Zeppelin Raids Kill in England and Fierce Frontline Battles
Zeppelins bombed northeast England causing fifteen deaths and fifteen injuries. French planes attacked Karlsruhe killing nineteen and wounding fourteen. The front line shifted with Russian retreats and Italian offensives near Gorizia and Trieste as Austrians defend with trenches and mines. Grand Duke Constantine of Russia and Count Zeppelin reportedly died or fell ill amid a broad war update across Europe.
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Associated Press
Herald-star
London
England
Karlsruhe
Baden
British
Petrograd
Zeernowitz
Dniester
Prutrie
Jaroslau
San
Tisemnistra
Stry
Dardanelles
Cording
Paris
Berlin
Arras
Germany
Triest
Udine
Italy
Gorizia
Podgora
Fortime
Izonso
Chicago 500 Mile Auto Derby Postponed One Week
The Chicago Automobile Club announces postponement of the 500 mile auto derby from June 19 to June 26 due to a strike of surface and elevated traction employees. Referee Harry Vissering signed the statement citing traffic disruptions and the club’s aim to protect out of town patrons and local ticket holders.
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Chicago
Chicago Automobile Club
Speedway Park
Owever
Harry Vissering
Ackley resigns from Billy Sunday campaign amid accusations
Philadelphia telegram reveals secret resignation from post of secretary to Billy Sunday. Ackley denies liquor campaign claims and promises to reveal more, stating he has admiration for Sunday. Keegan sues for 3034.75 for home damages connected to campaign events. Marble dog statue missing. piano keys stained. chairs and bottles smashed.
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Philadelphia
Bentley D. Ackley
Secret
Billy
Esterday
Pusch
Hood River
Ore
Ackley
New Jersey
Liquor Dealers’ Association
Billy Sunday
Philadelphia Evangelistic Association
Col
Charles M. Keegan
Spring Garden Street
Stinda
Divorce Granted in Hollen Case custody awarded and alimony set
Edna Hollen wins divorce from Chas. O. Hollen for gross neglect. Custody of the child awarded to Edna. Alimony of 100 dollars and 3 dollars per week for child support. Husband enjoined from webbing in.
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Edna Hollen
Chas. O. Hollen
Wvas
Officials See German Concessions as End War Wedge
Washington reports optimism among officials that Germany will concede on neutral rights and American protection. Acknowledgement from Berlin to Foreign Minister Von Jagow follows Ambassador Gerard’s briefing on reception. Expected steps include protecting neutral vessels, immunizing certain cargoes, and a temporary compromise with Allies to ease the blockade.
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Washington
United States
Europe
Mexico
Gerard
Berlin
von Jagow
Wilson
Robert Lansing
Germany
United
Returns Of Assessors To Date On Personal Property Decreases In Some Precincts
Deputy assessors report date to date totals for personal property across wards and towns. Figures show increases in First and Third Wards and decreases in Second Ward and several local townships. Items listed include horses cattle autos watches pianos merchandise raw material and credits with values and changes from 1914 to 1915.
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Fourth Ward
Mt. Pleasant
Dillonvale
Toronto
Anker
Knox
Island Creek
Ross
Springfield
Salem
Smthfield
Holy Name School Commencement at Victoria
The Holy Name school held its annual commencement exercises Tuesday at the Victoria theater with a large audience. Two graduates were Mary Rodgers and Mildred Bernier, who received diplomas from Rev J A Weigand. The program featured essays, songs, piano and violin solos, choruses, and a farewell to alma mater with performances by the pupils and accompanying musicians.
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Holy Name
Victoria
Mary Rodgers
Mildred Bernier
J. A. Weigand
H. N.S
Robert Coburn
Lambert
Mary Ellen Rodgers
Flower Girl Brown
Mary Doyle
Catherine Brady
Anna Mulraney
Helen Duffy
Miriam Madigan
Helen Owens
Drucilla Sapp
Catherine Coyne
Drowned teen in Newark river death shocks Warwood
Jas Douglass, 15, of Warwood under Newark, Ohio, drowned while bathing in the South Fork river. He entered a hole in the water and could not escape. companions failed to help. His body had not been recovered by morning. Survived by father TEEN years, Floyd, and other relatives. Born January 31, 1915 in Steubenville, he lived with uncle Chester Pepper after moving from Wheeling five weeks ago. He worked at McFadden Clothing Co. in Wheeling and was popular among friends and relatives. The Wheeling Register notes his large circle of friends and promising youth. His mother is deceased. the father left for Newark to assist in the search.
