Political riot in Tokyo as Diet session ends in defeat
Tokyo reports a mass antigovernment rally near a Tos hio meeting escalated into serious disturbances. Police reinforced citywide as arrests rose while an opposition resolution censuring the administration failed 133 to 232. Leaders clashed with cabinet members amid protests over foreign policy and military plans.
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Tokyo
Toshio
House of Representatives
Jerember Okwma
Kath
Inukat
Hwate
Yesecks
Hina
Ovatne
Stremer Okuma
Kato
Opposnion
Great Przemyśl Fortress One of Galicia's ancient strongholds
Ancient fortress in Galicia with roots in the eighth century and later Greek Catholic and Roman Catholic bishoprics. Fortifications expanded from 1874 as WWI siege history centers on Przemyśl, heavily contested by Russians and Austrians, ending with a dramatic 1915 surrender and massive prisoner losses.
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Galicia
Daya
Peremys
Pragmysls
Przemysl
Przemyal
Carpathians
Multiple Obituaries and Funeral Notices Across Cities
Notices report deaths and services for Mary Arenz widow of Charles D Bushby at Sibley Hospital on June 1 1915 with funeral June 4, Martha Howkins widow of Samuel Howkins of Howard County Md dies June 3 1915 at Grove Hill Montg Co Md and funeral details, Mary Wishlow widow of Capt Kirley Metalloch dies at University Hospital June 3 1915 with chapel service, Matlyn Mathen dies June 3 1915 at 2 pm at 300 Penn Street residence, George Mattern dies June 3 1915 with funeral later, Smith dies June 2 1915 at 723 Nineteenth Street, Thomas V. Smith funeral at St Pauls Church June 5 at 10 am, Athlraine Stewart nee McGornneh dies June 2 1915 at 940 pm with requiem at St Dominic's Church June 5 4 am. Relatives invited. Philadelphia and Atlantic papers copied.
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Siipra
Sibley Hospital
Mary Tee Arenz
Charles D Bushby Puosaral
Aa Ll Watson Sr
Fprisatey
Prospect Hill
Cemetary Hopkins
Grove Hill
Montgomers County
Mra
Martha Tysol
Samuel Howkins
Howard Counts
John Marsh Smith
Elizabeth Ts Aon
Baltimore
Norice
Eormeniun University Hospital
Mary
Wislow
Capt
Kirley
Pennsylvania
Albany
Mabes
PennesSistra
Northwest
Matthen
North West
Corge
Serica
Nineteenth
Thomas V Smith
St Pauls Church
Stewart O
Spventh Street
Athlaine Stewart
Meornneh
Samuel Wooptewart
Toferi
Iturdas Dune
St Dominic's Church
Philadelphia
Atlanticates
Duchess of Marlborough Hosts War Mothers Meeting Today
London June 3 A meeting at the Duchess of Marlboroughs house debated care for the nations unmarried mothers Father Vaughan condemned the notion that soldiers harmed by trench life should be coddled at moralitys expense The bishop of Birmingham called army morality exaggeration detestable A government subdepartment to oversee care of mothers was urged with public health ministry integration Chief rabbi and Princess Arthur of Connaught attended the gathering.
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Duchess of Marlborough
Washington
London
Vaughan
Birmingham
National Council of Public Morals
Ministry of Public Health
Princess Arthur of
Connaught
United A B C Nations Hold Parade for Peace Alliance
Rio de Janeiro reports a major South American display as Dr Laure Muller returns from a tour through Uruguay Argentina and Chile with celebrations praising the ABCC treaty and its aim to harmonize policy with the United States and prevent North South American conflicts. In Richmond Virginia a Confederate veterans reunion ends with laying a cornerstone for a Stonewall Jackson statue amid rain and a $30 000 memorial funded by schools and civic groups.
