Pershing to Command Great American Army in France
U S forces in France will serve under Maj Gen John J Pershing who reviewed the first contingents arriving in France. Paris crowds greet sailors and soldiers while Pershing secures a Paris residence near headquarters. Washington notes many details remain restricted.
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Brazil Repeals Neutrality Decree During World War I
Rio de Janeiro reports Brazil has revoked its neutrality decree in the war between the entente powers and Germany. Congress acted in late May to authorize Brazil to end its neutrality in the conflict between Germany and the United States.
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Fears Divided Nation as Dry Amendment Battles Food Bill
Washington the clash over food control and prohibition intensifies as Gore predicts a filibuster against the beer ban. Lodge argues war needs united effort and relief from broad prohibition, while Johnson backs the substitute bill to powerfully aid the war.
Mayor Thompson censured in stormy Chicago council
Chicago aldermen censured Mayor Thompson for personal conduct as the judiciary committee moves to report. Alderman Michaelson's affidavit backing him was ordered expunged as incorrect and false amid accusations of treachery to the nation.
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Judiciary Committee
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Michaelson
RAID AMMUNITION SMUGGLERS TROLLED TWO CAPTURED
A cavalry patrol interrupted a group of thirty Mexicans carrying ammunition across the Rio Grande at Rocky Ford near El Paso Texas. Two smugglers were captured while the others fled into Mexico. The dropped ammunition in the river is guarded by soldiers and Fort Bliss was asked for reinforcements.
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Percy Grainger Joins Army Band at Fort Totten
Pianist Percy Grainger has enlisted in the Army and will play the oboe with a coast artillery band at Fort Totten New York. The change was learned recently.
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May Strike Over Draft Called by Montreal Deputy
In Ottawa on June 29 Alphonse Verville MP for Maisonneuve Montreal warned that a general organized labor strike would be called in Canada if conscription passed without a national referendum. He said Canadian workers would have U S support though no strike would occur south of the border. The remark came during debate on the compulsory service bill.
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German Diplomats Arrive in New York on Dutch Ship
Dr Adolf Pauli former German minister to Brazil and W von Sanden ex minister to Bolivia landed in New York from South America aboard a Dutch steamship. They travel next to Amsterdam with 86 German consular officers and attaches, granted safe conduct by Britain and allied nations.
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War Plans Being Merged
London reports that under U S guidance talks are underway to consolidate interests in America and England. Dr Christopher Addison minister of munitions says the negotiations could greatly aid the American government in deploying resources for the allies and boost economy in purchases. Addison credits the Balfour mission for facilitating the arrangements.
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Christopher Addison
Canadians Drive Toward Lens Front line Stormed Near Avion
Canadian troops under artillery protection stormed the German front line before Avion near Lens. The British line moved within one mile of Lens center on a two mile front. Nova Scotians led left push toward Leauvette with prisoners taken. German mine craters hinder counter attacks as German guns shell Canadian trenches. Air reconnaissance found few Germans at dawn.
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No past too dark to redeem through new beginnings
A motivational exhortation urges starting anew despite past sins. Dr. Orison Sweet Maiden cites Kipling and biblical imagery to advise shedding past burdens, keeping only helpful memories, and burying regrets to protect future success and happiness.
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Addah Sunk by German Submarine with Eight Killed
The Elder Dempster steamer Addah, a 4397 ton vessel built in 1905 at New Castle, was torpedoed on June 15 and sunk. The captain's boat was fired upon, killing eight crew members. Three Mongolia passengers, two Englishmen and a Parsee, are missing, and four British engineers plus ten Lascars are believed dead.
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Missing Boy Sought in Railway Car Near Pier
Five year old William McLean vanished after Friday while playing by a pier loading flaxseed meal for Bensenville Indiana. Searchers dragged the water near the pier and a car numbered 590099 on the Chicago Milwaukee and St. Paul line is now being checked with tracers sent along the route.
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Post Office Delays Watson's Weekly Under Espionage Law
Savannah, June 29. Under the espionage act the local post office suspended deliveries of Thomas E. Watson's weekly paper, which has been critical of the army draft, while awaiting a decision from the post office department.
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Thomas E. Watson
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Insuring the Apple Crop Then and Now
The article explains a shift from gambling on apple yields to risk management. Growers now use oil-filled smudge pots to keep temps above freezing and apply spraying equipment to guard against insects and diseases, reducing crop loss.
