O'Leary and Others Indicted in Irish Plot Conspiracy
Grand Jury indicted nine individuals for conspiracy to violate espionage act and treason attempt linked to Irish rebellion. Barons Kretschman Victorien and Rodiger accused of entering U.S. to aid German interests, with others named as spies for Berlin. Several defendants pleaded guilty. judge ordered custody awaiting trial in a case tied to the Welland Canal plot.
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Abe Feders
Om Maria von Kretschmany
Alina Mme
Moris K. de Victorien
Hermann Wessels
Karl Rediger
Jeremiah O'Leary
Bull
Wilfaed
Robinson
Sinn Fein Ovator
Albert Paul Fricke
Johm T. Win
Butfiinj
Sinn Felner
Welland Canal
Emil Kipper
Hay
Muga Schweitzer
Rudolph Binder
Uume
Victorica
Anger
Trish
Ireland
United States
Berlin
Hand
Sid
Whey
Baroness Kretschman
Nessels
Willard Robinson
Albert Ol Wiile
Grand Jury
Faby
Fusrd
Etodd
Faroncay Krwtachman
Inventor of aeromobile jailed in German plot at hotel
Von Bultzingsloven, titled inventor of the aeromobile, was seized at the Manhattan Hotel with a self-styled Kaiser envoy. Authorities say the device could hover stationary and was destined for German use. he faces sedition charges and $10,000 bail. The unfolding sting exposed German-American tensions and future warfare talk.
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Brono von Bultsingsloven
Manhattan
Tie Kaiser
United States
Hig
von Bultzingsloven
Hitchcock
Department of Justice
von Bultgingelagen
Teuton Threat Fails to Free Capt. Rintelen
A German demand for the release of Captain Franz Rintelen, jailed in the United States, was rejected by Secretary Lansing who warned Germany that reprisal against American prisoners would invite reciprocal action. The note cited America’s greater German prisoner population and outlined a hostage strategy to guarantee fair treatment of U.S. prisoners in Germany. Rintelen, linked to the Labor National Peace Council and other plots, was convicted on multiple indictments and sentenced to four and a half years in Atlanta. London, offered in exchange, is described as not a bona fide American citizen by the State Department. Continued on Page 5, Column 5.
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Senate
Congress
Phin
Germany
the Tribune
Washington
Franz Rintelen
Geranga Plotter
Rintelen
Lansing
Atlanta
Labor National Peace Council
Wallend
Siegfried Paul Tondon
State Department
Leipzic
Unite States
New York
Warsaw
London
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Siegfrind Panl London
Uspy
Fucta
Mary Leonhard
Wro
Forecasts Huge 931 Million Bushel Wheat Crop
Washington dispatch reports the department of agriculture foresees the second largest wheat crop in U S history at 931 million bushels from winter and spring wheat. If ideal growing conditions hold, harvest could reach 41 billion bushels, with oats at 1.5 billion, barley at 285 million, and rye at 81 million bushels.
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Washington
Department of Agriculture
Can't Drown or Kill Marines Says Daniels
Secretary of the Navy Daniels praised Marines calling them the minute man and emergency man of the service. He said they excelled in the battle at Chateau Thierry and would perform anywhere. He stressed their readiness and maximum worth in any action.
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Martine
Daniels Imerint
the Tribune
Washington
Secretary of the Navy
Daniels
Chateau Thierry
China Menaced By Teutons in East Siberia
Washington reports Austro German troops near the Chinese boundary in Eastern Siberia act with Bolshevik forces against the anti Bolshevik Tendr, reviving the prospect of Japanese intervention. The force likely includes former prisoners, linked to a recent China Japan protection pact approved by Entente allies. The operations near China threaten to push Japan toward action.
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Washington
Siberia
Semendis
Siber
China
Jspen
Far East
Japan
Jong
Dissension Breaks Up Semenoff Army In Siberia
SHANGHAI June reports say General Semenoff, anti Bolshevik leader in Siberia, left the Trans Daikelia front amid dissensions. He may disband his force and flee to Mongolia. Bolshevik troops reportedly crossed the Onon River and attacked, while an Austro German cavalry and infantry force threatens Semenoff's communications.
