Scientists End Doubt on Crocker Land Discovery
Reports claim Peary and MacMillan expeditions confirmed Crocker Land sightings, easing doubt about a northern landmass. The article notes relief efforts for the expedition, funding needs approaching 90 000 dollars, and plans to resume exploration by summer if feasible.
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Hawker Tops Altitude Record at Hendon Flight
H. G. Hawker flew a Bahren aircraft to exceed the 14,800 foot mark at Hendon, reaching over 20,000 feet. The ascent lasted about ninety minutes with a long glide descent, and he endured intense cold during the excursion. The dispatch notes the near world altitude record of 20,260 feet held by Bier of Austria as of June 1.
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Austria
Rural Mail Delivery Will Expand Under Post Office Plan
The Postmaster General announces new rural automobile routes under the 1928 appropriation, with operation starting June 14. Personal routes within twenty miles will receive lower local rates as new service reaches many facilities, beginning August 1.
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Madius
Woman dies from poison at Waldorf Astoria
Mrs Desmond Stewart of Tonawanda N Y allegedly committed suicide in her hotel room at the Waldorf Astoria by ingesting cyanide of potassium. Coroner Dr Ray and James Mulhall investigated while hotel staff noted few visitors and relatives, with notices naming Mrs Anna Alker and Judge Hazelton as close friends.
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Boston
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Advent of Women in Mines Foreseen
Pittsburgh June 6 J G Butler Jr a steel manufacturer and president of the Dessemer Pig Iron Association warns of a labor shortage as war drains workers from mills mines and factories Italy joins the conflict. He predicts thousands of women may work in American blast furnaces and mines if the shortage deepens.
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Dessemer Pig Tron Association
Iron and Steel Industries
Wilson Eyes Peace Talks With Mexican Leaders At Gallipoli Front
President Wilson seeks unity among Carranza Villa and other factions to avoid U.S. intervention in Mexico. Carranza signals a friendly reply while Villa eyes peaceful settlement, as diplomatic channels suggest possible cooperation in reforming the Mexican government amid ongoing fighting. In Gallipoli, Allied forces advance about 500 yards on a three mile front despite heavy Turkish entanglements and counterattacks, with gains reported by Indian and French units and fresh Turkish reinforcements noted.
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Women as Fit for Soldiers As Men Says Harvard Doctor
Harvard physician Dr. Dudley A. Sargent argues women can be as fit as men for military duty. He cites examples of strong endurance in well trained women both in college and in the world, insisting sex is not a handicap and noting historic and current demonstrations of female stamina under hardship.
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Greek King Constantine in critical condition after operation
Telegrams from Athens report King Constantine of Greece remains dangerously ill after surgery to remove part of the athrib. A later bulletin says his temperature reached 104.15 and he slept fitfully. Crown Prince George and Venizelos are linked to potential cabinet changes should the king die.
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Paris hears rumor of new French cabinet changes
Rumors in Paris claim ex premier Bourgeois will join a new cabinet while Augagneur is expected to resign. Reports say other incumbents including Marin e minister Augagneur and minister of the interior Mulvy may step down as a cabinet reshuffle looms.
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Wilson Critics Lose Passports Amid German-American Tensions
Officials say several German American citizens in various German cities had their passports revoked by the American Embassy in Berlin as dissatisfaction with U S policy grows. Names include Leon Raines and Karl Recknagel of Dresden who criticized Washington and renounced citizenship. In war updates from Italy and the Dalmatian coast, naval actions include cable cuttings, lighthouse destruction, and bombardments near Monfalcone and Cattaro. Reports also mention unrest in Trieste with buildings sacked.
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Italians Halted as Austria Advances in Alpine Front
London reports the first major clash in the Italian campaign at Tolmino with Italian forces holding the 6000 foot Monte Nero and pressing into Austrian lines. The Rome correspondent notes Italians have penetrated along a 160 mile front, while Austria concentrates troops for a pivotal struggle near Trieste and the upper Adriatic.
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Russo Swedish Treaty Ratified in Petrograd
Stockholm reports a treaty ratified last week in Petrograd between Sweden and Russia acknowledging mutual financial commercial and industrial interests of both nations.
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Russia
White Book in Demand From State Department Readers
Washington is flooded with requests for the White Book the first volume of diplomatic papers and notes from the State Department. It prints the texts of all exchanges with belligerents since the war began showing neutral rights commerce and key notes with the Allies and Germany. Further volumes or revisions are anticipated as the correspondence grows.
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Germany
Bucharest crowds clamoring for war in 191?, day of demonstrations
A Bucharest protest of about thirty thousand marched in a pro Allied intervention demonstration with flags and bugles to the Italian Legation urging Italy to enter the war. A counter demonstration by Conservatives and Socialists supported Germany, and M Margiloman faced party dissent with a meeting called for tomorrow led by Jean Lahovary.
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Danes Arrest Three Germans in Denmark
Copenhagen June 6 three men identified as Gumprecht and Z Haas of New York and HH Haan of Copenhagen were arrested at Sueby Denmark. They are reported to have been involved in a plan to free the interned German officers from the two Zeppelins wrecked last February off the Danish coast.
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Five trawlers sunk off Peterhead by German submarine
London reports that five more trawlers were sunk yesterday off Peterhead by a German submarine. The vessels Dogberry and Hardolph from Hull the Persimmon from Rimaby the Gatehound and Curlew from Sunderland were the victims. All crew members were saved.
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Wilson Delays Note as Berlin Sees U S Demands
President Wilson will send a second note to Germany amid debate over maritime policy and the Lusitania crisis. German officials in Berlin remain confident the U S will press no immediate escalation, while Ambassador Gerard prepares the text for Berlin.
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