Nomination Day Favors Hughes or Roosevelt Allies
In Chicago both Roosevelt and Hughes camps have yet to agree on a single nominee as conventions open. Hughes backers predict a first ballot win around 300 votes with strong May Florida and Rhode Island support. Roosevelt managers press for early expression. Leaders warn no firm unity amid party divisions as talks continue.
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Belgians Advance in German East Africa
Avre June 6 The Belgian forces operating in German East Africa have penetrated about 120 miles into the region since April and continue to press the German defenses as they advance their position.
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Admiral Kitchener Lost At Sea On Hampshire
London reports the British admiralty gave up hope for Earl Kitchener after the Hampshire sank near the Orkneys. He and his staff were aboard en route to Archangel, believed to have struck a mine. Four boats were seen leaving the ship but no trace of remains or bodies was found. Crowds in London mourn the general as questions arise about escort and anti submarine protection.
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Kaiser promotes Scheer and lauds naval victory
Kaiser promotes Vice Admiral Scheer to admiral and honors him for the North Sea battle. The Kaiser and Scheer decorate German sailors' graves with wreaths. Vice Admiral Hopper receives Pour le Merite. Germany celebrates and asserts naval superiority over Britain.
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Yuan Shi Kai dies. Lai Yuen Hung poised to assume Chinese presidency
Yuan Shi Kai is dead after a weeks long illness. Premier Tuan Chi Jue informs Vice-President Lai Yuen Hung of succession. Lai Yuen Hang backed by southern leaders, seen as sympathetic to rebel movements. The 52 year old commander helped lead revolutionary forces at Wu Chang and Shanghai peace talks after the Manchu abdication. News sparked rejoicing in San Francisco and Seattle among opponents of Yuan. Gus Conrad travels from Tolovana and plans departure for Tolstol soon.
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Tornadoes Sweep Missouri Arkansas and Tennessee Killing and Damaging
A fierce storm and tornado outbreak across Missouri Arkansas and Tennessee leaves many dead and injured. Reports from Memphis and Jackson cite drownings and injuries aboard ships and in the city as property losses reach into thousands. Hebe Springs Hot Springs Cabot Judsonia Stoddard and nearby areas report extensive damage and rising casualty counts.
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Tornado Toll Report From Fordyce Arkansas
June reports estimate 600000 will not cover the damage and the death and injury toll may exceed 259. Fordyce Arkansas and Memphis dispatchers say rebuilding is underway as communications are restored after the Sunday tornado.
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Battle near Fort Vaux muddled French defense holds
Paris reports Fort Vaux remains in French hands as German assaults on Verdun continue fierce. Reinforcements rush through ravines between Vaux and Damloup while two German charges fail with heavy losses. Combined French and German casualties in the past week run into hundreds of thousands.
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Incited Murder Guilty in U S Mail Plot
Ricardo Flores Magon once allied with Pancho Villa and brother of Enrique Magon was found guilty of using the United States mails to incite murder and revolution. Both brothers have served prison terms for breaking neutrality laws and Magon faces maximum sentence.
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Pancho Villa
Enrique Magon
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Charlie Watson Reaches Bedrock Down 186 Feet
Advices from Chatanika report Charlie Watson reached bedrock after drilling 186 feet. He is now constructing square sheds at the site.
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Chatanika
Sudden Russian Advance Wins on Galician Front
June 6 report says Russia launched a heavy attack across a wide Galician front. Romanian and Austrian forces suffered notable losses as Russian troops moved forward, seizing trenches and forcing Austrian defense back. Reinforcements to General Brussiloff rushed as Russians vow continued zeal.
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Americans Kill Nine Rebels in Santo Domingo Landing
Reports from the War Department say American landing forces in Santo Domingo killed nine rebels near Fonda Verratas as two marine troops landed and move to quell the uprising with swift action expected.
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OYNT LEAVES FOR THE UPPER TANANA
Charles Joynt departs Fairbanks this morning for a trip up the Tanana river with a partner and a third man joining along the way. He expects to return to Fairbanks by the first of next month, though the destination is kept secret.
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