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Newspaper

The Democratic Banner

Location

Mount Vernon, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 08, 1915

Page

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Allies Unable To Hold Gains At Gallipoli Front

London reports allied forces failed to sustain gains on the Gallipoli peninsula after a short advance. Turkish artillery and counterattacks recaptured positions as divisions from British, French, territorial, and Indian troops faced heavy losses and trench losses. In Mesopotamia, Amarah surrendered to Townsend’s flotilla. Further, Austro German assaults near Krukisnice were repulsed with losses. Russians claimed gains near Starziwa and held a line near Moselso. Berlin notes Germany still holds adjacent areas. Petrograd cites sieges and riverfront activity.

London Gallipoli Hopen Winston Spencer Churchill Dundee Oocial Preas Bureau Nixon Tigris Townsend Amarah Mesopotamia Jasne Petrograd Krukisnice Moschnka San Lubnegkowka Sklo Korzenica Starziwa Wisenia Teutonic Forees Non Praemyul Petroprad von Measen Helgie Berlin Moselso

Italians Make Progress On Trentino Front In Artillery Duels

Rome reports that operations on the Trentino front are limited to artillery duels while Italian forces push gains at multiple points. General Cadorna says Italian artillery dominates Austrian guns as the fleet conducts a raid on Haematia coast destroying lighthouses and damaging the railway to Cattarro. Austrian Trieste garrison looting feared as city faces food shortages. Vienna notes no Italian advance near frontier positions.

Rome Trentino Cadorna Ministry of Marine Haimatia Ragen Cattarro Trieste Kabrasina Vienna

Pressing Toward Lemberg Meets Desperate Russian Resistance

Germanic Austro German forces push on two fronts toward Lemberg, the Russian base in the province, meeting fierce czarist resistance. Official reports from London and Petrograd differ, but both acknowledge hard struggles and heavy casualties as the advance stalls.

London Lemberg Lin Petrograd

Automobiles to Expand Rural Mail Routes and King Constantine Operation

The Post Office Department reports April to May 29 savings of 511,262 enabling 710 new rural routes serving 2,300 more families and 642 extra miles of service. Automobiles may run on routes at least 50 miles with up to 1,800 yearly compensation, starting Aug. 1, radiating from large cities and suburban growth areas. King Constantine underwent local anesthesia for a 50 minute operation removing part of the eighth rib to aid pleural discharge, with post operative pain. In Bucharest crowds urged Romania’s entry into the war, parading for war against Austria following a May 30 demonstration.

Washington Postofice Department Athens Constantine

New Electrical Machine Produces Harmless Ray

New York reports Dr. Clayte H. Lavinder of the United States pulse health service will investigate Charles H. Stanley's electrical machine. It claims a new harmless ray more penetrating than the x ray enabling direct operation without preliminary photographs. The device could fit under an operating table at an army base to quickly locate bullets or shards for removal.

New York Clayte H. Lavinder United States Pulse Health Service Charles H. Stanley Tts City Stanley Ray

Vatican White Book outlines Benedicts peace efforts

Kone June 4 The Vatican document explains Pope Benedicts push for peace and steps to reduce war harms such as prisoner exchanges. It notes protests over Belgian atrocities Cardinal Mercier and Lusitania sinking likely omitted to show Holy Sees impartial neutrality. documents addressed to all belligerents will be included, others may appear after the war.

Kone Vatican Pope Benedict Belgium Cardinal Mercier Lusitania Holy See

Auto overturns near Plymouth injures Clark and Crooks

A. A. Clark of this city and daughter in law Mrs H T Crooks of Elyria were seriously injured when their auto overturned five miles south of Plymouth. Five other occupants sustained minor injuries as excessive speed on a curve caused the skid and crash.

Chicago A. A. Clark Elly HT. Crooks Elyria Plymouth

Toledo Plans Peace Pageant On National Birthday

City leaders and officials back a peace pageant instead of fireworks on the Fourth of July. The event features a dove motif and celebrates peace amid the war in Hungary.

