Fort Vaux Under German Attack After French Hold Fades
Heavy fighting near Fort Vaux northeast of Verdun continues as French troops still hold outer trenches while the fort itself is said to have been abandoned after seven days of bombardment. German assaults on adjacent positions remain unsuccessful amid strong inner lines at Froide terre Souville Tavannes.
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Paris
Fort Vaux
Verdun
War Office
France
Fort I
Douaumont
Vaux
Meuse
Convention demands 989 votes for nomination at Chicago
The article details credentials and rules actions at the Republican convention in Chicago including seating 989 delegates with Alaska Hawaii and DC adjustments, the Hawaii Porto Rico and Philippines votes, and the delay before the resolutions committee report as Chauncey Depew was brought to the platform.
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Vention
Francis G. Kelley
Harding
Smoot
District of Columbia
Alaska
Hawaii
Porto Rico
Philippines
Rules Committee
House of Representatives
Oyster Bay
Roosevelt
Chicago
Resolutions Committee
Chauncey M. Depew
Roosevelt Controversy Smolders as Parties Seek Peace in Chicago
In Chicago the Republican and Progressive conventions enter day two with fights for harmony and talks of a peace pact. Rumors say Roosevelt may enter to mediate while Hughes gains strength, and clashes erupt among delegates drawing police involvement.
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T. R
Roosevelt
Chicago
Coliseum
William Allen White
Kansas
Johnson
California
Hughes
North Dakota
Auditorium
George W. Perkins
Old Guard
Congress Hotel
Sherman
Allied air raid hits Hoboken wharves near Antwerp
Allied air squadron bombarded the Hoboken wharves near Antwerp, a Maestricht dispatch reports. German shipbuilding at Hoboken is also noted, while other items discuss Schiller and a joke about his works for different nations.
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London
Hoboken
Antwerp
Maestricht
Mother’s Friend Promises Easy Expectant Motherhood
An old ad extols Mother’s Friend as a safe effective aid for pregnant women easing strain on muscles ligaments and nerves. It claims calm sleep and sunny days and offers a free workbook upon writing Bradfield Regulator Co. 412 Lamar Bldg Atlanta for more details.
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Bradfield Regulator Co
Lamar Pldg
Atlanta
Prudent ial Life Insurance Company Granted Texas Authority
Texas Department of Insurance and Banking certifies Prudent ial Life Insurance Company of San Antonio has met all state requirements to do business here. A Certificate of Authority is issued valid through February 28, 1917, signed by Commissioner Jno. B. Patterson in Austin.
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Department of Insurance and Banking
State of
Texas
Austin
Prudential Life Insurance Company
San Antonio
JNO
Patterson
Republicans in recess at Chicago convention platform debate
The Republican national convention recessed at 1 31 p m to 4 p m after two hours of organizing and pledging attention to resolutions on woman suffrage Mexican plank and prohibition. Chauncey Depew spoke 30 minutes as did Senator Borah while Cannon and Harding were also featured.
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Cannon
Resolutions Committee
Borah
Depew
Wilson
W. J. Bryan
Harding
Joe
Warren
German official confirms losses at Jutland cruisers Rostock Luttsow
Amsterdam dispatch reports a German official note stating the ships Rostock and Lutzow were sunk en route to a harbor for repairs after the Battle of Jutland. Rostock is described as a 4900 ton warship with 373 men and twelve four inch guns. Lutzow is a 26000 ton battle cruiser previously claimed destroyed by British officers.
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London
Amsterdam
Lutggon
Fiestock
Jutland
Rostock
Lutzsow
Milk and Ice Fund donations lag for infant welfare work
Donations to the Milk and Ice Fund for infant welfare work slow but daily gifts arrive. A recent contribution of 1 from E. S. Nordhaus will aid Public Health Nurse Association efforts. Mrs Gaddy notes her husband plans to buy her a car.
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Public Health Nurse Association
E. S. Nordhaus
Republican Platform Demands National Unity and Preparedness
The draft Bull Moose platform declares a strong national defense with a navy, 250000 armed regulars, universal training, and a citizen soldiery. It calls for woman suffrage, regulation of industry, and protective tariffs, while opposing militarism for aggression and urging peaceful, just international relations.
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Mexico
Trial of Will Orpet Opens After Long Delay
In Waukegan Illinois on June 8 the murder trial of University of Wisconsin student Will Orpet began after a days long jury selection. State's attorney Joslyn outlined the case while the defense planned to delay its opening statement. Frank Lambert father of Marian Lambert will testify as the first state witness.
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Waukegan
Will Orpet
University of Wisconsin
Marian Lambert
David R. Joslyn
Orpet
James H. Wilkerson
Joslyn
Frank Lambert
Ralph Cady
Chicago
Madison
Wis
Len Martheil
T Ice House
Antioch
George Thompson
Newport
H. F. King
Area
T. Willoughby
Milburn
Samuel Bradbury
James O’shea
K. J. Bock
Highland Park
J. A Brand
Highland
W. J. McNanly
David Carlsom Unmarried
R. Walsh
Warren Township
Edward Fabry
Lake Forest
Marion Lambert Murder Trial Details in Helm woods
A Lake Forest trial recounts Marion Lambert's last days from February 5 birthday party to her body found February 10 in Helm's woods with William Orpet accused. Testimony describes cyanide poisoning, alibi letters, and repeated visits by Orpet to the scene, claiming he knew she was dead when he left.
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Josephine Davis
Orpet
Hielm’s
Miss Davis
Sacred Heart
Verne Jackson
Verne
Helm’s Woods
Marion
Josephine
Old Top
Lambert
Miss Lambert
Otto Peterson
Madison
Mr. Lambert
William Orpet
Celestia Yonker
DeKalb
Ill
Chicago
the Woods
Joslyn
Lake Forest
Charles Hassinger
Peterson
Marion Lambert
Bill
Lake County
Madison Orpet
Helm's Woods
Progressive platform completed in cooperation with Republicans
The Progressive national platform, prepared with Republican convention developers, centers on Americanism and a broad program of preparedness. It emphasizes military, spiritual, economic, and industrial readiness as core themes to be presented to the convention.
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Resolution Committee
Fhlows
United States
Washington
Lincoln
America
Chicago
Real Flesh Builder for Thin People
A wartime style health ad promises weight gain from Sargol tablets. It blames poor nourishment on faulty assimilation and urges thin individuals to eat only their meals with a Sargol tablet, claiming 5 to 25 pounds gained in weeks and lasting fat. It touts six assimilative elements and a money back guarantee from H Wagner and other local druggists.
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H. L. Wagner
H. Wagner
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Chigagg
Justice Hughes
Schiller
Austrie
Weimar
Mary Stuart
Egmont
William Tell
Europe
Fisher
Rpet
Fiia
U. S
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