Flood Wrecks 45 Miles of Rail in Price River Valley
Alt Lake City reports damage from floods along the Price River. Rail track depots and crops valued at over 1.5 million dollars ruined. Rio Grande railroad faces is colliery shutdowns and miners stranded as 15 to 30 miles of track and several bridges are washed away. Residents seek safety along canyon walls. no loss of life reported.
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Price River
Price
Caste
Gate
Se'ofelé
Helper
Rio Grande service halted near Grand Junction
Lenver Colo June 26 The fjord of Price river has virtually tied up the Rio Grande west of Grand Junction and service will be restored in about fifteen days.
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Lenver
Colo
Price River
Rio Grande
Grand Junction
Indiana Sixth district race draws national attention
Washington June 26 Ten candidates discuss the Indiana Sixth congressional race to replace the late D W Comstock Finly Gray Democratic candidate opposed by Richard W Elliott Republican attorney from Connersville The campaign features stumping by leaders with national administration support and GOP claims of wartime aid from Republican lawmakers.
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D. C
Washington
Runmderas
Indiana
D. W. Comstock
Finly Gray
Richard W. Elliott
Connersville
Jaries
Jay
Democraticc
Iiblican
Congress
PRICE RAISERS ANY LOCALITY GIVEN WARNING
Washington reports the federal trade commission found retail prices for canned vegetables double the wholesaler costs this season. Wholesalers pay about seven and a half cents for corn nine and a half for peas and tomatoes f o b factory. Retail is seventeen to twenty cents. The FTC says the inquiry aims to forestall speculative pricing.
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Washington
Federal Trade Commission
Commission
Thief Returns Loot and Rig to Cops in Local Incident
A remorseful burglar who stole five sacks of flour left a horse and buggy for travel after a failed second raid. He was spotted loading flour into the buggy near Hyrum Bay, chased by officers in a police jitney, and fled, abandoning the buggy and loot to the cops at the alley behind the National Laundry.
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Hyrum Bay
Mondday
National Laundry
Grace Lusk Improves After Fatal Shooting in Waukesha
Miss Grace Lusk who killed Mrs. David Roberts then shot herself was reported improving at a Waukesha hospital. Doctors said her recovery chances looked good as her attorney Henry Lockney refrained from commenting on a defense strategy.
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Waukesha
Wis
Grace Lusk
David Roberts
Henry Lockney
Boots and whiskey ring busted in Inkom arrest
John Murphy, a known bootlegger, was arrested last night after sheriff's deputies staked out his wagon and a crowd gathered to buy six cases of Cedar Run whiskey. A search of his Inkom farm found no liquor, but a trunk had about 145 dollars in his possession suggesting prior deliveries and earnings. Murphy rode in jail with his wife and baby.
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John Murphy
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I-Ey
Inkom
Rio Grande Road Appeals $38 Million Judgment
The Rio Grande railroad filed an appeal in New York on June 26 challenging a judgment exceeding $38,000,000 in favor of Equitable Trust. It argues the contract underlying the suit was abrogated and that the lower courts erred in handling the case.
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New York
Equitable Trust Company
The
Rio Grande Railroad
Court of Appeals
Railroad
Senate panel expands food control bill scope
Washington reports the senate agriculture sub-committee approved extending government control to iron and steel products plus petroleum farm implements and natural fiber goods like sisal jute and hemp binding. The measure excludes farmers gardeners and raisers from the act and blocks individual food administrator powers over meat.
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Washington
Senate Agriculture Sub
Exemption boards named for draft as work may start
Washington reports twenty four states have announced local exemption boards to pick candidates for the national army under draft. Rules are not yet issued and draft selection may begin next week. States include Utah Nevada Montana New Mexico Colorado and South Dakota. Arizona will use the same officials who served during registration.
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Washington
Utah
Nevada
Montana
New Mexico
Colorado
South Dakota
Austrians Press to Recapture Monte Ortigara Positions
Rome reports Austrians push to regain Monte Ortigara footholds in Trentino as heavy losses mount. The war office says attacks continued since last night despite the toll.
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Rome
Monte Ortigara
Trentino
War Office
Bannock Passes Its 20000 Quota On Red Cross Fund
The last day of the Great Mercy Campaign raised over 21000 dollars with returns still tallying and a possible additional thousand to be added. Local volunteers report strong support and continued contributions as the drive closes.
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Bannock
RED Cross
Great Mercy
Russia pledges steadfast support in alliance fight
Washington dispatch notes Ambassador Bakmeteff tells the Senate that Russia will remain in the grand alliance against German autocracy and rejects any separate peace, underscoring continued commitment to the war effort.
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Washington
Senate
Bakhmetieff
Russia
Enlistment Rules Update For British Army
Army recruiting station issues orders barring American citizens from enlisting in the British service while allowing other foreign nationals to join. A influx of recruitment literature is available, and inquiries can be made at the federal building station. Two Servians from Hailey, Pete Lukick and Louis Surla, enlisted in the infantry and were sent to Salt Lake City. Portland leads weekly recruiting with 105, Salt Lake City tops the Salt Lake district with 30 recruits. Overall, Western division remains first, total enlistments since March 30 reach 9312.
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Pete Lukick
Louis Surla
Hailey
Portland
Francisco
Salt Lake District
Salt Lake City
Billings
Great Falls
Butte
Miles. City
Ogden
Boise
Pocatelto
Boeman
Faith in Farmers of This Country
London dispatch reports the war’s outcome may hinge on food supply with the United States playing a crucial role. Minister of health urged cooperation with American farmers, warning that stomach discontent threatens more than brain.
