Army mourns Kitchener as crepe bands appear on officers
London reports the British army in mourning for Earl Kitchener. Officers wear crepe bands on left arms and flags fly half mast nationwide. Dominions adjourn in respect and calls grow for internment of aliens from enemy nations amid ongoing war effort. Field Marshal Kitchener’s service noted. king commands a week of mourning for officers.
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French Repulse German Attack at Fort Vaux Verdun Front
Paris reports the war office says a major German assault on Fort Vaux failed with heavy enemy losses. Mines at La Fille Morte exploded successfully and German forces were driven back on both banks of the Meuse. Intense bombardment of Fort Vaux and Hartmans Weiler Kopf continues.
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Pope Sends Sympathy for Kitchener Death
The Italian public reacted with dismay at the death of Field Marshal Kitchener. The king and General Cadorna sent condolences to King George, and the pope instructed Archbishop Bourne to convey his sympathy to the British monarch.
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French Destroyer Fantassin Sunk in Collision
The French destroyer Fantassin was sunk in a collision. Her crew was rescued in the incident near Paris on June 7.
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Seven to hang for Columbus raid in New Mexico
Seven Mexicans who were arrested after the Columbus raid and recently sentenced to death are to be moved from the Santa Fe penitentiary to Deming for execution. They will be hanged on Friday unless Governor McDonald intervenes.
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Suffrage Defeated in Iowa as Harding Wins Governor Race
Unofficial returns show the constitutional amendment for woman suffrage defeated by about 5000 votes. Lieutenant Governor Harding leads the governor race with over 40 percent of the vote in the contest.
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Harding
Wills Point Couple Slain in Home Attack
In Wills Point Texas 70 year old Mrs H F Goodnight was killed her husband critically injured and daughter Mrs R J Moran beaten into unconsciousness. The attack used a hammer or axe and investigators seek motive while Moran and officers await further statements.
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Warship Derelict Sighted Off Copenhagen
A Copenhagen dispatch reports the Swedish steamer Vanda passing the wreck of a gigantic warship on Saturday. Hundreds of bodies floated around the wreck as Vanda steamed nearby for three hours, and nearby the debris also showed the wreckage of a large sailing vessel believed to be a casualty of the Jutland battle.
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No Hats For Women At Conventions
Chicago June 17 delegates from both parties urge women attendees at the conventions to appear without hats. Women delegates plan to wear small bonnets and remove them on the floor, framing the event as a political show rather than a millinery display.
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Yaquis Raid Near Guaymas Reported After Harvest Roil
Yaqui Indians active in Southern Sonora near the Yaqui river area with reports of a raid near Esperanza killing twenty Mexicans. No foreigners among victims. Analysts link raids to harvest season and food shortages affecting both Indians and Mexicans.
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Regional Weather Forecasts From The Light
The Light forecasts show St Louis at 60 with NW wind 20 mph and clear. Chicago 52 with rain and NW wind 10 mph, clearing late. Milwaukee 62 with rain and N wind 20 mph, clearing tonight. Kansas City 56 clear with W wind 12 mph. New York 66 with rain and NE wind 18 mph, rain Thursday. Washington DC 60 with rain and E wind 12 mph, likely rain Thursday.
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Death Toll Soars After Mississippi River Packet Capsize
Reports from Arkansas Missouri Mississippi Tennessee and Illinois recounts confirm at least 126 dead with many more missing after the Eleonore overturned twenty miles above Memphis. Tornado-related losses in Missouri and Arkansas add to the mounting toll and property damage runs into hundreds of thousands of dollars.
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Storm toll and relief efforts amid Arkansas damage
Reports branded false that 40 died or were injured at Cato as a Polish farmer said the storm missed the town. In Marianna three white women and a Black woman died with over 300 injured, bringing totals to 80 dead and 300 hurt. Heber Springs hosts relief, with $5000 needed and $2000 possible locally. Red Cross official Murray Auerbach heads Arkansas relief, churches and county buildings serve as hospitals, and damage may exceed 1 million dollars.
