British Gunner Sends German Sub Down in Atlantic Battle
British steamer crew reports sinking a German submarine after firing at range three thousand yards. Eleven shots hit near the periscope and amidships as the sub attempted to flee about 400 miles off Ireland. The British ship remained uninjured and the sub was seen sinking while a second American vessel nearby reported life-boat firings.
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Associated Press
Atlantic
U Boat Magazine
Ireland
War Relief Campaign Urges Subscriptions Tonight
Wilmington calls for $2,500 to meet a $40,000 quota for war relief before 8 o'clock tonight. Readers are urged to subscribe or donate via a YMCA canvasser or by phone, with the message Put me down for money. Remember to act now.
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Wilmington
Noted Irishman O Connor Arrives in New York
Irish Nationalist leader T P O Connor arrived in New York with Richard Hazelton of the Nationalist party. He spent the day meeting callers and planned a Washington trip this week. Friends invited him to be guest of honor at a dinner to meet national figures.
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Associated Press
New York
T. P. O’connor
Richard Hazelton
Nationalist Party
O’connor
Washington
Suffragist Pickets Not Put On Trial
Two suffragist pickets Mabel Verton of Nevada and Virginia Arnold of North Carolina were taken into custody by Capitol police while attempting to display a banner at the Russian mission visit. They were not brought to trial as planned because Congress committee leaders advised dropping the case until decisions on other White House arrests are made.
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Associated Press
Washington
Mabel Verton
Nevada
Virginia Arnold
North Carolina
Capitol
Coress
Congressional
White House
Democratic Leader Kitchin Forecasts Adjournment by August 15
Washington June 25 President Leader Kitchin predicted Congress would adjourn by August 15 after this week. He said he would seek a three day adjournment after next Wednesday or Thursday until the Senate approves key House bills still before it.
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Associated Press
Washington
Kitchin
Congress
All- First
Senate
House
Dutch Women Seize Potatoes from Rotterdam Barges
A crowd of Rotterdam women stormed a dozen inner harbor barges and took about a ton of potatoes bound for England. German pressure over potato shipments risks breaking Holland England trade pacts and may threaten coal and grain supplies.
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Associated Press
London
the Times
Amsterdam
Rotterdam
England
Holland
Germany
America
Young 10-Year-Old Buys Liberty Bond In Warsaw
In Warsaw on June 25 the youngest Liberty bond purchaser in the area was 10 year old Norwood Carroll. He earned the money himself and used it to buy the bond, marking a notable local example of thrift.
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Warsaw
Prchaser
Norwood Carroll
German crop prospects brighten with rainfall report
Official German government report says rainfall has improved crop prospects in southern and western Germany, with middle and eastern provinces described as thoroughly satisfactory. Private reports to the Associated Press, through mid June, warn 1917 prospects remain unimpressive with urgent rains needed to prevent poor spring and winter yields. Danish crops under similar conditions cited as poor to bad in last week's report.
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Ity Associated Press
Copenhagen
Germany
Associated Press
Return of Cocchi five anticipated
Papers for Alfredo Cocchi extradition from Bologna, needed to bring the self confessed Ruth Cruger killer to New York, were completed by District Attorney Edward Swan. Officials expect Italy US treaty leeway may let Italy avoid full penal code extradition. Henry D. Cruger testifies as Cocchi is sought as missing person case closes. State Dept asks Italy for Cocchi confession copy.
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Associated Press
New York
Alfredo Cocchi
Ruth Cruger
Bologna
Italy
Edward Swan
Cocchi
Wallstein
Henry D. Cruger
United States
Lansing
Whitman
Swan
Washington
State Department
Young Girl Flies Red Cross Airship to Washington
Miss Katherine Stinson, 19, started from Buffalo to deliver Red Cross appeals via air, carrying paper bombs to raise funds. She stopped in Albany for rest, then continued toward Washington, expected to arrive late afternoon.
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Associated Press
New York
Katherine Stinson
Buffalo
Washington
Red Cross
Albany
N. Y
Catharine Stinson
National Red Cross
Shy
British Front Range Grows Active in WWI Rally
British raids intensify from Belgium to St Quentin as Haig plans marches after the Messines ridge success. Local gains near Lens and Warneton mark renewed activity while French restore territory on the Aisne front. Berlin protests over paper quotas. Admiral Glennon and Root mission visit Archangel for port inspection.
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France
London
Belgium
St. Quentin
Haig
Messines
Lens
Warneton
Aisne
Vauxaillon
Chemine Des Dames
Berlin
Xchange Telegram Co
Amsterdam
von: Bethmann
Cologne
Glennon
Anchorage
Petrograd
James H. Glennan
Archangel
Zionists Preparing to Occupy Palestine
The Federation of American Zionists raised 473000 dollars at its Baltimore convention toward a one million dollar fund to equip an industrial army to travel to Palestine and prepare the way for Zionist occupation.
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Associated Press
Baltimore
Federation of American Zionists
Palestine
Red Cross Baby Aids Nation's Drive for 100 Million
The Red Cross announces a nationwide fundraising drive targeting 100 million dollars to support infant and child welfare programs. Officials stress broad public support and ongoing campaigns to raise funds and deliver aid.
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RED Cross Baby Aids Nation
Young Chicago Girl Roberta Hams Aids Red Cross Drive
Little Roberta Hams of Chicago, at two years and a little over, is the youngest Red Cross worker in the campaign for the hundred million dollar fund. Roberta wears Red Cross garb like a trained nurse and draws much attention at Chicago headquarters where she assists in collecting funds.
