Frye Case to Go Before German Prize Court
Berlin replies that the sinking of the American vessel William P Frye and its wheat cargo will be judged by a German prize court. Berlin insists prize court procedure is necessary for a satisfactory adjustment and confirms Germany seeks to determine legality and compensation under Prussian American treaties and international law.
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Ashington
William P. Frye
Germany
Throuc
Gerard
Berlin
State Department
England
Prinz Eitel Friedrich
Washington
Schmsteed
Turman
Prussia
German Empire
Arliie 1
Alloss
Yarlo
Wiliam Frye
Rose Street Concrete Block Work Advised for Compliance
The special street improvement committee ruled Western Construction acted in good faith but must correct two Rose Street blocks to specs. They found a hard cement base and advised removing old foundations where needed to lay five inches of concrete under brick paving. Alderman Roellig defended contractor good faith.
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Special
Common Council
A. A. Bentley
Board of Public Works
Western Construction Company
St. James Street
Rose Street
S Bradish
William B. Roellig
Italian Victory Claimed in Isonzo Front Capture of Goritz
The report notes an important Italian victory as forces capture Monfalcone and Goritz during the Isonzo battle sequence. The advance signals a turning point in the campaign and reinforces Italian gains on the front.
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Monfalcone
Isonzo
Goritz
Rome
Adriatic
Montenegro
Hersaglieri
Iam
Cadorna
Trieste
Sconzo
Roncai
Gradisca
Gorttz
Mexican political shift sparks Villista Zapatista split above clouds
Dispatches report Provisional President Garza ousted in Mexico City with Lo goz Chazaro named in Vera Cruz, suggesting a Villista Zapatista rift. Washington notes conciliatory but indefinite replies from Carranza and Villa while arms embargo and famine relief plans unfold in Mexico and U S. ojos de la política mexicana late June reflect shifting alliances and pending battles in Central Mexico.
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Washington
Mexico City
Garza
Logoz Chazaro
Vera Cruz
State Department
Villistas
Zapatistas
Chazaro
Villista
Chihuahua
Carranza
Villa
Wilson
Mexico
Silliman
Manuel Honilla
Red Cross
Garrison
Buford
Tuxpam
Wilsons Note to Berlin Defends U S Position in Lusitania Case
Ambassadors in Berlin report no reply to Washingtons note as Bryan resigns unaddressed. Wilson seeks to justify US stance by stressing Germanys duty to follow international law and protect American lives amid the Lusitania dispute. The president maintains the note targets methods of killing, not the act itself.
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Washington
Wilson
Berlin
Bryan
Lusitania
United States
Germany
Lansing
Council committee action on contracts respected in good faith
The council committee ruled that payments to contractors were made in good faith but emphasized strict adherence to established procurement rules. The panel will monitor future compliance and enforce proper procedures.
Fire destroys York Royal Army supply depot in London
Fire of mysterious origin today engulfed three acres of army supply buildings at York Royal in West London causing an estimated 500000 dollars in damage. One hundred Red Cross motor vans and 200 army service vans were destroyed in the blaze.
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London
York Royal
Red Cross
General Obregon Losing Arm Confirmed in Dispatches
Vera Cruz to the Carranza agency report that General Obregon lost his right arm in the Leon fighting with the Villistas. The confirmation arrives from multiple dispatches.
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Washington
Obregon
Villistas
Leon
Vera Cruz
Carranza
Mexican Replies Hinge on Conciliation Not Certainty
Washington expects both Villa and Carranza to seek hedging on U S demands as replies remain conciliatory but noncommittal. The tone signals willingness to negotiate while avoiding firm commitments.
