Five Dead in English East Coast Zeppelin Raid
A German Zeppelin raid on the east coast of England Sunday night killed five and wounded forty. The British claimed a victory with aerial attacks on Zeppelins near Ghent and Brussels, including a crash and burning of one airship after anti air efforts by Flight Lieutenants Wilson and Mills.
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England
The
Admiralty
Ghent
Brussels
Belgium
Evers
J. P. Wilson
N. N
J. S
Evening Times
Warneford
Exchange Telegesph. Company
Amsterdam
Telepraf
Four British Ships Sunk by German Submarine Attacks
A Aberdeen dispatch reports the Sunlight of Liverpool 1298 net tons sunk by a German submarine after Captain and crew escaped to boats. Star of the West also sunk, crew brought to Aberdeen by a trawler. Arctic sunk with four dead, five rescued. Dromio of Hull also sunk, crew landed at Peterhead.
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Sunlight
Liverpool
Queenstown
Aberdeen
Star of the West
Arctic
North Sea
Hull
Peterhead
U S Passports Revoked in Dresden
The U S embassy in Berlin ordered revocation of two American citizens living in Dresden who criticized the government and said they were ashamed of their citizenship. Names not released, charges include violently attacking current policies. Allies raid Valenciennes airship base. bomb nearly hits U S consulate in Calais.
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Berlin
Dresden
United States
Assistant Treasurer Named by President Wilson
President Wilson chooses Arthur Eppy as assistant treasurer of the United States at Cincinnati. Eppy takes over duties amid cabinet reshuffle, with confirmation expected in coming weeks.
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Wilson
Arthur Eppy
Cincinnati
Berlin Seeks Direct Answer on Neutral Rights at Sea
Report states Wilson delays second note to Germany to allow cabinet review. Officials say the aim is to close loopholes used to extend diplomatic exchanges after the Lusitania attack. The note will reiterate prior principles, insisting unarmed ships be warned and crews moved to safety. A German reply is not expected for ten days to two weeks.
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Lusitania
Germany
United States
Meyer Gerhard
Washington
America
Foreign Office
New coal tax bill signed in Pennsylvania
The Dawson measure imposes a 244 percent ad valorem tax on all anthracite coal mined in Pennsylvania. Half the revenue funds state highway construction and maintenance, the other half is distributed to cities boroughs and townships where coal is mined or washed. The auditor general collects the tax and enforcement starts immediately. the act is expected to raise over 4.5 million dollars.
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Pennsylvania
Supreme Court
Philadelphia
Auditor General's Department
Farm House Dynamited Near New Washington Pa
The Hoar Gorman farm home near New Washington Pennsylvania was dynamited. Gorman his wife two daughters and a son escaped serious harm by dropping into the cellar from the second floor with only minor bruises. The brick twelve room house suffered partial destruction and was vacant except for the family at the time.
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Hoar Gorman
New Washington
Mr. Gorman
Cancel Fleet Canal Trip By July Decision
President Wilson and Secretary Daniels agree it is unwise to send the Atlantic fleet through the Panama canal in July. a formal announcement expected. Governor Goethals notes Gaillard cut slides in uncertain condition. Americans report unpleasant conditions in Basel as war fears rise between Germany and the United States.
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Wilson
Daniels
Panama Canal
Goethals
Gaillard Cut
Germany
Basel
Switerland
United States
A General Survey of the War
Reported air raids and battles across Europe feature Zeppelins over London, Italian advances toward Trent, Galicia, and Trieste, with heavy fighting near Arras and Notre Dame de Lorette. Russian and German maneuvers shift positions around Przemysl, Lemberg, and Galicia as Allies and Central Powers dispute gains.
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London
Trent
Austria
Zugna
Roveredo
Pola
Bari
Brindisi
Cortina
Petrograd
Vienna
Russia
Galicia
France
Arras
Notre Dame de Lorette
Rome
Talian
Trieste
Warsaw
Sochaczin
Berlin
Przemysl
Ablain-St. Nazaire
Paris
Sanchez
Préemysi
Lemberg
Victor Emmanuel
Rumania
Sea of Marmova
Notre Dame de' Lorette
Ypres
Germany
Metz
Mont Nero
Gallipoli
Dardanelles
Notice of Proposed Ordinance Vacating Alley in New Oxford
Borough of New Oxford Adams County Pennsylvania proposes vacating a fourteen foot wide public alley from Pitt Street Southward to a private alley south of Pitt Street over Kate W Himes property. Public hearing and final action set for July 12 1915 at 7 30 PM in council chambers. Comments heard.
New Oxford to Open 14 Foot Public Alley by Kate W Himes Edna Bollinger
Borough of New Oxford Adams County Pennsylvania schedules final action on June 7 1915 for a public alley 14 feet wide between Kate W Himes and Edna A Bollinger with damages to be assessed and objections to be heard July 12 1915 at 9 30 to 7 30 p m in the council chamber THOS E Bower secretary
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New Oxford
Adams County
Pennsylvania
P. Tey
Goucra
Kate Wimes
Edna A. Bollinger
Council” Chambers
Waerens
Burgess and Town Council
Adams
Borough of
Pitt Street
Water Street
Kate W. Himes
Pitt
Thos, E. Bower
Sec'y Town
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Valenciennes
Calais
London Daily Mail
Lansing
State Department
Verdun
Liban
Baltic Sea
Aamara
Turkey
Mosciski
County of
Pitt Streets
Kate
W. Himes
Salt Ailey
PENN
Centre Square
P. Csee LL
Gak
Wen
Bell Telephone Service
Bell
Bell Telephone Company
John O. Beam
York
Bextin Avenue
Alex
Byer
J. L. Sheetz
Calla
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