Romania Balks at Entente War Alliance Talks
Fragmented text shows Romania delaying entry in a broader Allied strategy as Italy shifts stance. Disputes over territories like Bukovina and Temesvar and fears over the Adriatic front drive Romania to withhold commitment while negotiations unfold among Entente powers and Italy.
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Ropsia
Rumania
Braziat
Italy
Austria
Pruth
Serbia
Fumania
Bukovina
Bratintio
Teostar
Adriatic
Constantinople
Bulgarian War Wanes as Allied Danger Fades
June 1 report from Bern via London notes that danger to the Allies from Bulgaria appears to have passed though the outcome remains uncertain. Petro Jacksner’s death and talks on restitution to Romania and territorial terms with Greece and Serbia are described as developing amid Entente positions seeking concrete concessions.
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Bern
London
Berl
Rumania
Etry
Waris
Uneasy Over Bulgaria's Attitude
The dispatch discusses Bulgaria's stance during the ongoing conflict, noting Austrian concerns over Bulgaria potentially joining or aiding in the struggle. It describes uncertainty about neutrality and hints at pressures from Germany and Allied forces influencing Bulgarian policy.
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Lon
Bulgaria
Germany
Russian Girl Soldier A German Prisoner
Berlin reports that a daughter of a Russian colonel is among prisoners captured by General von Mackensen in Galicia. She wore a car volunteer uniform and fought in the ranks, illustrating rising global sentiment against Germany and Austria as peace propagandists claim hundreds of millions oppose the Central Powers.
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von Mackensen
Galicia
Germany
Austria
Saide
British Retreat at Dardanelles Holds Narrow Gallipoli Positions
Berlin dated report says British fleet took refuge in Kerala Bay near Imbros Island after shelling. Turks mined British ships, while Avi Buna positions show British loss of ground to a small crescent near Gaba Tepe. British water shortage and sun exposure noted. London reports no definite front news but Russian market drop hints at possible Allied progress.
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Sayville
Associated Press
Constantinople
Ispatch
Kerala Bay
Imbrox Island
Gallipoli
Avi Buna
Gaba Tepe
London
Dardanelles
Allies Find Turkish Foe Tough as North Carolina Returns
The cruiser North Carolina arrived home after ten months abroad with reports of heavy losses at the Dardanelles. Australian landing attempts met brutal Turkish fire, many boats sunk, officers lost, and troops struggled up southern shore trenches. British and American clashes at Alexandria intensified hostilities, while Beirut housed hundreds of starving refugees including Florence Hurna of New York. The ship, soon to go to Portsmouth for overhaul, was named vacation ship for the Navy after repairs.
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North Carolina
Dardanelles
Alexandria
Hritish
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Europe
Beirut
Havre
Florence Hurna
West 172d Street
New York
Navy Yard
Portsmouth
N. IL
Tomorsow
Navy
Russians Hold American Prisoner Arrives After Nine Months
The Kursk arrived from Archangel carrying flax butter and foodstuffs for Britain after a long voyage. Among passengers was Ludwig Kohlmann, an American citizen of German birth, who had been imprisoned in Petrograd and Vologda for nine months before liberation with help from the Petrograd American consul. Also aboard was Isadore Leitner, a sixteen year old high school student who witnessed the town changing hands. Dr Vera Danenhankof, a Moscow biology professor, returned to continue experiments at the government station in Wood's Hotel, Mess.
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Kronstadt
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Isadore Leitner
Stanislau
Vera Danehnkof
University of Moscow
Wood's Hote
Mess
Bryan Denies Wilson Ignored Ex-Secretary Role
Washington June 18 Ex Secretary Bryan denies President Wilson ignored him in State Department affairs. He says he conferred with Wilson and offered suggestions. no policy differences except on submarine issue. Bryan’s full statement on The Causes War discusses peace plans, mediation, and a world education movement.
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State Department
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M Bryan
New York
Cole
Mel
Asheville
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Ryan Home
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McAdoo
Europe
Mr. Bryan
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United States
Seeln
United State
Austria
Servia
Opera Star Reports Italy War Enlistment Rush Eases
Miss Lucille Lawrence, opera singer, describes Italy's war mobilization, the rush to enlist now easing by officials, and women stepping into streetcar and railroad work as Italy readies for conflict. She notes Venice and Rome’s soldiers, Milan unrest, and the Medusa submarine clash with Austria.
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Rome
Naples
Atreetcar
Homeratep
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Galden West
Italian Alpine Troops Repel Hungarian Assault at Monte Nero
Italian Alpine troops, hardened by months of war, repelled a Hungarian force of over 1000 men at Monte Nero. The Hungarians attempted a high ground assault but the Alpines encircled Vrata, unleashed volley fire, and overwhelmed the attackers. All Hungarian soldiers were killed or captured. Count Cadorna praised the Italians as now worthy of steel.
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Anglo-French and Italian Fleet Co operate in Mediterranean
The Ministry announced that Anglo-French naval forces in the Mediterranean are cooperating with the Italian fleet to improve Adriatic patrols. Allied ships actively engage in locating and destroying enemy submarine supply depots replenishing their stocks.
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Ala Yaris
Mediterranean
Adriatic
Submarine foes met on surface near Venice
Details arrive of a remarkable engagement between an Italian and another naval force on the surface. The clash occurred in clear conditions with observers noting the tactics used and the outcome as reported from the scene. Further information is expected as reports are consolidated.
