Germans Claim Lemberg Taken Amid Russian Setbacks
The German war office announces the Austro German army has captured Lemberg after a severe battle. celebrations erupt across the empire with a holiday proclaimed and Emperor William likely among the first troops. Russian reports mention a separate victory near Nijiff on the Dneister with over 3,500 prisoners.
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Berlin
War Office
Mackensen
Lemberg
William
Petrograd
Teutons
Nijiff
Dneister
Massive Imperial Valley Earthquake Destroys Towns
Associated Press reports a severe quake in the Imperial Valley destroying multiple towns in southern California and across the border in Mexicali. Five deaths, extensive fires in Calexico Brawley Holtville and Zeley, widespread destruction, and ongoing relief efforts into June 23.
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Associated Press
EL Centro
Cal
Imperial Alley
Resi
Imperial Valley
Calexico
Brawley
Holtville
Zeley
Price Passes Bar in Cordova as Lawyer
Thomas C. Price of Cordova was examined by the bar examining board and sworn in as a practicing attorney at 10 this morning. A Cordova council member and former Democratic Territorial Senate candidate, Price has lived in Alaska nearly twenty years and built ties across Juneau Douglas and Ketchikan. Mrs. Len Cox traveled to town from Mile 65 and is expected to return by the next train.
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Valdez
Thomas C. Price
Cordova
T. J. Donohoe
John Lyons
O. P. Hubybard
Price
Common Council of
Territorial Senate
Zeppelins Hit Armstrong Works at South Shields
Reports from Christ in Norway via the Istum say a flotilla of Zeppelins attacked the Armstrong works at South Shields on June 15. Bombs dropped in the navy yard and arsenal set buildings on fire all night. Seventeen killed and forty injured. Extensive property damage to critical British munitions plants.
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Berlin
Christ
Norway
Istum
England
Armstrong
South Shields
Navy Yard
Arsenal
Italians Gain Outer Defenses Around Beleaguered Malbergeth
In Geneva in June the Italians now hold all outer defenses around the beleaguered city of Malbergeth after a fierce struggle with heavy casualties. The city endures bombardment from Italian guns. At Caporeto the Austrians halt the Italian advance with heavy reinforcements.
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Geneva
Malbergeth
Caporeto
Dunkirk Bombarded as German V4 Shells Hit City
Paris reports another Dunkirk bombardment by German long range guns. Fourteen large shells struck the fortified city at night, causing major damage and earthquakes-like shaking, with civilian deaths avoided though soldiers and marines were present.
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Paris
Ecommunique
Dunkirk
Mexican Train Fired On Killing Nineteen
Washington June 24 An American representative reports a passenger train on the Mexico City Vera Cruz line was fired on last Monday. Nineteen killed and the line cut hindering troop movements under Carranza and Obregon. Refugees cannot reach coast cities and famine aid funds are exhausted. An appeal to aid the starving in Guerrero County is broadcast nationwide.
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Washington, D. C
Consus Canada
Vera Cruz
State Department
Mexico City
Carranza
Obregon
United States
America
Postoffice to Move to New Anchor Townsite
The postoffice will establish permanent quarters at the Anchor age new townsite after moving from the Commission building last week. The building, mounted on skids for river crossing, will gain a larger addition on completion and new public boxes will be installed for patrons. In Cordova news, residents at Anchorage hosted a surprise party for newlyweds Mr. and Mrs. L K McCullough at their new home. Captain George Scott of the launch Prospector bought a 15 horsepower Sterling engine in Buffalo and will install it in Orca today.
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Anchorage
Commission
Cordova
George Scott
Launch Prospector
Buffalo
N. Y
Orca
Protest to England Over German Blockade
Washington reports a British memorandum on the German blockade received by the state department. The substance is not public and England’s attitude is unknown. Secretary Lansing drafts a new note asserting neutral rights to send food to Germany and asking not to be hindered.
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Washington
British Foreign Office
State Department
England
United States
Robert Lansing
Germany
Fierce fighting at Arras reported with heavy losses
Berlin dispatches quote Dutch sources saying French losses on the Arras front are enormous and no side has gained a decisive edge. Observers warn that the battle near Arras could decide France's fate as German reinforcements push to the line. Hand to hand combat continues with trenches changing hands amid heavy casualties.
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Berlin
Duteh
France
Mackensen
Gali
Germany
Arras
Wilson Offers Bryan Pot to Lansing
President Wilson offered the permanent appointment to Robert Lansing as Secretary of State at a White House conference. Lansing accepted the post to fill the vacancy caused by William Jennings Bryan, with an official announcement expected tonight. The report notes Lansing has acted as legal adviser for the State Department.
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Washington, D.C
Wilson
Robert Lansing
Promanent
White House
Lansing
Joseph Tumulty
Washington, D. C
William Jennings Bryan
Department of State
New Labour Bill Aims to End Strikes in Britain
London June 23 David Lloyd George proposes a compulsory arbitration bill to settle all master and worker disputes. It bans strikes and lockouts with government empowered fines for shirkers. Employers profits limited and workers enlisted as a volunteer army under government orders.
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London
David Lloyd George
Coalition
House of Commons
Great Britain
Pope Benedict Under Fire After Ver Interview
Italian press denounces an attributed interview with Pope Benedict in La Liberte. The pope allegedly complains Vatican privileges were curtailed by Italy during the war with Austria, triggering strong denunciations and calls for a denial from Corriere D'Italia and others.
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Pope Benedict
Rome
Luis Latapie
la Liberte
Vatican
Austria
Corriere D'Italia
Wheat Steamer Tunisani Torpedoed Near Hull
The British steamer Tunisani carrying 5,000 tons of Montreal wheat was torpedoed by a German submarine off London. She was beached by her master after the hit and is likely permanently disabled, though the cargo may be salved.
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London
Montreal
Hull
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Yuma
Ariz
San Diego
Calexico, Cal
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Len Cox
New Town
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Chitina
Kennecott
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Nome
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Alameda
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