Russian Drive Overruns Bukowina Front Crushing 110000 Prisoners
Geneva and Petrograd reports say the Austro Hungarian front in Bukowina was smashed by Russian offensives. About 110000 prisoners are in Russian hands as Czernowitz and Dubno fall, with Lemberg and other fortresses now in Russian control. The rapid advance threatens the Carpathians as German reinforcements rush to aid Austria.
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Czerniwitz
Volhynian
Dubno
Teutons
Lusk
Lemburg
Carpathian Mountains
Germans penetrate French line north of Perthes in Champagne
German war office reports a night attack north of Perthes in Champagne breached a French position. In Galicia, Russian assaults northeast of Buczarkcz were repelled with 1300 Russians captured.
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International News Service
Berlin
Perthes
Champagne
German War Office
Galicia
Buczarcz
Russian Troops Seize Demidovka on Mylnoff-Derestetohno Road
Petrograd reports June 12 that Russian forces captured Demidovka from Austro-Hungarians along the Mylnoff-Derestetohno road in an official announcement today.
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International
Petrograd
Demidovka
Mylnoff-Derestetohno
Father of Mrs J F Browne Dies Sunday
News from Decaturs reports the sudden death in Atlanta of L C Newman of Stanton Tennessee father of Mrs J F Browne of Decaturs. He was en route from South Carolina when stricken and died before his daughters could reach him. Funeral arrangements not yet announced.
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Decaturs
Atlanta
L. C. Newman
Stanton, Tenn
J.F. Browne
South Carolina
Newman
Germans Renew Attacks East of Meuse Near Vaux
Paris reports German forces swung back to the east bank of the Meuse renewing infantry attacks near Vaux during the night. The French war office says the assault was repulsed as heavy bombardment pounded Verdun and areas northeast and northwest, with Zouville and Tavannes under severe shelling.
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Meuse
Vaux
French War Office
Verdun
Chatport
Zouville
Tavannes
French Bombard Fort Ruppel in Macedonia Strike
A squadron of French aeroplanes bombarded Fort Ruppel and nearby Bulgarian and German cantonments in Macedonia as forces recently occupied by Bulgarians.
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Salonika
Fort Ruppel
Macedonia
Almon Returns Home for Short Visit From Washington
Congressman Edward B. Almon arrived at his Tuscumbia home after eight months away for congress. He left Washington in December and plans to stay a week for personal business while Congress adjourns for national conventions. He said he may visit the Decaturs later in the week.
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Tuscumbia
Almon
Washington
Congress
St. Louis
Chicago
Rebels and Bandits Prepare Unified Northern Mexico Office
Consular dispatches in Washington report a near union of nearly all northern Mexican rebels and bandit bands. A silent accord places bands across a wide area, occupying positions of strong military value.
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International News Service
Washington
Mexico
State Department
Americans Flee Mexico as Expedition Advances
Reports from Columbus New Mexico say mining men escape from Chihuahua towns are taking refuge with the American punitive expedition. Many Americans are moving out of Mexico along the line of United States forces as the march proceeds.
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International News Service
Columbus, N. M
Chihuahua
Mexico
Uncle Sam
Mexican bandits attack cavalry patrol wounds Private Sanders
Lieut. Col. Waterman reported to Gen. Funston that a three man patrol from Troop K Twelfth cavalry of Hathita New Mexico was attacked on Saturday night by Mexican bandits, wounding Private Lee W Sanders in San Antonio on June 12.
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International News Service
San Antonio
Col. Waterman
Hathita
N. M
Funston
Twelfth Cavalry
Lee W. Sanders
Wilson Victory Seen By Senator Lea’s Secretary
Secretary to Senator Lea of Tennessee says Wilson can win again. John D. Erwin of Washington reports in a personal letter that Hughes followers plan a large publicity drive in Ohio and other doubtful states. He predicts the president will be reelected though Roosevelt may back the Republican nominee.
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Wilson
John D. Erwin
Washington
the Lea
Tennessee
Decaturs
Erwin
Hughes
Ohio
Roosevelt
Mayor Nelson replies to Skeggs on Decatur light plant bond issue
Decatur mayor James A. Nelson disputes Ex Mayor Henry A. Skeggs over a municipal light plant. He refutes bond limits, warns against misread plans, and defends the city council’s unanimous vote to proceed. He notes state and county tax assessments limit city taxation. He cites council members Hendrix Wyker McIntyre Thomason and Dr. Watson as voted in favor after months of study.
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James A. Nelson
Decatur
Henry A. Skegges
Skeggs
Decaturs Daily
Tuscumbia
New Decatur
Anniston
Hendrix
Wyker
McIntyre
Thomason
Dr. Watson
TuPor
Decatur Opposes Light and Power Bond Issue
John L. Brock of Brock & Spight urges Decatur to study municipal light and power plans before spending $50,000. He notes existing franchise rights allow rate adjustments every five years, possible public service commission review, and that a municipal system may or may not be a sound investment, advising caution.
