Progressives Split Over Hughes as German American Issue Rises
Minnesota Progressive leader Budk T. Halbert says Progressives will not back Charles E. Hughes until he clarifies his stance on German American influence tied to his nomination. He urges emphatic repudiation or proof of Americanism, while urging support for John Parker of Louisiana for president and outlining plans for a Chicago meeting of Progressive delegates.
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Seabury to Seek Progressive Endorsement in Governor Race
Local progressive leaders discuss backing Judge Samuel Seabury of the Court of Appeals for governor, angered by Governor Whitman’s role in Charles Hughes’s nomination. The movement aims to secure Seabury’s Progressive endorsement, a key topic at a Manhattan hotel gathering.
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Hughes Victory Predicted by Progressive Chandler
Congressman Walter M. Chandler a Progressive told members of the Thirty-first Assembly District Central Republican Club that Hughes will be elected president due to friends and Wilson opponents. He criticized Wilson and Democratic moves on judiciary nominations and urged support for Hughes and Fairbanks.
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Thinks Moose Will Divide In Vote Split Move
Progressive State Chairman Costigan blasts Chicago convention leadership and predicts Wilson gains in the Phe vote. He argues a third ticket will split the party, while concessions to Progressive ideas could shift support toward temporary alliance with the Democratic Party or another protest group.
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Oregon Moose for Hughes
Oregon Progressives declare for Charles E Hughes despite George W Perkins warning to wait until the Chicago committee meeting on June 26. Progressive State Committeeman T B Neuhausen telegrams Perkins that Hughes has the Moose backing and Roosevelt’s stance aligns with Hughes on Americanism and preparedness.
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Kent Declines Run for Re election in California
Representative William Kent, the only independent member of the House, announced he will not seek re election to the Sixty fifth Congress. He cited private affairs and a need for a long vacation as reasons for stepping down.
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Fine Importers for Fraud in Federal Case
Judge in Federal District Court fined Carl Thalheim 2001 dollars and the Carl Thalheim Company 1 dollar plus costs for undervaluation of imported artificial flowers. Co-defendant William Hampson pleaded not guilty and was released on recognizance. Civil settlement of 15000 dollars aided by testimony from Max Hartenstein of Germany.
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New President of the Dominican Republic named
The Dominican Senate designated Jacinto de Castro as President of the republic succeeding Jimenez. His nomination was sent to the Chamber of Deputies for approval.
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British Strike At Joffre Word in Verdun Defense
Sir Douglas Haig reports five months of fighting on the western front with sharp local actions near Hooge The Bluff St Eloi Wulverghem Ulluch the Hohenzollern Redoubt and Vermelles revealing German strength. British and Allied lines rest on central reserves and fortified positions as offensive plans focus on Ypres Artois Champagne and Lille.
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Canadians Hold Gains Near Ypres After Shelled Gains
London reports the Canadian forces still hold positions recaptured near Zillebeke east of Ypres despite heavy German shelling. Three officers and 168 other ranks were captured or wounded during ground clearing. Verdun bombardment is intermittent as French Meuse positions face shelling.
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Great Drive Coming Says Ambulance Man
A letter from Victor White of this city, an American Ambulance member decorated twice with the Cross of War, promises a coming great movement of Allied armies on the Western Front. He writes from Paris May 21 that a summer attack will eclipse Verdun and Ypres, urging patience for the big attack to unfold.
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Canadians Recapture Ground in Ypres Sector
Canadian troops retook key ground including Armagh Wood and Observatory Ridge near Ypres. British front lines returned to their original position as German losses and prisoners, including four officers, mounted. The attack began after two weeks of cold rain and heavy shelling, with strong artillery support cited by prisoners praising Allied fire.
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Fierce Thirumont Struggle Near Verdun Reported
Paris June 14 French lines report heavy fighting at Verdun with exhaustion and losses. An entire division including Bavarians was driven by a turbulent assault on Thiaumont and surrounding trenches. French counteractions and reserves were moved to bolster the attack and sustain positions amid fierce close combat.
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Bukowina Army Cut Off by Russians
Russian forces halted a Bukowina advance near Dubno and Demidovka, capturing Kozin and Sniatyn as combat rages press Czernowitz bridgehead. Reports cite Russian artillery feints and a decisive shelling surge, with Austrian commander uncertainty and reliance on American and Japanese shipments to sustain offensives.
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Russian Offense on Hindenburg Line Reports Heavy Losses
The Russian assault along the southern eastern front near Pinsk faced seven waves of infantry against German forces under Field Marshal von Hindenburg. The War Office states heavy Russian losses were suffered as they attacked to seize railway targets and disrupt lines near Baranovichi Narocz and Poliessie. meanwhile German bombardments and counterattacks continued on the Dvina front and surrounding areas.
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Russian Offensive Expands as U S A Supports Supplies
Berlin reports Major Morandt notes Russia can wage a 400 kilometer front push with large forces aided by American matériel. He cites Russia’s yearly two million conscripts, the heightened offensive near Hindenburg’s front, and the broader eastern mobilization as strategic aims intensify the war efforts.
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Turbulent Russian Push Drives Austrians Back Across Front
Petrograd dispatches describe massive Austrian retreat as Russian forces press along Lutsk to Kovel. Reports cite cowardice among Austrian officers, with several surrendering while a Red Cross nurse briefly resisted. Russian cavalry and artillery teamwork threaten Lutsk and Baranovichi lines, signaling a long battle ahead.
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Hungary hears bad news on Russian front
Budapest papers summarize Russian offensive methods with reports from June describing unprecedented artillery bombardment preceding attacks. Austro Hungarian command has not confirmed or denied Russian prisoner claims as fighting continues on the Russian front.
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Russians Advancing Toward Bagdad Front
Petrograd reports on June 14 that the Caucasus Front repelled an enemy offensive toward Redad and engaged in fighting as Russian forces push forward from the north region toward Bagdad.
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Marconi to unveil ship collision device soon
Godfrey Isaacs announced that Mr Marconi authorized him to disclose an invention that would end collisions at sea in darkness or fog. He said the device would be installed on ships, making sea travel safer and nearly universal among vessels.
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