Peace debate at West Side Y M C A on war allies
The Rev. Pr. RE. Ellsworth Shumaker urged a neutral powers council to settle WWI issues. He warned Germany’s refusals could force U S into conflict, saying drawing the sword might be necessary to end oppression and defend freedom. He noted many in the country favor the Allies and urged ending pretend neutrality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
RE. Ellsworth Shumaker
Theodore Roosevelt
West Side Y. M. C. A
Germany
United States
Cnses
Council of Powers
Bhumaker Aga
Were
Ttrom
Bos
Italy
Newell Dwight Hillis
England
France
Shumaker
League of All Nations
Belgium
Russia
Dr. Shumuker
Von Bissing Denies Slur on American Relief Efforts
General von Bissing, governor of occupied Belgium, says a New York quote misrepresented him. He denies implying American aid was not charity and clarifies that some grain shipments were gifts or used as directed, noting no intent to question relief's purpose.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merlin
London
Genal von Bissing
Belgium
New York
Rockefeller Founda
von Bissing
Berlin
Foreign Office
Bellum
Submarines Score in Torpedo Practice at Coddington Cove
Submarines E-1 K-u E-5 and K-6 E-1 and E-2 show excellent torpedo practice in Coddington Cove with high scores and several sailors achieving top marks. D-1 D-2 tree and te-4 face upcoming target drills while G-1 remains disabled after loading issues with a torpedo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Times
Newport
Coddington Cove
Libmarines
French Drive North of Aisne Gains Two Thirds Of Labyrinth
Paris reports eight days of hard clash near Tracy-le-Mont and Neuville-St. Vaast with the French claiming capture of two thirds of a mile of trenches and new works in the Labyrinth. Allied forces also advance at Neuville-St. Vaast and near Aix-Noulette to Souchez amid heavy fighting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Neuville-St. Vaast
Souchez
Lorette
Tracy-le-Mont
Aisne
Paris War Office
Arras
Aix-Noulette
Fond de Ruval
Grbout
Moulin-sous -Touvent
Champagne
Beauséjour
Meuse
Vosges
Ablain
Neuville
la Chapelle de Lorette
Aix-Noulette-Souchez
Ablain-Souchez
Rumored French Cabinet Shakeup Circles Paris
Paris whispers of a near cabinet reconstruction with several ministers to be replaced. Leon Bourgeois, former premier, may join the new cabinet. existing ministers like Victor Augigner and Louis Malvy are said to resign.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amsterdam
London
Baris
Re Egraaf
Leon Bourgeois
Victor Augiugneur
Loth d. Malvy
Interior
Germans Shell Ypres With 20000 Shells In One Day
A Morning Post correspondent reports heavy bombardment along the northwestern front. From Arras to Ypres towns endure intense shelling as German artillery targets positions while British gunners contest with shrapnel and high explosives. In Ypres alone about 20 000 shells were dropped in twenty four hours.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
NEW York Times
London
Morning Post
France
Chateau of Hooee
Notre Dame de Lorette
Arras
Ypres
Opera at the Front in a Village Near Battle Lines
The Gaulois reports a zouave company near the fighting area has opened a theatre where officers patronize amateur actors performing La Juive Carmen and Pagliacci with piano. The nightly shows attract officers and large soldier crowds during trench rest periods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
NEW York Times
Paris
The
Gaulois
la Jutive
Churchill Speech Draws Naval Critique From London
The Morning Post cites Churchill’s Dundee claim that seas are clear but notes Admiralty reports of June merchant losses and German and Austrian fleets in the Baltic and Adriatic. The piece questions his views on submarine danger and the Dardanelles fleet, suggesting crews are needed for new ships and that losses may paradoxically strengthen a navy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Mr. Churchill
Admiralty
Dardanelles
Churchill
Allied Attack Gains at Dardanelles
Allied forces press the offensive at the Dardanelles as Turkish counter-attacks on the night of June 4-5 are repulsed, keeping the front line steady and under heavy bombardment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dardanelles
Turks on the Tigris Surrender to British
British forces report the surrender of the Amara garrison on June 3 with about 700 Turkish soldiers and 30 officers. Captain Nunn and Sir Percy Cox led the operation, as Townshend’s force advances. Total captures reach eighty officers and 2,000 men plus seven field guns and multiple vessels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John RE. Nixon
Tigris
Turkey
Townshend
Nunn
Percy Cox
Amara
George S. Gorringe
Aotumn
Neen
Athens Dispatch Extract Reveals Sourcing Details
Athens report outlines from reliable sources the basis of information gathered by investigators. The note emphasizes verification and the need for corroboration in presenting findings.
