Railroads blamed as coal shortages loom this winter
Testimony before the Senate Interstate Commerce Committee blames railroads for coal shortages and warns of famine and suffering among the poor this winter. C L Maurer of Ohio and Wes B Calver of the Federal Trade Commission urge immediate redistribution of cars to mines and no need for new cars while urging use of existing assets.
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Washington, D. C
Senate
C.L. Maurer
Cletvereni
Ohio
National Defen
Wes B. Calver
I Fede Trade c Commission
Lethi
Federal
Colver
Campaign to Begin Monday for Food Conservation Drive
Washington reports a nationwide push under the slogan Serve and conserve to mobilize every household for the largest food conservation effort in U S history. Planks completed for a major drive by the food administration aim to save about two billion dollars worth of food.
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Washington
United States
Food Administration
Germany
Sugdar
Campaign to rally in pulpits for food conservation
The sustained movement begins with WiIT launching a major campaign. On that day President Wilton's proclamation urging conservation of food will be ready in every pulpit to the land.
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Wiit
Wilton
Germans to Replace Ships Agreement Between Holland and Germany
Amsterdam dispatch reports Dutch papers approve a pact between the Netherlands and Germany after German torpedoing of seven Dutch merchantmen off the English coast in February. Holland will pay Germany an insurance-equivalent sum, while Germany will replace the vessels by ceding several ships held in the Dutch East Indies.
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London
Amsterdam
English
Holland
Germany
Dutch East Indies
GRAFT AT IMMIGRANT STATION AT ANGELS LAND
Investigations by labor official John B Densmore disclose a graft ring at the Angelsland immigration station. Four officials including Inspectors William Deasawar and Willem T Heitmann are suspended or discharged as hundreds of Chinese workers were admitted for profits totaling about 100000. Paul Osborne 23 Montclair N J died of wounds at a Paris base hospital after being attached to the American fleet service.
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San Francisco
Angelsland
John B Densmore
Department of Labor
Ught
William Deasawar
Willem T. Heitmann
Densmore
Amancan
Paris
Paul Osborne
Montclair
N. J
Thea American Fleet Service
Womads
Ski Champion to Be United States Aviston
June 28 in Superior Wis Reger Ontvedi a American citizen applied for enlistment in the aviation corps he announced.
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Superior
Wis
Reger Ontvedi
Aviation Corps
American Aviator Flies Over German Lines in World War I
By United Press Paris June 2 American aviator has entered enemy service flying over Verdun and elsewhere during the last week of Mitchell The Madeay Ame Meer quarters today Major Mitei are one of Cetiet regular arms officers to reach France after the United States war declaration He is the first American regular army officer to get into action on the western front in the air.
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Paris
Mitei
France
United States
Coal interests pledge affordable price after council talks
Washington reports that representatives of hard and soft coal interests assured both government and public of coal at a reasonable price. They conferred again with the National Defense Council coal committee to determine the price, with defense council involvement continuing.
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Washington, D. C
Th Council of National Defense
Washington
National Defense Council
Coal Committee
Then
Defense Council
Fishermen Race to Eastside Lake for Opening Day
Fishermen flock to Eastside Lake for the first offensive against sunfish and catfish. The park opens from 2 pm to 8 pm with fishing gear in high demand, bait sold at five cents a can, and prizes posted by Jechie Ward for the largest catch. Rules require hooks half an inch, sunfish at least six inches, and catfish eight inches or longer returned.
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Mena
Eastside Lake
Jechie Ward
Money still coming in for Red Cross war fund total tops 11 thousand
Daviess county continues to pour in contributions for the Red Cross war fund. The tally reached 11 293 22 with the 10 000 mark passed Wednesday evening and pledges still arriving. Committees aim for 12 750 and 150 per cent of the original quota as workers press efforts in Odon Elnora Colon and Ward township. Names of all contributors will be printed. Miss Margaret Gordon and Miss Helen Gordon helped tabulate amid steady canvassing by local teams and solicitors
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Eas Ny
al Cie
Red Cross
Elnora
Colon
J. G. Allen
Bara
Mattingly
B.D. Forsythe
Odon
Wardifingtuas
Usaminglan
Uoseinpial
Lis Wert
Fourth Street
Sid Carlos Dove
Bert Allen
Tere Meridian
Campbell Avenue
Cunningham
Alo Fulkne
Wil) Wise
Halph Cutt
F. Orman
Charles Dove
John W. Dillard
Lloyd White
George E. Reeve
Hiram McCafferty
Frank McGehee
Albion Ellis
John Barber
Wets move to strike prohibition amendment in senate
Washington June 24 wets in the senate voted to strike out the entire prohibition amendment to the social control bill. Their action backs administration leaders who argue beer and wine are needed not only for public necessity but also for emergency revenue.
