Kaiser Starts Big Campaign in West
The Times reports a combined general assault on Turkish positions at Gallipoli began Friday morning. German forces renew focus on the western front after reinforcements arrive in Flanders and Artois, with claims of recapturing trenches near Givenchy and storming the chateau at Hooce. They also say the sugar refinery at Souchez is in their possession.
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London
Times
Gallipoli
England
Preemys
Gialicia
Flanders
Artois
France
Psilions
Givenchy
Hooce
Austro Hungarian Front Advances In Galicia
Military authorities report heavy fighting across the Galician front with broad action by Austro-Hungarian troops. Officials claim the general situation is favorable and foresee a decisive turn in the Russian campaign in Galicia.
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Galicia
Stcht
Submarine War Claims Multiple Liners Sunk
Reports from Montreal recount German submarine activity near Britain and Ireland as several vessels are torpedoed. The Thompson liner Lona reportedly sunk with no passengers aboard. The Cyrus, Lappland, Inkum, and Demarra are referenced with crew saves and engagements noted. A submarine shadowing the Demarra spurred oil on the water after it vanished.
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London
England
Germany
Montreal
Cyrus
Lappland
Scotland
Inkum
New York
Lizardhead
Demarra
Liverpool
Rome Reports Advance in Tyrol and Trentino Frontiers
An official communication from Rome states no major engagements along the Tyrol and Trentino frontier. French and Italian forces continue operations against Rovere and report capturing Matinsone and Val Mortia in the Val Arka.
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Rome
Italy
Tyrol
Trentina
Rovere
Matinssone
Val Mortia
Val Arka
Conductor Punched in Milk Bath Over Joke
In Cincinnati a street car conductor failed to see the humor as Mounted Policemen Ornstein and Ten Hrmneel attacked him with a punch and milk bath. They face charges of conduct unbecoming an officer and a gentleman. Safety Director Hinties also lacks a sense of humor.
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Cincinnati
Ohnstein
Ten Hrmneel
Ornstein
Ten Brunser
Hinties
Snyder elected Illinois G A R commander in defeat of Andrews
Col. John M. Snyder of Canton New Jersey was chosen department commander of the Illinois division of the Grand Army encampment defeating William Andrews of Rockford. Other officers elected include J. G. Shoales of Moline first vice commander Philip Smith of Peoria junior vice commander Dr. M. H. Hanna of Peoria medical director and W. L. Libberton of Chicago medical director.
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Moline
John M. Snyder
Canton
Illinois
Grand Army
William Andrews
Rockford
J. G. Shoales
Philip Smith
Peoria
M. H. Hanna
W. L. Libberton
Chicago
Rock Island Inquiry Resumed in I C C Probe
Washington I C C resumed its investigation into the Rock Island railroad finances with President Mudge and several directors set as witnesses. The inquiry seeks details on the carrier's financial affairs and management.
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Rock Island
Washington
The
Interstate Commerce Commission
Rock Island Railroad
Mudge
Ford increases capital stock and declares stock dividend
Ford Motor Co announces increased authorised capital from 2,000,080 to 100,000,000 dollars and declares a stock dividend of 48,000,000 dollars to be paid on July 1 in Detroit Michigan.
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Ford
Detroit
Mich
Ford Motor Co
American famine relief discussed with Brazil and Mexico
The Washington press reports a plan to evacuate about 150 Americans and possibly as many foreigners facing famine. A special train would move them to Vera Cruz for transport by ship to Mobile, New Orleans, or Galveston. Villa’s stance on U S recognition and government status remains pivotal.
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Washington, D
State Departient
Mexico City
Vera Crag
Mobile
New Orleans
Galveston
Zeppelin raid inquest verdict on London deaths
Jury finds Henry Gem and Caroline Gem died of suffocation and burns from an incendiary bomb during the first Zeppelin raid on London. Lurid propaganda and official notes frame the attack as retaliation, while Daily News warns that aerial assaults mark a new, ominous German policy.
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England
Henry Gem
Caroline
London
Detectives Guard Schwab Amid Pro War Trade Tensions
New York reports that Charles M. Schwab, president of Bethlehem Steel, is under constant guard by private detectives. He has received threatening letters urging him to end trade with the allies amid agitation over war munitions exports.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Charles M. Schwab
Bethlehem Steel Company
Turing
Schwab
Appeals Steel Trust Suit Heads to Supreme Court
Washington Attorney General Gregory said after the cabinet meeting the steel trust case would undoubtedly be taken by the government to the Supreme Court. The remark framed the federal legal move as a likely next step in the action against the steel interests.
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Steel Trust
Washington
Gregory
Supreme Court
Georgia Bar Defeats Women Law Practice Resolution
Brunswick Ga A resolution urging the legislature to grant women the right to practice law in Georgia was defeated by the Georgia Bar Association at its annual convention in Brunswick.
