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Washington Washington Democrat

Location

Washington, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 27, 1917

Page

7

Neutral Shipping In 60s To Sea Standoff Sparks Action

Boston reports that over 1,000,000 tons of neutral shipping idle at belligerent ports may be forced back into commerce. Augusto Cluffelli, ex-Salian cabinet member, says Norwegian Danish Dutch Greek and Spanish vessels are tied up awaiting higher rates. He argues belligerents may deny neutrals access, impose heavy port duties, or withhold bunker coal unless cargos pass through danger zones.

Boston Augusto Cluffelli Salian Hendreda Mr. Cluffelli On- Wong

German Raider Warned By Passengers In Gulf

Passengers arriving on a ship from Mexican ports alerted to a German raider in the Gulf as alarms sounded miles out. An American port report notes a British steamer sunk a disguised U boat after its false rigging was removed. The Argentine Toro, a 1140 ton vessel built in 1905, was torpedoed and sunk off Gibraltar.

Galveston Tex Gulf Hig Buenos Aires Toro Gibraltar

Greek Premier Venizelos Seen Head of New Cabinet

Athens reports Venizelos, the popular former premier, likely to be named head of a provisional Greek government cabinet by King Alexander. Venizelos travels south after leaving Salonika. allied officials say his appointment would unify monarchic and provisional authorities and please the Greek people. In Amsterdam, June 16, word arrived that the Servian cabinet has resigned and Nikola Pachitch is to form a new government with himself as premier.

Athens Zu- Waa Elathrrow Venizelos Probaly Alexander Venizelos Salonika Greece Constantiane Tts Ventaelos Constantine Servian Quita Amsterdam Sergian Mins Deter Nikola Pachitch

Coal price fixing testimony ties operators to conspiracy

Testimony in a New York federal court links coal operators to a price fixing scheme. Witnesses recount a January conference of coal presidents and operators at the Waldorf Astoria and a following day dispatch of circulars naming a $3 minimum price for semi bituminous coal. W R J Zimmerman, secretary of the Smokeless Coal Operators Association, identifies discussions on production costs and the rails spikes and labor cited at the meeting.

New York W. R. J. Zimmerman Smokeless Coal Operators’ Association Waldorf Astoria Hotel Zimmerman

MaamME Met Pr Operators Set Tonnage Price Plan

Pr operators came for a minimum price of $3 a ton at the mines beginning April 1 with increases planned during the year. The price in the previous year ranged from $1.26 to $1.35 a ton.

Maamme

Half a Million Volunteers in American War Forces

Washington reports more than 500000 men have volunteered for the army and navy since war began on April 1. Total fighting strength, across army navy and national board, exceeds 800000 with the marine corps growing from 17000 to about 30000 and the navy bluejackets rising from under 60000 to around 120060.

Washington Navy Army, Navy and National Board Marine Corps Rng Uw BE

Tragic naval officer and fiancée in suicide marriage ruse

In Philadelphia on June 26 a U S naval lieutenant and Miss Louise E Jones died in a hotel room. Police linked the woman to Saratoga Springs and found she killed herself after her fiancé died of apoplexy in her arms. They had planned to wed but failed to obtain a marriage license. The case is treated as a war tragedy rather than a sordid crime.

Philadelphia United States Naval Louise E. Jones Saratoga Nsw Frederick Alexander United States

Unclear text fragment on early travels and gospel linking

The readable portions reference Macedonia as an early gospel link from St Paul, shipbuilders in the West seeking timber for vessels, and mentions of Mark Luke and John in biblical healing accounts. The passage blends historical voyage notes with biblical verses and uncertain context.

Tohus Pete Ranto Peter Luke Oasis John Aviil Luke

Bread Making Instructions From Abe Martin Column

A recipe text describes mixing flour salt yeast and water shaping dough letting it rise and bake in tins until hollow sounding. It also includes a humorous aside about a Bryan uproar and goat furs fashion quip from Abe Martin in the Indianapolis News.

Abe Martin Indianapolis News Bryan

Japanese Flower Art Origins and Ikebana Evolution

A historical overview traces the development of Japanese flower arrangement from Ono no Imoko under Prince Shotoku to the Ikebana system. It highlights the Ikenobo lineage, the Rikkwa grouping, temple ties, and patronage by the Ashikaga and Tokugawa rulers, noting Ikebana as a refined cultural practice tied to Buddhist and court life.

Japan Japan Magazine Ono Ikenobo Prince Shotoku Ono No Imako Imoko Cuja Mount Sumi India Sofuku Shotoku Gnono Imoko Kiota Kwannon Shmnazan Lena Pagswara Armau Ashitaga Shinchu Yoshimasa Micuno Ikenobu Imperial Kiter Tanaban By Palace Seiryoden

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