Twelve Steamers Sunk By German Submarines
Boston reports a rush of dispatches on June 20 detailing twelve vessel sinkings by German submarines, including eight British ships, one Japanese, one Dutch, one Italian, and the Elder Dempster liner with a $2.5 million cargo. Dutch steamer Emdijk waited in German safety guarantee before sailing. Continuous admiralty updates indicate a peak in submarine activity with improving Allied anti-submarine efforts.
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Boston
London
Admiralty
Emdijk
Hotterdam
Netherlands
Berlin
Dempster
Flotila
Monarch
Liverpool
South Point
Ikalis
Sigura
Fert
Genoa
Unkai Meru
Safeguard
Cedric
New York
Frnglanese
Cant Woo
Emd
Rotterdam
Losses by U Boats Rise to Largest Figures in 6 Weeks
For six weeks, British WWII submarine warfare reports show the highest weekly losses of ships sunk. The data detail number of vessels over 1 600 tons and smaller tonnage, with totals rising since midApril and reflecting intensified undersea activity through early June.
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Associated Press
London
Activintes Innes
Admiralty
International News Service
Hrrish
Iy Tan
Swiss Protests Over Hoffmann Case Spark Consulate Riots
In Berne on June 20 President Schulthess stated the federal council knew nothing of Hoffmann s intervention for peace with Germany and Russia while Switzerland vows strict neutrality. On June 26 mass protests in Geneva attacked German and Austro-Hungarian consulates with stones and chants, 18 arrests as police restored order.
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Berne
Schulthess
Federal Council
Dr. Hoffmann
Germany
Russia
Switzerland
Geneva
Hoffmann
Grimm
Women Must Be 30 To Ballot In Parliament Vote
London June 20 continuing its discussion of representation the House of Commons passed 291 to 34 to set the voting age for women at 30. The government resisted amendments noting the measure aligns with the conference agreement. Home Secretary said further changes would complicate the register and deemed beyond the conference basis.
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London
House of Commons
Home Secretary
Severi
Bomb Terror in Argentina to Anarr Hint
Garbled OCR text describes a bomb terror incident in Argentina with unclear details and numerous transcription errors. The fragment mentions possible casualties and a nephew, with scattered references to locations and timelines, but lacks coherent facts or names to form a solid summary.
Canadians Clear Way at Lens Front as British Hit Back
Reports from London and Paris describe Canadian forces pushing toward Lens while British lines endure heavy German pressure north of the Souchez River. Counterattacks fail. German losses mount as artillery battles rage along the Aisne and Yser fronts with limited air operations.
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France
Souchez
Powder Mill Blast Kills Two, Leaves Officials Baffled
A powder mill blast today killed two workers and wounded others. Authorities say conditions were unsafe and an Arthur cook is among the dead. Investigations focus on whether formal safety measures were followed at the facility near the river.
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Arthur Cook
Beth
Wilson Seeks 70000 Recruits For Regular Army Week
Proclamation calls unmarried men aged 18 to 40 to enlist during June 23 to 30 a nationwide drive aiming for 70000 new Regular Army recruits. President Wilson urges wartime service as the nation mobilizes for defense and victory, with broad public appeals and coordination with the Red Cross and allied efforts.
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Wilson
Pea Cross Band
Woodrow Wilson
Fake Names And Seeds In Early Suffrage Reform Debates
A garbled index entry hints at a historical discussion on suffragists, legal redress, and party seeds. The fragment references figures like Morais and Fenes and situates debates around rights, laws, and reform movements of the era.
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Arger Canatiars
Hegtlars
Asael
Fariaie
Russian Ministers Indicted by Provisional Government
Petrograd June 20 The provisional government indicts former top officials of the old regime for breaches of the empire laws. Former Prime Minister Sturmer and secretary M Krulizhanovsky face serious charges. Chtcheglovitoff, Kourloff, and Protopopost are also named. Gen Rennenkampf and others are mentioned in related accusations. Tereschenko says Russia will be frank with the American commission and seek collaboration, with US participation in interallied affairs not yet decided.
