Four Armies Drive Russians Back in Austrian War Drive
International news dispatch from Austrian General Headquarters reports four Austro German armies advancing against Russia across Galicia and along the Dniester marshes. Field Marshal von Heetzenauer predicts Russians out of Austria within a week as bombardments devastate towns and forests and thousands of Russian prisoners and Galician refugees strain relief efforts.
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Steven Burnett
International News Service
Vienna
Berlin
Amsterdam
Austria
Conrad van Heetzendure
Daeister River
Brzezany
Rohatyn and
Busk
von Mackensen
Napoleon
Haliez
Austrian Goilee
Bukowins
Baltic
Roumania
Unruly Army Tactics Through The Carpathians Campaign
Ants themselves, who for self preservation, did the work of burial. Never in the history of the world have such widespread and efficient preparations been made for a campaign at the battering ram drive which drove the Russians from the Carpathians and loosened their hold upon Austrian soil.
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Carpathians
German attack repulsed east of Metzeral during night
Paris June 30 German troops launched a fierce 2 am assault under cover of darkness to recapture French positions east of Metzeral in the Vosges but were repulsed. Infantry fighting also occurred north of Arras with French success in nighttime operations. The Arras region saw a violent cannonade and some engagements. a slight French advance occurred north of the Chateau Dourleul and a German attack south of the Red Inn was repulsed.
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Paris
Metzoral
Vosges
War Office
Arras
Chateau Dourleul
Red Inn
Metzeral
Russia to crush enemies before peace, Goremykin says
Imperial rescript from Premier Goremykin declares no halt to war until German military power is broken. Russia vows unity across classes and readiness to sustain vast military needs as Duma session planned to resume by August. A commission orders 1000 plants redirected to ammunition production for the army.
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International
Petrograd
Russia
Goremykin
Duma
Council of the Empire
Council of Ministers
German Advances Press Polish Front Amid Losses reported
Petrograd reports continued German pushes in the Lublin region of Poland as Grand Duke Nicholas notes heavy fighting. Russian rear guards fend off several German attacks along the Niemen Vistula and Wieprz fronts while acknowledging enormous German losses near the Neister and Temeszow areas.
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Linternational
Petrograd
Lublin
Poland
Dneister
von Linsingen
Grand Duke
Nicholas
Shavli
Niemen
Narew
Vistula
Wieprz
Bug
Temeszow
Neister
Gnita Lipa
Inquiry into Huerta activity spurs U S probe
U S justice agents press an investigation into General Huerta and his former supporters amid fears of a new revolt in Mexico. Evidence sought along the border and in New Orleans to bolster charges as Huerta and Orozco are held in El Paso. Carranza gates, Villa offers no terms, and foreigners face danger amid near-daily fighting in Mexico City.
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International News Service
Washington
Department of Justice
Victorian Huerta
Mexico
New Orleans
Huerta
General Orozco
el Paso
Department
Secret Service
State Department
Carranza
General Villa
Pablo Gonzales
Mexico City
Safe Department
Zapatistas
Mrs Clark Harrel Aids Guests After Train Wreck
Mrs Champ Clark mother of the bride Genevieve Thomason rushed with guests to Curryville after the Alton train from Kansas City wrecked near midnight. The wedding party includes Joel and Grant Bennett of Kansas City among others. the accident disrupted plans for the four o clock ceremony.
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International News Service
Bowling Green
Champ Clark
Genevieve
Jomee McShaney Thomason
Curryville
Here
Alton
Chicago
Kansas City
Joel Bennett
Grant Bennett
Marriage Set For Colonel Henry Watterson
A Chicago and Alton train from Kansas City carrying guests derailed near Car milles injuring none. Clark Thomson wedding plans proceed as a simple family affair in Pike county with a white Gothic temple on the north lawn. Guests, hotels, and private homes open for visitors as a wedding supper is prepared and a city holiday declared.
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Henry. Watterson
Norman E
Chicago and Alton
Kansas City
Carmilles
Genevieve
Pride
Clark
Jerry Smith
House of Representatives
Pike County
Germany to reply friendly yet firm on submarine war
Paris June 20 international desk reports from The Hague that Germany will reply to the American note on submarine warfare in a friendly tone but will refuse to abandon its U boat campaign. The reply will claim moderation toward neutrals yet insist on continuing the blockade fight and justify Lusitania destruction as based on erroneous information.
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International News
Paris
Hague
Matin
Germany
United States
Ain
Horatio Trawler Believed Sunk by German Sub
Grimsby England June 20 The trawler Horatio missing since March 25 with a crew of fourteen is believed sunk by a German submarine. Bosfontien South Africa June 1 General Barenet Wonrols.
