British see Russian counterblow halting Austro German advance
British observers assess recent dispatches saying Austro German forces threatening Lemberg were checked, with Russian counterblow inflicting heavy losses and delaying front progress. Italian forces capture Ploven near Innbruck frontier door, boosting Russian morale and northern security. An Austrian report claims a submarine sank a British cruiser off St Jean Medua and Zeppelins attacked fishing sloops Welfare and Laurestina in the North Sea.
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London
Aud
Welfare
Laurestina
North Sea
US War Department Delays Border Troop Movements
Washington reports possible interference by Mexican officials along the border about Red Cross food aid plans. Three regiments including the Fifteenth Cavalry at Fort Bliss and Ninth Cavalry at Fort Douglas face delayed departure to the Philippines. Consular officers will press Mexico not to execute George Marks and S Franklin pending State Department review.
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Washington
Red Cross
War Department
Philippines
Wilson
Fifteenth Cavalry
Fort Bliss
Texas
Twenty-seventh Infantry
Galveston
Ninth Cavalry
Fort Douglas
Ariz
Juarez
George Marks
S. Franklin
State Department
Marks
Chihuahua
Army Supply Fire Ravages London Park Royal
A fire of mysterious origin swept Park Royal West London destroying three acres of army supply buildings. The blaze caused about 500000 in losses including 100 Red Cross motor vans and 200 army service vans.
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London
Park Royal
Red Cross
Beautiful Liberty Bell souvenirs to be given away
Plans to distribute ornate souvenirs along the Liberty Bell route to Panama-Pacific Exposition include badges and pamphlets detailing the bell history. A gondola car will carry the bell with guards and a decorated display, featuring illumination at night to honor the relic on its journey.
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Aepee P
West
Thomas A. Moison
Two Mexicans Shot In Mexico City Break-In Incident
W. P. Moats, an American, shot and killed two Mexicans who were attempting a house break in Mexico City Tuesday night. He was arrested but released after the Brazilian minister intervened, resulting in the dismissal of all charges.
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Washington
W. P. Moats
Mexico City
State Department
Moats
Save My Moth Balls Amid Rich Woman Tears
New Port R I reports a robbery at a casino last night where a famed necklace valued at millions vanished. Wholesalers rush to buy mothballs as their price doubles and retailers fear shortages, with speculation on their use in weapons.
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Torene Merning
R. L
America Ts
Alekel
Auto Collision Leaves Couple Severely Injured at Main Street
In Bheridan Wyoming on June 11 Mrs. A. I. Jones suffered severe injuries while Rev. Jones had two teeth knocked out and facial cuts after a collision on South Main at 4 40 am. Dr J H Bradfield drove the other car and struck the Jones vehicle as he turned into a garage.
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Bheridan
Wyo
Jones
Rev. Jones
South Main
Delver
J. H Bradfield
Dr. Bradfield
Miners Tense as Illinois City Quelled by Militia Disturbance
Three companies of the Minnesota National Guard patrolled Joliet and Marion after a mob lynched Joseph Strando, a foreign miner, amid tensions over the death of W. E. Chapman. Strando confessed involvement in the Chapman murder and named accomplices jailed in Marion. Houses burned at Whiteash. guards reinforced local jails.
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Johnson City
Minole National Guard
Jollingon City
Joseph Strando
Strando
W. E. Chapman
Benjamin Sehull
Marlon
Trando
Benjamin
Marton
KM Behull
300 Millionaires Urged to Back Navy Armament Plan
Three hundred leading New York financiers were urged at a Recess Club luncheon to support a Navy League campaign for a $500 million armament expenditure. Col. Robert M. Thompson presented the plea.
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New York
Navy League
Robert M. Thompson
Obregon Loses Arm in Leon Fighting
Dispatches from Vera Cruz confirm that General Obregon lost his right arm in the fighting with Villistas at Leon. Reports reach Washington and Carranza officials in Mexico today.
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Washington
Obregon
Villistas
Leon
Vera Cruz
Carranza Spi
Heavy rains cause floods in east Kansas
Severe rainstorm and wind swept central and eastern Kansas with floods along the Kansas river watershed. Topeka reports crest of the river and 4.77 inches of rainfall in 24 hours, with several residential areas flooded and wire service disrupted. rail and telegraph lines impeded.
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Kansas
Kansas City
Oklahoma
Missouri
Topeka
Kansan
Smoky Hill
Kanegag
United States Weather Bureau
Injured by Mine Cavein at Hanna
Two Creeks were brought to Rawlins hospital from Hanna after a mine cavein. Der, Durher and Dr Moghee treated them for rib injuries and a mangled hand. Both men were in pain but stable and recovering, and expected to be released soon.
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Hanna
Rawlins
Der
Durher
Moghee
Candidates Mobilize for Free Trip Count Increase
The piece notes a next big voting day on Tuesday June 15 for free trip candidates. It warns against double voting and holding back subscriptions, explains impact on daily votes, and highlights expectations for a strong finish in late June. It lists standings for many candidates across Wyoming towns and emphasizes public support to boost final counts.
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Cheyenne
Ida Crater
Laramie
Gad
Wyoming
Candi
Slavs Eager to Repeat Slaughter of Teutons Across Warfront
London reports fierce Allied and Russian actions across Galicia and Bukowina as German and Austro Hungarian forces retreat. Russian reinforcements arrive while Albania and Serbia face Turkish and Austrian pressure. submarines sink five vessels and a British warship is attacked but reaches port.
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Teutors
Warsaw
London
Germany
Galacia
Thormova
Oehting
Petrograd
Teutonic
Lempermn
Monceka
Praemosl
Bukowina
Avalona
Straits of
Otran
Albania
Horanso
Alasate
Serbia
Isonre
Strathcarron
Hinds
Otafo
Thomasina
Adriatic
Bryan appeals to German Americans to press Germany for peace
Washington June 11 William Jennings Bryan issued an appeal to German Americans urging them to influence Germany to avoid war with the United States. He criticized partisan critics of Wilson and hinted at future statements on his plans. In Marion Illinois quiet followed rioting as a murder suspect was hanged by a mob and foreign-leaning buildings burned. National Guard patrols the area.
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Rome
Sangiovanni i
Gulf of Prin
Washington
William Jennings Bryan
United States
Germany
Bryan
Dryan
Wilson
Great Britain
Marion
Fjail
Johnson City
Whitewarts
Wyoming Weekend Forecast Winds Rise and Heat Ahead
Weather bulletin from Washington on June 11 predicts a sunny warm weekend in Wyoming with high temperatures and likely elevated winds. Strong northwesterly gusts may affect outdoor plans Saturday and Sunday.
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Washington
Wyoming
Better Pay or Strike Sunday by Street Railway Union
The street railway and elevated railway employes union, after a conference with council officials, warned that a strike on Sunday could occur unless wages rise and conditions improve. The union cited a past arbitration as a deterrent and urged a substantial pay increase.
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P Mahow
Mahon
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