Russians fall back as French and British fight on fronts
Reports from Petrograd say Russian forces are retreating while Paris and London detail heavy fighting near Arras. Naval news notes two Norwegian ships sunk by German submarines with crews safe. In Galicia, Austrian German forces advance toward Kamionka and Lemberg region as Russians reportedly withdraw. Western theater sees failed infantry attacks near Lens and Arras and stubborn battles in the Rembois and surrounding forests. Eastern theater reports ongoing clashes from Halicz to Firmalow with Russian advances pushing enemy back across rivers.
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United Press
London
Petrograd
Paris
Arras
Gaila Lipa
Dniester
Haller
Lens
Bethune-Arras
Menge
Jes Eparges
Luneville
Rembois
Leintrey
Condreon
Soissons
von Linsingen
Halicz and
Firjelow
Gaila Sdpa
Przemisl
Kamionka
War News In Brief: Russians Hold Near Bug River
Russian forces strengthen positions along the Bug river in Galicia with Grand Duke Nicholas zufolge, while Austro Germain cross attempts threaten eastern Galicia evacuation. Montenegrins occupy Scutari as western front remains quiet save for small actions near Arras and Voegds.
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Bug River
Nicholas
Galicia
Scutari
Arras
Voegds
Briton’s Peace Proposal Sparks House Debate
London June 30 David Mason Liberal MP for Coventry has given notice to ask Premier Asquith if the government will state specific terms for a speedy and honorable peace, aiming to hasten a happy consummation, in light of German parliament speeches.
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David Mason
Commons
London
House of Commons
Coventry
Asquith
Married pair wed at the Bluffs on June 22
Miss Essie Smith and Sidney Ros sell obtained a marriage license at the Bluffs and were married. Mr and Mrs Rossell transported them, then drove to Ballentine Montana to visit their son Hugh and family. The couple has returned and are settled at the Rossell homestead.
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Essie Smith
Sidney Rossell
Bluffs
Armenian Sunk Off Cornwall Carrying Horses
The Dominion liner Armenian from Newport News to Great Britain carrying a cargo of horses was sunk by a submarine off Cornwall. Twenty men were lost.
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Newport News
Great Britain
Cornwall
US Submarine H-3 Run Ashore Near Point Sur
San Francisco June 30 reports that the submarine H-3 ran ashore south of Point Sur and several boats have gone to her aid. The vessel may be battered to pieces and rescuers work in rough conditions to prevent further danger.
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San Francisco
Point Sur
Scutari Occupied by Montenegrins in Balkan War Siege
Tendon June 30 reports Scutari Albania is occupied by Montenegrins. The move follows contention with Montenegro and great powers during the Balkan war. An official Montenegrin note cites strategic political reasons and claims other powers already held Albanian portions.
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Tendon
Scutari
Albania
Montenegro
Buick Six introduced at $985 by Meredith and Weitzel
An advertisement notes the new Buick Six selling for 985 dollars. C P Meredith and Jake Weitzel promote the vehicle as a standout product in this issue, inviting readers to read the announcement for details.
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C. P. Meredith
Jake Weitzel
Laws Change On July Fourth Amid Liquor Law Reforms
The state enacts amendments affecting liquor offenders, injunctions, and enforcement through four new statewide officers. Required records for liquor shipments, penalties for violations, and contempt provisions rise, with road law updates and reduced county costs. Jurisdiction spans across counties and transportation lines.
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Ahey
Inter
Highway Commission
Whitmore
Funeral for Mrs Bert Sheldon Held at Lewis Church of Christ
Funeral services for the late Mrs Bert Sheldon were conducted today at the Lewis Church of Christ south of the city, with Rev Elston officiating. Interment followed in Oakwood Cemetery. Hansen Lowe's advertised McCormick binders and mowers in the notice.
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Bert Sheldon
Lewis Church of Christ
Oakwood Cemetery
Elston
Germans and Americans Should Maintain Peaceful Ties
Berlin June 3 Dr Anton Meyer Gerhard who was sent from the United States to explain U S views on the Lusitania incident argues in Der Tag that Americans and Germans misread one another. He notes American press bias and mutual misunderstandings over ammunition orders Belgian neutrality and the Lusitania sinking and urges both peoples to continue living in peace and friendship with no real reason for antagonism.
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Berlin
Anton Meyer
Gerhard
United States
Count von Tiernstorff
Lusitania
der Tag
Germany
America
Dr. Meyer Gerhard
Ammunitier
Holland American Liner Collides Off Desland Damaged
London June 30 The Holland American liner 8S Nine Amsterdam bound for Rotterdam collided with an unknown ship off Desland and was damaged.
