Germans in drive take Russ towns on San front
News report from Berlin via London states Russians abandon positions north of Sieniawa on the San river in Galicia and retreat toward Tarnovgrad. German forces claim gains along the San in West Galicia with heavy fighting near Shavli and at Przasnysz, while Russians admit some occupation by invaders elsewhere.
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London
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San River
Galicia
Tarnovgard
Russian
Poland
Petrograd
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Mariampol
War Office
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Przasnysz
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Windau
Popeliary
Venta
Mid-Niemen
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Jednorojetz
Prasasnysz
Dneister
Tismenitza
Stry
Jidatcheff
Denial of German Official Buying War Munitions
The German embassy in Cedarhurst New York sent a June 17 note to the U S State Department denying charges that Dr Anton Meyer Gerhard or Dr Alfred Meyer a high German official were secretly in the United States buying war supplies. The note was signed by the charge d affaires and a decision on public release was pending. No direct communication from Count Von Bernstorf had been received.
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Associated Prass Treased
Washington
DB. C
State Department
Cedarhurst
XN. Y
Anton Meyer- Gerhard
Germany
Alfred Meyer
United States
Malines Revolts Against Germans Reported
A traveler from Ghent reports that last Tuesday residents of Malines rose up against German troops. German soldiers fired on the crowd, with seven hundred civilians said killed, though Amsterdam offers no confirmation. Since the incident, Malines has been sealed off by electrified fences.
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The
Central News
Amsterdam
Ghent
Belgium
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Bryan Says War Provoked by Readiness Not Prevention
Washington June 17 Former Secretary Bryan argues against military preparedness for the United States and praises President Wilson's approach in the European crisis. He contends preparedness provokes war, warns that the best defense is oceans and finances, and asserts the war results from the philosophy that might makes right.
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Associated Press
Washington,d. C
Europe
Bryan
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London Admits Present Reverse May Influence Fighting for Some Time
The Times military correspondent notes Galicia shaping the campaign for months, warning a successful Austro-German push could stall Russian offensives this summer and hinder allied co operation. He observes only a fraction of Russia’s fighting menhave been deployed and asserts a serious invasion remains unlikely for now.
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Galicia
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Germany
Naval Force 10 Quell Uprising
Six hundred Americans to be sent against trouble makers twenty miles from Guayimas. San Diego reports Marine units sail for Lower California coast to protect Americans in the Yaqui valley. Admiral Howard commands the expedition seeking to safeguard citizens amid Yaqui resistance and regional instability. Public notices state Yaquis declared war on Germany, Mexico and the United States.
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California
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Esperanza
Howard
Porfiria Dias
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Guaymas
Mexico
State Department
Germany
United States
Greece Seen as Next Teuton Enemy
Associated Press report from Berlin notes Greece’s general election victory by Venizelos allies, upsetting German newspapers. Earlier reports claimed Premier Gounaris held a safe majority, but Athens’ pro Allies stance shifts expectations. The Kreuz Zeitung headlines Athens dispatches as indicating the next enemy.
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London
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Greece
Germany
Gounaris
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Athens
Four Building Trades Strikes Aim End Soon
Chicago mayor seeks to end four building trades strikes affecting 150000 workers. Negotiations open to recall 16000 striking carpenters with United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Jointers president James Kirby invited to Chicago for talks. Painters, structural iron workers, and others also on strike.
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Chicago
Carmen
Thompson
James Kirby
Indianapolis
United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Jointers
British Warship Sunk Reported In Turkish Dispatch
Amsterdam June 17 In a Constantinople cable a Turkish aviator claims observation of a British Agamemnon type warship aground in Kerala Bay Impros Island near the Dardanelles with the deck nearly submerged A previous claim of Agamemnon sinking is denied by Britain Allies report heavy losses at Ari Burnu and Seddul Bahr while Turkish forces fail to recapture trenches at the Dardanelles and claim Turkish casualties including a German officer and several hundred dead.