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Petrograd
Empire
Sturmer
M Krulizhanovsky
Stolspin
M Chtcheglovitoff
Justice
Gev Skallon
Warsaw
Gev Kourloff
Col Karpoff
Fetrograd
Rennenkampf
von Hindenburg
East Prussia
Protopopol
Rasputin
Nicholas
Alexandra
Russia
United States
Tereschenko
Call for U S control of coal industry and transport
The Federal Trade Commission urged Congress to pool coal production and distribution and to govern rail and water transportation. The report warns the coal industry and related transport systems are paralyzed, threatening a severe shortage next winter unless government action creates pooled operations under state control.
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Congress
Federal Trade Commission
Commission
United States
Bulgarian King Fears Greeks Amid Abdication News
Geneva dispatch reports King Constantine of Bulgaria fears Greek action following abdication rumors. The causes turmoil in Sofia as Bulgaria contemplates strategic moves and possible entry into a broader conflict.
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Geneva
Patlai
Saia
Rigiria
Coffler
Goethals Urges Aerial Fleet to Win War
Maj Gen Goethals told the Senate military committee that aero planes artillery ships and food would be key to victory. He backed a bill creating a department of aeronautics and warned a munitions department might be needed. Frederick A Allien said 1000 flying machines could equal 2,000,000 infantry and $600,000,000 for planes would hasten victory. Edward L Doheny urged control of gasoline and lubricants to support the air fleet.
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Goethals
Senate Military Committee
Department of Aeronautics
Department of
Frederick A Allien
New York
Europe
America
France
Edward L Doheny
California
GUNNING FOR ELOPER ENDS IN FATAL GUNFIRE INDIANA INCIDENT
In Nashville on June 20 an inquest revealed a 16 year old girl said to have eloped with John Bytisizr HC. Rice quarrelled with Sheriff 141 K May and City Marshal August at Louisville and Nashville depot. He fired, wounded officers, and was fatally shot as they returned fire. An official said the incident stemmed from fears of a elopement and accused the man of dangerous intent.
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Nashville Hl
John Bytisizr
Rice
Sherft
August
Ekei
Louisville and Nashville
Teker
Sar Amir
Stella
al Sarm
New Zealand Halts Wheat Shipments Over Harvest Delays
New Zealand government imposes embargo on wheat and flour shipments after harvest delays. Cables received today report the action intends to curb shortages and stabilize supply amidst crop setbacks.
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New York
New Zealand
Swiss Jostle and Hiss Constantine Post Article
Lugano and Berne reports detail King Constantine arriving in Switzerland with a large Swiss reception. Crowds coolly welcomed him at Lugano. he attended an open air concert in Bern amid security alerts and Greek official observers. Athens released a list of 168 Greek officials and military officers under surveillance for unrest, with many to be moved to secure locations.
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Lugano
Switzerland
Constne
Rec c
Prince
Irincess von Barlow
von Muehlberg
Minster
Watiern
Berne
Constantne
Geneva
Constantine
Athens
Greece
Dousmanis
Metiaas
Pweneris
Mercouris
Esslin
Savies
Dragoumis Skouloudis
Lambros Alexander Tselos
Lambros
Loureay Roufas
Kailogeropoulsa
Eanuaris
Stratigos
Sazzopoulos
Lumbrea
Tir Anastassopoulos
Dor Lroulanos
Suffrage Banner Battle At White House Protest
Readers recount a suffrage protest near the White House where activists displayed a banner amid arrests and tense scenes. The National Woman's Party and Carrie Chapman Catt are noted, with talks of hunger strikes and comparisons to British suffrage tactics. The piece highlights divergent views on equal suffrage and government restraint.
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National Womans Party
Nemerly
Congressional Union
National American Woman Suffrage
Mre
Carrie Chapmin Catt
Seralled Womans Party
Tieuffar
57 Days in Jail The Suffrage Banner Battle
Fragmented report describes a suffrage protest near the Waite House ramparts Malta A11230 and other locations. It notes a large emblem banner and various observers, with mentions of officials and bystanders during a tense confrontation.
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Recorder
Outetd
Waite House
Malta
Henry Bakhmet
Autemouiles
Marster
Bomb Threat At Shipyard Plant Reported In Liverpool
Fragmentary text describes a bomb inquiry linked to an airship plant and stock market updates. Mentions Liverpool stock exchange activity and a temporary trading halt amid unusual advances, with references to The Washington Post and unidentified names.
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Liverpool Stock Exchange
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