Austrian General Rohr pushes separate peace proposal
Petrograd reports formal proposals for a separate peace authorized by Austrian General Rohr. A delegation from each Austrian division would enter Russian lines to propose a compact. Simultaneously a delegation of Austrians with two generals visited Kishineff urging a conference with the workmen and soldiers council, accompanied by Russian soldiers. orders were issued for their arrest.
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Petrograd
Rohr
Niews
Kishineff
Destructive volcanic eruption hits San Salvador and region
San Juan Del Sur Nicaragua reports a volcanic eruption near San Salvador with ash, lava, and earthquakes destroying San Salvador and surrounding cities within 36 miles. Hundreds die as ruins blanket San Salvador and Santa Tecla while residents flee to streets and parks amid heavy rainfall.
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San Juan del Sur
Nicaragua
San Salvador
Republic of Salvador
Santa Tecla
Quezaltepeque
Salvador
San Sal
Wilsons War Aims Voice No Annexations No Indemnities
President Wilson sends a formal communication to the Russian government outlining war aims. He declares no territorial changes except to protect inhabitants rights, rejects indemnities except for redress of wrongs, and calls for power realignment to secure long term world peace. He opposes restoring the prewar status quo and urges collective action against autocratic aggression.
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Washington
Wilson
Russia
United States
Germany
Francis
Petrograd
America
Berlin
Bagdad
Fifty Dead Miners in Butte Mine Disaster
In Butte Montana on June 9, fire at the Speculator and Granite Mountain mines of North Butte Mining Co. left 148 miners unaccounted for after forty eight bodies were recovered. The blaze began on the 2409 foot level when a carbide lamp struck insulation. The Granite Mountain shaft caved in as rescue efforts continued and the city declared mourning with fl ags at half mast and public amusements suspended.
Bond Question Moves to U.S. Court of Appeals
Last week Judge Van Valkenburg refused to quash the mandamus and ordered the county court to levy taxes to satisfy judgments held by the Townsend heirs and Mrs Harrison. The matter was carried to the U.S. Court of Appeals on a writ of error. Contempt proceedings will be argued Friday and decision likely in October unless continued. A damage suit against individual court members may follow.
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van Valkenburg
Townsend
Harrison
United States Court of Appeals
St. Clair County
Russia rejects German separate armistice offer
June 9 Petrograd report that the council of soldiers and workmen disclosed a wireless message from the German commander seeking a separate armistice with Russia and secret talks. The council denounced the proposal as a ruse, noting it would not break with the Entente and warning that revolutionary Russian troops would reject any peace overture. The message claimed no advantage, but Russia recalls past defeats and oil and heavy batteries feared by the German general.
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Petrograd
Council of Soldiers and Workmen
Germany
Russia
Missouri to enact twenty bills by June eighteenth
Jefferson City June 10 All new laws from the last General Assembly will take effect June 1s for those without emergency clauses. About 200 laws exist with revenue measures prominent including income tax and soft drink taxes. The Hawes highway act and prison, child welfare, and education reforms dominate, with roads funding tied to new car taxes and a strengthened state road program.
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Jefferson City
General Assembly
Prison Commission
Missouri
Mosby
Gov. Gardner
McAllister
Secretary of State
Sullivan
Whale Steak Endorsed to Cut High Living Costs
Washington June 10 The Bureau of Fisheries urges consumption of sperm whale steak and currant jelly to curb waste and ease war era food shortages. Porpoise and dolphin meat are also suggested as palatable options. A department representative notes whale flesh resembles beef, lacks fishy taste, and could soon be obtainable in flesh form canned or fresh.
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Bureau of Fisheries
Department of Commerce
Department
Seattle
Wash
Portland
Ore
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