British and German Fronts See Heavy Fighting Across Europe
The report details ongoing clashes on multiple fronts. British forces advance near Cher, gains hold near Arras falter as German counterattacks retake some trenches. French artillery and riflemen inflict heavy losses on German troops. Italian actions in the Austro Italian front show reduced violence. Austrian and Bulgarian fronts show continued fighting with variable outcomes and several failed advances.
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Arran
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Parin
Sofia
Rexion
Suchitan
Mighty Brains of America Aid for Russia in War
The American commission led by Kuhn Root arrives in Washington as it heads to Petrograd to aid the new Russian government. John R. Mott Cyril W. McCormick Samuel Bertron James Duncan and Kirlos Edward Russell accompany Root with military and naval representatives to support the war effort and rehabilitation of Russia.
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America
Russia
Germany
Washington, D. C
Kuhn Root
Navy Department
Washington
United Sea
Lieved
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Mr. Root
John R. Mott
Cyril WH. McCormick
Saimieli Bertron
Jaimes Duncan
Kirlos Edward Ruswell
Flugh TL. Scott
Adutal James H. Glennon
Charlan R. Crane
Ruweia
Magialists Meet to Talk Peace Conference Report
Ambiguous report from Stockholm dateline June 4 describes delegates and German Socialists meeting to discuss peace. Statements attributed to Herr Molkenhur reference hopes for broader settlement and caution that changes may depend on overall political climate.
Nest of spies arrested in New York case
Authorities reveal a secret device used to warn Germany of destroyer sailings. Four men linked to a German electrical firm and a Norwegian ship operated under charges. A fourth man, described as the son of a German army captain, was also arrested and held on related counts.
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New York
Germany
United States
Hmitchcook
Heriin
England
Ilo
Bapafate Triasse
Terry Prvent
Axel KO Molihar
Sun Bf
Memorial service for Colonel William Cody in Denver
A large Denver crowd attended a simple tribute for Colonel William Cody known as Buffalo Bill. The ceremony at Lookout Mountain featured a Masonic rite conducted by Knights Templar from North Platte, while many locals joined a long procession to the mountain vault.
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Colo
William Mt. Cody
Buffalo Hi
Hout
Phinaman
Lookout Mountain
Galdin
Adeltion
Knights Templar
Piatia
Nebranka
Cody
Amaeort
NEW NAMES FOR OLD GERMAN SHIPS CHANGED BY SECRETARY
Washington June 4 Secretary of the Navy Daniels announced the renaming of several German ships in U S navy service. Names include Rehurs honoring Carl Schur and others tied to navy figures and places. The Vrieda Leonhart became Astori and the Lienfely was renamed Houston while the Haw was renamed Savannah.
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Navy
Rehurs
Carl Schur
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Clibs
He Tavy
Astori
Houston
American Liner Hit Twice By Torpedoes and Escapes
Two German submarines fired four torpedoes at the American liner Kroonland on an outward voyage from New York. Two torpedoes struck the ship but failed to explode, while naval gunners returned fire, and no hits were confirmed. A spectator aboard who witnessed the action relayed details from England.
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Associated Press
New York
Kroonland
Bor
Inet
Eng
Land
Corpednes
Niles
Kronstadt Sailors Demand Elections and Arrests at Petrograd
Kronstadt garrison rebels arrived in Petrograd to demand new elections for the council of workers and soldiers and to hand over former Emperor Nicholas. They criticized Kerensky and the provisional government while signaling a naval demonstration. An icebreaker arrived with red flag and signaled mutinous demonstrations. crews stayed aboard. An explosion in Amsterdam sparked by phosphorous fire injured stage managers at a Berlin meet.
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Kerensky
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Phos
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Berlin
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Pontaneous Cambun
American Schooner Looted Off Tehuantepec Coast
Galveston June 4 The American fishing schooner Areas was boarded by a Mexican gunboat off Tehuantepec Mexico on the high seas May Mat The boat was ransacked of clothing fishing gear and medicine chests The newsman was brought by Captain MacDonald.
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Tehuantepe
Mexico
MacDonald
California law upheld on executive taxes for interstate firms
The Supreme Court upheld California's law taxing forelaw incorporations for interstate business. The President's Russia message has been delivered but will not be published for a day or two.
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D.C
Supreme Court
Cali- Jorda
Russia
Washington, D.C
Kronstadt Moral Outlaw and Avowed Enemy of Freedom
Kronstadt will be declared morally bent and outlawed as it withdraws its defense from the provisional government. The Petrovgrad government and ministers seek restraint, while the Petrograd council of deputies backs nonmilitary actions. The aim is to avoid declaring Kronstadt a traitor and enemy of Russia’s new freedom.
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Breen
Patroghad
London
Empire
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Lyri
Rabinet
Rusela
Tunela
English AEDS Offer Sympathy At Leeds Meeting
Eleven hundred delegates representing pacifist and Socialist groups meet in Leeds to condemn war and push for peace with Russia. The assembly includes the Independent Labour Party and calls on Britain to back a policy of indemnification and harmony with Russia.
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Independent Labor Party
Russia
British Agent to Stand Trial in San Francisco
A Supreme Court ruling orders Ralph La Blair and Dr Tho Addis to stand trial in San Francisco on a charge of conspiring to violate American neutrality by recruiting Englishmen in the United States for the British army.
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Washington
Ralph la Blair
Dr. Tho
Addis
Hritivhy
Supreme Court
San Francisco
Immediate Gall From the Army on Newspaper Rates
A June 4 Associated Press dispatch reports the Senate Finance Committee rejecting a proposed rise in newspaper postage and advertising taxes. It notes the War Department's draft plan to 625000 men for immediate service, with exemptions and reserves. urging swift action rather than delay to maintain training and mobilization. The attorney general outlines penalties for interference with registration and attempts to evade law, as officials consider higher fines.
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Tonppali
Washington, D.C
Senate Finance Committee
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War Department
Ee Erie
Teglajer
Clnton
de Tinal
Marhal
Eeeen Crowder
Senate Military Affiaira
Toreurn Werving
Steknons
Conscripting Registration Ordered for Tomorrow
A damaged notice reports conscription registration to occur tomorrow with registrars named across precincts including Chas Lanthaler Vienna Bakery Schoolhouse Row and Central street locations. It notes no delays anticipated, needs car support, and banks open for Liberty fund subscriptions.
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Lanthaler's Place
H. ©. Dowler
Albert Herman
Vienna Bakery
Old Place
Mate
EM. Kirchen
Howse Row
Brazilian aviator Dumont unveils seaplane to destroy subs
Santos-Dumont unveils a powerful seaplane designed to attack submarines. The craft, promoted in Bonanza magazine, is said to be manufactured in the United States and targets U boats with new aviation tech.
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Batis
Santos, Dumont
United States
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