Over 300000 Russians Captured in May Allied Drive
German reports claim more than 300000 Russians were taken prisoner in May as Allied advances near Przemysl and Drnowiezki surge toward Medenice. May totals include 245589 soldiers and 265 officers captured, plus 24 cannons and 4765 machine guns. General Von Pritwitz and several officers reportedly captured in Baltic-area patrol.
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Former Salvadoran President Stricken With Pneumonia
Don Alfonso Quinones former president of Salvador and now vice president of the republic contracted pneumonia during a visit in Philadelphia with Pan American delegation members. He was taken ill while in the city and two other Salvadoran delegates remained with him for care.
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Wealthy Farmer Attacked as 100 Men Patrol Forest
In Waterford district near Erie Pa two assailants who shot Richard Mack a wealthy farmer early today were hunted by a posse of over a hundred men. Shots were fired as the pursuit moved deeper into the woods with Mack assaulted and robbed on his way to the barn but neither side reported a clear hit.
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Flour Prices Reduced in Minneapolis
The Associated Press reports Minneapolis lowers flour price to 37.20 for penny patents today. Yesterday's price was 27.45. The drop mirrors decreased wheat costs and easing of gross premiums.
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Neuville Center of Stern Battle Signals French Gains
Paris and Berlin dispatches report heavy fighting near Neuville and Lorette with French advances, trenches captured, and prisoners taken. Belgian army officials describe a May 31 artillery duel and Belgian artillery blocking German supply routes along the front.
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Four Saint Mark Horses Moved For Safety In Venice
Ancient bronze horses that once topped Venice's Saint Mark's Cathedral portals were removed to a safe place amid fears of wartime damage. The four five foot high horses have a history from Rome to Paris and back via Napoleon and Emperor Francis as they traveled through centuries of conquests.
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Franch
Tobacco Merchant Salas Sentenced in U S Conspiracy Case
New York June 2 Jacob L Salas a New York tobacco merchant was sentenced in federal court to 116 months in a federal prison in Atlanta and a 3000 fine for conspiracy to defraud the government by paying money to John Burke former manager of the Panama railroad compulsory department A stay on the sentence and liberty on ten thousand nine hundred dollar bail were granted Burke and Hirardo Permudez former governor of Colon await trial.
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Jacob L. Salas
John Burke
Compissory Department
Panama
Atlana
Hunt
Salas
Burke
Hirardo Permudez
Colon
Bulgaria and Romania to Enter War Simultaneously
A Bucharest dispatch to Petit Parisien reports Bulgaria and Romania have reached a complete understanding to enter the war together. Romania would oppose Austria while Bulgaria confronts Turkey, with both armies coordinating plans. Dobrudja, San river, and Banat figures feature in shifting fronts as diplomacy tightens.
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Wilson and Bernstorff Meet At White House Conversation
German ambassador Count Bernstorff met with President Wilson at the White House in an informal half hour talk. Officials described the encounter as cordial and aimed at clarifying U S positions and seeking a way to prevent further incidents after the Lusitania loss. Bernstorff returned to Berlin with the impression that the atmosphere was clearer and that Washington intended strict accountability for American deaths.
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Potomac
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New York
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Wilson’s warning to Mexico over revolution chaos
President Wilson issued a formal note to Carranza Villa Zapata and Garza, urging Mexico to unite under a constitutional government or risk U.S. intervention. He warned the factions that U.S. help could be ordered if they fail to reconcile, while emphasizing sympathy for Mexicans starving and without stable authority. The statement was prepared after a Cabinet meeting and released at the White House.
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Elexico
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White House
Carranza
Villa
Zapata
Garan
Mexico
Mexico City
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Opposition hits Japanese government in confidence debate
The opposition in Tokyo introduced a resolution of no confidence in the current cabinet. It accuses the cabinet of failing to negotiate with China, harming Sino relations, arousing foreign suspicions, and undermining the empire’s prestige and prospects for peace in the Orient.
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Furey Cher
Interstate ruling on cedar shingles price discrimination
Washington June 2. The interstate commerce commission ruled that cedar shingles shipped from Oregon Washington Idaho and Montana to Iowa were charged discriminatory higher rates. The decision targets rate structures affecting carriers and buyers across the Midwest trade routes. The ruling may prompt revised pricing and potential appeals by shingle suppliers and distributors in the region.
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Montana
Iowa
EXPECT SUBMARINE TO BREAK UNDER LIFTING METHODS
Washington June report from Rear Admiral Moore at Honolulu states the sunken submarine F-4 probably would break under the current lifting methods, though components may be lifted. Heavy swells with brief calm spells hinder progress. The vessel lies on its starboard side, nearly inverted, as salvage operations continue. Loading Wheat For Belgians. Galveston Texas June The British steamship at St Helena is loading 250 000 bushels of wheat for the Belgian relief commission, and will sail soon for Rotterdam.
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Moore
Honolulu
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Texas
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Belgian Relief Commission
Rotterdam
English Vessel Saidieh Sunk With Seven Dead
The British steamer Saidieh was torpedoed in the North Sea and sunk after 13 minutes. Seven crew members including a stewardess died, forty-one were landed at Chatham. The 44 Greek crew, a British commander and eight passengers were aboard. loss due to davits jamming during boat lowering. The ship, built in Dumbarton in 1878, formerly Pretoria, belonged to Rhedival mail steamship company.
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Alexandria
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North Sea
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Chatham
de Saidich
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London
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Scotland
Carmen of Chicago Nears Strike by Street Car Union
AP leased wire dispatch from Chicago reports 14 000 surface line workers voting 4 716 in favor and 112 against a strike to demand higher wages. Elevated road employees also favored strike with a large majority. Union president vows no arbitration this time after three years of arbitration.
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Chicago
President Wilson Warns Mexican Faction Leaders
President Wilson addressed the American people warning factional leaders in Mexico that unless they unite quickly to form a government the world can recognize the United States will consider measures to aid Mexico. The move signals a shift from watchful waiting toward a vigorous policy to restore peace and prevent further famine effects. Carranza reports claim San Luis Potosi fell to his forces with several Villa supporters killed and others captured.
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Unsettled Weather Across Iowa and Illinois
Iowa reports showers Thursday and west portions tonight with a changing temperature. Illinois notes partly cloudy tonight and Thursday with unsettled conditions by Thursday night and a noticeable temperature shift.
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