World War I Battlefront Reports From Vienna and Belgrade
A chaotic dispatch summarizes Allied and Central Power reports from Galicia and the Isonzo front. It notes heavy Russian losses, Austro German advances near Jarosynia, and retreats east of Mosciska. Belgians hold the Yser line while Italians contest near Plava and along the Isonzo. UK France Russia and Romania discuss entry and terms. Greek and Serbian positions on Macedonia remain firm. The French press claims gains in Lorraine and Arras sectors with costly assaults.
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Galicia
Vienna
Berlin
Jarosau
Bukowina
Mosciska
Petrograd
Plava
Isonzo
German American Understanding Sought by Business Leaders
London report notes the Lokal Anzeiger publishes a conciliatory article by its general director Herr Zimmerman calling for German American understanding. He cites President Wilson seeking an understanding between Germany and England on maritime warfare that protects American passengers. A new form of naval warfare is proposed under government oversight. Conted on Page 10, Column 3.
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Renin
London
Lokal Anzeiger
Eumerman
Wilson
Herr Zimmerman
Germany
England
Oodmin
Alltag
Ruaran
In Today's Standard Verses for Russians in Ganda
In today’s Standard verses, tensions rise as nations maneuver. Chicago hosts sports flash and flag day duties while the state news covers trials, memorials, and mining industry notes amid a mosaic of local affairs.
Caminetti Loses Fight in Supreme Court
Washington reports Drew Caminetti lost his bid for review of a San Francisco Mann Act conviction. The Supreme Court denied the application without opinion. Caminetti and co defendant Maury Diggs were convicted of transporting for immoral purposes two girls from California to Nevada. Diggs received two years and a $100 fine. Caminetti $1,500 fine and 18 months.
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Washington
Drew Camnetti
Supreme Court
San Francisco
Carminetti
A. Camneti
Commissioner General of Immigration
Maury J. ‘Diggs
Pa Cal
Reno
Nev
Caminetti
Diggs
Entente Powers Agree to Demands of Romania
Rome June 14 dispatch from Sofia reports M Filiperco leader of the Romanian conservatives says the quadruple entente powers Great Britain France Russia and Italy have agreed to Romania demands. A Balkan peace note from Greece and Serbia declines cession of Macedonian territory to Bulgaria and protests the terms.
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Rome
M. Fe Lperce
Rusmania
Great Britain
France
Russia
Tily
Rumania
Greece
Serbia
Madonia
Hungaria
Paris
Giornale d'Italia
Sofia
M. Filiperco
Fulwa
Italy
Radoslavoff
Tornado and Hail Hit Adams County Nebraska Towns
Two tornadoes swept parts of Adams county with little wind damage but a following hailstorm devastated 15 miles by 5 to 6 miles of farmland. Large stones shattered windows stripped trees and ruined gardens and fruit crops. Wheat crop declared a total loss. Heavy hail piled along building fronts and damaged properties northwest of Hastings.
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Hastings
Sec
Adams County
Tribute to the Unknown Men Ends in Patriotism
President Wilson addressed a crowd on Flag Day praising the unknown multitude that forms the nation. He urged daily duty and honesty over sensational patriotism, saluting the silent hosts who labor for the common good and embody the nation’s strength. Government officials attended as workers and citizens were called to uphold liberty and humanity.
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Washington
Wilson
Treasury
McAdoo
Lansing
Daniela
Simmons
Sara
Two steamers among prizes of submarines
Cardiff reports the Hope mount crew arrived after their sunken vessel was shelled while abandoning ship off St Ives Cornwall. Captain and three crew wounded. ship owned by Hopemount Shipping Co. London reports several submarine actions including the Diamant sunk off Pendine Wales and Danish schooners Katrine and Cocos Meristal stopped with crew transferred.
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Cardiff
St. Tver
London
Diamant
Pendine
Wales
Plymouth
Firth of Forth
Scotland
President Optimistic on Berlin Talks Amid War Tensions
President Wilson, buoyed by reports from Berlin, believes U S German negotiations may yield a peaceful understandings. Officials note growing optimism since the Lusitania tragedy, with discussions hinting at improved chances for amicable terms and a cautious approach to Britain until Germany’s next move is clear. Senator Simmons predicts Congress action on sending more ships during the regular winter session.
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Washington
Wilon Tearn
Germany
United States
Lutania
Fromerlin
Amer
Anton Meyer Gerhard
Count von Bern
Storff
Simmons
North Carolin
Great Britain
Europe
Berlin
Congress
Bele gia Belongs to Hamburg American Line Seized by Britain
London reports the Hamburg American Line steamer Belgia was condemned after seizure at Newport during the war. The captain claimed he did not know war had been declared. Belgia, now British registered, last sailed from Baltimore to Marseilles on April 18 and is a 5,182 ton vessel built in 1902.
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St Ives
Cornwall
New Castle
Hopemount. Shiping Company, Limited
Newport News
Hamburg-American Line
London
Nize Court
Belegia
Newport
Monmoutheshire
Belgia
Baltimore
Marseilles
Shanason
Frst
Erlandson
Lake Hirvet
T Hey
Illinois Central Railroad
Oda
Ella "Flagg Young
Chicago Normal
Puplis
Lane Technical High School
General weakness of Constantine continues in London
Reuters dispatch from London reports a Monday night bulletin noting King Constantine remains weak. The update lists a temperature of 99.14 degrees, a pulse of 100, and respiration at 20 as part of ongoing concerns about his health.
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Constantine
Inondon
Reuter
Preparedness Urged on Nation by Prominent Speakers
Prominent speakers from New York and other states urged nationwide preparedness in a series of talks stressing civic duty and collective action during a period of heightened tension. The addresses highlighted civil defense, resource mobilization, and public resilience to ensure national security.
Adequate defense urged at peace and prep conference
National Security League hosts two day meeting at Carnegie Hall urging stronger U S military and naval preparedness amid warnings by former war officials and leaders that current defenses are inadequate. Speakers include Dickinson Abbott Tonaparte Parker and others outlining need to spend to deter aggression while seeking lasting peace.
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New York
United States
Carnegie
National Security League
Jacob M. "Dickinson
Henry Jimson
Harles J Tonaparte
Judie Allon
Parker
Germany
Judge Parker
le Ta
Congress
Abbott
America
Joseph
Enoate
League
Mr. Choate
Jacob M. Dickinson
Britain and Germany Agree on Equal Prisoner Treatment
London reports that Britain ends retaliatory harshness and will treat British officers and German submarine crews the same as other prisoners. Negotiations to resume on exchange of incapacitated enemy civilians now possible after this settlement. American diplomats noted comparable conditions for prisoners in Berlin and London.
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Longo
Vennever
Africa
London
Idlarinis Axedaie
Ean Seenmneti
Ross
White Sea
England
Germany
Great Britain
Cape
Bel
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Chicago
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Robinson
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Foner
Butte
A. Johnson
Pythian
M—Anaconda Company
Deaf and Dumb
Cash ‘Register Company
Jebraska County
Arndale
Teres
Weick
Clnaane
Atoran
Arenes
Healey
Electrd
State Board of Arbitration
Ispute
Britain
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