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Municipal Light
Municipal Light and Power Company
Decatur Light, Power and Fuel Company
Alabama Power Company
Public Service Commission
State of
Alabama
Legislature of
Decatur Groups Back Drive for Muscle Shoals Nitrate Plant
Memphis, Chattanooga and Birmingham commercial bodies unite with Nashville leaders to push a $20,000,000 government nitrate plant to Muscle Shoals. A June 12 convention is planned with 500 delegates, urging southern and western states to cooperate and secure the site.
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Decatur Board of Trade
New Decatur Chamber of Commerce
Nashville
Luke Lea
Tom C. Rye
C. W. Ashcraft
Florence
John Howe Peyton
William C. Radcliffe
Birmingham
C. P. J. Mooney
Memphis Commercial Appeal
R. F. Gallaway
Chattanooga Chamber of Commerce
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Tennessee
Alabama
Minnesota
Iowa
Keokuk
Rocky Mountains
Niagara Falls
Tey
Columbia River
America
Atlanta, Ga
Mrs Roosevelt Linked to Teddy's Refusal Endorsement
Democratic hosts convene in St Louis on Wednesday and endorse O'Rourke convention. The report notes Mrs Roosevelt's influence over Teddy's stance and cites a lone candidate amid a broad, swirling campaign.
Wilson Writes Democratic Platform For St Louis Convention
Woodrow Wilson prepared a "point with pride" platform to be laid before the Democratic national convention in St Louis. Drafts are being refined by congressional leaders in Washington and Wilson, with Secretary of War Baker delivering the draft to St Louis Tuesday. The resolutions committee will be headed by Senator Stone with some opposition noted from his foreign policy stance, while Senator Walsh sought chair but the role went to Missouri’s Stone.
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St. Louis
Woodrow Wilson
Wilson
Resolutions
Senator Stone
Montana
Senate
Stone
Walsh
Resolutions Committee
Missouri
Sullivan Boomed For Vice President In Democratic Swing
In St Louis on June 12 Roger Sullivan of Chicago topped a growing Democratic vice presidential boom. Sullivan, backed by George Brenan John Hopkins and hundreds of ward leaders, plus Chas Murphy of Tammany Hall, drew pledges from New York and Illinois with potential for other states to follow.
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St. Louis
Roger Sullivan
Chicago
Sullivan
George C. Brenan
John B. Hopkins
Chas. F. Murphy
Tammany Hall
Murphy
New York
Illinois
Wilson drafts three sections of platform headed to St Louis
President Wilson plans to send the draft democratic platform to St Louis in three sections with the full text to be ready before the democratic national event tomorrow night. The Mexico section will depart Washington tonight at 6 10 o clock under Secretary of War Baker.
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International News Service
Washington
Wilson
St. Louis
Mexico
War Baker
Roosevelt Wife Supposedly Discouraged Bull Moose Run
Chicago June 12 Mrs Theodore Roosevelt allegedly influenced Colonel Roosevelt to refuse the Progressive Party nomination. An authoritative source says the ex-president would have run if nominated by both Republicans and Progressives, but Mrs Roosevelt objected to leading a hopeless effort.
Johnson Will Not Lead Third Ticket Without Roosevelt
Chicago June 12 Gov Hiram Johnson California progressive leader travels to New York to confer with Col Roosevelt on the party future course. He says he will not head a third ticket if Roosevelt refuses to run and declines to discuss supporting Hughes at this time.
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Chicago
Hiram Johnson
California
New York
Col. Roosevelt
Gov. Johnson
Roosevelt
Hughes
Hughes Visits New York to Confer With Leaders
New York June 12 Chas Evans Hughes republican presidential nominee arrived for important political conferences. He will meet the special convention committee to fix the time and place of his official nomination notification. There is interest in a possible conference with Col Roosevelt before returning to Washington.
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International News Service
New York
Chas. Evans Hughes
Hughes
Col. Roosevelt
Washington
Democrats to Make Supreme Court Rape Issue This Fall
In St Louis on June 12 a Democratic platform conference pledged to push a plank condemning the Supreme Court rape as a fall campaign issue. Representative Cordell Hull announced plans to require that no Supreme Court justice may be a candidate for or hold any other government office.
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International News Service
St. Louis
Supreme Court
Cordell Hull
Tennessee
60 Room Annex to Lyons Hotel to be Built Soon
Announcement says bids are invited for a 60 room annex to the Hotel Lyons to be let within days and rushed to completion. The annex will match the current plan and be built on the west side of the structure. About thirty baths will be provided, making it one of the largest bath equipped annexes in the state outside the three big cities.
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