President hopes Germany to agree on peaceful outcome
Senator Stemmons says administration officials optimistic about U S Germany talks and a peaceful result after the Lusitania tragedy. The President believes Congress must act to bolster the American merchant marine and may wait for a definite Berlin reply before a new note to Great Britain or further measures.
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Lusitania Sinking Hurts London Tourist Season
A London hotel census shows only about 4 score Americans stay in the capital, with roughly 1,500 patrons present this summer. Proprietors expect reduced consumption of cocktails and ice, fearing losses from souvenir spoons and other items. They note the Lusitania disaster cooled the tourist season and cite New York World reporting.
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Prince of Bavaria III Dispatch Details Reported
Fragmentary dispatch from the Brive area notes the temporary removal of a crown figure associated with Bavaria. Report lacks clear dates or fully coherent names, but mentions a royal progression and a reassessment of leadership in the region.
Germans Take Hem o Chances We Are Taking No Chance to Ensure Victory
An American from Berlin reports Von Bernstorff, son of the Washington ambassador, says Germany believes a quick victory is likely but is not taking risks. He cites winter gear stockpiled for all called up, down to two pairs of boots and two sets of underclothing, reflecting a cautious mood from top to bottom.
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Big Jack Monroe Wounded in European War Fight Veteran Injured
John A Monroe known as Big Jack Munroe, former prize fighter, is reported seriously wounded among Canadian troops in Europe. He enlisted with Princess Patricia's Regiment in North Bay Ontario, where he worked in mining. Next of kin listed as Mrs Walker of Chester Pa.
Greeks Vote For War Majority Uncertain In Elections
Athens reports show Venizelos party leading but margins unclear. Venizelos adherents win in many provinces while Gounaris faction fails to elect a single Attica seat. Macedonia results pending, government may stay in power until August with King Constantine anxious about outcome.
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Spain Opens Doors to Jews for Trade Gain
Special to The Washington Post reports Spain will remove centuries old barriers and invite Jews to return to Madrid to partake in Latin American trade opportunities. Letters from Spanish Ambassador Louis Friedman and Oscar Straus detail the official welcome and anticipated Indo-European Jewish migration.
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United States
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Reversal of National Cash Register Sherman case upheld
Supreme Court denied review of the Slath circuit court reversal of National Cash Register officials convictions under the Sherman antitrust law. DOJ calls the ruling a major setback for criminal prosecutions under the Sherman act and signals possible further steps in district court.
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SINK 2 SHIPS BURN 1 MINE Destroys One More
Reported sea tragedies list the Hopemount sunk west of St Ives after a German sub torpedo strike, with 2 British steamers and a Danish schooner damaged or scuttled. Diamant and Arndale also noted sunk or set ablaze off Pendine and the White Sea respectively. Villa peace overture amid Mexican crisis. US warned of intervention risks. German press hints at possible understanding with America. calls for stronger preparedness appear in New York.
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Kidnapped mine owner rescued by two prospectors in drift
Joplin Missouri June 14 James H Worth reputed million l sire mine opera tor was held prisoner in an abandoned zinc mine. Two prospectors Roy Cardwell and Sam Huston found him unconscious bound and gagged with a fuse tied to a box of dynamite. The fuse was lit and intended to be a killing device but rescue arrived as assailants cut the fuse and fled. Worth survived with aid.
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Would Bar All Cotton Editorial Demands Action
London editors urge immediate declaration of cotton as contraband to cut German supply. Daily Mail argues cotton is indispensable for the German war machine and cites past U S practice to justify seizing neutral ships and proving cotton’s enemy destination.
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Airmen Destroy Zeppelin in Brussels Area Raid
The Telegraat reports British airmen attacked the Zeppelin shed at Evere near Brussels last week, setting the building on fire and destroying the Zeppelin therein.
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Telegraat
Evere
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Expect Germany to Aggress in Peace Urge Appeal
Page 1 reports calls to arms and urged peace with the United States, noting Germany’s anticipated aggression. Separately, a wife sues for separation, and Russians suffer losses on the long front. The issue promises editorial comment and society notes, with weathered headlines across sections.
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Washington Theaters
Five Legged Calf Born at Yale Cow Farm in Lenox
Special to The Washington Post from Lenox Massachusetts reports Reverend Anson Phelps Stokes Yale Corporation secretary at Shadowbrook farm overseeing a Jersey cow that gave birth today to a five legged calf valued at five hundred dollars. The unusual birth draws interest from local farmers.
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Wife Sues After Husband Held Wife in Home At Length
Mrs Lillian Holmes Volek, daughter in law of Brazilian Ambassador’s wife, files separation suit in supreme court after her husband Morris Volek allegedly imprisoned her and their baby at their 68th Street apartment. Husband denies wrongdoing, calls it a tempest in teapot.
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Start 11 munition plants in Bridgeport run by contractors
Bridgeport, Conn June 14 James Stewart Co New York received the contract to build eleven munition factories for Rem ington Arms Union Metallic Cartridge Co at Bridgeport. Today 1600 men were put to work. Other contractors have 6000 men at work on new war plants. 2000 more men could be employed. Remington Arms Union Metallic Cartridge Co employs 16000 men and seeks more as the British government urges higher daily output.
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Remington Arms Union Metallic Cartridge Company
Obregon Denies Death As He Pushes Northward
Francisco Elias, Carranza's consul general in New York, said he received a cable from Gen Alvaro Obregon, reported dead yesterday, stating there is no truth to rumors of his death and that his condition is improving as he advances his campaign northward from Lagos near Leon. A parallel message was received by Epinoza Mireles, Carranza's private secretary in Washington.
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Villa- Zapata Coalition
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Russians and Germans clash on 4a mile front and Dniester crossing
Reports from London sketch a day of fighting along the eastern line near Mosciska and the Dniester. German claims of a 43 mile front breakthrough yield 16 000 Russian prisoners, while Russian sources note heavy losses and a local cavalry success at Zaleszczyky. French and Belgian actions along the Yser, including a Belgian battalion crossing to demolish a German blockhouse, are reported amid ongoing frontline battles. The Greek election results outlook and the stalled war budget announcement by Reginald McKenna are also noted.
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Lemberg
Yser
Dixmnde
Berlin
Seychez
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Menizelos
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House of Commons
Reginald McKenna
Roumania Joins Allies In War Intervention Pending
A Sofia dispatch reports Romanian conservatives teacher M Filipesco stating the quadruple Entente powers Britain France Russia and Italy have agreed to Romania's demands. An imminent understanding for Romania's intervention in the war is expected. Greece and Serbia will send a joint note to Bulgarian premier N Radoslavoff declining cession of Macedonian territory to Bulgaria.
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Roumania
Greece
Serbia
N.radoslavoff
Bulgaria
Portuguese Cabinet Resigns Yet Not Accepted in Lisbon
London dispatch July 15 reports the Portuguese cabinet has presented its resignation but it has not been accepted. The cabinet formed May 18 after a revolt that toppled Pimento Castro. Joao Chagas became premier and interior minister but was wounded. the cabinet has since been headed by Jose Castro.
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