Flier Killed In French Camp Air Accident
A French air service flier Benny Wood earth San Francisco chief of American section and Lacon Chatkeff New York pilot of Lafayette squadron were involved in a crash near Champagne. Wood was killed and Chatkeff was severely wounded as the machine failed to right itself from a height of about 150 feet and plunged into the ground in Paris region.
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Benny Woodearth
San Francisco
Re Tre American Section
Amholapee Cold Service
Lacon Chatkeff
New York
Lafayette Squadrilla
Woonworth
Chatkoff
Champagne
Macane
Somelling
Paris
No Prizes For Golf Winners In Trans Mississippi Meet
Leading golfers from west clubs between the Mississippi and Salt Lake City enter the Trans Mississippi Golf association tournament at the St. Joseph Country Club this week. Directors say no cups or medals will be awarded and funds for trophies will be used for patriotic purposes.
New Allied Trump Seen After Greek Abdication Front Moves
Reports from the Macedonian front indicate strategic shifts as Constantine abdicates and British forces retreat from eastern Struma positions. Reconnaissance intensifies along the Vardar while Serrail may launch an offensive up the valley. German and Austrian statements point to growing aggression and Russian activity in Volhynia Galicia. London reports a British retreat from some North France advances with main lines still held.
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Constantine
Struma
Vardar
Balkans
Serbia
Serrail
Volhynia
Galicia
Brussiloff
Baltic
Berlin
London
France
Army to Train 650,000 by September 1 Efficiency Plan
Washington reports that without rapid camp construction the first increment of 650,000 troops may not begin training by September 1 and could be delayed six weeks. The first officers training in camps will be discharged in August to welcome the next draft batch, with exemptions resolved to move troops into camps by September 1.
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Washington
Thos
Debate on Government Food Control Bill
Weoondon June 18 debate on the government food control bill continues in both houses aiming for passage by July 1. Leaders pledge strong wartime efficiency as the administration drives the measure.
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Weoondon
Congress
Commissioner Died in June in Commerce Commission
Todson C. Clements, a commissioner on the commerce commission, died on June 18. The obituary notes his service and ties to the commission.
Registration Returns After Close Of Estimate
The report records complete returns on registrations under the selective draft, totaling 9 661 811. Only one state, Yvounie, has not sent any returns as of the marshal general's office.
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Sugton
Ales
Baby Lone Seeks Enlistment in First New Jersey Unit
Kickapoo medicine man Baby Lone applied to enlist in the First New Jersey infantry. Col Fraser investigates eligibility for the Oklahoma born 26 year old veteran to join the army.
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Baby Lone
New Jersey Infantry
Col. Fraser
Oklahoma
Two Burglaries Reported At 314 North Seventh And 505 South Third
Police report two burglaries this morning one at 314 North Seventh owned by Mrs Sell where linen pillow cases sheets butter and eggs were taken and the cellar door left undocked another at 505 South Third where a valuable plush coat was stolen from a clothesline the coat was taken from the back yard no arrests have been made.
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North Seventh
South Third
Sell
505 South Third
Countess Panin Becomes World’s First Woman Minister
In Petrogard on June 18 Countess Sophie Panin appeared in a workman’s blouse and leather skirt to take the post of assistant minister of social tutelage in the department of state. She will administer charitable and social institutions and oversee child care. The countess is forty five and noted as very wealthy.
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Petrogard
Sophie Panin
Department of State
Pershing Busy on Troop Plans
Paris reports General Pershing is at work with a busy week ahead handling key questions about the arrival of American troops.
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Pershing
Paris
Teutons Destroy Russian Base in Baltic Raid
Berlin reports German aircraft landed on an island in the bay of Riga on Friday and destroyed a Russian base there. The action underscores intensified German air operations in the Baltic region during the ongoing conflict.
