German Airships Raid British Coast And Submarines Busy
Reports from Paris Geneva and London describe German air raids on the British coast and submarine activity near English waters. Prisoners and vessels hit include the trawler Victoria and the Liverpool steamer Inkum with several ships sunk or damaged. The Przemysl fortress fall alters strategic expectations but yields limited military gain.
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British
London
England
Przemysl
Victoria
Sinkama
Inkum
Jona
Wilson Line
Tukhla
Viemberg
Medyka
Three Vessels Sunk by German Submarines
London reports that the steam drifter Ema May of Peterhead the trawler Lee and the sailing ship George and Mary were sent to the bottom by German submarines. The crews of all three were saved or accounted for.
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London
Ema
Peterhead
Lee
George and
Mary
Two More Victims From North Sea Trawler Attacks
Norwich reports the trawler Little Boy of Lowestoft arrived with crew from Horace and Economy, both sunk by Germans in the North Sea. After evacuation, the Little Boy crew was bombed, killing three more fishermen.
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Norwich
England
Lowestoft
Horace
Economy
North Sea
Motorman Saves Bicycle Rider On Dauphin Street
Motorman W. J. Duncan acted quickly on Dauphin Street near St Joseph when a cyclist fell in front of an eastbound car. His presence of mind and swift braking kept the wheel from slipping and halted the car within a half pint of the boy’s head, sparing serious injury though Keelen suffered minor injuries. Spectators praised Duncan’s actions.
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W. J. Duncan
Dauphin Street
St. Joseph
Duncan
Weather records show a hot Friday and rising temperatures
The city baked under a record heat on Friday with a 95 to 105 degree reading reported, surpassing May highs. Local forecaster Albert Ashenberger notes this heat is not unusual for the area, citing prior peaks of 101 degrees on July 11 and 96 on September 9, while northern cities report cooler maxima.
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Albert. Ashenberger
Belo
Cadema
Chicago
Toledo
New York
German Newspapers Warn of Threat From U S and Others
London dispatch reports German papers warn of a dangerous situation created by U S policy and the attitude toward Berlin. Pessimistic editorials fear a rupture with Britain France and Italy may come soon.
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U. S
London
the Man Newspapers
Amsterdam
Prheneeal
United States
Berlin
Warship Repair at Newport News Yard
Warship to repair at Newport News Yard expected to remain at the dock for several weeks. Work focuses on hull and propeller maintenance. Local crane crews and engineers participate in the project at the Virginia shipyard.
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Newport News Yard
King Constantine's Health Deteriorates in Latest Reports
Reports indicate King Constantine of Greece shows a worsening condition with a marked change from prior hours. Medical notes describe vital signs and recent procedures. the pending operation may involve removing one or more ribs as part of treatment.
Acquittal in Arson Case Sheds Light on Trial
A jury acquitted Jesse Scarbrough in the arson case after a夜 lengthy trial. The defendant, identified as a black man, faced charges tied to a Sacco style incident, with no conviction recorded.
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Jesse Scarbrough
Europe Warns Americans to Avoid Europe During War
Washington reports Ambassador Gerard cabled that warnings for Americans to be ready to leave Germany stem from embassy guidance that Europe is not a desirable area during the war. The message notes such warnings have appeared in multiple places since the conflict began.
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Washington
Jame
Gerard
Germany
Europe
Jana
Bryan
London
Ohio spelling champ is 20 year old from Hillsboro
COLUMBUS Ohio June 5 At a late hour last night Claude C Gossett of Hillsboro a 20 year old high school boy was declared champion speller of the state after he had made age 87 in a written test on 100 difficult words The test was resorted to as a final means of discovering the survivor among thirty three school children who did not bearing a spelling bee champion received 50 and a first prize of the 15 given Most of the words given out finally puzzled the rest of the schools superintende nt who had come from all over the state together with parents and the children to see is shortly midnight the thirty three were named champion youth entered the contest the day prior
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Columbus
Ohio
Claude C. Gossett
Hillsboro
C. Pion
Seer
Peat
Sai Carr
Kaiser Reaches Austrian Headquarters Amid Political Talks
Emperor William visits Austrian headquarters and holds conferences with Hungarian opposition leaders including Count Andraasy, Count Apponyi, and Count Aladhy. The meetings are seen as significant to Hungary's political developments during the summer.
