British losses not as large as first reported
From June 3 report summaries the battle off July and Wednesday with German losses including two battleships one battle cruiser and six destroyers sunk and two battle cruisers damaged. British losses remain uncertain but crew casualties around five thousand estimated.
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Atest
Great Britain
Hooker
Holland
William Hall
Admiralty
Associated Press
Gereran
Marlborough
North Sea
German High Sea Fleet Led by Vice Admiral Scheer at Jutland
Berlin reports that the German fleet at the Jutland engagement was commanded personally by Vice Admiral Scheer after he succeeded Admiral Von Pohl. British forces were estimated to be twice as strong in guns and ships, with Germans claiming they held the field after the battle and aided in the rescue of survivors.
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Berlin
Jutland
Scheer
von Paul
Heer
Germans penetrate trench north of Fort Vaux at Verdun
The French war office said German attacks breached a deep ditch north of the main French position at Fort Vaux on the Verdun front but the interior remained in French hands. In Italy the Austro Hungarian advance continues in Southern Tyrol with several strategic positions in the Arzere district captured per Vienna.
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London
Fort Vaux
Verdun
Meuse
French War Office
Italy
Tyrol
Vienna
Arziero
Zeppelin disasters and suspected German naval refuge
Esbjerg Denmark June 3 two Zeppelin dirigibles were destroyed by one airship and all crew reportedly perished. London June 3 unconfirmed report says German warships sought refuge in Danish waters and must leave within 24 hours as the British fleet waits.
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Associated Press
Esbjerg
Denmark
London
Loss of Captain Prowse and crew of Queen Mary reported
The admiralty received a report stating Captain Prowse commander of the battle cruiser Queen Mary and about one thousand aboard are lost. A Berlin wireless dispatch says the German admiralty admits the loss of the dreadnought Westfalen.
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Associated Press
London
Admiralty
Prowse
Berlin
Young Men Seek Helpful Role in Bryan Community
At a Bryan meeting promoters plan a Young Men's Business League to aid the existing Commercial Association. They propose a joint club, sharing rooms and funds, with specific work lines and an event at the Carnegie Library Friday to organize. Members of the old association are urged to attend and assist.
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Young Men's Business League
Morgan and Brazos County Commercial Association
Cdub
Commercial Association
Ryan
Carnegie Library
Bryan
Wilson to Lead Preparedness Parade On Foot
President Wilson will march in the Flag Day parade on June 14 and then review the procession before delivering a Flag Day address. He told the local committee he would not only review it but also march in it with members of his cabinet and other officials likely joining.
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Washington
Wilson
Paving Equipment Arriving Daily for City Street Project
Stegall & Jarrett reports all paving gear in city including two large concrete mixers from Temple and a carload of steel forms from Kansas for curb and gutter work. Kaw Paving Company has equipment except asphalt plant on road. Firm plans to start sidewalk building campaign to improve city and expedite mail delivery.
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Black
Stegall & Jarrett Company
Temple
Kansas
Kaw Paving Company
Stegall & Jarrett
Eugene Edge Plans Three Story Concrete Building in Bryan
Mr Eugene Edge of Bryan announces plans to erect a three story reinforced concrete building on East Anderson Street between the County Court House and Federal Building. The structure will include a basement and an elevator service, with the upper floors likely used for offices. Occupants not disclosed yet but the project signals Bryan’s rapid growth and business district centrality.
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Eugene Edge
Anderson Street
Bryan
Edge
County Court House
Federal Building
Good Citizen Claude Bell Leaves Bryan for Brownwood
Claude M. Bell Tuesday night closed his Bryan grocery business after eight years and will move Monday to Brownwood to join Burt Norwood in a dry goods venture. Mrs. Bell remains a few days before joining him. stock will be sold to reopen under new ownership.
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Claude M. Bell
Mr. Bell
Brownwood
Burt Norwood
Bryan
The
Eagle
Mrs. Bell
Confederate veteran carries first US flag since 1862
Major J. A. Bradfield, 72, a Dallas Confederate veteran, marched in the Dallas preparedness parade carrying the first US flag he has held since Gaines Mills in 1862. He recalled pulling the Yankee standard from a Union soldier and noted it was busy with other things at the time.
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Dallas
Texas
J. A. Bradfield
Gaines Mills
Weather bulletin predicts great storms across continents in June
The forecast warns of severe storms June 2 to 6 and 8 to 12 with heavy rains and higher temperatures. It calls for a cool week later, widespread rains in southern states and Mexico, and a notable storm centering June 23 followed by peak days July 9 18 21 28. The bulletin invites skeptical review of forecasts.
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Mexico
Central America
Rockies
Mexican Gulf
Vancouver
Pacific Slope
Rocky Ridge
Planes
Meridian 90
Great Lakes
Ohio Valleys
Newfoundland
South America
U. S. Weather Bureau
Wilson Signs Army Bill
President Wilson signed the army bill today in Washington as reported by the Bulletin. The action solidifies funding and policies for military forces amid ongoing national affairs.
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Associated Press
Washington
Wilson
Progressives Push Roosevelt Nomination at GOP Convention
Chicago June 3 progressive party leaders after conferring today said they would use every influence to induce the Republican national convention to nominate Colonel Roosevelt.
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Chicago
Progressive Party
Roosevelt
Bowling Contest At Bryan Alley Ends In 217 Point Lead
The Fun Feathers defeated the Outlaws by 217 pins in a Bryan bowling alley contest last night. The winners’ bowling was off their usual form. Contact Vick Bros for details about planting corn and other crops mentioned.
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Bryan Bowling Alley
Fun Feathers
Outlaws
Fire Chief Directs Rescue Amid Rock Island Wreck
Waterloo Iowa June 3 Chief Ailey Dunham of the Waterloo fire department directs rescue work at the Rock Island wreck near Packard where the death toll would reach twenty five as workers search the ruins.
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Rock Isl
Associated Press
Waterloo
Iowa
Ailey Dunham
Rock Island Pasion
Packard
Visitiors from Marlin plan Bryan trip
A Marlin Commercial Club letter to the Bryan and Brazos County Commercial Association secretary states a visit to Bryan on Monday June with about fifty members in autos. They aim to bring county farmers for A and M extension work. President Wal discussed arrangements and hopes locals show hospitality to leave a favorable impression.
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Marlin Commercial Club
Bryan and Brazos Cour Commercial Association
Bryan
Wal
The
Commercial Association
Robbers Seize 1500 From Neck City Bank
In Neck City Missouri on a Wednesday afternoon a bank robbery ended with $1500 taken after a man locked assistant cashier Louis Hager in the vault and fled in a motor car. Suspects pursued by pursuing vehicles.
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Joplin
Neck City
Louis Hager
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East Anderson Street
Washington, D. C
Wllson
M. H. James
Vick Bros
Nunn
Daniels
Tzia
Marlin
Missouri
Brazos County
the Eagle Printing CO
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