Russians Fight Desperately To Hold Back Advance
Russian right wing resists along the Dniester as Austro German forces under Von Mackensen push toward Lemberg. Reports describe heavy artillery duels, regrouping near Stryj and Przemysl, with German reinforcement efforts widening the front and Russians preparing counter maneuvers to blunt the southern thrust.
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Francis L. Murray
Linternational News Service
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Galicia
von Mackensen
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Rozwadom
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Stryj-Tysmienica
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Grodek
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Przemysl
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Zwatek
San
Wistok
Rudnik
Sieniawa
Casualty List Heavy from Dardanelles Gains Notice
International News Service from London reports a long casualty list from the Dardanelles dated June 7. The ongoing naval campaign yields many names, reflecting mounting losses for allied forces. The communication emphasizes scale and persistence of the engagement amid limited detail on individual cases.
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International News Service
London
Dardanelles
Victory news from front near Sed-El-Bahr arouses optimism
An official war office bulletin reports a French allied victory and Turkish retirement over a three mile front north of Sed-El-Bahr. The announcement has sparked expectation of further favorable news from that theater in the near future.
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Sed-El-Bahr
War Office
Great Artillery Duel Intensifies Western Front
Paris reports a fierce artillery duel north of Arras as French forces press the Germans near Souchez and Neuville St Vaast. The French describe the engagement as utmost violence while counter attacks are repelled and progress is claimed in the labyrinth sector and Aisne valley.
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Neuville-St Vaast
Aisne
Argonne
Austro German Army Takes 33805 Russians in Dniester Action
General Von Mackensen's Austro German force reported to have captured 33805 Russian prisoners at Przemysl. The German war office released the official statement noting a crossing of the Dniester near Zaravno east of Strii after intense fighting. Continued on page six.
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Copenhagen
Lemberg
Galicia
von Mackensen
International News Service
Berlin
Przemys
German War Office
von Lysengen
Dniester
Zaravno
Strii
British monoplane bombs Zeppelin over Belgium
Between Ghent and Brussels a British monoplane attacked a German Zeppelin early today. Six bombs exploded burning the airship while Flight Lieutenants Wilson Mills bombarded the Evere hangar. The monoplane, piloted by Flight Lieutenant Warneford, dropped six bombs at 6,000 feet and escaped. The wrecked Zeppelin fell on a convent, killing two nuns.
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Evere
Russels
J. P. Wilson
J. S. Mills
Amsterdam
Ghent
Brussels
Governor Majors Father In Critical Health Warning
Sedalia Missouri June 7 The 90 year old father of Governor Majors is reported gravely ill with a serious medical condition. The governor has requested prayers and medical staff are closely monitoring his case. Local officials issued no further statements.
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Sedalia, Mo
Majors
Ibe
Major Pathos
Italian Troops Reach Artillery Range of Trent
Italian forces advancing through the Adige valley are within gun range of Trent despite storms and bad roads. Isonzo fighting continues near Caporetto Tolmino with heavy reinforcements on both sides. In southern sectors, Gorizia to Monfalcone sees stubborn resistance as Vienna and Berlin react to the invasion. Vatican attitudes appear signaled as Italian colors fly over Roman Catholic institutions in Rome.
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Karlff
Tolmino
Gorizia
Gorz
Monfalcone
Berlin
Vienna
William
Trent
Trieste
Tolmein
Gregorian University
Vatican
Eleven Killed in Auto Accidents in Greater New York
Eleven people died and a score were injured in automobile incidents around Greater New York. The dead include Mrs. Charles N. Weeks of Bay Shore Long Island, William Buhle of Brooklyn, Felix Abraham of New York, Edward Tindall of Windsor New Jersey, Chief of Police John Reese of Dickerson City Pennsylvania, A Nichols of New York and several others. Many victims suffered broken limbs and internal injuries with several feared dead.
Servian Army Invades Albania on Drina March
International News Service reports a Servian army invaded Albania and moves down the Drina valley toward Scutari. The advance was unopposed with four battalions occupying Hisia and Suria and controls of lower Debra, Stareve, and Golebado as operations aim to secure supplies and shield the main force against Albanian resistance.
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Nish
Servia
Albania
Drina
Scutari
Adriatic
Hisia
Suria
Debra
Stareve
Golebado
War Bulletins From The Front And Allies
War notes from Athens and Berlin report German artisans arriving in Constantinople to set up an factory to recharge captured equipment. Petrogad states German propaganda denies Libau fortifications, noting dismantling completed in 1910. Additional German officers arrive at Constantinople to cover Dardanelles losses. German indemnity to ship Hellespont owners approved. Von Hindenberg predicts Italy’s entry won’t change overall outcome. Allied planes raid Valenciennes causing damage. King Ferdinand of Roumania reportedly orders general mobilization. British trawler Dromie sunk off Buchan. crew rescued.
Man sentenced for murder marries in prison cell
Natchez Miss June 7 Immediately after a fifteen year sentence for murder P A E Warren Jr of Vidalia La married Miss Elizabeth Beard nineteen in his cell Warren left for prison an hour later The bride will rent a cottage near the prison and wait for his release.
