Oakville Levee Break Threatens Wapello Flood Risk
Special Service report from Oakville Iowa notes the Iowa river levee near Oakville breached about 11 PM, flooding 2,600 acres of grain land and endangering nearby farms. Despite hundreds of workers and patrolling, the water remains high with fear of further breaks as the river peaks.
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Oakvilla
Dune
Tovoo
Iowe River
Yellow Bank
Cave Wallace Farm
Ugo
Lowland
Oakville
Alila
B. M. Frances
Chris Wayler
James Paxton
Wappello
Wapello
Iowa River
Horges
Cedar River
Oakville Bronk
Food ship chased by submarine near Atlantic port
An American steamer loaded with food returned to port today after reporting it had been chased by a submarine. The captain asked naval authorities to authorize to proceed to port.
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Juno S
Port Horn
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Navy plans vigilant patrols to guard home waters
Washington reports intensified navy measures to deter German submarine raids along the Atlantic coast. The Vinland, a Norwegian 4198 ton steamer, was sunk 65 miles off Virginia dunes with bombs. the crew was rescued at Cape May.
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Washington, D. C
Navy Department
Ben
Atlantic
Forta
Virginie Dunes
Cape May
Yessterday
Virginia
Diver Sinking Not Confirmed Amid Submarine Sightings
Reports from shipping circles say a German U boat may have been captured or sunk off the Virginia coast by a United States destroyer. A destroyer arrived back at port after patrolling the area. crew declined to discuss operations. A passenger steamer later entered port after engaging an object believed to be a submarine. Officials suspect German subs may have extended toward the southern coast.
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Associated Press
Atlanti
Virginia
United States
Gonat
Atlantic
Anscor
Parla
Jana T.oThe
Germany
Equator
Nation to witness sun eclipse across multiple states today
The Associated Press reports a solar eclipse to be visible in the United States from 3:15 p.m. to 6:41 p.m. Pacific to Atlantic. Totality spans a 50 mile line with 160 miles of semi totality, crossing Washington, Oregon, Utah, Colorado, Kansas, Arkansas, Mississippi, Alabama, Georgia and Florida.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
United States
Aberieen
Wash
Florida
Washington
Oregon
Utah
Colorado
Kungags
Arkansas
Mississippi
Alabama
Georgia
Entente Aids Russia Seek Complete Victory Over Germany
A Moscow cable reports a New Zion American chamber of commerce message to President Wilson noting Russian reliance on Allied economic support for postwar reconstruction. The Daily Express urges a diplomatic offensive to clarify future gains for Russia and Slavic allies, warning that oppression may provoke lasting resentment.
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Washington, D. C
Germany
Wilson
Ntvssiah-American Chamber of Commerce
Moscow
Russia
Lond
Ruagin
Daily Express
Lion
United States
Express
German officer recalls night assault across Aisne battle lines
A German officer’s letter describes a three night march beginning May 26, midnight barrages from 3,000 guns, infantry attack at 3:15, breach of entanglements, advance to Chemin Des Dares, pushing Prone beyond the canal and pursuing enemies including British Italians Americans and Arabs.
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Associated
London
Vin Ottawa
Reuter
Poenaquastars
Chemin Des Dares
Canal Au
Aisne
Seaplanes clash over Dutch coast in wartime air battle
A large engagement near the Dutch coast sees British and German seaplanes of the largest type exchange fire. One German plane falls in flames. one British craft lands safely after damage. A British plane later set ablaze by five crew members who surrendered ashore. Two Canadian crew aboard the British squadron of five.
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Hague
Tyne
Pasay
Torschelling
Handelablad
Seven Americans Named in Major German Spy Conspiracy
Federal grand jury indictments in New York accuse Jeremiah A. O Leary Marta Ye Victorien Carl Rodiger Willard J Robinson John T Ityanu Albert Fricke Emil Kipper Adolf Binder and Hugo Schweitzer of conspiring in treason and espionage. The charges detail plans to aid Germany by spreading Sinn Fein propaganda, obtaining funds, and targeting U S war efforts including docks and munitions, with possible broader scope hinted. O Leary and Rythan remain at large.
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New York
Germin Empire
Jeremiah A. O'Leary
Willard J. Robinson
Oratory Hare
John T. Ityanu
Buffalo
N. Ya
Albert Paul Fricke
Mount Vernon
Idfen
Palmer
Emil Kipper
Sinn Fein
New York City
Adalf Binder
Hugo Schweitzer
Sapir
Mine! de Viatori
America
Germany
Ireland
Great Britain
Olten
Switherland
Japan China Military Accord Denies Rumors of Annexation
An official Japanese government statement clarifies the wartime pact with China covers only mutual defense aims and rejects rumors that Japan would command Chinese expeditions fortify Chinese territory control railways arsenals finances police or mining operations. The document asserts such claims are unfounded.
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Japan
China
Paris Defense Committees Formed Amid Allied Pressure
The Paris defense committees, urged by socialist Frederic Brunet, plan to fortify the capital against potential German bombardment. They aim to protect women, children, and the aged, preparing for long range air raids while refusing to abandon Paris. The effort follows statements that Paris must be defended energetically, with American contingents on the horizon.
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Paris
Jung
Matin
Frederic Brunet
Rother Industrial Mead
A. Brunt
Wen
Tam
Germany
Plas
Uays
Havas
Switching Charges to Be Raised Across Local Lines
Washington June 25 local switching charges will rise under the rules for other shipping, the railroad administration announced. The increase may double charges on many commodities including grain, and gravel, with no local shipment accepted for less than 15 dollars. Long distance or line hauling switching is exempt.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Railroad Administration
Pathway of Hun Scourge In Paris
Paris reports from Friday June 7 describe Allied observations of German offensives in the bishopric of Solasino. The bishop claims 100 churches razed and another 100 pillaged or partially demolished in Senat. He cites severe damage to Solasons Cathedral and accuses German forces of slaughtering women, children, and elders while driving refugees from country roads.
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Paris
Germany
Senat
Solasons
French And Americans Make Gains On Seven Miles Front Near Marne
French and American forces advance along a broad front northwest of Chateau Thierry and near the Marne. Allied gains extend about seven miles as German resistance yields in places, with French war office noting two major attacks repelled and American troops engaging near Chateau Thierry.
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Clareau
Thierry
Din
Chateau ‘Hlerry
Dantmard
Niles
French War Office
Paris
Ourcq
Chatteau Thierry
War Office
Chezy
Dammard
Veuilly la Poterie
Bouresches le Thiolet
Aisne Flere
Fayerolles
Ambleny
Oureq
Daneimard
Vouilly
London
Alatemert
Auecersin
Hulluch
Stratecle
Albert
Arcus
Germans May Resume Drive in the Woevre
Reports of heavy German troop movements from Metz toward the St Mihiel salient spur discussion among American expeditionary forces. A drive through the Woevre would threaten Bar-le-Duc and Verdun, outflank Verdun from the rear, and aim at the salient near Marne. Cantigny and Montdidier areas are cited as likely sectors for further action, with American troops advancing near Chateau Thierry. The entire Allied line faces renewed hard fighting as American forces prepare to defend the sector.
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France
Associated Press
Metz
St. Mitel
St. Mintel
Woevre
Verdun
Marne
Marna
Hue
Mar le Lune
Mara
Montdl
Cantigny
Chateau Thierry
Weather note with partial cloudy skies tonight
Partly cloudy conditions continue through tonight with variable temperatures. Sunday brings warmer readings in southern portions with mild to warm conditions overall.
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