Russians claim successes along whole front
Petrograd reports Austro-German defeat on the Dniester with heavy Austrian and German losses near Mosciska and Lemberg. Russian lines advance from Dubissa to Beissagola and push back Mackensen’s eastward thrust toward Lvov. Five Austrian company captured. tanks and artillery taken. enemy retreats after fierce engagements.
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von Linsengen
Dniester
Galicia
Teutonic Army
Mosciska
Przemys
Lemberg
Francis L. Murray
Russian War Office
Dubissa
Beissagola
von Mackensen
Lvov
von Linséngen
Stryj
Status Report of Combat Near Stanislau and Ottynia
The report notes ten guns captured and eighteen mitraillenses among many prisoners. Enemy assaults at the Kalicz bridgehead north of Stanislau were repulsed. Troop redeployments along the Dniester above Haliez adjusted the Pruth river front. In east of Stanislau maneuvers the city was evacuated. German attacks near Podlougie and Ottynia were repelled, yielding 1,100 more prisoners. Ottynia is on the Worona river.
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Shavli
Kulje Lake
Raklevo
Einoraitsy
Shavii
Shakinove
Dubissa
Beissagola
Dniester
Thuredas
Tysmienica
Swica
Stryj
Mikolajow
Slan
Kalicz
Stanislau
Haliez
Pruth v
Podlougie
Ottynia
Worona
Slow French Advance Near Arras and Font de Buval
Paris reports gradual progress in the Arras sector with fresh gains north of the Lorette hills. Fifty German prisoners and significant war material were captured at Tourvente farm southwest of Hebuterne on Friday, along with trench captures.
Exume Body in McHenry Death Probe at Spencer
Spencer Indiana June 12 arrangements were under way to exhume the body of Allie McHenry who died last November to determine cause of death. Deputy Prosecutor Duncan believes evidence suggests two or more may be involved in Owen counties poison by mail plot with quinine adulterated by strychnine.
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International
Spencer
Ind
Exis
Allie McHenry
Duncan
Owen County
Friends of
Drescher Ansail
Trials of Panama Canal fraud suspects to be held in Indianapolis
Indianapolis analysts expect trials of several men linked to Panama Canal fraud to occur in Indiana's capital after federal grand jury indictments. While names remain unpublicized, it is believed those indicted include figures previously charged in New York and one additional person. Indictments fall under the federal conspiracy laws tied to past dynamite and election fraud cases, with many checks and drafts in the alleged Panama dealings drawn in Indianapolis.
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Panama
Indianapolis
Indiana Republican Editorial Association outing near Corydon
More than 100 editors attended the Indiana Republican Editorial Association mid-summer gathering at Corydon Indiana endorsing President Wilson stance toward Germany and urging Indiana to assume and preserve the initial territorial statehouse. Merrill Moorees led discussions with W S. Ya.
Italian Drives Seize Portosega and Villages in War Progress
Rome reports Italian forces hold Monfalcone Monfalcone Gradisca Rovereto plus hundreds of villages as Austrians face desertion discipline issues. Three Isonzo battles rage Tolmein Gorizia Grado Monfalcone with heavy artillery duels. Garibaldi family sons enlist in Italian army as common soldiers.
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Isonzo Valley
Tolmein
Gorz
Gorzia
Gradiaca
Monfalcone
Monte Nero
Enricciotti Garibaldi
Last survivor of Kearsarge dies in Indiana
W P McCarthy, possibly the last crew member of the Union navy ship Kearsarge, dies at 78 in Terre Haute Indiana. The famed Civil War vessel destroyed the Confederate privateer Alabama off Cherbourg on June 19 1864 after a brisk engagement and its capture shifted US shipping losses. Controllers deny merger of Pennsylvania and Cambrie steel cases into a million dollar company.
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International News Service
Terre Haute
Ind
W. P. McCarthy
Kearsarge
Cherbourg
Alabama
United States
Passengers Robbed On The Southern Pacific
Two masked men robbed a Southern Pacific train No 22 near Chatsworth early today after overpowering the crew with revolvers and a shotgun. Sixty to seventy five passengers were struck, with losses totaling about 300 dollars in cash and 380 dollars in checks plus watches and jewelry. Witnesses named include J H Nobak Chicago, Mrs Joseph J Salt Chicago, E A Nobak Oak Park Ill, Ernie Klicka Chicago and W Y Ellis El Paso Texas. Investigators suspect the bandits fled toward Los Angeles and deputies scour the rail lines and highways for clues.
