World War Totals Stagger Readers In Broad Allied Updates
Semiofficial Berlin figures estimate Russian losses at 700000 since May 1 as Austro German forces press Italy and defend Lanc. Reports from Mori Rovereto say Italian positions near Brentonico face violent assaults. British fleet reportedly seeks refuge from German submarines near Gallipoli. Battles rage north of Arras with massive French shelling and high casualties on both sides.
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Poland
Courland
Italy
Rome
Mori
Rovereto
Brentonico
Constantinople
Kerala Bay
Gallipoli
Petrograd
Stry
Teutonic
Notable Early 20th Century Passings and Appointments
Foreign Dr Meyer-Gerhard denied as Alfred Meyer involved with German army supply. Grand Duke Constantinovitch dies in Petrograd aged 57. Count Zeppelin ill with bronchitis in Stuttgart. John Redmond sick with stomach poisoning, unable to attend London sessions. French torpedo boat 381 sinks off Barfleur after collision. six sailors drown. Robert W. Long dies. Indiana hospital donor. E H Buck dies in Davenport after stroke. Eugene P Williams dies at 51 in Sterling. Georgetown grants honorary LL.D. to Surgeon General Gorgas for Panama Canal work.
German envoy Meyer-Gerhard vetted for Berlin talks
Washington reports say Ambassador von Bernstorff assured Secretary Lansing that the Berlin envoy is Dr. Meyer Gerhard of the German colonial office who had acted for the Red Cross in the U S The discussions with President Wilson and Manuel Bonilla signaled optimism for a peaceful settlement in Mexico and Wilson noted the situation is taking shape
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Count von Bernstorff
Lansing
Washington
Berlin
State Department
Dr. Meyer- Gerhard
German Colonial Office
Red Cross
Wilson
Manuel Bonilla
United States Warns China Japan Over Trade Interference
The note to the Chinese Republic denies recognition of any China Japan agreement impairing US treaty rights in China and preserving the Open Door policy. An identical note was sent to Japan. The move signals US resolve to curb interference with American commerce in China amid Far East tensions.
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Union News
Service
New York
Pekin
State Department
Washington
China
Japan
United States
Tokyo
Far East
WARDEN'S WIFE MURDERED IN PENTITENTIARY
Joliet Illinois report says the warden Allen of Minots penitentiary was murdered by a classified honor convict. The attacker allegedly struck in the warden’s private sleeping quarters, poured alcohol on the victim, and set her afire inside the prison walls.
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Joliet
Allen
Minots
Cincinnati Market Report: Grain Livestock Prices and Grades
Cincinnati markets show Wheat varying across red and white grades with prices around 1.12 to 1.17 per unit and corn values near 80 cents. Oats, hay, eggs, poultry, cattle and hogs also listed with multiple quality tiers and price ranges for shippers, feeders, and processors.
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Hay
Bologna
Indiana brief state news items across multiple towns
A roundup of short notes from Indiana cities reports deaths drownings strikes and crimes. Notable items include Mena Zetton's death during a hailstorm in Laporte. Alfred Richardson's suicide near Brookston. a Gary Interurban strike delay. Epworth League selecting Newcastle Union City for next year. Rev. R. H. Anthony named to Emanuel church Princeton Kentucky. Roy Manion drowning at Indiana State Normal. Harry Gossett killed by a freight train in Marton. Perry Blackburn charged with involuntary manslaughter in Richmond. Claude McKaay fatally injured at English Lake. Indiana School for Feeble Minded Youth expanding capacity. Mrs. Pansy Richards dies after a June 1 shooting. Mrs. Carl Tigges dies after auto accident. William de Brular the long-time grave digger in Brazil. and Indiana retailers forming a tri state furniture dealers alliance with officers named.
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Laporte
Mena Zetton
Gary
Miller Beach
Atlantic City
Lafayette
Alfred Richardson
Brookston
R. H. Anthony
Central Presbyterian Church
Princeton
Emmanuel Presbyterian Church
C. E B. Kircher
Terre Haute
Roy Manion
Brownstown
Indiana State Normal School
Wabash River
Marton
Harry Gossett
Logansport
Pennsylvania
Richmond
Perry Blackburn
Ernest Nordback
Blackburn
Claude McKaay
North Judson
English Lake
McKay
Fort Wayne
Indiana School
Eixty
Indianapolis
Pansy Richards
Gabriel Alban
Carl Tigges
Earl Thompson
Thompson
Brazil
Willam de Brular
de Hrolar
Tristate Alliance of
Indiana
Ohio
Michigan
Wee
Ohio Retail Furniture Dealers’ Association
Elmer F. Gay
J. G. Antrim
Sheridan
EB. W. Showalter
Brookville
Tresaurer
W. F. Evans
Hrowcaturg
Aunt Mary's young visitors simulate a village grocery
Helen six and John four act as grocer and customer at Aunt Mary's. They handle play money and stock such as rabbits and envelopes while Mr. Popcorn competently plays the grocer. Helen aims to save two pennies, John will buy candy, and the second penny funds Bibles for poor children.
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Aunt Mary's
Helen
John
Popcorn
Aunt Mary
Providence Tribune
Cuticura Ointment and Soap Hair Care Ad
An advertisement touts Cuticura Ointment to stop dandruff and itching and a hot shampoo with Cuticura Soap to arrest hair loss and promote growth. Claims quick skin relief and free samples by mail with a book. directs address postcard to Cuticura Dept XY Boston. Sold everywhere.
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Cuticura
Dept. XY
Boston
Adv
Grim Humor in Obituary Quipster Tale
A veteran newspaper humorist Scribbles is mocked as a quipster who rarely smiles. The only time he grins is when reporters are scarce and he must write the obituary of a man he disliked.
Allen's Foot-Ease Advertisement Broadside Copy
Over 100000 packs of Allen's Foot-Ease antiseptic powder claim relief for feet, bunions, and sore aching toes. The copy urges immediate purchase, denounces substitutes, and emphasizes benefits for comfort and daily walking.
A Long Vulgarian remark in a quaint restaurant scene
A dialogue notes an exclusive restaurant where even waiters are perfect gentlemen. The only coarse figure is the proprietor, joked about as unavoidable. The text shifts to garbled words and a stray name sequence ending with a mention of Mye Remedy Co.
Behind the Times Oill Well Supports Local Ad
A noisy exchange of banter about a well on a local farmer's property is paired with light satire on modernity. Jokes touch on fashion and the Red Cross Ball blues and a grocer advertisement, highlighting small town life and commerce.
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