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London
Constantinople
Kerala Bay
Imbros
Impros
Dardanelles Straits
Agamemnon
Ari Burnu
Seddul Bahr
Dardanelles
Ladger
Dublin
Another Loan Bill for the British
London June 17 Premier Asquith announced in the house of commons that Chancellor Reginald McKenna would introduce another loan bill on Mondays. The official estimate suggests the vote may reach 1.75 billion dollars.
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House of Commons
Reginald McKenna
Taft Heads Talks on League of Peace at Independence Hall
Philadelphia conference at Independence Hall gathers leaders from politics and society to consider four proposed articles for a league of peace. Taft presides and notes President Wilson’s informal backing while outlining judicial, conciliation, and enforcement mechanisms to prevent war among signatories. Morning session features formal addresses.
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League of Peace
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National Provisional Committee
William Howard Taft
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Council of
Peace Move in Mexico Mentioned Amid Carranza Villa Talks
Washington June 17 Provisional Committee Agtees on four articles to establish world peace. Speculation swirls over Carranza's stance on Villa peace overtures as arms parley attempts fail. Carranza may seek to seize Mexico City to gain U S recognition, while Wilson's position remains uncertain.
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British submarine sinks three Turkish transports at Dardanelles
Athens telegram reported a British submarine torpedoed and sank three Turkish transports loaded with troops in the Dardanelles above Nagara. The majority of the troops and crews were drowned.
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Athens
Mudros
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Germans Favor Last U. S. Note
Washington officials welcomed ambassador Gerard’s Berlin dispatch stating that the last U S note to Germany was publicly received with renewed hope for a favorable outcome. The report indicated sentiment that the note provides a basis for adjusting the controversy between the United States and Germany.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Germany
Berlin
Gerard
State Department
Lusitania sinking probe hints second submarine attack
London reports the Lusitania sinking may involve a second submerged attacker. Captain Turner says boats strapped aboard and some lifeboats leaked. Testimony cites torpedo wash seen from both port and starboard, with corroborating seamen.
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Turner
Italians Claim Important Gain In Monte Nero Zone
Italian forces in the Monte Nero zone mounted a night escalade and dawn attacks to dislodge enemy ambushes. By dawn the action yielded 275 prisoners, including fourteen officers, with more to follow. Across the front, Italian troops report progress along Seugnatorta Brentonico Fedaja Pass Monte Piano Valleprecolo Valle Grande and Isonzo fronts as Austrian artillery duels continue in the Carnia Alps.
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Decisive battle rages along Russian front in Poland
Allied and German forces clash along a 682 mile front from central Russian Poland to Bukowina with big results feared. Allies report repulsed attacks near La Bassée and Arras, with French gains at Lorette hills and a trench recovered north of Bellewaarde. Russian and Vosges actions noted. five officers and 300 men captured.
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Metterald
American writer killed in a plane fall
American writer Henry Beach Needham is killed when a military aeroplane crashes. A native of Wyncote Pennsylvania born 1871 he studied at Brown and joined the New York Evening Post staff in 1896 later contributing to legal magazines. He was noted for studies of labor and living conditions in the Mesaba range Minnesota and the Isthmus of Panama.
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Spirit Island Made Mille Lacs Reservation under Wilson Order
President Wilson issues order to use Spirit Island about three miles south of Lake Mille Lacs Minnesota as a federal game preserve and breeding ground for native birds. The isle will be known locally as Mille Lacs reservation and administered by federal authority.
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Washington, D. C
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Weather Forecast For Iowa and Illinois Regions
The notice reports Iowa showers tonight and Friday with warmer conditions tonight. Illinois sees increasing cloudiness with showers possible early morning or Friday, and warmer temperatures on Friday especially in the south and west. River stage at 9.1 feet with a 0.4 foot fall. Temperature at 7 am is 58 degrees.
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