Battle at sea leaves British fleet crippled at Jutland
Great Britain and Germany clash in the North Sea near Denmark. British losses include battle cruisers and cruisers totaling 114,810 tons with ships such as Warspite, Queen Mary, Indefatigable, Invincible, Defence, Black Prince and Warrior. German losses include Pommern Wiesbaden and Frauenlob, plus torpedo boats. The German claim adds Warspite sunk, Marlborough hit, and two Achilles type cruisers sunk. Admiralty notes two Kaiser-class dreadnoughts destroyed, one battle cruiser blown up, and subs sunk. Warspite, Queen Mary, Indefatigable, and Invincible details provided with tonnage, armament, speed, year completed, crew. Costs range over 12 million dollars.
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British Battle Cruisers and Ships Sunk in North Sea Conflict
London reports a major battle between British and German fleets in the North Sea. Queen Mary Indefatigable and Invincible were sunk. Defence and Black Prince also lost. Warrior disabled. German losses described as serious with two battle cruisers and several light cruisers sunk or disabled. Wounded Germans evacuated as ships receive medical aid.
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Warrior
British commander reports eight destroyer losses in war update
A grand fleet report states our total destroyer losses reach eight. Two battleships were destroyed, one Kaiser class dreadnought blown up by British destroyers, another believed sunk by gunfire. German forces suffer sunk light cruisers, damaged battlecruisers, a rammed submarine, and several disabled ships.
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Naval Battle Off Jutland Ends In Heavy Losses
British and German fleets clash near Jutland in what may be the largest tonnage exchange to date. Britain admits Queen Elizabeth class battlecruisers Indefatigable and Invincible along with several torpedo boats were sunk, while Germany claims Warspite and Marlborough were hit and additional vessels lost. Continental reports cite continued action into Wednesday afternoon with mixed casualty tallies and ongoing page three continuation.
German Admiral Says British Losses Were Heavy in Battle
Berlin reported Admiral W Hebbinghaus told the Reichstag that British torpedo boat losses were heavy, with three destroyer flotilla flagships sunk and nine or ten destroyers lost, while Pommern was sunk by a torpedo and Wiesbaden by artillery. A holiday was declared to celebrate the naval victory.
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Pommern
Wiesbaden
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London
Naval officers weigh impact of German British battle
Washington reports naval officers and congressional navy committees seek details on the Baltic Sea clash. The fight north of Horn Reefs involved large ships and casualties, with British and German sides each claiming possible advantages based on whether the raid lured or deterred the enemy.
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Chicago Readies Big Parade Amid Precautions
Chicago prepares for a massive display with 150000 to 200000 marchers. Governor Dunne and Mayor Thompson will review the event, balanced by strict neutrality to avoid political capital. Major Gen. E. C. Young leads operations as crowds view from Grant Park and citywide decorations abound.
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Glynn Named Temporary Chairman At Democratic National Convention
Martin Glynn former New York governor was elected temporary chairman of the national Democratic convention by a subcommittee in St Louis on Friday night. J Bruce Kremer and John T Martin named temporary secretary and sergeant at arms. Sentries fired on a Zeppelin over Fanoe island, signaling Denmark’s first instance of firing on a belligerent airship.
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House Puts Naval Bill On Passage
The House passed a large naval appropriation bill authorizing next year’s building program including five battle cruisers four scout cruisers ten destroyers fifty submarines and 130 airplanes plus a government armor plate plant and an enlistment surge of about 17 600 with a total of 269 906 000 dollars The vote 348 to 4 with several amendments debated and a fight over adding ships to be renewed in the Senate later this month
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California
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Danish Ship Sees Opening Battle Off Copenhagen
A Danish steamer arriving at Fredriehshaven reports a battle in the North Sea near Hanstheim. German forces of five dreadnoughts eight cruisers and twenty torpedo boats attacked British ships, firing from late afternoon until nine PM with Zeppelins spotted heading toward the fight.
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Roosevelt Men Are Confident In Nomination Fight
Chicago June reports show no clear agreement on Republican presidential nominees at the national convention. Roosevelt, Hughes, and several favorite son candidates remain active with Root Weeks Burton Pairbanks and Sherman booms pushing to the end. Some plan to back a dark horse if no favorite son wins, with Harding or McCall named as possibilities. Progressive leader Perkins calls for cross party harmony and says Republicans should take the initiative. Continued on Page 5 Column 30.
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Six Zeppelins Participate in Sea Battle Report
London June 3 Six Zeppelins took part in the naval engagement off the Tutland coast Wednesday report from Copenhagen to the Daily Mail. The L 24 was hit severely and damaged but remained afloat with all crew safe, supplies lost overboard. A Copenhagen despatch says Berlin claims fleet action driven by Emperor William’s brother. Admiral Rhea or Hearia? heads the fleet attempting toward Wilhelmshaven.
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