Battles of North Sea Claim Massive Naval Toll
Western Newspaper Union News Service reports a titanic North Sea battle with estimates of 5,000 to 10,000 dead. British losses around 6,000, German losses 3,000 to 6,000. multiple ships sunk, including Hood Arbuthnot, with over 150 warships involved.
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Union News Service
London
North Sea
Druich
Hood
Arbuthnot
Admiralty
Franenlob
Hook of Holland
Great Britain
Ore
Seydlitz Sought by British Forces near Fano Islands
A Ribe dispatch reports German battle cruiser Seydlitz sighted 38 miles west of Fano Islands, moving south and pursued by British warships. The ship, a 25,000 ton dreadnought built in 1912, carried ten 7 inch and twelve 6 inch guns and sustained two large aft holes. It participated in the January 1916 Heligoland battle.
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London
Buftaudende
Ribe
Jutland
Seydlitz
Fano Islands
Heligoland
Death sentences for treason in Vienna trial
Four members of the Hungarian Czech party are found guilty of high treason and caplonage and sentenced to death. The defendants include Dr. Kramapach, leader of the Young Czechs, and Dr. Rosanbain, a deputy, plus Herr Zamsol, bookkeeper, and Herr Cervinka, editorial secretary of Narodny Listy, accused of espionage.
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Vienna
Kramapach
Rosanbain
Diet
Herr Zamasol
Herr Cervinka
Narodny Listy
Fof
Canadians Hold Front Near Hill 60 and Sanctuary Wood
Canadian forces in France, backed by British guns, faced heavy German bombardment around Hill 60 and Sanctuary Wood. Despite fierce shelling, Canadian battalions, including American volunteers, conducted night counterattacks bombing and bayoneting to retake trenches, reclaiming most lost ground with only a few yards remaining.
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France
Sanctuary
Wood
Ypres Walient
St. Tullen
Peace in a Few Months Seen by US Envoy
Berlin reports an interview with American Ambassador James W. Gerard suggesting peace is near. He says months separate us from peace and credits President Wilson with a personal stake in restoring peace.
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Berlin
National Zeiting
James W. Gerard
Wilpon
French Take Saloniki and Impose Siege
French troops under General Sarrai seized Saloniki while Greek forces attended a te deum Mass for the King's saint day. General Sarria declared the city under French rule and in a state of siege. Civil and military excitement mounted as urgent messages were sent to the King at Athens demanding action.
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Salonikd
Sarrai
Sarria
Athens
Greatest Naval Battle Triggers Global Alarm Across Seas
London reports a massive World War I sea clash off Denmark, hailed as the greatest naval engagement. British losses include three battle cruisers, three cruisers, and eight destroyers. German losses include several ships and torpedo craft, with conflicting official versions emerging from London and Berlin.
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Germany
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North Sea
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Deringer
Lutwow
Uechr
Warapire
Wiesbaden
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Warrior
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Turbulent
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Rotterdam
Reuter Telegram Company
Schelde
Natal
Youulden
House Passes Naval Bill for 270 Million Navy Program
Washington reports the house approved a naval appropriation bill carrying 270 million dollars for sea preparedness by a 368 to 4 vote. The plan funds five battle cruisers four scout cruisers ten destroyers 0 submarines and 120 aeroplanes amid bipartisan celebration with a few dissenters Browning Graham Randall and London among the no votes.
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House
Browning
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Graham
Pennsylvania
Randall
California
London
New York
Triplets Born to Hartington Couple in Nebraska
A birth report filed with the Nebraska vital statistics bureau notes the birth of triplets to Mr and Mrs Anthony Helmer of Hartington Nebraska. Each infant averages over eight pounds in weight and the event occurred in Lincoln Nebraska on June 5.
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Nebraska
Lincoln
Neb
Anthony Helmer
Hartington, Neb
Vital Statistics Bureau of
Fire destroys Senator Fulford estate block in Brockville
Fire in Brockville Ontario on Friday morning ravaged the Senator Fulford estate block incinerating a large property and briefly threatening the business core. Loss estimated at 100000 dollars with extensive damage reported.
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Brockville
Ont
Senator Fulford
Heitler White Slaver Found Guilty in Chicago Trial
Michael Heitler known as Mike de Pike was found guilty of Mann Act violation. Co defendants David Rosenewelg Dolly Bhaffner and Mrs Mollie Epstein were convicted of conspiracy in the same case.
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Call Heitler
Chicago
Michael Heitler
Mike de Pike
David Rosenewelg
Dolly Bhaffner
Mollie Epstein
Dutch steamers Westerdyk and Ryndam held by British ships
A Hague dispatch to Overseas News reports Dutch steamers Westerdyk and Ryndam seized by British warships, with possible U S mall seizure. The brief item notes tension as wartime actions affect neutral shipping during June.
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Berlin
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Overseas News
Westerdyk
Ryndam
United States
Knife Hurling Test Roosevelts Memorial Day Visit
An open pocket knife was hurled at Col Theodore Roosevelt as his car turned onto Twenty third street in Kansas City Missouri during a Memorial Day parade. No arrests were reported and Roosevelt delivered brief talks urging universal military training and preparedness. A man attempting to enter his hotel suite was arrested.
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Col
Theodore Roosevelt
Twenty Third Street
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Muchbach Hotel
Roogavelt
Union Station Plaza
House approves armor plate plant plan at $11 million
Washington June 2 The House as committee of the whole approved a government plant for armor plate manufacture costing 11 million dollars by 180 to 12. An amendment raising the appropriation for wages from 2 million to 3.6 million passed 129 to 108.
