Submarine warfare dominates Allied fronts in war update
United Press reports British admit German submarines sunk all vessels in last 24 hours. Austrian torpedo boat sunk by Italian submarine in Gulf of Trieste. Russian subs reportedly sunk German collier and torpedo boat in the Baltic. Venice and London items cover aerial bombings, Bryan resignation, and naval actions including Turkish gunboat Marmar and Italian air attacks.
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United Press
London
Laguna
Switzerland
Gulf of Trieste
Berlin
Baltic
Deamy
Mosul
Gulf
Britain to Treat Subsea Prisoners Likewise
London announces British policy change toward German submarine prisoners aligning treatment with other captives. The shift follows Winston Churchill’s March 8 statement that rescued prisoners would not receive the previously promised “honorable treatment.” Germany will be informed via the American embassy.
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Germimy
London
Balfour
Winston Spencer Churchill
Commons
Germany
War News in Brief: Battles Continue and Ships Sunk
Fighting persists on all fronts as gunfire sinks a Turkish gunboat and transports and a French transport. A German submarine is sunk with crew rescued. Several British vessels torpedoed. French take Neuville St Vaast north of Arran and advance in the labyrinth. Vienna cites gains in Galicia. Austria reports heavy Italian losses at Gorizia Gradisca and Monfalcone.
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Arran
Lesses
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Galizia
Vienna
Austrian War Office
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Gradisca
Monfalcone
Germany to pay indemnity for sunk Frye in prize court
The German government sent a note to Washington stating the Frye sinking will be handled by prize courts and Germany will pay indemnity.
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United Press
Washington
Frye
Germany
Body believed to be Vanderbilt washed ashore in Ireland
June 10 Landon reports a corpse found at Claye on the Irish coast is believed to be Alfred G. Vanderbilt who drowned in the Lusitania disaster. Vanderbilt's agents later denied the identification and stated it was not his body.
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United Press
Landon
Alfred G. Vanderbilt
Lusitania
Claye
Ireland
Vanderbilt
Constantine Relapse Reported In Athens
In Athens on June 10 King Constantine suffered a slight relapse and remained under medical care. Officials provided no details on his condition beyond the brief note of the downturn and current status.
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United Press
Athens
Constantine
Cars Parade For Maxwell Day In Cass County
About twenty Maxwell cars entered the city for Maxwell Day. Many were festively bedecked and paraded up and down the street, finally gathering at the Cass County Auto Company garage where the host company showcased the event.
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Cass County Auto Company
Suit To Oust Neola Officials
Neola villagers clash in a Cosson ouster suit targeting Mayor L. B. Johnson Councilman E. J. Flynn and Town Marshal Edward Ratigan. Hearing set for June 19 in district court. charges include failure to maintain order, neglect of duty and intoxicated conduct by Johnson and Ratigan.
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Neola
Cosson
L. B. Johnson
E. J. Flynn
Edward Ratigan
Flynn
G. N. Remington
Johnson
Ratigan
C M Cole Climbs To Denver School Superintendent Post
Crowley and many locals celebrate as C M Cole receives notice of his brother C M Cole being elected Denver schools superintendent on a three year contract at six thousand dollars annually. Colorado Springs era prior to Denver role noted. Denver schools are praised as among the nation's best.
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Cole
C. M. Cole
Colorado Springs
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Denver
Industrial City utopia planned near Walden Colorado
Denver reports a modern industrial utopia near Walden in North Park where Eastern and state philanthropists pursue cooperative production. The Coworkers' Fraternity of Maine has bought 4,000 acres in Sedgwick County for a cooperative venture valued at about 300,000 dollars, including land, water rights, canals, and a coal mine operated by seven men. Rev. Hiram Vrooman leads the effort with Boston financier George Washburn and other backers from Boston, Chicago, St Louis, and Denver.
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Denver
Colo
Colorado
Walden
North Park
Sedgwick County
Maine
Crystala
Manitou
North Park County
Hiram Vrooman
Benjamin ©. Plower
Boston
Arenas
George
Washburn
James E. Young
Charles 0. Boring
Chicago
Arthur
Harris
Louise Boehmer
St.Louis
U S Note To Germany Dispatch Revealing Wilson Policy
Washington reports say Wilson’s note to Germany reiterates demand for reparation for Lusitania deaths and adherence to international law. The note, presented via Ambassador Gerard, urges neutrals to sail on unarmed ships without submarine risks and signals firm American rights.
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Germany
Gerard
Robbed Local Man Gets Thirty Days Jail Time
James received thirty days in county jail for robbing A. Whitmore of Atlantic Iowa after being drawn from a saloon where Whitmore was dancing. The other assailant escaped as Whitmore was assaulted.
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James
County
A. Whitmore
Atlantic, Towa
Whitmore
Ruth Mortland Appointed German and History Teacher at Ottumwa
Miss Ruth Mortland, after two years on the Atlantic high school faculty, has been elected to teach German and History at Ottumwa High School at a salary of 850 dollars per year. Her friends here will be glad to learn of her advancement.
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Ruth Mortland
Atlantic High School
Ottumwa
Bryan critics Bryan on Lusitania issue and travel risks
Washington writes Mr Bevan defends two points about an international commission for Lusitania, and warning Americans away from travel on belligerent ships or ships carrying ammunition. He urges frankly stating treaty principles to Germany and questions whether Americans should risk travel in danger zones. Cummins calls Bryan a failed diplomat for resigning during tense international relations.
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Germany
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Prussia
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Cummins
Butte
Mont
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Town
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Funeral held for Mrs Henry Krep at German Evangelical Church
Funeral services for the late Mrs Henry Krep were held this afternoon at the German Evangelical Lutheran church with Rev J H Lintemeyer officiating. Interment followed in Atlantic Cemetery. Pallbearers named Oscar Ratzlaff, Joe Baller, George Scherdin, Carl Baller, Guy Keith, and Joe Burke. floral offerings profuse.
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German Evangelical Lutheran Church
J. H. Lintemeyser
Atlantic Cemetery
Oscar Ratzlaff
Joe Baller
George Scherdin
Carl Baller
Guy Keith
Joe Burke
J H Allen Runs for Governor Nomination
Senator J H Allen of Pocahontas county announces as a Republican candidate in the field for the governor nomination at the next year's primary. The statement was distributed to state newspapers this week.
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J. H. Allen
Pocahontas County
Missionary Tea by Presbyterian Ladies Society
The Ladies Missionary Society of the Presbyterian church plans a Friday afternoon tea at the Wm Shepperd home 707 Oak Street. Everyone is invited to attend.
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Wm. Shepperd
Oak Street
Park Committee Meeting Article Lone Line
The Park Committee of the Galesburg City Club plans a forthcoming meeting in their rooms Friday afternoon at a stated hour. Mayor Cor nell of Galesburg Tl, former Knox College head, was in the city en route to deliver a commencement address and visited the office.
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Galesburg
Cornell
Extra
N. P. Christensen
Vile Herg
Knox College
Farm Tour Yesterday a Success in Cass County
A brisk cool day and clear skies powered a successful farm tour in Cass County. Ames sneakers and local residents joined Tedtheta’s group, with Prof. M. Houser, M. Mouser, W. Buchanan and Miss Neale leading talks at Rhinehart Vetterick farm near Massena then A Z Scott’s north of Massena and the Biggs farm south of Anita. Topics covered wheat yields, beef cattle, silos and clover management, with emphasis on purebred stock, proper silo construction, and timing of clover cutting for best quality.
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