Turks Claim to Repulse British Landing in Persian Front
Front reports hard fighting in Persia with Turkish and Russian forces clashing north of Sulemar Bana and near Trebizond. Turkish officers say they repelled a British landing on the Euphrates bank and drove Russians from Bana, capturing a gun and machine gun with ammunition.
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Constantinople
Korna
Saya
Euphrates
Korse
Nasseibe
Sulemar
Bana
Persa
Khan
Asia Minor
German Ships Torpedoed in Baltic Sinking Two Steamers
Danish fishermen report two large German steamships torpedoed in the Baltic last evening. They claim the vessels sank after a violent cannonading, witnessed from Copenhagen.
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Copenhagen
Dane
Biwedish Shermen
Obituary notices list name and service details
Died notices for Henry W. Brown Charles Davis Michael J Gueast Marie Heineman Martha and Mil, Margaret Arlin, and Margaret Ret Arlin, with funeral parlors addresses, dates June 1916 to June 1948, and interment sites at Mount Olivet and Rock Creek Cemetery. Includes private interments and church services notices.
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Henry W. Browns
Washington
D.C
W. Eal & Co
L A. mi
Davis
Charles Davis
Zarhorat
Marrapol Street
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Mount Olivet
Bheineman
Einerge Hospital
Marie Heineman
Wrickts Undertaking
Tenth Street
Mornlay
Apm Mules
Marteh
Mabel Ro Belice
Firatomerecational Church
Rock Creek Cemetery
Woebth Street
Makrgaret Arlin
James S Purcell Fueral
Yamth
St John's Cathalyc Church
Forest Tien
Glen
Czar Congratulated by Japanese Emperor on Victory
Official telegram from Japan’s Emperor Yoshihito to the Russian Czar expresses heartfelt congratulations on a glorious victory in Galicia. The message notes real pleasure upon receiving the news and extends sincerest salutations for the imperial majesty’s high military feat.
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Japan
Fialicia
Yoshihito
Peace terms and market signals in London reach pause
London markets pause after a rising phase as higher Treasury bill rates push money toward neutrality amid a bidding war in second rank securities. Earl Beauchamp urges peace terms compared to past losses to avoid another costly war while world events compress trade balances and policy responses.
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Treasury
England
Earl Beauchamp
Francis W. Hirst
London
Anil Mreress
Bank of
Casement Not In Tower For Treason Trial Next Week
London reports a high treason case against Sir Roger Casement will begin a week from Monday. Thousands seek admission to the sessions, with tickets issued by counsel Michael Frantin Doyle after talks with Foreign Secretary Sir Edward Grey. Casement has been moved from the Tower of London to Hinxton prison in the city.
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London
Roger i Casemant
Michael Frantin Doyle
Edward Grey
Roger
Tower of London
Hinxton
German Americans Urged to Back Hughes as Cologne Gazette Comment
The Cologne Gazette says German Americans, pivotal at the Chicago and St Louis conventions, largely back Hughes. It accuses President Wilson of false neutrality and attacks on their American nationality, urging repayment in votes.
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Cologne Gazette
Amsterdam
Chicago
St Louis
Ceyts
Hughes
Welson Bark
Greece Fears Break As Entente Demands Stretch
Athens reports growing unease as entente demands tighten after a blockade on Greek ports. The government contends bread shortages on outer islands strain the country while talks of diplomatic rupture emerge. Premier Skoutoudis is preparing orders to demobilize forces amid expected grievances list.
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Athens
Entente
Ite
Greec
Greece
Piraeus
Faria
Skoutoudis
Ydu
Constantine
Drys Invite Homeless Moose to Join Progressive Party
Amateur text details a Prohibition era invitation to Progressives in Minnesota to attend a national convention rally and conference. It mentions July events, a mass gathering, and calls for unity among reform groups. The fragmentary notice references the Prohibition party and a push for progressive reform.
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Progressive’’ Party
Chicago
Progress 6
Prosil
Depker
Reforma Tm
America
Marian Lambert Case Hearings Chronicle Teens Testimony
Jurors hear Marian Lambert’s friends describe parties and confidences at her eighteenth birthday as prosecutors seek links to Will Orpet. Testimony from sixteen chums recalls Marian's happiness, alleged love for Orpet, and hints about a planned meeting before her death near Helms Woods.
