German Naval Leaders Clash Over U S Note Response
Berlin reports say Admiral Von Tirpitz, head of submarine warfare, met Foreign Secretary Von Jagow and then Chancellor Von Bethmann Hollweg. The talks imply a rift between the admiral and the government over concessions to the United States and potential changes to Germanys submarine policy.
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International News Service
Berlin
von Tirpitz
Germany
von Jagow
von Bethmann Hollweg
Foreign Office
United States
Russian Forces Report Mixed Front in World War I
Grand Duke Nicholas reports Russian successes along the Baltic to Bukowina line. Germans gain in Orzyc valley where fortifications fell and one works destroyed. Germans push near Niemen and Vistula but are repulsed with losses. Austrians and Germans attempt crossings across the Dniester, continuing the fight.
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International
Petrograd
Grand Duke
Nicholas
Baltic
Bukowina
Orzyc River
Poland
Niemen
Orzya
Vistula
Dneister
Bukaszowiccs
Berlin Tageblatt urges German American understanding
The Berlin Tageblatt calls for a press exchange between Germany and the United States to clear up misunderstandings and restore friendly relations. It asserts Germany's unity in opposing submarine warfare against contraband, hoping for a swift renewal of mutual understanding with America.
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International News Service
Berlin
Berlin Tageblatt
Germany
America
Chicago Building Industry Shut Down Affects 200,000 Workers
A general shutdown of Chicago’s building industry began today, potentially throwing more than 200,000 workers out of employment. The move followed a meeting of Allied Building and Material interests in response to carpenters’ referendum vote defeating arbitration.
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International News Service
Chicago
Germans Prepare Heavy Gun Advance Against Warsaw
Reports from Essen indicate trains with heavy artillery departed Crupp factory for the front on the Dzura. A Rome dispatch notes Turkish forces evacuated Adrianople and moved to the Chatalja lines. Montenegrin troops are said to have occupied the Albanian Adriatic port of San Giovanni De Medua.
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Amsterdam
Essen
Crupp
Dzura
Warsaw
London
A_ Central News
Rome
Adrianople
Chatalja
San Giovanni de Medua
Adriatic Sea
President Wilson Enjoys Quiet Summer Day at Cumberland
President Wilson relaxes at his summer White House in Cornish New Hampshire while maintaining constant telegraphic communication with Washington.
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Cornish
N. H
Wilson
White House
Washington
Carriers Earn Dimes and Smiles in First Collections
The Decatur Daily carriers clear their first week since starting their routes. They expect up to two dollars today and over four dollars for top earners. A carrier contest grows warmer as more boys move up, with prizes on display at Buttrey, Echols, and Lively & Sandlin stores.
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Decaturs
J. A. Buttrey’s
Palm Beach
J. L. Echols
Lively & Sandlin's
Harris Takes Oath as Militia Guards in Georgia Inauguration
International desk reports Georgia inaugurates Judge Nat E. Harris as governor with two militia regiments and the Governors horse guard present. Amid high tensions, threats and violent acts against the governor’s effigy continue statewide as 22 arrests are made after a crowd confronted Governor Slaton’s country home.
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Harris
International Atlanta
Governors Horse Guard
Nat E. Harris
Macon
Georgia
Slaton
Inman Park
Atlanta
Governor Slaton
Wilson to Back Friend J Bull
Washington reports a British memorandum urging a strict blockade and stating prize courts will determine cargo status. The forthcoming U S note will demand non contraband shipments to neutral ports not be detained regardless of suspected final destination.
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International News Service
Washington
Great Britain
Taggart and 125 Officials Set for July 7 Indictment Trial
Indianapolis officials led by Mayor Thomas Taggart and Mayor Bell are indicted on conspiracy charges. Judge Collins fixed July 7 for the trial date, including 125 officers and politicians in the case.
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International News Service
Indianapolis
Thomas Taggart
Bell
Collins
Storms Delay Operations Near Arras Front
Paris report notes heavy storms delaying operations on the Arras front. On Chamogne and Argonne fronts mine warfare continues to favor the French.
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International News Service
Paris
Arras Front
War Office
Chamogne and
Argonne
Motor Derby Opens At Chicago Speedway
Twenty one automobiles started the first five hundred mile motor derby at Chicago's new two mile track. Within ten minutes speed reached 107 mph and after 240 miles Resta led with an average around 96.2 mph. Porate, Grant and Vanraalte followed in order.