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International News Service
Los Angeles
Southern Pacific
San Francisco
Chatsworth
J. H. Nobak
Chicago
Joseph J. Salt
E. A. Nobak
Oak Park
Ernie Klicka
W. Y. Ellis
Elpaso
Tex
New Jersey manhunt tightens for Cedar Avenue robbers
An armed posse of fifty citizens and police pressed the Cedar Avenue robbery case as dawn broke. The band of robbers, accused of holding up two men, evaded capture earlier, prompting a wide manhunt across Rutherford and surrounding areas. Authorities urged residents to stay indoors while the search continued.
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Linternational News Service
Rutherford, N. J
Cedar Eveny
Fsa
Frank Begins Last Appeal for Mercy
International News Service reports in Atlanta that Leon M. Frank, via his attorney, opened his final plea for clemency before Governor Slaton at 9 am. The defense petition and arguments by Solicitor General Dorsey were to wrap up by later today or by Monday, as delegations from Madetta County led by Joseph M. Brown urged against commuting the court’s edict.
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Slaton
Settlement of differences with Germany gains cautious optimism
Washington reports a hopeful shift toward an amicable settlement with Germany. The second American note is well received in Berlin though not seen as a hard line. Germany plans a note to Great Britain on the bread blockade while urging naval restraint and adherence to international law.
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Theodore Tiller
International News Service
Washington
United States
Germany
Berlin
Great Britain
Wieffer
London
Paris
Petrograd
Rome
German reply to the first note cited in Wilson era coverage
The passage argues that German responses delay and undermine unity in public communication. It asserts full confidence in President Wilson and opposes ongoing publications by Mr Bryant that would embarrass the president. It contends Bryan times statements to maximize political discomfort during a delicate crisis.
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Wilson
Bryan
Navy expansion urged with 500 million bond plan
Col Robert M Thompson of the Naval League urges Congress to authorize 500 million in bonds over five years for naval and military expansion. He argues current spending wastes money, calling for battle cruisers, scout cruisers, destroyers, submarines and air power to deter war. He notes the plan would employ about 80,000 workers and questions whether sacrificing one fifth of one percent of available labor is prudent for peace.
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International News Service
Washington
Congress
Robert M. Thompson
The
Naval League
United States
Germany delays reply to Wilson note amid war tensions
Berlin reports the German foreign ministry will frame a response after Emperor William returns from the front. A copy of the note reached the Kaiser via James W. Gerard, with a July timing hoped for a formal reply. Opposition to Wilson’s demand for safety guarantees on ships worsens, as pessimism grows over U S relations. The Berliner Zeitung mocks ex secretary Bryan and his peacenik stance.
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Berlin
Germany
von Jagow
William
James W. Gerard
Washington
Vossische Zeitung
Meyer Gerhard
Count Bernatorff
United States
Wilson
Berliner Geitung
Bryan
Mexico
Europe
Asia
Africa
Berliner Zeitung
America
War Updates From Copenhagen and Rome
The war insurance bureau says thirty nine Norwegian ships have been destroyed since the war began with cargoes valued at seven million dollars. Allied forces push along Gallipoli as they try to encircle Turkish trenches north of the peninsula. Gabrielle D Anunzio departs Rome for Bucharest to urge Roumanians to oppose Germany. The Hague reports a government plan to introduce a bill in parliament to raise sixteen million dollars for ships and six hydro aeroplanes.
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Linternational
Copenhagen
War Insurance Bureau
Gallipoli
Geneva
Gabrielle D’ Anunzio
Italy
Rome
Bucharest
Germany
Bryan says he will not permit criticism of his course
William Jennings Bryan declared he would fight back against criticism and issue a statement tonight correcting two mistaken statements. He outlined plans for rest over the next two years, noting he and Mrs. Bryan would vacation at Old Point Comfort before resuming work and reviewing June plans.
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International Rews Service
Washington
William Jennings Bryan
Bryan
State Department
Misterian
Bes
Bryan Likely to Head Winona Chautauqua Assembly
International News Service reports William Jennings Bryan, former Secretary of State, nears acceptance of the Winona Chautauqua presidency next August pending a solid financial basis. The assembly is liquidating to wipe out about 200000 dollars in indebtedness.
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International News’ Service
Warsaw
Ind
William Jennings Bryan
Winona Chautauqua Assembly
5. C. Dickey
Bryan
Winona
Declared Elected in Vigo County Judge Contest
Charles Pulliam Republican was declared legally elected judge of Vigo County Circuit Court by Judge Sunkel after a contest case against Eli H. Redman ended abruptly. Redman’s attorneys offered no witnesses and urged dismissal on technicalities while Redman serves a Leavenworth term for election frauds. court found the evidence overwhelming and Pulliam to be elected and qualify as county judge.
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Linternational News Service
Rockville
Ind
Chas. Pulliam
Vigo County
Sunkel
Pulliam
Eli H. Redman
Redman
Leavenworth
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