President Wilken Delays Note to Germany on Maritime Rules
Washington June 5 President Wilken with cabinet approval prepared a note urging adherence to international law in maritime warfare. It was virtually finished but not cabled as officials expected. Officials cite possible time to study and revise before Monday submission for Ambassador Gerard. Lusitania armed claims under investigation with no conclusive proof found.
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Washington
Wilken
Germany
White House
State Department
Wilson
Uryan
Hubert Lansing
Lansing
Gerard
London
Copenhagen
Gerlin
Myer Gerhard
Count von Bernstorff
Berlin
Diplomatiste
Lusitanis
Cecil Spring-Rice
United States
New York
Dudley Field Malone
Justav Stahle
Department of Justice
Condemnation of Norway building liquor sales at exposition
San Francisco June 5. The Norwegian Evangelical Lutheran church of America passed unanimous resolutions condemning the management of the Norway building at the Panama Pacific exposition for permitting the sale of intoxicants. The action was adopted during the closing business session.
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Morning Journal
San Francisco
Norway
Norwegian Evangelical Lutheran Church of America
Danes Grant Women Suffrage as King Signs Reform
The Danish parliament unanimously passes a new constitution on the anniversary of 1849 granting women the vote and abolishing wealth based electoral privileges. The king signs the reform in the afternoon and a women’s delegation thanks him at the palace.
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Copenhagen
London
Frederick VIII
Christian
Denmark
Porter Charlton Found Mentally Responsible in 1916 Murder
Porter Charlton, the American accused of murdering his wife at their villa in Wine Camp Italy in June 1916, was ruled mentally responsible at the time of her death. Professor Maggiotte, who examined Charlton, delivered the opinion. The trial is set to open next month. Charlton has written an autobiography and a defense document to present in court.
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Morning Journal Special
Italy
Paris
Porter Charlton
Maggiotte
Chariton
Supplemental brief filed in Riggs Bank case
Washington June 5 A supplemental brief in the Riggs bank suit against Secretary McAdoo and Comptroller Williams was filed by AAG Warren supporting the government claim that the comptroller may penalize national banks for refusing to submit special reports. The court weighs the bank petition for a permanent injunction to block Williams from such penalties. Other relief sought by the bank has been denied.
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Morning Journal
Washington
Riggs Bank
McAdoon
Combpatioller Williams
Warren
Willams
Rock Island Inquiry Details Receivership and Facts
Interstate Commerce Commission concludes probe into the Chicago Rock Island Pacific Railway finances after receivership. Witnesses include Nathan Amster minority director, H. U. Mudge receiver, and stockholders from First National Bank of New York. Evidence covers earnings forecasts, stock transfers, and vouchers with Denver Post ads.
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Surning Journal
Washington
Interstate Commerce Commission
Ite
Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific Railway Co
Ime
Offici
Nathan A. Amster
New York
Rock Island
Chicuore
Amster
Denver West
Joseph W. Folk
Commission
Denver Post
Post
Wisconsin
First National Bank of New York
William H. Moore
Folk
Thomas M. Schumacher
J. Horace Haring
Silas H. Strawn
Chicago
Governor Maytorena protest over aircraft attack on Villa garrison
Nogales Ariz June governor Maytorena Villa commander said he filed a protest with the United States consul here against an aeroplane from the Carranza garrison at Agua Prieta flying over American territory to attack the Villa garrison at Santa Cruz several days ago.
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Ariz
Maytorena
United States
Carranza S
Agua Prieta
Santa Cruz
Fierce Battles Rage Across Galicia As German Advance Stalls
Russian front reports describe desperate fighting along the San and other rivers as German gains are checked. Intense clashes involving units on both sides signal heavy casualties and continued pressure in the Galicia theater.
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Galicia
Bayonet Fighting in Vogue as Austrian Attacks Repulsed
Petrograd reports no major changes on Niemen and Narew fronts while Austrians suffer heavy losses. The Russian line claims successful lower Bun offensives with over 1,000 prisoners taken on June 4 and multiple German counterattacks repulsed. Fierce fighting continues along the San and Dniester fronts with bayonet and grenade use noted.
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London
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Narew River
Vietula
Lower Bun
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Podvotna
Stritta
Rivera Long
San
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Leng
Krowica
Burdsi
Lubachowice
Skie
Korsenica
Startawa
Wysvinkstur
Agarbere
Kryntca
Submarine sinks Penfeld after torpedo attack near Brest
A Brest dispatch reports the French steamship Penfeld torpedoed by a German submarine about noon fifty miles off Oussant. The captain says the submarine fired five shells, ceased firing, and allowed the crew to abandon ship. The Penfeld sank in three minutes after the torpedo strike. crew were landed after about thirty hours.
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Paris
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Brest
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King Constantine Undergoes Rib Removal Operation
An Athens dispatch reports Professor Eiselberg of Vienna operated on King Constantine removing part of the tenth rib. The king showed relief, with pleural empyema suspected. treatment may take longer and include rib removal and drainage. Early bulletins noted pus in the pleural cavity and relapses, though recent signs show lower temperature and respiration.
