War Aims Behind Allied Resolve and Lens Push
British Prime Minister Lloyd George declares fight must continue to avert greater disaster as Entente forces press German lines near Lens coal fields. General Haig steadily applies pressure while Verdun area sees renewed German activity near hill No. 304. Greek government breaks diplomatic relations with Germany Austria Hungary Bulgaria and Turkey.
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Germany
Lloyd George
Glasgow
Reichstag
von Bethmann-Hollweg
Douglas Haig
Lens
Verdun
British attack near Lens gains first objectives in heavy rain
British forces battle in Lens area amid blinding rain and thunderstorm. Allied troops seize initial objectives and push forward as nearly 200 prisoners are reported in cages with machines guns captured. Fighting spreads through ruined mines and derricks across a wide front.
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France
Associated Press
Lens
Arion
Extensive coal fields sold to new Gallup company
New York January 29 The extensive coal fields of the Victor American Fuel company in the Gallup district of New Mexico were sold to Hayden Blone Co for about 2 000 000. The New Mexico property was purchased for the account of Ray Consolidated Copper, Chino Copper and the American Smelting and Refining company. A new company to operate the properties was formed under the name Gallup American Coal Company.
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New York
Victor American Fuel Company
Gallup
New Mexico
Ieyden, Blone & Co
Dera
Comtepany
Hayden,’ Stone & Co
Ray Consolidated Copper Company
Chino Copper Company
American Smelting and Reining Company
Gallup American Coal Company
Corporations Plan Major Production Increase
The management announces an intention to greatly expand production. The two copper companies and the southwestern division of the amalgamating firm rely on cash from these properties to fund the expansion.
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Ics
French Lose Two Vessels in Week of June 24
Pamus reports two French merchant ships with more than 1600 tons and three ships of smaller size were sunk by mine or bombing in the week ending June 24. During the period, 1038 ships arrived at French ports and 969 sailed out.
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Pamus
Long Sentence for Big Embezzler in Philadelphia
Philadelphia judge imposes a lengthy sentence on a wealthy embezzler, Williamson II, for diverting about 125000 from the Pentagrania company, which insured lives and granted annuities, where he served as secretary. The firm absorbed all losses.
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Philadelphia
Williamson II
Pentagrania Company
German Troops Gain Ground Amid Press Censorship
From Demlin via Landop on June 23 German forces reportedly captured French positions west of the Malan court Esnes road along the Meuse in the Verdun sector, gaining 2000 paces by 90 yards, with a 300 yard wide French line at Avo court wood. Over 550 prisoners taken as fighting continues and censorship tightens across Germany and occupied areas.
Greek Ministers Recalled From European Posts
Paris dispatch reports Greek ministers in Berlin Vienna Sofia and Constantinople ordered home. Instructed to leave posts with their assets and transfer duties to the Netherlands publication notes rupture stems from necessity to maintain diplomatic relations with governments waging war in Greek territory.
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Berlin
Vienna
Sofia
Constantinople
Paris
Athens
le Temps
Fia
Netherlands
Pershing Tells Alsace Delegates He Holds Deep Pride
Major General Pershing yesterday received a delegation from the Alsace Lorraine Republican committee. He spoke of the Alsatian ancestry of American commanders and expressed warmth toward the Alsace land of his fathers, saying he is happy to greet representatives who answered their country’s call and fight for its rights.
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Alesace
Red Cross Hope as U S Signals Aid to Russia
Petrogild June 23 reports the United States plans to send a Red Cross delegation to Russia. The move drew hearty appreciation from medical circles and the Russian Red Cross at Uba headquarters, signaling renewed humanitarian cooperation amid wartime strain.
Brazil Revokes Neutrality Decree Amid War Rift
June reports from Rio Janeiro say Brazil, by act of Congress, revoked its neutrality in the Germany United States war. Nilo Pecanos, the foreign minister, conveyed that Brazil could not stay neutral as Europe battles intensify. The note notes Brazil’s stance aligns with a broader Entente shift as conflict widens.
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Rio Janemo
Mraell
Germany
Congress
Brazil
United States
le Rationa
Nilo Pecanos
Rao
Drazi
Rio Janiero
Eaid
Entenie
Progrean Sud
Chicago
Theleaulta
Graham &I Wan
En Fons
Sillan Porta
Inquest Opens Into Pauline Keyes Death at Brookline
An inquest in Brookline Massachusetts probes the death of Pauline Keyes wife of real estate operator George Keyes. Her body with gunshot wounds was found in her apartment on June 19. Harriet Varney, arrested in Upton, pleads not guilty to murder and awaits July 6 hearing in Dedham jail. Relatives say Varney may have been responsible.
