Allies breach Turkish positions at Gallipoli push toward Constantinople
London and Paris report a massive three day battle along the Dardanelles. Allies claim major Turkish trenches taken and over 20,000 Turkish troops killed or captured as British French and Indian forces advance with naval gunfire and bayonet charges. Troops report hard fighting amid wire entanglements and heavy artillery in the Gallipoli theater. casualties and prisoner counts include officers and a Turkish machine gun detachment.
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Dardanelles
Constantinople
Ian Hamilton
Gallipell Penin
Fixe Tstimans
Leveten
Passports Revoked For Two American Critics Of U S
Berlin June 6 The United States embassy revoked the passports of two American citizens living in Dresden Leon Rainen and Karl Reck nagel who criticized U S policy and said they were ashamed of their citizenship The State Department in Washington said the action followed open letters to President Wilson and pamphlets attacking the United States The men violated their allegiance and cannot return to the United States while the war continues but nothing in law prevents their admission if they reach U S soil again
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United States
Dresden
Leon Rainen
Karl Recknagel
State Department
Washington
Raines
Reckngyel
Wilson
Germany
Recknager
Fighting on the Tigris Turks Get Out of Persia
British expeditionary forces press the Tigris front in Asiatic Turkey and advance on Amara after Townshend’s assault with gunboats and troops. Updated details report 60 officers and 2000 men captured, 7 field guns, 6 naval guns, and several steamer vessels seized. Marsh relocations and ongoing surrenders include Germans among the Turkish retreat.
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War Office
Poartion
Acruty
London
River Tigris
John By “Ixon
Tigris
Turkey
Townshend
Nunn
Percy Cox
Fiotla
Amara
Togethel
George F Gorringe
Turks Lose 20000 Men as Russians Turn on Foes
The front page summary notes Turkish forces suffer a loss of 20,000 troops while Russian front actions shift. Italian offensive stalls amid naval academy inquiry and peace talks referenced. Roumanians mobilize. German arbitration rejected. Mexican prospects noted. Submarines report sinking five Weasels. various war developments unfold across pages 1 to 3.
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Nota
Germany
Tigris
Arras
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Villa
Tre
Hammond
Hollands
Russians Drive Austro German Forces From Galician Front
London dispatches report two large battles in Galicia with Russians advancing on the San river and driving Austro German troops back to the Leng. German sources say Austro German lines hold east and south of Jaroslau and Przemysl while Russian reserves regroup near the Dniester.
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Grodak
Przemyel Aa
London
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Lemberg
Stanal
Yata
Zargine
Lentewina
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Przemysl
Petrogard
Krawce
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Assom
Lem
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Austran
Medyka
Praemysl
Mosciska
Grodek
Dniester
Cazernowicz
Bukowina
Reuter
Zurich
Zert
Linsingen
Neue Freie Presse
Vienna
Mackensen
Italy's King Leads 400,000 in Tolmino Front Clash
Victor Emmanuel I leads about 400000 Italian troops in the Tolmino frontier battle as Austrians 356000 strong pour heavy artillery fire. Italian warships under the Duke of the Abruzzi bombarded Monfalcone and Pola while a captain's court of inquiry forms over examinations at the Naval Academy.
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Monfalcone
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Pola
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Ohio
Wisconsin
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Academy
Washington
W C Waitt
Mexicans Seek Peace Talks Amid War Struggle
Informal efforts by Villa Zapata factions to reconcile with Carranza aim to form a government for U S recognition. Elation over relief plans grows as American Red Cross readies transport from Galveston to Vera Cruz with corn and beans for starving noncombatants in Mexico. Officials report cautious approaches on peace parleys while US officials watch for new developments and DuVal West withdraws for a San Antonio vacation.
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Mexico
Carranza
United States
Eliseo Arredondo
Washington
Arredondo
Vera Cruz
Enrique Clorenta
Villa-Zapata
Miguel Diaz Lombardo
Via-Zapata
Chihuahua
Mexico City
Devol
Texas
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Devo
Amercan Railway Association
Villa
Angeles
Celaya
Count on American Money in World Crisis
Allies view the United States as well positioned in a rupture with Germany. Financiers expect reform of the U S banking system and foreign branches, with strong American exports aiding belligerents. The Bank of England saw a large gold withdrawal and a rise in note circulation, altering reserve ratios.
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Wellington Post
London
America
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Ottawa
New York
Thousands support Romania intervention as conservatives repudiate Marghiloman
About 30,000 protesters gathered at the Italian legation in Bucharest praising Italy for entering the war and backing the Allies. A counter demo by Marghiloman supporters and socialists condemned his German-aligned stance. A party-wide meeting is set for tomorrow under Jean Lahovary.
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Reutér
Bucharest
Roumania
Italy
Alexander Marghiloman
Marghiloman
Germany
Jean Lahovary
Bomb Near U S Consulate in Calais Raid
London dispatch reports a bomb fell within 50 yards of the American consulate in Calais during a German air raid last Saturday. The blast caused no damage to the consulate building and no injuries were reported.
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Calais
London
Daily Mail
Francé
German Legation in Berne Stoned as Minister Warns Police
A mob in Berne, Switzerland, stoned the German legation last night. The German Minister demanded protection and warned he would fire into the crowd if the aggression continued. The dispatches were reported by special cable from Paris.
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Berne
Washington Post
Paris
Switzerland
French cabinet changes threaten new Bourgeois role
Amsterdam June 6 The Paris correspondent of the Telegraaf reports persistent rumors of a French cabinet reconstruction soon with several ministers to be replaced Leon Bourgeois former premier is said to gain a seat while Victor Augagneur minister of marine and Louis Malvy minister of the interior are among incumbents expected to resign
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Leon Bourgeois
Amsterdam
Paris
Teelegraaf Statea
Victor Augegneur
Marine
Louis J Malvy
Interior
Wilson Demands Germans Take No Lives on Unarmed Ships
President Wilson issues a formal protest to Germany demanding strict compliance with international law on visit and search rights. The note, to be cabled to Ambassador Gerard, reiterates protection for neutrals and the transfer of passengers before any prize is destroyed. Officials say it reinforces February 10 position and holds Germany strictly accountable for violations.
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Berlin
Germaany
Gerard
White House
United States
Hague Parley Blunt In Some Sections
Special to The Washington Post reports President Wilson delays transmitting his second note to Berlin. The piece discusses Germany's proposal to refer the Lusitania and neutral rights dispute to The Hague and notes optimistic German quarters about progress toward understanding. It mentions potential citations of the Gunflight case and signals a summer retreat for German diplomats.
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New York
New York World
Washington
United States
Wilson
Berlin
Hague Hague
Germany
Cushing
Herr von Jagow
International Commission of Inquiry
Great Britain
Lusitania
Europe
von Bernstorff
Cedarhurst
Britain suffers record weekly casualties in war
London reports the weekend casualty lists the heaviest since the war began with 80 officers and 320 men included. Total British losses last week reach 90 officers and 20,000 men, with 1,674 killed in the period.
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