Admiralty confirms Hampshire sunk by mine or torpedo
London learns that Lord Kitchener and staff perished as the cruiser Hampshire blew up off the Orkneys. Admiralty reports search parties found drowned bodies and one car sized boat, with little chance of survivors due to high seas and lack of shore reach. Crowds in Whitehall await formal confirmation amid wartime shock and questions about escort and safeguards.
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Admiralty
Lomion
Sune
Pulicc Vomsterhation
Lord Kitchener
Hampshire
Orkney Islands
White Hall
Kutelner
Washington's dry town sale fight drags on tense election
The article reports ongoing local option contest in Washington with Joseph J Gordon’s galpon closure and pending judge decisions. A hearing is set for Friday in Martin district, while authorities prepare for a trial amid expected crowds and legal maneuvers. Italian losses cited as 40,000 from Austro-Hungarian offensive. Hungarian prisoners stated as 2,010.
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Joserht J. Gordon
Tong Washington
Fabius Gwin
Ita
Gordon
Liz
Martin
Ed Mattingly
Indishapolis
Palisa
President of China Reported Dead
An unofficial report from Tokyo says Yuan Shikai, president of China, has died after a sudden illness. A semi official Peking newspaper echoed the claim. Shi Kai is listed as vice president with a succession note pending.
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China
United Press
Tokyo
Japan
Yuan Shi Cai
Yuanina
Tonashington
D.C
Shi Kai
Tornado Sweeps Arkansas Killing Dozens Across State
A series of tornadoes struck Arkansas yesterday afternoon causing widespread devastation. Deaths were reported in Judsonia Heber Springs Cabot Hot Springs Morris plantation Greenland and Dallas county with North Arkansas hardest hit. Communication lines are down and the death toll and injuries are expected to rise as rescue work continues.
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Little Neck Ark
Arkaneas
Judsonia
White County
Heber Springs
Lark
Dallas County
Cabot
Hot Springs
Morrisltan
Greenland
Wishington County
North Arkansas
O'Clotk
Tornado Toll Rising Across Southwest Regions
Reports from Wyong Arkansas dated June 6 indicate extensive damage from a southwest tornado across sections within fifty miles. Details say the toll is mounting as more sections report destruction and casualties.
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United Press
Wyong, Ark
Ffty
Miles
Prosperity for Farmers Recalled Prices and Warnings
Poultry and produce prices rise with 25 cents per spring chicken and 36 cents per pound eggs cited by Michel Lundergan. The piece recalls 1912 warnings from Calamity Jim Watson and Leary Bland about Wilponia policies harming farm values.
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Michel Lundergan
Mr. Lundergan
the Democrat
Jim Watson
Leary Bland
Tornado Ravages Arkansas Mississippi Area Toward Southwest
Mortality reported with dozens killed and thousands injured as a tornado swept through Arkansas and Mississippi last night. Dispatches confirm extensive property damage across the affected region and numerous injuries.
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Arkansas
Finrth
Memphis
Tenn
Mississippi
Japan Demands May Draw Attention in Plank
United Press report notes Japan’s demands on China and open door policy may influence the Republican platform. Senators Lodge and Horah planned to draft a declaration denouncing Democrats for letting American prestige wane without protest. In a separate item, jurors found Thomas Capello guilty of murdering Police Chief Robert T. Hill in Lesser, sentencing him to life in prison.
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Cimigo
Japan
Demas
China
Orient
Lodge
Horah
Democratic Party
Benson
Thomas Capello
Robert T. Hill
Lesser
Capello
Paroled After Nearly Fourteen Years
Samuel Baker of Knox county was paroled by Governor Ralston Thoday after a two to four year burglary sentence. Baker was sentenced September 17, 1902.
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Ray County
Toro
United Press
Indianapolis
Ind
Jane
Sanuel Baker
Knox County
Sears
Ralston Thoday
Baker
Republican Convention Opens in Chicago Tomorrow
The Republican convention will convene in Chicago tomorrow with a temporary organization and committees formed. Senator Warren G. Harding will serve as temporary chairman and deliver an address. The slate form may be reported later, and balloting is not expected Friday. The United Press wire will provide a complete day-by-day account from the convention hall.
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Chicago
Warren G. Harding
United Press
Oho Pe
Ake He Oe
Ale Gtk" Ite
Progressive delegates pressed for Roosevelt nomination in split party
Fragmented notes show Hines and Perkins discussing progressive support for Theodore Roosevelt as the only viable candidate. The Mississippi delegation signals no second choice, while insiders weigh Hughes and three party options as Republicans fret over unity and a Roosevelt third-party bid.
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Mississippi
Perkins
Hughes
United Party
Roosevelt
Ae Thiva
Sun
Eollares
Torward
Baldive
Wilns
Willimthess
Hemenway Elected National Committeeman in Indiana Delegation
Former United States Senator James Ay Hemenway of Boonville was unanimously elected national committeeman by Indiana's delegation for the party. Fred J. Sims of Frankfort was chosen as Indiana's representative on the platform committee with State Chairman Hays Vaschagen leading the delegation. Fred Joss of Indianapolis served as secretary and Will G. Irwin of Columbus as treasurer.
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United Press
Chiragse
United States
James Ay Hemenway
Boonville
Indiana
Toflay
Fred 4. Sims
Frankfort
Ingiana
Hays Vaschagen
Fred Joss
Indianapolis
Will G. Irwin
Columbus
Roosevelt Would Support Wood for Republican Nomination
New York hears Theodore Roosevelt would back General Leonard Wood for the Republican nomination if his name is presented at the convention. The story notes a general conversation and mentions a county commissioners' meeting discussing a highway contract bid. Joel Ryan bid $7,616, Mussel Man $7,837, Elkanah Mien $7,398.
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NEW York Hears Teddy
Wood
New York
Theodore Roosevelt
Leonard , Wood
Nate
Ryan
Thomas Fleener
Joel Ryan
Elkanah Mien
Alaska Mineral Resources Highlighted Amid Street Crossing
A fragment outlines Alaska mineral resources and a street crossing reference, noting twelve field this year and mentioning Lautotat pate. Details are unclear due to OCR damage.
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Lautotat Pate
The
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Alaska
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