Hampshire Sinks with Kitchener Staff off Orkney
The British cruiser Hampshire carrying Lord Kitchener and his staff to Russia was sunk near the Orkney Islands by a mine or torpedo. Four lifeboats were seen, but survivors were not found as heavy seas hindered rescue efforts. Kitchener, long secretary of war since August 1914, was a foremost British idol. Continued on Page 3.
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Yuan Shi Kai Dies Ends Chinese Head of Government
Shanghai reports Yuan Shi Kai president of the Republic of China died in Pekin on Monday. He had led the Chinese government since October 16, 1913 after succeeding Sun Yat Sen. His death leaves China without a head of government and a cabinet successor may assume the post.
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Yuan Shi Kai
Republic of China
Pekin
Sun Yet Sen
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Japanese Premier Reported Assassinated
Shanghai June 6 report says Count Okuna the Premier of Japan and leading statesman is believed dead after an assassination.
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China
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Japan
Republican split on Roosevelt and Hughes indicated
Chicago reports Justice Charles E Hughes will be nominated the Republican candidate unless a contingency arises before Friday. Theodore Roosevelt will be asked again to carry the Progressive banner. Progressive leaders fear losing control of delegates and fear Colonel Roosevelt may be nominated without his consent.
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Republicans Will Hit Foreign Policy
Chicago June 6. The Republican platform will declare that protecting American citizens abroad is more than international correspondence. Platform experts began work on the citizens abroad plank and agreed it will attack President Wilson’s stance on Americans reported overseas during the war.
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International News Service
Chicago
Wilson
Death of Yuan Shi Kai Confirmed in Code Dispatch
Washington reports Yuan Shi Kai, president of China, is dead according to a long coded message from Paul S. Reinsch the American minister to China. The State Department confirmed the death today.
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International News Service
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Paul S. Reinsch
China
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Yuan Shi Kai
Great Rain and Wind Storm Pummel Decaturs Last Night
A heavy windstorm brought record rain to Decaturs with 1.55 inches from 3 to 5 30 this morning. Morgan county reports minor damage to wires and high temperatures reached 89 and 63. Forecast calls for thundershowers today, then generally fair tonight and Wednesday with cooler air and squalls.
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British Will Hold Brooklyn School Boy
Ambassador Page in London informed the state department that Britain would not release John Kilgallen of Brooklyn who was arrested in Dublin. Kilgallon will be interned until the war ends.
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London Today
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Birmingham Bond Issues All Carry In City Ballot
Birmingham reports all three bond issues have carried in the June 6 vote. The results confirm support for the municipal projects and debt authorizations presented to voters.
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Birmingham
International News Service
Great Arkansas Storm Claims At Least Eighty Lives
A devastating tornado outbreak across Arkansas leaves about 80 people dead and 1000 injured with $1.5 million in property damage. Red Fork, Judsonia, Hot Springs, Dalark, Morristown, Greenland, and other towns report heavy losses as rescue parties gather and communication lines fail. The disaster is described as the state's worst in years.
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International News Service
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Red Fork
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Judsons
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He Springs
Dalark
Morristott
Greenland
Mexican raiders reported in Big Bend kill nine Americans
El Paso reports that Mexican raiders attacked the Big Bend district of Texas, killing nine Americans at Glen Springs. The details were not confirmed as of press time.
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Glen Springs
Marines Kill Eleven Bandits in Santo Domingo Clash
Washington reports American marines near Fonds Zerrettes Santo Domingo on June 4 killed 11 bandits in a battle with natives. Two bandit chiefs were among the dead.
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State Department
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A Z Bailey Improves After Lumbago Attack
A Z Bailey head of the A Z Bailey Grocery Company was reported much better today at his home after yesterday's attack of lumbago. He was carried to his residence from his business premises in improved condition.
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Westminster Presbyterians to Discuss Temperance
Regular prayer meeting at Westminster Presbyterian church. Wednesday at 8 o clock the topic is Sowing and Reaping. Attendees should be ready to share a recent temperance fact. Bring a Bible and friends.
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Westminster Presbyterian Church
Westminster Presbyterian deacons to meet after prayer service
The board of deacons of Westminster Presbyterian Church will hold its regular monthly meeting on Wednesday evening at the church. All deacons are expected to attend as important business matters are to be transacted following the prayer meeting.
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Arkansas Tornado Death Toll Climbs Across State
Initial reports put the dead at 60 with 100 to 150 injured after a tornado hit Arkansas late yesterday. Judsonia, a small village, is described as practically wiped out with 25 to 30 dead and many bodies already recovered from the ruins.
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International News Service
Little Rock
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Arkansas
Judsonia
Tornado Strikes Jackson Suburbs Killing Two
A tornado early today tore down several suburban homes and caused minor damage in the business district. Severe damage hit rural property near Jackson, and two Black residents were reported killed.
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International News Service
Jackson, Miss
Tornado Ravages Settlement Near Natchez New Wreck
A tornado roared from west to east and struck a settlement south of Natchez last night. It destroyed dozens of houses and killed eight people while fifty more were badly injured.
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Tornado Hits Fayville Leveling Eight Injured
A tornado swept Fayville TL near Cairo Illinois last night injuring eight people with one believed fatally and demolishing eleven buildings.
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International News Service
Cairo
Ill
Fayville
French Stave Off Night Attacks On Verdun Front
German forces launched two ferocious assaults against French positions on the Vaux and Damloup front northeast of Verdun. The French war office said the attacks were not repulsed but provided no casualty figures as they defended Fort Vaux against heavy bombardment.
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International News Service
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