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Jack Frost
Standing of the clubs and scores across leagues
The Green Diamond reports standings for the National and American leagues with teams like New York Cincinnati Philadelphia Brooklyn Chicago Boston St Louis Pittsburgh and others. It lists W L P C and recent results including Chicago 5 Detroit 6 and Milwaukee To ledo no game due to grounds.
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Belgian bishop jailed amid priest arrests in Europe
The Telegraaf reports Cardinal Mercier entourage priests arrested and jailed in Germany and Belgium. Bishop Legraive of Malines is named among them, and Mercier's private secretary faces a year in prison for a Whitsunday sermon on Christian Charity.
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Liberty Loan installment payments due and bonds to be issued
The second payment of 18 percent by Liberty loan subscribers on installment plans is due. A 20 percent payment follows on July 30. No official totals yet, but about one quarter may have been paid. Engraved bonds are expected to be ready next week.
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Washington
Liberty Loan
World Full of Complainers and Human Foibles
A reflective essay argues that perfection is rare and a world of faults and fortunes persists. It notes that only a pound of pluck can outweigh luck and urges acceptance of human weakness as part of life’s varied texture.
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Leslie’s
Rock Creek Dam Breaches Floods Kill Town Near Haines
Reports from Baker Oregon say Rock Creek, 15 miles west of Haines, was swept away when a 50 foot dam at Killamancue Creek failed. The flood forced residents to higher ground as almost every building in Haines was destroyed and communication cut. Losses run into thousands with uncertain casualties.
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Coal Price Cut Agreed By Operators in June Meet
Immediate general reduction of one to one dollars fifty a ton on bituminous coal was agreed by operators with government approval. The plan aims to save hundreds of millions, set tentative July 1 prices, and involve the interior secretary, the federal trade commission, and the defense council in fixing costs.
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Federal Trade Commission
Committee On Coal Production
National Defense Council
Lane
Peabody
F. S. Peabody
Formmer Governor Fort
Defense Council Committee On
War Department Censors News on American Troop Landing
Secretary Baker censored war department information after a premature notice of the Pershing division reach France. He appointed Gen McIntyre as sole censor. Creel authorized publication despite Baker’s concerns about incomplete moves and safety.
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Committee On Public Information
Pershing
France
Baker
War Department
George Creel
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Creel
Favors 500 Million Bond Issue in War Tax Plan
Washington reports the Senate finance committee near completion of a revised war tax bill totaling about 1.44 billion dollars and considering a 500 million dollar bond authorization. Senator Stone formally proposed the bond issue while leaders estimate excess profits taxes could raise 300 million dollars.
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House
Senate Finance Committee
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Simmons
Protest Bone Dry Bill Triggers Senate Action
The amended food control bill introducing a bone dry prohibition section faces Senate action for the first time. Early passage is sought though a probable delay beyond July 1 due to the prohibition feature. Senators report unprecedented public interest from telegrams and letters for and against the plan.
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Washington
Senate
Italy Takes Spy Precaution in Secret Sessions
Washington dispatches from Rome report general Italian approval of secret sessions by deputies. The Grimm Hoffmann affair prompts Italy to seek allied diplomacy for tighter surveillance of spies in Switzerland. Key diplomatic papers through the intermediary republic are said to have reached the German secret service.
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Rome
Italy
Switzerland
Cosgrave Rail Pioneer Dies in Winona
William P. Cosgrave age seventy six died in Winona Minnesota he dispatched the first train on the Chicago extension of the Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul railroad and in 1872 was made assistant superintendent of that division He later became superintendent of the Minnesota division of the Chicago and Northwestern railroad and held the post for many years.
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Winona
Minn
William P. Cosgrave
Chicago
Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul
Cosgrave
Minnesota
Chicago & Northwestern Railroad
White Sox aid recruiting drive in Chicago crowds
Twenty five White Sox players in full uniform joined a French service recruitment in Chicago. Recruiting stations overflowed as crowds gathered with officers guiding hopefuls to navy offices. Eddie Collins hit a homer in the event and helped sign a young man to enlist.
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Chicago White Sox
France
Navy
Eddie Collins
Jailed for Wilson Threat in Atlanta Federal Sentence
Newark New Jersey June 29 Adolph Swimer a May convict for threatening to kill President Wilson was sentenced to one year and one day in the federal penitentiary at Atlanta He was a farmhand.
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