Russians Driven Back Within Their Frontiers
A June dispatch charting the collapse of the Lemberg defense as German forces seize the city aided by Kaiser Wilhelm. Reports claim Russians are retreating across frontiers, with Galicia oil, coal, and metal resources reopening under Austrian control. London and Berlin fronts note renewed drives toward Paris and renewed Dardanelles bombardments.
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German air raids claim immense destruction at Armstrong works
Advices report German aircraft bombed the Armstrong works at South Shields on June 15 and 16 destroying the navy yard and arsenal. The damage is described as enormous with seventeen killed and forty injured. British censor reportedly suppressed the news. The other item notes the harvester trust case reopening in the US Supreme Court with new arguments slated for October.
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Noted Democratic Boss Indicted in 1914 Election Frauds
Indianapolis June 24 One hundred persons including several high in party councils have been indicted by the Marion county grand jury for alleged conspiracy in connection with the November 1914 election frauds. Ninety-two indicted men have surrendered and been released on bonds. Indicted include Thomas Taggart the Democratic politician and national committeeman Mayor Bell of Indianapolis and Chief of Police Perrott Taggart and Bell have surrendered and are free on bonds of 5000 and 10000 respectively.
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South African Rebel Sentenced in British Trial
General DeWet, Boer leader of the rebellion, found guilty of treason and sentenced to six years in prison and a $10,000 fine. In Washington, Mrs. Wilson marks the eve of the couple’s 30th wedding anniversary.
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Lansing Named Permanent Secretary of State
President Wilson announced the appointment of Robert Lansing as permanent secretary of state to succeed William Jennings Bryan who recently resigned. Lansing was chosen shortly before the President departed for his summer home in Cornish New Hampshire. The President will visit New York en route and stay until July 5. All foreign governments have been notified.
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Germans Reply to Wilson Note on British Blockade Topics
Berlin forecasts a German reply stating it fights for freedom and seeks neutrality protection. Germany may negotiate a modified submarine war with U S mediation, and possibly address flag use. Berlin reports emissary Meyer Gerhard reviews points with Chancellor Bethmann Hollweg as Kaiser Wilhelm plans talks before policy stance. The Tagesspiegel suspends publication amid Lusitania note criticism.
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Germans Suspected in Canadian Outrages at Windsor Bombing
In Windsor Ont on June 21 the Peabody company factory making 115000 British uniforms suffered a partial wreck from a bomb. Dynamite sticks found under the armory suggest German involvement. Recruits for the army were sleeping nearby.
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Bryan to Seek Nebraska Senate Seat
Shington Williams J reports Bryan will run for the Nebraska Senate in the upcoming election. Details are sparse but confirm a June 2 filing or announcement is anticipated. The move positions Bryan as a notable candidate in state politics with potential primary and general election implications.
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United States Cruser Washington dispatched to Haiti revolt
The United States cruiser Washington has been dispatched to Haiti in response to a new revolution breaking out there. Secretary Redfield notes opposition to granting a request in Alaska, and the memo discusses full control in that region.
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Earthquake in Mexico Triggers Martial Law Terrible Aftermath
San Francisco dispatch reports three earthquake shocks causing a reign of terror with martial law declared at Calexico and Mexicola. Many buildings lie in ruins and dozens are killed while General Villa forces man Mexicola.
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Sensational Tribune retracts Gerhard identity tale
The New York Tribune reprints part of a sensational report claiming Anton Meyer Gerhard was Dr Alfred Meyer of the German privy council. The note notes Gerhard arrived in Berlin from Washington. Dynamite found on Andrew Carnegie's Fifth Avenue home doorstep.
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British Cruiser Damaged and Allied War Bulletins
War bulletins report a British cruiser struck by a torpedo amid unclear details with no Turkish vessels sunk. Russians sink two Turkish sailing vessels in the Black Sea. seven German submarines enter the Mediterranean via the Strait of Gibraltar. Large British steamships torpedoed and sunk off the coast. British House of Commons backs a 50 billion pound budget measure. French advances on the west front and Russian repulsion of Germans near St Urbain. Also notes German losses in East Prussia, Allied demands on Bulgaria, and Greeks’ potential entry. Executions of spies and Serbian Durazzo advance. Germans cross the Dniester south of Lemberg.
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Road Camp to Be Spotless Town
Seward June 23 A presidential order was issued for the public sale of town lots at Ship Creek, hub of government rail construction. The town is to be incorporated immediately, with no gambling or liquor sales allowed and immoral resorts banned. Washington June 24 Revenues for the current fiscal year are projected to show a shortfall of 30 million dollars.
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Hostile Aviators Battle Over Albech
French and German aviators clashed at ten thousand feet above Albech. The French pilot forced the German from the sky but his own craft plunged and he escaped probable death in a dramatic high altitude duel in Paris dated June 20.
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Mobs in Petrograd Wreck German Property
In Petrograd on June 21 during anti German demonstrations mobs damaged about 20 million dollars of German property. The rioters wrecked five hundred stores and two hundred private residences.
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Ex-Bandit Al Jennings Converts to Evangelist Work
Glendale Cal June 2 Al Jennings once a notorious Oklahoma bandit and former gubernatorial candidate has become an evangelist. He has begun religious meetings in Glendale drawing crowds of curious residents to hear his message and witness the revival.
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Spanish Government in Need of War Sinews
Madrid June 23 cabinet resigns over failure to secure government loan. June 25 King Alfonso asks cabinet to stay, resignations may be withdrawn. Beaver and Washburn passengers arrived Dikeman died last evening. Judge Bunnell of district court visited creeks this week. Job printing at Pioneer office.
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Advance of Italians Meeting With Check
Italian advances on multiple fronts are checked with heavy artillery fire in the Carnic Alps Isonzo operations see mixed gains and Austrian resistance. Italy reports progress elsewhere as air raids are feared and weather hampers action. Major bombardments threaten Dunkirk as a Canadian battalion near Lebas is reportedly annihilated.
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Warning to Mexico Shapes Foreigners in Disturbed Mexico
State Department dispatch warns that foreigners in Mexico must be protected amid clashes between Carranza and Zapata forces over Mexico City. Carranza rejects Villa as pacifier, vows to fight Villa instead. Villa government says it backs pacification plans but fears American Marines landing, hoping to protect foreigners in Yaqui territory.
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Governor Slaton Commutes Frank’s Death Sentence
Georgia governor Slaton orders imprisonment instead of hanging Frank in Atlanta after mob pressure. Milledgeville prison guards and state militia mobilized as protests erupt over commuting the murderer's sentence in the Mary Phagan case.
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Pruc Hiss
Lew Epatsh
Jury Imprecision Corrected for Thursday Call
An erratum clarifies that jurors are summoned to appear at the court on Thursday, July 1, at 10. The notice corrects an earlier misprint that stated Monday as the juror date and corrects the phrase about the petit jury for the district call.
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