British Deny German Victory Claims in North Sea Battle
London reports conflicting German and British accounts of the battle off Tob hindeons, noting heavy losses on both sides, British claims of sinking ships, German assertions of holding the field, and warnings that the engagement was not a decisive disaster for Britain. Reports mention loss of ships including Queen Mary and Invincible, limited survivors, and Luft Zeppelin activity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Great Britain
Tobhindeons
Teuton
Invincible
Defence
Warrior
Admairal Scheer
Berlin
Esbjerg
Denmark
England
Horace Lambert Hood
David Beatty
Sowerby
Cay
Prowse
Carrie
King Gorge
Jellicoe
Newtrala
Shark
Bern
von Poll
Schoer
Norway
Dantah
Pettis Murder Suspect Bellieved To Kill For Land
J A Kirkpatrick once of Cheyenne and Bridgeport Nebraska was jailed on suspicion in the Pettis case. Pettis body found in Lake Absar in 1916 after missing since 1915. Investigators cite letters and a Bridgeport trip as linking evidence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Pettis
Lake Absaraccn
J. A. Kirkpatrick
Cheyenne
Bridgeport
Nebraska
Kirkpatrick
Pettis
Wyoming
Orrin Babbitt
Sam Thompson
Vileh
Thompson
Land Office
Frat
Hribery
Hanch
Pett
Dridgeport
Perth
Smalley
Svon
Sodersheriff Babbitt
Hughes Heads First G.O.P. Ballot In Nomination Fight
Chicago June 3 Republican leaders report Charles E Hughes leads the first ballot with an estimated 172 to 225 votes while Roosevelt trails under 160. Talks of possible harmony emerge as Roosevlt and Hughes factions consider a pre nominating platform. Louisiana contest seats unresolved after three days of hearings the national committee has settled thirty four contests from seven states leaving twenty eight to go.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Republican Organization
Charles E. Hughes
Hughes
Roosevelt
Cansdidates
Friends of
Mughes
Louisiana
National Committee
Contesta
Suill
British Editor Pleads for U S Mediation
LONDON June 3 A plea for American mediation is urged in the Nation a leading British weekly. Henry W Massingham argues the Entente cannot win without American help stressing the need for a neutral but decisive United States to shift the war in favor of the Allies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Henry W. Massingham
America
No Confirmation of Jeffers Rumor in Cheyenne
Rumor that William M. Jeffers had been named general manager of the Wyoming division of the Union Pacific could not be officially confirmed. Officials said no appointment had been announced and no appointment had been made. Davis, a well known auto driver, was ordered to appear in police court Monday to answer a taxi without a license charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cheyenne
William M. Jeffers
Wyoming
Union Pacific
Spt. & RK
Tuccey
Davis
Germans Advance In Verdun and Belgium Fronts
London reports German forces making further gains at Verdun in the Meuse region and in Belgium near Ypres. French officials describe heavy artillery actions on the Meuse west bank, with limited infantry movement and ongoing bombardments across trench systems.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Clorday
Virtua
The
Vaux
Belgium
Zillehek
Ypres
Serbian Army Reaches Salonika With Allied Armies
About 100000 Serbs join Allied forces at Salonika as thousands of Serbian troops disembark to reinforce the expedition against Bulgarian forces in the region. The entry signals a major shift in the Balkan front and hopeful momentum for the Allied campaign.
Chicago Parade Fills Streets With War Spirit Celebration
Chicago witnesses a massive preparedness parade with 190 211 participants and a million in attendance across day and night. Clergy, veterans groups, and city workers march in ordered divisions, while bands play patriotic tunes and citizens from all walks of life join the display of national solidarity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Ender
Salt Lake City
Platon
Follee
Monet Ees Psi Beowd
Glen Picture
Er Grand Re Ko
Alice Meh
Presloyes
Boas of Trade
Wivinton — Seaimilitary Operanivatione Dutu
Soclatiia
Mivishom
Maveau Serees
Madlagn
iwitlaw—National Guard
Etrontt
Arrested for Pretending to Be U S Officer
Man Charles Pearson charged with impersonating a federal officer at a California saloon. He attempted to detain a suspect and fled after presenting a fake check, later found with a pistol and counterfeit badge. Pearson was jailed and to be handed to federal authorities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U.S
Federe
Charles Pearson
Iat
Yellowstone Highway
California
United States
Ile California
Tapshal
Leavenworth
Adenon
Mefarlund
Barteniley
Chiewk
Fa Seteen
Peareon
Marahal
Dave
Rateyite
Eva Pry
Italians Unable to Check Steady Austrian Advance
Italians fail to stem the Austrian march in the southern theater as German and Austrian forces press toward key positions along the Viecma front. Reports describe heavy fighting, with both sides exchanging attacks near critical supply lines and ports, while Allied observers note intensified bombardments and strategic withdrawals.
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Hayn
Amsterdam
Central News
Kiel
Eral
Lynell
Field Mar
Shall
Admiralty
J.A. Kirkpatrick
Colonel Roosevelt
Jeffers
Akio
Fort Walla
Fort Dowath
Salonica
Saloniea
Enn An Sae
Merlot
Marth
Mindy
Armin
Aden
Viecma
Duyer Laure
Desperate
Larterett
Anion
Ead Tallio
Ead Tallio, Fouhd
Ameorbiahig
Ritaey
Sitheoneh
Saad
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