World War Fronts Edge Inching Gains Amid Rumors Of Peace Talks
Across Europe reports claim British troops captured but then retook a trench line at Festubert while advancing north of Hooge by a thousand yards. Austro German forces push Russians on the San River toward the Bessarabia frontier as Galicia sees renewed activity. German claims of progress on the eastern front accompany heavy fighting near Mosciska and Sieniawa. Italian forces reach Monfalcone and push toward Nabrisina as Trieste looms. Ambassador Gerard notes a friendly reception to the last American note in Berlin, amid rain surges across June.
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Festubert
Hooge
Gerard
Germany
Berlin
German Advance Near Lemberg and Fierce Allied Fighting
London reports a renewed Austro German push toward Lemberg from the west and northwest with Russian retreat toward Tarnograd. In Galicia, German forces press toward Jaworow and Grodek while Russian lines bend north to Poland. In France, French sources describe heavy shelling near Arras Souchez Neuville St Vaast and repeated trench assaults with gains along the Aix Noulette to Souchez road.
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London
Galicia
Lemberg
Berlin
Tarnograd
Poland
Linsingen
Zurawna
Gilicia
Bukowina
Zurawina
Dniester
Niemerow
Jaworow
Souchez
Neuville St. Vaast
Aix Noulette
Fakers Annoy President Over Unconfirmed Attacks
Washington reports a flood of anti German attacks unsettle officials as sensational stories about German representatives here spread. The State Department will withhold Ambassador Page's Nebraskan case report indefinitely amid concern over fueling resentment.
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Washington
State Department
Ambassador Page
Aurora Borealis lights Northwest in dazzling display
San Francisco June 18 reports the aurora borealis lit the skies across the Northwestern United States and Canada, stunning observers with vibrant colors and a rare celestial show. The article notes the phenomenon drew attention from residents and scientists alike.
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San Francisco
United States
Can
Submarine Attack Report From Dardanelles Scene
Fragmentary note describes a submarine attack above Nagara in the Dardanelles region. The text mentions rebated odor and unclear details about the forces or outcomes. Further context is missing to identify the specific incident.
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Dardanelles
Nagara
Odor Yaa
Women Were His Victims Embezzler Arrested in Chillicothe
Os ia es ac satan ma Punaeunios O. was arrested as a man accused of embezzling over 100000 from clients. Detectives found him asleep with his son. he was nervous when awakened. Prosecutor BE Marshall asked for governor’s requisition papers for return.
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Osia
Smith
St. Louis
Chillicothe
Surrey
BE. L. Marshall
Major
Judge Graves Weighs Governor Bid Amid Kansas City Push
In Kansas City between trains, Missouri Supreme Court Judge Walter W. Graves was urged by many Democrats to enter the Democratic gubernatorial race. He left for Jefferson City without a decision. Graves had spoken at William Jewell College in Liberty where he received LL D. Others eyed as candidates include Atkinson Barker Painter Roach Gardner Diverbiss and several lesser contenders.
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Kansas City
Walter W. Graves
Missouri Supreme Court
Judge Graves
Jefferson City
Liberty
William Jewell College
Ludwig Graves
Supreme Bench
John M. Atkinson
The
Utility Commission
John T. Barker
W. R. Painter
Cornelius Roach
Frederick D. Gardner
St. Louis
Missouri
Frank Diverbiss
Richmond
Henry Carrol of Polo Dies at 75
Henry Carrol, a Caldwell county resident and longtime Polo farmer, died at his home northwest of Polo. He was 75, lived on the same farm 49 years, and was active in Democratic politics in the early days, holding various party offices.
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Henry Carrol
Polo
Caldwell County
Bartholdt Dominates Senate Race Prospects in Missouri
Richard Bartholdt of St Louis, long serving in Congress from Missouri's Tenth district, may seek the Republican nomination for U S senator. W S Dickey and former Gov Herbert S Hadley likely join the candidacy. Polo votes to grant 20 year franchise to Excelsior Springs Electric for Polo city power. Voters approve 26 cent tax per $100 assessed. utilities firm to begin within 120 days.
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Gary & Interurban Railroad Company
Bartholdt
Senate
Richard Bartholdt
St. Louis
Congress
Missouri
United States
W. 8
Dickey
Herbert S. Hadley
Polo
Water, Gas and Electric Company of
Excelsior Springs
Saint Louis Receives Nations Largest Flag Display
A flag claimed as the largest United States flag in America was presented to the city of St. Louis during a ceremony amid a crowd. The event drew community attention as residents celebrated the occasion and the flag’s display.
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Louie
United States
America
St. Louis
Neck City mine disaster yields four rescues amid grim wait
After a five day cave in at Neck City mine relief teams pulled four men to safety 250 feet from the shaft. Ray Woodmansee Edward Spencer W Lester of Neck City and A Harwood of Clinton Mass survived though weak from hunger and thirst. Two others remained missing believed swept away and dead. The camp joined in hymns and prayers as rescue work continued despite closures.
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Neck City
Ray Woodmansee
Edward Spencer
W. Lester
A. Harwood
Clinton
Mass
Trapped Miners Die In Neck City Longacre Chapman Mine Flood
Six men trapped by a flood at the Longacre Chapman mine in Neck City near Joplin died after water flooded a 700 foot drift. Ten were in the mine. three escaped, Martin Dunn rescued, and 300 miners aided in the futile search. Names include W Lester, Dan Hardendorf, Edward Spencer, Ray Woodmanse, W Smith, A Harwood.
