Austro Germans Advance Toward Lemberg
World war dispatches report Austro Germans pressing toward Lemberg while Portuguese protest sinking of their ships by German submarines. Russian forces advance from Libau area cutting off supply routes as Polangen and Rutzan change hands. Tokyo notes allies pledge no armament in Europe. Italian front reports indicate continued Italian offensive as Austrians hold entrenched positions with artillery support. German casualty total cited at 11,806,000 with 56 airmen lost or missing.
Austro German War News Stir in Europe Fronts
Reports from London state Austro German forces drive deeper toward the southeast front as Russian advances in Galicia appear decisive. Observers note possible new offensives in the west to relieve pressure on Russia and speculate on German actions in France or Belgium.
Kentuckians storm jail drag Black man to tree
On June 4 in Princeton Kentucky masked men overpowered the county jailer and dragged Arthur Bell a Black man from his cell. He died in the incident after being dragged toward a tree following an alleged confrontation with a young white woman.
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Negro
Princeton
Arthur Bell
First Degree Arson Case on Trial in City Court
Jeasee Scarboro faces a first degree arson trial in city court this month. The charge is a felony with possible death penalty, while the state delayed at his home during the proceedings.
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Jeasee Scarboro, A
Danish Schooner Salvador Crew Rescued Off Scotland
The crew of the Danish timber schooner Salvador, sunk by a submarine, landed at Lerwick Scotland after twelve hours adrift. The submarine fired the vessel and shelled the stern before the crew was picked up by a trawler.
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London
Salvador
Lerwick
Scotland
Liner Adriatic Reaches Port of Liverpool Safely
Canadian Pacific offices in Montreal received a cable from Liverpool noting the safe arrival of the White Star liner Adriatic, which departed New York on May 27. The message confirms transit without incident and places the vessel at its European port.
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Liverpool
Montreal
Canadian Pacific
Atic
New York
Summer Order of Masses at St Matthew's Church
The summer Mass schedule at St Matthew's Church lists a 5 30 a m first service and a 3 a m second service on Sundays. Weekday masses start at 7 a m with confessions each morning before the mass.
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St. Matthew’s Church
St. Matthew's Church
Future air war to rival submarines, Daniels warns
Secretary Daniels told Annapolis graduates that future war aircraft will be as fearfully destructive as submarines. He cited the European war, praised submarine progress, and urged cadets to master themselves before seeking command in battle.
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Sec
Daniels
Annapolis
Naval Academy
Edwina H Redmond A two-masted schooner abandoned after gale
The Edwina H Redmond a two masted schooner of 53 tonnage was badly damaged by the storm off the Virginia capes Captain John Jarvis and his crew abandoned her. They were picked up by a British steamer and landed here. Redmond is from New York. The crew plans to leave for New York tonight. The Redmond is reported to have drifted ashore.
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Norfolk
Edwina H.redmond
Virginia Capes
John Jarvis
Redmond
New York
Edwina H. Redmond Aground Off New York Coast
The fishing schooner Edwina H. Redmond from New York ran aground off the coast near an unnamed coast guard station reported today. No injuries or details on salvage are provided in the terse dispatch.
Thaw Sanity Jury Challenge Sparks Writ Request
In Albany on June 4 a writ seeks to prevent empanelling a jury to test the sanity of Harry K. Thaw. Deputy Alfred Beck reports the move as part of the ongoing legal battle over Thaw's mental competency.
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Harry K. Thaw
Albany, N
Alfred Beck
Captain Gill to command battleship Delaware
Washington dispatch states Captain W. W. A. R. is named by the Naval General Board to command the battleship Delaware after recommendation from the naval examining board. The announcement follows months of reshuffling plans and flags.
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Captain Gill
Delaware
Washington
Www. A. A
Naval Examining
Delawa Sooatedinge
W. W.A
Radkera
Naval General Board
Germans on Russian Front Stand With Inexhaustible Ammunition
London June 4 The Morning Post's Petrograd correspondent notes German forces on the Russian front with an almost inexhaustible supply of ammunition aiding their able defense. Tactical dispositions are described as advantageous aiding the stand against the Russians.
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London
Morning Post
Petrograd
Pan American Delegates View Pittsburgh Steel Mills
Delegates from the Pan-American gage congress toured Pittsburghs rolling mills blast furnaces and engine rooms during a lengthy inspection day. They walked switching tracks climbed stairs and observed conditions at large steel plants with visits arranged through the Pittsburg Chamber of Commerce with G W Guthrie representing American interests in Japan.
