Officials Guess on Berlin Answer to Recent U. S. Reply
Washington believes Germany may seek an amiable accord as Berlin reportedly frames a multi point reply to the U S note. President Wilson advisers sense improved chance for peace while Bryan plans to issue statements outlining causes and his peace views as U S Britain food blockade angles loom.
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Wilson urges peace efforts to end war
President Wilson today urged momentum for a European peace by saying the United States could help end the conflict. He denied European neutrals were dissatisfied with U S policy and told callers that he hoped Colonel ______ would support the peace program.
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United States
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Bryan resigns as secretary of state amid reticent stance
The executive would say nothing about changes in the German note after Mr. Bryan’s resignation was tendered, and before it took effect. President Wilson also gave reticent replies on the Mexican situation, with no new developments on a Russia commercial treaty.
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Bryan Returns to Washington to Publish War Lessons in Three Parts
William Jennings Bryan arrived in Washington from Old Point Comfort and announced plans to publish a three part article in the near future. He will first discuss the causeless war and its harm to neutral nations, then examine its origins and influences, and finally propose means to secure lasting peace. He will distribute the statements to evening papers after previously releasing them to morning papers.
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International News Service
Washington
William Jennings Bryan
Old Point Comfort
Berlin Pessimistic On German American Relations
International News Service reports in the Vossische Zeitung that German American ties show no progress. Berlin Naval prize court orders full compensation for the Ellida seizure, setting a neutral goods case precedent. The twenty seventh anniversary of Emperor William I was celebrated with telegrams to the Kaiser.
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Daniels denies withdrawing gun crew from Security League event
Secretary of the Navy Daniels issued an official denial of a New York report that he removed a gun crew from the Security League convention. He stated he never furnished a gun crew for display and only lent a 15 inch shell and a torpedo for the occasion, with no other correspondence with convention managers.
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Bishop Wilson Stricken With Severe Illness At 81
International News Service report from Baltimore dated June 5 says Bishop Alpheus W. Wilson of the Methodist Episcopal Church South, aged eighty one, is confined to his home by a severe illness. The condition was described as serious but not deemed critical, with doctors hopeful for improvement.
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Baltimore
Alpheus W. Wilson
Methodist Episcopal Church South
Russians Admit Troubles With Artillery On Eastern Front
The article reports Austro German forces under Gen Von Mackensen attempting to attack Lemberg from the north after east and south drives were checked. Russians along the Lubaczowka Wusznia front are pressed by heavy German artillery and ammunition shortages. Fighting continues across several Polish positions including Shavk near Szwale, largely destroyed by German cannonade.
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Poland
Praise for Canadians in the Ypres battle gains magnified support
International News Service reportsされた tribute from a semi official Canadian source detailing the May 20 bayonet attack at a German salient in west Flanders. It notes the Highland infantry under Colonel Turner VC and the 48th and 16th Canadian Scottish regiments advancing through four lines of trenches, breaching German defenses, with Major Warmington and Major Wright among those killed.
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Canadian Highlanders Withdrawn to Consolidate Line
Report notes that troops were withdrawn to consolidate the Canadian line while maintaining the same coolness and bravery seen at Ypres. It emphasizes the steadfast performance of Canadian highlanders during the operations.
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Ypres
England Faces War Costs Rising to 15 Million Daily
Premier Asquith told Parliament that from April 1 to June 12 England spent 13.3 million daily on the war and will need at least 15 million daily going forward. He warned of unmatched demands on national energies and moved a vote for a 1.25 billion pound supplementary war credit for the year ending next March.
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Turks report gains in Trans Caucasian and Dardanelles
Constantinople reports Turkish successes on the Caucasian front near Olty where enemy positions were captured after abandonment. Dardanelles actions saw two enemy warships and seven torpedo boats shell Turkish positions with no damage, then retreat toward Imbros. An Anatolian battery bombarded the enemy. A May 24 aeroplane was shot down near Persia.
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Germans Bombard Compiegne With Largest Guns
Paris dispatch reports German forces used their biggest howitzers to bombard Compiegne. The French war office says little damage occurred and no lives were lost. German counterattacks near Quenneviere’s Farm were repulsed as French forces advance in Lorraine toward Metz amid strategic French plans.
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Shively Better A E Fens 18h Ony Tain No Aid
Fragmentary note reports a division or fare event, with unclear names and time. It mentions Shively and Fens and suggests a scheduled action or fee, but details are obscured. Further readable context is needed to identify participants and location.
Austrians Start Forest Fires Hinder Italians War Update
Rome reports Austrian attempts to ignite forest fires north of Monfalcone and east of Gradisca aimed at hindering Italian forces. The Italian war office says fires were quickly put out and Monfalcone’s defense repelled stronger Austrian attacks. Brigandage in occupied areas, funded by Austria, was exposed as a key tactic.
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War Bulletins From Multiple Fronts June News
International dispatches report Lusitania victims recovered at Queenstown with baggage marked Skel lin. Greece backs Venizelos in late returns, two thirds majority, with pro intervention leanings. Entente eyes fresh Greek war proposals. Karlaub army raid by allies in Karlaruhe area causes casualties. British trawler Argyll sunk by U boat with seven drowned. Primeminister Asquith notes British naval casualties to May at 13 547.
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Logansport Joins Interurban Circuit
Logansport has joined the Interurban Circuit after officials received a telegram asking about objections. Neither the circuit nor local authorities objected, granting permission for Logansport to enter. The fair will be held the week after the state fair.
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Infant twin dies in Mechanicsburg home tragedy
Me chanticsburg parents Mary and Manford Sheets find their one month old twin dead in bed at 5 AM. Everett, the other twin, died two hours after birth. The survivor was alive at 4 but was dead when the family woke.
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Contracts Let For Whites Town High School Building
Contracts for Whites town high school were let yesterday afternoon. Heating and ventilating go to W H Johnston & Co of Indianapolis for 1710 dollars. Miller Bros of this city receive the plumbing contract for 1025 dollars. Brick work on foundations is pressed to meet a September 1 completion date.
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Trial in Baird vs Coons Advances Toward Verdict
The plaintiff rested this morning while defense witnesses occupied the afternoon. Dr. W. H. Williams of this city and Dr. C. C. Taylor of Whites Town testified this afternoon. The case is expected to go to the jury tomorrow before noon.
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Cloudburst in Wyoming Causes Deaths and Injuries
A Niobrara valley cloudburst with a cyclone killed four people and destroyed livestock. The Wyoming dispatch reports many others sustained injuries from the storm.
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Pugilist A Victim in International News
QPEAWA Ont June 18 The non ul Jack Muaro Beformes report on a boxing incident with a pugilist injured as international news details emerge.
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Chicago Streetcar Strike Deepens With City Council Clash
Chicago faces the second day of the largest street car and elevated strike in U.S. history as guards at the Armitage barns and 100 brave policemen wait orders. The council battles to settle the dispute, blocking importation of strikebreakers and delaying action to seize and operate transit assets while commuters improvise with cars, wagons, and other conveyances. Mayor Thompson heads a committee to seek an immediate settlement.
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