Strikes and food crisis sweep Austria and Germany
Across Vienna Munich and Cologne mass strikes surge over bread and meat shortages. Reports say 20 000 workers quit munition plants as prices bite and troops suppress demonstrations. Emperor Charles may delay cabinet resignation while talks continue and food minister warns of horseflesh meals to avert famine.
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Amsterdam
Austria
Paul
Vienna
Lokal Anzeiger
Food Department
Charles
Emperor Charlies
Berlin
von Soydier
Herr von Twardowski
von Wetser
Agriculture
Tronea
Retreat of Austrians Hearts Allies Hopeful News Across Front
A laconic bulletin from General Diaz reports Austrian forces retreating in disorder with Italians in pursuit. The development is hailed by Allied nations as the most heartening news in months, with observers linking it to potential shifts on the Piave and Western fronts and possible consequences for Austro-Hungarian internal dissent.
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London
Vienna
Iterlf
Sya
the Hague
the Times
Baron Bur-jan
Wondon
Jime
Diaz
Italy
Piave
France
Austro-Hungary
Germany
Baron Burian
Daily Mail
Annemasse
Austria
Berlin
Italians Near Victory as Piave Offense Expands
Official dispatches from Rome report Austrians have lost 45 000 prisoners and vast war material as Italian forces drive across the Piave. The border retreat continues with fierce battles from Maserada to Sardona while German divisions are rushed to aid Austria. American airmen gain early honors in the fighting.
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Italy
Piave
Rome
Washington
France
Drunkenness Declines Under Wartime Liquor Rules
London reports show wartime regulation of the liquor trade reducing drunkenness by 82 percent. Official findings credited to measures regulating sales hours and licensing.
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London
England
Senator Watson to Speak Here on July Fourth
Senator James B. Watson will be principal speaker at the Fourth of July celebration in Richmond. A telegram from James E. Watson confirmed the invitation after Kentland meeting cancellation freed his schedule. Richard Lieber of Indianapolis will also speak on German Democracy. local church committees plan to participate in the parade and invite German community members to attend.
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James B. Watson
Richmond
Indiana
W. W. Reller
Wayne County Council of Defense
Kentland
James E. Watson
Keller
Washington
Watson
Senator Watson
General Committee
Ind
Richard Lieber
Indianapolis
Goodrich
St. Andrew's Church
St. John's Church
St. Paul's Church
South Ninth Street
Von Hertling to Speak Before Reichstag Debates Open
Amsterdam dispatch says chancellor von Hertling will speak today at the Reichstag opening debate on his office and the foreign office estimates.
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Associated Press
Amsterdam
Hertling
Vossrache Zeitung
Reichstag
Foreign Office
Weather forecast for Indiana and Wayne County
United States Weather Bureau reports fall tonight and Tuesday with probable showers in the north. Warmer tonight. Wayne County area partly cloudy with local showers this afternoon and tonight and warmer tonight. Cool wave settling south. hot wave to the south broken up. Frost reported in Randolph, Delaware and Marion counties. limited damage in Wayne County. Temperature rising in the west. no broad drought break outside Atlantic coast.
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Indiana
United States Weather Bureau
Wayne County
W. E. Moore
Jacob
Randolph
Delaware
Marion
Ilinois
Atlantic
Red Cross Women to Parade in Wayne County Fourth of July
Wayne county Red Cross branches from all townships plan to march in Richmond's Fourth of July parade. Mrs Rudolph Leeds to chair the parade committee with each township unit represented. Women to wear white dresses with Red Cross armbands and branch insignia. Township men's clubs urged to join with symbolic agriculture floats. W W Reller says the event will boost patriotism. thousands likely in the march with many floats. General committee to meet at the Commercial club rooms Monday night.
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Red Cross Society
Wayne County
Richmond
Rudolph Leeds
Red Cross
J. C. Kline
Wayne County Agriculture
Reller
W. W. Reller
Wayne County Council of Defense
L. A. Handley
Commercial Club
Richmond Sailor on Carl Schurtz
Cleo Thatcher of Richmond served as wireless operator aboard the USS Carl Schurtz sunk off North Carolina after colliding with the tank steamer Florida. He had just returned to Richmond in February after a 10,000 mile tour with the American submarine flotilla, and he was married in February to Beulah Rogers of Richmond. His brother Paul Thatcher, 807 South Seventh Street, confirms no word has been received since the loss.
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Cleo Thatcher
Richmond
Us.s
Carl Schultz
North Carolina
Florida
Thatcher
Carl Schurtz
Paul Thatcher
South Seventh Street
Beulah Rogers
Charleston
D. C
Italians establish bridgeheads after Montello recapture
London reports June 4 that after recapturing Montello from the Austrians the Italians began bridgeheads at Falze and Nervesa with little resistance. retreating Austrians recrossed the Piave by the sole remaining bridge north of Zenson as others waded the river. Cavalry is being sent to clear the countryside.