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Roberta Hams
Chicago
Red Cross
Roberta
Reed Presses Food Bill Attack Amid Amendments
Senate leaders move to expedite the Food Control bill, sent to the Agriculture committee. Senator Reed of Missouri intensifies his challenge while amendments expand government control to iron and steel, oil, copper, lead, zinc, fertilizers, and more.
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Associated Press
Washington
Senate
House
Agriculture Committee
Reed
Missouri
Chamberlain
Davis
Illinois
Walsh
Ransdell
Wadsworth
Cummins
Liberty Bonds Advocates Training in Liberty Loan Market
New York June 25. A wide and normal market in Liberty loan bond trading on the stock exchange with prices unrestricted is urged by the Liberty Loan committee. Benjamin Strong chairman and governor of the Federal Reserve Bank announced the stance.
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Associated Press
New York
Stock Exchange
Liberty Loan Committee
Benjamin Strong
Federal Reserve Bank
Trial of four men for Baff murder conspiracy begins
New York June 25 four men Joseph Cohen Jacob Cohen David Jacobs and Abraham Graff go on trial for conspiring to kill Barnet Baff a wealthy poultry dealer shot by hired gunmen November 24 1914. Jury delay due to capital punishment scruples and accomplices’ testimony.
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Associated Press
New York
Barnet Baff
Joseph Cohen
Jacob Cohen
David Jacobs
Abraham Graff
American Naval Club Opens in British Port
Base of the American Flotilla in British Waters reports Vice Admiral Sims attending the opening night of the United States Naval Men's Club in the village shore. He said the club marks the first of planned recreations for sailors during shore leaves.
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United States Naval Men’s Club
Vilage
Sims
Wooden ships and steel vessels ordered for 1918 delivery
Major General Goethals announced contracts for ten steel merchant ships, four wooden ships, and two wooden hulls. Deliveries are set for 1918 with builds spread across Moore & Scott Iron Works Oakland, Newcomb Life Boat Hamp ton, Universal Ship Harris county, Portland Ship Ceiling Portland, and McBride & Law Beaumont. Total contracts to date reach 104 ships: 38 steel, 32 wood and steel, 34 wood, with 72 wooden hulls ordered.
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Associated Press
Washington
General Goethals
Board
Emergency Fleet Corporation
Moore & Scott Iron Works
Oakland
Cal
Newcomb Life Boat Co
Hampton, Va
Universal Ship Building Co
Harris County
Texas
Portland Ship Ceiling Co
Portland
McBride & Law
Beaumont
Fleet Corporation
Explosive Shipment Seized in Norway Linked to German Suspects
A Copenhagen report confirms seizure of 1,000 kilograms of explosives including infernal machines from Germany at Christiania Norway. Police arrest three foreigners, including a German citizen named Rautenfels born in Finland, who claim bombs were for Finland. Authorities suspect the devices were meant for coal bunkers on Norwegian ships and may explain reported mine or torpedo losses. Five more arrests noted. leader’s identity remains unclear and possibly not a baron. Czech Troops Angered Over Treatment, Go Over to Russian Arms.
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Associated Press
London
Christiania
Norway
Germany
Copenhagen
Exchange Telegraph Company
Tidens Tegn
Rautenfels
Finland
Christiania Dispatches
Ex-Member of Aust Cabinet Reports Czech Desertions to Russia
Amsterdam dispatch reports former Austrian defense minister F Vom Georgi claiming three Czech regiments deserted to Russia. He detailing Czech legions in enemies’ armies and few returnees, sparking sensation among Czech deputies and accusations of a vengeful ministry resigning.
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Associated Press
Amsterdam
Austria
F. Vom Georgi
Lokal Anzeiger and Tageblatt
Berlin
Herr Klofac
Russia
Bohemia
Charles
Herr von Georgi
Herr Pavlu
Peeret
No Separate Peace To Be Made By Russia
Paris reports Albert Thomas French Minister of Munitions said no separate peace with Russia should be assumed. He sees a possible Russian offensive as both material and moral, but cites unresolved military organization and Russia’s ongoing financial problems. He remains optimistic about Russia’s situation despite noted difficulties.
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Associated Press
Paris
Russia
Albert Thomas
M. Thomas
Million Ton of Shipping Gridlock Warns Allies
Boston June 25 The Allied need for ships grows amid submarine threats as over a million tons of neutral shipping idle at belligerent harbors, said Augusto Ciuffelli former Italian cabinet member. He urged stronger port duties and denying bunker coal to ships refusing cargoes through danger zones to boost war effort.
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Associated I’ress
Boston
Mass
Augusto Ciuffelli
Associated Press
Ciuffelli
Aggressive War Policy Urged For Allied Fleets
London reports Winston Spencer Churchill argues in the Sunday Pictorial for a bold naval strategy by Entente powers. He notes Allied navies outgun Germany and Austria and warns against idle ships waiting for peace. He questions letting battleships rot as future wars rely on airpower and submarines.
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Associated Press
London
Winston Spencer Church
Sunday Pictorial
America
Germany
Austria
Dardanelles
Belgium and Russia pay homage at Washington tomb
At Mount Vernon on June 25 a Belgian delegation and the Russian democracy offered tribute to George Washington and the ideals of liberty. The diplomatic mission traveled the Potomac aboard the Mayflower, with high officials in attendance. Baron Mancheur and Boris A. Bakhmeteff placed floral wreaths beside earlier tributes from British, French, and Italian dignitaries as Secretary Daniels presided.
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Associated Press
Mt. Vernon
Belgium
Russia
George Washington
Potomac
Daniels
Baron Mancheur
Iar
Boris A. Bakhmetlot
Washington
Leclerc
Ambassador Bakhmotff
Roop
Mr. Balfour
Great Britain
Viviani
Marshal Joffre
France
Prince of
Udine
Italy
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