Russian Armies Split as Austro German Drive Near Lemberg
British observers report Przemysl fallen amid Austro German Galicia advance. Mackensen seeks to wedge Russian forces between Tower and fortress while Lemberg looms as objective pushing toward Mikolajow. Analysts doubt sustained allied West offense to ease pressure in the East.
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Sred
Tower Lan
Fieen
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Sreat
Przemysl
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Galicia
France
Belgium
Russian forces cut German supply base near Libau
Russian troops push south of Libau and sever German access to Memel depriving the base of supply. They capture Polanien and Rut an village while another force nears Isban from the north, leaving Germans with only sea retreat.
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London
Libau
Memel
Petrograd
Polanien
Rutan
Isban
French Troops Advance Near Souchez Reported
Paris dispatch cites the French war office saying troops advancing east of Souchez toward Souches village captured a tavern used by the enemy and established positions nearby. Artillery exchanges occurred along the rest of the front.
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Paris
French War Office
Souchez
Souches Village
British to evacuate foreigners by horseback and car from Mexico City
British authorities in Mexico City plan to move foreigners by horseback and automobile to points with rail service to Vera Cruz. A Brazilian minister reported that Mr. Cummins, a former British consul, would begin Tuesday with a party on horseback for Pac nes. The British charge will also transport foreigners by automobile to the same point on Wednesday.
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Washington
Mexico City
Vera Cruz Tre
Cummins
Pacnes
Swedish steamer Lappland sunk off eastern Scotland
The Evening Standard reports the Swedish steamer Lappland was sunk last night about 145 miles off Peterhead Seaport in eastern Scotland. Captain Peterson believes the vessel was torpedoed. Nineteen men and four women from the crew were landed at Pear Head.
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Ser Sepocares Roe
London
The
Evening Standard
Lappland
Peter Heath
Scotland
Setmarine
Peterson
Pear Head Goders
Medal Awarded For Heroic Rescue At Sea
By AP from The Hague London June 4 Captain Aigis of the American liner Philadelphia receives a Getcree gold medal and every crew member a silver medal for rescuing the 33 crew of the Dutch ship Chester in the North Atlantic on February 2. The sea ran high and rescuers faced peril, but all Chester crew survived.
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Associated Press
Hague
London
Royal “Getcree
Aigis
Philladelphia
Chester
North Atlantic
Tygart Valley Presbyterian adjourns meeting at Elkins next May
The Tygart s Valley Presbyterian adjourned its second annual meeting to meet next year at Elkins. Officers were elected due to resignations with Miss Emma Davis of Clarksburg as president and several other officers including Mrs Forrest Hutton and Mrs G W West. Delegates enjoyed an automobile excursion by Grayson Cunningham of Monticello Auto and Garage Co. to nearby points of interest.
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Tygart’s Valley Presbyterian
Elkins
Emma Davis
Clarksburg
Forrest Hutton
Huttons
G. W. West
Ajc Lee
Foreign
J. P_ Arnold
Lterature
Ada Boughner
Grayson Cunningham
Monticello
Milnford
Six Russians Visit to Inspect War Supplies in New York
Six eminent Russian engineers commissioned by their government to inspect wartime supplies bought in America arrived in New York aboard the Bergensfiord after sailing from Scandinavian ports. They were met by representatives of two dozen manufacturers, with purchases contracted and negotiations suggesting one of the largest single foreign outlays in U S history.
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New York
States
Canada
Russia
America
United States
Dog Law Against Foreign Residents Approved by Governor
Harrisburg June 4 reports that a new act prohibits any unnatur alized foreign born resident from hunting any wild bird or animal with a dog and forbids foreign born residents from owning two dogs in Pennsylvania. Violations carry a $25 fine or imprisonment. Police may arrest without a warrant anyone found with two dogs. The bill was approved by Governor Brumbaugh.
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Harrisburg
Pennsylvania
Brumbaugt
German Casualty Totals Reported in Prussian Losses
The Telegraph states that German casualty lists show Prussian forces totaling 1.38 million. It lists 56 officers and 6 men, with 11 killed and 35 wounded. the remainder are missing.
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Londo
Jnne
Show Well Attended Performance Despite Mixed Reception
The event drew a large audience yet the performance received mixed reviews. Attendees praised energy and crowd turnout while critics noted uneven execution and room for improvement.
Germany Asked For Out and Out Answer Says Wilson Note
President Wilson wrote the new note to Germany and expects dispatch to Berlin tonight or tomorrow. Cabinet members agreed the United States cannot accept Germany’s reply and must demand an affirmative or negative answer on protecting noncombatants on the high seas. The note probes whether Germany will follow laws of humanity and contemplates possible submarine warfare modifications.
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Washington
Wilson
Germany
Berlin
Whitehfouse
Bryan
Lansing
Gregory
Lansing J
United States
Timate
Brickly
World's Congress of Education Set for Oakland
Oakland hosts the National Education Association convention August 16 to 25 in a new city auditorium with capacity over 10 000 and 2 500 theater seats. The event aims to draw more than 60 000 teachers plus delegates from around the world for the Expo and sessions at UC Berkeley Greek Theater and the fairgrounds.
