Earl Kitchener Sinks With Hampshire Off Orkneys
London reports Earl Kitchener British war minister and staff aboard HMS Hampshire sunk off the Orkneys after a mine or torpedo strike. Four boats left the ship as heavy seas hampered rescue efforts. survival chances were declared very slim. Admiral Jellicoe confirmed the loss and noted Kitchener was en route to Russia.
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London
David Lloyd George
Yuan Shi Kai Dies in Peking as Li Yuan Hung Slated to Succeed
President Yuan Shi kai of the Chinese republic died in Peking after a days long illness. Premier informs vice president Li Yuan Hung of succession. The death eases the political crisis and aligns with southern leaders' demands. The article also recalls Kitchener's WWI leadership and Britain's rapid army expansion.
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Yuan Shi-Kai
Associated Press
Peking
Li Yuan Hung
ALL ENGLAND TODAY MOURNS KITCHENER
Great Britain mourns Field Marshall Earl Kitchener aboard the Hampshire after a sinking off the Orkneys. He and his staff were en route to Russia to confer on a planned offensive. The text notes grim casualty fears and widespread public mourning.
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France
Robertson
Marshal French
Fort Witchener
England
Earl Kitchener
ALL England Today
Kitchener
Associated Press
Great Britain
Earl Kitchens
British War Office
Hampshire
Orknew Islands
Lord Kitchener
Rrussia
Archancel
Bitter fight over Haynes leaving High Point schools for Birmingham college
Chicago dispatchs report Thornwell Haynes, longtime High Point North Carolina school superintendent since 1911, elected president of Birmingham College. City officials and residents react with surprise as council plans to decide on his successor.
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Thornwell Haynes
Birmingham College
Associated Press
Alabama
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High Point
Rouen
France
Vlndivotek
Singapore
Birmingham
Southern Alabama Methodist Conference
Hu Man
South Carolna
Wetford College
Vanderiile University
Presdent Machinley
Vladivostok
Nanking
China
Far East
Comsul Genera
Mir Haynes
South Carolina
Hieh Point
Ives
Ythornwell Haynes
Hinds
Epie
Eit
Wesley Memrial
Sundar
Gilbert Row Saial
New Carolin
Hayvros
Schoauls
State Election Board Faces Delayed Canvass of Primary
Analeigh June 6 The state board of elections met to canvass the primary votes from last Saturday. Due to long ballots and slow county canvassing boards the board expects to finish by Friday. Unofficial results show little change. a second primary for attorney general may not be needed. J. S. Manning appears to hold a majority on unofficial figures, though official counts will decide.
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George W. Perkins
Roose
See
Oi Remuilt
Peare Juste Hughes
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Hughes
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Roosevelt
Republix
Louay
Congress Hotel
Roosevelt Boosters
State Board of Elections
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Manning
Mississippi Tornado Kills Eight in Jackson Area
Eight persons were killed in a Mississippi tornado near Jackson today. Two white and six Black victims died as 36 others were injured and nearly 250 homes were destroyed or demolished in the early morning disaster.
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Asme
Weather Forecast Notes Showers and Thunderstorms Tonight
The forecast calls for showers and thunder storms tonight with additional chances on Wednesday. Locally unsettled conditions may bring brief, scattered rain and possible thunder.
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