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Washington
Villa
Carranza
U. S
Weather Outlook for Midwest and Plains Regions
Yesterday’s high 64 and low 48 with .79 inches precipitation. La Crosse area sees tonight showers with Friday generally fair and slightly warmer. Wisconsin expects showers tonight and Friday with warmer east portion. Minnesota mixes partly cloudy nights with showers east portion. Iowa forecasts unsettled weather with afternoon showers and warmer northeast portion. Low pressure spans from Mississippi valley to Rocky mountains and south Pacific coast. rain fell in Missouri and upper Mississippi valleys and continues toward Lake Superior. Friday should be generally fair with no major temperature change.
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la Crosse
Wisconsin
Minnesota
Iowa
Mississippi Valley
Rocky Mountain
South Pacific Coast
Missouri
Mississippi
Lake Superior
Five Autoists Drown In Saskatchewan River Tragedy
Five men drowned when their automobile plunged from a ferry into the Saskatchewan River at Outlook Saskatchewan last night. The boat crossing failed and the vehicle overturned, leaving the five occupants lost to the water.
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Winnipeg
Man
Saskatchewan
Outlook
Sask
Is House the Man to Follow Bryan
Washington report says Colonel K. M. House may be returning from England as President Wilson considers a new secretary of state. His return is seen as significant amid official silence and cabinet formation rumors.
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Washington
K. M. House
Wilson
England
White House
Wisconsin measures clash over boards merge and education reform
In Madison on June 10 the joint finance committee declined to endorse a bill to create a board of public welfare by merging the state board of health control dairy and food commission weights and measures and treasury agent. The central board of education bill advanced with amendments increasing the size to fifteen and redefining officer titles.
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Madison
Wis
Board of Public Welfare
State Board of Health
Joint Finance Committee
Senate
State Board of Control
State Dairy and Food Commission
Department of Weights and Measures
State Treasury
Central Board of Education
Hambrecht
Schindler
Commissioner of Education
Carl Hansen
Assemblyman Kubasta
Mortensen
Boards of Normal
French Recall Men From Front To Produce Shells
Paris June 16 The French government for the first time admits a shortage of ammunition. An order calls back soldiers capable of making shells from the trenches to rejoin factories. The move aims to boost war materiel output to peacetime levels, with workers released from front line service until metallurgical plants can meet demand.
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Paris
War Office
England
Normal Class of 1915 Graduates at La Crosse State Normal
One hundred forty five graduates, largest class, received diplomas from President Fasser A. Cotton. Ninety four completed regular teachers course, twenty two did college work, twenty two qualified for country teaching, nine in physical education, six with special honors. Arthur Strum led in physical education, Russell Webb in public speaking, Oscar Simonson top in regular course. Maude Mulock and George Jones also honored. Exercises began at 9:30 with music by the orchestra and an invocation by Rev. J. J. 8. Rumbarger.
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la Crosse State Normal School
Fasser A. Cotton
Arthur Strum
Russell Webb
Oscar Simonson
Special Flag Proposed for Unarmed Vessels in War Zone
Berlin reports Americans fear a Germany United States break as talks of special flags for unarmed ships without munitions surface. Diplomatic assurances noted for embassy staff and relief workers to depart if needed amid submarine warfare tensions and anti American sentiment at home.
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Carl W. Ackerman
United Press
Great Britain
Berlin
Denmark
Hague
London
Germany
United States
Lay
Washington
Gerard
von Jagow
Red Cross
Fatherland of
New York
Relief Commission
America
WaukOn Boy Killed by Live Wire
In Waukon Iowa on June 10 14 year old Alice Wines died after touching a live transformer wire while playing near a destroyed station. His companion who grabbed half his hand was severely burned.
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Waukon
Iowa
Robert
Alice Wines
Wines
Foresters Endorse Wilson at Wisconsin Meeting
The Catholic Order of Foresters of Wisconsin elected John N. McCabe of Superior as state chief ranger, chose Waukesha for the 1917 convention, and adopted a resolution expressing confidence in President Wilson and praising his peace efforts.
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Madison. Wis
Catholic Order of Foresters of
Wisconsin
John N. McCabe
Superior
Waukesha
Wilson
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