Germans Break Through East Verdun Front in One Day Fight
German forces hammering the Meuse defenses on the right bank delivered a powerful attack with fifty artillery batteries. French reserves moved to shell-wrecked trenches and tied holes as waves of Germans pressed forward. By afternoon they regained part of ground near Douaumont, while other sectors showed no change.
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Amsterdam
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German Assaults and Air Raid Hit Bar le Duc
German offensives on the east bank of the Meuse push from Thiaumont Farm to Vaux with trenches penetrated near Fort Douaumont. An air raid on Bar le Duc killed civilians and wounded others as French and British lines report heavy German losses and persistent artillery on the Lens Loos fronts.
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Bar-le-Duc
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Toul
French and British Agree on Verdon Strategy
Special Cable from Paris reports Premier Briand ready to accept a secret session, with the cabinet strengthened and cooperation with the British Staffs affirmed. It denies claims of British indifference to Verdon sacrifices and suggests critics will be silenced when the moment arrives.
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New York Times
Paris
Briand
Viviant
England
Verdon
Four More Vessels Sunk In War Zone
Lloyds reports the British steamers Baron Tweedmouth and Julia Park both armed but sunk in the war zone. The British steamer Lady Ninian is also reported sunk. The Norwegian Rauma, 4048 tons gross, was sunk in the Mediterranean. crew rescued to Bona Algeria. Baron Tweedmouth 5007 tons, Glasgow 1907, Hogarth Shipping. Julia Park 2900 tons, Glasgow, Park Steamship. Lady Ninian 4207 tons, West Battlepool, Cardiff owner Redcroft Steam Navigations.
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Julia Park
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Bergen
Mediterranean
Bona
Algeria
Clyde
Glasgow
Hogarth Shipping Company, Limited
Liverpool
Park Steamship Company of
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Gibraltar
West Battlepool
Redcroft Steam Navigations Company of
Cardiff
German Dye Makers Unite For Monopolistic War Prelude
Berlin reports a major dye industry consolidation as Ansalin Corp seeks a billion mark community of interests to shield against anti monopoly rival firms abroad. The move aims to deflect postwar competition and guard capital invested overseas amid rising U.S. entrants. Meantime Germany eyes meat card changes ending meatless days by Monday, likely four meatless days weekly, with a Stuttgart banquet noting strict adherence to meat abstention including a royal visit.
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Berlin
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America
Stuttgart
Buckwood Inn Adver opens in Shawnee on Delaware
Shawnee on Delaware hotel Buckwood Inn announces opening and ideal climate for family apartments. Advertises golf links and features managers J Murphy and C V Murphy.
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Shawnee-on-Delaware
A J. Murphy
C. V. Murphy
Menegers
Flags burned in rear yard ceremony at Church of the Social Revolution
The eve of Bouck White’s trial in Special Sessions featured a flag burning by church members in a back yard at 125 West Twenty first Street. Flags from Britain Germany Russia Japan Italy Sweden Romania and Greece were cast into a melting pot as prayers followed each act amid jeers from neighbors.
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Louis Tchernow
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Carto Chetyans
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Italy
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Sweden
George Harris
Greece
Neutral Envoys Consult Gerard on Peace Mediation
Berlin reports say Spanish Ambassador de Bernabe and Argentine Minister Molina visited the American Embassy to learn President Wilson’s mediation plans. Delbruck argues Wilson’s stance harms German negotiation prospects but notes possible leverage if the Entente accepts American rules of international law.
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Luis B. Molina
de Bernabe
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Hans Delbrick
University of Berlin
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Congress
Europe
Deibrueck
America
Amerca
Brandeis Confirmed by Senate Despite Democratic Vote
The Senate voted 47 to 2 to confirm Louis D. Brandeis as Associate Justice. One Democrat Newlands opposed. three Republicans voted in favor. The roll call detailed supporters and opponents, with Brandeis’s confirmation moving forward without debate.
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New York Times
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Shackleton’s Endurance Expedition Finds New Land Myth
A London dispatch reports Sir Ernest Shackleton’s Antarctic voyage ending with Endurance crushed by ice in the Weddell Sea. A newly discovered coastline is described, while rescue aims shift to Australia and the Ross Sea Party.
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President Wilson to Lead Preparedness Parade in Washington
President Wilson will march at the head of the June 14 Preparedness parade in Washington. He agreed to review the procession and then lead it from the Peace Monument to the Post Office building before addressing the Flag Day gathering at the Washington Monument lot. Cabinet members and White House staff will join.
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White House
United States
Diaz Targeted by Carranza Note in Mexico City
The Carranza note published in Mexico City sparks a surge of support for Carranza among visitors at the palace. Former Diaz officials offer services if intervention occurs, while officials await Washingtons response and resist continued American troop presence.
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New York Times
Mexico City
Carranza
General Carranza
Britain Extends Prohibited Imports List
London June 1 A royal proclamation adds items to the prohibited imports list effective June 28 under licenses. Included are carpet sweepers cash registers lawn mowers sewing machines stoves ranges wringers and mangles glycerine toilet articles metal bath tubs beer hops matches aluminium goods and leather goods except belting boots shoes and gloves starch dextrin farina and potato flour import ban is lifted on those last few items.
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Yacht guest vanishes off Duluth amid yacht party
Rush G. Estee a 30 year old New York Stock Exchange member and Delta Kappa Epsilon alumnus disappeared from the yacht Rambler anchored off Duluth Boat Club on St Louis Bay after dinner Wednesday. A canoe was found abandoned and Estee is believed missing as police drag the bay.
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Rush G. Estee
New York Stock Exchange
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Rambler
St. Louis Bay
McKercher
van Riper
Columbia
New York
Delta Kappa Epsilon
West
114Th Street
Geing
Greenwich
Conbatee
Lista Lim
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Broadway
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Park Avenue
Hughes vs Roosevelt Dominates Gop Convention Talk
Chicago dispatch reports Republican Old Guard opposition to both Roosevelt and Hughes while urging unity for a winning candidate at the national convention. Senator Reed Smoot favors Hughes 10 to 1 over Roosevelt as party leaders weigh Root and other options.
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Edward S. Stokes
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