Bryan Says War Is Nuisance To Neutrals In U S View
William Jennings Bryan declares war a nuisance to neutrals in a statement on the causeless war. He warns of its injuries to women and children, the disruption of trade, rising prices, and dangers to neutral nations, especially the United States. The piece frames forthcoming discussion on the war's origins.
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Bryan
A. M. Jamison
International News Service
Washington
William Jennings Bryan
Tomerrow
Europe
United States
No Cloud on Horizon in Washington as Talks Continue
Washington reports no cloud on the international horizon as officials expect a favorable settlement with Germany. A German reply to the U S note is not due for two weeks. Wilson and advisers seek a precise answer rather than haste and hope Germany will pledge safe submarine practices. An anticipated Gerard Kaiser conference is awaited for potential benefits.
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Theodore Tiller
International News Service
Washington
United States
Germany
Wilson
Kaiser
Berlin
Gerard
Russian Front Retires Under Furious German Attacks
Petrograd reports two Russian army retirements amid three days of furious German and Austrian assaults along the San river Lubaczowka and Wuszina rivers northeast of Przemyśl Galicia. In Galician fighting new German forces arrive. German attacks on Narew and Dniester fronts repulsed with Russian counteractions claiming prisoner captures and recaptured positions.
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Francis L. Murray
Linternational
Petrograd
Russian War Office
von Mackensen
San River
Lubaczowka
Wuszina Riers
Pragmys
Galicia
Bukowina
Prouth
Dniester
Bessarabia
Poland
Shavli
Narew
Myszynica
Rosoga
Prasnys
Daroslav
Sani
Lubacszowa
Tysmisnica
Stryj
Zydaczow
Rugazno
Beurawno
Sarawko
Nieszanow
Violent German Bombardment Rages Across Belgium
Paris reports forty eight hours of heavy shelling along the Belgian front with Belgian British and French lines under siege. The town of Viamertinghe between Ypres and Poperinghe was wholly destroyed during the night.
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International News Service
Paris
Belgium
Viamertinghe
Ypres
Poperaughs
British Troops Drive Germans From Trenches in France
British troops in northern France have begun an offensive with French forces, driving back German lines in the La Bassee district and capturing trenches. Operations south of Meuve Chepslls push the Germans from their fifteenth line as vigorous assaults continue.
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International News Services
Paris
France
la Bassee
Meuve Chepslls
Aviator Landed in French Bea East of Hafete Milan
During sky scouting an aviator was forced to land in a French bea east of Hafete Milan and was captured along with an observer.
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Man
Bea
Hafete Milan
Governor Slaton Holds Franks Fate
The fate of Frank, convicted in Phagan's murder two years earlier, rests with Georgia Governor John H. Slaton. As hearing nears its end, speculation swirls over whether Slaton will commute, grant a reprieve, or leave action to his successor Nate E. Harris.
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International News Service
Atlanta
Little Phagan
John H. Slaton
G Jate
Tlanta
Nation
Staton
Slaton
Nate E. Harris
Friends of
Frank
Harris
Dramatic Exit Ends Life in Tennessee Farm Home
Edward Delap, a Kenton farmer, planned his own burial and ordered a coffin and tombstone before taking ninety grains of bichloride of mercury. He was found dead in his room hours later, according to the International News Service dispatch from Kenton on June 16.
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International News Service
Kenton
Tenn
Edward Delap
Germans Strike England Again With Northeast Raid
The German air raid on England’s northeast coast killed fifteen people and wounded fifteen, starting several fires. The admiralty confirmed the toll and noted incendiary bombs caused fires that were soon put out. the attack follows earlier raids and is tied to reprisals for an Allied strike on Baden.
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Herbert Temple
London
England
Admiralty
Carstruhe
Baden
Bombing at Karlsruhe More Destructive Than Believed
Reports from Baden say Allied aviators at Karlsruhe caused higher casualties than first estimated. Nineteen people killed, fourteen seriously injured, with others sustaining minor injuries as fires raged. Liberated by tension and fear, residents faced the aftermath of the bombardment.
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Frederick Warner
International News Service
Berlin
Baden
Karlsruhe
Italians Claim Progress Along Austrian Front
Rome June 16 Italian forces advance on the Tyrol Trent and Cadore frontiers amid long range artillery duels in the upper Isonzo region. An official report claims Austrian use of explosive bullets and notes Austrians potentially triggering avalanches with dynamite to hinder Italian sharpshooters.
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Brixton D. Allaire
International
Rome
Austria
Tyrol
Trent
Cadors
Isonzo
Monte Nero
Tolmein
Tolmino
War Office
Cadore
Passe di Sesais
Carnia
Monte Vastassiaste
Podgora
French boat rammed sinks en route to port
Paris June 16 The French term boat No 53 was rammed by the British steamer Barfleur and sank while being towed into port. Six sailors drowned. Barfleur steered toward the coast as the collision occurred offshore.
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Hinternational News Service
Paris
Arthur Cif
Indiana Supreme Court Removes Vigo Circuit Judge Redman
The Indiana Supreme Court ordered Eli H. Redman, jailed in Leavenworth for election frauds, removed from Vigo circuit court. The ruling finds his corruption conviction sufficient for removal but deeming disfranchisement provisions unconstitutional. Charles L. Pulliam, Republican, was later declared winner by six hundred votes after a contest.
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Linternational News Service
Indianapolis
Ind
Indiana Supreme Court Today
Eli H. Redman
Leavenworth
Vigo
Milburn
Redman
Indiana
Charles L. Pulliam
Jury Trial on Sanity of H. K Thaw
New York June 16 The jury trial to determine the sanity of H. K Thaw was set for next Tuesday by Justice Hendrick in the supreme court. Thaw was brought from Ludlow Street jail to the courtroom and both sides declared readiness to proceed though Deputy Attorney General Cook noted that the Court of Appeals had not yet ruled on the legality of calling a jury in the case.
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Uinternational News Service
New York
H. K Thaw
Justice Hendrick
Supreme Court
Thaw
Ludlow Street
Cook
Court of Appeals
Goethals to Stay In Service as Panama Governor
General Goethals will not retire from the army or the Panama Canal governorship until fall, the Secretary of War announced today. He plans to return to Panama to prepare budget estimates for canal maintenance and military defenses for the next fiscal year.
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Uinternational News Service
Washington
General Goethals
Panama Canal
Goethals
Panama
Cunard Line Questioned Over Lusitania Loss Policy
London June 16 The board of trade inquiry into the Lusitania tragedy resumed with A A Booth chairman of Cunard admitting a policy of economy reduced speed to save fuel. He testified that despite dangers from submarines the ship was considered safe as one of the fastest liners. The submarine was believed to be in position to attack as the Lusitania passed. The Canadian government was represented by Barrister Donald Mac.
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Herbert Temple
International News Service
London
Cunard Line
Board of Trade
Central Hall
Booth
Donald Macquestioned
End of Chicago car strike in landmark night conference
America's biggest car strike ends as surface and elevated motormen conductors and guards return to work at 5 30 am. Mayor Thompson helps settle wage scale as three umpires to be named, amid a tense overnight conference.
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International News Service
Chicago
America
Thompson
L. A. Busby
Arene
Busby
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