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Berlin
Bay of Riga
Red Cross Finance Campaign Opens With Local Drive
Red Cross finance drive kicks off Wednesday afternoon with committee chairs and captains meeting at the Turner building. County chairman Dr J H Dickinson travels countywide to organize teams while Lava Hot Springs supporters receive credit for early enthusiasm. The campaign features talks by Prof Miles Reed and A Mariani at local venues and the Triot Auto company provides transport and driver Bruce Stoddard for reaching rural points.
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Red Cross
Stor
Esterday
Red
Oonty
DY Ee
Ps Na
T. Young
Iti
FW. Dickenson
Bene Dhegen
Turner
Tum
Miles FL Reed
A. Mariani
Auditor
Orpheum
Princess
Chattanqua
J. H. Dickinson
Lava Hot Springs
Rec Cross
Lava Committee
Messrs. Pilchard
Hall, Beaver
Ole ‘Brothah
C. Watt Brandon
Evan
Schwartz
Triot Auto Company
Poestello Net
Ile Ovis Counuabtee
Bruce Stoddard
Chalmers
Corps of Community
Contracts Let for Ten More Merchant Ships and Sinks
Washington announces contracts let for ten merchant ships and twenty four wooden sinks. A basic price of 556.20 per ton is fixed for steel plates in ten inch ships, signed by Shipping Board Chairman Denman. Future contracts will use this price instead of the earlier 95 per ton.
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Washington
Denman
Shipping Board
Gorky Declares Step Back From Politics
Petrogard June 18 Maxim Gorky author announces he abandons politics to focus on culture and artistic questions for the reconstruction of Russian affairs.
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Petrogard
Maxim Gorky
Collector Joseph J. Scott Removed From California District
Washington report that Joseph J. Scott, collector of internal revenue for the first California district in San Francisco, was removed by presidential direction while under indictment for shortage on accounts.
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Washington
Joseph J. Scott
Internal Revenue
California
San Francisco
Wheat Market Moves Steady With Corn and Oats Prices
Chicago June 18 wheat quotes at 2.11 1/4 a bushel with corn at 1.55 1/4 and oats at 63 3/4 cents as market activity shows steady demand and price alignment across grains.
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Chicago
Copper Market Update
Copper prices in New York on June 18 show no change as markets hold steady amid mixed demand signals and supply expectations. Traders await industrial data and policy cues to gauge near term direction.
London Air Raid Kills Two and Wounds Sixteen
An official report from London details a Saturday air raid by two enemy airships. One airship crossed the Kentish coast around 2 am and dropped six bombs on a coast town, killing two and injuring sixteen while damaging many homes. The second raider attacked further, with continued coverage on Page Six.
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London
Kentish
Marines push ahead with local recruiting drive
The Marine Corps reports steady enlistment activity in the western division. Pocatello leads with four new recruits this week, while Salt Lake City and Miles City each added 28, pushing the district past its quota and leaving 183 men at home awaiting orders.
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Spokane
Pocatello
Great Falls
Butte
Henry BD. Lee
Fort Douglas
Salt Lake
Shaffer
Watson
Salt Lake District
Russia to renew energy in offensive or unified front
The Duma in secret session passed a resolution for an immediate Russian offensive. It declares a separate peace with Germany or prolonged inactivity as ignoble treason toward Russia allies. The message comes from Petrograd via London on June 18.
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Petrograd
London
The
Duma
Germany
Russia
Strikes Alleged Triggered by Pro German Element
Reports from New York dated June 18 state that evidence suggests Alaska copper strikes at Kennecott properties were instigated by a pro German element. The claim was presented at the Kennecott Copper Corporation offices.
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New York
Alaska
Kennecott Copper Corporation
C Company
Venizelos Triumphs as Greece Crown Changes Hands
Mlutherios Venizelos, longtime ally of the Entente, defeats King Constantine’s line as Constantine’s second son is crowned. Venizelos leads a provisional government from Salonika since 1916 and gains popular trust for steering Greece toward royal democracy and alliance with the Allies. The crowd sees Venizelos as force behind the overthrow and a stabilizing leader.
