Greatest naval battle in history at Jutland claims
The German high sea fleet and a British force clashed off Jutland in what British and German reports call the largest naval engagement in history by tonnage. Britain admitted losses including Queen Mary Indefatigable Invincible and eight destroyers while German ships and submarines were stated sunk or damaged. Casualties were heavy with only two of about 200 aboard the Indefatigable saved. Further details awaited censorial clearance.
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German Losses Greatest in Jutland Naval Battle
London reports the Jutland clash as the war’s key event with Germany claiming ships lost as two battleships two dreadnought battle cruisers and others while the British admiralty cites stronger grounds for supposing German losses total 18 vessels including battleships cruisers destroyers and a submarine. Copenhagen notes the German battle cruiser Seydlitz sighted June 1 off Faroe Islands, badly damaged with two large holes aft, pursued by British ships.
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Mexico Seeks Immediate Withdrawal of U S Troops
Mexico's 12 000 word note to the foreign office accuses American troops of violating Mexico's sovereignty by crossing the border after the Columbus and Glenn Springs incidents without Mexican consent. It urges Washington to state clear future intentions and withdraw troops to end the unsupportable situation, calling the second crossing an invasion.
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Carranza signals demand for US troop withdrawal
Washington reports Gen. Carranza’s note accusing the United States government of bad faith and threatening armed resistance. Ambassador designates Eliseo Arrredondo presented the document to the state department and President Wilson. Officials expect no immediate withdrawal of the Pershing expedition as the de facto government has not shown border protection.
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French Capture Position Near Verdun After Attack
French troops northwest of Verdun near Le Mort-Homme launched a spirited assault and captured a strongly organized position on the slopes southwest of Le Mort Homme. They took seven machine guns and 225 prisoners amid bombardments on Avecourt Hill 304 and surrounding areas and north of Verdun from the Meuse to Fort Vaux. Shells of large caliber are reported in use as bombardments continue in the Vosges region.
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Marines quell Haiti fight near Croix de Boquet
Colonel Waller reports that Marines under Lieutenant John Dixon fought bandits near Croix de Boquet. The attackers were repulsed with only a wound to Corporal Greelish. Dixon captured five bandits and restored police order in the area.
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Sharp U.S. Reply Promised in Mexican Crisis
Washington prepares a forceful diplomatic reply to Carranza as anti American sentiment rises in Durango. Gen Funston concentrates the Sixth Field Artillery at Douglas to guard Pershing’s line, amid reports of planned Mexican moves against American troops and widespread anti American feeling across Mexico.
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Sentenced to die July 10 for murder in New York
Dr Arthur Waite was sentenced to die in the electric chair during the week of July 10 for the murder of his father in law John E Peck. His bid for a new trial failed. Waite thanked the court prosecutor and his attorney and expressed remorse, hoping punishment would compensate victims' deaths.
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Villa Is Alive In Paso Texas Says Villa Not Dead
Paso residents tell reporters Pancho Villa is alive and eager to stir trouble. He is in close contact with a former Carranza cabinet member, and relatives expect an open letter outlining his future plans soon.
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Forty-Fourth Assembly of Red Cross of Constantine
The old Masonic order met in Indianapolis Indiana for the forty fourth annual assembly of the grand imperial council of the United States of the Order of the Red Cross of Constantine.
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Naval appropriations bill passes House with large build plan
Congress approves a naval bill far larger than prior measures, authorizing five new battle cruisers, four scout cruisers, ten destroyers, sixty submarines and 130 aircraft, plus an armory plate plant and a 17 000 enlistment rise, totaling 260.9 million dollars. The vote was 353 to 4, with efforts to add battleships blocked. Senate action expected later this month.
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Congress Will Mark Time At Conventions
Washington reports congress will mostly mark time for two weeks as senators and representatives attend national political conventions. The Senate will not meet before June 8 except to recess and the House will stick to routine business. Many members have left for Chicago and St. Louis, leaving attendance at the Capitol at a historic low. Speaker Clark, Democratic Leader Kitchin and Republican Leader Mann plan to stay.
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WILL WALK IN WASHINGTON PARADE ON FLAG DAY
President Wilson will march in the preparedness parade in Washington on June 14. He will review the procession, deliver a Flag Day address, and plans to start at the front, march to the reviewing stand, then drop out for the review. The cabinet and officials may join the president to show personal interest.
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Mexican Brothers Engage in Pistol Battle Near Pulvo
Two Texas Rangers clashed with Francisco Dominguez and his brother near the Presidio border about 25 miles southeast. One Mexican was killed and the other escaped. The Mexicans, allied with Villa at the Columbus raid, were described as bad men and suspected of cattle raiding.
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Mississippi News Items From Various Cities
Fayette T L Darden Jr appointed game warden of Jefferson county Yazoo City Peter Little sought for wife murder still at large Sheriff offers 100 reward Greenville bond issue for Washington county roads approved 783 288 Meridian R O Smith dies Booneville Booneville Normal summer program set Laurel auto parade to Jackson highway rally Natchez two girls drown at Cypress Grove plantation Itta Bena J L Haley shoots and wounds tenant Tom Leverett denied new trial in murder case Hattiesburg date not specified
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Peter Little
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Stubblefield
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Bids for State Bonds Rejected
The Mississippi bond commission has rejected all bids on the $815,000 bond issue intended for permanent improvements and to retire part of the 1906 series, noting the low interest rate made attractive bids unlikely. The issue due July 1, 1916. The Mississippi State Democratic Executive Committee met in the senate chamber and set August 15 as the first primary date with a second on September 5. The committee ordered county units to report chairmen and pay $2.50 to cover general expenses. Also reported is a net increase of 28 convicts in May, with 1,522 total and about 1,495 on rolls at month end, nearly all negro.
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Observance of Jefferson Davis Birthday Held Saturday
Plans were completed for proper observance of Jefferson Davis birthday on Saturday June 3 a statutory state holiday observed by banks post offices and public offices. A committee provided an open air luncheon on the lawn of Confederate Park to honor all veterans and usual exercises were held at the monument base.
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