Defense by Casement Trial Delivers Mixed Proceedings
The Casement treason trial resumed with the courtroom tense and witnesses testifying on Monrovia like charges. Sir Roger Casement appeared casual amid jurists and the defense pressed that the indictment was faulty for treason committed outside the king’s realm, while prosecutors highlighted coded messages and German links as crucial proof.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sir Bower
Robert Monteith
Daniel J Batley
Tralee
Sir Roger Mary Gordon
Sir Roger
Thomas Hearn
Irish Constabulary
Hearn
Ireland
Enm
Funcheon
Sullivan
Great Britain
Vr Sullivan
U Boat Threat Sparks Latin American Stance Shift
A forecast summary notes rising German submarine pressure and renewed U boat activity. Brazil questions U S intervention in Mexico and signals a clear anti intervention position soon. The report ties South American skepticism to American wartime preparations amid tense international tensions.
Syrians lament killings as rebellion Crusades Turkish siege reported
In Parliament the Marquess of Londonderry condemned the Arab revolt against the Turks. Reports describe Turkish forces surrounding the Leva district and massacres threatening inhabitants. The text notes executions and fears for towns like Syria and Sora as authorities pledge harsh action.
Britain and Sweden agree to postwar arbitration on seizures
London reports that Britain and Sweden will submit after the war the legality of British seizures of portal parcels to international arbitration. The dispatch notes Britain is also willing to submit to arbitration other issues from British prize court decisions deemed unsatisfactory to neutral governments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Stockholm
Great Britain
Mount Vesuvius Erupts Amid Volcanic Activity
The report notes Mount Vesuvius violently active with dense smoke and incandescent lava streams from craters. It also mentions Mount Stromboli in Sicily showing activity and references political tension in Ireland during the war, praising John Redmond's loyal conduct.
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Rome
Mount Vesuvius
Mount Stromboli
Sicily
Ireland
John Redmond
Army and Navy changes of day for medical corps officers
Numerous medical corps officers relieved from duty and ordered to report for duty at Fort Sam Houston Texas or other locations. Promotions and detachments noted, with transfers to Southern Department and assignments to various posts and duties. Several officers moved to medical reserve status or reassigned to active duty due to emergency.
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Army Medical A
Fort Sam Houston
Tex
Southern Department
Clarence
Revere
Williams Colanbod
Mserx
Fort Sam Houstor
Crroy
Feners Souther
Ess Twova
BUISS
Staf
Geo Alaf
Bet Militia
Burman
Ty F Hodge
Cel John
Engieers
Morton
Infanteys
Neet
Wasaagt
Genucal Stadt Corpo
Medical Ceserte Corps
United States
Fort Sam Heaton
Geusra Southern Department
Thomas C Bay
Lester L. Roes
Malta
Commandig Genera Southern Department
Firat
Arthur
Metical Corpe
HART
Washington D
Alta
Crow
Wagner
Terry
ATV
Sore James T Potras
F . S. Samt
Forther
Eos Mit
Nemes
Agus
Gol Francis
L. Wyman
Signal Corpa
Wiman
Hawaiian Department
Shrey
George E Stewart
Eleventh Infantry
Fort Bam Houston
John
United States Army
Washington
John Millikin
Fifth Cavalry
Hilden Olin
Twenty Eighth Infantry
Lollard Tirner
Seqane Signal Corpa
Corpa
Quartermaster Central Department
Alexander M Davis
Cory
Gridley Ka
Car Mel Communition Company
Phippine
William C Langfitt
New York City
Kirst Liew
Fdgar
Atlan Bocock
Edical Reserva Orpa
Waller Reed General Hospital
Harvey MN Hobrer
Fourth Field Artillery
Medical Reserve Corps
Gury
Taruts Domfad
Tasur
Arnold
Fort Mosttrie SC
Medical Reserve Corpa
Naval Orders Draft List of Assignments and Movements
Navy orders detail officers and crews reassigned or attached to training stations and ships. Entries reference Lt Commdr D A Weaver in Arkansas, F Ho Sadler, F H Hatch, and others moving to Newport Naval Station, Naval Academy, and related posts. Several vessels sailed from Monte Christo and Eastport for Guan Tanamo and Newport with assignments and pay actions noted.
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Commdr
Weaver
Arkansas
Avon Tisut
Ho Sadler
Naval Training Station
Newport
Naval Academy
Hartford
Art Exhibit at Newport Promises Whitney Works on View
Newport RI June 27 one of the features in art life this summer is an August exhibition by Mrs Harry Payne Whitney of her sculptures and paintings. The display will be at the Newport Art Association venue on Bellevue Avenue, with Mrs Whitney lending her collection of rare works. Mrs Whitney, Mrs John Nicholas Brown and Miss Lydia S Redmond will form the jury for the association’s annual exhibition the week of July 12. A private view is planned for July 11 with cards sent to friends. Also announced is a polo season introducing two junior teams contending for Westchester Club cups. Gov William Whitman arrives at Prices Neck for the summer with his children as Jerome N Bonaparte and wife of Washington arrive at Hill Top Inn.
