Russians Take Bukowina as German Offensives Rise
A Reuters dispatch from Petrograd reports Russians gained control of the entire Austrian crownland of Bukowina, capturing Kimpolung and over 2000 prisoners. Berlin meanwhile notes intensified Austro German counterattacks in Volhynia, with von Linsingen pressing and repulsing counter moves as fighting furthers toward Lutsk and Kovel.
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von Hindenburg
Oginsky Canal
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Italy starts new drive as Cadorna hints at momentous events
Rome June 26 The Italian air force is said to be launching a drive against Austria that may mark a major year defining event. Lieutenant General Count Cadorna announces a successful counteroffensive and signals a forthcoming offensive with great force concentration. Berlin confirms war activities in the Dvina area.
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Austria
Count Cadorna
Leon
War Office
Leap to Death Aboard Excursion Boat Sparks Panic
On June 26 in Delaware City Delaware Harry Jeyson a Philadelphia pugilist drowned after jumping from the steamer President near Augustine Beach Following his plunge a rear yacht offered a life preserver but he could not reach it The incident caused a panic aboard the crowded excursion boat with many injured and arrests as passengers crowded to one side and chaos ensued upon docking at Augustine Beach
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Harry Jeyson
Philadelphia
Augustine Beach
Confesses an old murder before hanging
In Hagerstown Maryland John Brown who is to be hanged for the murder of Mrs Susan Dixon near Rohreraville confessed to a Death Watch case and a trusted fellow that he killed Frank Metz of Mount Briar whose mangled body was found years ago on the Baltimore and Ohio railroad near Eagles Mills Metz was shot and robbed according to Brown Brown is described as half Indian and half negro and his motive remains unclear
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John Brown
Susan Dixon
Rohreraville
Nave
Frank Metz
Mount Briar
Baltimore & Ohio
Eagles Mills
Metz
Brown
Ford to Build New Plant for Auto Parts in River Rouge
Henry Ford announced an $8 million plant to manufacture automobile parts with its own blast furnaces at River Rouge, suburb of Detroit. He denounced a report that Ford workers who join the national guard would lose jobs on return, saying only 37 guardsmen are employed and they will return without prejudice. Martial law looms in Arizona as Governor Runt considers a mediating form to curb arms sales to Mexican residents. Federalsburg breaks berry shipment records with 75 carloads, 600,000 quarts at 7 1/2 cents a quart, netting growers about $45,600. Kalamazoo reports $1,000,000 in flood damage after heavy rains. dams burst, 26 blocks flooded, no casualties.
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Ariz
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Federalsburg
Kalamazoo
Mich
Bryan
Monarch
Show Grounds End of East Church Street Host Two Per formances
The Schildknecht lot on East Church street will host two performances by the Sels-Floto circus tomorrow with a street pageant two miles long. The event includes nine military bands and many acts, with an hour of the menagerie open for patrons before showtime.
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Hagerstown
York
Jess Willard
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Selis-Floto Circus
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France
Africa
India
Ten Thousand Visit Mt Gretna Camps as Troop Trains Go to Lebanon
Mt Gretna Pa June 26 ten thousand visitors swamped the Cornwall and Lebanon railroad forcing troop trains to be impounded and sent to Lebanon for service. First and Second Troops Philadelphia City Cavalry arrived with six batteries of artillery following. autos from distant points lined the roads and many travelers brought food and clothing for new enlistments. Scranton conducts large preparedness parade with diverse ethnic groups. Otis McFadden found dead in Susquehanna River near Havre de Grace. A gasoline tractor powered machine for clearing ground of young amber and brush was announced.
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Lebanon
Pennsylvania
Cornwall & Lebanon Railroad
Philadelphia City Cavalry
Mt. Gretne
Two Americans Killed in Sonora Skirmish
June 26 report from Agua Prieta and Mexican officials says American cattlemen William Robertson and Tom Sydney were killed southeast of Nacozari, Sonora, during a clash with Mexican cowhands and others. A British man wounded in the same incident, plus other names, are noted along with naval academy enrollment at Annapolis.
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Ariz
Willian Robertson
Tom Sydney
Nacozari
Agua Prieta
Arispo
P. Elias Callas
Ace
Dlckwon
Jeet
Tno
Jim Parks
Naval Academy
Annapolis
Duane
Raymond Charles Ferris
William Royal Abbott
Mediation Plan for U S Mexico Stance Reported
Ambassador designate Aliso Arredondo said the Carranza government had accepted in principle mediation by Latin American republics between the United States and Mexico. He noted only a preliminary Mexican City reply so far and expected formal instructions today. Secretary Lansing suggested no mediation would be proper with current differences. A Mexican foreign office statement thanked Latin American nations for their supportive stance amid the crisis.
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Jume
Aliso Arredondo
Mexico
Carranza
United States
Arredondo
Mexico City
Lansing
Mexican Foreign Office
Cras
Mexican Kills U S Soldier at Arizona Water Works
Private Powell of Company KE, 14th Infantry, was killed and five comrades wounded when guard William Humphrey fired at the unit during a water works handover in Naco, Arizona. Humphrey claimed fear of an attack. soldiers say they were fired on without warning. The incident follows a tense border environment amid local security duties.
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Powell
William Humphrey
Fourteenth Infantry
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