Russians ReTreat as German Attack Presses Fronts
The Russians abandon positions north of Sienawa on the San in Galicia and retreat toward Tarnogrod as German and Austro German forces push in Russian Poland and Galicia. The British deny reports that the Agamemnon warship was sunk amid broader Allied and Turkish actions on the Dardanelles and Isonzo fronts.
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Slaton to Decide on Leo Frank Case by Saturday
Atlanta papers predict Governor Slaton will issue a decision on Leo Frank between now and Saturday. He reviewed the crime scene at the pencil factory as hearings rush to a rapid conclusion. Complications linger over possible commutation or other clemency actions ahead of the June 22 hanging.
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Atlanta
Slaton
Leo M .Frank
Frank
Harris
Carranza May Listen to Villa Peace Proposals
Washington reports amid speculation that General Carranza may reconsider his stance toward General Villa s peace overtures in Mexico Villa has submitted offers via U S diplomats while Carranza focuses on capturing Mexico City and seeking U S recognition for his Constitutionalists government in the capital
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Carranza
Associated Press
Washington
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United States
Mexico City
Constitutionalists
Gerhard Reaches Berlin After US Mission
Dr Anton Meyer Gerhard sailed from New York June 4 as Count von Bernstorffs representative to the German government. He arrived in Berlin and had talks with Foreign Minister Von Jagow and Colonial Minister Solf to report American sentiment after the Lusitania incident.
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Associated Press
Berlin
Anton Meyer-Gerhard
New York
Count von Bernstorff
United States
von Jagow
Solf
Colonial Office
Lusitania
Bill to bar compulsory arbitration in Commons debate
The House of Commons debating a bill that would bar compulsory arbitration for settling disputes and consider regulation of employer war profits as part of the measure. The discussion centers on how this proposal would affect dispute resolution and wartime profits.
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House of Commons
Howard Presses Conley Case as Governor Deliberates
Atlanta reports Jim Conley remains free but attacked during Attorney William M. Howard's appeal speech urging that Conley, not Leo Frank, was the guilty man. Gov Slaton is expected to decide on commutation between tomorrow morning and Saturday noon amid mounting letters from Georgians and others. Former Governor Brown attended Slaton's military staff dinner.
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Jim Conley
William M. Howard
Slaton
Leo Frank
Howard
Conley
Frank
John M. Slaton
Athens
Mae Pee
Wos. M. Brown
Horrible Slaughter of Civilians Charged to Germans at Malines
London dispatch reports from Ghent that Malines Belgium rose against German military laws last Tuesday and seven hundred civilians were killed by German soldiers. The city, midway between Brussels and Antwerp, is now isolated by electrified fences according to the traveler. Confirmation is not yet established.
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Ghent
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Antwerp
New Lodge Organized Here Wednesday Night
A Southern Woodmen household was organized in the Masonic Hall on Wednesday night with officers named led by E R Jerger as Royal Consul and E C Gibson as Royal Past Consul. The group will operate under Mobile and Uniform bill laws, with headquarters moved to Thomasville for field marshal and claims, and 75 members will trigger 17 Royal Patrol uniforms. The meeting closed after installation by J C Graham Jr of Anniston.
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E. R. Jerger
E. C. Gibson
C.L. Folsom
B. Hay
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W. H. Higgins
W. A. Sutton
H.l.teate
Joseph G. Gardiner
B. L. Phillips
R. V. Ballard
Royal Inside Sentinel
W. C. Pittman, Jr
Royal Outside Sentinel
J. B. Palmer
Royal Physician
Woodmen
Birmingham
Ala
Taug
South Georgia
Thomasville
Supreme Household
Royal Patrol
J. C. Graham, Jr
Anniston
Governor Brown’s City Departure Sparks Cited Court Debate
The document notes strong positions on a pending July decision about city matters. Governor Brown is said to refrain from interfering with the court’s July decision, while Georgia residents are described as holding a contrasting view. No one predicts the outcome.
