French biplane bombards Zeppelin camp then lands in Switzerland
An early war report says a French biplane bombarded Zeppelin camp Friedrichshafen from Swiss airspace. After motor trouble the aircraft returned toward Switzerland and landed. the aviator was arrested. A separate note claims a British submarine was sunk by a German sub, denied officially. Russians retreat from the Vistula River area as fighting continues in Russian Poland.
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Uttgart
Wurttemboro
Zeppelin Hangas
Friedrichshaften
Berlin
Charges Dropped Against Swoboda in Espionage Case
Paris reports that espionage charges against Raymond Swoboda will be dropped due to lack of evidence. The accusation of being responsible for the fire aboard the steamship La Touraine has also been dismissed.
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Paris
Raymond Swoboda
San Francisco
la Touraine
Emergency currency law expires under federal reserve shift
Washington June 30 The Aldred Veeland emergency currency law which put four hundred million dollars into circulation at the war start died at midnight by limitation It had been set to expire that year but was extended by the new federal reserve law Expansion and contraction of currency will now be handled by the federal reserve system through notes issued at regional banks on commercial paper
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Washington
Federal Reserve System
Naval radio office appoints Dodd head of west coast
Washington announces Lieutenant Commander EB H. Dodd as lacitle coast superintendent of the naval radio office with headquarters in San Francisco.
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Washington
EB. H. Dodd
Lacitle
Naval Radio New Office
San Francisco
Navy adds flight training class at Pensacola
A new class of officers and enlisted men will join the navy flying school in Pensacola next week. Officers will receive 35 percent extra pay and the men 50 percent as soon as instruction in flying begins. Four marine corps men and line officers will form the class, with new machines and expansion of the facility underway.
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Ensacola
Fla
Navy Flying School
Navy
Marine
U. S. Cuts Down Liquor Staff
Washington reports that the Internal Revenue Service will discharge as of tomorrow the government gaugers in rectifying establishments. The government will owe about 240000 dollars a year. the average salary of the gaugers was around 9 00 per year. Individual rectifiers are to be held responsible after July 1 for work formerly done by government gaugers.
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U. S
Washington
Internal Revenue Rural
Lockout of Trades to Start in Chicago Building Industry
Chicago announces a general shutdown of allied building construction and material interests to begin tomorrow. All plants will stay closed until a settlement is reached with organized labor in the building industry, affecting more than 200,000 workers.
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Chicago
Ill
Hundreds of Tourists on the Way Through Wyoming
Report from E L Emery of Union Pacific Coal Company based in Boise notes heavy transcontinental auto traffic along the Lincoln highway through Wyoming. He estimates about a hundred cars daily at each point, with about half continuing into Idaho via Granger, en route to Yellowstone and the coast. Cars from Texas and other states showcase rugged designs and adaptive features for desert and mud.
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E. L. Emery
Union Pacific Coal Company of
Wyoming
Boise
Mr. Emery
Rawlins
Lincoln Highway
Granger
Idaho
Yellowstone Park
Texas
Death of Warden's Wife Stirs Joliet Penitentiary
Joliet monthly magazine reports the death of Mrs. Edoland HL. Mlen wife of the Illinois state penitentiary warden. The notice expresses deep sorrow among inmates and officials. Authorities search for evidence on the slaying of Mrs. Allen as a suspect named Chicken Joe Campbell is held to the grand jury.
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Lea
Allen
Campbell
Ocean Apartments
Erand
Wedding of Genevieve Clark Draws Thousands to Missouri
Genevieve Clark, 20, daughter of Speaker Champ Clark, wed James M. Thompson editor of the New Orleans Item at the Clark estate in Bowling Green. Guests from distant states flocked in as offerings poured in, including two silver compotes from President Wilson and a large diamond necklace. The outdoor ceremony featured Rev. Robert Boyd of Louisville and a ringbearer, with gifts and celebrations filling the day.
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Bowling Green
Genevieve Clark
Champ Clark
James M. Thompson
New Orleans
Wilson
Missouri
Big Clark Estate
Honey Shuck
Washington
House of Representatives
United States
Clark Homestead
Clark
Robert & Boyd
Louisville
Mary Herndon Boyd
Paul Thompson
Speaker Clark
Miss Clark
Louisiana
Illinois Dry Law Bill Sparks Protests Over Saloons
A proposed bill in the Illinois legislature would compensate saloonkeepers for stock and goodwill if their businesses are shut by a local dry vote. It attracted major liquor industry backing and a public hearing, drawing lawmakers and dealers to Springfield.
