Russians Lose Offensive Power in Galicia Front
London reports say Russian forces have been driven from German and Austrian territory except a small Dniester front. German and Austrian armies press on to seize Lemberg as Russian offensive capability wanes. Berlin dispatches claim a major victory at the Dniester crossing, while Petrograd speaks of hope in recapturing Lemberg and warns Germans of stretched supply lines.
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Berlin Paper Reemerges After Suppression Attack on Wilson
The Tanges Zeitung, suspended by German authorities last Monday for unfriendly U S coverage, published again in Berlin on June 24. The issue again attacks President Wilson with unflattering references aimed at stirring German opposition to America.
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Cordova Businessmen Flush On New Town Prospects
Cordova business leaders who visited the Mariposa and Anchorage praised the new town's potential. They noted a growing population, active work crews, and plans for a dock, coal bunkers, and a year round harbor study. Sale of town lots will follow government instructions with auctioning to the highest bidder.
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Father Van der Pol Comes Back North
Father Van der Pol returns from the south after months away and plans to stay, now based with the group. He will move along the Alameda to Anchorage and Seward, with Cordova expected around August 1. Mrs. Frederick Mears travels to join her husband in Anchorage with their children. The Alameda carried 31 passengers for Seward and 26 for Anchorage. Deputy Marshal Joe Feaster of Chitina broke his collar bone in a motorcycle accident at a local baseball field.
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United States Direct Mail to Sweden Denmark and Holland
Postmaster General Burleson ordered all mail to Sweden Denmark and Holland to be sent directly from the United States on nonbelligerent carrier ships. The rule aims to prevent British censorship of mail to neutral Sweden after Sweden complained of missing registered pouches in the latest incident.
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Berlin Denies Peace with Russia Rumors
Berlin reports that rumors of impending peace negotiations and Russian emissaries for mediation are utterly unfounded. June 24.
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Russia
England Votes for Five Billion War Loan
London June 24 Parliament authorized another huge war loan totaling five billion dollars with one and a quarter billion for current war expenses over the next three months. The remainder will redeem previously issued war bonds.
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London
Neches Seized by British Warships Off London
The American steamer Neches was seized by English warships and ordered to proceed to London to discharge its general cargo. Britain contends the cargo originated from a hostile nation. American shippers deny this, asserting the cargo came from a neutral country.
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British Capture Trench From Turks After Fresh Attacks
London June 24 The war office reports British troops on the peninsula have seized a dangerous trench line from Turkish forces. Repeated Turkish efforts to reclaim the trenches were repulsed and the position held.
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War Office
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French Capture Labyrinth After Prolonged Battles
London dispatch reports France claiming the Labyrinth position taken after twenty days of fighting. Berlin communiques say since June 12 German forces have seized 60,000 Russian troops and nine guns with troops and guns captured in Galicia by Mackensen operations.
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Prince of Wales Fund in Britain tops twenty six million
London June 24 The Prince of Wales Fund has reached 26 650 000 with more funds raised for soldiers families civil distress widows orphans and maimed and blinded soldiers. About 10 525 000 has been distributed while administration costs exceed 30 000. A new shipment of STYLEPLUS clothes arrived at Blum and Co. Times real news.
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Wales
Great Britain
Red Cross
Reverend Skene Enlists as Motor Transport Driver
The Rev. Robert Ernest Skene Vicar of Raveringham Norfolk enlists in the motor transport service saying every fit man ought to do his bit. He served in the Boer War as chaplain and later was rector of Corozal Honduras. At 44 he heads for the front as a motor truck driver.
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Robert Ernest Skene
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Norfolk
Wilson arrives in New York en route to New Hampshire
President Wilson reaches Roslyn New York to spend a day with Col House before continuing to his summer home in Cornish New Hampshire. They discuss Col House's recent travels through Europe and impressions from Berlin London and Paris. House denies going to Europe but the president will weigh his insights.
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Hope for Peace in Mexico Dims as U S Intervention Grows
Washington officials report waning hope that Mexican factions will end fighting. Carranza rejects a truce with Villa, raising the prospect of U S intervention. The government awaits the next move as tensions remain high in the Mexican muddle.
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Carranza
Villa
Lumber yards to close as Chicago strike tightens grip
Hines Lumber Company the citys largest says it will close its twenty yards on Monday affecting about 10000 workers. The shutdown follows a carpenters strike that has halted all building operations for two months and could idle up to 200000 men once all yards close. Fresh peaches and plums offered by S Blum and Co.
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