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Kaiser
Lordon
Presmysl
William
Jeaders
Hungary
Julius Andraasy
Albert Apponyi
Count Aladhy
Three Men of Schooner Warner Moore Lost in Gale
Breakwater Delaware March 5 Captain Burgess and two crew members drowned when the schooner Warner Moore from Charleston to New York was wrecked off Island life-saving station during a gale. The wreck left ten crew aboard, with four survivors reported.
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Warner Moore
DI Ware
Del
Jane
Burgess
Charleston
Poison Ends Tragic Ar tesia Love Case
Mrs. E C Cox died of poison after her husband, drug store proprietor, shot Dr. R E Mauldin aged 24 formerly of Waynesboro in their Arte sia room at 2 am. Cox was granted bail on an unwritten law plea and faces possible trial. Funeral held. burial at Odd Fellows cemetery.
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Starkville
Miss
Artesia
E. C. Cox
R. E. Mauldin
Waynesboro
Cox
Mauldin
J. O. Guan
Odd Fellows
T.H. Lipscomb
Railroad at Moss Point Taken Over
Moss Point Mississippi June 5 Special The Pascagoula Moss Point Northern Railroad was taken over bringing optimism to Moss Point Pascagoula and nearby areas. The new management plans schedule changes better service and increased port use by lumber mills along the coast and across the Alabama Mississippi road. Work on the large channel up Pascagoula river will start soon with 283000 already appropriated.
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Moss Point
Pascagoula
Alabama and
Mississippi
Pascagoula River
Grand Duke Constantine's Son-in-Law Falls in Battle
In Galicia during recent fighting Prince Bagratio Mouchransky, who married Grand Duke Constantine's eldest daughter Titiana, was killed leading his Cavalry Guards squadron. This follows the death of the grand duke's son-in-law in October at the Niemen.
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Constantine
London
Galicia
Morning Post
Bagratio Mouchransky
Titiana
Cavalie Guards
Niemen
No Warning Given Ship When Torpedoed Reported
A Cyrus steamer carrying coal from Burntisland to Scotland was torpedoed in the afternoon off Norway. The crew were landed safely by a Norwegian steamer. Reports claim the Cyrus was struck without warning and no distress signals were observed.
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Norway
London
Cyrus
Burntisland
Alabamian Vice President Heads Oil Mill Association
Jens G J Pid Washington of Beston Co named president of the Owl Association as announced in Atlanta Georgia. The appointment elevates leadership among oil mill executives and signals organizational growth for the group.
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Atlanta, Ga
Jens G.—J. Pid
Washington
Beston, Co
Iteeniabe
Owl Associati
Vessel Reports Supposed Sinking of a Submarine
A brief item notes a submarine believed sunk after reports of distress. The report names SIBSON and hints at ages or crew details, though details are unclear. Local readers are urged to await official confirmation from naval authorities.
Cottonseed Oil Prices Steady Across Contract Months
The market shows steady cottonseed oil with spot and futures in ranges. Prices listed for June July August September December and January vary around 6.32 to 6.62 with total sales recorded at 7,700 units.
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Ee York
Chief Justice George L. Ingraham Talks Reforms to Albany Judiciary Panel
In a closed Albany session Chief Justice George L. Ingraham of the Appellate Division shared five hours of testimony with the Constitutional Convention's Judiciary Committee. He described delays in accounts and alleged a pattern of assigning commissioners and receiverships to a select group, with auditors bound to secrecy. The remarks outlined needed reforms in the state’s accounting and judicial appointment practices.
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Albany
George L. Ingraham
Appellate Division
First Department
Constitutional Convention
Judiciary Committee
New York City
Spring Hill College Elocution Contest Sunday Afternoon
S H C orators will contest for medals Sunday at 4 30 p m at Spring Hill College. The Gilbert department contestants will vie for the William Walsh Memorial medal with Roshan Nestor Gulteras Carter Peesylvan McPhillips and others. Judges include Rev Father BE ageing and Messrs BB Chamberlain and M Mahomer Jr. Public invited.
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Spring Hill College
William Walsh
Rosshan
Nestor Gulteras
Carter Pee Sylvan McPhillips
Separtmet
Oen
Sivan “Dillon
Onnellue O'Leary
Sylvester Wilkie
Edward Lee
Six men arrested for wiretapping scheme against Toronto contractor
Leased wire brief reports six men were arrested last night in New York on charges of obtaining $17 000 through a wiretapping scheme aimed at James Reilly a wealthy contractor from Toronto Ontario. The brief mentions other disjointed items from London Boston Ottawa Baltimore Indianapolis St Louis and Bern.
