Hagenback Show Wiped Out by Train Wreck
A Michigan Central wreck near Ivanhoe station kills many and injures hundreds. The Hagenback-Wallace Circus, traveling in two sections, was hit by an empty Pullman train at about 430 am, with bodies found amid burning debris. Officials blame the engineer’s throttle failure and signal breaches.
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Gary
Ind
Michigan Central
Ivanhoe Station
Mercy Hospital
Gary General Hospital
Ilinois Steel Company
St. Francis Hospital
Chicago
Michigan City
Hammond
East Ivanhoe
St. Margaret’s Hospital
Ed Ballard
L. W. Landman
Mr. Landman
Situation Loans Good Present Lull on Western Front
New reports indicate a temporary lull on the Western Front as German forces reorganize after loans and supply adjustments. Analysts expect a major German drive to follow as build up intensifies and allied lines brace for impact.
Higher Tobacco Rates Authorized by Interstate Commission
Washington reports the Interstate Commerce Commission allowed southeastern railroads to charge higher rates for manufactured tobacco moving from Virginia to Atlanta and other southern cities. The move creates a differential versus North Carolina routes, without affecting overall rate increases. Protests followed an attempted $1 per 100 pounds Virginia shipment and 93 cents per 100 pounds from North Carolina.
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Washington
Southeastern
Virginia
Atlanta
North Carolina
Southeats
Interstate Commerce Commission
Submarine gains widen grip on enemy and sea power
Naval expert Archibald Hurd argues that sea power drives the war effort as seven million tons of shipping move monthly and American troops cross the Atlantic by tens of thousands. He notes improved supply flows, greater merchant shipping use for transport, and a turning tide favoring the Allies.
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London
Archibald Hurd
Daily Telegraph
Western Front
Mr. Hurd
Atlantic
Attempt on Life of Emperor Charles Reported From Amsterdam
Reports from Amsterdam today claim an attempt was made on the life of Emperor Charles of Austria. The dispatch notes the information is unconfirmed and current in the Amsterdam exchange.
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London
Amsterdam Exchange
Charles
Austria
Amsterdam
Premier Wekerle cites factory and railway strikes in Hungary
Basel report states Premier Alexander Wekerle told the Hungarian chamber of deputies about widespread industrial strikes now extending to several plants. He described factories and railways in turmoil as workers in a locomotive works battled police, four workers killed and 19 wounded, amid sharp exchanges with Count Karolyi.
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Basel
Switz
Alexander Wakerle
Chamber of Deputies
Wekerle
Count Karolyi
Independent Party
Murder of J. W. Laidlaw in China Reported
J W Laidlaw head of a Standard Oil New York branch in Wuhu Anhwei China was murdered by brigands Reuters dispatch from Shanghai said details are lacking.
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J. W. Laidlaw
London
Standard Oil Company of New York
Wuhu
Anhwei
China
Reuter
Shanghai
Allied Strength Rises as War Resources Grow
The submarine menace is being held and allied armies grow stronger. Food positions in Britain France and Italy improve. Shipbuilding in British and American yards speeds up with 4 000 000 tons expected by year end. Enemy sinkings reduced, swapping balance to the Allies. The blockade and land war drain central powers of workers while boosting allied capacity.
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France
Italy
United States
China Offers Troops to Help Allies in World War I
Premier Tuan Chihui said China could send 40 000 to 50 000 troops to aid the Allies if finances and rebel actions permit. He noted 150 000 troops already deployed south and aimed to repress Canton rebe l tion within two months. France proposed Western Front assistance but shipping and funds blocked action. He cited German actions at Tsingtao and Port Arthur as shaping Chinese views on Germany.
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London
Harbin
Siberian
Tuan Chi- Fui
Peking
Daily Mail
China
Canton
France
Tuan Chi-fui
Germany
Tsing-Tao
Port Arthur
Wei-Hai-Wei
Fighting on Piave line decreases as a Boche drive halts
Washington June 22 German and Austrian forces push and pull along the Piave line but fighting subsides as Austrian offensive enters its second week. Italian gains at mouth of Piave and Montello hold, while Austrian losses are reported heavy with fears of food unrest in Vienna and Budapest. 53 Americans killed in action and 37 wounded severely are named in the latest casualty list.
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Washington
General March
United States
France
March
Talian Front
Cantigny
Robert I. Bullard
Marck
Wilson
Foch
Piave Line
Piave
Montello
Italy
Chateau Thierry
James G. Harboard
Pershing
Powell, Tenn
James W. Ray
Pages Mill
8. C
Edgar W. Sellers
Elkton
Corp
Joseph F. Keeley
Easly
S. C
Edco Ruffin
Spring Grove
Surry County
Sam W. Campbell
Anniston
Ala
Louis
Monte
Fossetta
Capo Sile
San Dona di Piave
Viensna
Fther
Dofe
I London
Dual Monarchy
Dr. von Seydler
Premi
Atrian
Charles
Vienna
Austria-Hungary
Hungary
Austria
Germany
Fair Weather Predicted for Southeast Next Week
Fair weather with temperatures slightly below normal is forecast for the southeastern states for the week starting Monday. The outlook emphasizes dry conditions and mild highs across the region through the period.
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Washington
One Tar Heel in Marine Casualties
The June 22 casualty list includes 31 names for the Marine Corps. Among them are Private Isaac N. Boone of Stokesdale, North Carolina killed in action and Private Kenneth L. St. Clair of Eagles ton Virginia who died of wounds. Wounded severely include Sergeant Geo. B. Roan of Pattison Mississippi and Private Thomas B. Crossland of Mobile Alabama.
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Washington
Marine Corps
Isaac N. Boone
Stokesdale
N. C
Kenneth L. St. Clair
Egleston
Geo. B. Ro
Mass Allied Prisoners Reported Along Rhine Front
The Lausanne Gazette says Germans mass allied prisoners along the Rhine and frontier towns. An Alsatian paper reports five allied prisoners killed and six wounded during a recent air raid on Thionville Germany.
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Rhine
Geneva
Lausanne Gazette
Thionville
Germany
Bulgarias and Turks Disagree Over Language of Accord
Amsterdam reports a dispute between Bulgaria and Turkey over the division of territory taken from Romania under a German brokered agreement. German secretary von Kuehlmann told the Reichstag the provisional arrangement should be brief and that Bulgaria’s northern Dobrudja be united with Bulgaria. He said the issue is an ally difference to be bridged while Germany seeks to avoid favoring one side.
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Amsterdam
Bulgaria
Turkey
Romania
von Kuehlmann
Reichstag
Berlin
Dobruds
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John T. McCutcheon
L Reesech
Robt. Bullard
Hurd
Lohevike
Siberial
America
Hans
Dobrudja
Bulgars
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