British Army Explosives Attack Drives Deep Into German Lines
British forces used one million pounds of explosives beneath nine miles of German positions to blast through at 3 10 this morning. They seized Messines ridge and captured about 5 000 prisoners along a five mile front between Ossodavno and Mesnes. General Plummer led the victory as German positions collapsed and villages and field works fell.
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Argentine ship Oriana sunk by submarine
Paris reports the admiralty announced the Argentine ship Oriana was sunk today in the Mediterranean by a submarine. A French ship rescued the crew from drowning.
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Admiralty
Mediterranean
Roumania Readies Fresh Fight as Allies Urged
Paris dispatch reports Premier Bretainn declares the Roumanian army reorganized and ready to fight. He says Roumania has suffered but will keep promises and expects the allies to stay faithful.
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Paris
Bretainn
Roumania
Bohemians Demand Republic Amid Austro Revolt
Bohemian members of the Reichsrat urged a republic on May 20, calling for unity of northern Slavs and Bohemians. Rioting was reported as deputies saluted the Russian revolution and the American republic. dispatches tie the revolt to Jerusalem based sources via the National Bohemian Alliance in Chicago.
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Chicago
Austria
Reichstrath
Paris
Jerisiah
National Bohemian Alliance
Austrians Capture 500 More Italian Soldiers
Vienna reports heavy fighting as Italians try to retake Jamiano on Monday. Thirteen officers and 500 men captured, raising total Italian losses since May to 27,000. Austrians also penetrate the Dreizinnen region.
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Vienna
Jamiano
Dreizinnen
Slacker Menenforced Labor on State Roads in Illinois
Springfield June 7 The state senate passed a bill to compel every male person aged 16 to 60 who is willfully idle to work on state roads during the war. Workers will be required to labor thirty six hours a week under the measure.
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Springfield
State Senate
Cyclone Victims Buried in Centralia Community
Seven victims of the cyclone were buried in Centralia Missouri this afternoon as the town's residents joined in the funeral and burial services. The Capital News notes the widespread community participation.
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Centralia
International News Service
Kentucky towns storm swept leaves seven dead
Lexington Kentucky and surrounding towns report a tornado causing seven deaths and many injuries. Central City suffers a five member fatality while Hartford and Hardin county losses are noted. Oklahoma City reports Perry partially demolished with about one hundred residences and all business houses swept away.
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International News Service
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Perry
Okla
Rail executives urge higher railroad rates for service
Vic Kaiser of Missouri Pacific and J F Vosburgh of the Alton visited the city to discuss higher rates. They spoke with local manufacturers who showed considerable support, noting rising costs for labor, materials, coal, and equipment and arguing railroads must have increased income to maintain service.
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Emma Ott and Otto Houser Wedding in California
The wedding of Miss Emma Ott and Otto Houser of California was held yesterday at 11 o'clock in the bride’s home on St. Mary's boulevard. Rev. Wm. Richter performed the ceremony and a wedding breakfast followed.
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City plans to take over McClung Park and pool
Jefferson City officials propose transferring McClung park to city control for the summer to operate the swimming pool pavillions and other facilities at no cost to the state. A three member park board would run the resort aiming for self support with repairs and possible user fees.
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Baseball Scores From National and American Leagues
National League results show New York 10 over Cincinnati 1, Brooklyn 5 over Pittsburg 3, Boston 3 over St. Louis 9. American League action ends Chicago 0 and Washington 1.
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County Clerk to Duplicate 1880 Draft Cards for War Call
Sheriff Richter has compiled 1880 registration cards and sent them to the governor. County Clerk Dierckx must duplicate the records for posting at the courthouse and forward copies to Washington. War department rules will guide drawing, boards, exemptions, and eventual troop call this summer for a fall mobilization.
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Clem Dierckx
Mansur
Dierckx
Court House
War Department
Washington
Adjutant General’s
Joliet Prison Outbreak Follows Knife Cache and Escape Plans
Soldiers guard the quarry where evidence of another prison outbreak was found a gunny sack of knives made from files was discovered convicts’ escape clothes were located and letters from women to the inmates revealed affectionate appeals including plans of shared homes and remarried futures.
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Honey Boy
Government rounds up draft slackers nationwide
Washington reports rapid draft registration as Justice Department agents conduct a broad roundup. More than 200 arrests occur in a single day with thousands reportedly jailed. Chas. Nieman, editor of a Milwaukee newspaper, charges a Wisconsin plot to defeat the draft before President Wilson.
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Washington
Department of Justice
Wisconsin
Wilson
Chas. Nieman
Milwaukee
Dishonesty in Business Promoted at Commercial Club Dinner
Rev. Barnes of Grace church urged ethical conduct in business at the Commercial Club dinner held at the Central hotel. He emphasized truth and honesty, urged self examination against the Golden Rule, and endorsed a creed about developing intellect and fair dealings with workers and new entrants. Ben Seward of Stephens Printing Company added remarks on business methods.
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Central Hotel
Grace Church
Ben Seward
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Stephens Printing Company
Man Sentenced to Pave Street Bricks Goes Missing
Wilkerson, sentenced last week for drunkenness, was put to work by Street Commissioner Stone piling paving bricks from the capitol street. He handled a few bricks, then vanished. The street commissioner and police judge say they will not pursue him further if he does not return.
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Weather report: Showers and thunderstorms today
Showers and thunderstorms are expected today with Saturday turning cloudy. The forecast calls for unsettled conditions across regions with periods of rain. Localized downpours and brief thunderstorm activity may occur. Temperature contrasts will vary with passing fronts.
Cyclone scare in Jefferson City fails to materialize
Report circulated that a cyclone would strike the city at 7 pm causing widespread alarm. By 7 there was only a gentle breeze and no storm, prompting calls for authorities to act against such alarming rumors.
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McCarty Street
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