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New York
James Reilly
Toronto
Ont
London
Daily Citizen
Boston
Walsh
Ottawa
Casua
Urner
V. C
Berlin
Baltimore
Othyds. Bresnahan
Loyola College
Indianapolis
Ind
Roy McDanis
ST. Louis
Berne
Vollenweider
Corpo
A& Grea
Wilson's Cabinet Backing and Mexico Peace Hopes
Wilson receives cabinet approval for his peace proposal to the Mexican factions. Carranza signals favorable reply as Villa also appears receptive. US border patrol increases as Agua Prieta tensions rise and Mexican forces fortify. American aid, including corn, beans and rice, continues through the Red Cross and Consul General Hanna.
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Carranza
Carra
Eney
Mexico
Monte
United States
Davila
Zertuche
Santos
Hanna Thelr
Wilson
American Red Cross
President Wilson Finishing Note to Germany on Lusitania
Washington June 5 The president was finalizing a new note to Germany regarding the Lusitania. The document, approved in principle by the cabinet, is to be sent today or tomorrow. Reports say the text will be brief yet emphatic, reflecting ongoing American concerns.
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Douglas, Ariz
Villa
Washington
Wilson
Germany
Lusitania
Americas
Villa to depart for Mexico on special train
Censor reports Villa to leave Cuineetes today on a special train to convey President Wilson’s Mexican General Villa. He will be accompanied by George C. Carothers and aims to meet Villa south of Trinidad to discuss arrangements.
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Villa
Paso
Tex
Ce Ce
Carranza Hopes for Quick Mexican Solution After Wilson Note
In Vera Cruz General Carranza reviews President Wilson’s message and signals a hopeful path for the Constitutionalist cause. A formal reply via John Man, Wilson’s representative, is prepared for Washington within days. Carranza aims to show he is the leader best suited to govern Mexico and rebuild relations with the United States.
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Vera Cruz
Mex
Prawn
Carranza
Renal Oe
Wilson
Mexico
Washington
Carranzaa
Coty
Eral Carranza
Silliman
Jesus Urueta
Mexico City
Villa
First Leprosy Case Found in Dickson County Tennessee
Charles Tenn June 5 dispatch reports the state board of health found the first leprosy case in Dickson County. Nickels, 17, is described as the patient. He was sent to Louisiana for treatment.
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Charles. Tenn
Dickson County
State Board of Health
Nashville
Ickels
Nickels
Louisiana
Americans Warned in London Phone Threats
London dispatch reports several American residents and their families received anonymous telephone calls urging them to evacuate London immediately. The calls referenced a warning purportedly from the American ambassador and were said to have originated from Berlin, though details remain unconfirmed.
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London
Berlin
Isaaes
Washington Diplomatic Tension Grows Over Berlin Warning
A wartime dispatch reports American diplomats in Berlin warned of possible severance in diplomatic relations. The warning followed tense exchanges and recallings at consulates, signaling strain between the United States and Germany.
Germany in Wrong and Neutral Rights Debate
A foreign dispatch argues that Germany's submarine actions threaten neutral nations and warn that American stance preserves neutral rights. It contends U S policy will set a broad precedent as war risks loom and neutrals suffer.
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Germany
United States
Africa
America
Advocacy for compulsory military education debated in U S
In Washington June a major general’s advocacy of compulsory military education was presented before the Swalian legislature. General Carter’s remarks drew complaints to the War Department and Secretary Garrison noted that Carter spoke at the behest of a request and answered questions.
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Spearrigan
Carter
War Department
Garrison
Weather highlights for mobile and southern states
The forecast notes fair conditions with low tonight temperatures in Mobile and across Alabama Mississippi. Light northeast winds shift to variable Sunday with fair skies in Alabama Mississippi.
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Mobile
Alabama
Mississippi
Lost and Found notices from local district listings
Lost a pair of black tee shoes in the ward area return to or call Ptene Lynch at sheriff's office. Lost one pair of gold rimmed spectacles downtown district notify W. C. Bell at 3321. Lost a pair of eyeglasses with a chain on Marine Street car district call Bell 518. Lost gold buckle reward for return to 801 St. Louis Street. Other classified ads on page final.
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Ptene Lynch
Sheriff's Office
W._C
Bell
Marine St
Call Bell
Peturn
St. Louis St
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