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Ilinois
State Assembly
Senate
Temperance Committee
Springfield
Chicago
Levy Mayer
Allied Liquor Organizations
Bill
Mayer
Supreme Court of the United States
Submarine Score Off Coast In World War I
The Norwegian ship Cambuckenneth, sailing from Portland to Liverpool, was sunk by German submarine U-39. Thirteen crew members landed, eight others were taken aboard the U-39 as German subjects. The Norwegian ship Gjeso was also torpedoed and its crew landed.
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London
Cambuckenneth
Portland
Ore
Liverpool
Gjeso
Head Protection for Soldiers in Trenches
Paris reports head protection is urged for soldiers after trench warfare began. Doctors Dentu and Deuraigne cite data from 55 head injuries showing fewer fractures and scalp wounds when metallic skull caps are used, though fit issues and size variety hinder acceptance among officers and surgeons.
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Paris
Dentu and
Deuraigne
Elda Iom
Reyburn Harrington Wedding in New London
Miss Crozier Reyburn daughter of the late Mayor Reyburn and Mrs E Reyburn of Philadelphia will wed Captain Francis Harrington U S A in a June 30 ceremony at Pequot Chapel New London The reception will follow at Oak Lodge Mrs Reyburns home Many guests have traveled from Philadelphia and Washington for the event.
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Reyburn-Harrington
New London
Conn
and Crozier Reyburn
Reyburn
In E. Reyburn
Philadelphia
Francis Harrington
Pequot Chapel
Oak Lodge
Washington
Washington Fair and Idaho Fair Weather Outlook
The weather section notes warmer conditions across Washington and Idaho fairs with southeasterly winds. Temperatures rise into pleasant ranges, inviting attendees to mild afternoons and clear evenings at fairgrounds.
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Washington
Idaho
Turks Are Weak Before Assault
Paris reports exhaustion among Turkish forces on the Gallipoli front as French advances push the lines near Krithia. French and Allied gains include Turkish trenches captured east of Saghir Dere and near Kreith, with German failures at Arras and Metzeral noted. reports also claim Arab uprisings stirring in Tripoli.
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Gallipoli
Paris
Havas
Krithia
Dardanelles
Saghir Dere
Jaffa
Palestine
Tripoli
War Office
Arras
Vosges
Metzeral
Tons of Steel for Fighters
The Pittsburg district steel mills have orders for projectile steel totaling 73 000 tons. Early in the year the price was 31 dollars per ton and the latest sales ran to 38 dollars. Tinplate mills abroad are booking enough orders for quick delivery to keep operations through year end.
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Pittsburg
Drying Up The Route Aboard The Short Line
The Short Line announces it will stop serving alcoholic drinks across its diners due to Idaho’s dry and wet counties. Beginning tomorrow no booze will be carried on the trains or in diners as the route crosses alternating districts, forcing travelers to supply their own beverages or go thirsty.
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Idaho
Steamer Nieuw Amsterdam Rammed in Fog at Downs
In Deal England on June 30 the Holland American Line steamer Nieuw Amsterdam carrying a New York passenger list was rammed in fog by an unknown steamer while at anchor in the Downs. The liner sustained damage but remains safely anchored. This marks the eighth collision in Downs over three days.
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Deal
England
Holland American Line
Nieuw Amsterdam
New York
Downs
Government will not commandeer copper or zinc supplies
London reports the board of trade says the government will not seize copper and zinc supplies unless essential shortages occur. Premier Asquith, answering Liberal MP David Mason, refused to spell out terms for peace saying it would not be in public interest to add to prior statements.
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London
Board of Trade
House of Commons
Asquith
David Mason
Evelyn Nesbit Thaw Served Subpoena to Testify
Evelyn Nesbit Thaw faces a court subpoena in New York to testify against her husband in proceedings to determine his mental condition. She is expected to testify next week.
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N. Y
Evelyn Nesbit Thaw
Union to Form Safety Rules for Electricians
Representatives of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers will meet in Washington on June 30 and the following day with government experts from the Bureau of Standards to formulate safety rules for electrical construction and operation. The Pacific coast middle west and east are each represented by one member.
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Washington
International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers
Bureau of Standards
Pacific Coast
Middle West
East
Olivet College President Resigns After Ten Years
Dr EB G Lancaster resigns as president of Olivet College in Olivet Michigan after ten years in office. He will leave tomorrow to take an extended rest.
American Submarine H-3 Wedged on Rocks Off Point Sur
The U S submarine H-3 ran aground in fog off Point Sur 150 miles south of San Francisco. Monitor Cheyenne stated no help needed and H-3 remained intact on a smooth bottom with communications established. The submarine convoy including H-1 and H-2 continued toward the fleet assembly.
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Say Praneisco
Cal
United States
Point Sur
Hoge
Cheyenne
Newton
Avivonian
San Diego
Exposition
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Swoboda
Evelyn
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