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London
Associated Press
Madrid suspends constitutional guarantees
The government in Madrid announced on June 26 that constitutional guarantees have been suspended. This represents a major shift in civil order and could impact rights and public safety measures across the country.
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Madrid
Red Cross Subscriptions Stand At 104 Million At Noon
Nationwide Red Cross fundraising tops 104 million dollars by noon and is forecast to hit 110 million by night as subscriptions continue to rise.
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Standslows Nation
Red Cross
Idaho Mercy Fund Drive Highlighted Across State
Idaho reports say Red Cross mercy fund workers exerted full effort during the campaign week and Idaho’s quota will be considered. Continued on Page 3.
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Idaho
Red Cross Mercy Fund
Rehearsal Notes Prompt Pauline Ton’s Prince Role
In two towns Pauline Ton of W Va and Partining of Dayton are in rehearsal for the Prince of nef it at the Day. The article fragment notes preparations and local interest in the production with no further details.
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Paulineton
W. Va
Dayton
Beeen
AIRMEN MIX IT AND THREE COME TO GROUND
London June 26. Three British naval aeroplanes fought ten German machines over Flanders Monday. The official account says one and probably three of the Germans were driven down. All the British airmen returned safely.
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London
Flanders
Wifey Bazaar Out For Action At Police Court
A quiet police court session saw few offenders present as rumors of a chain gang spread. One intoxicated man admitted buying cider he claimed was ancient brand and paid a $10 fine. A colored couple faced disturbing the peace charges after a wife intercepted a telegram from a rival. The husband paid $10 and the home quarrel subsided. Poindexter’s gambling case was dismissed for lack of evidence. A East Clark resident fined $10 for disturbing the peace will serve six and a half days in default of cash.
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Poindexter
Gambing
East Clark
National Church Council Postponed for War Effort
The National Council of Congregational Churches meeting in Los Angeles has been postponed due to the war. A new October gathering will take place in a city near the denomination’s strength.
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Boston
Mass
National Council of Congregational Churches
Los Angeles
Finnish Volunteers Head Homeward From Russia
Petrograd reports 3000 Finnish volunteers who served with Germany plan to try to reenter Finland soon. The figure comes from the Russia Volta and reflects renewed activity among Finnish forces amid postwar turmoil.
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Petrograd
Russia
Finland
Deaths in Philadelphia Hotel Clarified by Relative
John J. Alexander of Pittsburg identified the dead man as Lieutenant Ferdinardi Alexander, claimed brother and navy signal corps officer. He charged the body and Louise Jones of New York to be with him, Jones had shot herself after Alexander died from indigestion.
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Philadelphia
John J. Alexander
Pittsburg
Ferdinardl Alexander
Signal Corps of the Navy
Alexander
Louise Jones
New York
Women to Register on Ability for War Service
Washington, June 26. Registration of women to record what work each can do for the country during the war will begin soon under the council of national defense. Blanks ask for age citizenship education occupation time available dependents and training if any.
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Washington
Council of National Defense
Constantine Buys Swiss Chateau Near Thun
Former King Constantine of Greece, who arrived in Lugano, has reportedly purchased Chateau Chartreuse near Thun, Switzerland, from German Baron von Gedlitz, per the Berlin Lokal Anzeiger.
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Amsterdam
Constantine of
Greece
Lugano
Switzerland
Chateau Chartreuse
Thun
Baron von Gedlitz
Canadian Forces Advance in Lens Region Front
Long Canadian Army Headquarters report from France June 26 notes major progress as Canadian troops occupy the strongest outpost near Lens and push into Lacoulette. Germans withdraw from a 1.75 mile line while retreat pauses at night. destruction of western Lens homes signals defense in the east and house to house fighting potential.
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France
Lens
Lacoulette
Souches Valley
French Troops Enter Athens to Restore Order
An Allied dispatch reports French forces entered Athens to maintain order after a demonstration by supporters of Gournaris former premier and pro German.
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Athens
London
A Times Disputch
Gournaris
Venizelos Arrives in Athens to Form New Cabinet
Paris dispatch reports Eleftherios Venizelos arriving in Athens after being commissioned to form a new government as political developments unfold in Greece.
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Paris
Havas
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Athens
Greece likely to join allies if parliament convenes
London reports on June 26 that The Times states once Parliament is convoked Venizelos may propose Greece join the Allies. The note suggests a shift in Greek policy amid wartime diplomacy.
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London
A Times Disteh
Venizelos
Greece
Red Cross fund canvass reaches goal then aims higher in Oregon
In Pilot Rock eastern Oregon a Red Cross chapter led by enthusiastic women rode and marched through rough weather to raise 2500 dollars for the Hundred Million fund. After three days they reported success and planned a new push to double the goal.
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San Francisco
Red Cross
Pilot Rock
Umatilla County
Oregon
Western Committee
Bread and Water for Those Preys
A fragment notes prisoners in the city jail refusing work in a basement cell language suggests unrest and harsher treatment. The excerpt mentions thirteen inmates confined in the basement area with unspecified context and time.
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Bastile
Wardrobe At Auction Marks End Of Princess Louise Era
A Munich sale of Princess Louise of Belgium’s wardrobe raised 82 000 marks amid her decade long exile over love affairs and extravagance. The article notes royal scandal and legal proceedings, detailing police judge Swanson addressing jailed workers and city labor duties under Idaho law.
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Belgium
Munich
Leopold
Minel
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