House Passes Food Bill Amid Prohibition Revisions
The administration food bill cleared the House by 365 to 5 after amendments adding drastic prohibition provisions. It would bar foodstuffs from producing intoxicants during the war and authorize the President to seize distilled liquors. The measure goes to the Senate with hopes for conference by July 1.
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Show Your Colors by Riding the Red Cross Campaign
Paris dispatch notes Gen Pershing did not receive a cable today from Henry Iyasison of New York, chairman of the Red Cross war council. Pershing wired Mr Davison praising the Red Cross campaign and urging Americans to subscribe generously to support Red Cross relief work.
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Austrian Blasts Kill and Wound Hundreds
Amsterdam reports that over 1900 people are dead injured or missing after a munitions factory explosion at Eboenem. Minister of defense notes 136 dead 625 wounded 530 with minor injuries. Explosion blamed on lax safety in a trench mortar workshop near Bohemia’s Pilsen area. Separate Vienna release says June 18 munitions depots at Steinfeld near Wiener Neustadt suffered destruction injuring more than 190.
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Von Buelow for indemnity
Paris hears from Bromberg that Prince von Buelow, former German chancellor, hopes for peace with compensation and an indemnity this year. He says Germany should immediately resume its prewar position, marking his first public comments on war aims.
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Four Miles of Trench to Pershing’s Men
American expeditionary forces may occupy a position about four miles of trenches on the French firing line between British and French sectors. Officials say Pershing’s troops would form an independent line of communication and supply, avoiding disruption by entering either allied sector.
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Explosion at Cabanas fortress sinks into Habana harbor
Habana June 23 an explosion in the magazine of Cabanas fortress across the bay from Habana shook the city. One dead and many injured. The blast damaged several ships in the harbor and two injured victims lost their sight. A bomb appears to have been placed against the magazine.
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Red Cross Fund Urgency Drives Washington and Nation
National drive for Red Cross funds shows Washington lagging with 49 percent of its $285000 quota still needed in two days. Cities nationwide report varied progress as Pershing day approaches, with Baltimore Detroit Cleveland and New York leading totals while Washington struggles to meet its target amid a four day mass meeting at Poli's Theatre featuring envoys and Baron Moncheur. Public appeals stress patriotic duty and international support, including Lord Northcliffe’s message and Secretary Baker’s Pershing day remark.
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British Premier Ill With Neuralgia Aide Reports
London June 23 Premier Lloyd George has been severely ill from an attack of neuralgia. He is now much better according to late reports. The illness caused concern among officials and the public as details of his condition were released.
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War Cross Is Given To Six Americans in Hospital Service
Six young Americans attached to the Norton-Harjes ambulance unit of the American Red Cross received the war cross in a front line ceremony. Dr. Charles Briggs of Schenectady, C. Howard Forbes of Boston, Sydney Fairbanks of Boston, Arthur M. Taylor from a Southern State, Capt. John Briggs, skipper of H. McK. Twombley’s yacht, and Norman Lee of New York were honored as Gen. Daubin pinned the decorations amid perilous conditions. The citation praised their courage and devotion throughout the dangerous moment.
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Riot in Chicago Draft Protest Turns Violent
More than 1,000 demonstrators clash with 50 plus police and Federal agents in Chicago on June 23 after a League of Humanity meeting. Incendiary remarks spark arrests. at least 20 injured, women faint, and reserves called as officers disperse the mob and escorted 12 prisoners away.
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U-boat Foils U S Destroyer In British Waters
The Associated Press reports from June 23 that a U S destroyer, convoying a food ship, rushed to aid a merchantman under torpedo attack 30 miles away. A deadly explosion and towering water column greeted them, yet the enemy remained unseen. The destroyer rescued all crew members before returning to the food ship.
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Four Shot In Street Gang Clash In Carmine Street
Four people were shot in Carmine street in a clash between rival gunmen, including two school children. Police believe a gambling feud sparked the incident. A lone officer fired at the gunmen as bystanders fled the heat crowded tenements. All wounded were expected to survive.
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German Offensives Roar Along French Front in June
Fierce fighting continues on the Aisne front with heavy German shelling of Rheims and Chemin des Dames. Berlin reports a large offensive extending over 18 miles, while Haig notes numerous British raids and Portuguese losses on the front. French and British forces defend Laon and nearby sectors amid fierce counterattacks and bombardments.
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Train Hits Jitney Bus In Birmingham Killing Two
A Birmingham Southern Railway passenger train struck a jitney bus between Ensley and Mulga at the Milga crossing fifteen miles south of Birmingham early today. Two people were killed including a white man John Maxey and a colored woman. three others were injured, with one man and a boy seriously hurt and another woman fatally injured.
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Embargo on Food by Wilson Soon
Special to The Washington Post from New York June 27 describes an embargo to ration neutrals and curb export of war necessities. President Wilson plans an executive order to conserve U S food and war materials, ensure fair distribution to Entente and neutrals, and stop neutral sales to Germany. A control board will enforce the embargo once the road control bill is signed.
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Fourth of July Celebrations Across England Prepared
In London a united demonstration is planned across Fayuland to mark a reunion of English speaking nations. The American Society hosts its annual banquet with Foreign Minister Balfour as the principal guest of honor and Ambassador Page among speakers.
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Root Wins Pledge From Extremists in Moscow
Moscow June 22 the American commission led by Elihu Root met with Moscow propert factions including workmen soldiers and deputies The New Yorkers addressed the associated committees and the municipal duma urging faith in Russia’s war for democracy The crowd applauded as a Moscow deputy urged Russia to endure and sacrif ice for liberty noting Russia’s history of oppression and its resolve to carry its new freedom to a successful end The soldier’s appeal drew wild applause and symbolized broad support for continued resistance to German autocracy
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Spies Convicted by Convicts Skill in Rome Trial
In Rome two men faced death or life sentences for a spy case tied to a Vatican official and an underling. Mer Gerlach, Austrian priest and ex Vatican chamberlain, received life imprisonment. Pomarice faces execution. The pair fled Rome after a guarded Vienna safe was robbed using poison gas. Italian secret police linked the theft to insiders in Vienna and German embassy connections. Several conspirators got prison terms for treason and military information sales.
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Ukraine unrest and Viborg anarchists rally amid Petrograd chaos
Reports from London and Petrograd describe a Ukraine military conference urging independence from the provisional government while Viborg rebels back 6,000 armed members and machine gun units. Maximalists mobilize for an armed demonstration as authorities plead calm and warn against violence amid ongoing disorder.
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