New Guards for King George Regiment Guard Buckingham Palace
The Observer reports a newly formed Welsh Guards regiment began duty guarding Buckingham Palace in a formal ceremony. The guards were described as a fine group and performed their tasks with sharp discipline, impressing onlookers with their appearance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buckingham Palace
NEW York Times
London
the Observer
Welsh Guards
Germans Urge More Activity in Campaign Planning
The German Emperor aims to optimize plans against Italy during his Vienna visit. The German General Staff laments Austrian partial success and calls for a more vigorous effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vienna
Daily Express
Geneva
Italy
Belgian Reply to German White Book Denies Accusations
The Belgian Legation released a statement rejecting the German White Book claims that Belgians rose in arms against invaders and that Belgian authorities aided a franc tireur movement. It stresses lack of proof, cites Belgian decrees urging restraint, and notes German mistreatment of clergy with many priests killed or mutilated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Berlin
Belgium
Belgian Commission of Inquiry
Francea Tireurs
Pax
Ger
Bern Duhr
S. J
Cardinal Mercder
Ken
Two Views on Belgian Allegations of German Atrocities
The piece weighs the White Book’s claims against Belgian Inquiry reports led by Viscount Bryce and Belgian officials. It contrasts Belgian and Allied-sourced evidence with German government statements, noting alleged violations of The Hague Convention, hostages, seized property, bombardments, and civilian deaths including women and children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Viscount Bryce
Waleh Helgium
Hel Kian
Cardinal Mercier
Commission of Inquiry
Belgium
Becier
Germany
Wrier
Franes Tireura
Stand By British Leaders Averted Serious Defeat
In a Toronto dispatch Colonel D W McPherson cites General Smith Dorrien writing to General Alderson that the battle before Ypres shows resourcefulness and bravery of brigadiers battalion commanders and individuals and could have become a serious defeat without their gallantry and determination.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toronto
D. W. McPherson
J. Currie
Smith-Dorrien
Alderson
Ypres
German air raid on Calais tests a bomb near American consulate
London dispatch reports a German air raid on Calais Saturday with a bomb test within fifty yards of the American consulate, causing no damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Calais
France
Wireless to Direct Zeppelins Torpedoes and Trench Protection
The London Daily Mail reports on a new aerial torpedo for Zeppelins, filled with gas and directed by wireless control from the airship. Also cited is Professor Rotland's trench protection in artificial stone slabs two yards square that withstand three times reinforced concrete pressure and heat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London Daily Mail
Rotland
Stuttgart
Control of Indian Wheat Exports Progresses in India
London dispatch from Ottawa reports India’s export control for wheat is working smoothly with new crop entering markets. Exports by May total over 116 thousand tons, with an expected yield above 2000 thousand tons from a 32 million acre area led by Punjab. Purchases continue steadily. prices eased to balance farmer profits and consumer costs. Freight rates set in London are lower than those for Indian shippers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipoli
Constantinople
Sea of Marmara
Smyrna
Flanders
France
Strait
Sea of Marmora
Seraglio Point
Thoseuns
Egypt
Berlin
Syria
Lebanon
Palestine
Tehatalja
Ottawa
Ont
London Dispatch
Reuters Ottawa
Simia
Heme
Punjab
Indian Wheat Committee
London
Also Mentioned on This Page
Vafladis & CO
Cairo
U.S
C. A
Council
America
Bull
Bourgeois
Augogneur
Malvy
Burnu
Eddel
Yeni Shehrs
Eski Kenio
Gr.maidos
Erveden
Chalar
Fidegetman
Kilid Baha
Namazigia Havu
Egenweeu
Pase
Krithia
Maidos
Svells
Amarna
Athens
Daily Chronicle
King George
Eber and
Heilbroner
Weber and Heilbroner
Weber
Cortlandt
Nassau Clothes
Strength Organization Service
Bankers Trust Company
Wall Street
Berryer
Palma de Cuba
Victoria
United Cigar Stores
Andrew Usher & CO
Edinburgh
Nas
India
Adays
Packard Motor Car Company
Library Bureau
C. H. Rice
Broadway
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!