Volcano destroys San Salvador capital amid quake and floods
Reports from San Salvador describe a catastrophic eruption and earthquake that destroyed the capital and surrounding towns including Mejico, Majicalge, Queeallipeque, Nelega, Sachidot, and Ammenion. Residents seek safety in parks as rains persist and city infrastructure collapses.
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San Miguel
Republic
Meadore
Bern
Ieader
Dhestroyed
Han Balvadr
Queeallipeque
Nelega
Sachidot
Priehal
Ammenion
Majicalge
Salvador
Praeitie
Conscription for Canadians in wartime debate
Ottawa debate in the House of Commons on June 10 discusses maintaining four Canadian army divisions for defense. The text notes opposition to conscription and the call for a law to ensure national defense while warning about the manpower needs and public sentiment among Canadians.
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Ottawa
Te Beer Ofs
House of Commons
Merion
Ate
Britain Accepts Principles in President Note to Huesia
Britain forwards to Petrograd a note expressing hearty acceptance of the principles outlined by the President. The reply comes in response to the Russia Seterment’s request for a statement on the British war effort and aims.
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Britain
Huesia
Russia
Petrograd
Hritiel
Brittain
Record Price for Ball Calf at Hol Seth Pricia
W Finkle of Trokion Mate paid $30 for a five month old ball calf at the Hol Seth Pricia, a local stock sale. The previous record price for a ball calf was $400, indicating strong demand at the auction.
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W. Finkle
Trokion Mate
Seth Pricia
Peace Confact Postponed to September Meeting
The imperial meeting of the International Medaliet community is postponed due to varied circumstances. It will be held in the capital after a long delay, with questions over new legislation to be addressed next month as the summer season advances.
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Laanden
Varios
War Message for Rehools Washington President
A pamphlet form edition reports a committee of public information has arranged and sewn a war message for Rehools Washington with references and options for detailed study by whale.
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Rehools
Washington
Wilen
Committee of Public Tuformation
Tax Cuts and War Revenue Debate Sparks in Washington
Fragmentary report indicates discussions in Washington on reducing stamps and bank drafts amid wartime revenue plans. Mentions proposed cuts ranging from five to nine percent and references to a Treasury measure impacting funds linked to the war effort.
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Washington
Togo
France
Pread Guilty In Draft Refusal Case Summary
Pread guilty verdicts emerge as two defendants face charges under the selective draft law. The cases were heard by a regional court, with proceedings declaring guilt for the accused amid ongoing scrutiny of draft resistance. Authorities emphasize compliance with wartime conscription measures and potential penalties.
Government Looms Over Arrests With New Registration Drive
General Crowder issues orders to tighten enforcement on war registration. Delinquents face imprisonment up to a year. Appeals and exemptions debated as officials plan stricter boards and possible jury methods to identify those who evade registration. Germany holds American prisoners and plans to treat merchant sailors as prisoners of war.
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Wesklagtod
LT Sad
Maethalen
Grovnst
Emer
Henerel Cromders
Pervon
Home
Diariet
Talline
Idoe
Cender
Honday
Department of Justice
Howe
Crowder
Bak- Lee
Irish Convention Planned in London
Government will convene a convention to address the Irish problem. It will include UT numbers representing every walk of life and be chaired by an appointee of its own choice or, if unavailable, by a chair chosen by the government.
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London
Strikers Clash in South Five War Over Breakers
Fragmentary report details a combat between workers and breakers at a Ber mah Avkan handkuchted termry scene. Two sieves are noted as killed amid the clash. Further specifics are unreadable.
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N. d
Bermah Avkan
Puakrts
Dublin inspector killed in strange incident report
An unclear local report notes a Dublin inspector was killed amid a confusing sequence of events. The article mentions a provocative scene and the involvement of several unnamed parties, with terse references to authorities and investigation. Further readable details remain uncertain from the fragment.
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Dublin
Dubila —Pallee
Ford Gaulnst
Trish Meldlow
Fire in Montana Mines Leaves Hundreds Dead and Rescues Falter
A massive mine fire at Granite Mountain and Speculator near Butte on June 9 traps about 412 workers. Of these, 222 are rescued from one property and 60 from another. 200 or more miners perish. Rescue efforts, aided by young workers, fight expanding flames as shafts cave and water floods undermine safety.
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Speen
Herolan
Marine Due
Nipper
Dugens
Tellow
Timter
Pointé Oo
Hewela
Bangs
Speculator
Nord Bult
Rewards Offered For Slacker Registrations In Idehe
Vale and Ideho-A Vigers report a reward of 50 for the arrest of individuals who failed to register for the draft by the deadline. The War Department notes registration totals surpassed 34,000 in the state. counties Fremant, Tahe and Orne reported Indians in Montana Restless. President Wilson declares no annexations or indemnities and opposes restoring the prewar status quo, urging power realignments to ensure future peace and liberty. The message is delivered to Russia via Ambassador Francis in Petrograd.