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Rio Janeiro
Laure Muller
Brazil
Uruguay
Argentina
Chile
Dr Muller
A. B C
Journal of Commerce
Laura Muller
United States
U. S
South America
ABCC
North
Richmond
Thomas J
Stonewall
Gen
Robert B. Lee
Gen Jackson
Monument Avenue
Wiliam A. Anderson
Virginia
Patriotic Societies
South
Legislature of
Jackson
Foot Cavalry
Battle of the Crater
Virginia Grays
Petaraburg
Morgan and J D Jr Visit Lexington to Inspect Coal Lands
Dispatches from Pikeville report Pierpont Morgan and John D Rockefeller Jr arriving in Lexington on June 3 to inspect coal lands of their interest. The visit signals formal examination of mining opportunities and potential investment in Kentucky coal resources.
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Lexington
Pikeville
Pierpont Morgan
John D Rockefeller, Jr
Kaiser’s Son Recovers Joins Army Staff
Special Cable reports Prince August William, son of the emperor, recovering from injuries from a winter front auto accident and able to join the army staff today. Paris notes Prince Adalbert, Kaiser's third son, has reached Pola base to command Austro German air squadron against Italy.
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Washington Post
Berlin
Prince August William
Paris
Geneva
Prince Adalbert
Kaiser
Pola
Italy
Flotilla in Queenstown Harbor Sparks Lusitania Probe
F J Gauntlett a Lusitania survivor and Newport News Shipbuilding officer says a flotilla of torpedo boats and destroyers lay in Queenstown harbor on May 7 near the sinking site. He cites orders not to risk boats and notes an observed submarine outside the harbor entrance two days earlier. He promises legal action against Cunard and says fuller details await.
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Flotila
Washington Post
New York
Cestroyers
Queenstown
F. J. Gauntlett
Newport Newwe Shipbuilding Company
Philadelphia
Gauntlett
Cunard Corporation
Mr. Gauntlett
Queenstown Harbor
Admiralty
Queanstown Harbor
Submarine Sinks German Transport in Marmora Waters
London reports a British submarine in the Sea of Marmora torpedoed a large German transport at Panderma Bay yesterday morning. The vessel is believed to be either the General of 4,500 tons or the Corcovada of 4,300 tons, operated by Hamburg-American Line. The submarine was said to be among several operating in the area.
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London
Sea of Marmora
Panderma Bay
Dardanelles
Corcovada
Hamburg-American Steamship Line
U S Steel Wins Suit Against Railroad Frauds in Court
The U S Steel case, argued under Taft administration guidance, claimed the firm built its foreign trade by creating its own markets rather than undercutting rivals. Judge Buffington’s 150 page opinion discussed price control claims and cited rival and consumer testimony. Proceedings were filed in Trenton and Philadelphia with Jacob M Dickinson as chief prosecutor.
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Steel Corporation
Buffington
Trenton
United States Court
Philadelphia
Taft
Jacob M Dickinson
Government suit against United States Steel is dismissed
A New Jersey federal circuit court ruling dismisses the government’s Sherman Act suit to dissolve United States Steel Corporation. Officials expect a move to appeal and possibly take the case to the Supreme Court, with President Wilson to be consulted on strategic steps. The case hinges on US Steel’s 1907 absorption of Tennessee Coal and Iron Company.
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Department of Justice
Federal Circuit Court of Appeals
Trenton
United States Steel Corporation
Gregory
G C. Todd
Supreme Court
Department
Wilson
White House
Steel
Tennessee Coal and Iron Company
Watson
Department of Justica
Witness recounts seeing heavy guns aboard Lusitania liner
In a sworn affidavit one witness states that on the day before Lusitania’s sailing he helped a friend bring a trunk aboard and later saw two 12 to 15 cm guns on the Gloria deck and two more on the foredeck. The guns were mounted on wooden blocks and partially exposed behind removable walls and leather coverings.