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International News Service
Chicago
Two Mile Speedway
Resta
Porate
Grant
Vanraalte
State sues bank over Lacy shortage goes to jury
Montgomery June 26 The state of Alabama versus the em ery Savings Bank and 1st Co case stemming from the Lacy shortage went to the jury shortly after noon today. The action seeks recovery of funds and related relief.
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International News Service
Montgomery
State of Alabama
Emery Savings Bank and
1St’ Co
Echoon
Eit Ove
Theo Lacy Testifies Before State Probe Committee
International News: Theo Lacy testified before the state's investigative committee. The session was executive and members declined to be quoted. Chairman Merritt stated she was well pleased with the outcome.
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Theo.lacy
Montgomery
Theo Lacy
Committee
State
Spislafité Today
Merrittt
Two Negroes in Alabama Tragedy on McCartney Street
Will Harris, a Negro, killed Bob Buffington, a fellow worker, with a shovel on McCartney Street near the North Alabama Traction Company yard. Harris claims self defense after Buffington attacked with a knife. Harris was arrested at his boarding house and jailed. Buffington was respected as an honest employee.
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Bob Buffington
Will Harris
North Alabama Traction Company
Buffington
Harris
McCartney Street
Daily
Beasley
Hill
Traction Company
British Aviators Blow Up German Ammunition Depot
Paris reports British aviators destroyed a large German munitions depot near Roulers. Many soldiers killed in the blast. The raid also hit an ammunition train, reportedly killing 40 German soldiers.
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International News Service
Paris
Roulers
Committees to Hold Joint Session in Birmingham This Week
Three recess committees of the legislature plan a joint session in Birmingham during the coming week. Remaining detail work will be delegated to subcommittees in Montgomery.
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International News Service
Birmingham
Montgomery
Two Black Men Plead Guilty in Limestone County Cow Theft
Bob Garret and Abe Hicks were arraigned before Judge Wert this morning for alleged cow theft in Limestone County. Garret pleaded guilty and received 11 months and 15 days. Hicks was fined after entering a guilty plea.
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Bob Garret
Abe Hicks
Limestone County
Wert
Garret
Hicks
Knives and Guns Drawn in Chicago Station Riot
Twenty three Servian reservists and other travelers were detained at Dearborn station after a train was stopped en route to Canada. US deputies and police faced a riot as fears of German spy activity spread. weapons were drawn and calm restored.
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Chicago
Dearborn
U. S
Canada
Europe
Nashville Seeks Receivership Over City Treasury Scandal
Nashville faces a municipal scandal as Comptroller Miles Burns files suit with others to place the city in receivership amid missing city records and alleged thefts from the treasury. Treasurer Charles Myers is jailed on a warrant, released on bond, with an audit ongoing and more books reported missing.
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Nashville
Chancery Court
City
Charles Myers
Miles Burns
Burns
Myers
City of
City Revenue Department
James Cameron
Cameron
Treasurer's Office
Comptroller’s Office
Thaw Defense to Close Evidence Monday in Nesbitt Case
New York June 26 The defense is expected to conclude its evidence on Monday in the Harry K Thaw case Evelyn Nesbitt Thaw has cancelled her stage engagements and returned to New York Process servers are seeking her but her location is unknown.
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International News Service
New York
Harry K. Thaw
Evelyn Nesbitt Thaw
Austria Begins Her Offensive Frontier Clash Opens
Rome reports Austria has begun a counter offensive against Italian forces on the frontier. Four new Austro-Hungarian corps have joined the armies, lifting enemy strength to nearly 500000.
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International News Service
Rome
Austria
Italy
Cowart Case Postponed In Embezzlement Hearing
Montgomery june 26 preliminary hearing for Lee Cowart former immigration commissioner charged with embezzling 650 dollars was continued to july 6 on state motion.
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International News Service
Montgomery
Lee Cowart
Unhappy Married Life Ends in Tragedy Near Trinity
John Terry shot his wife at their country home near Trinity and killed himself. Mrs. Terry had filed a divorce suit in 1912 in Lawrence County, settled out of court for 400 dollars, plus a 60 acre land deed. Rumors say Terry hid about 2000 dollars in bank funds and possible alimony disputes fueled tensions.
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John Terry
Trinity
Terry
Lawrence County
Troup & Nix
Nix
Exoe
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