Germans win Fort Vaux seize Hoog e line
London reports Fort Vaux fallen to German forces after fierce bombardment near Verdun. German statement says garrison surrendered and guns and mine throwers captured. Hooge near Ypres also attacked with gains for Germans, while French and British skirmish for hills and trenches around Damloup and Hill 804 continue amid heavy artillery.
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Germans cannot take Verdun declares Whitney Warren
Paris dispatch reports Whitney Warren based on his Verdun return asserts Verdun remains intact despite bombardment. Warren recalls dining with General Petain, praising French morale and leadership, and arguing German forces cannot seize Verdun regardless of temporary advances. He notes hospitals damaged and the costly, futile struggle for a crown prize.
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Perkins's Rooms Reported Tapped and Wires Struck
Chicago hears a private wire from George W Perkins's rooms to Sagamore Hill may have been tapped. Reports claim Roosevelt conversations were transcribed for enemies this morning. A raid on the Roosevelt committee room in the Auditorium tore out telegraph instruments, but nothing was taken. The Roosevelt camp calls it likely drunken mischief. others doubt roisterers act alone.
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Republicans Consider Inviting Roosevelt To Chicago Faction Meeting
The G O P leaders in Fort Chicago discuss inviting Theodore Roosevelt to Chicago to reunite party factions split in 1912. A fusion nominee agreement between Republican and Progressive leaders could trigger the invitation, but only if Roosevelt exits the contest and agrees on a single Republican nominee.
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Kaiser First to Send Praise to K of K
Penraon J. Kenyon, a Khartoum veteran, recalled the first telegram of congratulation for Kitchener when Rayon Kitchener of Khartoum received the Grand Cross. He said Kaiser Wilhelm of Germany sent the initial praise and he believed that Kaiser was responsible for Kitchener's death. Kenyon, arriving in New York from London, wept upon learning his old chief had died.
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Germany and Italy at War Court Ruling in Leipzig
Amsterdam reports the Imperial Appeal Court at Leipzig issued a verdict on a dispute over an Italian supply contract noting that Germany is not formally at war with Italy. The ruling states Germany shares in the Austro Italian war due to the alliance, obliging troop redeployments.
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RNC Opens in Chicago with Harding as Temporary Chair
The Republican National Convention met in the Coliseum, heard Warren G. Harding of Ohio deliver a keynote and urged unity. The assembly adjourned to 11 o clock tomorrow morning after a two hour session marked by quiet order and brief bursts of applause.
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Progressives Cheer Roosevelt at First Bull Moose Session
The Progressive National Convention opened with Theodore Roosevelt cheered for 93 minutes as 4.2 million Roosevelt supporters were urged to unite behind him. Raymond Robins, temporary chairman, declared the aim to unify the party if possible, but no nominating action occurred. Leaders kept control, signaling a three corner fight if Republicans did not respond. Strong display of loyalty followed for the 4,200,000 vote magnet as the inner circle steered proceedings.
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Rooms Engaged for T. R. in Chicago
Chicago reports rooms engaged at the Hotel La Salle for Colonel Roosevelt starting tomorrow as Progressive leaders weigh the approach to his direct leadership of the convention fight. Ex-Senator Jackson, Maryland Republican Committeeman, telegraphed Roosevelt urging immediate arrival to address the convention and unite the party on the floor.
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Progressive platform touts preparedness and reform themes
Chicago and Oyster Bay dispatches describe a tentative Progressive platform stressing naval strength a 250000 man army universal military training under federal supervision and social justice and tariff reforms. Roosevelt remains coy on Chicago plans while factions eye last minute moves to unite or derail nominations amid party tensions.
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Dark Horse Talk Grows In Roosevelt Nomination Fight
Chicago June 7 A third ticket seems likely as Republican and Progressive conventions split. Roosevelt looms if Hughes heads the G.O.P. with a joint harmony committee formed by leaders from both camps. Dark horse names like Harding Wood Borah and Herrick circulate, while Roosevelt and the Colonel split remain unresolved as efforts push toward rapid balloting.
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