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Newport RI
Villa Colony
Harry Payne Whitney
Art Association of Newport
Bellevue Avenue
Whitney
John Nicholas Brown
Lydia S. Redmond
Art Association
Westchester Polo Club
Charles . Whitman
Albany
Prices Neck
Gov Whitman
Jerome N Bonaparte
Washington
Hill Top Inn
Rare 1786 New Jersey penny sells for 900 dollars
Howard F Lewis executor of Senator Grimm W Lewis estate sold a copper penny minted by New Jersey in 1786 for a record 900 dollars to Hillard Ridar of Elmira NY. A duplicate exists in the James Ten Eyck collection in Albany. Michael H Raftery held the coin for 20 years in Washington DC and only learned its value after reading a Washington Post article.
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New Jersey
Howard F Lewis
Grimm W Lewis
Michael H Raftery
Pennsylvania Avenue Northwest
Lewis
Hillard Ridar
Elmira
United States
James Ten Eyck
Albany
Raftery
Washington Post
Swiss to buy American machinery amid rising German prices
In Berne Swiss industries plan to source machinery from the United States rather than Germany due to higher German prices and French franc payments. Negotiations with American consuls in Switzerland and London are underway. In London premier William Morris has arranged fifteen steamers for the Australian harvest to be renamed and operated by the Commonwealth government line.
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Berne
Switzerland
Swien Industries
United States
Germany
Gwise
London
William Morris
Hughea
Australia
Haa
Commonwealth Government Line
Retirement of Field Marshal von Buelow Ends Wartime Service
Berlin reports Field Marshal von Buelow, who led the Second and Third German armies in the Marne advance, has been placed on the retired list. Inactive for over a year due to ill health, he is nearing his seventy first birthday.
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Berlin
von Buelow
Marne
European views on war fears and Mexican crisis
In Holland and among English French and German observers the mood is that no war will erupt. The general belief is that Wilson manipulates events to showcase military strength and rally the United States, while Europeans doubt any direct American conflict with Mexico will occur.
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Carranga
Wilson
Holland
England
France
Germany
Union
Erie
Real Preparedness Conference Opens Today Amid Debates
The conference will discuss monopoly privilege labor exploitation and social aspects of defense with speakers including William T Creasy Pennsylvania State Grange Frederick C Teubach Society to Lower Rents and reduce taxes on homes. The program features general discussions and addresses on socialization of resources and real preparedness.
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William T Creasy
Pennsylvania State Grange
Frederick CC Teubuachar
Sociery
Indora
Aviator Crippled in May Battle Near Belosta
Fragmentary notes describe an aviator injured in a May incident near Belosta. The scrambled text references a battle or skirmish with damage sustained and mentions rescue or aid efforts. No clear names or dates could be confirmed from the readable portions.
Lloyd George to name Col Lee as War Undersecretary
London June 27. Reports say Lt Col Arthur Hamilton Lee will become Lloyd George’s undersecretary for war. Col Lee is currently acting as secretary to Mr Lloyd George in the minister of munitions.
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Lloyd George
London
Movement read by Wiscone President at national conference
The account mentions Charles Rowan Hise as president of a university and references a national conference of charities. It notes a reading from Be z whe gene ax and references Amy foes dert of the na moneral onference. The fragmentary text points to a formal address at a national gathering with unspecified outcomes.
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Ing
Charles Rowan Hise Presideno
University of Wiscone
Wiisa Fane
Hall
War Medals for Women Brave under Fire Ordered
London reports that King George has ordered the Military Medal may be awarded to women showing bravery and devotion to duty under fire, extending honors to female service and civilian contributions in wartime.
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London
King George
Allied offensive underway near Verdun and Meuse battles
The statement reports intensive fighting along the Meuse and Thaumont region with French gains on the left bank, repulsed night attacks near Hall 604, and progress in Thaumont. French forces attacked German positions near Mouilly and Verdun, while air operations and shelling affected sectors on the British and northern French fronts.
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Verdun
Aix
Hall
Thaumont
Mleary
Mouilly
Belgiim
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Selborne
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Strombeli Volcano
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Eastport
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Ramitanama
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Anderson Baker R & Beardsley
Ohio
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Owen Magne
Peugeot
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Benjamin C Ma
U 3S
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Col Lee
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Jouds
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Somme
Sava
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Nexle
Meusa
Thiaumont
Nou
Fort Vaux
Chapitre Wood
Ipwepa Prea
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