Food shortages rock Austria and Germany in June turmoil
Reports from London Copenhagen and The Hague describe severe bread and food ration cuts across Austria Germany and Hungary. Protests spread with 100000 workers striking and martial law feared. Premier Von Seydler faces pressure as aid from Germany and Hungary is questioned amid growing famine conditions.
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Germany
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Times
the Hague
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Ensen
Vienna
Sy Associated Press
Austria
Daily Mail
Hague
Arbeiter Zeitung
Associated
von Seydler
Arbiter Zeitung
Harvest Labor Rates Rise as Farmers Seek Threshing Help
Wayne county agriculture agent J C Kline says harvest workers in the labor reserve will be paid 30 to 40 cents per hour, with overall labor costs climbing. State defense officials hear concerns over grain threshing prices and plan government supervised pricing, aiming to curb excessive charges and save wheat yields.
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J. C. Kline
Wayne County Agriculture Agent
Red Cross
M. B. Foley
Indiana State Council of Defense
United States Food Administration
Harry Gilbert
Wayne County
Richmond Commercial Club
Gilbert
Kline
State Council of Defense
Goodrich
Indiana
State Council
Four Berlin Residents Flee in Two Airplanes
Four Berlin residents attempted escape from Germany in two airplanes on Thursday. One plane landed in Denmark with two occupants, including a University of Berlin reserve officer. The second plane was shot down by German guard ships in the Baltic Sea. The Denmark landing plane was a large Albatross type.
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Associated Press
Copenhagen
Germany
Denmark
Baltic Sea
University of Berlin
Baltic
Weather outlook for Indiana and Wayne County
The Weather Bureau reports fair and cooler conditions tonight and Saturday, with cooler south portions. Noon temperatures show a cool wave tonight and a shift to warmer weather across Indiana as a Canadian cool wave moves away. Another cool wave remains in the northwest and is seen approaching, promising clearing weather by Saturday and a likely three day stretch of dry conditions.
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Indiana
United States’ Weather Bureau
South Portion
Wayne County
W. E. Moore
Quebec
Northwest
Wayne county war savings drive nears million mark
Richmond thrift stamp workers set a new daily county record pledging 129000 for war savings. across Wayne county towns most subscriptions totaled 1000 500 and 250 with committees of 400 interviewers pledging moderate gifts from wage earners and residents. the drive aims to reach 1000000 by june 28 with 260000 still needed and officials warning of possible countywide reporting for noncontributors.
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Richmond
Wayne County
Indianapolis
Marion County
Treasury Department
State Committee
Han Newspapers Attack Kaiser's June Speech
Geneva report notes German papers harshly criticize Emperor William IIs address at the German headquarters anniversary. The Post of Munich argues a humane approach was possible and condemns a warlike tone toward England, suggesting Anglo-Saxon powers will respond to the challenge.
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Associated Press
Geneva
William
Post
Munich
England
Crowder Calls 8976 Draft Registrants for Training
Washington June 21 Provost Marshal General Crowder announced a call for 8,976 draft registrants qualified for general service to be sent on July 15 to various schools for special training. The call remains open to volunteers until July 1.
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Associated Press
Washington
Crowder
Crowder Issues New Draft Rule
Washington June 21 new regulations issued to draft boards under Provost Marshal General Crowder govern applications of the work or fight order. They emphasize non useful occupations for games and sports but allow waivers for illness, vacation, or inability to secure productive work with a change of residence. Local boards may assist placement via the federal employment service and may postpone action to place men in productive occupations. If a deferred case is found to be an idler or in non productive work, the classification and order number are withdrawn and the man is inducted.
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Associated Press
Washington
General Crowder
Crowder
Federal Employment Service
American Army Arrested by Police After Flag Incident
A Richmond tale recounts two boys who pelted a flag with stones, forming a toy troop called the American army. The mock hostilities ended with the youths detained at a police station and released after a warning. Relatives demanded action as authorities, including Mayor Zimmerman, addressed the incident.
