Non-Productive Lines Under Military Rule
Washington reports Provost Marshal General Crowder issued new regulations on application of the work or tight order. The order touches status of professional baseball players and cloanes with nonproductive classification. It notes baseball players currently nonproductive but no ruling until a loan board decision. Boards may waive general orders for reasonable grounds such as residence change. department store executives and skilled workers may be exempt.
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Washington
Crowder
General Crowder
Hunger drives unrest as food shortages grip Austria and Germany
Across Europe food rationing sparks rising discontent. Austrian provinces report only a fraction of needed supplies, raising fears of revolt. German workers say ration cuts erode support for the war, while Allied coverage notes worsening conditions and protests near the home front.
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London
Germany
Mutchman
Hague
Tinea
Jist
Krupp
Ravens
Can
Successen
American planes to cross Atlantic under own power
British air official says American planes should fly to Europe next summer with seaplane support. Plan to start from Newfoundland touching at the Azores and Portugal before Ireland, with crew of engineer pilot and navigator. Emphasizes Liberty engines and weather as key factors.
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Atlantic
Washington
Brancker
British Air Minisery
Europe
Newfoundland
Azores
Portugal
Ireland
Atlante
Berlin
Notes From Berlin Air Escapes Reach Denmark
Readings from Tonopah show a United States observer noting low temperatures and humidity while two flee Berlin by air arrive in Denmark. Reports say two more individuals were captured or escaped as battles and guard details continue.
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United States
Tonopah
Copenhagen
Berlin
Aero
Denmark
Feshor
German Press Attacks Kaiser Speech on Anniversary
Geneva dispatch reports that several German papers condemn the emperor’s address at German High Command on the accession anniversary. The Munich Post urges mercy and humanity over warlike rhetoric toward England and notes Anglo Saxon races can endure the challenge.
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Geneva
Munich Post
England
Train Delays and Washout Halt Tonopah Line Traffic
Rail service on the Tonopah and Goldfield route is delayed due to washouts west of Thorne. No through traffic until Monday with southbound transfer at the break in tracks. Train No. 24, expected at 6 am, did not arrive today and likely will reach Tonopah tomorrow morning. Express and other shipments held locally will be sent out once trains resume. Arthur Griffin, Sinn Fein leader, elected MP for East Cavan defeating Nationalist candidate by over 1200 votes.
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Tonopah & Goldfield
Mina
Tonopah
London
Arthur Griffin
Sinn Fein
Jeader
Ireland
House of Commons
East Cavan
Casualty List Reports Army and Marine Losses
Washington dispatch reports Army casualties including six killed and one died of wounds with Private Garrigues of Imperial Cal and Corporal Rows of Cross Valley among the severely wounded. Marines tally ten killed and 19 died of wounds with 99 severely wounded, among them Private Hebert of Berkeley.
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Prenny
Washington
Garrigues
Imperial
Cal
Rows
Cross Valley
Hebert
Berkeley
LW W Hood and Voetter Tried for Possession of Explosives
Sacramento, June 21. William Hood and George Voetter, linked to the Industrial Workers of the World, faced U S district court on charges of possessing high explosives without a permit. Hood pleaded guilty to illegal dynamite possession and unlawful transport, awaits sentencing. Voetter’s trial on dynamite possession began.
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My Associated Brews
Sacramento
William Hood
George Woutter
Industrial Workers of the World
Tris
United States District’ Court
California
Hood
Voetter
Half Holiday Planned For Elks Ball Game In Tonopah
A local Tonopah baseball match pits the traveling tris club against the B P O B boys amid fan interest. Mickey Johns expects a strong exhibition and optimism about winning. A half holiday on the 25th aims to boost patriotism and war savings stamp subscriptions while inviting broad public turnout to support government finances.
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Tris Club
Tonopah
Toggether
Mickey” Johns
Yankee Aviators Blow Up Bridge Over the Piave
June 20 report from Awan Army Meadquarters notes American aviators damaged a new Austrian bridge over the Piave amid intense aerial activity on the front. The Italian commander praised the American flyer effort and the strike disrupted enemy logistics.
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Piave
Prohibition Rider Postponed by Senate Committee
The Senate agricultural committee postponed action on the Jones prohibition rider to the sericultural bill and ordered hearings reopened to investigate claims that prohibition will cut shipyard output.
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Ny Associated Prensa
Washington
Senate Agricultural Committee
Drive Impending in France Amid German Reorganization
Paris June 21 The Havas agency reports drive events are imminent on the British front. Military experts note intensified German cannon fire as a prelude to a new attack. The fourth German army group, after weeks of quiet, has been reorganized and placed for a fresh effort. Crow Prince Rupprecht's corps were damaged in the failed Rheims attack Tuesday night, signaling a spent and exhausted army.
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Paris
Havaseney
Inga
Crow Prince
Rupprecht
Enemy patrols suffer heavy losses northwest of Chateau Thierry
General Pershing reported heavy enemy patrol losses northwest of Chateau Thierry and in the Woevre sector with continued artillery fighting in Lorraine. Meanwhile Union Ironworks began constructing a new shipyard at Alameda to expand capacity.
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Washington
Pershing
Chateau Thierry
Woevre
Lorraine
San Francisco
Union Ironworks Haw
Alameda
Yanks Hold Eight Miles On Western Front. Aliens Deported
Washington June 21 Americans hold thirty eight miles of fighting line on the western front as the house military committee conferred with Secretary Baker and General March The house today passed unanimously a bill to deport aliens who subscribe to or advocate anarchist tenets, banishing those found guilty of such beliefs.
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Ashington
House Military Committee
Baker
March
Washington
House
Silver Wedding of British King to Be Modest Celebrated
London correspondence reports the July 6 silver wedding anniversary of King George and Queen Mary will be celebrated modestly due to war. London will present a personal silver gift from the city, with ceremonies at Guildhall and citywide drives to honor the couple while supporting charity.
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Associated Press
London
George
Queen Mary
City of
Lord Mayor of
Guildhall
Garman
Bimand
Quem Aleradra
Prince and Princess of Wales
Statlon
Red Cross Box Sale Nets 203.90 For Nye Chapter
A $203.90 check was presented to Robert J. Highland, Nye county Red Cross chairman, following a box sale last Saturday on Mali street. Organized by Mrs. John C. Martin and T. A. Musante, the event was the first of its kind in Tonopah, delayed earlier by Liberty loan and other drives, but pushed through by enthusiastic fundraising. Anson Musicians and W. B. Rountree aided as cashiers, with auctioneers Milton M. Detch and helpers Helen Case and Helen Spratt. A second storm forced a hurried finish, ending with several boxes torn open for future redistribution.
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Robert J. Highland
Nye County
The
Red Cross
Mali Street
John C. Martin
T. A. Musante
Tonopah
Knights of Columbus
Milton M. Detch
Helen Case
Mitc
Helen Spratt
Anston
W. B. Rountrea
British repulse German patrols near Arras and Albert
London reports renewed raiding patrols by British forces in the Arras area and toward Albert. German efforts to regain ground won near Merrie yesterday were repulsed. In New York five men linked to the army transport service were arrested on federal indictments for offering and taking bribes.
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Brean
London
Sriiah
Arras
Albert
Merrie
New York
Army Transport Service
The House of Mate and The Rink Showings Noted
The listing highlights Pearl White in The House of Mate and Charlie Chaplin in The Rink. Also mentioned is a program titled Animal sovremante Analyzed Education.
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Pearl White
Charlie Chaplin
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