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London
Amsterdam
Rotterdam
Desl
Celebration at Edgar Daft Grove Near Noble Center
The Noble Center Sunday school plans a July 4 celebration at Edgar Daft grove two miles south and one mile west of Noble Center on Saturday July 3. Events begin at 10 a.m. with recitations and singing, address by Rev. C. F. Smith at 11, picnic at noon, then races and two ball games after 1 p.m. with prizes for winners.
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Noble Center
Edgar Daft
Caughey Elected City Paying Inspector
The city council yesterday elected L. W. Caughey as paying inspector for the year at 25 cents an hour. Chas Scott was a candidate with five votes for Caughey and one for Scott. The council also ordered widening walks from Poplar Street east to the alley to the curb.
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Chas
Scott
Caughey
Poplar Street
Likely July Appoint ment for Local Postmaster
Rumor says the replacement for Postmaster Woo Williams at the local post office will be named by July. Candidates include John Blake and J F McGovern, with M H Funk and Al Moreland also mentioned. Williams plans to serve almost ten years, and the appointment may wait until his term ends.
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Woo Williams
Atlantic
Williams
John Blake
J. F. McGovern
Persimmon
M. H. Funk
al Moreland
Generfally
Blake
Mr. McGovern
Local Milliner Anna Ahrens Marries Carl Shalburg
Miss Anna Catherine Ahrens of the Ahrens Millinery Emporium wed Carl Shalburg of Council Bluffs at the bride’s parents home with Rev. H G Spelman presiding. The bride, a former theater performer and Drake University graduate, has been in millinery for six years. The groom is a Union Pacific special agent. they travel west then reside in Council Bluffs by August 10.
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A. Ahrenus
Spruce
Anna Catherine Ahrens
Ahrens Millinery Emporium
Carl
Chicago
Drake University
Des Moines
Council Bluffs
Union Pacific
Yellowstone National Park
Roads to be kept in best shape for Omaha car race
The Commercial club received a letter from the Omaha Automobile Club requesting local efforts to ensure roads around the area are in prime condition for travel on the fifth for the major auto race in Omaha. A light rain yesterday should have softened the roads enough to allow dragging into fine shape by then. An 18 lawn social will be held at J Simmons at 8th and Spruce Thursday evening. Admission 13 cents. 12
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Omaha Automobile Club
Omaha
J. Simmons
8Th and
Spruce
Install Blaugas for domestic science work in schools
Installation of Blaugas for use in domestic science programs in local schools will commence soon.
Carranza and Villa to Confer Face Mexico Peace Talks
United Press reports efforts to unite Villa and Carranza to lead a new revolt possibly with Felix Diaz after Huerta’s arrest. Robles, minister of war under Gutierrez, says leaders of the main factions plan peace talks perhaps within two weeks and Villa may meet on the border with Tegon by mid July to sanction a conference.
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Ranza
Felix Diaz
Huerta
Zepala
Mexico City
el Paso
Tex
Jose Isabel Robles
Eutlalio Gutierrez
Gutierrez
Robles
Villa
Carranza
Tegon
Alerta
Mexico
United States
National Railways
Ville’d
Aguas
Calicotos
Real Estate Deals Across Town Reported
Mark Smith bought the Isam Rhoades property in the east part of town last week. Two lots with largely unused buildings sold for 400 dollars, seen as reasonably priced given local market. Rayburn, who bought the Feawkle property weeks earlier, has acquired two blocks in the southeast. Heimbaugh’s widow plans berry and dairy ventures. Rayburn prepares for expansion.
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Mark Smith
Mark
Rayburn
Feawkle
Danish Music Club to Perform at Bai Church Weekly
The Danish Music A Club will perform in a weeklong concert at the Bai church. Theodore Petersen and his two daughters, all musicians, will join in violin, cornet, and piano pieces. Elvingsen sings with a remarkable soprano voice, while Gladys Pa has a strong contralto. A reading program accompanies the concert. The Petersen violin, aged two hungn fifty years, is showcased. Plan includes a midsummer treat. Event set for Tuesday July 6 at the Baptist mission, admission 25 cents.
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Bai
Theodore Petersen
Elvingsen
Gladys
Voles
Fragmentary Notice Prompts Undefined Assembly Date
A partial OCR fragment references a forthcoming assembly with phrases about July 16 and preparations. No clear names, places, or actions are identified beyond the hint of an event and its timing.
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Simmons
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Charles Evans Hughes
United States Supreme Court
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Simeon H. Baldwin
Connecticut
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Anton Meyer-Gerhard
Emperor William
Edgar Daft Grove
Caughey the Inspector
Anna Ahrens
Ahrens Maenery Emporium
Carl A. Shaltiire
Cornell Blutis
J. S
Angeles Leake
Wilson
Cornish
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Felipe Angeles
Raoul Madero
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