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International News Service
Natchez
Miss
P. A. E. Warren, Jr
Vidalix
Elizabeth Beard
Warren
Wilsons Second Note To Germany On Lusitania Ready
Washington June 7 President Wilson prepared a second note to Germany on the Lusitania case and planned to send it tonight after careful phraseology. Officials say the note reiterates principles from prior communications, insists unarmed ships must be warned and crews transferred to safety, and questions Germanys armed-ship claim. A German reply is not expected for ten days or two weeks, with hopes Germany will respond by June 20.
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Theodore Tiller
International News Service
Washington
Wilson
Lusitania
Germany
United States
Meyer Gerhard
America
Robbery Report Near Town Home Shaped by Checks Missing
A Saturday incident at Albert P. Hines's residence three miles west of town reported checks endorsed by Hines were left on a table later found missing. Banks were notified to stop payment and some businesses alerted. The checks were eventually recovered in the baby's cradle.
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Albert P. Hines
Tina Johnson’s mother fights to keep home in headlines
Mrs Tina M Jonesor mother of Jack Johnson faces foreclosure rumors as Chicago flash news notes she will not lose her home. Local report cites Wabaah News speculation on the prominent figure’s residence amid public interest.
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Chicago
Tina M. Johnéor
Jack Johnson
Two Drowned Hand of James Hagin Greek Al Though
The fragmentary report notes two drownings and mentions a James Hagin Greek connection. the text is damaged and unclear about dates, places, or authorities. No definitive facts to establish a full event or outcome.
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James Hagin
Fourth of July committee fails to reach accord
Three members of the Fourth of July executive committee attended a meeting to refer the entire issue to the association’s Tuesday night gathering. A planned committee session last week was abandoned due to a failure that prevented proceeding.
Cabinet Split Over Submarine Warfare Policy and U.S. Role
The cabinet faction led by old Hor and the opinions of Bryan and Garrison on how the United States should respond to German submarine warfare are examined. The president’s stance appears to have placated both sides, maintaining unity despite debate.
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Old Hor
Bryan
Garrison
United States
Murderer Vel Captured After Train Stop
Mitre Vel the Bavarian who killed Stephen Koston in Elwood on Sunday was captured by railway detectives and Logansport police as a freight train reached Logansport. Returned to Elwood, he was later sent to the county jail at Anderson for safekeeping. Vel hid in a box car. he drew a pistol but it failed to fire and he was disarmed. He confessed after being jailed.
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Vel
German Admiralty Pledges Probe Nebraskan Torpedoing
Counselor Lansing announced Ambassador Gerard reported from Berlin that the German admiralty promised to investigate the torpedoing of the American ship Nebraskan off Fastnet Rock. No report yet from any submarine commander.
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Hinternational News Service
Washington
Lansing
State Department Today
Gerard
Berlin
Fastnet Rock
War Breaks Out At Suffragist ConferenceFight in Chicago Delegates
In Chicago on June 7, eighty suffrage delegates from twenty six states clashed at the National American Woman's Suffrage association mid year conference. Mrs Medill McCormick attacked the Congressional Union as anti democratic while Mrs Grace Wilbur Trout urged education and constructive engagement. Dr Anna Howard Shaw presided as gavel was used to restore order amid heated exchanges.
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Anna Howard Shaw
McCormick
Congression Committee
S Association
Trout
Esite
Samiktik Ae
Peace moves in Mexico raise hope of settlement
Reports from Washington say leaders in the Villa Zapata and Carranza factions are quietly testing reconciliation with the aim of avoiding U.S. intervention. Some Mexicans hope President Wilson’s note signals a path to peace while Red Cross plans rush aid by transport from Galveston to Vera Cruz and on to Mexico City via Carranza lines.
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Washington
Villa- Zapta
Mexico
Carranglaias
Amercan
United States
Wilson
Eliseo Arradondo
Carranza Agency
Carranza Juneta
Villa
Villa Iseoff
North
Vera
Obregon
Lesa
Red Cross
Galveston
Tex
Mexico City
Standard Oil cuts gasoline price in West
International News Service reports Standard Oil of Indiana reduces gasoline prices by one cent across the western United States, surprising dealers who expected a rise amid eastern market strength. Independent dealers say the cut lacks market justification and blames lower crude oil costs for the drop.
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International News Service
Chicago
Standard Oil Company of
Indiana
West
Army transport Buford sails to Veracruz with relief cargo
The United States army transport Buford will sail at 6 o clock this afternoon for Vera Cruz carrying 400 refugees. On the voyage the ship will transport a large quantity of corn and beans shipped by the Red Cross to famine sufferers.
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International News Service
Galveston
Tex
United States Army
Buford
Vera Cruz
Red Cross
Past Chiefs Association in Lebanon To Entertain
The Past Chiefs Association in Lebanon will entertain the Past Chiefs near Saheeee ee Frankfort. W.
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Past Chiefs Association
Lebanon
Nea Saheeee
Frankfort
Killed Father-In-Law. er dat mid eilbed hid MASO.
Maso reports a fatal incident involving a father-in-law and a marital dispute. Details are unclear amid garbled text, but the event concerns a death linked to family relations and a potential marriage context. Local authorities respond as information emerges, with investigators gathering basic facts.
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