Haig preps for further smashing operations on front
British forces renew activity across Belgium to St Quentin with raids signaling possible offensive. Ground gains reported near Lens and Warneton in the Messines area as Haig eyes continued action while the Aisne front shows a brief lull and French lines are restored at Vauxaillon. Artillery activity along the Chemin Des Dames plateau remains notable.
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British Maintain Pressure Front North of Lens
British forces press along a 120 mile front day and night, severing local targets and expanding the grip near Lens and the mining capital. Raids east of Riaumont Wood and near Lets draw German nerves tight, with several prisoners taken in a brief period of combat. Heavy casualties reported as dugouts are shelled and two advance posts secured northwest of Warneton.
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Associated Presa
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Cork Rioting Injures Dozens as Mobs Open Fire
Army headquarters said many were seriously injured in Cork rioting last night. About thirty people were wounded, including a police inspector who suffered serious injuries, with several officers narrowly escaping harm as machines guns opened fire and the crowd dispersed.
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Pondon
Cork
Riven
Minister of Food Made Responsible
Provisional government in Petrograd plans radical state socialist measures to end shortages. A decree will place Minister Pleschehonof in charge of supplying textiles, echoes, kerosene and other essentials, with a dedicated fund and possible direct manufacture by the ministry. War prisoners care topic discussed in Mague with Lord Newton and General Friedrich.
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MM. Pleschehonof
Senate
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Lord Newton
Friedrich
Coal Train Arrives From East Aids War Supply Lines
A United States coal caravan arrived in Ogden consisting of twenty three heavily loaded box cars of anthracite from Pennsylvania. The shipment, traveling toward Pacific coast points, highlights Western output shortfalls and labor shortages delaying orders by weeks. Twenty cars were sent to Union Pacific repair yards for overhaul before resuming the journey, with limited time until continuing to the coast. An armor plate shipment is noted as another notable consignment.
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Pacific
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Patife
Itta
Naional Council of Defense
Washington, D. C
Pacific Coast
Coma Bow
Bor
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Thrush Ogden
Fate of Dry Bill in Senate Dominates War Time Debate
Washington reports the fate of prohibition as a wartime measure hinges on the Senate. The food control bill, passed with prohibition amendments, faces a vigorous attack on drying provisions. Many senators oppose extending beer and wine manufacture, while a strong sentiment favors retaining or refining the prohibition elements. A final vote and conference amendments loom within a week.
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Washington
Senate
Chamberlain
Senatora Alroady
Serena
German Titles Now Forbidden Revealed in King’s Decision
London reports June 25 that the Times has learned of King George’s recent decision directing German princes who are his subjects and bear German names to relinquish them. The Duke of Teck becomes Marquis of Cambridge and Prince Alexander Battenberg is renamed Marquis of Carls.
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the Times
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Teck
Cambrides
Alexander Battenberg
Carls” Sranks. Brasks
Hearings Begin on Aircraft Bill in Senate Military Committee
Washington June 25 Hearings on the government's 660000000 aircraft program opened before the Senate military committee with Secretary of War and witnesses ready to urge adoption. The bill to authorize the program was introduced in Congress during the week. General Seely reportedly injured in London. The Daily Ex informs that Churchill, Britain’s war minister, was accidentally wounded in France. details not disclosed.
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Fukryron
Ite
ADM
Seely
London
Ex Yters
Crieadler Groeval 4
Keely
Hearing Behind Closed Doors in Waukesha Case
Dr Davis Roberts questioned in court behind closed doors after his wife was killed by Grace Lusk a school teacher. District Attorney Tollar sought to determine if Roberts heard Lusk threaten Sire Roberts. Defense weighs ignoring insanity plea and arguing Miss Lusk’s alleged wrongs by Roberts. Miss Lusk recovering in hospital after shooting Mrs Roberts then fatally harming herself.
