Kaiser's Gauntlet in Galicia as Lemberg Front Tightens
Paris reports Russians retreat along the front after losing ground near the Wereszyea River west of Lemberg. Austro German forces push toward Lemberg with heavy artillery, while Emperor William assumes supreme command from Pless. An exodus from the besieged capital begins as battles rage for seven weeks across Galicia.
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Paris
Wereszyea
Lemberg
Galicia
William
Pless
Silesia
Petrogard
Berlin
London
Vienna
The
Marne
Frank Saved From Gallows as Martial Law Proclaimed
Leo M. Frank's death sentence was commuted to life. He was moved from a Brooklyn jail to Georgia for imprisonment at Milledgeville after heavy protests and threats near Governor Slaton's Peachtree Road home. State guardsmen and four companies were deployed as martial law covered the governor's district.
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Atlanta
Leo M. Frank
Brooklyn
Little Mary Phagan
Frank
Georgia Central
Macon
Milledgeville
Peachtree Road
Slaton
Cape Haitien Recaptured by Government Forces
Cape Haitien in Haiti was recaptured by government forces. Marines landed from the French cruiser Descartes. The city is described as calm. Dr. Rosalvo Bobo, leader of opposition forces, is noted in the report.
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Cape Haitien
Haiti
Descartes
Rosalvo Bobo
Water Wine Christens Warship
The dreadnought Arizona was christened at the New York navy yard with water and wine. A carboy of water spilled over the ship and a bottle of wine followed, marking the ceremony in a dual blessing.
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Washington, D. C
Arizona
New York Navy Yard
Roosevelt Dam
Two Weeks Left to Win Bermuda Trip Contest
A persuasive notice urges hard work and quick action to win a Bermuda vacation. It emphasizes deadlines, subscription drives, and bonus votes, urging lagging contestants to submit books now and contact the Contest Manager for changes.
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Bermuda
Bermudian Built for Bermuda Steamship Route
For forty years the Quebec Steamship Co. has operated regular New York to Bermuda service. The new steamship Bermudian, designed for this route, is among the largest that can safely enter Bermuda harbor. It is a steel vessel of 10 518 tons displacement with triple expansion engines.
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Quebec Steamship Co., Ltd
New York City
Bermuda
Bermudian
Jitney Regulation Plea Divides Harrisburg Officials
Harrisburg June 8 The Pennsylvania Street Railway Association urged the Public Service Commission to require jitneys to obtain certificates post tariffs and schedules and file a 5000 dollar bond. The commission postponed action as Williamsport street railway protests against the Jitney Service Co were raised.
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Street Railway Association
Harrisburg
Council For the
Pennsylvania Street Railway Association
Ser
Commission
Ainey
Williamsport Street Railways
Jitney Service Co
Williamsport
H. B. Gill
Philadelphia
Pennsylvania
Jitney
C. L. S. Tingley
Vetoes On Election Bills From Governor Brumbaugh
Governor Brumbaugh vetoed six senate bills altering election and political laws and vetoed another nine measures including anti fusion and party name changes. He defended the votes as protecting independence while criticizing measures forcing party lines before elections. The notices capped with a reminder to secure tenant leases at the Mail Office.
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Harrisburg
Senate
Brumbaugh
General Assembly
House
Brumbaugh vetoes full crew repeal in long message
Governor Brumbaugh vetoed the Full Crew repeal, delivering an exhaustive message on the law of 1911. He argues the extra freight crewman enhances passenger safety and cites increased freight rates to justify continuing the full crew requirement. The veto emphasizes public safety, corporate rights, and the need for disciplined railroad operation.
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Executive
Harrisburg
Brumbaugh
Public Service Commission
Interstate Commerce Commission
Commonwealth
Chazaro Replies to U S Warning in Mexican Crisis
Francisco Lagos Chazaro indicates willingness to seek peace and fusion of factions under Mexico's conventionist government. Governor Maytorena warns forces will resist any landing of American marines to protect foreign settlers in Yaqui Valley.
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U. S
Maytorena
Washington, D. C
United States
Francisco Lagos Chazara
Mexico City
Wilson
Carranza
Mexico
Indianapolis
Zapata
Villa
Chazaro
Nogales
Sonora
Jose Maytorena
Yaqui Valley
Yaqui
Mny Command
Miner Fatally Struck in Monessen Cash-Grab Incident
In Monessen Pennsylvania Joseph Smith 58 was fatally struck after a robber confronted him and his wife 18 as they refused to surrender several hundred dollars. The assailant a black man fled after the confrontation and is being sought by police.
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Monessen
Joseph Smith
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Jennie Symonds
Dave Lindquist
C. C. Jury
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Genevieve Million
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