Butte Mine Disaster: Worst in City History
Butte Montana reports the worst mining disaster in its history after a fire or explosion at the Speculator Copper mine traps miners underground. Smoke floods lower levels, early rescues recover 213 of 415 workers. authorities fear many more lost as rescue teams from multiple mines and national guard units attempt to reach trapped crews. Efforts hampered by dense smoke and collapsed access while officials request rapid aid and transport.
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Len
Butte
Mont
Juno
Theao
Liamond Mingami
Ming Ras
Kax
Ciamond
Hicb Oro
Obsorv
Reneia
Proportien
Ordaratager
Forcucia Rankn
Reacno Partias
L. D. Krink
Sipar
J. C. Connors
Nyn
Beawlay
Conor
North Tete Company
John Coffometton
John Boyce
Fittsburgh
Bureau
Ono
Rexeva
Three Million Central Powers Prisoners Of War Reported
Amsterdam reports a correspondent says the central powers hold nearly three million prisoners of war. Germany lists 1,590,781. Austria Hungary 1,008,055. Bulgaria 28,903. and Turkey 204,000. Officer totals include 87,000 German and Austrian officers with other nationalities. The breakdown shows Italians 98,017, Romanians 79,083, British 23,129, Belgian 42,437, and various others. The text notes British prisoners outside Germany are divided between Bulgaria and Turkey.
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Prasa
Amsterdam
Associated Prossi
Aguros
Germany
Mrongh
Cermany
Bulgaria
Turkey
Week Remains to Take the Loan Amid Storm of Subscriptions
Washington June 2 A week remains to subscribe to the Liberty Loan as Treasury officials aim to reach 100,000,000 dollars toward a total of 2,700,000,000. The daily average is about 54,000,000, with machinery and federal reserve banks pushing the drive. An appeal to banks, trusts, merchants, and employers seeks reports of subscriptions to reveal progress and adjust the loan pace.
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Waalington
D.C
Liberty
Daly
Ana Boon
Hetromairy Michinery
Federal Reserve
Spain
Trust Companion
Era
Treasury
German Airman Deaths Reported in Berlin Papers
German newspapers in Berlin and Hamburg display scattered death notices for submarine and air force officers. Reports mention pilots like Lieutenant Schaefer credited with downing enemy aircraft, with inconsistent publication likely due to potential Admiralty restrictions and wartime censorship.
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Copenhagen
Jung
London
WHS & m
Berlin
Qin Burg
Lata Amore
Voorpa
Juloutenant
Schaefer
Dixputehek
Bartln
Hamburg
Admiralty Dan
Iowa War Council in First Meeting
Des Moines leaders discuss war plans and a draft constitution for a state defense council. Twenty‑one members, chaired by Lafayette Young, plan to organize by laws as they coordinate national efforts. Treasury announces loans of 3 000 000 to Serbia and 75 000 600 to Great Britain.
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Iowa War Council
Des Moines
Iowa
Plana
Germany
Nnl
Wtata Council of Defense
Tse
Wnr
Fts
United States
Lafayette Young
Denna
Washington, D. C
Serbia
Great Britain
Treauury
Pershing Arrives in London Meets King George at Buckingham Palace
General Pershing is received by King George at Buckingham Palace in a formal audience. Lord Brooks escorts Pershing and 12 officers from the Twelfth Canadian infantry. A party at the American Embassy follows the visit, with officials and dignitaries attending. More American officers arrive later, and conferences at the War Office are held.
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London
Pershing
Buckingham
George
Lord Brooks
Twelfth Canadian Infantry
Brizada
Parshing
Ofllesto
United States
Hunda
Gonden
Amarish
Gay
Balfour
War Office
Hia Pata
Wortemingtor Abbey
Ronelil
Paso
Lloyd George
Pami Campon
Sima
Garnett Pershing
Liberal Will Name Cabinet Amid European Diplomacy
The article reports on Liberals forming a cabinet in Hungary with Count Andrassy seen as leading anti-German policy. It mentions King Charles entrusted cabinet formation to Count Aorlis Bathorbay and lists nearby figures. Copenhagen dispatch notes Premier Ridov of Bulgaria travels with Director Steinel to discuss public debt and peace terms, with German subsidies to Bulgaria under consideration.
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Amsterdam
Jane
Palen
Charles
Tondonetos
Copenhagen
Juno
Lonedon
Ridoslave
Bulsary
Bertin
Steinel
Conmindon UN
M. StoJanom 4
Ttuskarian
von Rothmann-Hollwag
Count Crer
Hydroplanes Use Undersea Attacks At Boulogny
Parix June 9 Noon An official note states naval hydroplanes based at Boulogny conducted several submarine bombing attacks. Boulogny lies on the eastern edge of the Wee Mah Channel, a key England France trade port. Extraordinary precautions are being taken to deter such operations as Parliament supports the government after two days of debate led by Admiral Lhase and the naval minister.
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Parix
Boulogny
Wee Mah Channel
England
France
Lhase
Maring
Chamber of Deputies
Clouing
Hudgat
Recall Denied for Mexican Minister Borin in June 97
The Vosalscho Zeitung reports the Mexican charge d affaires Dr. Almarez Haarrin is recalled and will return to Mexico within three months, while the paper notes his absence is due to private business and denies any official recall action.
