Kitchener and staff loss in Hampshire sinking off Scotland
London reports Lord Kitchener minister of war and his entire staff were lost when the cruiser Hampshire was sunk off the Orkney islands by mine or torpedo. Four boats were seen leaving, heavy seas hindered rescue, and only bodies and one capsized boat were later found. The Hampshire carried 655 crew and was bound to Russia for talks with Petrograd officials. Public mourning followed.
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London
Lord Kitchener
Hampshire
Scotland
England
Loudon
Orkney Islands
Eagland
Admiralty
Star
Russia
Kitchener
Petrograd
Herbert Savill
Crand
Russians Open Major Offensive Across Four Fronts
Russian and allied reports claim a broad offensive across four fronts from the Vriplot river east of Brest Litovak toward the Romanian front, with large artillery use. Petrograd says 15,000 prisoners and several guns taken, and Teutons driven from several positions as the drive begins. Big potato bread. Thia is bread made by the City Bakery Ady.
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London
Petrograd
Vienna
Vripet
Bresti Litovak
Rumanian
Thia
Ady
Four-Course Dinner for Mrs Mary Bevans Birthday
Mrs Johny Bavans hosted a four course dinner on Friday at Fifth Street for her husband’s mother Mrs Mary Bevans in celebration of her 73rd birthday. The party featured flowering almond and lilac decor and a pleasant afternoon of reminiscences. Attending were Mestames A Lamnan S Wiltshire J Whittaker Thompson Frances Aen and C L Taylor. Lost two keys on balt snap Finder please return to News office.
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Mary Bevans
Johny Bavans
Fifth Street
Mestames A. Lamnan
S. Wiltshire
J. Whittaker
Thompson
Frances Aen
L. Taylor
News Office
Ludington Post Office Bill Seeks 100000 Building
National congressman James C McLaughlin of Muskegon introduces House Bill 16098 proposing a site and building for a Ludington post office with funding not exceeding 100000. He notes weather bureau needs justify a larger facility and cites current large federal appropriations and limited post office funding. The letter to F C Ewing explains timing and expectations. Adv: Hastman Kodak new size at Snow's Drug Store.
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Ludington
National House of Representatives
James C. McLaughlin
Muskegon
Mich
Senate
House of Representatives
United States of America
Congress
Secretary of the Treasury
McLaughlin
F. C. Ewing
Michigan
Mr. Ewing
Weather Bureau
J. (. McLavu Giilin
Fragmented Time Entries From Obscure Schedule
A jumble of time stamps and codes appears to document a fragmented schedule. Entries show early morning times like 4:00 am and 1:00 am alongside late morning and afternoon marks such as 10:00 am and 1:00 pm. The text includes unclear labels and mismatched meridiems, suggesting a corrupted timetable.
City council rejects Stearns Hospital contract renewal
Ludington officials tabled a hospital renewal proposal that would have paid the Paulina Stearns hospital $250 annually for four years. Mayor Kelser reported that past city costs often exceeded the contract, noting 1915 expenses without a formal agreement were $134. The board moved to pay only for actual services rendered, and approved unanimously.
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Board of Commissioners
Paulina Stearns Hospital
City of
Ludington
J. D. Buckingham
Hospital
Kelser
Tornado Takes Toll in Arkansas Dead and Injured
A United Press report from Wynne Arkansas dated June 6 says a devastating tornado left eighty or more dead and about a thousand injured. Destruction extended across nearby areas with property damage pegged near 1.5 million dollars and reports of damage in Tennessee.
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United Press
Daily News
Wynne
Ark
Arkansas
Tennessee
Suffrage Amendment Narrowly Fails in Iowa Vote
United Press reports Des Moines on June 6 that yesterday’s suffrage amendment vote was close. Early figures show 67,150 in favor and 70,770 against, with final results pending.
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United Press
Newa Des Moines
Important Meeting At Andrews Book Store
An urgent notice from the Committee in Charge for an important meeting at Andrew's Book Store. All members are requested to attend if possible.
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Andrew's
Salaries Fixed by Commissioner in City Standstill
Old City salaries ordinance after delays approved with two dissenters. Moriarty pushes higher patrolman pay, noting a 900 annual figure vs proposed 840 per year. Mayor retains appointment power. council may confirm changes, officials to keep current jobs under new charter.
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Old City
Madison
Moriarty
American Federation of Labor
Washington, D. C
Cre Sounedil
Girl Ends Life After Refusal of Good Night Kiss
Minnie Klecher of Duquoin shot and killed herself early Sunday after her sweetheart refused a goodnight kiss. Frank Schwartz, the escort, is frantic and the police are unsure if the death was self inflicted or an accidental discharge during a joking moment with Schwartz.
8752 Recruits Accepted by U S in Last 79 Days
Figures from the adjutant general show 8752 recruits accepted in the 79 days since the emergency resolution added 20000 enlisted men. The total applicants reached 2904, with New York supplying the largest number and Chicago reporting 759 enlistments.
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U. S
Waltington
Adjutant General
War Department
Ouine
New York
Treen
Chiemo
Roosevelt Or No One Roosevelts Ultimatum Shocks GOP
News from Chicago and New York June 6 reports George Perkins demanding Roosevelt or no one as the Progressive stance. The flare up follows Hughes remarks and signals a possible three way race with Root or Wilson remaining options, as insiders assess party strategy and possible coalitions.
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Roosevelt
Geo. W. Perkins
Chicago
Daily News
George W. Perkins
Perkins
Mississippi
Justice Hughes
Oscar Straus
Turkey
Hughes
Wilson
George Perkins
Root
Woman's Party to Seek 4 Million Votes in November
Chicago June 6 The Woman's Party planned to announce support from about 4,000,000 women in the eleven free states at the November election. Delegates would decide today how to best use this leverage to advance national suffrage. A night meeting featured speeches by political leaders. A 40,000 woman parade was scheduled to press male politicians. New York State banner for the parade was handwrought by women artists led by Anne Goldthwaite with others including Alice Morgan Wright.
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United Press
Daily News
Chicago
Free States
Woman's Party
Blackstonoe Theatre
New York State
New York
Misa Anne Goldthwaite
Aliee Morgan Wright
Proved Not Satisfied with Eden's Orthodoxy Claim
The Sunday school teacher questions Eden's claim of being christened in orthodox fashion asking how she knows. Eden replies with a counterpoint about having marks on her arm as proof.
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Eden
Veterinary remedies deliver no disappointment, stock saved
Dr. Roberts' remedies promise reliable animal care with Sahlmark's Pharmacy as the advertised supplier. The notice emphasizes wisdom in choosing trusted veterinary products to protect livestock.
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Im'laughlin
POST
Bulong
Kodak
Snow's Drug
Tontenl
Weilnes
Council
THE
Stearns Hospital
Board of Directors
Iowa
Enoticie
Ludington High School Alumni Association
GOS+ Fresh Cottage
Ling's
Charles E. Hughes
Leonard Wood
Theodore Rosewelt
Leonard Wool
Oyafer Bay
Wood
Lyric Theatre
Daniel Frohman
Marguerite Clark
Maak Twait
Prince and
the Pauper
William Fox
William Farnum
Fighting Blood
Kentucky Mountains
Oscar C. Apfel
Pox Fila Corporation
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