Toledo Murgye

Run Down Police Chief in Clemson City Chase

Beranton, Pa Jone 7 Joy riders ran down Chief of Police John Reest as they fled through Clemson City. He was dragged under the car to a telephone pole, sustaining fatal internal injuries. All occupants except Mins Mertle Johnson escaped unharmed.

Beranton Jone 7 Joy Riders John Reest Clemson City Hoe Mins Mertle Johnson

Trol Hits Auto Near Here Injures Several

A vehicle collision three miles south of Here left Bates seriously injured while three others escaped death. The car, owned and driven by H. C. Bet, struck their machine, throwing all occupants.

Bates H.C. Bet

Assembly Inefficient In Ohio Legislation Says Cleveland League

Cleveland June 7. The League of Cleveland chaired by Fesler says the Ohio general assembly shows a breakdown in legislative machinery, gross inefficiency in procedures, and unfair representation in the lower house.

Cleveland League of Cleveland Fesler Ohio Gen Assembly League Ohio

Four youths arrested in death of Joseph Ley brawl

Cleveland on June 7 a man named Joseph Ley was beaten to death in a restaurant riot. Four youths James Dennethy Frank Gibbons John Winters and Joseph Parson were arrested and charged with manslaughter after police responded to the clash.

Cleveland Joseph Ley Levinkkhy James Dennethy Frank Gibbons John Winters Joseph Parson

Klark Wins Motmile Race at Driving Park

Columbus reports Don Kuk of Detroit won the Motmile motorcar race at Driving Park with a time just seven seconds under the world record. He completed the 100 miles without a stop. Vettel, substituting for Dell, set a state record in the five mile professional race with four minutes four and one fifth seconds.

Columbus Don Kuk Detroi Driving Vettel Dell

Two Americans Lose Passports Over Public Criticism

Berlin June 7 two American citizens in Dremden Leon Raines and Karl Racknagel had their passports revoked by the American embassy on instruction from the state department in Washington. They criticized the U S government in a newspaper article and said they were ashamed of their citizenship.

Berlin Dremden Leon Raines Karl Racknagel Civibiassy State Department Wan Ington Ma Gid

Wilson Holds Line on Submarine Issue with Germany

Washington officials say Berlin misread reports and still faces firm American demand for safety guarantees for travelers and ships. The second Wilson note, to be sent to Berlin, reinforces intent to uphold international law. failure to secure assurances could sever diplomatic ties. London reports prepare for Zeppelin raids with medical plans for urban areas.

Washington Berlin United States Wilson Germany

Chicago and Cleveland Livestock and Grain Prices Report

At Cleveland Chicago Cincinnati and Pittsburgh markets cattle steers butchers bulls cows and calves quoted with varied prices. Hogs sheep and lambs show mixed figures with top values around seven to nine dollars for steers and calves while wheat and corn futures list No 2 and No 4 grades with notable regional price spreads for June 7.

Cattie—Frime hutcHore Starr Hulls Beg Lam Izoie Chicago Lleveland Cincinnati Calven Ion Ughta

Villa Seeks End to Mexican War Through Council

Washington reports indicate Carranza and Villa may open talks to restore order in Mexico. Villa reportedly agrees to meet Carranza to discuss peace terms as U.S. officials weigh Wilson’s call for settlement without further fighting. A July 1 peace seems possible, while typhus fears rise among Mexican refugees on the border.

Washington Carranza Vitis Republic of Mexico Villa Maizio Arrondendi Arrondem Lo Vera Cruz Wilson Mexico Carrana Villaie Breem Carranam Arlese Jeans Fort Lang Houton Tex Wes Min Public Heart Service Immigration Bureae Army

Governor veto halts Ohio drug control bill

Columbus June 7 Governor Willis vetoed the Platt bill intended to restrain the sale of habit forming drugs. The veto leaves the state with no legal tool to curb narcotics, expected to rely on federal Harrison act enforcement. Miners push coal education in Hocking Valley as Ohio mines run half capacity.

Columbus Willis Athens Ohio Hocking Valler Evh Calumbue Hocking Valley Cottbus Darin Toledé Cleveland

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