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Borin
Vosalscho Zeitung
Tremor Hits San Salvador. City Suffered Damage
Reports from San Salvador indicate a strong quake Thursday night caused widespread property damage in the capital and surrounding areas. Authorities and telegraph lines report uncertain death toll with initial dispatches noting few lives lost in newer districts while Corinto and nearby towns experienced heavy destruction.
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New York
N.Y
Rodona
Alty
San Salvador
Qubin
Doom Brothers
San Salvin
Unvicon
Central and South American Telegraph Company
Bavo -Boon
Benjamin Bloom
Corin
Santa Tocle
Sanl Tuan del Sur
Santa Toceta
San Miguel
Panama
Tax on selling price of motor cars adopted
Washington June 9 The Sanoly finance committee adopted Senator Lia Follette's plan for a one percent tax on the selling price of automobiles paid by owners. The graduated tax on contactionery was abandoned. The one percent levy on automobile bills will raise more revenue than the former plan, with an estimated fifty percent reduction for each year of age up to fifty percent.
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Washington, D. C
Sanoly Finance
Lia Follette
Comunitide
Interned Germans Reported By Continental Times
A Berlin subsidized English paper reprints a New York report stating that the American Senate has arranged for internal Germans who arrived in the United States from Germany in the last three years to be interned. The notice is carried by the Continental Times via London.
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Copenhuxen
London
Continental Times
Berlin
New York
American Senate
United States
Germany
Ithe
Keets Child Found At Bottom Of Well
The body of fourteen month old Keots, son of wealthy banker Keot, was found in an old well on Crenshaw farm near here. Officials fear mob violence as investigations into alleged abduction plots proceed. three men suspected as abductors were detained while others arrested as the case unfolds.
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Don
Wi Tolland Keot
Crenshaw Farm
Namid Ag
Scrinfford
Mr. Reet
Parsons
Housa
Thors
Ald
C. A. Clement
St. Louis
Snurge
Ron
Paul Oday
Hera
Vince Tindy
Sid
Greene County
Keot
Gzarke Mills
Fevarnt Limos
300 Seek to Enter the Aviation Corps at Fort Sheridan
More than 990 reserve officers trainees at Fort Sheridan on June 9 voiced willingness to join the aviation service of the U S Army. Washington announced a call for volunteers of 200 men weekly from fourteen camps for indefinite aviation training, targeting youths best suited for flight duties over commanding troops. An Associated Press brief notes a Cairo quake at 7:15 am with no damage reported.
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Fort Sheridan
United States Army
Washington
Rain Bombs Hit German Emperor at Ghent Station
London reports that Emperor William with Field Marshal von Hindenburg and Prince Friedrich was inside St Peter’s station in Ghent when Allied airmen bombarded the area. The imperial party was unhurt, but three nearby officers were killed.
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London
Emperor William
Vong Hindenburg
Prince Titel ¥ Freidrich
Emperor'aé
St Peter's
Ghent
Belgium
Entento
Asspanch
Exchanan Teles Praph
Tacch Frontier
FEAR REGISTRY REPORTS REGISTRATIONS ACROSS STATES
Registration tallies from eighteen states and the District of Columbia show 2,529,003 registered. Compared to 2,915,027, the loss suggests a lower total population registration than expected. Early returns indicate missing counties may push totals above federal estimates.
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Washington, D. Cy
District of Columbia
Allkihlon
Des Moines
Ringgold
Taylor
Officivia
Ula
Nearock
Thare
Allona
King Praises Haig for Belgian Drive
Official message from King praises Field Marshal Haig and British forces for the Belgian drive. The note lauds thorough preparation and co operation of allied commands, noting the quick defeat of entrenched German positions held for two and a half years.
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King
Haig
Lorman
UNG Camero
MTL
Honglak Haig
Mrinee
Mrskage
Keane
Aly
Mymar
Uie
War Will Defeat Waterway Projects
Washington June 6 The national emergency may hinder passage of waterways improvement legislation this session as opposition grows to the 27 million dollar annual river and harbor appropriation bill in the House. Critics argue improvements can wait until power gains are achieved.
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Washington, D. C
Congress
British Offensive Puts Pressure on Lens Front
British forces strike at German lines north of Lens and along the Seveneyz river front, penetrating to depths of over half a mile. Reports say Canadians seize about 100 German prisoners southwest of Lens as German attacks falter. Front remains tense with heavy bombardments and counterattacks. British momentum holds beyond the Mesnes Ridge and toward La Bassée.
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Haig'a
Batglum
France
Lens
Seveneyz
la Bassoe
Ais
Lox
Belgium
Wytxehade-Mesaines Ridge
Franca
London
Associated Press
Measines
Kiely Gileboke
Herten
Warnoton
Tiritien
Sovehez
War Office
Tone
Ta Bassee
Weather Forecast for Chicago and Iowa Regions
Forecast from The Weather in Chicago Indiana for June 9 predicts generally fair conditions tonight and Sunday with warmer temperatures in the extreme west portion tonight and in the east portion Sunday. Partly cloudy tonight and Sunday with warmer temperatures expected on Sunday.
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Chicago
Iowa
Iwlinos
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Liberal
San Salvialor Bulle
Keets
Bellot
Aviation Corps
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Duno
Mirgibton
Siehedy
Lulh
Vresh Perl
Reuter
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