Frank's Fate Now in Slaton's Hands
In Atlanta on June 16 Governor Slaton weighs commutation for Leo Frank after ex Congressmen W M Howard argued that Conley’s testimony should be eliminated to prove Frank’s innocence. Howard contends only strong circumstantial proof can convict, while Slaton vows a swift decision by Friday or Saturday.
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Duma Greeting via Wireless Reaches English Commons
A new Russian wireless station sent a wartime greeting to England. The Duma Chairman addressed James W. Lowther Speaker of the House of Commons and Lowther acknowledged the message by wireless.
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Rumor Holland to Enter the War Circulates in Paris
Paris reports circulating rumors that Holland will enter the war or allow British forces to cross Dutch territory. A Belgian refugee from Liege says German fortifications have been rearranged to face the Dutch frontier. Official counts note 24 killed and 40 hurt in Zeppelin raids on the northeast coast with fires in drapery shops a lumber yard and a terrace of houses.
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New Airship Raid Kills Sixteen Britons
A new airship raid in England results in the deaths of sixteen Britons. The government announces plans for a stronger defense as construction accelerates on large sky craft of the Sikor type.
The Man Who May Be Greece's War King
Readers are teased with a profile of a figure in Greece tied to wartime leadership as Sunday Times promotes an upcoming feature. The piece hints at a controversial or influential individual whose role in conflict looms large.
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Greece
British Offensive Wins Near Ypres and Festubert Loss
British forces score a victory near Ypres while suffering a defeat at Festubert in the ongoing battle. The actions reflect shifting momentum as Allied lines adapt to German resistance. No further details are provided in this brief dispatch.
Russians net 122 400 in 15 days as battles rage
Long dispatch cites Austrian German drive toward Lemberg with 122 400 Russians captured or killed in two weeks. Berlin reports British and French gains near Ypres Arras and the Vosges. French Org notes ten prisoners and several machine guns taken, Rheims bombarded, and Braunkopf seized on the Fecht.
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British steamer Strathnairn sunk by torpedo
London reports the British steamer Strathnairn of 4336 tons was torpedoed off the Scilly Islands and sunk. Twenty two crew members including the captain drowned. only one Englishman and ten Chinese survived. Survivors landed at Milford Haven. The ship carried coal from Cardiff to Archangel, Russia. Lloyds says three Aberdeen trawlers were sunk by German submarines.
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Executions in Belgium Must Await Kaiser's Indorsement
Amsterdam dispatch reports Emperor William ordered all court martial death sentences in Belgium to be subject to his approval before execution. Eight Liége citizens had been shot for espionage and twenty more were in prison awaiting fate. The Kaiser sent a telegram expressing regret over the eight executions, calming Liége and averting a potential outbreak.
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Air raids devastate Karlsruhe palace and city centers
Reports from Basel and Rotterdam detail an Allied air raid on Karlsruhe with 23 aviators overhead. One wing of the Grand Ducal Palace collapsed while the Queen of Sweden was uninjured. many killed or injured, factories and railway centers damaged, trains delayed, fires widespread. A German editor calls the attack nefarious and demands widespread retaliation, including London.
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Nebraskan Torpedo Revelation From London Report
Washington reports evidence from Ambassador Page that the Ameri steamer Nebraskan was torpedoed on May 29 by a German submarine. Lt Towers' examination in Liverpool produced photographs and fragments of a torpedo shell found in the hull, with depositions from Nebraskan officers detailing the explosion and damage.
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Line of Danish ships to American registry blocked
Washington reports a proposed transfer of eight to twelve Danish steamers to American registry has been blocked by U.S. government refusal to fund the purchase. vessels, owned by Richard Wagner’s American Transatlantic Co, were tied to Hugo Stinnes and named Gotland Lapland Gulland Vesilana Gronland Nyland Vinland Finland Kursiana Cleveland Sydland Laura and an unnamed tank ship. The United States says no American money is invested and ships are not entitled to American registry.
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Venizelos Foes Dally as Greece Sees Possible Return
Athens dispatch notes the government claims 150 adherents while elections yield a indecisive result. The administration may delay resignation until the new Parliament convenes, and argues the ailing Kinks health prevents a cabinet change.
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Building Huge Biplanes for Zeppelin War in Britain
Britain is manufacturing the large Sikorsky type aeroplane discussed in Parliament. War undersecretary H. J. Tennant says air force capacity rose tenfold since the war began with eleven training schools capable of educating over 600 students. The Sikorsky biplane is described as the heaviest machine in use, with a dead weight above three and a half tons and a payload exceeding a ton including explosives.
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Recruits of 1916 Draft to Be Called Today
London reports from Amsterdam that Cologne dispatches say the 1916 draft recruits, ordered to prepare for service, will be summoned to the colors today instead of in October as proposed.
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Air attack on Belfort reported by German planes
An official report states that yesterday German aeroplanes dropped bombs on Nancy St Dé and Belfort in single plane sorties. At Nancy only a few civilians suffered injuries.
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Allen's Foot-Ease for Troops Dominates Frontline Foot Care
Over 100000 packages of Allen's Foot-Ease antiseptic powder are being used by German and Allied troops at the Front. The powder relieves rubbing and wakes weary feet, and is widely advertised in shops and papers.
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Russian War Report From Shavit and Galicia Fronts
The War Office states fighting continues in Shavit with minor changes. German attacks near Nyszynice Bakh and Vrzasnysz are repulsed. In Galicia Germans bring fresh troops and renew the Jarosian push while Russians counter in the Dniester area capturing 1200 prisoners and seven machine guns. Rogoudzno Jouraukoff retaken.
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Sharp division on methods support for Zimmerman
Meyer Gerhard, who reaches Kaiser's capital today, states a desire for peace and praises German Americans. He notes the note created a friendly impression among officials in Washington as Gerard reports on the matter.
Likely Not Hersing Sank Lusitania Says Report
Copenhagen dispatch reports Kaiser awarded the Pour le Merite to submarine U-21 commander Captain Hersing for a gallant act in torpedoing the Lusitania. The piece argues he may instead be honored for Dardanelles successes and notes prior sinkings off the British coast in September, November, and January.
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