Russians Press Toward Passes in Carpathians From Bukowina
Petrograd confirms Russian advance toward the Carpathians as German forces move reinforcements from the French and Italian fronts. Russians report crossing the Dnieper and Pruth rivers, reaching near Hadiklaiva and Kuty, with 800 prisoners taken and several villages captured in Bukowina as Austrians fall back toward the Hadiklaiva railway junction.
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Eue
Cixce
Bukowina
Shires
Paris
Champagne
Hadauts
Hadiklaiva
Huesian War Office
Radwutz
Dyin
Brussilof
Eapey
Radaute
Vianite
Nearaty
Lovelock
Oginos'y Canal
Lopischia
Siegel
Army and operations report from Berlin recount battles
Berlin reports detail Allied advances near the Beresina and Bogdanow with 45 prisoners and two machine guns captured. It notes enemy detachments repulsed northeast of Osaritechi with losses, and continued Soviet attacks west and south along the Bere stehk Brody line, with progress near Lutsk. Jerghenstrole dies of wounds received.
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Jerghenstrole
Berlin
von Alindenburg
Beresina
Bogdanow
Prince Leopold
Osaritechi
von Linsingen
Lutsk
Berestehk-Brody
Dubna
Non-Combatants Court Martialed in Boulogne
Four privates in the conscientious scruples corps were court martialled at Boulogne for refusing orders and sentenced to death. The sentence was commuted to one year in prison. The affair, reported by The Daily News in London, has caused a sensation and will be discussed in Parliament on Monday.
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London
the Daily News
Ies
Boulogne
Allies to Confer on Polish Relief
Washington reports the Entente Allies will discuss permitting food supplies into Poland for relief of destitute civilians. Ambassador Gerard’s Berlin information suggests German acceptance possible, with Germany seeking food from occupied areas. London notes Lord Cecil says Britain is ready to resume talks if a workable basis is found, condemning German refusal as war aims.
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Washington
State Department
Poland
Gerard
Berlin
Germany
Great Britain
London
Lord Robert Cecil
Belgran Relief Commission
Lord Robert
Germans Storm Fort at Verdun in Massive Morning Assaults
French and German reports describe large scale attacks along a five kilometre front near Verdun. German forces broke into trenches near Hill 421 and Hill 20 before counterattacks repulsed them, with heavy losses on both sides and French forces recapturing positions around Thiaumont and Fleury. Separate actions near Meuse, Moulainville, and the Champagne sector involved artillery duels, gas shells, and prisoner captures, while Berlin claimed several French assaults were repelled and prisoners taken.
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Damloup
Thiaumont
Fleury
Vaux
Chapitre
Fumin
Chenois
Moulainville
Champagne
Maison de Our Champagne
Mont Tetu
Enches
Butte de Mesnil
Meuse
Avecourt
Dead Mas Hill
Benes
Chattancourt
Fort Vaux
Eparges
Berlin
Lihons
Assigny
Maison de Champagne
Munsiges
Mere
Qiat
Home Rule Gains Decisive Victory Across Ulster Convention
Belfast reports a Nationalist convention backed Lloyd George plan by 476 to 265. John Redmond and Joseph Devlin secure a strong showing as Ulster Unionists already accept the settlement, signaling an imminent Irish settlement and reduced opposition. Priests influence weighs but lay votes prevail. London critics denounce negotiating amid rebellion.
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Belfast
Ulster
David Lloyd George
Mr. Lloyd George
John Redmond
Joseph Devlin
Cnir
Mr. Redmond
John Dillon
Ireland
Athletes Aid Irish Relief Fund at Celtic Park
The Galway Men's Association hosts its annual games at Celtic Park Lung Intend next Sunday June 2 to raise funds for the Irish Relief Fund. John J. Daly, renowned long distance runner, directs the event with proceeds benefiting the Irish Women's Council and Cardinal Farley chairing the relief committee.
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Irish Relief Fund
Celtic Park
Lung Intend
Galway Men's Association
John J. Daly
Irish Women's Council
Irish Relief Fund Committee
Cardinal Farley
Russians Driven From Persian Pass In Turkish Stand
Constantinople June 18 Russian forces attempting to push into Mesopotamian plains via a Persian frontier pass were driven out by Turkish troops. The War Office statement said attacks forced Russians near Paitek Pas lies east of Kast-i Shirin toward Kerid, while Persian forces routed Russian cavalry north of Kerid.
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Constantinople
Mesopotaman Plains
War Office
Paitek Pars Ng
Keriid
Paltek Pas
Kast-i Shirin
Illinois Moose Will Not Disband in State Update
The Illinois Progressive State Committee met in Chicago and refused to endorse any national or state ticket, pledging to maintain the state organization in some form to be decided by the executive committee. Harold J. Ickes said the party remains in effect for two years and may rename to the Progressive League. A 200-strong meeting showed 75 percent favored endorsing Hughes and Ishbanks, but the group did not push it.