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Stable
A. Lietch
Lusitania gun affidavits spark New York inquiry
In New York the German claim that the Lusitania carried guns on departure is backed by affidavits from Grieve Leitch and Bruckner and by Stahle who states he saw two guns aft and two forward. Officials say the affidavits are being passed to the Department of Justice for routine investigation while a customs officer confirms no guns were aboard.
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Hara
Imhina
Europe
Japan
H Ogawa
Hit Tee
Okuma
Schrister
Oka
Iris
Sisir
New York
Gustave Stahie
State Department
Perry Street
Stahle
Department of Justice
Stable
Park Row
Washington
Henry
United States Secret Service
Josephine Weir
Leitch
Lusitania
Grieve
Weir
Bruckner
Malons
New Era in Business Sparks Wall Street Optimism
The Washington Post reports on the steel corporation case ruling, with Judge Gary and Frank A Vanderlip praising the decision as a major precedent. Wall Street reacts with renewed confidence, driving steel shares up as traders note the ruling favors big business growth and market stability.
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Washington Post
New York
Financial
Steel Corporation
Wall Street
Circuit Court of Appeals
Third District
Gary
E H Gary
Broadway
Frank A Vanderlip
National City Bank
Army student camps press ahead despite treasury ruling
Army Student Camps proceed for July at Plattsburg and Chickamauga Park with regular troops on site, funded by self paying students for transportation and subsistence. Eastern department reports no travel costs, though prior treasury ruling paused expenditures. President Wilson and Secretary Garrison supported camps, and a method was found to keep costs within legal limits.
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Army Plaza
Comptroller of the Treasury
Wilson
Garrison
Plattaburg Barracks
Chickamauga Park
Lovers Leap Niagara Falls Tragic Duo Die in Water
Genevieve Carruthers and Nelson Grand leaped from Niagara Falls after writing a note of despair. A bottle with their message was found by Jacobs Carpenter of Lewiston and delivered to police. The couple, who planned to marry, faced parental objections and told police two friends accompanied them. Authorities expect the bodies may not be recovered.
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Washington Post
Buffalo
Genevieve Cartruthers
Nelson Grand
Niagara Falls
Jacobs Carpenter
Lewiston
Niagara
Carpenter
Ofice
Walkerton
Ontario
Grand
American families flee Berlin amid boycott actions
Several American families crossed the frontier today due to a social boycott against Americans in Berlin and hotel owners attempting to expel American guests this week. Police intervened after representations by the United States embassy.
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Ayedal Gable
Washington Post
Chiasso
Germany
Berlin
United States
Russia to Open New Port Railway Link North
Petrograd reports the council of ministers sanctioned an 8.5 million dollar railroad to run from Kandalaska across the Kola peninsula to the Arctic port of Kola. The line aims to connect the Arctic with Russia's rail system and create a northern seaport outlet. Archangel’s port lies over 200 miles further south than Kola.
Three Midshipmen Resign at Annapolis June Week
Special to The Washington Post reports at Annapolis that June week drills were cut short by rain and mud. The Second company led by Midshipman Philip T Glennon won the brigade colors, with Miss Margaret Fechteler presenting the colors. Three first class members Frederick C French Thomas H Friend and John Tracy Davis had resignations accepted by Secretary Daniels after prior restrictions, ending their graduation prospects. The week closed with a large German social in Memorial Hall, limited to graduating class members.
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Washington
Annapolis
Philip T Glennon
Brooklyn
Daniels
Memorial Hall
France seeks billion-franc extra for third quarter war needs
Paris June 3 French finance minister Alexander F Ribot introduced a bill in the chamber of deputies to provisionally provide 5.6 billion francs for the third quarter of the current war. He showed memoranda detailing extraordinary war-time appropriations totaling about 22.0 billion francs for the period through 1915, with combined fourteen month totals nearing 24.0 billion francs by September 3.
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Paris
Alexander F. Ribot
Chamber of Deputies
Ribot
France
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