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Arecial Hoowe Teer
Oakland
Calif
Teach~ers
National Education Association
Oaleland
Chicago
University’of California
Im, Berkeley
Oakland Auditorium
Congress of Education
Double Hanging at Moundsville Prisons
Three men William Mast Jarrell and William Graham are in the death cell at Moundsville Prison awaiting execution in early July. Jarrell and Jarrells name appear, with Jarrell described as least troubled, while the group hopes governors will commute the sentences.
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Corasrons
Moundswiele
William Stewart Mast Jarre
Wiliam Graham
Hatfield
Jarrell
Parlor Prayer Meeting Tonight At Mrs Shafer’s Home
A parlor prayer meeting is planned for 7 30 this evening at the residence of Mrs Shafer on Wilson Street. All invited to attend. neighbors urged to join in a devotional gathering.
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Mia Shafer Ai Saa
Wilson Streets
Philadelphia report on United States Steel case opinions
Text of federal court opinions in the United States Steel Corporation suit filed in Trenton shows the court did not address all government claims. A notable paragraph discusses pre merger steel company combinations and the policy shift that favored price cutting, plant closures, and non speculative steel products in the ten years before the suit.
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Philadelphia
Trenton
Filand
United State Steel” Corporation
United State Steel Corporation
United States Steel Corporation
Dt Hes
Sailings Up In The Air For Big Ship To Liverpool
New York officials reported the liners voyage to Liverpool could be delayed but they remained confident the ship would depart Saturday. The American liner was expected to sail soon despite uncertainties.
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New York
Hner
Philadelphia
Dove
Liverpool
Ayeay Somotto
Grand Jury Recommends Peace Amid Felony Indictments Now
The district grand jury reported multiple felony indictments and true bills including Melvin Hurst for poisoning a cow, Warry McAfee for copper theft, and Basil Swiger among others. Prohibition violations and assaults on a law officer were listed alongside gambling operations and minor retail offenses.
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Criminal Court Grand Jury
Willis Wilcox
Salem
Melvin Hurst
D. Rush
Warry McAfee
Consolidation Coat Company
Perry Cost Minias
Basil Swiger
Clyde Ost
George Miller
Slim” Morrison
Benny McDonald
Vincent Mosesle
John Doe
Roy Cage
Ralph Bee
Lee” Dodd
FE Cork
Loii Lindsay
Jesse Craig
John Doe Alias Thorn
John Elliot
Frank Smith
Tony Smith
Birch’ Smith
John Tee
Goff Mc
Ibis Mission of Pacifism Highlighted at Pittsburg University
Washington Irvine high school held commencement exercises with forty seven seniors graduating. Dr Samuel McCormick chancellor of Pittsburgh University delivered the commencement address urging peace and viewing American achievement as a land of promise for world progress. He argued that Americans must cultivate friendship and oppose aggressive war while emphasizing democracy and material strength as tools for universal peace. He noted America’s leaders should embody civic virtue and pursue humane aims in global relations. Additional brief remarks followed by Prof Orie McConkey and others.
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Washington
Irvine High School
Semuel Bi ‘DacCormmick
University of Pittburg
McCormick
London
United States
America
McCommck
Cormick
Henry
Torof
Orie McConkey
Tien
Gerhard Sails to Amsterdam on United States Vessel
Count's agent for LA and AP reports Ambassador von Bernstorf sailed yesterday aboard the United States bound for Amsterdam. Gerhard, whose accommodations were booked by wireless telegram, reached the pier minutes before departure. Officials of the Scandinavian line knew nothing of his plans and his citizenship status was unclear.
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LA Associated Press
New York
Meier Gerhard
von Bernstorit
Berlin
United States
Amsterdam
Ford to Increase Capital Stock and Dividend Declared
Ford Motor Company announced an authorized capital increase from 2 million to 100 million dollars and a 43 million dollar stock dividend payable July 2. The move boosts Henry Ford and James Couzens holdings while 60 million remains in the U S treasury for future use.
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James Couzens
U S. Treasury
Thaw case heard in court of appeals seeking writ to halt jury
Deputy Attorney General Alfred Becker argued Friday for a writ of prohibition to stop empaneling a jury to assess the sanity of Harry K Thaw. The move challenges Supreme Court Justice Hendrick’s order granting Thaw a jury trial. Jona Stanchfield opposed the writ.
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Alfred Becker
Court of Appeals
Harry K Thaw
Supreme Court
Hendrick
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Becker
Jona Stanchfiela
Lynchings Add Chaos in Princeton Jail Row
Masked men overpowered the county jailer in Princeton Kentucky and dragged Arthur Bell from his cell. An apparent mob form executed Bell after accusing him of assaulting a young white woman from the eastern part of Coldwell County. Authorities reported the jailer was injured during the disturbance.
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Princeton
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