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John Douglass
Jas, Douglass
South Fork
Newark
Oho
Floyd
Steubenville
Hiss
Chester Peppers
Peppers
Wheeling
Wheeling Register
Douglas
Ohio Avenue
South Warwood
McFadden Clothing Company
Ohio
Chester Pepper
Warwood
A. M. Lippert
Warwood Avery
Nne
Mr. Hearne
Steuhenville
No Argument In the McLeish Case This Morning
The McLeish case faced no argument or court decision this morning as conferences consumed the day. James and Clay McLeish will be tried for larceny of radiators after defense sought time to prepare for the iron grate bars case, which was dropped due to conflicting facts. The adjournment extends to Thursday at 9 a.m. to empanel a jury.
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Geo. McLeish
James
Clay McLeish
Costs of living up in United States finds rise report
The Associated Press notes Federal Bureau of Labor Statistics findings show the 1914 cost of filling a workingman's market basket at 6.68 dollars, two percent higher than 1913 and 24.5 percent above 1907. Prices cover 15 food items across 44 industrial cities in 33 states.
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Associated Press
Herald-Star
Washington
United States
Federal Bureau of Labor Statistics
Miners Lose Weekly Benefits After Strike Relief Ends
Secretaries of local United Mine Workers unions in the sub district report last regular benefits were paid at Bridgeport headquarters. Despite a six week old strike settlement, miners still receiving three dollar benefit orders as they worked elsewhere will have those orders discontinued this month due to a cut in special assessments and slack work. The sub district has benefited from organization funds, but funds are scarce and other districts cut benefits earlier. national aid may attempt to support the men where needed.
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United Mine Workers
Bridgeport
Hill brothers in Ohio Valley hospital after crash
Dr L C Hill of this city and his brother Dr George Hill of Wheeling are in the Ohio Valley hospital after an automobile accident on South Third Street the night before. The elder Hill was critically injured at first but improved this afternoon and is expected to recover, while Dr George Hill is also slowly progressing toward recovery.
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L. C. Hill
George Hill
Wheeling
Ohio Valley Hospital
South Third Street
Weather Forecast for Ohio Tonight and Thursday
The forecast calls for showers tonight and on Thursday. Temperatures rise tonight with warmer conditions expected.
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Ohio
End of Chicago Street Car Strike Ends with Arbitration
Chicago June 16 The street car strike by 14000 workers ended after a 15 hour meeting with Mayor William Thompson named as the third arbiter. Arbitration will settle all issues and cars were to resume service once notified. W D Mahan likely to represent the union. Officials to appoint an arbitrator by Saturday. Minor violence noted yesterday as talks continued.
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Associated Press
Herald-stop
Chicago
William Thompson
Board of ‘Arbitration
W. D. Mahan
Thompson
Chalf
Traction Line
United States
Gov Illest
Oak Park
Kohlsaat
United States Circuit Court of Appeals
Samuel Insull
Chicago and Oak Park
Man Dies From Injuries At Empire Quarry Blast
Joseph Grabowski, 45, of Grafton Ohio, died at Gill Hospital after a heavy stone rolled from a steep Empire quarry embankment during stripping. He was struck on the head and his skull fractured. He was transported by noon train, with the accident occurring Tuesday morning amid recent heavy rains loosening surrounding dirt. The body will be sent home for burial.
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Joseph Grabowski
Gill Hospital
Empire
International Stone Co
Grabowski
Grabenski
Grafton
Ohio
Bryan Sees Peace Conference Chance After War
In Washington on June 16 former Secretary Bryan stated that the greatest peace making opportunity was coming to the United States and predicted a demand for an international conference to shape international law for nations at peace rather than for those at war.
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Associated Press
Herald-Star
Washington
Bryan
United States
Boy Burglars Reported Breaking Shed Lock and Theft
George Borden notified police that unidentified boys forced a shed lock and stole fittings for two bathrooms and 50 pounds of lead pipe.
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George Borden
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