British Deny German Victory Claim In North Sea Battle
London reports conflicting German and British tallies from the naval engagement off Tob in de ons. British admiralty says multiple battleships cruisers and destroyers were lost or damaged while denying a German decisive victory. Reports note casualties among officers and sailors and say Germans held the field after the clash.
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London
Tobhindeons
Teuton
Invincible
Defence
Warrior
Admairal Scheer
Berlin
Hayn
Amsterdam
Central News
Kiel
Great Britain
England
Horace Lambert Hood
David Beatty
Sowerby
Cay
Prowse
Carrie
King Gorge
Jellicoe
Newtrala
Shark
Man is Held in Pettis Murder Over Land Claims
J A Kirkpatrick former Cheyenne and Bridgeport resident was jailed on suspicion of killing farmer William Pettis whose body was found February 26 1916 in Lake Absar. Investigators cite letters showing a guilty conscience and motives to seize Pettis homestead about fifteen miles north of town.
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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 Leads On First G.O.P. Ballot In Nomination Contests
Chicago June 3 republican leaders say Charles E Hughes has most votes on the first ballot estimated 172 to 225 with Roosevelt under 160 and room for growth after favorite son candidacies are eliminated. Talks of possible harmony and a plan to adopt a party platform surface as Louisiana contest hearings proceed and 34 delegate contests resolved in three days.
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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 pundit Henry W. Massingham argues in Nation that Entente victory hinges on American involvement. He contends the Allies cannot win without U.S. help and urges a neutral but decisive American role to shape the outcome.
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London
Henry W. Massingham
America
No Confirmation of Jeffers Rumor in Cheyenne
Rumor that William M. Jeffers was named general manager of the Wyoming division of the Union Pacific could not be confirmed yesterday. Tuccey said no official announcement had been made and no appointment had occurred. Davis, a well known auto driver, was ordered to appear in police court Monday to face a taxi license charge.
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Cheyenne
William M. Jeffers
Wyoming
Union Pacific
Spt. & RK
Tuccey
Davis
Germans Press Forward on Verdun Front and in Belgium
French officials report continued German gains around Verdun and in Belgium with advancing positions at Vaux and near Fort Vaux. Meuse actions on the west bank show heavy artillery and limited infantry attack as bombardments disrupt French trenches and fortifications.
Serbs Rally with Allies at Salonika Front
Reported movement of about 100,000 Serbs joining Allied forces at Salonika as Serbian troops disembarked amid reports of Bulgarian fire and shifting frontline positions. Details are unclear due to fragmented text.
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Salonica
Chicago Parade Draws Massive Patriotism Across City
A vast parade in Chicago attracts about 190 211 participants with thousands of spectators. The event features military and patriotic music, clergy, and diverse marching divisions from commerce to national guard, ending after nightfall amid widespread enthusiasm.
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Chicago
Ender
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
Man Impersonating U S Officer Arrested in California
Charles Pearson, who claimed to be a federal officer, was arrested in a city jail after a sting in a saloon. He came from Leavenworth to transport a convict and offered a forged $18 check before his identity was exposed. He faces federal detention and transfer to U S authorities.
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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
Italian forces struggle as Austrian units push through southern lines near Viecma. The battle features reported offensives and counterattacks with heavy casualties and disrupted supply routes along the coastal front.
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Lynell
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von Poll
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Colonel Roosevelt
U.S
Jeffers
Clorday
Virtua
The
Vaux
Belgium
Zillehek
Ypres
Akio
Fort Walla
Fort Dowath
Saloniea
Enn An Sae
Salt Lake City
Merlot
Marth
Mindy
Armin
Aden
Viecma
Duyer Laure
Desperate
Larterett
Anion
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Ritaey
Sitheoneh
Saad
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