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Georgia
Brunewick
Georgia Bar Association
Canadian streams renamed to honor fallen soldiers
The Geographic Board of Canada renames streams in Ontario and British Columbia to honor fallen soldiers. The Fraser's north fork becomes McGregor River with Captain Creek and Herrick Creek named for Capt J Herrick MacGregor of the sixteenth Battalion, killed at Ypres on April 25. Also named are the Noss River tributary Philip Creek for Private Philip Norton and the Bell Irving name for a Noss River tributary honoring Lieut I F P Bell Irving, Vancouver native killed early in the fighting.
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Ottawa
Ontario
Trent
Geographic Board of Canada
Fraser River
British Columbia
Herrick
J. Herrick MacGregor
Ypres
I. FP
Bell Irving
Noss River
Britteh Columbia
River Barges to Be Operated in August
St Paul river traffic to be affected as Miha-Steel barges operated by John H Bernhamt of Mississippi River Transportation Company New Orleans will run on the Mississippi between St Haul and New Orleans in August.
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St. Paul
More Pay on War Orders in Bartlesville Smelters
Bartlesville newsletter reports Harties ville Smelters announce a 15 percent wage increase to speed wartime production as workers rush to fill orders. The move reflects broader labor boosts during the wartime industrial push.
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Bartlesville
Hartiesville
Pythian Sisters Convene. Galena to Host in June 1916
Sterling Michigan reports the Pythian Sisters annual convention adjourned to meet in Galena Illinois in June 1916. About 200 delegates attended the session.
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Galena
Sterling
Ill
Six Die in London Air Raid Inquest Verdict
An inquest into the Zeppelin attack on London reports that Mrs. Eleanor Wills aged 75 died from the shock after bombs fell on adjacent houses. The coroner's jury returned a verdict of death by shock in the attack.
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London
Mre
Eleanor Wills
Wills
Penitentiary Quiz Probes State Officials Actions
Jefferson City hearing reveals State Auditor Gordon accepted 25 cents per hundred pounds from the penitentiary while others bought gasoline there. Warden McClung testified about contracts, bidding, and requisitions. revelations include convict servant pay, trust fund use, and adopted child inheritance case involving Mabel Patterson. Legislative inquiry also uncovers fee payments to Insurance Department staff and missing ledger amounts totaling about 19,497 dollars over four years.
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Jefferson City
John PP Gordon
C. Mc Clung
Gordon
Almon Ing
House
McClung
J. M. Rum Roy Co
St. Louis
Insurance Companion
Aleo
acceAtants
Accouttants
Court rules for Janee Alien Southern in Jackson County post
Supreme Court opinions delivered in bane and division No 2 affirm Governor East's appointment of Janee Alien Southern as county surveyor of Jackson County and ex officio county highway engineer. The court denies the attorney general's quo warranto against Oliver C. Sheley and issues a writ of ouster to remove him from the highway position.
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Supreme Court
Bane
Henry W. Bond
Ager
Theopion Dhemione
Altoreey Cwneral
Southern
Oliver C Sheley
Kinorr
Jackson County
Sheley
Public Service Commission Appeal By Telephone Company
The telephone company of Columbia files appeal with Cole county circuit court challenging a recent PSC rate making valuation. Judge W M Willan of Boonville leads for the company contending the $105,000 valuation on the city exchange is unwarrantably low and contrary to expert testimony. The petition objects to the rate classification for boarding and lodging houses and the abolition of the $3 deposit.
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Public Service Commission
Telephone Company of Columbia
Cole County
W. M. Willan
Boonille
Delares
Tate
Supreme Court upholds license revocation over overprescribing
Missouri Supreme Court sustains right of the state board of health to revoke physicians licenses for writing an undue number of liquor prescriptions in dry counties. Case from Columbia involved revoking a physician prescription for whisky after 1914 Missouri production valued at about 12.54 million dollars. Major zinc ore output slumped in 1914 yet Missouri led among 19 states mining the mineral. Governor Major accepted invitation to speak at Missouri Valley College Marshal on June 4.
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Estate Board of Health
Dry
Missouri Supreme Court
Columbia
Missouri
Marshal. Gov
Missouri Valley College
Marshal
Supreme Court Affirms Alienation Judgment for De Ford
The court upholds a Jackson county circuit court ruling awarding 12600 dollars to Peter De Ford of Idaho county Idaho against I ealah Johnson of Sibley Jackson county for alienating the affections of De Ford s wife.
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Supreme Court
Jackson County
Peter de Ford
Idaho County
Idaho
I*ealah Johnson
Sibley
de Ford
Insurance department costs rise under new commissioner report
Legislative investigators report that the Insurance department spends about 14000 dollars more under the current commissioner than under Piake. The finding highlights a substantial budget increase tied to department operations and oversight.