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Richmond
America
Zimmerman
Gormon
Planes to Fly Across Atlantic Next Summer Says Brancker
Major General W Brancker of the British air ministry told reporters that big American air and seaplanes are expected to fly the Atlantic to reach the front by next summer. A pioneer trans Atlantic flight is planned to move American made aircraft to the front with cooperation from the U S government. The first flight may occur this autumn using a British built seaplane starting from Newfoundland via the Azores and Portugal to Ireland. Estimated 40 hours flight time with a four man crew including an engineer and navigation officer.
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Associated Press
Washington
Atlantic
W. Brancker
British Air Ministry
Amer Er
Brancker
British Air Council
U. S
Newfoundland
Azores
Portugal
Ireland
Famous Japanese aviator killed in battle by Associated Press
Paris June 21 Sergeant Kobayavki the Japanese aviator in French service was killed in an aerial battle. His plane caught fire from an incendiary bullet and he jumped from about 9000 feet behind French lines. Lieutenant De Turrenne has downed his tenth enemy plane becoming an ace. Lieutenant Madon has brought down his thirty fourth.
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Associated Presny Paris
Harvas Agency
Kobayavki
Lieut
de Turrenne
Lieut. Madon
English Patriots Invited to Fourth of July Celebration
Englishmen in Richmond and nearby areas are urged to show patriotism by taking part in the forthcoming Fourth of July celebration in the city. Interested participants should contact R. J. Wigmorf, Chairman British Section, by letter or phone 3255.
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Richmond
President Wilson May Lead Drive for Liberty Loan
President Wilson may substitute for Secretary McAdoo in person appeals during the next Liberty loan campaign. Treasury officials estimate subscriptions could reach 7 to 8 billion dollars as the nation prepares to absorb at least 6 billion in treasury certificates. McAdoo has been ordered to a western ranch for throat rest per doctors’ orders.
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Wastman Run
V. G
Wilson
McAdoo
Serias
Italian gains and Austrian losses amid Piave front fighting
Rome June 20 The effort by Austrians to widen the Montella Piave salient failed Italians gained ground on the lower Piave Premier Orlando said enemy losses were enormous and Italy captured several hundred prisoners in the day's actions near Monte Belluna Susegana and Neversa station
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Associated Press
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Montella
Orlando
Monte Belluna-Susegana
Neversa
Piave
Preas
Montello
Piave River
Monte Belluna
Susegana
Nervesa Station
Leading American Ace Baylies Missing After Air Combat
Paris reports First Lieutenant Frank L Baylies of New Bedford Massachusetts, a leading American ace in the French Flying Corps, missing after a four German aircraft attack. Baylies had 12 aerial victories since February 1918 and earned the Legion of Honor on June 1. He joined the American field ambulance in 1916 and later served in France Serbia and Macedonia before joining the French air service despite vision issues.
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Associated Press
Paris
French Flying Corps
Frank L. Bayes
New Bedford
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Rubernet
Macari
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Legion of Honor
American Field Ambulance
France
Serbia
Macedonia
U S Aviators Active in Piave Front War News
Italian defense holds on Montello plateau as Austrian forces are checked with heavy losses. American pilots join Piave operations, bombing bridges and supporting Italian troops. British and French fronts see raids and stalemate. Vienna reports Italian attacks repulsed as rains flood the Piave. American trenches near Cantigny are cleared, German penetration denied. Mediterranean transport Saint Ann torpedoed. 638 crewmen and soldiers aboard, 1512 saved.
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Soissons
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Vienna
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Asiago
Zenson
San Dona di Piavé
Fossetta
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Belgium
Montdidier
Cantieny
Berlin
Leicheprey
Mediterranean
Saint Ann
British Casualties For Week Total 36620
British casualty figures for the week amount to 36,620 with the tally reflecting ongoing wartime losses. The report highlights sustained combat and service fatalities across multiple theaters, underscoring the human cost of the conflict during the period covered.
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T. B. Jenkins
W. A. Bockhoff
BE. G. Hill
Starr Piano Company
Swayne- Robinson Co
A. D. Gayle
W. D. Foulke
F. M. Taylor
E. B. Calvert
A. T. Hale
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Harry Watt
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P. W. Smith
Harry Bockhoff
Carl Ullman
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C. E. Dickinson
Washington Theatre Company
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Druitt Bros
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