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Chicago
Com One
Progressive
Guy
Tate
Harold J. Ickes
Progressive Party
Illois
Progressive League
Hughes
Jshbanks
Weeps at Lecture and Wallet Stolen in Bayonne
Joe Huestes of 19 East Nineteenth Street Bayonne attended an Sxipriest lecture at Capital Nail when his wallet containing 41 dollars was stolen from his pocket as he wiped his eyes during a sad moment. The incident was reported to the police.
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Joe Huestes
East Nineteenth Street
Bayonne
Capital Nail
Bay Tne
Blockade may react on captured Britons
London dispatch reports Lord Robert Dell of The Tribune warned that alarming food ration shortages for British prisoners in Germany could prompt retaliation by British blockade. Lord Cecil noted German shortages but cautioned against using it to reduce Allied soldiers’ rations, saying England would react with utmost indignation.
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the Tribune
London
Robert Dell
Germany
Cecil Replis
England
Germans Discount Paris Conference
Amsterdam reports German newspapers dismiss the Paris Economic Conference outcomes as futile, stating key issues will be settled in the Frankfurt negotiations. The Zeitung asserts no peace will be agreed that limits Germany’s room for expansion, warning that any other peace would hasten a repeat of the current world war.
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Amsterdam
Zeitung
Sayes
Mystery shooting targets Chicago ally and church figure
A man identified as William Rebbe, a supposed Allied horse buyer, was shot on Lake Shore Drive and robbed of about $20,000. A letter to Rev. John Timothy Stone of Fourth Presbyterian Church hinted at revenge, while other papers tied Rebbe to Holm Whitlock Scarf and a Nassau Street firm.
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Chicago
William Rebbe
Lake Shore Drive
John Timothy Stone
Fourth Presbyterian Church
New York
Rebbe
Woolworth Building
Hotel Navarre
Holm, Whitlock & Scarf
Nassau Street
Two Teachers Face Charges Over Flag Salute
Principal Thomas B. Murphy of Public School 73 in Brooklyn charges two teachers, Pred McDonald and Philip Walrath, with failing to salute the flag at a Thursday morning assembly, while the teachers insist they saluted. Lawmen say the dispute has affected pupil respect for the Stars and Stripes.
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Pred McDonald
Philip Walrath
New Lots Road
Schenck Avenue
Brooklyn
Thomas B. Murphy
John T Nicholson
Schouls
Walrath
Chichester Avenue
Richmond
McDonald
Typhoid Warning Cards Urge Inoculation Citywide
The Department of Health places multilingual placards on the East Side including police stations to warn of typhoid fever and encourage vaccination for residents and travelers. The notice cites 72 summer cases last year with 35 deaths linked to contaminated water or milk while people were away on vacations.
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East Side
Department of Health
Board of Health
Syrians accuse American consul of aiding Turkish mass deaths
Dr E G Tabet a condemned Syrian says the American consul surrendered petitions to the Turks, triggering massacres and treason charges against Syrians. He claims the revolt in Arabia stems from Turkish misrule and urges Allied aid to the Grand Sheriff against Teutonic forces in Syria and Mesopotamia.
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Palestine
E. G. Tabet
New York
Dr. Tabet
Tabet
Amecan
Boutros Shibley
Joseph Nani
Beirut
Arabia
Mesopotamia
Turkey
Sherif
Teutonic
Syria
Syrian
Mail Pay Left to I. C. Board for Railroads
The Senate sent questions on railroad pay for railway mail service to the Interstate Commerce Commission for settlement. Key issues include how much to pay, the payment basis from weight to space, and how often adjustments should occur. Postmaster General Burleson seeks an efficiency record by reducing compensation, while Congress and railroads debate the method and frequency of adjustments.
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Tribune Parens
Washington
Interstate Commerce Commission
Senate
Burleson
Congress
Railroads
Wilson
Spe
Jonathan Bourne, Jr
Jeas
Postofice
Commission vote hints liberal rail rate stance after 5 percent case
The Interstate Commerce Commission appears inclined to treat railroads more leniently by a wide margin. The 5 percent decision noted that freight rates should not bear the burden of higher transportation costs. Senator Norris proposed one cent postage for local first class mail but was blocked by Senator Bankhead on a rule point.
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Interstate Commerce Commission
Norris
Nebraska
Bankhead
Postofice and Post Roads Committee
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Forcen
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Kuty
Gora Hemora
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Pruth
Sereth
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ALL Virginia Cigarette
Virginia Tobacco
Virginia
U.S.A
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Lloyd George
Redmond
Lord Balfour of Burleigh
Lord Groner
Earl of Halsbury
Viscount Middleton
Marquis of Salisbury
Athletes Aid
Irish Fund
Persian Pass
Illinois
MOOSE
Friend
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Lovick
John G. Maxwell
William Fry
Ord Cecil
Slaughter
U.S
France
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I. C. Board
Commission
Washington Arch
Washington Heights
Fivenue Bus
Victor
Columbia
Harry Macdonough
Billy Murray
America
Jayville Center
Harlan Star Spangled Banner
Harry Harry Victor
Victor and
Victrola
Victor Talking Machine Co
Camden, N. J
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Tungadtone Stolue
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New Victor Records
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Tonen
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