Marshall urges commutation in Frank case
Vice-President Thomas R. Marshall, voicing opposition to capital punishment, requests commutation of Frank's sentence in a letter received yesterday. He stresses the plea reflects his personal stance against the death penalty rather than any specific case facts.
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Marshall
Frank
Atlanta
Slaton
Thomas R. Marshall
Cottage Prayer Meetings Declared a Success at First Baptist
The cottage prayer meetings conducted under the First Baptist Church attracted a crowd equal to a Sunday night service. Baptism was administered and one new member joined by profession of faith. Revival services begin next Sunday at the church for ten days to two weeks led by Rev. Mr Holcomb of Waycross.
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First Baptist Church
Holcomb
Waycross
Bethlehem Commandery No. 30 forms in Thomasville
The Bethlehem Angtituted group will formally institute Thursday afternoon with Past Grand Commander A G Miller and R L Wylly among officers. The York route Masonry order offers Shrine candidacy and the Bethlehem commandery has attracted fifteen new members. Work begins with Temple degree this evening and about ten candidates are to be initiated. Rev J Rushin of Boston is Eminent Commander with Rev W Higgins and HE R Ferger as officers pending election.
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Knights Templar
R. L. Wylly
York
Bethlehem Commandery No
Thomasville
Georgia
J. Rushin
Boston
W .H. Higgins
Refinishing Underway at Mitchell House Corner
Work on the refinishing has begun at the Mitchell House on the corner of Broad and Jackson streets. When finished the improvements will render it an effective office building with added room and Broad street frontage for Neel Brothers.
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Mitchell House
Broad and
Jackson Streets
Broad Street
Neel Brothers
Miss Rose Mary Conklin Returns to New York
Miss Rose Mary Conklin, guest of Miss Elizabeth Varnedee, departed for her New York home yesterday after a stay in town.
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Rose Mary Conklin
Elizabeth Varnedee
New York
Peace League to Be Formed Conference Endorsed by Taft
A June 17 meeting at Independence Hall in Philadelphia, chaired by former President William H Taft, discussed forming a Peace League to avert war by offering a practical method to settle quarrels or pause conflicts until public sentiment cools. President Wilson gave unofficial support.
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Associated Press
Philadelphia
Independence
Hall
Peace League
League
United States
National Provisional Committee
William H. Taft
Taft
Wilson
Bryan Says Wilson Right
Washington June 17 Former Secretary of State William J. Bryan argues that preparedness provokes war and that Europe’s upheaval stems from the belief that might makes right He praises President Wilson for handling the international emergency and says the United States has oceans and manpower for defense without heavy armament. He warns well prepared nations risk drawing the US into war.
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Associated Prese
Washington
Europe
Willam J. Bryan
United States
Wilson
Bryan
Optimism Expressed by Ambassador Gerard on German Response
Washington reports say Ambassador Gerard sent official news from Berlin on the U S note to Germany. His cable to the State Department included German press comments and his own remarks. Officials see favorable impression and a basis for amicable adjustment of the dispute.
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Germany
United States
Associated Press
Washington
Berlin
Gerard
State Department
Lusitania Inquiry Details Life Boat Orders
The Lusitania sinking inquiry in London exposed that Staff Captain Anderson countermanded Captain Turner's orders to get women and children into life boats immediately after torpedoing. Witnesses testified lifeboats were used briefly then abandoned, and life belts were scarce on deck. British coal magnate D A Thomas claimed crew members ignored rescue orders to save themselves.
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Associated Press
London
Anderson
Turner
Bertram Jenkins
New York
Jenkins
Baron Mersey
D. A. Thomas
Mrs J A Mallette Visits Thomas Fille Today
Mrs J A Mallette of Boston was among visitors at Thomas Fille today.
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J. A. Mallette
Boston
Thomas Fille
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