German Offensive Presses British Front Amid Rising War Actions
German forces renew major bombardments in Flanders and Galicia as General Mackensen presses to crush Russians in Galicia and drive them from the region. Submarines patrol war zones. Brest and Lowestoft report torpedoed traffic with crew rescues noted around midnight.
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Lowestoft
Zeppelin Sea Raid Sends London on Edge
London reports a Zeppelin raid along the east and southeast coasts with official admiralty word admitting some casualties. Simultaneous alerts reached American residents via ominous phone messages warning them to stay indoors and prepare for possible attacks as rumors spread of the airships being driven off before reaching land.
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London
England
Admiralty
Lando
M. x Shaler
Optmisaton
Son
Strange
Germany Must Act To Prevent Break With U S
June 6. The State Department has not begun encoding the president’s latest move to Germany. Officials expect a four to five hour coding period, with transmission anticipated in 48 hours. The note demands Germany’s assurance that the terms of the note be observed, leaving little room for quibbling.
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Washinstone
State Department
Germany
Ianderstood
United States
French Break German Hold At Souchez Sugar Mill
French forces storm Souchez outskirts near Arras and overpower German positions around the sugar mill. After three hours of fierce combat they push the defenders back and begin fortifying with heavier artillery while burying enemy dead and taking prisoners.
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Paris
Jane Sellars
Souchez
Eve Vine Describire
Arras
Germany
Torsial Pffett
Ab Jain
Wilson approves draft document before leaving White House
The full text will not be public until the government is certain the document is in the hands of the German foreign minister. The draft, translated into diplomatic language, was approved by President Wilson prior to his departure from the White House for his Saturday automobile ride.
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White House
Ge Jay Fe
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Bryan
Bern
Bern Foreign Office
Bernstorit
Meyer Gethard
Bertin
Aimee
Beks
President Wilson Turks to Mexican Situation
President Wilson will devote himself to the Mexican situation until a German reply arrives. The plan concerns Carranza and Provisional President Garza, awaiting Zapata and Villa’s delivery. Brazilian envoy reports a copy sent to Zapata while officials doubt Villa’s former secretary’s warning of Texas border disruption.
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Mexico
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Garza
Zapata
Villa
Vita
Texas
Thia
Couple Found Dead in Chicago Domestic Tragedy
Chicago reports the bodies of Leo Kaiminiska and Rose, his wife, found amid suspected domestic trouble. Police described the incident as a fatal domestic tragedy resulting from unresolved conflict. Both victims are identified with limited local details available.
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Chicago
Léo Kaiminiska
Rose
Cabinet Approves Wilsons Lusitania Reply for Berlin
Washington June 5 The cabinet approves a communicated reply to Germanys Lusitania death toll, to be dispatched by cable no later than Monday. The note reinforces strict accountability for war zone harms and demands adherence to prize rules by all powers and safe transfer of noncombatants before sinking ships.
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Germany
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Eply
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United States
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Lusiiania
Springfield Illinois Highways Fight Delays Bill and Levee Plans
Violent scenes erupted as the Illinois state highway commission faced charges of lobbying to defeat House Bill 575. Rep Bruce accused Speaker and Chairman Smejkal of delaying a Senate-passed pay measure for injuries to his daughter. The House also approved 450,000 for levees at Chanctown Mound City and Cairo and enacted several other bills including burial-place records and factory inspection restoration.
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Cairo
Campbell
King Constantine Suffer Relapse Says Courier
Athens reports King Constantine has not suffered a relapse and doctors will perform an operation. A specialist stated there will be no hurry in the procedure and the king will undergo surgery as advised.
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Athens
Chustantine
Banker and prohibition leader dies at sixty
Felik T and associates report the death today of T McWim ter, a banker and scholar described as a national leader of the prohibition party. He had been ill with a cold for a week before passing away in Indianapolis, Indiana. The notice notes his long involvement in reform efforts and the era's debates.
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Ang
Indianapolis
Ida
Germany Delicate Diplomatic Warning About US Break
Amsterdam dispatch says Berlin warns the American colony that diplomatic relations with the United States may be broken off within 48 hours and Americans should be ready to leave Germany. US official in London denies Berlin warnings and says no orders were given to warn the embassy. Reports note Germany’s concern over US Britain and Bulgaria in a tense global scene with cautious press commentary.
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London
iExchange Telegraph Company
Amsterdam
Berlin
Germany
United States
Wenblogtop
State Department
Eaid
Americs
Gerarda
Jumbled Report From City Streetcar Conductor Trial
A garbled article notes a streetcar conductor failing to understand a joke amid a police incident. It mentions trials on charges of unbecoming conduct and safety concerns, with references to various names and a 1916 convention of Pythian sisters drawing about 200 delegates.
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Cincinnati
Joe
Obpstein
Ten Brunsel
Jaiena
Galene
Vane
Robbers Loot Decker Post Office. Clerk Fires at Fleeing Band
Four men raided the Decker post office around 1:30 a.m. no cash was taken as the safe remained intact. Clerk Claude Montgomery fired at the escapees as they fled along the C and E tracks toward Vincennes. Investigators, led by federal agents, arrived to search for clues after stamps were scattered along the right of way. This marked the third post office robbery in the Decker area within thirty days, prompting intensified efforts to capture the robbers. William Ligonier, the Decker postmaster, commented on the ongoing investigation.
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Decker
Vincennes
Claude
Montgomery
Miei Thers
Claude Montgomery
Co. & BE
Mead
William Ligonier
Kaiser Attends Aibner And Gives A Toast
Berlin reports Kaiser Woheim arrived at the Austrian court and received a tremendous ovation from Austro German officers. He came to celebrate Arch Duke birthday and spoke at luncheon with many Americans and Germans, declaring the combined armies were sweeping toward victory.
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Frederick
Thalor
Przemyal
Romania to Remain Neutral Amid War Tensions
Berlin reports Romania has failed to join the conflict with Italy and remains neutral. Private advices indicate the threat of a Romanian invasion of Austria has been temporarily removed amid labor shortages in Bulgaria and surrounding areas.
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Jose
Roumania
Italy
Aoseis
Terme
Austria
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