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Brookline
Mass
Pauline Keyes
George AL. Keyes
Harriet A. Varney
Upton
Abe
Keres
Greek Prince to Wed American in London
London June 23 Spectacular dispatches report Prince Christopher of Greece brother of former King Constantine is coming to London to marry a wealthy American woman named Miss Lita. The prince aged 25 is an ex-supply lieutenant of the Greek infantry and has twice been reported engaged to wealthy American women.
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London
Spectat
Athena Sey
Christopher
Casstantine
Greece
The
Daily Chronicle
Mise Lita
Creelan Infantry
German Specie in Dutch Banks Reported
London dispatch reports German imperial bank specie received in Amsterdam with gold consigned to several Dutch banks. Corresponde nt notes Germany’s debt payments to Holland and potential damage to the mark’s reputation. Some papers doubt German gold exports will return and comment on iron foundry price pressures.
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London
the Times
Amaterdam
Imperial Bank of Germany
Holland
Bern
Americans Earned Warm Welcome at Tower of London
British guards and the Honorable Artillery saluted American soldiers led by Maj. Gen. Pershing during a five day stay in London. The Americans, quartered under the White Tower, dined well and compared favorably with British troops, as they toured historic sites and reflected on England’s wartime history.
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London
Tower of London
Pershing
England
United States
West
Ninsteg
St. Paul's
Honorable Artillery Company
White Tower
Fagland
Six suffragists released after White House picket protest
Washington dispatch reports six women suffragists freed at dawn after serving three days in jail for picketing the White House. They were feted at a breakfast at Woman's Party headquarters with about a hundred supporters hailing them as martyrs to the cause while police pledge to curb further demonstrations.
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Washington
White House
Woman's Party
Polles
Dutch Armored Cruiser Arrives at Atlantic Port
June 29 at an Atlantic port, a Dutch armored cruiser, the first of its kind to dock in over a decade, arrived amid rumors it may serve as a convoy escort for Holland’s passenger and freight ships nearing American ports. Officers offered no confirmation.
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Atlantic
ROOT RETURNS TO PETROGRAD
Military members of the U S mission leave for Kiev and will travel to Romania later. Root and Foreign Minister Tareschtenko return to Petrograd after visiting staff headquarters. General Drusellost greets them as the army vows to continue its fight and defend liberty. The commission proceeds toward Kiev with Major General Beatt to Romania to meet the king and queen.
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U. S
Kiev
Rumania
Petrograd
Flibu Root
Arad
Tareschtenko
Petrovmd
Stalf
Drusellost
Witch
Uberty
Aimer
Ica
Mall
Moblier
Nicholas
Drosellotf
Otherwlett Fa
Neatiiog
Brusailott
Scott Miliary
Southwestertt
Beatt
Klumania
British Army Well Equipped in Mesopotamia Report
London June 29 The Times military correspondent details the current state of British forces in Mesopotamia noting full equipment and satisfactory medical arrangements. The piece says Musabaser influence grows UK position while Russian and Caucasus actions shift regional balance. No offensive by Gen Yudenitch revived.
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London
Times
Mexopotamia
Blue Bank
Aya
Musas
Mesopotamia
Caucasus
Maude
Yuderitch
Yudevitch
Wilson appoints education board for vocational work
President Wilson today named the board to oversee federal participation in vocational education as authorized by Congress. Arthur H. Holder of Iowa three years, Charles A. Greathouse of Indians two years, James Phinney Munroe of Massachusetts one year comprise the members. Land Office appointments listed include John J. Ilinia receiver at Phoenix Arizona and A. Quack receiver at Shrio Norte Colorado.
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Washington
Wilson
Dhe
Congersk
Arthur H. Holder
Iowa
Charles A. Greathouse
James Phicney Munroe
Massachusetts
Lloyd George warns peace too soon would be disaster
Glasgow June 23 Premier Lloyd George said any peace cut short before allied aims are achieved would be the greatest disaster in history. He urged neutral terms not allowing Germany control over invaded nations, and argued Russia could emerge stronger. He called for a peace with a free German government and dismantling Prussian power, cautioning against indemnities or harsh terms. Condensers at Frisco are paid 33 renin an hour.
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Dincunlang
Lloyd George
Germany
Russia
Tassia
Rusaia
Pransia
Belgium
Criman
Pal
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RED Cross
Harriett A.varney
Conatantine
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Remeiz
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