German air raid on London kills children and hurts many
London reports the fourth German air raid in weeks with forty one dead and 121 wounded in the city. Chancellor Bonar Law announced one plane was brought down as King George and the War Minister visited the affected area to offer sympathy. In East End, a bomb killed ten children and injured fifty.
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England
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House of Commany
King George
Derby
Food Conservation Bill Agreed To In War Measure
Washington reports a drastic food conservation bill approved to ban non perishable foods in manufacturing of pink eating liquors during the war. The measure passed as a commitment to curb waste and support wartime needs.
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Washington
Barry
Greece Row Expected to Join With Allies
London reports on June 10 that Greece is expected to enter the war beside the Allies after King Constantine’s abdication. Prince Alexander’s succession signals pro Allied stance as Athens asserts order and reorganizes to aid France with food and governance.
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France
Pershing Acclaimed on Arrival in France
General John J Pershing arrived in France to a hero’s welcome in Portesne and Paris with cheering crowds. He will command in concert with General Petain and will operate under French direction rather than British command. The story notes uncertainty about the initial sector of the front for the American forces. A final line about tea steeping time appears as an out of place instruction.
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France
John J Pershing
Fragemander
Paris
Yon. Dy
Pershing
Petain
Buy a Bond and Bump Bill of Berlin Warning
Treasury Secretary McAdoo warns of German victory risking invasion and fleet domination. He urges Americans to buy bonds now as a patriotic duty before Kaiser threat rises at midnight and tolls begin. The message emphasizes urgency and national peril to spur bond purchases.
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William McAdoo
the Treasury
Germany
France
England
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Berass
Kaiser
Bill
Two Men Arrested in Vincennes for Failing to Register
Julius Hopkins of Princeton and Frank Bates of Terre Haute were arrested by the county sheriff and prosecutor in Vincennes Indiana for failing to register for selective conscription on the prior Tuesday. They worked for the Arkansas Construction Co on the Terre Haute road near Vincennes. Hopkins claimed mistreatment by a white man in Kentucky and said he attempted to go to a grocery but did not proceed with any further action.
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Juluus Hopkins
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Terre Maute
Sherif
Arkansas Construction Company
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Wes Pools
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Delhi
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Note Threats and Break-ins Plague Davis Family Home
The Davis family on East Van Trees Street reports repeated intrusions and threatening notes left in their Vincennes drugstore owner’s home. A mysterious intruder, possibly with a key, entered via undisturbed doors and left ominous messages while promising further trouble. Police investigate suspects named in handbills.
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Liberty Loan total bears amount asked
The nation's total subscribed to the liberty loan reached $2,540,000,000 today with New York district contributing $745,000,000. Officials said $35,000,000 remains to be subscribed by Friday. Also noted are brief personal items: Joseph Williams, Thomas Daily and James Hogan return tonight from Rensselaer, Ind., where they attended college. Daily graduates this year.
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Joseph Williams
Thomas Daily
James Hogan
Rensseclaer
Ind
Abdication of Constantine Sparks Greek Republic Talk
The abdication of King Constantine of Greece is viewed as a step toward a Venizelos led republic, with allies likely to recognize a new government under Alexander. Immediate changes are not promised, but allied control of harvests and Greek troop movements signal increased cooperation and strategic realignments.
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United Press
Shington
D. C
Constantine
Greece
Venizelos
Alexander
Macedonia
Russia to intern Austrian delegates in Moscow
Petrograd reports that Austrian delegates who arrived last week with peace proposals will be interned in Moscow for the war's duration. The move aims to block separate peace schemes as warning goes to Russian soldiers to deny entry to enemy emissaries. London notes Prince Alexander has become king of Greece with Bonar Law announcing the oath.
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Rus
Moscow
Sibert
London
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Greece
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Federal Trade Commission targets lumber firms in mail order case
The Federal Trade Commission filed a complaint charging over 100 Western lumber companies with conspiring to defeat mail order houses selling lumber and building materials. The commission summoned the dealers to appear in Washington on July 2 to answer the charges. The text notes the Northmen settled in Iceland in the year 874.
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Federal Trade Commission Today
Westerm Lumber
Austria Calls All Seventeen Year Old Boys to Colors
Zurich reports Austria has summoned all seventeen year old boys for military service. The move widens the pool of conscripts as authorities release details of the call up. The information arrives amid ongoing tensions in the region and follows other mobilization measures.
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Zurich
Austria
Tornado Devastates Chillicothe Area Killing Fifteen
Reports from Vrlonville Trenton and Mercer indicate a tornado last night swept those towns causing about fifteen fatalities and extensive damage. Authorities and weather officials are coordinating rescue and assessment efforts.
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Vrlonville
Trenton
Mercer
Second Ofagerg Training Camp Plans Underway
Arrangements are made for a second officers training camp at Ft. Benjamin Harrison Indiana to open twelve days after the current course ends August 15. Applications must be filed June 15 to July 15 with endorsements from three residents and may be directed to Gen Thomas H Barry or the adjutant general. A separate note covers the Constitution Study Club formed by Washington women with Mrs. Thomas Nugent elected president and planned sessions at city hall to discuss a new state constitution and voting.
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United Press
Ft. Benjamin Harrison
Washington
Indiana
Kentucky
Ohio
West Virginia
Thomas H Barry
Central Army Divison
Chicago
Adjutant General
Constitution Study Club
Italiana League
Ezra Mattingly
Saneet
Man Tries to Kidnap Muncie Baby in Early Morning Plot
An attempted kidnapping in Muncie ends when a man, posing to seize a baby at a county bank residence, is thwarted as a nurse wakes and intervenes. Police seek defendant, with the infant unharmed, and investigation continues.
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Muncie Ganker
Revenue Cutter Metal lough Sinks After Collision
The US revenue cutter Metal lough was sunk after a collision with the Pacific Steamship Company's steamer Governor Ira early today. The crew was rescued with no casualties. Navy officer Lawrence HE Boyle of New York visited here Tuesday.
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Cal
United States Revenue
Metallough
Pacific Steamship Company
Governor
McCisloner
Lawrence HE Boyle
New York
Mexican Bandits Attack U S Troops Near El Paso
Forty Mexican bandits crossed the border fifteen miles east of El Paso and attacked a company of eight cavalry under Sergeant McKude. The Americans retreated after firing back. three bandits were killed. Reinforcements arrived later as the Mexicans withdrew back across the border. No American casualties were reported. Approximately 1,000 trees were ordered to the scene from El Paso.
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Steamer Se of quana Torpedoed. 199 Missing in Atlantic
Paris reports the French steamer Se of quana was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic with 199 missing from a 20 passenger voyage. The incident was announced today in Paris.
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Quana
Atlantic
Government to seize all U.S. paper mills in wartime
The Federal Trade Commission urged the senate that all American paper mills be placed under government control during the war. It cited a 50 percent rise in newsprint since 1916, excess profits of over 17.5 million dollars in 1916, and projected 55 million dollars extra cost to consumers in 1917. The report called the news print situation very serious.
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United Press
Washington, D. C
United States
Senate
Federal Trade Commissions
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