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Pan-American Congress
Pittsburgh
Sida Uber
G. W. Guthrie
Japan
Belize Again Operating Sees Belize Returns From Prize Court
The Belize, once held by the prize court after its service in British Honduras trade, has been released and arrived following eligibility clearance.
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Belize
Steel Corporation Victory Lifts Market On Dismissal Hope
New York June 4 United States Steel led the opening stock market surge as the government dissolved suit ended. 28 000 shares traded at 64 to 62 while 2 000 at 62 1 4 and 1 200 at 62 1 2 followed, lifting United States Steel preferred 2 3 4 points. International Harvester and American Can opened strong amid federal probes. Distillers Securities surged, then profit taking trimmed gains and steel closed with smaller advances.
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New York
United States Steel Corporation
Steel
United States Steel
International Harvester
American
Distillers Securities
Ding
Harvester
American Can
Distillers
Federal Court Rule Favored Steel Corp in Government Suit
The full opinion of the federal court deciding against the government was shown to Attorney General Gregory who reviewed it briefly before a cabinet meeting. Officials did not say if an appeal would be made, but it was expected to go to the Supreme Court.
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Washington
Federal Court
Steel Corporation
Gregory
Department of Justice
Supreme Court
Court reveals partial scope of U.S. Steel decision
Inspection of the federal court ruling shows the decision did not address all government complaints. It notes the omission of the syndicate’s reappointment of executives and discusses pre 1901 steel industry consolidation and the impact on competition up to 1911, including price cutting, market sharing, plant operations, and non speculative steel products.
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Trenton
N. J
United States Steel Corporation
Steel Corporation
Ng Paragra
Comcoe
Veterans attend Vicksburg siege reunion in Illinois bill
In Illinois the senate considered a bill to appropriate 40 900 dollars for expenses of Illinois veterans of the siege of Vicksburg to attend the semicentennial reunion at Vicksburg October 13 to 16. Ottawa reports thirteen officers and two privates of the Canadian contingent were issued by the militia department. London notes Russian troops may get respirators for gas attacks. Hershey Pennsylvania reports Henry C Early elected moderator of the Church of the Brethren conference. Vernon Cajor Clark says trouble with German prisoners at the internment camp. Seward Alaska notes Iliamna volcano eruption ongoing with smoke and flames at intervals. WaSBURY Park New Jersey reports Rev Isaac W Gowan elected president of the Reformed Church in America synod. Oplin Missouri reports Europe war zone raising zinc ore prices to 100 dollars a ton in Joplin district. North Carolina notes Nation mill loss at 275 000 dollars.
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State Senate
Illnois
Vicksburg
Ottawa
Militia Department
London
Times
Petrograd
Hershey
Henry C. Early
Pennland
Conference
Church of Soda Brethren of
United States
Aay Vernon
Ajor Clark
Seward
Alaska
Iliamna
Cook Inlet
Wasbury Park
N. J
Isaac W. Gowan
Durham
Synod of Reformed Church In America
Yontere Oplin
Joplin
Nworth
Cm Nation
Ais Seseyen
Federal Reserve Agents Report Improvement in Banking
Federal Reserve agents from twelve regional banks report overall improvement in business and banking conditions. The bulletin notes busier industries and steadier activity across sectors, signaling cautious optimism for the economy.
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Federal Reserve
Federal
Ccmenin
Reseive
Veterans of Confederacy End 25th Reunion in Richmond
The twenty fifth annual reunion of Confederates ended in Richmond with veterans breaking camp and returning home. Acting C in C George P. Harrison received a message from re elected commander-in-chief Bennett H. Young. The message named General William B. Mickle as adjutant general and chief of staff with HQ at New Orleans.
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Richmond
Fair Grounds
George P. Harrison
Opelika
Ala
Bennett H
Judge D. J. Long Dies at Chatom Probate Judge
Judge D J Long probate judge of Washington county died at his Chatom home on May 30 after six weeks illness. He was about 63, served second term as probate judge and had previously held roles as tax collector and sheriff. Survived by widow four daughters two sons and several siblings. Buried at Bladon Springs family burial ground.
