offices to settle the threatened strike. Konenkamp reports a sympathetic reply was sent in response.
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St. Paul
Konencamp
Wilson
Konenkamp
Two Trusties Escape From Boise Penitentiary
Carl Ernst and Jack Miller, inmates from this county, escaped Wednesday afternoon from the Boise state penitentiary while working on a ditch. Bloodhounds lost the trail after a storm wiped it out. authorities offer a $50 reward for each escapee. Ernst, convicted of forgery in 1917, faced one to fourteen years, while Miller, convicted of burglary in 1917, faced five to fifteen years. Warden DeKay asked sheriffs to watch for them.
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Boise
Carl Ernst
Jack Miller
State Penitentiary
State Institution
Ernst
Miler
State Reformatory
DeKay
Boise Penitentiary
War slashed German births by over two million
London reports the British local government board says the first three years of war reduced births in Germany by more than two million. 40 percent fewer German babies were born in 1916 than in 1913 with infant mortality rising then subsiding toward prewar levels.
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London
Germany
American Ace David Putnam Downed Thirteen Germans
Paris reports Sergeant David F. Putnam of Brookline Massachusetts has downed thirteen Germans as of June 10 making him the ace of American aces with five new victories officially credited.
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Paris
David FB. Putnam
Brookline
Mass
Putnam
Registration of June Fifth Reaches 744 865 In U S
Washington reports show 744 865 young Americans reached legal age and registered for military service on June 5. Army and navy estimates add 208 588 reenlistments, with total eligibles at 353 686 and census miss by about 13 000. Western state totals list figures from Arizona to Wyoming, with Texas at 94 256 and Washington at 7 705.
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Washington
Provost Marshal General’s Office
Census Bureau
Army
Navy
Marine Corps
Western
Arizona
Arkansas
California
Colorado
Idaho
Illinois
Indiana
Iowa
Kansas
Minnesota
Missouri
Montana
Nebraska
Nevada
New Mexico
North Dakota
Oklahoma
Oregon
South Dakota
Texas
Utah
Wyoming
United States
Kicks on Trains But Silent on Bath Facilities
Governor Alexander urged action after Rep. Smith brought the issue to the railways director. George G. Erb of the Public Utilities Commission reported Lava Hot Springs station earns about 15000 dollars yearly in ticket sales but is not kept open for night trains, causing passenger discomfort and health risks to many travelers including invalids.
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Washington
Alexander
Smith
Lava Hot Springs
George G. Erb
Public Utilities Commission
Mining Returns of Coeur D'Alenes
Mining returns from the Coeur D'Alene district show 1917 net profits of 1,827,979 dollars, with gross ore value at 40,069,000 dollars. Compared to 1916 profits of 12,154,620 dollars and 1915 gross ore value of 24,480,000 dollars, costs rose, offsetting a nearly eight million rise in ore value.
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Wallace
Idaho
Coeur D’alene
Kaiser 30 Years On The Throne
Washington reports the German empire marks the thirtieth anniversary of Kaiser Wilhelm II’s accession. The occasion comes as the war tide shifts, with festive observances anticipated across Germany to honor the emperor who began his rule after Frederick III’s death following William I’s passing.
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Washington, D. C
ISIS
Frederick III
William I
German Empire
First American bombing squadron raids behind German lines
American bombing planes crossed into German territory from France in their first mission behind enemy lines. The lead aircraft released bombs over a rail junction near Dommary Barroneturt, creating a smoke ring as German anti aircraft and fighters opened fire. The formation returned to Allied lines after successfully completing the mission.
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France
Associated Press
Germany
Dominary-Barroneturt
Dommary
Naval enlistment to rise to 130000 by next year
Washington reports Secretary Daniels told chairman Padgett that naval enlisted strength will exceed 130000 by July 1 next year to man current and future commissioned ships. The current permanent enlisted force stands at 87000.
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Washington
Daniels
Padgett
House Naval Committee
E J Earley Dies in Salt Lake City at 37
E J Earley aged 37 died in Salt Lake City after a week long illness from pneumonia. He was a brother of R C Earley of this city and served in the Spanish American War. Survived by widow and two infant daughters, three brothers and three sisters. Funeral expected Sunday.
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E. J. Earley
R. C. Earley
Salt Lake City
R. €. Earley
Earley
Salt Lake
Veterans’ Organization
J. 5. Earley
Adjutant General's Office
City
W. T. Earley
Toledo
Ohio
F. W. Parkins
Defiance
E. C. Meyer
Lorain
Elizabeth KE. Harley
Callipolis
Oho
Paper made from sawdust demonstrated at Aberdeen mill
In Aberdeen Scotland on June 15 the success of an experiment making paper from sawdust was practically demonstrated at a large paper mill. The Aberdeen Evening Express of a recent issue was printed from paper containing a large percentage of sawdust.
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Aberdeen
Scotland
Aberdeen Evening Express
Ravalli Steamer Destroyed by Fire En Route to Alaska
Fire destroyed the Pacific Steamslip company freight and passenger steamer Ravalli of 700 tons while en route from southwestern Alaska. All passengers and crew were saved.
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Pacific Coast Port
Pacific Steamslip Company
Ravalli
Alaska
Americans and French Bombard German Lines Northeast of Chateau-Thierry
Allied forces fired thousands of gas shells into German positions along the Marne front near Chateau-Thierry in retaliation for a German gas attack. The action involved American and French batteries coordinating the bombardment against German trenches and troops.
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France
Associated Press
4Americans
Mrane Frone
Chateau-Thierry
Women Help For Army Eyes With Lens and Prisms
London report notes women with deft fingers and patience are recruited to craft lenses prisms and fit glasses for periscopes gunsights field glasses telescopes and cameras used by the army and navy and on aircraft duties require quick eyes and steady hands.
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London
Army
Navy
Chautauqua Opens With Diverse Program And Appeals
The Chautauqua week opens with music by Fenwick Newell Concert company and a lecture by Dr. C J Bushnell on national issues. Burns of the Mountains will deliver a heart to heart message in the evening. Season ticket price is 2.50 with seats for individual numbers and reservations at the tent. The local committee seeks about 150 more subscribers and lists guarantors for the season.
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Fenwick Newell Concert Company
Chautauqua
Bertha Atkin
W. A. Kedney
H. P. Pinkney
Judge Swanson
W. G. Comstock
J. W. Embree
B. A. Cummings
John Halliwell Dickinson
Archdeacon Stoy
T. Plate Williams
Walter R. Siders
Jack Halliwell
H.C. Idgray
Boyer
BE. W. Larsen
Path
Russell
EK. A. Eyo . & Young
Jesse R. S. Budge
J. A. Jones
Geo. Ridgeway
Geo. Sandholtz
A. F Merrill
C. 8
Tynnell
A. BR. Lowe
D. W. Church
Motinelsam
T. €. Martin
Leon F li
Theo.nee
H. Wites KE. Harvey
Pi i Og Hamilton
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Pocatello
Jesse R
Budge
R. J. Cruse
BE. J. Merrill
J. M. Ingersoll
WM. M'Carty
Barney M'Mahon
D. A. Miltenberger
L. Reece
J. T. Young
Francis 8. Nash
Coeur D’alenes
Kaiser
E. J. Early
Zion
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