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Mlutherios Venizelos
Alexander
Constantine
Lloyd George
Greece
Venizelos
Salonika
Navy to use coal and oil under fixed price order
Secretary Daniels orders coal and oil producers to supply the navy in large volumes at prices to be fixed later by the president after the federal trade commission decides a fair rate. The navy will use 1,750,000 tons of coal and 50,000,000 barrels of oil under this authority granted by Congress.
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Washington
Daniels
Federal Trade Commission
Congress
Missouri abolishes death penalty in state law
Jefferson City, Mo. June 18. From this date no person convicted in Missouri courts of murder or other crime may be sentenced to death. This follows the law abolishing capital punishment enacted by the last legislature. Missouri becomes the eleventh state to abolish the death penalty, joining others where life imprisonment is the severest penalty.
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Jefferson City
Missouri
Union
Kansas
Maine
Michigan
Minnesota
North Dakota
Oregon
Rhode Island
South Dakota
Tennessee
Washington
Twenty-Two Girls Missing in Gotham Serial Case
In New York in June authorities investigate after Ruth Craeger, an eighteen year old high school graduate, is found murdered. A grand jury indicts Altyedo Abacsi, bicycle shop owner, as the body is uncovered. one suspect fled to Italy as police fear more victims may be buried.
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New York
Ruth Craeger
England to Launch Offensive and Defense of London
In the commons today June 11 Andrew Bonar Law announced England would take steps to damage the enemy and prevent raids on London as part of a broader offensive plan.
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London
Andrew Bonar Law
Commons
England
German Toll of Ships Heavy in British Shipping Losses
Washington reports official British figures show 622 ships over 1600 tons and 115 smaller vessels sunk by German submarines since February Vy, marking a heavy toll on British merchant shipping.
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Washington
Japanese flotilla sinks submarine in the Med
London reports a Teuton submarine was probably sunk by a Japanese warship in the Mediterranean after a June 12 encounter with a Japanese flotilla.
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London
Mediterranean
Electricians Strike In Butte Mines Sparks Tense Action
Butte Montana June 18 electricians struck and called out men at the mines amid rising labor tensions.
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Electricians
Butte
Mont
Electricus
Kaiser Watch Fobs Punched by the Police
Chicago reports a policeman identifying Wilhelm II, the German emperor, on the badge of Max Klixmalits from Indiana Harbor. Klixmalitz claimed he worked in a munition factory and was arrested for investigation along with jeweler Joseph Ginsinger as a stock of fobs was confiscated.
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Chicago
Wilhelm II
Germany
Max Klixmalits
Indiana Harbor
Klixmalitz
Joseph Ginsinger
Millionaire $225000 breach suit verdict for Miss O'Brien
New York June 18 a jury awarded Miss Honora May O'Brien aged 28 a verdict of $225000 in a breach of promise suit against John J Manning an 85 year old millionaire. The supreme court affirmed the verdict.
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New York
Honora May O'Brien
John J. Manning
Supreme Court
Rivers and Morrissey Set for Thursday Boxing Showdown
Scribe Hilly Smith predicts a keen bout as Mexican Joe Rivers returns to meet Lee Morrissey in a fresh score settling clash on Thursday night. The card also features Chester versus Nicholson in the wrestling preliminary.
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Tommy O'Hara
Sloe Rivers
Tom
Hilly Smith
Grace
The
Tribune
Smith
Joe Rivers
Wildeat
Lee Morrissey
Rivers
Morrissey
St. Anthony
Ad Wolvast
Idaho Falls
Chester
Nicholson
Bishop Thomas Nicholson to wed Evelyn Seon in Greencastle
In Greencastle Indiana on June 18 the wedding of Bishop Thomas Nicholson a renowned figure in the Methodist Episcopal Church and Mrs Evelyn Seon will take place. The ceremony joins two prominent church families in a notable local event.
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Greencastle
Ind
Thomas Nicholson
M. E. Church
Evelyn Seon
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