British Break German Line at Messines in Belgium Front
British Haig’s forces launched a major assault along a nine to ten mile front from Ypres to Armentieres. Explosives mined under Wytschaete split the German defenses, with Messines and Wytchaete villages seized and tanks aiding the advance, while German counterattacks were repulsed amid heavy bombardment and captured prisoners.
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Wytschaete
Arras
New Line
Douglas Haigs
Belgium
Ypres
Armentieres
Messines-Wotschaete
England
St Quentin
Chemin Des Dames
Lloyd George hears great mine blast from 130 mile distance
The premier Lloyd George reportedly heard a 7 600 000 pound explosion from Betshathah Wyte schaere bend while in London. Officials at his residence believed the sounds were heavy guns until dispatches clarified they came from British mine explosions along the German front, with distance estimates from 140 to 180 miles.
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Tonden Fane
Betshathah
Wyteschaere Bend
Pleyd George
Broest
Oriers
Ths
London
Lieut F A Sutton
Aihichi Queh
Archer G Jones
Mra Jones
New York
Liverpool
Riots in Bohemia Verge on Revolt
Chicago June 7 The Bohemian National Alliance secretary in Paris reports that demonstrations verging on revolution have broken out in Bohemia against Austrian rule. About fifteen thousand protested in Prague before the governor's palace. calls for union of Czech lands in a democratic state. Slovaks to be included.
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Bohemia
J of Smetanka
Bohemian National Alliance
Edward Benes
Bohemian-Slovak National Council
Paris
Cretograme
Prostelov
Prosstitz Moravskha
Governor’s Palace
Reichsrath Sans
Club
National Socialist Deputies
Austria
Brazil Expands Coastal Forts and Armament Credit
Rio de Janeiro June 6 decree orders the formation of a first coast artillery section and calls for a credit of 874,000,000 ran g to be spent on armament and war materiel. Under normal conditions 70,000,000 rels would equal 24,100,000 dollars.
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Rio de Janeiro
Wilson Reviews Veterans Parade on Sixty-Second Day War
President Wilson reviews a Confederate veterans parade described as a major wartime loyalty display. The House rejects a large war budget bill amid Senate amendments for a James Town exposition naval base. State actions and military notes are mixed with financial and food shipment concerns.
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House
Senate
Benate Finance Committee
Daniels
Silvershell
State Department
Hoover
Snaneunres
Cereu
Exemption debate as war draft looms and rescues rise
June dispatch from New York outlines U S consular activity near Queenstown and sinking incidents. John W Frost reports eighty submarine sinkings while returning home to seek health care. A destroyer rescues 20 survivors after shelling lifeboats, detailing vessel Lynton and Madura losses. Wartime registration shows millions seeking no exemption, with 816,407 registered in seven states and D C.
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John Westley Frost
United States
Queenstogan
Ireland
Frost
Alison
Queenstown
Mr Frost
Lynton
Pensacola
Madura
Mobile
Lfe
War Department
Omer
Mitlions
District of Columbia
U S Advises China to End Dissension
Peking June 7 The American Minister Dr Paul Reinsch handed a Washington communication to the Chinese foreign office expressing profound regret at China’s dissensions and urging an immediate restoration of tranquility and political coordination to advance China’s national development. America hopes factional disputes are set aside and all parties work to reestablish and coordinate the government to secure China’s position among nations.
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Peking
Paul Reinsch
Foreign Office
Washington
United States
China
America
Nation to Own Freight Cars Under War Plan
The National Council of Defense plans to buy 160 900 freight cars to be government owned and operated across U S railroads. The project costs about 150 million dollars and involves summoned car builders to Washington for conferences on increasing production. Authorities say nationalization without more equipment would fail.
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New York
National Council of Defense
Washington
Undrafted Man Not Free Says T R Roosevelt
New York June 7. Feing passed over by the selective draft does not absolve a man from the duty of persistently offering his service to a territory. Colonel Theerina Roosevelt declared tonight before the American Medical Association convention that the drafted man who d ies his duty stands on a full level of honor with the man who volunteers. Young doctors and young men fit to render service are badly needed and urged to come forward and volunteer their services.
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New York
Theerina Roosevelt
American Medical Association
Saard
German Air Star Killed In Battle With British
Amsterdam dispatch reports Lieut Schaefer, the German aviator credited with his thirtieth kill, killed while leading his squadron in combat with British aircraft near Krefeld in Rhenish Prussia.
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Amsterdam
Krefeld
Rhenish
Prussia
Rheinische Weerfallsche Zeltune
Lieut Schaefer
Bank Tax Provisions Adopted For Surety Bonds and Stamps
Senate debate over revised documentary stamp taxes includes a 4 percent bank check tax, a 3 cent deck tax on cards, and sugar cocoa and tea rates. Treasury estimates possible revenue near 33 million, with publishers tax and other items reconsidered. Final action anticipated next week as Simmons signals support for completion of the revised bill.
