Strife within Mexican factions amid Carranza collapse
Gen. Carranza appears eliminated due to a split in his forces while Gen. Obregon dominates the constitutionalist side. Carranza is effectively prisoner near San Juan de Ulua. Villa breaks with Angeles. Red Cross reports warn of worsening conditions and possible famine unless aid reaches dozens of points. the cruiser Colorado is offshore at Tobari ready for Yaqui unrest.
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French drive through German trenches in surprise attack
Paris June 21 official communique reports nearly a mile of German trenches captured by French forces in a surprise assault. The enemy was driven out with heavy losses and later counter attacked but repulsed. Our troops found trenches filled with German bodies.
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Paris
Council Plans Wilson Day Resolutions At Meeting
Councilman Haas former state G A R commander will introduce two resolutions at Monday's council meeting. One pledges loyal support to President Wilson and the other authorizes the council to participate in the parade.
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Haas
Wilson
Italians Gain Rome Heights in Latest Push
An official report says Italians gained control of the heights around Plavo as of June 17 with heavy Austrian counterattacks repelled. General Cadorna announced the ongoing fighting and Italian progress amid mounting losses on both sides.
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Rome
Plavo
Cadorna
Americans arrested in Kholm near war zone
Washington reports John Reed magazine writer and Board man Robinson artist were arrested at Kholm Russia for allegedly attempting to enter the war zone. The State Department received the notice from Ambassador Marie in Petrograd.
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Washington
John Reed
Boardman Robinson
Kholm
Russia
State Department
Marie
Petrograd
King says Congressional Union aims for Susan B Anthony amendment
Dr. Cora Smith King of Seattle states the Congressional Union for Woman Suffrage has no quarrel with the National Woman Suffrage Association despite criticism of militant tactics. She emphasizes the goal is passage of the Susan B Anthony amendment to the federal constitution.
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Washington, D. C
Cora Smith King
Seattle
Congressional Union For Woman Suffrage
National Woman Suffrage
O Relation
Susan RB. Anthony
Jitneys to Multiply as Seattle Electric Moves Fast
The Seattle Electric Co. will deploy 200 to 300 jitney buses in Seattle within ten days after backing a new Washington Auto Bus Co. to operate in Tacoma Bellingham and Everett. Kempster says faster service is demanded and hints at a bus war with independent jitneymen. Arrests in Everett over lack of licenses foreshadow clashes as Edmonds to Seattle Heights route is announced. Tennessee Circuit Judge Pitman strikes down jitney bond law for favoring auto drivers over motormen.
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Seattle
Washington Auto Bus Co
Seattle Electric
Kempster
Tacoma
Bellingham
Everett
Jitneymen
Edmonds
Seattle Heights
Tennessee
Pitman
Memphis
Germany to discuss war policy with United States
Berlin dispatch reports Germany will open talks with the United States on points of national warfare before declaring a final submarine policy. The Kaiser remains in Galicia until Lemberg campaign ends, delaying forwarding of the note to Washington and possible consultations with Meyer Gerhard after the note is dispatched.
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the Hague
Germany
United States
Washington
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von Jagow
Kaiser
Galicia
Lemberg
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Wilson
Robbery at Exposition of Rare Jewels in San Francisco
Detectives and guards seek two men and a stylish woman after robbers steal jewels valued at 15 375 at the Palace of Varied Industries fair. A saleswoman distracted, allowing entry to a corner showcase where stones were pried loose. The collection, insured for 30 000, was loaned by Edgar Perea of New York.
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New York
Portugal Pro-War Demonstrations Rise After Elections
In Lisbon on June 21 crowds marched through streets and gathered before allied legations. Demonstrators cheered and waved at enemies of Germany until diplomats appeared and addressed them.
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Lisbon
Portugal
Slame
Germany
Windsor, Conductor Injured in Lake Burien Runaway Car
HH. G. Windsor, conductor of the municipal car on the Lake Burien line, is in Providence hospital with a fractured skull and right arm after a runaway crash that injured eight. Other victims include motorman H. C Meffered and passengers Mrs. Laura Swets Adelle Small Robert Small H. T. Weeks Cotteril Haring and J. T. Ewets. The wreck is blamed on a brake rod break five miles south of Riverside station as the car plunged downhill and derailed.
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Lake Burien
Providence Hospital
H.C Meffered
Laura Swets
Robert Small
Adelle Small
H. T. Weeks
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J. T. Ewets
Riverside Station
Scribal Meet Convened by United Amateur Press Association
Amateur scribes from across the United States gather for the United Amateur Press Association of America convention set for July 8 9 and 10. The event marks a national gathering of hobbyists and writers in a single location with programs and discussions.
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United States
United Amateur Press Association of America
Chicago to Seattle auto relay ends after 97 hours nine minutes
The Chicago to Seattle automobile relay concluded Saturday after 97 hours and 9 minutes on the road. Mayor Kreidel of Ellensburg delivered Mayor Thompson’s message to Mayor Gill.
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Seattle
Gill
Thompson
Kreidel
Ellensburg
Wife of Warden Killed in Bed at Joliet Prison
Joliet Illinois June 21 Convict Jos Campbell a negro who is alleged to have attacked and murdered Mrs Odette M Allen wife of the state prison warden in his cell bedroom. The assault occurred around 6 am and the killer saturated clothing with alcohol before setting a fire. The body was burned beyond recognition as guards subdued the blaze. Warden E A Allen was away at East Baden and is prostrated but believes in the prison system and humane methods.
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Jos. Campbell
Odette M. Allen
Campbell
Hie
Thousands at band concerts across city parks
Alki beach and Leashi and Madison parks drew thousands from the city for band concerts on Sunday. Business leaders organized the events in the two latter parks. The park board's semi pro band performed at Alki while Volunteer Park hosted the first program by the park board with Wagner's band.
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Alki Beach
Leachi
Madison Parks
Park Board
Alki
Volunteer Park
Wagner
Fisher Flour Wins Expo Gold Medal for Fisher's Blend
The Fisher Flouring Mills Co of the White Building received a gold medal at the Pan-Pacific International Exposition in San Francisco for Fisher's Blend flour. The firm began on the Weat Waterway about four years ago and runs a plant rated as America's finest flouring mills with a daily capacity of 2,000 barrels or 10,000 bushels.
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Fisher Flouring Mills Co
White Building
San Francisco
Fisher's Blend Four
Weat Waterway
Fineat Flouring Mills
Bryan Scores Them in New York Peace Talk
In Carnegie Hall on Saturday night William J. Bryan attacked former Presidents Roosevelt and Taft as advocates of force in international affairs. He declared such views threaten peace and urged nonaggression and diplomacy.
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New York
Carnegie Hall
Wm. J. Bryan
Roosevelt
Taft
Councilman Bolton Proposes Eliminating City Ward Boundaries
Councilman Bolton said he would introduce a charter amendment proposal to erase all ward boundaries in the city. He announced the plan Monday and aimed to complete action by week’s end.
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Bolton
Paulhamus Named Marketing Supervisor for Yakima Peach Crop
June 21 Yakima Senator W H Paulhamus of Sumner, chairman of the Yakima District Growers council, was authorized to appoint a supervisor for marketing the Yakima peach crop. Paulhamus organized the effort and is in high demand.
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North Yakima
W. H. Paulhamus
Sumner
Growers’ Council
YMCA summer camp begins on Orcas Island
The Y M C A camp at East Sound on Orcas Island is in full session as the Kids' Country club leaves Seattle. Children will learn with capable instructors and partake in sun exposure and nature study through relays of varying length.
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East Sound
Orcas Island
Kids’ Country Club
Seattle
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