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Divers Seek Bodies After Eleonore Capsizing
Divers began a search for thirty or more missing after the Mississippi river steamer Eleonore capsized near Pleasant View Tennessee during Monday night's storm. Two white men were recovered. two white passengers and about thirty black deck hands remain unaccounted for as the vessel lies on its side with limited damage.
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Arkansas River Rises Rapidly After Heavy Rains
Tulsa Okla June 7 The Arkansas River was rising at six inches an hour after recent heavy rains. Residents in lowlands were warned to seek places of safety and evacuation may be required in affected areas.
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Trammell Leads Early In Florida Senate Race
Tampa report says Governor Park Trammell leads the U S senate contest with returns from yesterday's Democratic primary still sparse. For governor five candidates vie with S J Catts I L Farris and W V Knott among leaders.
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United States
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Roosevelt Subtly Opposes Hughes in Chicago Nomination Fetch
In Oyster Bay on June 7, Theodore Roosevelt refrains from public comment yet his intimates believe he opposes Justice Hughes. If Hughes is nominated, Roosevelt may run himself to advance a platform of straight forward Americanism. Secretaries and party lines influence his stance as he weighs his own nomination chances.
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Suffragists Parade Ahead of Republican Convention
In Chicago on June 7 the National Woman Suffrage Association plans a parade drawing about 20 000 women to the Coliseum to urge a suffrage plank in the Republican platform. The Congressional Union for Woman Suffrage will join, with 5 000 from all states plus 4 000 to 5 000 locals from Chicago. The National Association Opposed to Woman Suffrage aims to block the plank with a committee before the resolutions committee.
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Officers and Bank Robbers Shot in Sapulpa Bank Raid
In Sapulpa Oklahoma two police officers were seriously wounded and two bank robbers were shot during a daylight attempt to rob Sapulpa State Bank. Robbers named Harry Wells and Herb Farner were captured and jailed, later moved to Tulsa for safety from a mob. A bystander glass worker fired on the suspects. both robbers were struck in the legs. A young girl was wounded in a room she was dressing in.
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Final juror in Orpet murder case to be chosen today
Waukegan June 7 The jury in the Orpet murder trial may be completed today with three jurors tentatively accepted by both sides toward the final panel. Eight jurors have been accepted. if not, the court will proceed with more veniremen as a new venire of fifty has been summoned, bringing total called to 1236.
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Samuel Bennett Critical After Surgery in San Antonio
Samuel W. Bennett long a prominent San Antonio figure lies critically ill at Baylor Hospital after an operation last week. He resides at 215 West Nueva Street. Mrs B F Yoakum and Mrs Nan Adams of New York, his sister and cousin, have arrived in the city to be at his bedside.
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Roosevelt Named Man of the Hour at Progressive Convention
At Chicago’s Progressive national convention Raymond Robins, temporary chairman, declares Theodore Roosevelt the man of the hour. He presses for preparedness paired with social and economic security, warns against partisan compromise, and vows to stand by the party’s principles even if it means running alone in 1912.
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Progressive convention hears Teddy roar as Ro bins resumes keynote
At Chicago's Progressive national convention rain fell but failed to dampen cheer as Theodore Roosevelt dominated the scene. Raymond Robins resumed his keynote after a 93 minute interruption, and delegates waved red 1912 bandsana and sang Teddy songs while peace with Republicans loomed as the main topic.
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Wartime unity plea opens Republican convention in Chicago
Senator Warren G Harding, serving as temporary chairman, urged delegates to forget 1912 divisions and unite. He criticized Democratic policy on foreign affairs, naval buildup, the Philippines, and tariffs, praising Americanism of foreign birth and calling for a new era of harmony under the Monroe Doctrine.
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Republicans Organize Then Adjourn At Chicago Convention
At Coliseum Chicago on June 7 the Republican national convention adjourned after two and a half hours. Senator Harding of Ohio delivered the keynote urging unity and a principles driven campaign. Leaders discussed forming a conference committee to bridge differences with Progressives and Roosevelt allies.
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