Wilson demands peace in Mexico and warns factions
President Wilson urges factions to restore constitutional government in Mexico and warns of possible U S intervention. He says the United States will lend moral support to whoever can form a central authority and seeks to prevent famine, destruction, and chaos on the border while aligning with nations likely to recognize a new Mexican government.
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Wilson
Mexico
Bern
Pew
White House
Efiais Cains
Wearrandza
Villa
Sol
United States
South Almerea- Antreentine
oPrada
Chile
Aia
Washington
Eduardo Iturbide
Maximilian
Iturbide
Republla
Lave
Mexico City
Ned
Germans at Front Bitter Toward US
Rotterdam desk reports German front line hostility to Americans. A German artillery unit refused gifts from an American observer after mistaking him for Yankee. An American Major gave a shell splinter keepsake to a correspondent documenting the frigid attitude toward U.S. aid.
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NEW York Times
London
Rotterdam
Daily News
Nieuwe Rotterdamade Courant
America
Iman
OAL
Safe conduct offered to Dr Dernburg as he departs U S
Washington reports that the British French and Russian embassies have promised safe conduct for Dr Bernhard Dernburg ex Colonial Secretary of Germany upon his departure from the United States. Dernburg plans to sail for Norway on June 12 after a series of speeches that provoked U S officials.
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Washington
State Department
Bernhard Dernburg
Germany
United States
Dernburg
Norway
Passenger steamer Saidieh torpedoed with seven lost
The British steamer Saidieh from Alexandria to Hull was torpedoed in the North Sea. Seven sailors drowned and a stewardess died of shock. Forty-one survivors were landed at Chatham. The vessel carried forty eight Greeks a British captain and eight passengers. No warning was given before the attack.
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London
Sardieh
Alexandria
Keypt
Hull
North Sea
Chatham
Culathlam
England
Jenkins
Whiten
Waa
Battle of the Labyrinth in Arras area grips France
Paris dispatch describes the western front struggle near Arras as the Labyrinth battle. The author joins a special mission to witness trench warfare, artillery methods, and German defenses in a fifty mile sector, noting the fierce shelling and strategic stakes for England and France.
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Arras
Ministry of War
Ypres
Dunkirk
Calais
Labyrinth
France
England
Italians Cross the Upper Isonzo in Fresh Advance
Rome reports that General Cadorna’s troops have established themselves on the Monte Nero ridge above the Isonzo, advancing north of Goritz toward Tolmino. Italian gains follow heavy Austrian counteractions with continued rains and flooding hindering operations.
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Monte Nero Ridge
Tolmino
Rome
Friale
Cadorna
Monte Nero
Isonzo
Caporetta
Goritz
Przemysl Battle Rages as German Austro Gains Reported
During the ongoing Przemysl siege the German Austrian forces claim forts fallen on the northern front and progress toward Lemberg while Petrograd disputes capturings. German General Staff reports large May losses and 1 000 officers and over 800 000 Russians captured.
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London
Przemysl
Lemberg
Petrograd
Stry
Warsaw
Galicia
Austrian War Office
Drohobycz
Kolowina
Neuhausen
Libau
Shidiki
Shavli
Dubysa
Kielmy
Ugiamy
Kjargola
Dunkowiczki
Prizemysi
Medentee
Mackensen
Confederates Laud Course of President at Richmond Reunion
The United Confederate Veterans at their twenty fifth reunion in Richmond send greens to Woodrow Wilson praising a neutral stance and supportive leadership for national unity. Congressman Heflin praised Southern defenders and the Confederate veteran General Bennett H Young was reelected Commander in Chief.
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United Confederate Veterans
Greenies
Woodrow Wilson
United States
Washington
Heflin
Alabama
South
Southland
Bennett H. Young
Louisville
War Office reports on Italian frontier operations
The War Office states that Italian front undertakings failed with no material damage to fortifications. No major clashes occurred on Tyrol or Carinthia frontiers. An enemy attack on the coastal ridge was repulsed with heavy Italian losses.
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Storo
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Chiese
Caffaro
Val Camonica
Vienna
London
War Office
Lavarone
Folgaria
Carinthian
Tyrol
Carinthia
Italians Break Through At Monte Croce Pass In Fierce Fight
In Monte Croce Pass the Italian Alpini repelled five Austrian assaults and then launched a victorious counterattack. Heavy rain and fog shrouded the action as Austrian losses mounted and troops fell back, overwhelmed by Italian fire and initiative.
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New York
Italy
London _ Daily Chronicle
Monte Croce
Venetian Alps
Iive
Austria
Alpini
Berlin complains of lack of Washington news amid Lusitania tension
Berlin reports uncertain American attitude as notes between Germany and the United States on the Lusitania sinkings feed public and press firebrand commentary. German Foreign Office limited in contact with Washington. reports from British channels conflict and stir tensions while seeking a German friendly solution.
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Berlin
London
Armerican Flevelag
Germany
United States
Lusitania
Count von Hernstorff
Washington
Bryan
Foreign Office
America
Count von Hevention
Tages Zeitung
Great Britain
Roskind G. Usher
St. Louis
Professor Osher
France
Russia
Wilson
Reuter
Cunard Line
Affidavits Claim Lusitania Carried Guns Evidence to State Department
German Ambassador says affidavits prove the Lusitania was armed. Witnesses describe 12 to 15 centimeter guns on deck and stern areas, with leather coverings and removable walls. Affidavits forwarded to the State Department for DOJ inquiry amid Wilson note responses.
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A. Lietch
Berlin in the Dark and the Bernstorff Plea
Providence dated June 3 reports Ambassador von Bernstorff told President Wilson that communication with Germany is hampered by cables outside enemy lines and wireless limits. He proposed three German concessions to curb submarine warfare and urged a U S proclamation allowing neutral ships with contraband to carry citizens.
Wilson Seeks Safe Passage Amid Lusitania Tensions
President Wilson told German Ambassador Count von Bernstorff that the United States would not discuss Lusitania disputes until Germany pledged not to sacrifice civilian lives. He arranged for transmitted reports through the State Department and Berlin, signaling a cautious path to avert severing relations, with hopes Germany would reassess its submarine warfare and seek direct lines to convey views.
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State Department
Berlin
Germany
United States
White House
Wilson
Herlin
Horses of St. Mark's Removed From Venice
Rome reports the gilded horses that have adorned St. Mark's Cathedral for a century have been removed from Venice and traveled via Paris, with coverage continuing on Page 4.
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ST. Mark’s
Venice
Rome
Paris
Mackensen Faces Grave Danger in San River Corridor
London dispatch says German armies on the San’s right bank may face a dramatic turn as Mackensen’s risky maneuver could bring either a temporary success or a crushing defeat. A million German troops depend on a narrow seven mile wide neck for base communications with Mosciska near the Lemberg railway. Russian forces press on both flanks, closing the land corridor as Third Caucasian Army Corps narrows the gap behind Praemyast.
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Lemberg
Jarosian
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