Russians reinforce Przemysl front as war reports claim protracted defense
Paris via Graz reports at least three to four Russian army corps reinforcing the Przemysl and lower San fronts. Berlin says French attempts north of the Somme failed with heavy losses, while German gains include recovering trenches near Le Pretre and capturing prisoners and materiel along the Niemen and Stry fronts.
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Amsterdam
London
Graz
Austria
Tages Post
Przemysl
Berlin
War ‘Office
Souchez-Bethune Roads
Cavericy
Soucher
Sainte Menehould
Verdun
Ludwigshafen
Ostend
Jaroslav
Zwinin
Carpathians
Count Bothmer
Stry
Meet Them Half Way Pan American finance banquet speech
Senator Santiago Perez Triana of Colombia told Philadelphia bankers and businessmen that US trade with South and Central America hinges on conforming to those nations standards, fair pricing, and willingness to extend credit terms similar to European past.
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Philadelphia
United States
America
Europe
Santiago Perez Triana
Colombia
Dr James Headache Powder Promises Quick Relief
An old advertisement touts Dr James Headache Powder as swift relief for dull throbbing or nerve headaches. It urges readers to send someone to the drug store for a two dime package and promises no disappointment.
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James
Wilson's Note To Enter Most Firm In Tone
President Wilson receives Count Yor Bernstorff, the German ambassador, amid talks on German submarine warfare and U.S. rights. Officials say the note will reflect firm U.S. position, with discussions on accountability for past violations and safeguards for neutrals.
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Wilson
Bernstorff
Yor Bernstorff
Germany
Berlin
United States
Postoffice Clerks Meet in Illinois Elects Leaders
At the Illinois branch session in Jacksonville Torey Johnson of Oakford was chosen president and W Pilum of Elgin named secretary. Carl Richards of Jacksonville was elected delegate to the national convention in Los Angeles. A state meeting will be held next in Elgin.
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Jacksonville
Llinois
National Association
Postofficelerks
Torey Johnson
O ‘Kford
W. Pilum
Elgin
Carl$. Richards
Los Angeles
War Claims Clash as Russian Reports Meet German Austrian Denials
Russian statements on wartime events are contradicted by German and Austrian officials who dispute Moscow's versions, signaling continued discord over battlefield developments and casualty tallies amid ongoing hostilities.
Austro German Claims On Przemysl Drive Forward
London reports night dispatches saying Austro German forces claim success around Przemysl and surrounding forts. They assert gains to the north and southeast and deny a German thrust failure. Russian reinforcements are noted as they try to stave off the fortress fall.
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London
Przemysl
Libau
Ablain-St. Nazaire
San Marino Debates Neutrality During World War I
The tiny republic of San Marino, twenty two square miles and surrounded by Italy, debates whether to stay neutral. If neutral, Austrian planes could use it as a refuge and supply point. joining Italy could alter its war status and safety.
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Rome
Paris
San Marino
Rimini
Adriatic
Italy
Will Bulgaria and Rumania Enter War
Rome papers discuss the potential entry of Bulgaria and Romania into the war. Public belief held that Italy declaring war on Austria would pull Romania in, but Romania remains neutral while negotiating with Britain, France, and Russia for recognition of claims. Russia resists exaggerated demands, noting Italy’s war relief of German and Austrian pressure in Galicia.
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Rome
Paris
Bulgaria
Rumania
Italy
Austria
Great - Britain
France
Russia
Galicia
Germany's reply stirs interest in Rome amid war uncertainties
In Rome in June, Paris dispatches report that Germany's answer to the American note has aroused much interest. Political circles deem the reply inadequate, leaving the United States in an embarrassing position regarding how to enforce its demands if war is not pursued.
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Italy
Rome
Paris
United States
Clark s picturing jingo fight stuns audience
Oklahoma City June report prints Speaker Clark declaring he would send every citizen to Europe trenches if possible. He criticized Wilson administration restraint and urged immediate steps against Germany while addressing a Democratic gathering.
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Oklahoma City
Okla
Clark i
Germany
Wilson
Europe
Warships To Rescue Near Eski Mezentare Fight
London reports advices from a Athens dispatch that allied troops faced encirclement by Turks between Eski Mezentare and Kalto von. Warships hurried to the scene and arrived in time, routing the Turks with heavy casualties. The Swamp Angel band ends its season tonight at the club house with a special music event drawing a large crowd.
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London
Athens
Teelgraph
Eski Mezentare
Kaltovon
Swamp Angel Band
First American Nebraskan Torpedoed Off Irish Coast
The Nebraskan, the first ship to pass the Panama Canal, was torpedoed or mined off the coast of Ireland on a Tuesday in May. An American built and crewed vessel launched in 1902 at Camden, it sailed from New York to Liverpool in May with cargo, later heading for the Delaware Capes in ballast.
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Panama Canal
P Anama Canal
Ireland
Gala Carray
Fastnet
Queenstown
San Francisco
Camden
N. J
Tawatlin Line
New York
Liverpool
Atlantic Transport Line
Delaware Capes
Atlantic
Ling
England
New ‘York
Hawaii
Adams County bids sought for coal and supplies
The county of Adams will receive sealed bids at the County Attorney's office in the Court House Quincy up to Tuesday June 15 1915 at 12 o'clock for coal for the poor farm coal for the court house steam heat coal for the town of Quincy wood for the poor burial of the poor electric current printing and publication of county records and ballots bids must specify mines and heating capacity and delivery terms for various sites. The committee reserves right to reject bids and require written contract and bond. Dated June 1 1915. JOAN T INGH RAM County Attorney. The Adams County Home remodeling plumbing heating with Moline vacuum heating plans on file. Bids due June 12 1915 at 11 am. The committee reserves right to reject bids and approval rests with County Board. QUIGG and WE Baker Poor Farm Committee.
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Court House
Quincy
Paloma Station
Vermont Street
Wade
Joan T. Inghram
Adams
Board of Supervisors
Said
A. m. Sharp
Adams County
Gilmer Township
Hainois
County Adams
We Quigg
Baker
Poor Farm
Hanna Now a Bishop
Rome reports Pope Benedict has ratified the appointment of the Right Rev Edward J Varina administrator of the diocese of San Francisco as bishop of San Francisco on the recommendation of the consistorial congregation The pope also ratified the appointment of the Very Rev Joseph St Glass as bishop of Salt Lake City
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Rome
Via. Parjis
Consistorial
Benedict
Edward J. Varina
San Francisco
Joseph St. Glass
Salt. Lake
Edyth Winter Heads to Milwaukee CannA Meeting
Miss Edyth Winter of 1507 State street travels to Milwaukee Wisconsin for a three day session of the Supreme Shrine of the White Shrine. She serves as High Priestess of the local shrine.
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Edyth Winter
State Street
Milwaukee
Wis
Miss Winter
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