World War Fronts See Heavy Fighting Across Eastern Europe
Berlin reports German and Austrian forces press the Russians in northeastern Galicia and Russian Poland toward the river Bug as Russian retreat continues from the Vistula region. French and Austrian actions around the Italian front show artillery activity in the Tyrol and Trentino with slow Italian gains on the Isonzo amid weather hindrances.
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London
Galieia
Russian Poland
Bug
Teutonic
Delenter
Halles
Rosa
Galleta
Necholas
Tyrol
Trentino
Italy
Isonzo
Bulgarias Plans and Balkans Diplomacy Reported
A special dispatch from the Balkans says Bulgaria is not yielding territory offered by the Entente and Turkey hopes to conciliate its neighbor. Reports from Berlin discuss Bethmann-Hollweg Jagow talks with Burian and note uncertain future policy of Russia and Bulgaria. The quadruple entente’s hopes for Romania and Bulgaria military support are seen as diminished.
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Bulgaria
London
Bulgariy
Turkey
Constantinople
Italy
Cologne
Germany
Bevia
Londonj
Whitocellor
von Bethmann
Heavy fighting reported near Arras region
The French official statement says heavy cannonade and infantry actions north of Arras last night. Forces to the north at Curleul chateau made light progress while a German attack at Charet Rouge was repulsed. In the Vosges a German attempt to strike again east of Motoral was checked.
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Curleul
Cbaret Rouge
Vosges
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Submarine H-3 Runs Aground Off Point Sur
United States submarine H-3 wedged between two rocks off Point Sur 150 miles south of San Francisco. The Harvard steamer wirelessed that the vessel is in no immediate danger and will reach safe waters without aid. Lt Newton reported the sub intact and not submerged. the McCulloon cutter was sent but turned back after an inaudible signal. The H-3 was en route with H-1 and H-8 to join a Pacific exposition convoy.
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Point Sur
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Harvard
W. F. Newton
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United States Coast Guard
McCulloon
San Diego
Cadets Must Testify in Naval Academy Inquiry
In inapulse Maryland on June 20 the government pressed the right to compel cadets at the naval academy to testify in the cribbing inquiry during today’s naval events session. The matter was ruled by the senate.
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Inapulse
Naval Academy
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Senue
Wilson to Rest Until German Reply Arrives
At the White House President Wilson planned to remain at Cornish New Mexico until the German reply to the second American note on submarine warfare was received. The White House had no definite information on the date.
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Washington
White House
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Cornish
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White Gun
Russia readies new battle line along Gaila Lipa
London reports the Russian center in Galicia reforming behind the Guila Lipa to resist a Dniester drive as Austro German pressure grows. Russians retreat from the Dniester region and fight along the Gaila Lipa while Teutons press north of Lemberg and in Galicia with renewed vigor.
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Galicia
Guila Lipa
von Linsingen
Dniester
Lem
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Grand Duke
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Lemberg
von Lipsingen
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Halics
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Arras
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Operaione
Russians Driven Back To Their Own Soil Now
Berlin reports that Austro German forces reached Russian territory north of Lem perg with General Von Lingingen driving the Russians across the Goila Lipa toward the Dniester. The note details French and German actions in western and eastern theaters and notes advances near Kamionka and Tomaszow as Russian positions retreat.
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London
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von Lingingen
Goila Lipa
Dniester
Halles
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Bethune-Arras
Meune
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Condron
Soissons
von Linsingen
Halics
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Gaila Lipa
Praemyalun
Kamionka
French Front Battles Reported Across Northern Artois and Argonne
Paris reports a thin afternoon of fighting to the north of Artois near Bauchesant and Neuville with infantry actions along the Angres Ablain road. In the Argonne at Bagatelle, torpedoes and hand grenades were used. A German attack in Vouges pushed back our posts as we counterattacked and partially reoccupied the line.
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Paris
French War Office
Arraie
Bauchesant
Neuville
Angres
Ablaln
Argonne
Bagatelle
Vouges
Gervank
Italy to Assist in Dardanelles Battle
Berlin reports Italian newspapers say Italy will join the Dardanelles operation by sending a fleet under the Duke of Abruzzi to free British ships for other tasks. Turkish war entry is said imminent as Italy allegedly breaks diplomatic ties and plans troops to the Dardanelles amid French and British pressure.
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Dardanelles
Berlin
Sayville
Duke of Abrunzi
Turkey
Paris
President to take brief July rest at Cornish
Washington reports indicate the president plans a short vacation in July at Cornish contingent on receiving Germany's reply. He will return to Washington around that time and may return to Cornish for further rest if feasible. Secretary Lansing was expected to visit Amherst for possible talks, but no meeting is planned.