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Longacre Chapman
Neck City
Joplin
W. Lester
Dan Hardendorf
Edward Spencer
Ray Woodmanse
W. Smith
Purcell
A. Harwood
Clinton
Miss
Martin Dunn
Webb City Bank Fails. Local Union Pledges to Cover Debts
The Mineral Belt Bank of Webb City failed to open, with $22,000 pledged to meet all obligations. Deposits at closing were $59,061.02. The bank, capitalized at $25,000, faced shutdown after the brief opening.
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Webb City Bank
Mineral Belt Bank
Webb City
Bank Robbers Loot Gravois Bank Outside St Louis Limits
Bank robbers escaped after stealing $5,000 from the Gravois bank near St Louis, locking the cashier in the vault and disabling bank telephone service during the heist.
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Gravois Bank
St. Lowuis County
St. Louis
Record M. U Summer Session Milestone
The 1,000th student has enrolled for the University summer session. Nellie Martin of Odessa, a former Vanderbilt student, joins the session as enrollment totals reach 1,034, the largest in its history.
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M. U
University
Lotenet
Nellie Martin
Odessa
Vanderbilt University
Old Mine to Reopen Near Cole Camp
The Tahoma lead and zinc mine six miles south of Cole Camp Benton County will resume operations immediately after years of idleness. F. C. Bryant of Joplin will serve as superintendent.
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Tahoma
Cole Camp
Benton County
F. C. Bryant
Joplin
Springfield Pioneer Dead Civil War Vet Joana Ward
Joana A Ward age 75 longtime Springfield pioneer and merchant. Civil War veteran noted as a guiding figure. Local obituary recalls her service to the community and years of work with the Springfield police merchant ties.
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Springfield
Joana A. Ward
Pioneer Cesifient
Ward
Major Family Tragedy Reported Across Missouri
James R. Major, a young boy, suffered a serious injury as his family dealt with complications after his father underwent a medical operation in Missouri. The article notes ongoing concerns and the involvement of Major family members.
Dead in Home. Rey corgi $e. Ain bewe, sour fe ve a et at
Unable to determine a coherent summary from the provided text.
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Rey Corgi $E
Ain Bewe
Gloom and Reform Talk Sparked by Social Roundtable
In a Kansas City Star column, J. Fuller laments the idle charm of society and the glee club crowd. He envisions a change of heart among a list of roles from the old family dame to the local preacher, urging reform of cultural life.
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J. Fuller
Snif
Glee Club
Kanas City
Resinol Treatment Offers Safe Itch Relief For All Ages
A Baltimore doctor’s resinol therapy for itching and eruptions is touted as safe for baby skin. Resinol ointment and resinol soap are said to stop itching and promote quick healing at low cost, with broad physician use for over 20 years. Great for sunburn and widely available.
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Baltimore
It Was This Way on the Island Tale of Capture
A tattooed man recounts being marooned in the South Pacific and captured by natives who demanded a thousand dollars for his release. With all his money in a New York bank, he offered a solution by telling them to draw on him for payment. The tale ends with the listeners awaiting the rest of the anecdote.
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South Pacific
New York
Added Realism in a Childs Observation of a Polecat
A short educational film scene shows a girl sensing affection from a dog toward his master. The mother hushes her as the dog scents a polecat and the child exclaims she has smelled polecats before, despite never seeing one.
One of the Two: Summer Plans Clash at Home
A humorous exchange shows a family debating summer plans with the mother favoring the White Mountains and the father threatening the poorhouse, reflecting small town tensions and frugal expectations.
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White Mountains
Boston
Borrower Returns Long Overdue Umbrella
Mr. Brown called today and returned that umbrella he borrowed a year ago. I suppose he’s heard I bought a new one.
Old flame Maud widowed and fate in conversation
A terse exchange hints at past romance and danger. The speaker muses that marrying Maud would have meant his death, implying a twist of fate and renewed luck since she became widowed.
The virtues of men shown by defense lawyers overwork
A brief remark notes that some men's virtues only become apparent through the relentless effort of criminal lawyers who defend them, suggesting such defense work reveals character traits otherwise unseen.
She Quit But It Was a Hard Pull
A brief piece notes a difficult departure tied to a demanding effort and a stubborn pull. The text hints at coffee or a metaphorical struggle, with no clear names, places, or dates readable. The fragmentary item emphasizes an abrupt exit amid tough circumstances.
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Teutonica
San River
Bessarabia
Vienna
Mosciska
Sieniawa
Monfalcone
Gulf of Trieste
Trieste
Nabrisina
Gulf
M. Filipescu
Rumania
Baltic
Dniester River
Weather Bureau
Arabe Oon of Justice
United States Supreme Court
Supreme Court
Sixth States Circuit Court of Appeals
National Cash Register
Fletcher
Atlantic Sfleet
Daniels
Navy Department
A. D. Hood
Fairfield Panty
G. C
Jules Smith
Genaka
Wiansdore
William M. Offrey
United States Secret Service
Heinz Hardenberg
Federal Grand Jury
Gustav Stahl
Lusitania
Chicago
Thompson
Argentina
Highmore
S.D
Blunt
Indianapolis Supreme Court
Eli H. Redman
Vigo County
Terre Haute
Oklahoma City
W. G. Ashton
Oklahoma
Federal District Court At
John L. Billard
New York, New Haven & Hartford Railroad Company
Henry Toberg
Bailey
Chesapeake Bay
Ohio
Ponca City
Carranza
Mexico
Villa- Zapata
England
Jandan
Gunard
W. Z. Turner
Cunard Company
Nish
Servis
France
Belgium
Aurora
Maskell
L. Smith
Philadelphia
Supreme Court Justice
James R. Major
Maud
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