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Chatom
Ala
Washington County
Woodmen of the World
Wallace P. Pruitt
Willie
Maude
Mamie Long
D. J. Long, Jr
Robert A. Long
Bladon Springs
Germany Completing New Submarine Program Report
London reports authoritative confirmation that Germany is building a new submarine weekly. Many craft may originate in Antwerp and sail under the Scheldt, with evidence suggesting submarines reached the Dardanelles and possibly traveled 3400 miles via the Atlantic to the Mediterranean.
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London
Morning Post
Germany
Antwerp
Scheldt
Dardanellés
Austrian
Mediterranean
Atlantic
Greek Steamer Strikes Mine Off Salvore
A Greek steamer outward bound from Trieste struck a mine near Salvore and sank. Most of the crew perished. three were seriously injured. The report comes from Havas in Athens dated June 4.
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Paris
Havas
Athens
Trieste
Salvyore
15 Percent Wage Raise for Bartlesville Zinc Smelters
Bartlesville Oklahoma June 4 a voluntary 15 percent wage increase for the zinc smelters employees was announced. The raise aims to meet rising demand for smelted zinc since the start of hostilities in Europe.
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Oklahoma
Bartlesville
Okla
Europe
Weather Summary for Mobile and Alabama
Fair and little temperature change tonight and Saturday. Alabama skies show light winds from the northeast to southwest with varying gusts. No significant precipitation expected.
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Mobile
Alabama
Cabinet Passes On New Note To Kaiser
Washington on June 4 reports the Wilson administration coordinating with the American Red Cross to relieve Mexican civilians. Plans include local committees, free or reduced freight, border visas for consular and military posts, and fast movement of food supplies. News on leaders Villa Obregon and European reaction awaited. a New York Red Cross committee is to be formed.
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Washington
Wilson
American Red Cross
Mexico
Villa
Obregon
Egg
Bferico
Farenens
An Red Cross
United States
Henry H. Davison
J. P. Morgan & Co
New York
Red Cross
Humane ideas guide war as notes to Berlin debated
Washington dispatches say the government completed a note to Germany asking if it will abide by humane principles of maritime law. President Wilson and Counsellor Lansing discussed the inquiry with Attorney Gregory in cabinet. A German envoy to Berlin was sent to report on the American position, but no final conclusions were reached.
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Washington
P. Wilson
Germany
Berlin
Lansing
Gregory
Lusitania
Ryan
Colonial Office
Tecnica
German Colonial Office
United States
German Red Cross
Bryan
Carranza Optimistic Over Mexico’s Future as Note Arrives
Vera Cruz reports no word on the Ison note fueling concern among Constitutionalists. Carranza says victory over Villa is possible and seeks U S moral support, while Washington signals possible action. Americans face molestation. Zapata blocks their exit from the interior. Obregon’s army, defeated, holds last entrenchments. Villa pursues an enveloping move toward Irapuato and La Piedad.
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Vera Cruz
Mex
Ison
Mexico
Washington
Carranza
Associated Press
Villa
United States
Wilson
Silliman
Mexico City
Emilano Zapata
General Angeles
Leon
Obregon
Trinidad
Silao
Irapuato
la Piedad
American Submarine K-8 Hits a Thousand at Range in Practice
The submarine K-8, off San Pedro, engaged the monitor Cheyenne at 4,000 yards during a practice. With two torpedoes expended from two available, the K-8 delivered a hit. Officers and men received a naval trophy removed from H-1’s hold.
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Los Angeles
Cal
San Pedro
Ford Boosts Capital Stock and Declares 48 Million Stock Dividend
Ford Motor Co increases authorized capital from 2 million to 100 million dollars and declares a stock dividend of 48 million payable July 1. Henry Ford holdings rise by 27.84 million dollars and James Couzens receives 45 million. Total capital now valued at 50 million with 4 million kept in treasury for future use.
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Detroit
Mich
Ford Motor Company
Henry Ford
James Couzens
May shipbuilding totals from American yards reach 173 vessels
American shipbuilders produced 173 vessels in May totaling 19 494 tons. The majority were small wooden and steam boats. Nine ships accounting for 27 743 tons joined the merchant fleet from oil sources.
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Washington
Lost Items Reported In Classified Ads
Multiple missing articles listed with rewards including a wishbone pin, gold rimmed glasses in a black case, a gold rope locket necklace with initials M J, a gold buckle, and a pair of contact details for returns. Rewards offered and contact details provided.
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D. J. Fi
M. J
Scott
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