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Associated Press
London
Montello
Falze
Nervesa
Zenson
Order numbers to be drawn for draft registration
Washington June 24 reports from several draft boards show the date for the drawing of order numbers for the men registered on June 5 may be fixed as Wednesday or Thursday this week. Arrangements hinge on incomplete board records awaiting reports.
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Associated Press
Washington
Farmers Urge Wayne County To Report Labor Needs
Richmond labor committee of the United States Public Service Reserve asks Wayne county farmers to list labor needs at once. About 400 men are available for part time farm work in June July and August with farm experience. Call 2493 and ask for J C Kline county agriculture agent. notify committee a day in advance. Wheat harvesting soon with threshing rates set and under review by state officials.
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Richmond Labor Committee
United States Public Service Reserve
Wayne County
Warne County
J. C. Kline
Carl W. Ullman
James E. White
Hal Pod
J. Kline
Lawer Reserve Committee
Richmond Commercial Club
Jary Gilbert
Goodrich
State Council of Defense
Indiana
Gilbert
Indiana State Council of Defense
William Campbell
Warne
Prominent Bolsheviki Killed in Petrograd
Moscow reports that M. Volodarsky, a Bolshevik leader and commissioner for press affairs, was shot dead in a Petrograd street. The incident marks a violent strike against Bolshevik officials in the capital amid ongoing political turmoil.
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Petrograd
Associated Presay
Moscow
M. Volodarsky
Preas Affiars
Wea
First Million Tons of Ships to Be Delivered Soon
Washington June 24 The first million tons of new ships built on contract for the shipping board probably will be delivered before the end of the month. Last week's deliveries totaled five steel vessels with a deadweight tonnage of 37 880, making the Brand total of 1918 production 924 200 dead weight tons.
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Washington
Shipping Board
Transport Sunk Near Delaware Capes During WWII Action
The Allied transport, sailing westward under American charter, was torpedoed about 700 miles east of the Delaware capes on June 18. The Uboat fired 19 shots, the crew launched small boats, and 81 were rescued while 65 went missing. The vessel’s name cannot be announced under an agreement with the British Admiralty. unofficial reports name the Dwinsk.
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Washington
Delaware Capes
Navy Department
New York
Dwinsk
Fifteen Thousand Pledged at Cambridge City Thrift Drive
At Cambridge City WW, a Saturday night thrift stamp meeting raised 15000 dollars for a special drive. Speakers WW Reller and Rev. F A Dresser urged participation while A B Avers, district chairman, attended and helped with sales.
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Cambridge City
WW. Reller
F. A. Dresser
A. B. Avers
German Aliens Must Register Before Wednesday Evening
Provost Marshal General Crowder orders German alien women to register by Wednesday. At the post office 17 women have registered since registration opened, with more expected from outside city limits. Richmond police report 123 German alien women appeared with one voice of compliance. 115 completed registration, eight have papers out, and some have not yet reported. Ages range from 59 to over 75, with over half between 59 and 75.
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Crowder
Beck
Richmond
Gorton
Frost Dents Wayne County Corn, No Major Loss Seen
A light frost in Wayne County caused varying damage to corn with some stands affected and others untouched. County agent J. Kline notes no end to total yield is expected, though some fields will lose yield and a later crop may result. gardens and highlands were spared, and dry weather could threaten later growth.
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Wayne County
J. ©. Kline
Kline
Richmond Selective Service Adds 32 To Class One
Thirty two men were moved to Class 1 from lower classes by the Richmond selective service board during Class One Week. The board says this still does not reach the national average and no further moves can occur unless a new ruling is made by Provost Marshal General Crowder. A report to the state conscription agent notes the exact percentage for the Richmond district will be public after a reply is received. Names include Paul Ebeling George F. Sander Walter Pleasant William Gagen William Ross and others. Additionally Claude Carter and Leo Benner were moved from Class 4 to Class 2.
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Richmond Selective Service Board
Carr
Matehal General Crowder
Richmond Board
Richmond
Paul Ebeling
George F. Sander
Walter 1
Pleasant William Gagen
William ©. Ross
William Ridkee
Msrus J. Showalter
Fred E. Clark
Robert Griffith
Frank S. Campbell
Ivan H. Pratt
Robert C. Thompson
Earnest M. Bowman
Walter Thomas
Howard Null
Rudolph Erbs
Clifford Peters
Edward W. Lantz
Albert C. Jordan
Howard
Further Improvements Reported in American Lines
Washington June 24 The Pershing communique notes further improvement of American positions northwest of Chateau Thierry and reports artillery activity and the repulse of an enemy raid in the Vosges.
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Dy Associated Press
Washington
Chateau Thierry
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Zurich
Switzerland
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Vienna Zeit
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Maelheim
Rhine
Hague
Essen
Ferce
von Seydler
August Muller
Retehstag Food Committee
Copenhagen
U. S
Bulletin, Baetiene Bene
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Richard Leiber
Case
Hagerstown
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