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Washington, D. C
Senate
Regulations for selective service exemptions completed soon
Washington June 28 The regulations to guide exemption boards in selecting men for the optional army are completed and will be issued by proclamation by President Wilson. Provisions include safeguards against unfair actions and exemptions for married men with dependents, workers in critical industries, and officials, with affidavits required to prove reliance of relatives on claimants.
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Washington, D. C
America
Wilean
Paris Flushed With American Men Today
Fragmentary OCR text reports Paris hosts American men, with unclear details about activities or events. Mentions officers and numbers but lacks coherent facts.
More Men To Join Pershing's A May Forces
Washington notes General Pershing's forces in France will be augmented as fast as possible by trained troops. National guardsmen will be sent abroad before the new national army is ready for combat, which will not be until next spring at the earliest. In the interim other armed units trained in Mexico and elsewhere will take their place in France's trenches.
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Washington, DC
Pershing
France
Troe
Mexico
Patriotic Sunday Observed At First M. E. Church
Next Sunday will be observed as Patriotic Sunday by the First M. E. church members. Both Sunday school and public service will urge a complete consecration to the nation's cause with special decorations and music. At 10 30 a m the pastor will preach a pa-
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Sermon Volume on Deg Rae Elts Theme
The sermon urges duty to defend freedom of fundamental rights and urges citizens to attend a forthcoming church meeting. It emphasizes readiness to discuss the condition and to engage as an informed church member and civic participant.
Red Cross Collections Hit Record In Short Time
Washington reports the national Red Cross drive raised 114 million dollars in a brief period. Henry P. Davison, chair of the war council, notes record pace and promises 20 million in dividends to the Red Cross. Local chapters keep 5 percent for own work. Red Cross dispatches 1 million to Maj. Grayson Murphy in France for relief work and plans 20 experts led by Dr. Frank Willing to Russia to assess needs.
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Nsthon
Red Crose
Henry P. Davison
Special Corporation
Red Cross
Maj
Grayson H. P. Murphy
France
Frank Willing
Chicago
Russia
MOST HUSBANDS UNFAITHFUL
Mrs Ed Jeanson accuses her husband of infidelity over 15 years of marriage with seven youths, each from different households, amid a troubled union in Murphysboro. The case alleges repeated temptations and broken trust as she seeks remedy.
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Authoresa
Mate
White House Pickets Jailed and Refer to Counsel
The article reports several suffragists including Mabel Vernon, Katherine Mary, Virginia Arnold, Lavina Derk, Maud Jarrison, and Annie Al Ames being cited for violations with fines or short jail terms, and states they referred the matter to counsel. A separate note describes a shallow-water expedition motor boat bought for South American exploration, with a seven inch draft when seven passengers aboard.
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Jere
Mabel Vernon
Reno
Nev
Katherne Marey
Massachusetts
Virginia Arnold
Asheville
N. C
Lavina Derk
Philadelphia
Maud Jaraison
Norfolk
Annie al Ames
Wilmington
Del
South America
Tore Ceremonated Hers At Beautiful Ucastle Pall
Fragmentary OCR notes describe a ceremony at a beauty event with unclear names and a Wednesday reference. Lacking coherent details, the item records an event fragment with limited readable facts and no firm figures or participants.
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Tore
Ucastside
Clarence Henry to Speak at Eastdale Fourth of July
Red Cross and Daviess County Chamber plan an all day Fourth of July at Eastdale Park. A fireworks display features Niagara Falls with Ben Allen and Charles Snort in charge. Clarence Henry of the federal Agriculture Department will give the principal address on agriculture and local farming gains. Jota A. Sintott, Ben Alles and Carl McWilliam organize a growers booth with Purdue market advice. Basket dinners are urged, and a public shelter will host toffee and sandwiches. Red Cross girls operate refreshment stands.
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Niagara Walls
Ben Allen
Charles Snort
Clarence Henry
Federal Department of Agriculture
Dagiexs County
Jota A. Sintott
Ben Alles
Carl McWilliame
Purdue
Sau
Red Cross
More Minneapolis youths receive diplomas
United Press reports a ceremony awarding diplomas to numerous Minneapolis youths. Details are unclear due to fragmented copy, but the event emphasizes academic achievements and community recognition for students completing a program.
Central powers fear Russian activity in new plans
Rome reports the central powers fear Huseta may soon act against allied plans for a joint defense. Several Austrian divisions and Romanian troops, withdrawn from the Trathau front, are moved north. Many had come from a northern sector during the height of the Italian offensive, as the central powers pursued separate peace plots with Russia.
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Rome
Huseta
Andrean
Trathau
Russia
Ore
British Advance Near Lens In Half Mile Reach
British troops with the United Kingdom occupy a town half a mile southwest of Lens and push patrols toward the coal city. Reports say Germans retreating from ruined positions as British forces tighten their hold around Lens. The enemy blew a bridge over the Souchez river, while Avion remains in British hands.
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Lens
France
Leng
Souchez
Avion
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