Greatest Naval Battle Sees Kaiser Victorious At Sea
Report of a 24 hour battle in the North Sea near Skagerrak with heavy losses on both sides. British ships Indefatigable Queen Mary and armored cruisers were sunk. Germans claim several vessels sunk, including a battleship and destroyers. Zeppelin involvement noted. British censor blocks dispatches as figures show British losses about 45 shipsly and German losses about 118,000 tons value.
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London
England
Taek Prince
Defense
Warrior
Heivy
Admiralty
Germain
Vpommer
Pteel
North Sea
Tomnace
Aoney Valine
Skaxertak
Sliie
Skagerrak
Norway
Denmark
Helzeland
Ben
Kojstvensky
Japan
Carranza's Forces Aid US Pursuit in Chihuahua City
Gen Funston reports 20000 Carranza troops mobilized in Chihuahua City have been deployed to areas beyond Gen Perehing's column to back a targeted drive against bandits. The actions follow Obregon's conference with Generals Scott and Funston and align with the agreed plan despite Carranza's stern note.
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Waashington
Carranzaas
Chihuahuah Tite
Obregon
Blaso
Scottard Funston
Cold Weather Grips Petrograd and Russia
Reports from Petrograd note phenomenal cold for the season with widespread freezing temperatures. Snow halts Kazan streetcars as cold bites across the country. In Texas a Glass Mountain fire west of Marathon destroys timber and grass land. Federal hearings set for June 12 to address gasoline price increases.
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Petrograd
Russia
Kazan
Marathon
Texas
Glass Mountain District
Here
Weebington
Federal Trade Commission
Tennessee Railroad Commission lowers passenger rate
Nashville Tenn The Tennessee railroad commission ruled that the present passenger rate of the Hilingie Central Railroad is too high and ordered the company to revise the rate within 30 days to 24 cents.
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Nashville,Tenn
Tennessee Railroad Commision
Hilingie Central Railroad
Naval bill passes House with near unanimous support
The naval appropriation bill cleared the House 358 to 4 for the coming year, funding a fleet plan of ten battleships, four battle cruisers, submarines, aircraft, and a large air system. The measure includes nearly 90 thousand dollars more than the initial proposal and authorizes future naval expenditures amid party contention.
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Washington, D
House of
Ivy
CWO
Episieere
Intea
Iheasure Aa
House
Kitchener heckling session at Westminster
London officials disclosed Prime Minister Asquith arranged a Commons hearing in committee room 14 to grill Lord Kitchener on the war. The event drew over 200 members amid unrest sparked by a prior attack by Winston Churchill, aiming to give lawmakers firsthand information.
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London
England
Kitcheser Waa
House of Commons
Asquith
London deficit plan relies on heavy borrowing for 1916-17
Reginald McKenna, Chancellor of the Exchequer, says the 1916-17 deficit will be net by borrowing about £1,323,105,000. This implies raising more than £3,600,000 daily by loan to cover the shortfall.
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London
Reginald McKenna
Pastor Convicted of Land Fraud in San Francisco
Byron J. Sanford and J. F. Kelley of San Francisco and the Rev. Richard Fyeh of Cana, Cal., all 61 years old, were sentenced in U S district court for using the mails to defraud in a land settlement scheme.
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San Francisco
Cal
Byron J. Sanford
J. F. Kelley
Richard Fyeh
Caina
United Sates District Court
More Daylight Recruits in Chicago Factory Push
Workers at Robert H. Iager Esold & Co and Waterbury Clock Co end day at 4 30 after being recruited to the more gay light movement. The initiative seeks longer evening daylight to boost productivity and morale among employees.
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Chicago
Robert H. Iageresol] & Hro
Waterbury Clock Co
Hughes by Picked by Bryan in Orleans Speech
William J. Bryan predicted in New Orleans that Col Roosevelt would not be the Republican nominee and that Justice Hughes would secure the nomination. The remarks reflect Bryan's view during the party contention over the 1916 presidential race.
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Hughes
Bryan
Orleans
William J. Bryan
Col Roosevelt
Justice Hughes
Goethals Back From Panama Arrival Reports Canal Work Ended
Major General George W. Goethals arrived on the Santa Maria from the canal zone and announced that interfered traffic through the canal has been overcome and that the work is finished. He said one more trip to the zone will close the business of the administration.
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New York
aAll Interfercore
Metrameanta
George W. Goethals
Call for Irish Parliament Agreement Report
London reports the Evening Standard states a basis for Irish settlement has been agreed and an Irish parliament will be set up immediately with Ulster excluded. The parliament would consist of current Irish representatives in the British parliament.