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Davis Roberts
Grace Lusk
Tollar
Roberts
Miss Lusk
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Mins Stusk
Roberta
Georgian Congress Favors Autonomy
At a Georgian national democrats congress held in Tiflis on June 26 a resolution was adopted supporting autonomy for Georgia. The article notes the region’s diverse population and historic prominence, highlighting Georgia’s prominent people and tribes in Transcaucasian districts.
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Transcaucadia
Bdndty
Georgia
Deserters Return as Roundup Sparks Shootout in Simferool
In Tethograu a roundup of deserters at Sim fermool last night triggered a clash between sides. Many deserters were arrested, with both aides sustaining injuries, as authorities report ongoing detentions and shifting loyalties amid the crackdown.
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Tethograu
Simfermool
Shipbuilding contracts announced by Emergency Fleet Corp
Washington reports Major General Goethals announced contracts for ten complete street merchant ships four wooden merchant vessels and twenty wooden hulls. Steel hulls to Moore & Beott Iron Works Oakland four hulls to Portland Ship Ceiling Co and others in Texas Virginia and Te xas. Boston notes over a million tons of neutral ships idle in belligerent harbors due to high rates and key demand.
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Emergency Fleet Corporation
Averton
Moore & Beott Iron Works
Oakland, Co
Newcombe Lifeboat Company
Hampton, Va
Universal Shipbuilding Company
Harta County
Texas
Portland
Boston
Augusto Cutfelli
Mallenet
Associatrd
Presa Tere
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Cluffelli
Higker
Root Mission Welcomed by War Industry Committee
The American mission led by Edby Root visited the War Industry Committee headquarters. Root praised American workers for volunteering longer hours and said 10,000,000 men would be summoned to the fight for freedom. He noted half a million Americans would be fighting as the U boat threat grows and commended efforts against German submarines.
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War Industrial Committee
Edby Root
Mfr
Oregon Republican successor to Lane upraker remark
Fragmentary OCR text presents a political slogan claiming a successor to Lane and pledging aid. The garbled lines mention alarm, sacrifice, and understanding but lack coherent details or factual events to date. No identifiable people, dates, or organizations are clearly extractable.
War preparations in China cease as provinces drop arms
Peking reports all provinces that declared independence have halted warlike activity. Southern provinces telegraphed willingness to compromise if a new election is arranged, while Anhwei governor General Chang Maun arrives in Peking amid cabinet disarray. Washington notes increased confidence in China’s ability to settle internal disputes with US encouragement aiding compromise.
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Peking
Chang Maun
Anhwei
Star Pitcher Suspended After On Field Fight
CINCAGO June 25 Babe Tuth star pitcher with the Toston Aimer Jeana was indefinitely suspended today for striking Umpire Owens during Saturday’s game with Washington.
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Babe" Tuth
Toston Aimer Jeana
Umptra Owens
Washington
Steamer Sinks a Submarine Off Atlantic Coast
An Atlantic port report says a British steamer sank a German submarine after shelling at about 3000 yards. The U boat, nearly 400 miles off Ireland, was seen running away when hit, breaking in two as the stern and bow disappeared. The British crew fired twelve shots, with the submarine later sinking. A wireless message from another American ship allegedly torpedoed and sinking nearby was also noted.
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Germatt
Hritinh
Ireland
Abe
Ronsage
Niebonte
Yesacl
Hitty Cillea
British ship torpedoed and sunk by German submarine
June 14 a 2445 ton United Mramahip Orinian owned by General Steam Navigation Co London was torpedoed and sunk. Three crew members died. Survivors said an American rescue ship nearby fired at the sub ram guns as it approached. Also reports of the British steamship Hider Branch aground near Jabros Islands off the coast of Terra.
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Montreal
General Steam Navigation Company
London
Flood Threatens Utah Towns From Dam Breach Near Fairview
A flood disaster from a breached irrigation dam threatens multiple Utah towns after a Colorado River system dam collapse. Rail lines and communications collapsed as thousands faced danger. crews evacuated hundreds of residents and pursued safe passages. Continued updates awaited from Fairview and Schofield area.
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Utah
Miice River
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