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Constantine
War Fronts Report Varying Moves Across Europe
Yesterday’s dispatches summarize shifting fronts from the Galician and Polish theaters to France and Italy. German activity near Grodek lakes and retreat rumors in Kusel indicate renewed pressure, while Austrian forces claim gains elsewhere. Russian and Turkish fronts report Kurdish attacks and Armenian volunteers defending Christian populations amid Turkish Armenia occupation. Submarine activity by Germany continues with British losses cited from Kirkwall reports.
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Hungary
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Evening Star
Cortes
Aberdeen
Kathleen
Waterhead
Wessel
Sonnethead
Wick
American posse rescues two boys kidnapped near border
A posse of ten American cowboys and miners crossed into Santa Cruz Sonora and compelled the garrison to release George Vaughn and Henry Chang, two American boys abducted earlier by Mexican soldiers. Mexican authorities deny knowledge of the incident as border tensions rise.
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Ark
Santa Cruz
Sonora
Arizona
George Vaughn
Duquesne
Henry Chang
Washington Camp
United States
Santa Crag
Jose Maytorena
Boner
Washington
Here
K. Franklin
Mc.Knight
Ma ¥Torena
Nogales
Congressional committee tours Arizona irrigation projects
Members of the congressional appropriations committee arrived in Phoenix to inspect the state irrigation works. They proceeded to Roosevelt Dam which will be illuminated tonight and planned to return to depart for Yuma tomorrow night.
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Phoenix
Congressional Appropriations Committee
National House of Representatives
Arizona
Roosevelt Dam
Yuma
5000 Refugees Reach Laredo Border Amid Destitution
News reports 5000 refugees, many destitute, have arrived at Laredo Texas from Monterey after an order by Monterey governor Davilla. Navy and army transports move refugees to Veracruz Montere y city rail lines and relief shipments to Mexican and American hospitals are planned.
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Mexicos
Evang’ Dieputch
Eines
Almini
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Tien
C. A. Dewol
Oklahoma Limits Oil Production Under New Law
The Oklahoma Corporation Commission ruled under the new oil conservation law that daily Healdton field production must meet probable daily market demand and no holder may take more than their equitable share of potential output. The decision aims to curb overproduction and stabilize the market.
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Morning Journal
Witte
Oklahoma City
Okla
Healdton
Corporation Commission
Charges of fraud in Los Angeles Investment case
Government begins presenting documentary evidence in the trial of Charles A. Elder and ten former Los Angeles Investment Co officials charged with mail fraud in federal court. Witness Mrs Carnes of Central City Iowa identified a stock purchase letter claiming profits on 400 shares would yield free extra shares and a guaranteed fund protected investors from loss.
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United States District Court
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Central City
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German occupy territory planted by Germans report
The Prussian minister of agriculture told the budget committee that German forces had planted 0 percent of arable land in occupied territories as of June. Grain and potatoes were planted and country moorlands would not materially affect the food supply.
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London
Diet
Germany
Midshipmen Charged With Grave Irregularities At Annapolis
Washington reports that Secretary Daniels has ordered a court of inquiry into midshipmen at the United States Navy Academy accused of obtaining advance information on examinations. Seven cadets are named for charges including offering a bribe and breaking into professors rooms. Nelson of New York is among them, with his diploma withheld. The naval practice cruise has been postponed as testimony proceeds.
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Uribe
Academy
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Deantela
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New York
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Virginia
Stuart Pamilton
Connecticut
Leonard P Wessels
North Carolina
Donald Wh. Duncan
Michigan
Thomas W. Harrison, Jr
James KE. Mesa
Maryland
Nelson
Ite
Federal court probes Tex election frauds
Federal indictments charging election corruption were returned against forty two persons including prominent city and county officials after a lengthy United States grand jury investigation. Trials are set for September in federal court with bonds ranging from 16 000 to 6 500 and most defendants released.
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Y Morning Journal
Corpus Christi
Tex
United States Grand Jurs
Terre Haute
United States
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T. BB. Southgate
W. B. Hopkins
Walter Timon
Claude Fowler
Michael B. Wright
Russell Savage
German Offense in West Breaks Down in Turbulent War Updates
A London dispatch reports heavy fighting in Galicia as Austro German forces try encircling moves near Lemberg while the western offensive shows signs of failing. Churchill states allied submarines are largely contained, yet German U boats continue sinking British vessels and trawlers amid overall war strain.
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London
Mitviene
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Gallipoli
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Praemyal
Thme
Lhwest
Han
Krukowina
Herlin
Sumar
Souches
Tlooge
Churchill
Admiralty
Clermans
Bie
Important progress reported prom PAIS front gains north of Arras
Paris reported to night the war office issued a notice detailing gains north of Arras. It says Neuville now holds over half of the northern section and more than two thirds of the village. It notes 450 meters gained in the labyrinth and continued fighting at Lorette Neuville and the labyrinth with heavy artillery fire including Verdun targets.
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Paris
War Office
Arras
Neuville
Lorette
Verdun
Submarine Arrives at Constantinople After Dardanelles Run
A German submarine that operated near the Dardanelles has reached Constantinople. It was greeted with an ovation and flew the Turkish flag. its commander wore a ceremonial dress during the welcome.
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London
Constantinople
Lokal Anwenger
Dardanelles
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