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Washington
Cornish
White House
Germany
Wilson
Iowa
Frisco
Lansing
Amherst
Mass
Seamen Act Repeal Call Urged by New York Port Group
The Maritime Association of the Port of New York with 809 members seeks a special session of Congress to repeal the new Seamen Act. They argue enforcement will be disastrous, provisions impracticable, and shipping interests require urgent action before the law takes effect. Copies go to other Atlantic coast commercial bodies.
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Maritime Association of the Port of
Domeastic
Todey
Wilson
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Seamen's Sea
Congress
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Atlantic Sce
Carranza Admits Gonzales Defeat Amid Mexican Conflict
General Carranza telegraphs that further assault on Mexico City is delayed as General Gonzalez seeks to avoid a city battle. Zapata forces reportedly defeated Gonzalez, with 25 000 Zapatistas gathering to block Carranza's advance while diplomats move to protect non combatants. Refugees from the capital reach Gonzalez's camp southeast of the city.
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Carranza
Mexico City
Gonzales
Zapata
Cuernavaca
Carranagi
Vera Cruz
Zapatistas
Vers Cruz
Attorney Faces Conspiracy Charges In Pittsburgh Incident
Pittsburgh report states attorney Thomas G. Forney of Washington and waiter George McHenry are held on charges of attempting the life of Forney's father in law F. T. Schneider. Police say Forney will face conspiracy charges, and Henry G. Carlisle, arrested in Atlantic City, may also be charged.
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Pittsburgh
Thomas G. Forney
Washington
George McHenry
Dlef
Forney
F. T. Schneider
Heniy G. Carlisle
Atlantic City
State to Kill Seals Blocking Salmon at Puget Sound
Washington state declared war on seals blocking salmon entering Puget Sound. The state fish commission will shoot seals in the water and dynamite rocks where seals bask to protect spawning salmon. The seals are not fur bearing.
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Feaille
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State of Washington
Puget Sound
State Fish Commission
Mexican general plans Juarez security boost
El Paso reports Gen Manuel Banda, by General Villa, to study Juarez conditions. Banda may urge 1000 more troops with artillery. Gen Tomas Ornelas increases Juarez patrols and guards, while Mexican secret service doubles surveillance of suspicious individuals to deter armed bands from the United States.
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Texas
Jigrez
Manuel Banda
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Juarez
Banda
Vile
Tomas Ornelas
United States
City
Railroad Unions Plan Amalgamation Drive in Denver
William G. Lee president of the Brotherhood of Railway Trainmen told a Denver meeting that the four largest railroad unions the trainmen conductors engineers and firemen would form no practical amalgamation for disputes yet would unite in demands for higher wages and an eight hour day.
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Col
William G. Lee
Brotherhood of Railway Trainmen
Brotherhood
Enaiergn
Angeles Denies Part in Pro Huerta Revolt
General Felipe Angeles arrived in Washington to deny involvement in the Huerta revolt. He will make a public statement detailing his ties to General Villa and may address his son. En route, Enrique Llorente stated Angeles would refute the conspiracy claims and explain relations with Villa.
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Felipe Angeles
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Angeles
Enrique
Lirerente
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Porter Charlton Hearing Set After Further Mental Exam
The trial of Porter Charlton, extradited from the United States, is postponed from July 4 to next autumn to allow mental experts to conduct a further examination. He is charged with ordering his wife’s death at their villa in 1910.
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Porter Charlton
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Charlten
Huerta Leaders Under Surveillance In El Paso
In El Paso on June 29 authorities weigh the chance of more arrests of Mexican leaders and the start of new revolutionary activity across the border. Generals Victoriano Huerta and Pascual Orozco await trial for alleged neutrality violations as many former Mexican generals appear in the border city. Some believe Huerta may advise rather than lead any immediate action.
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Tex
United States
Victoriano Huerta
Pascualrogco
George Oliver
Mexico
el Paso
Gadherénta
Huerta
New Revolutionary Movement
Thaw Not Insane Says New Hampshire Expert
Dr. Charles H. Bancroft head of the New Hampshire state hospital testified that Thaw’s act against Stanford White was impulsive not a product of paranoia. He said Thaw knew White antagonized him and he acted from jealousy and a craving for revenge, not from a diseased mind.
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Charles H. Bancroft
New Hampshire State Hospital
Harry K. Thin
New Hmpshire
Opinhod
Bancroft
Stanford White
Pancroft
Mr. White
Thaw
White
Hocker
Pegret
Canadian Premier to Confer With English Authorities
Ottawa dispatch reports Sir Robert Borden leaving for New York to discuss war finance overseas command and shell production with Britain. Gen. Hughes may join later as talks focus on Canada’s war efforts and production needs.
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Robert I. Borden
Canada
New York
Robert
Waghind
Missouri Supreme Court Sides With Railroad on Excess Fare Case
The Missouri Supreme Court sustained the demurrer of the Alton Railroad against the state’s suit to recover over 2 million dollars in alleged excess freight charges. The decision narrows the state’s ability to pursue a large freight overcharge claim and affects how refunds may be pursued in similar cases.