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Ulater
London
England
The
Evening Standard
Uleter
Eays
Commons Adjourn to June 30 in High Hopes
The House of Commons agreed to four motions to adjourn to June 30, as Premier Asquith steers routine business. The decision extends parliamentary procedure while leaders push pending matters.
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Commons
London
House of Commons
J’remier Asquith
Convention site vote favored Hot Springs
The New York General Federation of Women's Clubs postponed action on choosing the city for the next convention. Invitations were sent to Hot Springs Arkansas, New Orleans, Baltimore and Kansas City. It is said Hot Springs is favored.
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Hot Springs
New York
General Federation of Man's Clubs
Hot Springs Ark
New Orleans
Baltimore
Kansas City
Mayor Dies From Injuries
Sapulpa Oklahoma reports Mayor W. A. Stone aged 55 or 56 died from injuries after being struck by an automobile and knocked down in Sapulpa. The accident occurred in Sapulpa as authorities investigate the fatal incident.
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Sapulpa
W. A. Stone
Republicans in Big Convention Opens in Chicago Coliseum
The Republican national convention opened in Chicago at the Coliseum with Senator Harding of Ohio elected temporary chairman. Delegates and press lined the hall as Harding called the gathering to order and delivered a keynote emphasizing harmony and national defense. Committees were named and preparations for the second session began as delegates selected their representatives for credentials, permanent organization, rules, and business.
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Ohio
Chicago
Republican Party
Harle DD. Hilles
National Committee
Washington
Hillee
Cavel
Alilee
Res John Thawthr
Chtcanh
Herlee Warren
Tilthes
Charman Heartings Addrees
Delia
Haritiog
National Defense
Philippines
Republicas
Brandeis Takes the Oath in Supreme Court
Washington reports Loule Danbita Bran deis sworn in as a member of the Supreme Court on Monday. In Texas the demand for sheep outstrips supply as ewes fetch $7 a head and lambs $3, with many selling at these prices as markets tighten.
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Brandeis
Washington
Loule Danbita Brandeis
Supreme Court
Sherwom
Texas
Nine Dead in Wreck Wateries Iowa
Rescue workers report nine bodies found at the Rockleland wreck scene in Packard. Authorities say four or more remain missing and the situation remains grave with ongoing search efforts.
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Wateries
Iowa
Rockleland
Pear Packard
Year Ago in World War I Fronts Across Europe
A desultory survey of WWI event notes mentions French gains near Arras and Labyrinth with refought actions at Tolmino and Tolmino defense, Austro-German pressure on Lemberg checked by Russians, Italian and Austrian moves along the Isonzo, German air activity and submarine actions, and various shifts across Galicia and the Dniester. The report cites naval incidents including a Zeppelin raid on England and a British destruction of submarines, with political notes touching Secretary Bryan’s stance toward Germany.
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Arras
Labyrinth
Soucher
Austro-Germany
Lemberg
Worth Knowing: Mixed Fact Fragments From a Bygone Era
A chaotic trove of facts cites child education in canitary homes, sea averages of 120000.00 per square mile, global bilsdness rankings, and measles mortality trends. It also notes a US public health rodent trap count and an induction balance for fortifying shells in soil, all without clear cohesion.
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China
San Marino
Honduras
United States Public Health Service
Western Canada offers great farming opportunities
The advertisement extols Western Canada as a land of affordable 160 acre homesteads with easy terms and potential free land. It highlights a farmer’s success in Saskatchewan and Manitoba, including crop yields, cattle, hogs, and an envisioned future of settlement driven by low prices, favorable conditions, and strong demand for wheat and livestock.
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Western Canada
Ateada
Kashatchewan
Eerie
Erers
Ty Americsah Mirtimen
United States
Glen Weing
Bert
Kaskatchewan
Kcidon
Tlajware and Jinks Rivalry Sparks Insurance Mystery
Tlajware suspects a failing life plan as Jinks, deemed worthless, faces scrutiny. Waen't contends the life was insured for a high amount, triggering questions about motive and fate in a tense case.
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Tlajware
Jinks
Soap Ad Claims Youthful Skin and Hair Care
An advertisement touts a facial cream and hair product promising clear youthful skin and healthy hair. It invites readers to request a free sample by mailing a postcard to Celicura Department Ly Demon, with the slogan sold everywhere.
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Celicura
Dept. Ly
Demon
Fragmentary note hints at deceit and wit in old dialogue
A garbled excerpt mentions a mysterious figure, a warning curse, and flattery tied to money. References to an elf grad, a Widow, and a brand or title like La Creole appear amid fractured phrases about a lateral war and a price of $1.00.
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Mitation
Tmitefon
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