Earthquake Rips Imperial Valley Five Killed In Mexico
Seismic shocks devastate Calexico and surrounding towns. Five died as walls collapsed in Mexicali before dawn. The Imperial Valley Irrigation System largely survived the quake and authorities report widespread damage to buildings, utilities, and roads across Calexico El Centro Calipatria and Heber. Electric services faltered and fires sparked as residents sought open spaces and safety.
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Imperial Valley
California
Jeft
Calipatria
Niland
Mexical
Hotel Ie
Telegraph and Telephone Company
Slice
Tlephone Company
Yura
Barbers Worth
el Centro
Delta Mercantile Company
Mary Smith
Heber
Pearl Emery
First National Bank
Hebe
Mitalia
John Betts
French and German Lines See-Saw as War Rages Across Lorraine
Reports from London recount fierce fighting along the Arras to Souches corridor with French and German counterattacks. British dispatches describe Dunkirk bombardment, Belgian trench gains, and heavy loss of life, as both sides claim local successes and renewed offensives in Lorraine and Alsace.
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France
Dunkirk
Lorraine
St. George
Arras
Bouchez
Agalfi
Queenevier Farm
Argonne
Binarville
Vienne-La Chateau
Reiillon
Rembole
Lematrey
Parroy
Feeht
Metseral
Anlaswasaun
Sondernach
Fecht
Alsace
Dixmude
Neuville
Champagne
Perthes
Meuse
Tyrol Front Pressure Grows Amid Frontline Actions
Reports from Rome and Geneva detail Italian gains in the San Pellegrino valley and upper Cordevale, with reconnoitered entrenched lines in place. Night alarms on the Isonzo front persist as Austrians renew efforts near Plava and Freikofel, despite harsh weather and heavy artillery.
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Via Paria
Tyrol Trentino
San Pellegrino
Ponte Casa
Cordevale
Carnia
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Freikofel
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Ison Fo Ot Plava
Geneva
Paria
Laibach
Gor Aia
Plava
Lalbach
Eugene
Italy
Gorizia- Trieste
Timber options explored by expert in British North era
An expert discusses several timber possibilities during the British North period. The remarks consider how different wood types could suit construction and design, outlining practical choices and potential outcomes.
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British North
Profitable Peace Desired by Kaiser
Paris reports extracts from a letter said to be from the emperor to Havarian court circles and published in Spain. The emperor is quoted on peace as a preparation for the future and as a signable measure if desired, noting the empire’s growth beyond present limits.
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Paris
Spain
Shells Shells More Shells Cry Armies Across Europe
London reports David Lloyd George, minister of munitions, urges mass production of munitions after Boulogne talks with Albert Thomas. Dispatches say French and English fronts demand far more shells to sustain offensives. The Times notes shell output rising, Russian retreat cited, and warns of a world redeemed by shells.
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David Lloyd- George
Boulogne
Albert Thomas
Times
France
England
Woevre
Gallela
Helen Boyle Seeks Pardon In Kidnapping Case
Harrisburg Pa June 22 Among pardons for consideration today is Mrs Helen Boyle serving 26 years in Western Pennsylvania Penitentiary for complicity in the Billy Whitla kidnapping from Sharon Pa in March 1909 Her husband James Boyle is serving a life sentence for his part in the crime.
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State Board of Pardons
Helen Boyle
Western Pennsylvania
Billy Whitla
Sharon
James Boyle
Telegraphers Convene in Rochester for Annual Convention
Rochester June 2 delegates gather for the 17th annual convention of the International Association of Railway Telegraph Superintendents. The meeting was called to order this morning by First Vice President E K Keenan of New York Central Lines West.
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Rochester
Mth
Internation Association of Railway Telegraph
EK. C. Keenan
New York Central Lines
Trade balance data reported at cabinet meet
Washington June 22 Secretary Redfield announced at the cabinet meeting that the total trade balance in favor of the United States on June 1 was 000. He predicted favorable trends for the final year pending further data and analysis.
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Washington
Redfield
Red Cross releases totals of war casualties by power
The Red Cross discloses total war losses through six months of fighting, with daily averages and breakdowns by Russia France Great Britain Austria Hungary and other powers. figures include killed wounded and prisoners and note missing national totals not included due to unavailable data.
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Colon
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Klegier
Imperial
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Vodt
Germany
Austria
France
Great Britain
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Hungary
Militia Guards Governor as Frank Case Turmoil Dwindles in Georgia
Georgia militia remains posted near Governor Slaton’s home after yesterday’s mob scenes. Authorities end martial law and crowds disperse as the Frank commutation reaction cools, with arrests in the city and the governor’s supporters pondering next steps.
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Atlanta
Zjtine Co
Courify
Frank
Vicini
Linton
Adana
Slaton
Capitol
Germany Suspends Radical Newspaper Over Submarine War Claims
Berlin reports that the German authorities suspended the Tages Zeitung for an indefinite period after a Count Von Reventlow article questioned international law in submarine warfare. The move signals Berlin’s desire to ease strained German American relations amid heated pressCriticism.
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London
Tages Zeitung
Count von Revention
Amé
Rica
Count von Reventlow
Pera
America
Spanish Cabinet Resigns Over Facing Loan Shortfall
Madrid reports the Spanish cabinet forced to resign after a government stumble over el recon. The loan activity was weak with only a fraction subscribed, prompting calls of a vote of lack of confidence.
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Madrid
Apolo
Via Paria
el Recon
Third Degree 5 Used on Suspect in Warden’s Wife Murder
Joliet June 29 officials expected today to learn the convict accused in the murder of Warden Allen’s wife. Campbell, a trusted servant, led deputies to suspect but denied a confession after being subjected to third degree interrogation. Funeral services for Mrs. Allen were set for today at Christ Episcopal Church with Governor Dunne in attendance.
