Bergh Granted Custody Of Banker's Sons After Divorce
New York banker W Christian Bergh, nephew of Henry Bergh, wins custody of his three sons amid a custody battle with Mrs Ela S W Bergh. The court noted the separation of three years and accusations that the mother encouraged the boys to play with dolls and teddy bears.
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Ela S. W. Bergh
Wchristian Bergh
New York
Henry Bergh
The
Society For the Prevention of Cruelty
Americans Capture Wood Near Chateau Thierry in Reprisal
A Canadian report notes heavy casualties as a Canadian hospital near the British front is bombed by German forces. Rome reports Austrian retreat and Austria-Hungary blamed on weather and high water. Italy advances along the Piave with tens of thousands of Austrian prisoners and heavy losses. The Seine department is placed in army zone and mountain front operations pause as Piave defense tightens.
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France
Germany
Austria
Piave
Tins
Gen- Diaz
Stalians
Baron Burian
Uar
Hapsburg Empire
Teuton
Charles
Italy
Draft order drawing set for Thursday at Senate Office Building
Washington June 25 Plans for the selective service draft order drawing were changed to Thursday at 9 30 a m in the Senate Office Building. Gen Crowder said 1 200 capsules will be drawn to cover about 800000 registrants who filed June 5 21 year olds. The process aims to finish before noon, with Thursday preferred by the Provost Marshal General.
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Washington,d. C
Crowder
Washington
D. C
War Department
Senate
Votes at Front for Congress Next Fall by Soldiers Planned
War and Navy departments will issue regulations allowing US service members both abroad and at home to vote in the next congressional elections. Baker and Daniels said absentee ballots may be cast in states with existing laws, as long as military operations or training are not disrupted.
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Washington, D. C
War and Navy Departments
Baker
Daniels
Army
Navy
Contingent fee agents probe tax refunds across nation
Washington reports reveal that contingent fee agents, led by major taxpayers, market themselves to file amended returns and seek a percentage of taxes saved. Fees up to 30 percent are alleged as they push for refunds on overpayments. Over $1.5 billion in tax certificates due for payment today, with about two thirds already paid. Penalties apply for unpaid taxes.
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Washington, D.C
United States
Internal Revenue Bureau
Greece to have nearly 296000 armed men soon
Paris report states Greece will have more than 296000 men under arms, with further troops to be called to the colors shortly. The Greek legation lauds Venizelos for restoring public confidence and safeguarding the country's interests since entering the war a year ago this month.
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Paris
Havas
Greece
Venizelos
The First Shot The First Story of the American Army in the Field
A young Californian corporal from Battery C 6th Reid Artillery recounts firing the first American gun shot at Germans in France. The boy soldier left prep school to serve and his narrative opens as a night installment in the Evening Courier and Reporter.
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Osborne de Varna
St. Reid Artillery
France
Evening Courier
Wilson to Deliver Fourth of July Speech at Mount Vernon
President Wilson will speak at Mount Vernon Virginia for a July Fourth celebration with representatives from allied nations. International ceremonies at Washingtons tomb are planned to mark Independence Day and officials expect remarks on war issues. Foreign born citizens groups have organized celebrations and the president urged nationwide participation.
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Washington
D. C
Wilson
Mount Vernon
Rotary Clubs Open Win the War Meet Opens
Kauoras City Missouri June 2 More than 5000 delegates and visitors gather as the Win the War convention of the International Association of Rotary Clubs formally opens. Rev Leslie Pidgeon of Winnipeg delivers the annual president’s address after an address of welcome by Raymond D Havens Kansas City Rotary Club president. Delegates from over 52 countries are announced.
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Kauoras City
International Association of Rotary Clubs
Leslie Pidgeon
Winnipeg
Canada
W Elcome
Raymond D. Havens
Kansas City
Slitary Club
National Labor Board to Consider Wage Increases for Street Railways
Washington June 25 The national labor war board will raise wages for street railway workers if needed regardless of company finances. Joint chairs Taft and Walsh announced after a preliminary hearing and said they may also recommend rate increases. attorneys for both sides will present reports for federal action consideration.
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Washington, D. C
National Labor War Board
Taft and
Walsh
Bomb raids by air Britons hit Metz and Saarbrucken
British independent air force reports bombing raids behind German lines with over six tons dropped on Metz Sablons station and later attacks on Saarbrucken Dillingen and Metz Sablons sidings despite clouds and anti aircraft fire. One German plane set aflame and another driven down. all British planes returned.
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London
Metz-Sablons
Saarbrucken
Dillingen
Grnemy
Civil Federal Employees to gain eight hour day and $120 raise
The Senate and House conferees agreed on the legislative, executive and judicial appropriation bill granting eight hours daily work for civil establishment employees starting July 1 with an additional $120 annual pay. They also preserved sub treasuries in eight cities after prior abolition votes.
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Congress
Wrethington
D. G
Isenate and Hous
Anl
Baltimore
Boston
Chicago
Cincinnati
New Orleans
New York
Philadelphia
St. Louis
San Francisco
Treasury to seek eight billion extra liberty bonds
Washington reports the treasury will ask Congress to authorize an additional liberty bond issue of about eight billion to fund the fourth liberty loan. If needed, the total issue could exceed six billion and thirty million dollars. Other bond measures are planned for the fiscal year and to cover a projected deficit of sixteen point six billion.
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Washington, D
Congress
Treasury
Treasury and
Confess
Delivery Address and Contact Note
If the paper is not delivered by 6 30 p m due to carrier or other error please phone this office before 6 30 p m to arrange redelivery or corrections.
Prohibition Debate Divides Leaders Amid War Strain
Washington officials and industry leaders clash over absolute prohibition as the nation battles in war. Hurley argues against banning beer now to avoid labor disruption. bankers warn of financial ruin if spirits bonds are restricted. labor unions and Postmaster Burleson voice varied stances.
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Hurley
Shipping Board
Senate Agriculture Committee
Prohibition
Percy H. Johnston
Chemical National Bank
New York
Burleson
Food Administration
Daniels
Navy
Navy Yards
Samuel Gompers
American Federation of Labor
Johnston
Treasury
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Constantinople
Belgium
Amsterdam
Russia
von Kuehlmann
England
Freichstag
Berlin
Foreign Office
Richard von Kuehlmann
Austria-Hungary
Count Czernin
Baron Barian
Austria- Hungary
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Bulgaria
Liberty
Sted Cross Society
Ited Cross
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Pidgeon
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Tung
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