UK war crisis as Kitchener's ship Hampshire sinks
London reports state that the British cruiser Hampshire carrying Earl Kitchener and his staff was lost off West Orkney while four boats went clear in heavy seas. Only a capsized boat and some debris were recovered, with little hope of survivors. Admiral Jellicoe and officials confirmed the disaster and noted the captain and staff aboard.
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Tornado hits Arkansas and Mississippi towns with casualties
Reports describe a tornado sweeping through Heber Springs Cabot and Wet Springs in Arkansas and Jackson in Mississippi. Scattered counts show several fatalities and many injuries among both white and Black residents, with estimates varying across towns and incomplete official totals.
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President of China 15 Dead In Plague Outbreak
Shang Hai June 6. Peking announces the death today of Yuan Ghai Wai, president of the chief republic. The cabinet says the cause of death is listed as uremia after an outbreak triggers fears. Vice President Li Yuan-Hung expected to take the presidential oath.
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Violent Battle Rages Along Russian Front 200 Miles
Petrograd reports estimate 600000 to 650000 Russians facing similar numbers of enemy on a 250 mile line from Pripet marshes to the Romanian border. Dispatches say Brusiloff’s forces press offensive with mass attacks to break the line as Verdun fronts see heavy German activity.
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Two Ogden Men Killed in Denver Rio Grande Wreck
A derailment of Denver and Rio Grande passenger train No. 15 near Colton Utah at about 1:30 am killed engineer Arthur M. Campbell and fireman William Schaefer. Mail clerk Arthur L. Jensen was badly injured, express messenger Mabcock escaped with minor injuries, and four tramps died. Conductor George King supervised body removal. cause awaits official inquiry. Campbell and Schaefer were taken to local mortuaries for burial preparations. Arthur M Campbell, born May 17, 1860, East Lake City, is named in the report.
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Old Guards Weigh Compromise Candidate at Secret Session
Chicago June 6 Progressive leaders and old guard Republicans met to consider Theodore Burton of Ohio as a compromise presidential nominee. Governor Johnson of California and others urged unity while arguing for a candidate who can draw votes from all sections, including pacifist and German-American blocs. A split emerged as talks shifted toward Hughes and Roosevelt, with debate over a candidate who can unite factions and defeat the Democrats next fall.
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New York
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Planning reply to Carranza
Washington June 6 The United States response to General Carranza’s latest note was set for cabinet discussion today. Diplomatic circles awaited President Wilson’s likely stance on Carranza’s demand for another declaration before clarifying US intentions toward Mexico. Marathon Texas June 6 Captain Andres of the Sixth cavalry rode to Glenn Springs to probe reports of a Mexican bandit raid in the area, but no evidence or corroboration had reached officials.
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Roosevelt backs General Wood as acceptable choice
June 6 in Chicago Cyater Nay reports Colonel Theodore Roosevelt would find General Leonard Wood the most acceptable presidential candidate. He said he was not for or against any candidate but would support Wood if he entered the race, hoping it would restore the true spirit of Americanism.
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