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Semenof
Han
Trans- Daikelia Front
Harbin
Tin
Mongolia
Preen
Manchuria
Seménas
Siberia
Onon River
Tyanshaikalia
Semenoff
Japan Denies Pact Gave Her Virtual Control of China
Tokyo officials rejected reports that a China Japan military accord would place Beijing under Tokyo power. The Shanghai Gazette claimed Japan would oversee Chinese expeditionary forces, police, arsenals, dockyards, mines, and privileges in Outer and Inner Mongolia and Manchuria, citing alleged Peking sources.
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China
Shanghai Gazette
Eugene Chen
Peking
Shanghai
Siberia
Jaan
Inner Mongolia
Man
Vinland Sunk Off Virginia By German U Boat
The Norwegian steamship Vinland, 4,198 tons, was torpedoed and sunk by a German submarine about sixty five miles off the Virginia Capes at 6 p.m. on June 5. The rescued crew landed at Cape May, New Jersey, today after being picked up by a U.S. destroyer.
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Washington
Vinland
Virginia Capes
Navy Department
Cape May
N. J
Viniund Wsa
Harrathian
Virginia
Harpathian
Department
U S Transport Fled Two U Boats Up Coast In Twelve Hour Chase
A U S transport racing north along the Atlantic coast under dark lights and a full head of steam escaped two German U boats for twelve hours. Crews said wireless warnings alerted them and they steered zigzag to reach an Atlantic port. Destroyers appeared and the submarines submerged before the escort crafts reached the harbor.
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Atlantic
Vinland Attacked in Rough Weather by U-Boat
News from Gape May New Jersey reports a Norwegian freighter Vinland attacked in rough seas. Nineteen crew were rescued by a destroyer and hospitalized with exposure. most are Swedes and Norwegians who speak little English. The Vinland, 1103 tons, built in 1908 in Bergen, was northbound with a sugar cargo.
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Gape
N. J
Vinland
Wissa- Hitkon
Bergen
Norway
Steamer Argonaut Sunk Off Seillys by U Boat
Advices from Edward F. Geer office report the steamship Argonaut sunk by a German submarine off the Seillys on June 5. Owned by Mr. G and formerly the Mambure steamer Albingia, built in Belfant in 1893, the Argonaut weighed 2,929 tons, length 401 feet, bearing 47.
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Seillys
Edward F. Geer
State Street
Seillya
Argon
Mr. G
Mambure Stuxmahip
Allied Troops Take Veuilly Poilus Gain North of Aisne
Allied forces led by American Marines and French troops advance northwest of the Aisne near Veuilly and Le Port Fonten. They capture four villages including Veuilly and Bouresches, push toward Ambleny, and regain territory amid heavy artillery activity. Prisoners taken and stores destroyed accompany the push.
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Aisne
Chiteau
Thierry
Paris
Poterie
Bouresches
Soissons
le Port Fonten
Ambleny
Bligny
Ypren
Locre
Chateau Thierry
Vinly
Veuilly-la- Poterie
Torcy
Lloyd George praises American troops in London toast
Premier David Lloyd George lauds the American expeditionary force highlighting their bravery and trained firepower as decisive in the Entente struggle. He warns that Allied victory hinges on sustaining their efforts, urging steadfast resolve amid anxious days ahead.
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London
David Lloyd George
Printers’ Society of London
Lloyd George
Rane
Americans Capture 300 Germans in Six Mile Front
The American Army in Picardy reports about six miles of front held with a depth of nearly two and a half miles after two attacks north of Chateau Thierry. About 200 German prisoners were taken, many boys, with several machine guns added to Allied booty. Private Cal B Mile of Vieatle Cal won praise for routing remaining Germans in Wealby Wood.
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Associated Press
Picardy
Cal B. Mile
Vieatle
Cal
Wayne
Americana
Red Cross
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