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U.S
Washington
House
Kaiser Honory Delbrueck Elevated to Nobility
Berlin reports Clemens Delbrueck, once in the interior service, has been raised to the nobility in recognition of his war services by the cabersation. The advancement marks a notable honor for Delbrueck and reflects high-level wartime acknowledgments.
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Kaiser Honory Delbrueck
Berlin
Clemens Delbrueck
Interior
Chancery Statements and Interstate Rate Ruling
An official statement from Chancellor Ai McKenna outlines the 1916-17 debt financing, noting an estimated borrowing of 56.165 billion and the need to meet obligations. In Washington, the Interstate Commerce Commission ruled a 22 cent per hundredweight rate on wheat shipments from South Chicago to Wii points via Louisville as unreasonable.
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London
Ai McKenna
Washington
Interstate Commerce Comm
Gerard Deprived of Auto by Foreign Oil Ban
London June 3 Ambassador James W Gerard was deprived of the use of his automobile after the foreign office refused to permit the embassy to purchase petrol.
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Gerard
London
James W. Gerard Kanbash
Oipe
Nelson Battling Fiat Loses Battle With Appendicitis
Detroit June 3 reports former world lightweight champion Nelson was stricken with appendicitis Wednesday and underwent surgery Thursday, narrowly escaping death by a few hours.
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Detroit
Mich
Allies to Open Economic Conference in Paris
London reports the allied economic conference in Paris will open on June 1. Other items note Italian troops retreating from Asiago before Austrian advance, and Col. John S. Mosby of Virginia dies at 82 in Washington. Also reported: Dr Arthur Warren Waite to die in Sing Sing for murder, Liebknecht treason case in Berlin, Bowen Cathorpe court-martial in Dublin, Wilson commutes forger Cornelia Ferguson, and a newborn baby who lived minutes.
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Asiago
Rome
London Times
Washington
John 8
Mosby
Virginia
New York
Arthur Warren Waite
Sing Sing
John E. Peck
Grand Rapids
Mich
British Casualties in May Total 30,237
British casualties in May were heavier than in the two preceding months. The official tally from all fields of operation lists 1177 officers and 28,470 men killed or wounded.
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London
Brandeis Confirmed to Supreme Court in Senate Vote
The Brandeis nomination to the Supreme Court, pressed by Republicans for five months, was confirmed 37 to 23 in the Senate. Only Democrat Newlands voted against. three Republicans Norris Poindexter La Follette supported. Brandeis, 60, Kentucky-born Harvard-educated lawyer, had risen from public life with Ballinger Pinchot and other reforms. His appointment by President Wilson to succeed Lamar surprised many in official circles.
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Newlands
Clapp
Grenna
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Settle G O P Contests in Chicago Nominating Process
The Republican national committee began emergency sessions to settle contested seats and conflicting details ahead of the upcoming convention to choose a presidential candidate. Alabama delegates disputed over color and local control. in Ninth district, W L Saunders, a Black man, was seated after challenges to proper notice of district delegate elections.
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Thuredsy
Ual
Alabama
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Papa M. Long
Pralute D. Barker
O. D. Street
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W. L. Saunders
Wilson Urges Unity as US Must Stand First
President Wilson at Memorial Day in Arlington pledges America unite under patriotic spirit and warns that outsiders opposing America can be cast out. He says the nation will not submit to aggression and is ready to cooperate or fight to protect its rights and mankind's. Three British ships reported sunk as U boat activity continues. Marines report a wounding in action. bandits killed in Chihuahua skirmish.
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Wilson
Arlingto
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America
Bleeping Blokneme Fatal in New York Death Traced
A reported fatality in New York on June 2 involves D. Albert Perrell of Brooklyn linked to a strange illness drawing scientific attention in Europe and the United States. The fragmentary text notes sleeping sickness and a medical inquiry.
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D. Albert
Perrell
Brooklyn
Europe
United States
Aviation training for men in National Guard aviation
The War Department seeks a Congress appropriation of 76000 dollars to purchase and maintain equipment for officer and recruit instruction at the Signal Corps Aviation School. Secretary Baker reported estimates for another one million dollars, as disclosed by Alan R. Hawley, president of the Acre Club of America.
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War Department
Congress
National Guard of the United States
Signal Corps Aviation School
Baker
Alan R. Hawley
Acre Club of America
Algo
Transfer of Viscount Chinda as ambassador to United States
Tokyo reports Tapan requests approval from Great Britain for Viscount Satemi Chinda to become ambassador to the United States and Japanese ambassador to the Court of St James, succeeding Marquis Kataunosuke Inouye who wishes to return home.
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Tokyo
Tapan
Great Britain
Satemi Chinda
United States
Court of St. James
Kataunosuke Inouye
Cavalry Concentrating Between Tournai and Boissieux
Amsterdam report says German cavalry massing in great strength between Tournai and Boissieux. Telegraph dispatch notes 70,000 German troops arrived and 10,000 marines are now at Bruges.
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Amsterdam
Tournai
Boissieux
Pournai
Bruges
Cincinnati Market Prices Slide Through Grain and Livestock
The Cincinnati markets report a wide spread of commodity quotes across grains livestock and poultry. Wheat corn oats and soy products show mixed price points while hay and Timothy lots move with demand. Live poultry and eggs advance with prime firsts and various grades noted.
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Heltord
Cowan
Eanners
Pole
Students smash jail windows during Madison celebration
About 1,000 students mobbed the opera house in Madison and five were arrested as Wisconsin fans celebrated a victory. Enraged peers then tried to break into the city police station to free the prisoners, smashed windows, and threatened to tear down the city prison.
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Madison
Wis
Wisconsin
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