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Iiireperte
Fremant, Tahe
Orne
Washington
Wilson
Kussia
United States
Germany
Praneis
Petrograd
Chinese block measure on dissolution of parliament risks war move
Chinese leader Li Yun Hong proposes dissolving parliament to prevent war with Germany. Acting Premier De, Wwe Ting Fung refuses to countersign, making the decree ineffective. If dissolution stands, China could declare war on Germany for six months while elections are held and parliament reconvenes.
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Germany
Pekin
Li Yun Hong
Chang-Heun
Paessonnill
Wwe Ting- Fung
China
Jose Gutierrez Guerra Elected Bolivian President
Jose Gutierrez Guerra was elected president of Bolivia on May 5 and will be inaugurated on August 14. Bolivia became the first American nation to break with Germany following the United States.
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Jose Gutierrez Guerra
Bolivia
Germany
United States
Queen Wilhelmina escapes train wreck in London
Fragmentary report notes Queen Wilhelmina of the Netherlands escaped injury as a train derailed near Utrecht. In New Jersey, three people were murdered and a schoolteacher described as involved in the crime is named in a garbled follow up.
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Holland
London
Wilhelmina of
Parrow
Houtet
Utrecht
New Jersey
Frewington
Wilita
Leleyeite
Blewnur Qhoeh
New Mutat Mensant
King Constantine Abdicates Throne for Alexander in Greek Change
The Greek king Constantine abdicates in favor of his son Alexander with Crown Prince George to depart Greece. Entente forces and Italian actions accompany the shift as Greece faces occupation near Mount Olympus and the Gulf of Salonica. Premier Zaimis says both former king and George will leave immediately by British warship for Switzerland via Til, with Alexander expected to assume duties.
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Athens
Constantine
Greece
Alexander
George
Prince George
Yzaiuils
Switzerland
Tily
Greek King Constantine I and Entente Relations
The article recalls Constantine I of Greece, ruling briefly from March 18 1918 after his father’s assassination, and his shifting stance during World War I. It notes entente pressure, Venizelos’s provisional government, accusations of pro German leanings, and Constantine’s claimed aim of military neutrality for Greece’s welfare.
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Greece
Constantine L
Hieorge I
Saloiki
Constantine I
Statesuion
Grevey
Euphtherions Venizelos
Constantine
Sophia
Constantne
Norse Liner Arrives. Passengers Report Harsh News
An Atlantic liner Bergenstjord docked with 925 passengers aboard. Reports cite arrivals of Americans in the United States as of June 12 and distressing notes about Germany and Belgians, with Havre and Prince mentioned in the context.
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Atlantic Bort
United States
Bergenstjord
Veasat Wrowett
Havre
Prince the Heath
Ty Starvathon
Germany
Further British Gains Recorded
British artillery presses in the Austro Italian theatre as Haig’s forces hold ground along Ypres and the Chemin des Dames front sees small but costly German penetrations. In the Vardar area Macedonia artillery duels continue while Kronstadt remains tense as officials recall staff and the fleet shows loyalty to the government.
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London
Ypres
Marshal Haig
Chemin-des-Dames
Cerny
Carso
Macedonia
Vardar
Kronstadt
Council of Workmen's
Kidnapped Babe Found Dead in Missouri Well
The body of Lloyd Keet, the kidnapped child of banker J Holland Kent of Springfield Missouri, was found June 9 in a well on an abandoned farm after an autopsy showed drowning. The child was seized from home Wednesday night last week by a kidnaping gang believed to fear capture. In London Kaiser dispatches report Emperor William and staff in Ghent Belgium during bombardment by Entente airmen. No injuries to the emperor reported though three officers nearby were killed.
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Missouri
Springfield
Lloyd Keet
J. Holland Kent
Kaiser
London
Emperor William
Field Marshal von Hindenberg
Prince Eitel Fredrich
Peter's
Ghent
Belgium
Exchange Telegraph Company
Trontier
Navy restricts talks on naval movements nationwide
Secretary Daniels issued an order at Admiral Benson's urging forbidding all naval personnel from discussing any questions about disposition movements or proposed movements of naval or military forces with anyone outside official channels including family members.
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Carbon Talk
Washington
Daniels
Admiral Benson
Naval Service
Utes on War Path Reported at Ignacio Reservation
Reports from the Ute reservation state that chief Polk and Posey with several followers have begun threatening demonstrations. They are described as well armed. The Indian agent at Ignacio, reservation headquarters, refused to comment on the reports.
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Darang
Polk Ani Posey
Ignacio
Many German Aviators Killed In Western Battle Toll
Copenhagen reports and Berlin papers detail heavy losses among German aviators. Notices of deaths appear regularly in German newspapers, highlighting a severe toll in the western battle.
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Copenhagen
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