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House
Senate
Ted
Cotna
Argentine Vessel Orfama Sunk by U-Boat in Mediterranean
Paris reports the Argentine sailing ship Orfama was sunk by a submarine in the Mediterranean on Wednesday. The crew was saved by a French ship after the submarine shelled the vessel and then detonated bombs in her hold. Available records show confusion with another Argentine vessel Orlana last April. the report remains unconfirmed.
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Paris
Orfama
Mediterranean
Ministry of Marine
Orlana
Genoa
Italian Degree for Wilson from Bologna University
Bologna Italy June 7 Bologna University the oldest seats of learning in Italy conferred an honorary doctorate on President Wilson The university traces back to Theodore the founder in 406 AD and stands as a landmark center of scholarship and prestige for Italian education and global diplomacy
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Ancient University of Bologna
Bologna
L[tain
Paris
Bologna University
Italy
Wilson Aun
Theodosius Li
Wilson May Tour Arouse Nation War Spirit
Friends of President Wilson urge a swing around the circle to Westward carry the wartime story. No decision yet, but officials believe Congress adjourning by August could prompt a trip. Administration followers press seriousness of the war to awaken the public.
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Wilson
America
Congress
Anguast I
Churchill Named Air Board Chairman In Britain
London June 7 Col Winton Spencer Churchill has accepted the chairmanship of the British air board succeeding Viscount George H Roberts. A labor member of parliament will replace decree WN eoll Barnes as minister of persistents.
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Col Winton Spencer Churchill
British Air Board
Viscount (Andray
George H Roberts
WN Eoll Barnes
Per Siens
A Grand Reunion Says Gen Harrison at Washington
Gen George P Harrison commander in chief of Confederate Veterans praised a Washington reunion as one of the grandest he has attended. He thanked Washingtonians for the cordial reception and noted the event as a sign of the reunited spirit.
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Washington
George P. Harrison
The
Confederate Veterans
Robert Harper
Wastin
48 D. C. Men to Enter Second Camp at Fort Myers
The Adjutant General announced that 48 D C men will join the second officers training camp at Fort Myers with 45 from the District of Columbia admitted. About 15,900 trainees selected for the second series, fewer than the 49,000 in the current camps, due to age and appearance considerations. Decisions on commissions depend on the number of officers from regulars. selection emphasizes fitness and potential for promotion.
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Fort Mver Adit
Tno
Fort McHenry Ma
Laurier Rejects Coalition to Pass Military Service
Ottawa reports Sir Wilfrid Laurier has refused Premier Borden’s bid to form a coalition government to push a compulsory military service bill. Laurier regrets not being asked to lead the coalition and fears issues if conscription is pursued by the present parliament. The plan reportedly would create a coalition with Liberals supportive of service, suspend the bill until after a dissolution and election.
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Ontario
Winlfrid Laurier
Borden
Wufrin
Nberals
Wilfrid
Seven Die In Tornado Rips Through Lexington Area
Tornado toll rises with seven confirmed deaths as relief crews search wrecked neighborhoods in Lexington. Local officials report 68 injured and extensive damage across several blocks, with emergency services coordinating shelter and aid for displaced residents.
Turmoil and Talk Highlight City Briefs and War News
Index to Today's Issue 3 Page 1 outlines editorial notes on warship movements and Italy, a liberty loan drive ending strike, plus city briefs and social notices. It mentions editorial commentary, Red Cross fund drives, sporting events, and a death births balance, with cluttered OCR fragments describing local items and events.
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Kreics
Conan Frost
Crek Tax
Resseus F‘oderatan
Crisse
Sark
Italy
Liberty Loan
Red Cross
Calf Brings Record Price at Breckton Auction
A Worcester buyer paid 53 200 for a five month old Holstein bull at the Breckton Mass convention auction in May. The bull named King Ormsthh was bred by Basil Oliver of Buffalo NY. Previous record price for a bull calf was 46 984 33 009 at Gettysburg Pennsylvania.
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Jane
Breckton Mass
Holstein Friesian Association
Geiler Bas Oliver
Abana Jr
Buffalo
Jane Ras Apple
Review of Wilson Era Confederate Reunion Parade
The twenty seventh Confederate veterans reunion culminated in a grand parade along Pennsylvania Avenue led by Gen George P Harrisons, with thousands of spectators and diverse units including veterans, regulars, cadets, and 2300 officer candidates. The event featured a pledge of loyalty to President Wilson and the flag, a cabinet reception, a dinner for Harrison, and concluding dances, marking a historic display of South and North friendship.
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Pennslvania Avenue
Army of Grav
George P Harriso
Tulsa Oklaita
Ge. Wasseleriéi
Samuel W Williams
Virginia
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Lansing
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Ger Harrison
Tnen
United States
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Virginia Military Institute
Washington High Sechaniservisians
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