Russians Break Austro German Front at Lutsk and Galicia
Petrograd reports Russian forces pierced the Austrian front at Lutsk, breaking through trenches and advancing beyond the city. The victory opens routes to Kovel Brest Vladimir-Volynski and threatens Lemberg while Austrian positions south of Buczacz in Galicia are driven back toward Stripa.
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Russians Drive Deep Into Galicia With Massive Offensive
Petrograd reports five days of furious attack by General Brussiloff’s forces pushing from Kovelsaris line to Bukowina, averaging fifteen miles. About 66,000 enemies, mainly Austrians Hungarians and Germans, are said captured or killed. Lutsk is threatened as Russians advance toward Lemberg crossing the Stripa River. Prisoners total 64,714 with 1,143 officers. Mikouline wounded amid continued operations across Volhynia and Galicia.
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Joffre in London for Allies War Council
General Joffre commander in chief of France visits London to join an Allied war council meeting at the Foreign Office. He attends with French ambassador Paul Cambon and a delegation including Premier Briand Minister Roques and several senior officials and officers.
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Allies to assume control of Greece reshapes Saloniki port
Paris dispatch reports Entente Allies will enforce treaties to safeguard Greek unity and constitution. Greek Saloniki port commander replaced by a French officer and Greek ships barred from Kavala. embargo on Greek vessels in French ports. Demobilisation of twelve army classes equals 150000 men. Athens sees unrest and doubts government longevity after disbanding army.
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Kitchener’s cruiser Hampshire sinks off Orkney
Reports from Orkney say the British warship Hampshire sank after catching fire while transporting Earl Kitchener to Russia. A lifeboat carrying Kitchener and staff reportedly swamped, with about eighty bodies later recovered along the cliffs as rescue efforts continued.
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Liebknecht Treason Trial Hinted Before Berlin Court
Berlin dispatch reports Dr Karl Liebknecht held since May 1 for May Day protest activity faces treason accusations. Trial expected to start soon before the Berlin Military Court as authorities pursue the case. A note on a red sparkling ruby wine appears in the same item.
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Roosevelt Still Fights For Nomination On Second Ballot
Special to The New York Times. Oyster Bay June 9 Colonel Roosevelt keeps pressing for the Republican nomination and refuses to yield until Hughes or another gains a majority. Supporters see adjournment as a favorable sign as Hughes struggles on early ballots. Roosevelt plans with his lieutenants for tomorrow's crucial contest and tries to prevent a third ticket by aligning Weeks Cummins du Pont Brumaugh Penrose Knox and others.
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Hughes Has Not Sent Word Of Resignation To Chicago
Special to The Times Washington June 9 Justice Hughes has sent no word of resignation to Chicago and is viewed by political observers as a possible Republican nominee. President Wilson and secretary Tumulty confirm no resignation. Balloting at the Chicago Convention shows Hughes leading on two ballots, while friends urge restraint and caution about his candidacy status.
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Harmony Hopes as Conferees Adjourn and Meet Again
Chicago June 10 In the wake of Republican and Progressive conventions harmony committees resumed talks after a 2 AM adjournment with a 9 AM meeting planned. Roosevelt urged as compromise. Root named as possible Republican candidate, while ten contenders stretch the field.
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No Comment From Hughes On First Ballot News
Justice Hughes heard the first ballot result from Chicago at his home as reporters wired word to his secretary Lawrence H Green. Green said Hughes had no comment to make after the reading.
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Favorite Son Boomers Plot to Defeat Hughes at Dawn
Stalled in Chicago at dawn, rival reformers and favorite sons meet in secret discussions seeking to halt Hughes. Delegations from Indiana Iowa Maryland and Pennsylvania weigh votes on early ballots while rumors of deals and dark horses swirl around the Republican Convention.
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Hughes Show Adjour nment Fought at Republican Convention
Chicago June 9 Hughes supporters failed to block adjournment after two ballots. First ballot shows Hughes with large lead over Root. second ballot widens Hughes edge. Hughes men lose key votes as Progressives push for unity and Roosevelt nomination amid tense convention activity.
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