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Insurance Department
Piake
Protests On Transit Changes Stir Missouri Officials
Protesters urge the state public service commission to block the elimination of 040 stops on the Tower Grove line sparking criticism from educators and residents in St Louis North Street Magnolia Avenue area. Meanwhile good roads campaigners circulate Missouri film scenes to promote highway planning ahead of June 15 16 events. The June 21 house inquiry will probe state expenditures and clerical overpayments while a public hearing considers ending about 700 transit stops, with only two formal protests filed.
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Cen Mission
Miscouri
Frank W. Hoffum
House
Jno
P. Gorton
State Board of Equalization
U. R
Public Service Commission
United Hatlwars
St. Louie
Hearings Resumed On Rate Increases
Hearings resume on June 9 regarding railroads seeking higher freight and passenger rates. The St Louis grade crossing cases are set for June 17.
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Public Service Commission
St. Louis
Disappearance of the Penitentiary Goat Highlights State Memoir
The penitentary goat, a gift from Gov Hadley, roamed the executive mansion yards until it chewed a governor's frock coat and striped pants, after which the animal was locked up. The incident marks a noted episode before the governor's retirement.
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Hadley
Allies push Turks back along entire line at Dardanelles
London and Paris report a sweeping allied attack over the Turkish positions at the Dardanelles. Two long trench lines captured along the Crary. French say Cerna offensive near Arras broken down with heavy losses to attackers. Five German submarines sink more trawlers off Peterhead and Hull. Crews saved. Front near Arras repeatedly bombarded as German efforts fail.
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London
Dardanelles
Crary
Arras
France
Peterhead
Pegberry
Hull
Persimmon
Ortabg
Gatehound
Carew
Sunderland
Prinolph
Rim Tims
Reesols
Patina
Cnetar
Ablan
Nenvile
Worcer
Soeochen
Allies Agree Japan Italy Subscribed to Peace Pact
Foreign Minister Kats of Japan told parliament that Britain France Italy and Japan have no plan to take independent action in the Portuguese war. Japan has subscribed to the alliance confirming a separate peace. The agreement aims to lessen combat activity and influence regional military posture.
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Tokina
Japan
Dbodaet
Great Britain
Janer
Noreia
Italy
Aroertean man found to be mentally incapable in 1910 murder case
Chariton Bare When Me Slew Wife Come. Haly-Potter Charlies, the Aroertean, killed his wife at their villa in June 1910. Court proceedings concluded he was mentally incapable at the time of death, impacting the opinion of the court.
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Mabel Patterson
Laura M. Lindsley
Joseph L. Patterson
Supreme Court
Purdy Lindsley
New Haven
Conn
Lindsley
Mra Lindsley
St Lonia
Connecticut
Lewis
Missouri
Miss Catterson
Haly—Potter Charlies
Roosevelt’s Party Sails South for Cruise from Pass Christian
Roosevelt and Mrs Roosevelt depart New Orleans as guests of John Parker. They travel to Pass Christian Mississippi and board Parker’s yacht for a cruise among the islands. The party plans to visit southern coastal waters aboard the vessel.
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New York
Ol Hoowevelt
Mre Reewwevelt
New Orleane
John Parker
Christain
Mies
Schooner Aleta Burned. Crew Rescued at Sea
The fishing schooner Aleta was burned to the waterline in the Gulf of South Carolina near Glowcester Masa. Captain Cole and 14 crewmen escaped in dories and reached safety. The incident is reported by local word from aboard the distressed vessel.
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Glowcester
Masa
Aleta
Ator’s Edge
Gulf of SC Lawrence
Cole
Dories
Boy Drowns In Two Feet Of Water In Rain Tank
A young boy, identified as Veeran or Varney Moore, aged years, fell into two feet of water in a galvanized rain-water storage tank at his yard near Gerard residence. He was pulled out unresponsive and later declared dead.
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Boy Crowna
Prana
Leeter
Sean Cof
Volney Moore
Gerard
Transports to Bring Americans Refugees to Vera Cruz
Washington announces army transports Pitford and Kilpatrick will sail from Galveston to Vera Cruz to evacuate Americans and other refugees arriving at the port from Mexico City on trains now being arranged for.
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Washington
Pitford
Kilpatrick
Galveston
Vera Crus
Maedico City
Two Midshipmen Dismissed in Exam Information Case
Washington report states President Wilson approved the dismissal of two of seven midshipmen accused of culpable negligence for using advance information of examinations. The action highlights disciplinary measures within the Naval Academy tied to exam integrity.
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Washington
Wilson
Mead of Closed Bank Convicted in Athens Court
J W Griffin president of the closed Athens Trust and Banking Company was convicted in superior court here in connection with the bank failure. Sentence deferred until June 10.
Five Children Burned in Rock Springs Park Incident
Five children were burned when trapped in an amusement device named the Old Mill at Rock Springs Park near Chester West Virginia. One child died from injuries while four others were rescued or treated.
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Chester
W. Va
Rock Springs Park
Here
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