Resumption of Fighting on a Great Scale Believed Imminent
News from the Western Front reports a massive British offensive looming with intensified gunfire around Wytschaete near Ypres and the Vimy ridge area. Reports from Sofia and Paris corroborate minor raids and French recapture of positions northwest of Froidmont farm as German artillery duels continue.
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France
Wytschaete
Ypres
Loet
Paris
Froidmont Farm
Aisne
War Office
Champagne
Germans plan against Russia and Finland peace proposal
A London meeting of the Rheinwestphalian branch of the Independent Committee for a German peace urged a unified German approach to Russia, suggesting negotiations with Finland and Ukraine and advocating Lithuanian colonization to weaken Russia. Berlin confirms a confidential Lithuanian agency is approved. Washington warns banks that Latin American interests seek to move funds to Latin allies, urging scrutiny of all transfers.
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Copentiagen
London
Jane
Essen
Rheinlecht
Finland
Ukraine
Russia
Germany
Austria-Hungary
Berlin
Cantrum
Ecaynes
Lithuania
France Demands Alsace Lorraine Return and Peace League
The French chamber voted to demand the return of Alsace Lorraine to France, liberation of invaded territories, and just reparations. It endorsed a peace league and rejected secret diplomacy, stating there is no conquest aim and affirming national sovereignty. Premier Albot underscored frank, open policy.
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League of Nations
Albot
American Squadron Off South America Debates Message to United States
Deputies vote on authorizing cabling a message of congratulations to the United States on the arrival of the American squadron off South America. The dispatch notes steps to relieve cruellers in western hemisphere waters, with the Navy department withholding further information at present.
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South America
Janemo
Jones
Chamber of Deputies
Mauricio Lacerda
Conereta
United States
Washington
Junr
Nilo Janetta
Firet
Atep
Dritheh
Navy Department
Riots at Illinois State Prison Breakout Amid Civil Unrest
Serious riots at Joliet State Prison erupt as convicts clash with guards using bricks and stolen tools. Soldiers deployed after guards are injured. battle lasts hours with bayonets and clubbed rifles. Warden replaced, discipline reforms cited as contributing factors, while fire crews battle blazes and inmates are corralled toward cells.
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Joliet
Seriour Ratsiag
Etal
Fim
Bowen
Lowden
Sommer
Tome Yine
Chicago
Taxen
Althour
Peter Waters
HM. C. Ridgeway
E Company
Begro
British Citizens Undergo Trial
Ralph F. Diatz and Dr. Thomas Addis, Brits residing in the United States, are to face a second trial in San Francisco on charges of conspiring to violate American neutrality by recruiting Englishmen for the British army. The Supreme Court refused to halt the retrial. They argue that arranging transport of enlisted men funded by the British government does not break U.S. law or neutrality.
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Aoman
United States
War Department
Naval Service
Regular Army
Regular Army Reserve
National Guard
National
Militia Bureau
Navy
Marine Corps
Coast Fuard
Naval Militia
Naval Reserve Force
Marine Corps Reserve
National Naval Volunteers
Navy Department
Bose
Department of Justice
Eivil
Sen
Sec
Censee Bureau
Washington
Ralph F. Diatz
Thomas Addis
Critieh Citzens
Supreme Court
Gaymont
San Francieto
Bnecond Tral
Paraguta
Providence
Department of Justies
Cies
American Protective League
Organiza Uona
All Nation
Harrowly Escapes Mob in Durango After Socialist Leader Charged
A Farmington, New Mexico telegraph reports George Lawrence a Socialist leader and several associates narrowly escaped a mob. The confrontation followed alleged remarks on American and French policy and remakes laws. Police guarded them tonight amid danger of violence.
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Durango
Cole
Jones
Farmington, N. M
George Lawrence
Lawrencel Ie
America Japan Society Formed Sparks Pacific Cooperation
Tokyo dispatch reports the inaugural dinner of the America Japan Society attended by cabinet members and Japanese dignitaries. Premier Terauchi and Marquis Okuma spoke of deepening U S Japan ties, forming joint resources against common foes, and expanding mutual understanding to advance Pacific interests.
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Tokio
Associated Press
Japan
America-Japan Society
Bankers’ Club
Kentaro Kaneko
Shigenotu Okuma
Thern Laid
Streea
America
Pacife
Monoto
Mediterranean
Atlantic
Premier Teraucht
United States
Count Terauch
British Sinks German Destroyer and Damages Another
British warships bombarded the Ostend naval base in the early hours, the admiralty reports. The attack left the British forces undamaged as shells and counterfire exchanged at close range. Separately, U.S. registration across the country proceeded with few arrests, while New York lines formed outside booths guarded by police and volunteers.
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London
Ostend
Admiralty
Dover
Tyrwhitt
Washington
Tegistraton
New York
Toatdock
Phone Defense League
Spy Plotlinked Arms Plot Revealed In Mexico and US
June 4 report details a wireless spy network tied to German interests. Arrests include Harry A. Peressi Irving Bonaparte and Axel E Melchar with bonds set at 25000 and 20000. A fourth German-linked suspect Ferdinand H. Adam faces investigation. Authorities translate hundreds of letters as part of the probe.
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New York
Tia
Varim
United States
Germany
Freeland
Germaniz
Breimg
Mexico
Harry A. Peressi
Irving Boroparte
Axel E Melchar
Sxedco
Crown
Sergeny
Fjord
Rhedz Statford
J. Hitchcock
Peresal
Bonaparte
Melchar
Nonaparte
Wheeleas
Ferdinand H. Adam
Tiridenca
Vera Crus
Nothlak
State-Wide Patriotism in South Dakota Registration
State wide patriotic demonstrations marked the military registration in South Dakota where an estimated 57,790 men of registration age will be conscripted. A military parade was the day's feature with no disorders reported by late morning.
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Sioux Falls
South Dakota
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Sons of Liberty
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