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Sorvice1
Grimsby
England
Horatio
Appointment Of Inspectors Made By State Board
Indianapolis June 30 The state industrial commission announced new appointees across departments including William A Edwards John C Wright Joseph Fennel Edward W Church Charles Fox George Hanrahan Nelson W Keyser Henry A Breetz Milton Murphy W P McMahon Michael Cain James J Ryan Philip Rongers Frank J Vanes and Osear Falconer All deputies attended the meeting Under the reorganization factory inspector John J Walsh will oversee boiler inspection replacing John J Gallivans and Michael Scollard with Frank I Pierce moves No changes planned for the office force.
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Charles J. Seefred
International News Service
Indianapolis
Ind
State Industrial Commission
State Capitol
Industrial Board
William A. Edwards
Clinton
John C. Wright
Boonville
Joseph Fennel
Linton
Edward W. Church
Sullivan
Charles Fox
Terrete
George Hanrahan
Nelson W. Keyser
South Bend
Henry A. Breetz
New Albany
Milton Murphy
Elwood
W. P. McMahon
Terre Haute
Michael Cain
James J. Ryan
Muncie
Philip Rongers
Brazil
Frank J. Vanes
Osear Falconer
Logansport
President Wilson narrows escape with lumber wagon incident
President Wilson narrowly avoided a collision when his automobile swerved to miss a heavy lumber wagon on his way to the golf links at Cornish New Hampshire. He plans to press a button tomorrow to officially open Wilson day at the San Francisco exposition, triggering a flag unfurling and celebration at the Golden Gate. No ceremony is planned here.
Norwegian Ship Cambushkenneth Sunk by German Submarine
International news reports confirm the Norwegian steamship Cambushkenneth, en route from Portland to Liverpool and Manchester, was torpedoed and sunk today by a German submarine, likely U-89. Thirteen crew were landed, eight remained aboard the submarine as observers.
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International News Service
London
Cambushkenneth
Portland
Ore
Liverpool
Manchester
Gjeso
Steve Evans Sold to Wardmen Amid Signing Rumors
New York dispatch reports Steve Evans, Brooklyn Tip Tops right fielder and star comedian, has played his last game with the Wardmen for a time. Baltimore announces Magee signed Dick Wright, catcher, and Ty Helfrich, third baseman, both from Lafayette College last season. Frank Smith, Baltimore Terrapins pitcher, was purchased by Brooklyn.
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International News Service
New York
Steve Evens
Brooklyn
Tip Tops
Wardmen
Kim Qo
Baltimore
Magee
Dick Wright
Ty Helfrich
Lafayette College
Frank Smith
Baltimore Terrapins
White targets Welsh in title clash with $10,000 stake
International News Service reports manager Mate Lew has $10,000 behind Charley White to KO Freddie Welsh in Saturday night action. Four to one odds offered on any portion of the stake. White and Welsh train hard with Welsh improving at Centreport and White confident a stoppage awaits.
Madman Could Not Have Committed Smith Murders Says Lawyer
London June 3 An attorney for George Joseph Smith contends that only a madman could have committed the murders of three wives in a bid to obtain life insurance. The defense argues the defendant is sane as prosecutor Archibald Bodkin brands him criminally depraved. In Johannesburg a report notes continuing coverage of the case from South Africa.
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John C. Foster
International News Service
London
George Joseph Smith
Smith
Archibald Bodkin
Bodkin
Dutch liner Nieuw Amsterdam rammed in English Downs
The Dutch liner Nieuw Amsterdam, 10,830 tons, bound for the United States from Rotterdam, was rammed while at anchor in the Downs near Dover on June 30. The ship was damaged and several hundred passengers were aboard, including a number of Americans.
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International News Service
Dover
England
Nieuwamsterdam
United States
Rotterdam
Downs
Escape from Sing Sing Prison Shocks Ossining Bond News
Italian inmate Rocco Scalzo who served over six years for white slavery escaped from Sing Sing prison during the night. Authorities believe he may head toward Toronto where his wife and children live, having been employed around the grounds outside the walls.
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International News Service
Ossining
N. Y
Rocco
Scalzo
Sing Sing
Toronto
Lemonade Setup Report From Braves Beat
In New York June reports from the IUPERVATONAL News Service note Jhenny Evere as the Braves’ second baseman. Details are incomplete but indicate a focus on early team activities and player roles.
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Iupervatonal News Service
New York
Jhenny Evere
Beaemap
The
Braves
Board of Review Raises Washington Twp Property 20 Percent
The board unanimously voted to add 20 percent to all personal property in Washington township except money, notes and accounts. It cites inequality in township assessments versus others, noting 1913–1915 property totals show a sharp decline. Improper listings and low valuations were identified, with an invitation to residents to appeal for corrections.
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Board For Review
Washington Township
Washington
Jefferson
Bern
Heard
Jefferson Townships
Submarine H-3 Held Against Rocks After Shoreing
Still held together today near Point Sur five miles south of San Francisco as no wireless message arrived from Mare Island. The H-3 was pounded on the rocks by heavy seas after going ashore last night.
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South Africa
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Genen! Barenet Wonrols
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Stockholm
Morning Post
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