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Java
Venice
Jackknife Fish of the Zulia Aboard Red D Venture
Purser Brawn of the Red D steamship Zulia reports a jackknife or Macknife fish with a sharp blade on its back capable of severing tobacco. Twenty live fish were found in a derelict boat sighted northeast of latitude 22 25 N longitude 72 15 W after the Zulia’s voyage from Venezuela and Puerto Rico. The capsized Edna M Smith from St John NH foundered April 1 and was towed to port.
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Venezuela
Porto Rico
Cropsey Divorce Refused After Co-Respondent Suicide
Dr Charles D Cropsey and his wife from Rutherford New York faced a Jersey City court bid for divorce before Vice Chancellor Backes but the suit was denied for lack of proof of infidelity. The couple married about twenty years and Cropsey named his friend Ward De Haun as co respondent. De Haun later killed himself in a manner suggesting self-inflicted death following the suit.
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Charles D. Cropsey
Rutherford
N. Y
Jersey City
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Cropsey
Ward de Haun
Death stops 'sacrifice as girl dies before transfusion
In Stamford Connecticut today June Mabel Kidabock daughter of Henry G Kidabock a New York military goods dealer died at her home after doctors concluded a blood transfusion was the only hope for her recovery. The planned operation would have used her father’s blood, but her condition prevented the procedure.
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Conn
Mabel Kidabock
Henry Gidabock
New York
Es Kidabock
Bryan to Speak at Peace Rally in Carnegie Hall
Six million union members will attend a peace meeting in Carnegie Hall tonight where William Jennings Bryan is slated as principal speaker. Plans for international arbitration and a world peace framework are discussed, with Bryan invited to join a committee to present proposals to President Wilson. Delegates from major industrial centers and labor leaders attend, signaling broad labor support for peaceful settlement over strikes.
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William Jennings Bryan
Wilson
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Ernest Bohm
Central Federated Union
Regan
Chicago
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Indianapolis
Frank Huchfman
John Fitzpatrick
Morris Hliquit
Joseph J. Cannon
Western Federation of Miners
Mayer London
Hudson County Central Labor Union
New Jersey
Jersey City
Swedish Press Debates Reprisal Over German Submarine Attacks
Reports from Stockholm and Christiania describe anger over German attacks on neutral shipping. Newspapers protest the capture of the Swedish steamer Torsten and sinking of Verdandi, both holding neutral cargo. Some papers urge Sweden to consider reprisals if the government remains indecisive.
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Reuter
Stockholm
Torsten
Verdandi
Christiania
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Mayor and City Officials Open Fourth Avenue Subway
Mayor Mitchel and city officials will inaugurate the Fourth Avenue subway this afternoon, linking Municipal Building and Coney Island with a half hour apart. The party departs Chambers Street at 1 PM, visits Coney Island, then Bay Ridge Park for speeches followed by a marathon for six thousand school children at 3:30 PM. A buffet lunch at the Ridge Club will feature motion pictures tracing the subway’s history.
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Smoke rule expands on New York City railcars
The Public Service Commission ruled smoking will be lawful on the two rear seats and rear circular seats of stepless or torpedo cars and on the four rear seats of B T convertible cars. The commission also deferred a decision on smoking on the open core of the elevated system after considering the Interborough Rapid Transit Company application.
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New York City Railroad Company
Interborough Rapid Transit Company
Fears New Haven Strike Imminent Clerks Urge Concession
New Haven June 18 J Forrester grand vice president of the Order of Flatlway Freight Clerks says a strike of about 1400 clerks on the New York New Haven & Hartford is inevitable within days unless the railroad recedes from its position He was vested with staff authority to act and will confer with road officials tomorrow.
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New Haven
J. Forrester
Flatlway
New York
Midshipmen Testify on Cheating Beliefs at Academy
Testimony described a belief that most midshipmen would steal or use stolen exam papers, with Appleton and Wy man admitting willingness to use unfair aids. Several others offered varied reasons for lacking dope or not signing protests, while observers noted the inquiry would delay the practice squadron cruise and extend witness lists.
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Annagelity
Dune
Daniel 5
Appleton
Ralph Wyman
Ian
J. K. Davin
R. S Hitchcock
W. B. Mackay
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Garson
Arthur C. Miles
George F. Hussey
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Board of Investigation
Gui
Justices Approve Court House Plans In First Department
Justices of the First Department of the Supreme Court approved plans and drawings for a new courthouse late yesterday. All but one member signed, despite initial objections from Justice Dugro to the round design by Guy Lowell. The approval triggers forwarding documents for Board of Estimate and Corporation Counsel review, with bids slated to open August 9 after a July 27 advertising deadline, while the calendar remains tentative for weeks. Federick Gondorf, who pleaded guilty to hotel swindle, awaits sentence on Friday. five others face arrest or indictment, and police seek more gang members connected to wire tapping fraud.
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P. Henry Dugro
Dugro
Court House
Guy Lowell
Boston
Court House Board
Board of Estimate
Corporation Counsel
Federick Gondorf
New Jersey
Gonorf
Reform for State Pensions and Constitutional Amendments
A June report from Albany outlines proposed constitutional measures including reforming state pension systems on a sound actuarial basis, authorizing quarantines for disease linked to animals, elevating the Court of Special Sessions to constitutional status, and adding an English literacy requirement for voters teaching or naturalizing after adoption.
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Tribune
Albany
Seth Low
New York
Peter Donovan
Bronx
Robert F. Wagner
Court of Special Sessions
C. W H. Young
New Rochelle
Seek New Drills for Submarine Men
Washington reports the United States Navy will consider new training methods for submarine crews after upcoming talks between Captain Alfred W. Grant and Secretary Daniels. Grant has studied submarine work and proposes changes to improve crew efficiency. proposals focus on training, not ship construction.
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United States
Alfred W. Grant
Daniels
Grant
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