Night Letters Seized From Western Union Messengers
Federal authorities seized thousands of night letters carried by Western Union messengers on government passes. Inspectors in New York Boston Baltimore and Washington acted under Postmaster General Bur Jeson order. Over 1 500 telegrams were taken and prosecutions will follow.
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Burleson
New York
Boston
Baltimore
Washington
Big Communications Corporation
Bur Jeson
Western Union Telegraph Company
Western Union
Federal Grand Jury
Post Office Department
Postoffice Department
Postoffice Establishment
Postmaster General
Great American Army of Women to Be Organized
Mra. H. E. Leach, head of a British organization, offers to come to the United States to organize a body of war workers in a great national effort.
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Mra
H. E. Leach
United States
British Woman Leader Urges U S War Wages Army
London June 20 Mrs H E Leach executive head of the British Womens Auxiliary Army Corps proposes forming a 40 000 woman American army. She offers to go to the United States to organize the effort and says initial contingents of WA AEs will sail to France in about three weeks to relieve U S soldiers.
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William J. Butler
London
Waaes
Women’s Auxiliary Army Corps
H.E. Leach
International News Service Today
America
United States
France
Joda
Leach
Wilson
Atlantic
Stockyards Placed Under License System
Washington June 20 Wood row Wilson issued a proclamation placing stockyards under license beginning June 25 under the act to bolster national security and defense by encouraging production conserving supply and regulating distribution of food and fuel. AH departments directed to cooperate with the secretary of agriculture in implementing the new system.
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Washington
Woodrow Wilson
Congress
Secretary of Agriculture
Strong German attack feared on Toul front near Americans
From France June 19 official dispatches report mounting German preparations for a local assault against American forces on the Toul front. After a quiet period the sector showed unusual activity following a morning raid repulse. German guns and air activity increased with heavy rear movements and nine bombers crossing the lines before rain limited visibility.
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France
Toul
Hunger Offensive Drives Austria Against Italy
London reports Austria-Hungary launched a hunger offensive against Italy for internal political reasons and to gain supplies. Italian war office says further Austrian attacks are repulsed from the Aisago Plateau to the Piave River as heavy fighting continues with severe losses on both sides. Bridges on the Piave are swept away by floods, while British-held sections report no change in their sector.
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London
Austria
Italy
Rome
Austria -Hungary
Italan War Office
Aisiago
Montello
Montegrappa
Aisago
Monte Belluno
Italian War Office
Piave
San Andrea
Candela
Jtalians
Asiago
Lower
Washington
President Wilson seeks facts on Turkish outrages in Persia
Washington reports President Wilson asked for complete advices on the sacking of the American missionary hospital at Tabriz and the seizure of the American consulate in Persia. The State Department sought details from Spain and Sweden via Berlin as he reviews the incident. He plans a July Fourth address on Russia and Independence Day plans shifted to an undetermined location.
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Washington
Wilson
Tabriz
Persia
White House
Caldwell
Tehran
State Department
Spain
Sweden
Berlin
Philadelphia
Angerica
Russia
Pershing Reports Success on Marne Front
Communique dated June 19 released by the War Department details continued American patrol gains on the Marne front and reports the elimination of another salient.
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War Department
Marne Front
Americans Claim Marne Front Successes and Gas Attacks
Generals Pershing and Wales report on June 19 20 actions along the Marne front with raids by German forces at Woivre and Meaux. American patrols took prisoners near Belleau and near Chateau Thierry. Gas was used by the enemy and Allied bombing targeted rail yards at Confans. Acknowledgments include a forthcoming official citation and a green Fourragere shoulder cord for U S troops.
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Washington
Marne Front
Pershing
War Department
Woevre
Lorraine
Cons
Confans
Henry G. Wales
Marne
Chateau Thierry
Belleau
Triangle Farm
Paris
Meaux
Belleau Wood
War Office
Rheims
Cape
London
The _ International News Service
Capo Stile
Zenson
Fossetta Canal
Coal Dump Order Tightens Fuel Movement
Washington reports a June 20 notice from the fuel administration demanding prompt dumping of coal to release coal cars for movement. The alert targets shippers delaying dumping to gain extra bunkering prices, with South Amboy noted as a practice site and J W Searles of Tidewater Coal Exchange ordered to investigate.
