Germans Take Lemberg as Slav Army in Rout
Berlin reports Lemberg, capital of Galicia, has fallen after a violent fight. The Austro German triumph drives Russians back, clearing Galicia and threatening Przemysl as Kaiser William observes the final rush. En thusiasm Sweeps Vienna as bells ring and streets fill with parades.
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Berlin
Galicia
Hungary
Carpathians
Gerlin
Cologne
Vienna
von Mackenzen
Earthquakes Hit Imperial Valley Causing Major Damage
Powerful quakes shook the Imperial valley causing at least 250000 dollars in damage. El Centro suffered collapsed walls and ceiling losses with Baldridge drug store and Imperial Valley Press among the hardest hit. No deaths occurred though extensive fires and looting concerns arose as Mexican troops restored order in Calexico Mexicali and surrounding towns.
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EL Centro
Cal
Imperial Valley
Mexicali
Imperial Valley Press
Utter
Security Savings Bank
Masonic Temple
Calexico
Brawley
Imperial
Barbara Worth
Holton Power Co
Germans Capture 60000 Russian Troops Near Lemberg
An official statement says 60 000 Russian troops have been captured by Austro German forces since June 12 in the drive on Lemberg. Nine cannon were also taken. A public wedding is planned inside the Woodmen of the World carnival grounds at Lenora and Second Ave Wednesday at 9 pm with three other open air attractions.
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Ravaruska
Lemberg
Brody
Hungary
Carpathian
Broday
Berlin
Lenora
Second Ave
Tom Duff Rebuffs Editor Then Smiles Over Page Four
In The Star office Tom Duff and his wife Helen react with anger to appearing on Page 4. The editor asserts authority while Duff learns he will introduce new comic characters, then decides the move improves the comic page in Seattle and the Conant.
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Star Office
Tom Duff
Helen
Allman
Page
Duff
Star
Seattle
Do Your Buying Through the Ads in The Star
A persuasive note urges readers to buy through local advertisements. It argues ads save money, bring fresh stock, and reflect merchants who keep inventories moving. It claims advertisers rely on returning customers and asks for a resolution to shop via ads starting today.
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The
Star
Seattle Marks Wilson Day With Unity and Pride
Mayor Hiram Gill hails the city wide Wilson Day observance as nonpartisan and patriotic. He credits the Star for the ambitious idea and its execution across Seattle, calling it the biggest newspaper led event he has seen.
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Seattle
The
Star
Hiram Gill
Telegram from Wilson pledge of loyalty acknowledged
The Star editor reports the editor received a telegram from the president acknowledging the nation's loyalty resolutions. Wilson's reply thanked the supporters and assured appreciation for their confidence and pledge of support.
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the Star
White House
Woodrow Wilson
Wilson Day Parade Joins Citywide Celebration
Citizens of Seattle praise Wilson Day as a district-wide success. The Star notes the idea originated locally and gained support from Gene Levy of the Grand Theatre Col Wilson at Fort Lawton and Rear Admiral Pond at the Bremerton navy yard arranged a soldiers and sailors parade. Volunteers nationwide provided music and logistics without pay. Bert Butterworth served as grand marshal coordinating Tilikums and volunteers.
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Wilson Day
Gene Levy
Grand Theatre
Col. Wilson
Fort Lawton
Pond
Bregnerton Navy Yard
Banda
Wilson
Wagner
Cavanaugh
President Wilson expected to name Lansing as secretary of state
Washington rumors on June 23 indicate President Wilson may announce the appointment of Robert W. Lansing as secretary of state before departing for Cornish tonight. The report suggests a formal decision could be announced prior to the trip.
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Washington
Wilson
Robert W. Lansing
Cornish
President Is On Vacation At Cornish N H
President Wilson prepares for a July vacation at the summer capital Cornish New Hampshire to be kept informed of international developments. State department contact planned as allies’ shipping tensions loom. New York importers with over 5 million dollars of Holland goods seek aid and an audience with the president through Senator O Gorman. Wilson directs talk through Secretary Lanning.
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John Edwin Nevin
Washington
Wilson
Cornish
N. H
State Department
New York
Holland
United States
O'Gorman
Lanning
Navy Yard Festoon Pageant At Bremerton With Edith Edwards
The pageant on Thursday and Friday in Bremerton features the Episcopal church backing and Vera Jane Edwards in charge as it showcases the country’s development. Local spectators are invited to attend the event at the naval yard grounds.
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Bremerton
Episcopal Church
Vera Jane Edwards
Vets Gather in Centralia for G. A. R. Campaign
In Centralia on June 23 the seven patriotic groups opened formal business. Four candidates for national commander of the G. A. R. for Washington include H. W. North Everett J. Berry Tacoma E. P. Houghton Puyallup and C O D MacDonald Bellingham. A large reception at the Commercial Club honored delegates from the G. A. R. and allied organizations.
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Washington
H. W. North
Everett
J. Berry
Tacoma
E. P. Houghton
Puyallup
CO. D. MacDonald
Bellingham
Commercial Club
Women's Relief Corps
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Rainier Valley Fiesta Opens Community Carnival
A Rainier Valley celebration titled the Rainier Valley Fiesta runs from 2 PM to midnight with fireworks parades brass bands dances and a merry go round. The event aims to showcase Rainier Valley as a notable Seattle area and invites all residents to attend.
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Rainier Valley
Seattle
Cupid Still On Job as Chouinard Weds Greene Heiress
William Chouinard a King County draughtsman and 19 graduate of the university married Greene daughter of Rev. A B Greene at the Greene residence 3 28 Seventh Ave The bride a Broadway High School graduate 1912 will honeymoon in Portland.
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William Chouinard
King County
Greene
A. B E. Greene
Seventh Ave
Broadway High School
Portland
War Babies in England Raise Social Crisis Fears
In wartime London a War Babies’ league founder argues illegitimate births will surge as soldiers fall. Women describe sorrow and stigma, while advocates urge legal paternity rulings, state support, and later legitimation to protect children of service members.
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Helen Bast
Sussex
Surrey
London
Roland McNeil
Red Cross
Hersel
War Babies’ League
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