Hughes Boom Faces Two Sharp Blows Front-Runner Fight
The Chicago Tribune reports the Republican convention opening with old guard leaders meeting to stop Roosevelt while Crane, Barnes, Penrose and Smoot push to curb Hughes. Progressives threaten to withhold support, while Roosevelt allies seek to hold back progressives and unite the party. Details show fractures over candidate views, potential ticket arrangements, and delegate loyalties as tensions rise ahead of decisive votes.
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Chicago
Old Guard
Roosevelt
Messrs
Crane
Barnes
Penrose
Smoot
Tentre
Hughes
Washington
Frank N. Hitchcock
The
Justice
Noews
George W. Perkine
Jimu
Publicatonor
Fairbanks
Root
Burton
William Hays
Joseph B. Keating
Ms. Perkins
Throre
Mr. Barnes
Kaiser to Welcome Fleet on Return
London report says Emperor Wilhelm plans to inspect the German fleet at Wilhelmshaven upon its return from the North Sea engagement. The dispatch from Amsterdam credits an agency for the update and notes the expected arrival tomorrow.
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London
William
Wilhelmshaven
Amsterdam
Battleplane Aids Fire Alarm Over Mineola
Walter Niles, an aviator returning from Japan, spotted a house fire from 1000 feet over Mineola L I. A clump of trees hid the flames from ground observers as he dropped 500 feet, warned the crowd, then circled to report the alarm and resumed the firefight with the new 195 horsepower battle plane.
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Sam
Walter Niles
Japan
Mineola
L. I
Ife
Matinee idols quit London for front in war time
London editors report women fear the military service act will remove actors under forty one including matinee idols. Henry Ainley and Edmund Gwenn face enlistment, Godfrey Tearle already serves, Gerald Du Maurier and Dennis Eadie near age limit. Managers now demand birth certificates or discharges, while some advertise as medically rejected.
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London
Henry Ainley
Edmund Gwenn
Peter
Godfrey Tearle
Gerald du Maurier
Dennis Eadie
Nurse accused of staging Jamaica burglary in court
Sylvia Juraschek a Jamaica nurse and church singer was injured in a home burglary at Frank A Girard's, while two detectives say she staged the crime to steal from Mrs Girard. She testified she made no confession and was held on burglary charges with 500 bond pending further hearing.
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Sylvia Juraschek
Ninger
Dutch Reformed Church
Jamaica
Frank A. Girard
Nanpenau
Mies Duraschek
Girard
Miller
Dammiea
French Move On West Of Meuse
London reports a new German offensive near Fort Douaumont and Fort Vaux in the Meuse region. German attacks press toward Verdun while French counterattacks reclaim trenches north of Cauvettes and on the left bank. Canadians and British efforts also engage as heavy artillery and mines influence fighting.
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Meuse
Dounamont
Vaux
Verdun
Caillette Wood
Damloup
Vava
Fort Vaux
Mont Casen
Douaumont
Cumieres
le Mort Homme
Torgether
Cauvettes
Givenchy
Julian Myng
Mo Ho
Edwin Alderson
Vaux Pond
Gay
Vaux Fort
Digope “Ta
Cote de Meuse
Fill
Ant
de Meuse
Vauquess
Courtes Chaussees
Fille Morte
Tier Meuse
Saa 2
Nate
German fleet claims heavy British losses in North Sea battle
Berlin reports Admiral Hebbing haus stating at least three destroyer flotillas and nine or ten other destroyers were sunk by a German torpedo ship. The battleship Westphalen supposedly sank six, Pommern fell to a torpedo, and Wiesbaden by artillery while Fraueniob likely sunk. German papers hail victory with minimal losses and Britain’s heavier toll.
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Berlin
Jane 2
Hebbinghaus
Admiralty
Reichstag
Westphalen
Pommern
Wiesbaden
Fraueniob
List
Johannes Kaempf
Chamber
Germany
Great Britain
Kaempf
North Sea
Persius
Tageblatt
England
Tageszeitun
Losses in North Sea Battle Reported by Both Sides
Wartime tally shows British losses including Warspite 27 500 tons Marlborough 25 000 Queen Mary 27 000 Indefatigable 18 750 Invincible 17 250 Defence 14 600 Black Prince 13 550 Turbulent Sparrowhawk Ardent and other destroyers. German side admits Kaiser class battleships Pommern 13 700 Derfflinger 28 000 Wiesbaden 2 000 plus Frauenlob and several destroyers.
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Defence
Warrior
Germat
Berlin
Pommern
Derfflinger
Lutzow
Wiesbaden
Frauenlob
London
Kiel Canal
North Sea
Jutland
Great Britain
Queen Mary
Indefatigable
Black Prince
Germany
Marlborough
Dreadnoughts Sought As North Sea Battle Sparks Debate
Washington reports of a North Sea naval engagement ignite interest in war plans. Analysts weigh British gunnery, German strategy, and the possible moral impact on peace prospects. Officials note mine fears and location near Horn Reefs offer little light. Continued on page 3.
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Tibure Mare A
Washington
North Sea
Verdun
Germany
Horn Reef
Denmark
Wilhelmshaven
London admits sinking of three battle cruisers at Jutland
London reports the battle off Jutland led to Britain losing the battle cruisers Queen Mary Indefatigable and Invincible and several smaller ships. Germany claims additional hits including Warspite and Marlborough. Zeppelins participated. censorship delayed full details.
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Queen Mary
Indefatigable
Invincible
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