British naval engagement off Jutland yields heavy losses
In a daytime clash off Jutland on a May afternoon British forces faced the German battle cruiser fleet. The Queen Mary Indefatigable Invincible and cruisers Defence Mackprince were sunk. Warrior towed and abandoned. destroyers Tipperary Turbulent Fortune Sparrowhawk Ardent lost. several ships damaged or missing. German losses described as severe with at least one battle cruiser sunk and one battleship reportedly sunk by destroyers.
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Queen Mary
Hrithéh Admiralty
New York
Indefatieadle
Invinelbie
Defersea
Black Prince
Warrior
Tipperary
Turbulens
Fortune
Sparrowhawk
Ardent
Miiing
Admiralty
Wiesbaden
Wyoming Delegates Board Train to Chicago for Conventions
Republicans and progressive delegates from Wyoming join other western states on a shared train to Chicago. Key figures include Joseph M. Carey H. M. Gottileb and Joseph Elliott with Curtis L. Hinkle acting as a source. Delegates plan no predeparture meetings while aiming to align with likely nomination winners.
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Wyoming
Cheyenne
Thedora Roosevelt
Californa
Hawaiian Islands
Philipines
Curtis L. Hinkle
Stratford Hotel
Chicago
State Central Comitee
Joseph M. Carey
H. M. Gottileb
Sheridan
Eht B. Hollister
Park
Ralph Newton
Sheridar
John Hay
Sweetwater
Pat Sullivan
Natrona
Laramie
Thomas Sneddon
Ir. Hollister
Decit
Ten Believed Killed in Iowa Train Wreck
Waterloo Iowa June 2 three bodies recovered from wrecked Rock Island passenger train seven miles east of the city. Wreck caused by a cloudburst undermining abutment of a bridge over a creek letting the day coach into the stream. About forty persons were in the coach. death toll expected to exceed ten.
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Waterloo
Iowa
Rock Island
Chicago
Clarkville
Strikers Attack Non-Union Men in Northern Ports
San Francisco June 2 The Pacific coast longshoremen strike escalated with violence. In Tacoma strikers removed several strikebreakers from a steamer, while in Seattle thirty sympathizers attacked fifteen workers and beat two severely. The Employers association announced a deadline to return to work on Monday.
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San Francisco
Cal
Tacoma
Seattle
Empolyers’ Association
Americans Slain in Peru Strike
A number of American citizens and British subjects were killed at Talwa Paw by striking employees of the London Pacific Petroleum company. The incident was reported via Wireless San Diego from Corinto Nicaragua. The Peruvian government is understood to be unable to cope with the situation.
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Corinto
Nicaragua
Wireless
San Diego
Talwa
Paw
London- Pacific Petroleum Company
Accs
Raleigh
American Seaman Imprisoned in Canada as Spy Suspect
Ed Cordis an American seaman, who sailed from San Francisco as cook aboard the Republic for Vinodivostok, reports he was seized at Vancouver on May 16 by Canadian soldiers and jailed for ten days on suspicion of being a German spy. He was released through the intervention of American vice consul B. Johnson.
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Gan Francisco
Cal
Ed Cordis
Cook
Republic
Vinodivostok
Vancouver
B. @. Johnson
Germans Fail To Break French Lines Near Verdun Fort Valla
Desperate fighting reported as German assaults near Fort Valla northeast of Verdun clash with French defenses. Heavy artillery duels continue around Mort Homme and adjoining sectors while German attempts to breach the line are repelled. Reports also mention clashes on the eastern front between Russia and Austria Italy in the Adige and Irena regions.
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Agalo
Fort Valla
Verdun
Paris
Keinforeigg
Rome
Adige
England Defeated in Historic Naval Battle by German Fleet
Copenhagen reports May 31 North Sea battle where German navy sank seventeen British ships and pursued the retreating fleet. Danish steamer sighted the engagement as Zeppelins flew in from the east. London and Berlin tallied heavy losses with Britain claiming eight destroyers lost and Germany praising the victory.
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Kaiser’s Navy
Copenhagen
Denmark
North Sea
Molitikers
Politiken
Friederichshaven
Hanstholm
London
Kiel Canal
Stronsholds
Great Sea
Admiralty
Berlin
Plaes
Germany
Fritieh
Harlim
Bogland
German Statement on Northward Offensive Battles
German claim details a May 41 engagement with the English fleet south of the North Sea. They report sinking the battleship Warspite and several cruisers, plus torpedo boats. British losses include the wrecks of Indefatigable and Pommern with ongoing uncertainty about Franklin. The high seas meet returned to base today.
Mexicans Aid Gen Pershing Despite Note
Washington June 2 Although the Carranza note threatens action Mexican forces in Chihuahua state are arranged as General Obregon disclosed at the El Paso conference with Generals Scott and Punston Funston reports twenty thousand Carranza troops mobilized to cover the region but under General Pershing's column to pursue the bandits News of renewed Zapatista activity in southern Mexico may alter the northern disposition.
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Washington
Chibughua
Obregon
Paso
Scott
Punston
Fred M. Funston
Carranza
Pershing
Zapata
Mexico
Big Naval Bill Passed by House
The navy appropriation bill totaling 269,900,000 for the coming year was approved by the House 348 to 4. The program funds five battle cruisers four scout cruisers ten destroyers fifty submarines and one hundred fifty aeroplanes.
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Washington
Navy
House
Martin Glynn Named Temporary Chairman at Democratic Convention
ST. LOUIS June 2 Martin Glynn former governor of New York was today elected temporary chairman of the democratic national convention by the subcommittee on arrangements J Hrace Kremer national committeeman from Montana chosen temporary secretary and John Tt Martin temporary executive secretary assigned to the post
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ST. Louis
Martin Glynn
New York
J. Hrace Kremer
Montana
John Tt. Martin
Naval Officers Await Details On Major German Engagement
Washington reports that American naval officers await full reports on the German battle fleet clash described as the war’s most significant naval engagement. Details on ships involved and casualties are withheld pending complete records.
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Washington
Aval
Washington hears F.T.C. gasoline price rise probe
The Federal Trade Commission announced hearings on suspected gasoline price increases. Officials said the agency would evaluate all interests involved and consider steps to curb price rises.
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Washington
Federal Trade Comission
Choice of Old Guard at Chicago
Republican leaders debate at the Chicago convention scene with Hughes Roosevelt and a field of favorites. Root Weeks Burton Fairbanks Cummins Sherman linger as plans aim to push one candidate first, then test others if needed. Dark horse possibilities like Warren G Harding and Elihu Meall noted amid talk of GOP progressive alliance.
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Chicago
Republic
Hughes Ot Roosevelt
Jeaders
Burton
Weeks
Fairbanks
Sherman
Warren G. Tlarding
Meall
Massachusetts
Chicago Reads United in Patriotism Parade Closure
Chicago will shut down the city for a patriotism parade focusing energy on a big march. Courts, baths, factories, and stores will close. estimates put marchers from 50 000 to 200 000. Three home bands perform while voices sing America.
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Chicago
Jung
Elty
Ite
Avocese
United States
America
Flag Covered With Glory in German News
A garbled German report praises a naval battle where steel armor and brave sailors defended a fleet. The piece lauds exceptional courage and the victory as glorious, noting the fleet resisted strong enemy actions. It emphasizes enduring glory for the defending force.
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Oumalioty
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Steorssfal
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