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Josephine ‘Davis
Marian
Arianees
Martan
Josephine Davia
Will
Three Oaks
Helms’ Woods
Orpet
Anna Taulaen
Hir
Sabe
Josephine Davis
Josephine
Florence Russell
Jo Davie
Davie
Frances
Warslaw
Bernie Wella
Mary Marshall Christine Smith
Will Orpet
Celearia Yonker
Dady
Helms Woods
Maine Progressives urge primary strategy and withdrawals
Maine progressives were urged to act in the upcoming primaries choosing their preferred party in the September state election. Hurbert F. Gardner of the national Progressive committee telephoned from New York stating candidates had been named and ballots issued. Frank H. Haskell withdrew as a Progressive congressional candidate and George Webber as a senate hopeful, with Gardner indicating support for Republican nominees and urging the party to withdraw its state ticket.
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Portland
New York
Hurbert F. Gardner
Maine
Progressive National Committees
Frank H. Haskell
Olice
Congress
George Webber
Auburn
United States
Mr. Gardner
Carrie Chapman Catt Seeks Wilson Stand on Suffrage
In St Louis on June 17 Carrie Chapman Catt leader of the National Woman's Suffrage Association telegraphed President Wilson criticizing the Democratic platform suffrage plank. She announced that with 50 coworkers she will go to Washington to urge quick passage of the Susan B Anthony amendment.
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St. Leuis
Carrie Chapman Catt
National Woman's Sufffrage Association
Wilson
Washington
Vivisection Inquiry Urges National Investigation Bill
J M Whitty of the Vivisection Investigation League argues before the Washington Anticruelty League for a congressionally backed national inquiry into vivisection. He cites animal suffering and alleged human experiments without consent, calling for Agriculture Secretary led state investigations and public disclosure of results.
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J. M. Whitty
Whitty
Eas
Fingland
OMIA
Italians Continue Gains On Asiago Front In Fierce Fighting
Italian Alpine troops report capturing Malga Fossetta and Monte Mari, taking 203 enemy prisoners, six guns, four machine guns, and multiple fortifications on the Asiago front. Austrian statements claim limited gains and stubborn defense in the Dolomites and on the Doberdo plateau.
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Fossetta
Monte Magari
Frenzela Valley
Marcesina
War Department
Adige
Axtico
Sette Communi
Asiago
Monte Fan
Boscon
Monte Magnaboschi
Monte Lemerle
Frenzela
Marcesing
Carnisa
Isonno
Berlin
Doberdo
Dolomites
Ilkewiss
Astago
Ortler District
Takat
Madatach
Americans Safe in Canada In 1917 Confrontation Fears
Washington report notes no Canadian conscription and confirms recruiting targets restrict to residents and British subjects. Naturalized Americans with war-prone origin urged to carry certificates. Immigration officials advise caution for travelers amid wartime anxiety.
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Washington
New York
Canada
Dominion
Gasoline Price Inquiry Seeks Ohio Rep Attendance
Federal Trade Commission schedules a hearing on Wednesday for Standard Oil of Ohio to explain why gasoline prices in Ohio are higher than rivals. Commissioner Harris signals enforcement if reps do not attend, citing lack of Ohio competition and possible price conspiracy review.
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Federal Trade Commission
Standard Oil Company of
Ohio
W. J. Harris
Commission
Harris
Standard Oi Company
Indiana
Ohia
Department of Justce
Hartin
Standard Oil Company
Trial Begins to Elicit Marian Defense Witness
The narrative notes tensions over admitting key testimony as the trial moves forward. Irpel is identified as the principal witness when defenses start to ease.
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Marian
Tonien
Irpel
Ten French Officers Jailed in German Prisoner Camp
Berlin reports French officers in a German camp have been moved to a military prison in retaliation for a German prisoner Lieut Erler. The Norddeutsche Allgemeine Zeitung notes Brier burned a French house under orders. he was later captured and sentenced to two years hard labor. France refused a new trial. 19 French officers are now moved to a military prison to mirror Erler’s confinement until a German officer is brought to the officers’ war prisoners camp.
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Whtelera Wo Saywille J
Recelsation
Lieut
Erler
Norddeutsche’ Allgemeine Zeitung
Brier
Leutenant
Avignon
Miltary
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