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Mra. Allen
Campbell
Allen
Mr. Allen
Christ Episcopal Church
Dunne
Sky battles in the air headline Europe war spectacle
London reports that air power will redefine the European war with a surge of biplanes and dirigibles. In six months aero plane plants in Britain and the United States produced many machines to secure British air supremacy. The Royal Air Fleet now numbers about 2 100 biplanes and 60 dirigibles. Germany accelerates air craft and airship production to challenge Britain.
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London
United States
England
War Office
House of Commons
De Wet Found Guilty on Treason Charge
General Christian De Wet a leader of the South African rebellion against the British government was found guilty of treason on eight counts. He faced trial after October 1914 actions from Orange Free State to western Transvaal and was captured near British Buchuanaland. He pleaded not guilty to treason but guilty to sedition.
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Hleemfonein
Union of South Africa
London
Christian de Wet
DeWet
Orange Free State
Western Transvaal
Wooterburg
British Buchuanaland
Minister to Dominican Republic Found Unfit for Office
Washington June 2 James M Sullivan American envoy to the Dominican Republic is deemed temperamentally unfit for the post by Senator Phelan in an investigation report though not accused of legal or dishonest acts. President Wilson has read the report and plans to release it soon as officials withheld comment.
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James M. Sulliven
Dominican Republic
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Phelan
Ites
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British Steamer Carlebrook Sunk by German Submarine
London reports the British steamer Carlebrook of Glasgow from Montreal to Leith was sunk by gunfire from a German submarine on June 21 a point forty miles north of Kinnulide head. Eleven crewmen were rescued while thirteen remain unaccounted for awaiting news from the scene.
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Carlebrook
Glasgow
Montreal
Leith
Beotland
Wre
Kinnulide Head
Reservists Arrested En Route to England
Six to seven men alleged to be U S reserve forces were arrested in New York by Justice Department agents while traveling to England.
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New York
San Francisco
Department of Justice
England
Germans and Austrians near Lemberg advance against Russians
Reports from London and Petrograd describe Austro German forces pressing toward Lemberg Galicia with heavy artillery. Russians may evacuate the city as German lines push from Grodek lakes toward the Dneister. Germans hold Libau as a Baltic key port under Prince Henry.
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Lemberg
Galicia
Petrograd
Grodek Lakes
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Nicholas
Aittack
Russia
Poland
Libau
Prince Henry
Prussia
Austro German assault on Russian lines near Lemberg fails
Reports from Petrograd dated June 22 indicate Austro German forces have not yet broken Russian defenses north and south of Gdrodek in the Lemberg battle. A German reinforcements influx prompts a strategic choice between holding Lemberg or preserving continental operations, risking abandonment of the Gallon capital.
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London
Gdrodek
Lemberg
Two Firemen Die As Wall Collapses In Philadelphia
Two firemen were killed and four injured when a wall toppled during a blaze at the Thomas Potter Sons & Co plant in Philadelphia. An explosion had wrecked the building, with property losses around 40 000 dollars.
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Thomas Potter Sons & Co
Alleluth
Willion James
Ehiet
Jon Hillman
O& Ladder
Indictment in Indianapolis Election Conspiracy Case
An Indiana Marion County grand jury returned an indictment charging election conspiracy bribery and blackmail involving at least 126 people across three parties. Prominent figures include Thomas Taggart Mayor Joseph Bell and Fred Barrett among others. repeaters and tampering with voting machines alleged.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Agafnet
Marion County
Thomas Taggart
Indiana
Joseph E Bell
Samuel Perrott
Fred Barrett
Robert Metzger
Board of Safety
Frank J. Baker
Bell
Foliern King
Herman Adan
Weights and Essipes
Liennis Bush
Edward Lyons
John W. Sluss
Dean M. Roberts
Terre Haute
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Jacob H. Wilkene
Oscar Merrill
Robert
Roberts
Taggart
Bond
Thomes Taggart
Sheriffs Office
Fell Hoth
Federal Grand Jury
Terre Harte
James S Rochford
Blrmt
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Board of Eafet
Noleon Hirde
William A. Metonnell
William T. Brown
Board of County Commissioners
Fecerapollo
Colonel House to Host Bryans at New Hampshire Summer Home
Washington June 23 Colonel House plans a summer residence in New Hampshire and will entertain former Secretary and Mrs Bryan at Judy House with Mr and Mrs Bryan as guests. Politicians note his closeness to the president and concern over a potential cabinet split harming renomination prospects for President Wilson.
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Colonel House
New Hampshire
Bryan
Hrgan
Ryan
Democratic Party
House
Wilbun
Marines to Haiti Advance Under Caperton Escort
Washington reports new revolutionary activity in Haiti prompts Navy to deploy Rear Admiral Caperton with Washington forces from Vera Cruz to Cape Haitien carrying 700 infantry jackets and 200 marines. The French cruiser Descartes has already landed divers in the area.
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DC. C
Malti
Navy Department
Caperton
Coilaer Washington
Vera Crag
Cape Flaitien
Descartes
Reprieve Plea Filed for Lieutenant Becker in Rosenthal Murder
New York dispatch reports Martin T. Manton leading Becker's clemency bid. The appeal seeks executive clemency from Governor Whitman as time runs out, amid hopes the state canal would abolish capital punishment.
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Charles Juecker
Merman Rosenthal
Taide Martin
TS Manton
Becker
Albany
Whitman Hoekera
Woot
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