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Missouri Supreme Court
H Alton Railroad
Evacuations Rise as Zapata Forces Move to Relocate
A Galveston report notes Zapata government archives removed from Mexico City to Cuernavaca for transport to the capital. Diplomats warn of protests as Zapatista actions prompt heightened tension.
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Italians Capture Mountain Passes in Alpine Campaign
Rome reports Italian forces fighting through passes over 5000 feet to enter Austrian territory south of Riva on Lake Garda. Bombardment of Malborghette continues as troops toil through treacherous peaks with artillery moved by donkey, mule, and up many paths, aided by mountain climbers including women.
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Austria
Trieste
Vienna
Riva
Lake Garda
Malborghetta
Tarvis
Malta
Dynamite Found Near Canada Arms Plant in Quebec
In Quebec on June 30 authorities investigated the discovery of 50 sticks of dynamite buried near the Mercier Machinery shops in Shaw Park, Levin. The site was slated to receive a contract for ammunition from the British government.
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Quebec
Mercier
Shaw Park
Levin
Alleged Attacker Granted Rehearing in 1914 Case
The Missouri Supreme Court reversed and remanded the state case against Vick Gueringer, convicted in Kansas City for attacking Gertrude Shicher in March 1914. The court found fault with the trial judge allowing only 16 minutes to file a motion for a new trial.
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Jefferson City
Supreme Court
Toilay
Vick Gueringer
Kansas City
Gertrude Shicher
Gueringer
Missouri Zinc Mine Workers Strike Near Webb City Area
Joplin Missouri June 29 Virtually all the large zinc mines of the Webb City Carterville district remained idle as about 1000 miners refused to work unless wage increases are granted. Workers contend operators are getting higher prices for the metal and call for more pay.
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Joplin
Webb Iity- Carterville, District
Labor Questions Prompt Convention on U S Labor Officials
Detroit June 20 delegates debated industrial progress in New England and labor conditions in the South. The convention focused on directing actions of federal labor officials and related agencies in the United States.
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Detroit
Mich
Induntrink
New England
South
United States
England and Wales Urban Population Shift Report
A fragmented note reports changes in urban population shares in England and Wales. It mentions rising urban figures and decreasing rural dwellers, with unclear attribution to a named official or agency and no clear dates or locations.
Two Syndicates Bid for New York City Bonds
Two syndicates formed to bid on 71 million dollars in 4 percent New York City bonds. One group was led by J P Morgan and the other by Kuhn, Loeb & Co.
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New York
New York City
J. P. Morgan
Kubr, Loeb & Co
Big Meat Gamble Nets 19 Million for Speculators
A New York Chicago investor group including major meat packers has earned over 15 million in profits on wartime meat supplies to Europe. Frozen Argentina beef cost 11 cents a pound and sold at 123 cents to Britain France and others. four steamers carried 5,909,000 pounds each during a recent 10 day window. The Beef Trust also profited on eggs and cheese with substantial margins, while Australasian mutton shipments to England via Panama boost gains for speculators.
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New York
Chicago
Europe
Argentina
America
Beef Trust
Britain
France
Germany
Mediterranean
Italy
Wat
Trieste
Adriatic
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Fineland
Wisconsin
United States
Australia
New Zealand
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England
Panama Canal
Suez Canal
Yor
United States Rebuffs Germany in Prize Court Dispute
The note released by the U S government accuses Germany of denying liability for the sinking of the ship Wilfrid Rye and rejects prize court proceedings as binding. It asserts the 1882 treaty supports direct negotiations and disputes Germany’s claim on contraband destruction and indemnity. The document also explicitly rejects admission of submarine warfare rights to prevent future submarine attacks on American vessels.
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Washington
Foreign Office
United States
Germany
Pod
Wiflun
Rye
Witral
Pring Eltel Friedrich
Goran
Cenmany
Bank Call Issued For National Banks Wednesday
Washington dispatch reports the comptroller of the currency issued a call for the condition of all national banks at the close of business Wednesday June 25. The notice directs banks to file reports detailing assets liabilities and capital as of the close of business that day.
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Washington
Becker Clemency Hearing Sought Ahead of July Execution
New York June 2 counsel for Charles Becker will meet Governor Whitman on Thursday to apply for a clemency hearing. Becker's execution for the murder of Herman Rosenthal had been set for the week beginning July 1.
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Whitman Dn Alan
Becker
Herman Rosenthal
Besginning
Lincoln Prepares Big Reception for Bryan
Lincoln Nebraska June 2 William Bryan accompanied by Brew Bryan greeted by a large crowd of townspeople and an escort. Mayor Charles W Bryan and family visit during a day in the city with plans for an open meeting on peace and two talks in San Francisco later.
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Bryan
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