Prohibition Fight Shifts As Wilson Bill Is Rewritten
Senate moves toward passage of the administration food control measure after a subcommittee rewrite gives the President power to decide if the nation should stay bone dry during the war. The draft also expands control to iron, steel, copper, petroleum, and related products, with a 30 day period for decisions and possible use of distilled spirits for war needs. Prominent supporters from Gore to Knox signal waning opposition as debate continues.
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Kaiser Urges Troops To Please Old Fritz In Elysian Fields
Amsterdam reports Emperor William praised the western front troops in a June 2 speech. He expressed appreciation and confidence they would, with God’s help, maintain old traditions. He congratulated the Bayreuth dragoon regiment for past deeds and urged continued laurels until a just peace.
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Olympia Grounds Off Block Island In Fog
The United States Cruiser Olympia, flagship of Admiral Dewey during Manila, ran aground in fog off Block Island late Monday. A crewman was killed by a falling hatch, others evacuated to Newport. ships stood by while wrecking vessels assessed damage and the ship rested in shoal water awaiting further details.
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Fall Back On Lengthy War Rules Near Lens
British bombardment continues as Lens encirclement tightens with Canadians advancing on La Coulotte. German resistance holds, while new export controls and licensing are set to regulate coal wheat and ships as the United States organizes export authority.
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Spain Suspends Constitution as Government Quells Revolt
Madrid reports the government suspended constitutional guarantees after agitation and press provocations. Premier Dato sought royal assent for the decree while Count Romanones resigns as Liberal director and calls for a senate committee. A strict censorship follows on military news, troop movements, and political agitation.
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City Postoffice Machinery Halts Sedition Charge Against Employe
Federal investigators probe how Washington post office operations blocked sedition charges against an employee accused of making seditous remarks at a letter carriers picnic. A pension bureau worker’s letter to Postmaster General Burleson was withdrawn with a signed card, halting its mail progress. The incident centers on inspectors and the presence of Postmaster Chance and Mails Superintendent Haycock. The case includes a shorthand record of remarks and a Kaiser mocking song at the excursion. Federal agents will scrutinize all circumstances.
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Admiral von Tirpitz arrives in Black Forest in ill health
Geneva June 26 Admiral Alfred von Tirpitz former German minister of marine has reached St Blaise in the Black Forest and is seriously ill with diabetes. He helped build Germanys fleet and is known as the father of the German navy. He retired as minister of the navy in March 1916 citing ill health.
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Venizelos Pushes Greece to Enter War and New Cabinet
Unofficial reports from Havana show six Camaguey officers sentenced to death by military court martial for revolting against President Menocal. Fourteen other officers get twenty years. property seized to indemnify the government for 343 480. Additional 4 000 to fund $1 000 aid to families of four killed defending Camaguey. In Athens Venizelos to form a cabinet for entente policy as France and Greece steps into the war. Allies move into Athens with French troops to maintain order amid disturbances led by Demetrios Gounaris followers.
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American Aero Men In London
A small contingent of the United States flying corps arrived in England yesterday in civilian clothes with blue silk armbands marked United States Flying Corps. Jean De Teanidu, son of Romania's former prime minister, reached an Atlantic port en route to Washington on a secret diplomatic mission after his ship reportedly travelled 600 miles off course to avoid submarines.
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Philadelphia Embezzler Admits $600,000 Theft
Philadelphia June 26 Jesse Williamson II pleaded guilty in court to embezzling about $600,000 from the Pennsylvania Company for the Insurance of Lives and Granting of Annuities where he served as secretary. The sentence was deferred.
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Son of former Premier Sturmer commits suicide in Verotil
Petrograd reports that the son of former Premier Sturmer, held at Hief for drunkenness, killed himself at Verotil after brooding over his disgrace. The notice came today from informed sources in the capital.
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All Night Battle in Prussian City in Sweden
Gothenburg observers report hunger riots in Stettin lasting all night. Rioters, mainly women with some men, looted shops and damaged property after rumors of exported food. Police fought outlying districts as soldiers used machine guns and bayonets. casualties reported near Hansa bridge and across central areas. Normal work resumed June 20.
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Alexandra Cruger Case Developments In Brief
Developments in the Alexandra Cruger case are reported with updates on hearings and legal movements. The brief notes court actions, dates, and parties involved, highlighting ongoing proceedings and potential outcomes.
U boats cross to American waters
Providence dispatch reports U boats may have entered Atlantic waters near Cuba with mercantile subs likely in convoy roles to sustain long patrols. Navy officers warn arming merchant ships diminishes submarine gun effectiveness, increasing torpedo use. American warships patrol suspected Atlantic approaches for any submarine bases or replenishment stations.
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Britain silent on U S forces in France
London June 26 Liberal MP Joseph King asked in the House of Commons whether American troops on the western front are under French or Haig command. Financial Secretary of War Henry William Forster said the American government will announce disposal when it is opportune. King pressed, but Forster declined to state whether he knows the arrangement.
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Elliott Wins Indiana Sixth District Seat in Special Election
Richard Elliott of Connersville, a Republican, was elected to Congress from Indiana's Sixth district to fill the vacancy caused by Daniel W. Comstock's death. He defeated Democrat Finley Gray by over 2,600 votes as 18,316 to 13,500 with 18 precincts still unreported at midnight. The general election last November saw Comstock defeat Gray 22,221 to 22,285.
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U-Boat Sinks Two Women in North Sea Dispatch
Central News from London reports a German submarine torpedoed the Norwegian steamship Vslette off openhagen on June 26. Fifteen aboard included five women were rescued. others perished. The Swedish steamship Gothia was also sunk with two women missing.
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Death Pact Probable Involving Louise Jones and Frederick Alexander
Baltimore dispatches reveal a probable death pact between Louise Jones of New York and Frederick Alexander a radio sergeant in the U S Coast Artillery. Both were found dead in a Philadelphia hotel they had sought a marriage license but were too late to complete it. Alexander left the ship twice seeking a license and was identified by his brother John Alexander.
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