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Washington
Tide Water Exchange
The
Fuel Administration
South Amboy
N. J
J. W. Searles
Tidewater Coal Exchange
Fairbanks Will Disposes Of 2.6 Million In Real Estate
The will of Charlies Warren Fairbanks admitted to probate in Indianapolis provides an estate totaling 2.6 million dollars in real estate and 150 thousand dollars in personal property. He leaves three sons Frederick Fairbanks Warren Fairbanks and Captain Rich ard Fairbanks and one daughter Mrs John W Timmons as beneficiaries. Charitable bequests include 25 thousand dollars each to DePauw University and Ohio Wesleyan University and 50 thousand dollars each to Methodist Episcopal Hospital and Deaconess Hospital in Indianapolis.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Charlies Warren Fairbanks
Frederick Fairbanks
Pasadena
Cal
Warren Fairbanks
Chicago
Richard Fairbanks
France
John W. Timmons
Depauw University
Greencastle
Ohio Wesleyan University
Delaware
Ohio
Methodist Episcopal Hospital
Deaconness Hospital
Express Companies Denied Rate Increase Request
Washington June 20. The interstate commerce commission denied an application by the express companies for a general ten percent increase in rates. The decision followed the recent merger of the four large express firms which cut overhead costs and reduced expenses.
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Washington
Interstate Commerce Commission
Flooded Piave Aids Entente Armies In Stopping Austrians
Frank Chariton reports that Italian and Allied forces gain and hold ground in the Asiago sector and Piave River actions as floods wash away bridges. Austro-Hungarian attacks weaken while Italian artillery keeps pressure. Capo Sile and Fossetta canal areas are under control after counter attacks.
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Frank Chariton
I. N.S. Cable
France
Asiago
Piave River
Alps
Piave
Austrian War Office
Lower
Fossetta Canal
Fossetta
Si le
Sile
Pertegrande
Venice
Zenson Loop
San Dona di Piave
Austria
Rheims
Picardy
Flanders
Amiens
Channel
Turning Point in War Seen by Officials
Washington reports a potentially pivotal moment as Austrian advances against Italy falter. Piave River flooding has undermined Austrian efforts, while American troops deploy to Italy and France, boosting Italian morale. Officials predict improving news in 48 hours and warn Austria may face internal upheaval as Germany struggles.
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John Edwin Nevin
Washington
Piave
Italy
Ata
France
State Department
Austria
Germany
Rioting for Food in Vienna Amid Food Crisis
London dispatch reports severe food riots in Vienna with crowds looting bakeries and attacking Premier Von Seydler's residence. Cavalry deployed to restore order as calls for aid from Germany and Hungary grow, and the burgomaster warns he cannot guarantee safety.
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Earl Creeves
London
Vienna
Emperor Charles
Amsterdam
von Seydler
Sifch
Germany
Hungary
Austria
Berlin
Vienna Labor Council
Jeremiah OLeary testifies for brother in treason case
New York June 20 Jeremiah OLeary Irish agitator explains disappearance and Pacific coast flight as result of two nervous breakdowns and overwork from the last presidential campaign He testifies at the trial of his brother John OLeary charged with conspiracy for aiding Jeremiah to escape Jeremiah says he granted John power of attorney during mental unrest and that John was willing to help him He denies John had any plan to run away.
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New York
Jeremiah O'Leary
Pacific Coast
John O'Leary
Jeremiah
O'Leary
John
Machinists at Curtiss Plant Strike in Buffalo
Buffalo June 20 machinists at the Curtiss aeroplane plants walked out in protest after wage requests for higher pay were refused. The walkout halts war work at the Buffalo facilities and follows production tensions amid nationwide labor actions.
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Curtiss Plant
Buffalo
N. Y
Curtiss Aeroplete Co
Weather Forecast for Washington
Washington reports fair and warmer conditions tonight with little change on Friday as local rains and thunder showers are possible. Stronger heat is expected in the afternoon with variable clouds and a chance of showers in several areas.
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the Weather
Washington
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