Teutons Hold Galician Fortress in Decisive Przemysl Siege
British and Austrian dispatches report Teutonic forces capturing Przemysl after a heavy twenty day siege. The fortress, held by Russians for about 70 days, marks a major Galician advance with heavy use of artillery. Officials note large Austrian German losses and substantial Russian retreat through Galicia.
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San Marino Declares War in Support of Italy
A Lugano dispatch reports the small Adriatic republic of San Marino, surrounded by Italian territory, has officially joined Italy in the war against Austria-Hungary. The move removes San Marino as a neutral refuge for Austrian planes and highlights its strategic position on high ground near Rimini.
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Anti Government Rioting in Japan Meeting Sparks Disorders
Tokyo crowds clash outside a mass anti government meeting, many arrests, police reinforcements, and seizure of organizers manifestos. In the diet, a government confidence resolution was defeated 263 to 252 amid strong speeches by Okuma and Kato while opposition leaders Hara Ukai Ogawa criticized China negotiations and army expansion plans were disclosed to grow to twenty five divisions.
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Russians Admit Victory For Foe In Front Line Action
Petrograd reports from the general staff on June 1 that on the Narew Vistula front and in Galicia, Russian troops repulsed several enemy attacks and captured villages, plus 200 more prisoners and eight quick firers. The statement notes gains on the lower San and near Kalukoure while the enemy claimed some successes near Lysmenitza and Stry during the night.
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Appeals for U S relief as Mexico crisis worsens
An international relief appeal from Mexico City publicized in Washington warns of famine, exhausted govt supplies, and disorder. Red Cross distribution begins in Monterrey with corn beans and flour by train. authorities report Villa forces advancing and Carranza surrounded, while U S pressure for a provisional government grows.
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Special session by Fall-Cummins
Senator Albert B Cummins of Iowa said President Wilson would call a special session of Congress by September. He urged dividing responsibilities with Congress over international affairs, praising Wilson’s policy toward Europe and emphasizing neutral rights, warning against war while pressing effective protests. He cited Germany’s reply to our note on the sinking of merchant ships as unsatisfactory and said Americans are dissatisfied with Germany’s reply.
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Government Loses Steel Trust Suit in U S District Court
In Trenton New Jersey the U S Steel corporation avoids dissolution as the court declines to grant an injunction and finds no Sherman act violation in foreign trade. The ruling also notes price fixing tied to Gary Din nya actions but indicates such practices ended before filing and may be supervised by the new trade commission.
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Germans Claim Best British Foothold Near Ypres
Berlin reports a battle near Hooge and Ypres where British positions were fortified. German artillery and bombing missions targeted St Martin’s church observation posts and Remterminont, with actions also noted along the Souchez Neuville front and Vosges bombing. French say they took prisoners at Privoncras and labyinth region as shells and fighting continued with no major front changes.
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251 Canadian Casualties
Ottawa Ont June 3 The List of Casualties in the first Canadian division issued today lists 25 names of those killed or who died of wounds wounded missing and suffering from gas poisoning Four Americans appear Private Wm Blain Hope N J and Howard James Wilson Houston Texas wounded Privates George MuEl downies Philadelphia and Harry Phillips Brooklyn missing
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Houston
Texas
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Philadelphia
Harry Phillips
Brooklyn
Italian Ruler Offers Mediation Between Nations
In Italy King Victor Emmanuel proposes mediation to settle territorial disputes between Russia and Romania as war notes circulate. Romania may seek Transylvania and Bukovina while awaiting Allied alignment, with talks unfolding amid ongoing regional tension.
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Hungary
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British submarine torpedoes German transport in Marmora Bay
A British submarine in the Marmora Sea torpedoed a large German transport in Panderma Bay yesterday morning. London announced the official report from the Dardanelles command. Other reports say several submarines operated in the area. In Geneva two torpedo boats reportedly sank two merchant vessels and damaged an Austrian auxiliary cruiser in the Gulf of Triest.
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Model Burglar Tells of Fall From Narrow Paths
Nathan Steinberg, a burglar who says he avoids vice and prays daily, testifies in the Loady police graft case in New York. He admits stealing property worth a million over ten years and reflects that crookedness is more profitable in New York than honesty. He claims he will reform after prison release but acknowledges pressures to influence state prosecutors.
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Chicago
Nathan, Steinberg
Austria
New York
Charles Erbstein
Steinberg
Hayne
Wilson Seeks Note On Lusitania With Germany
President Wilson spent the day drafting a new note to Germany over the Lusitania affair. He will stress neutrality, demand adherence to international law, and seek safe treatment of neutrals, while asserting opposition to armed attacks on unarmed vessels. Count Bernstorff’s discussions were cordial, with leaders hopeful for clearer German understanding.
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State Department
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Lusitania
Berlin Bread Prices to Be Reduced on June 7
German authorities announce bread price reductions across Greater Berlin starting June 7 to show flour supply is sufficient. Baking of small loaves from white flour will resume on that date.
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Chicago Italians Enroll for Strife
Italian residents in Chicago aged 20 to 40 began enrollment today under the Italian consul’s direction. Officials said four to six thousand men would be affected by the order and would depart at once for unspecified destination amid a tense city atmosphere.
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