Battle Clouds Loom Over Mesopotamia to the Balkans
Allied reports warn of imminent battles from Mesopotamia where von Der Goltz leads Turkish forces against the British, to France and Belgium where German reinforcements mass artillery. In the Balkans Bulgarians strike toward Vardar and Saloniki hosts near 100,000 allied troops. Greece’s king seeks neutrality as Montenegrins and Serbs advance into Albania amid heavy naval losses and civilian displacements.
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Serbia
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France
Flanvy
Artois
Vardar- Dorna-Kerada
St 'Adler
von Gallwitz
Rorganiged
Nout
Saloniki
Vrenes
Greece
Id Bertlans
Albania
Budroade
St Louis Picked for 1916 Demo National Convention
The Democratic National Committee chose St Louis Missouri as the site for the 1916 Democratic National Convention to begin June 14. On the first ballot St Louis led with 14 votes to Chicago's 12, with Texan delegates moving unanimous for St Louis.
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D. C
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Delis
Chicago
Alhamura Theatre Burns in Chicago
Chicago fire destroys the Alhamura Theatre, one of the citys oldest and best known venues, in a blaze that nearly razed the building today.
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Alhamura
BURNS
Chicago
M‘re
Secretary Lansing seeks immediate withdrawal of German attachés
Washington reports Secretary Lansing has informed Germany through Ambassador von Bernstorff of the reasons for requesting the immediate withdrawal of Captain Karl Boy Ed and Captain Von Papen. He says the attaches’ military activities are the chief offense and will not discuss the facts or sources of information. Berlin may respond with a formal note or a detailed protest.
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Dew
Lansing
Germany
von Bernstorff
United States
Karl Boy-Ed
von Papen
State Department
Berlin
Lianeing
Bertin
Albo
Seci
Cerard
British Press Divergent On President's Message
London papers show split views on President Wilson's message. The Daily News questions Monroe Doctrine viability amid U S political weakness. The News argues German aggression undermines American guarantees to South America, while calling the British navy essential to enforce the doctrine. Other papers offer varied interpretations.
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Daily News
United States
Germany
South America
American Oil Boat Shelled by Austrians
Washington reports that an American oil vessel was shelled by an Austrian submarine in the Mediterranean. The crew's nationality is not confirmed and details remain scarce as officials await further information after the incident near Tripoli.
Forgery Suspects Escape Jail in Wyoming Town
In Laramie Wyoming Dee 1 bar en Williams and Maletrom Stork tan were awaiting trial on forgery charges when they escaped from the county jail this afternoon. They fled through a gate as prisoners opened it. shots were fired but no one was injured. Williare was captured nearby while hiding on a residence porch.
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Dee 1
Barence Williams
Maletrom Stork Tan
Greeley
Cole
Ceounty
Willlare
Bluckina
President Wilson Addresses Neutrality and Americas Role
President Wilson outlines neutral policy as war spreads, urges cooperative recovery and peaceful order in the Americas. He stresses self governed nations must balance economic disruption and maintain freedom of action while pursuing a partnership among nations north and south of the region.
Sheep imports rise in state over October and November
Dr H R Millard, secretary of the state Hoard of sheep commissioners, reports October and November imports rose to a high level this year, with few disease cases and several evasion attempts noted. Inspectors oversaw disease checks and enforced the law. total fees collected reached 1145.67 with 14445.97 in contingent funds.
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Kendrick
U P Store at Hanna Robbed in Laramie Wyoming
Police seek suspects after the U P store at Hanna was robbed of seventeen pipes five rings ten gold pieces and other valuables. Authorities questioned staff and reviewed incoming talus but found no conclusive evidence as they pursue leads from the west.
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Marschal Davidson
Cola Beng
Typhus Claims Many Lives in Mexico
Douglas reports General Obregon will confer with General Diez in Nogales Sonora to aid operations at Villatrode and Kodht een. Carranza orders closing of Maloune to Lob fietrted as deaths from typhus rise in Mexico City Pardues Puebla. Carranza plans a January 1 capital entry amid widespread disease and disrupted trade.
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Puebla
Man Tells About Mrs Price Murder Case Details
Mesneapol is spelt as Minneapolis narrative describes Charles Etchinon claiming he aided Frederick Price in the alleged murder of Price's wife a year ago. He accompanied officers to the scene where Price's wife was said to have fallen from a cliff after a car accident and testified about the events surrounding the death.
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Frederick T) Price
Erin Price
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Pelee
Eam
Fitchmon
Prine
Severe quake rocks middle west states
An earthquake was felt across the Mississippi River region and as far as Paducah Kentucky around 12 45 today. Reports from Cape Girardeau and other towns describe strong ground movement with damage to buildings and vibrations extending about 200 miles.
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Wilson’s address applauded by lawmakers in Washington
President Wilson delivered an annual address detailing defense aims and a military preparedness plan. The speech drew mixed reactions as Congress cheered reforms, reaffirming Monroe Doctrine guardianship while urging laws to shield the nation from internal peril and foreign influence.
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Ets
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Jean
Fragments Describe Wartime Weather Forecasts
A garbled OCR fragment outlines general weather expectations for the north with mentions of Wednesday and Thursday. The text is incomplete but suggests fair to snowy conditions and broad regional notes without specific dates or local details.
Congress Debates Federal Suffrage Amendment
Washington reports a Democratic committee hearing on a federal suffrage amendment. Women supporters urged action while opponents argued suffrage should remain a states issue. Members applauded speeches amid a contentious debate at the hearing.
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Peblin
Easen
Dreuderady Party
Achartoun
May Form Advisory Body In Hear Future
In Washington President Wilden signals creation of a future advisory body amid railroad interest. He details hearings by Congress where experts will testify on governance, finance, and regulatory proposals.
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Washington
Wilden
Howe
Lee Eve
Coedee
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