Sinister Schemes Laid Bare In War Speech
United Press reports a Washington speech by President Wilken defending rights and sovereignty while denouncing German military aims and propagandists. The address warns of blood and suffering yet asserts resolve to preserve freedom, detailing alleged German plans and U boat threats amid wartime unity.
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United States
Germans Withdraw After Messines Ridge Victory
Reports from Unist Press describe British forces accelerating across the Messines ridge after initial gains near Ypres. German retreat deepens the position along the Lys river as observers anticipate potential evacuation of the triangle due to canal and river blockades.
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Messines
Lys
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Chinese Parliament Dismissed Amid Political Turmoil
London dispatch reports the Chinese parliament was unduly dismissed while a Pelin dispatch says the city’s police chief has accepted a post as premier and countersigned the dissolution order. The premier opposes the plan, blocking dissolution, with southern provinces refusing to recognize the president and civil war feared.
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United Press
London
Pelin
China
Brooklyn Sugar Plant Blast Leaves Dozens Dead in Williamsburg Fire
A massive explosion at the American Sugar Refining plant on Kent Avenue near South Third and Fourth streets in Williamsburg killed at least three and left sixty others feared buried or injured. Fireboats battled the blaze as ambulances and medical staff rushed to the scene around 12 16 this morning, with reports of clothing scorched and roofs blown off. Authorities probe the cause amid extensive structural collapse and chaotic scenes as hysterical residents and workers fought to escape the burning complex.
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American Sugar Refining Co
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Giashan
Guardsmen to stay in state units through summer
Washington dispatch says the general staff weighs keeping middle western national guard regiments in state mobilization posts until heat in the south passes. Current plan targets a border move around August 1, but some fear sending northern troops into the south would be risky in mid summer.
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Middle Western National Guard
America and Japan straighten differences
A garbled United States dispatch notes efforts to resolve tensions between America and Japan. The fragment references misunderstandings and a call for clarifications, with vague mentions of viewers, outfits, and payments. The text is incomplete and corrupted.
Liberty Bell Appeal Noted in Local Report
fragmented text mentions Liberty Bell related plea, Philadelphia context, and scattered names. unclear details, but indicates a local note about liberty and civic symbols. appears to reference a public appeal or related discussion without clear action or dates.
Joseph Riley Dies at Daughter's Home in Indianapolis
Joseph Riley, eighty two, died Wednesday night at his daughter's home in Indianapolis, where he had been living with Misses Katherine and Josephine Riley. He was a native of Ireland who came to the United States as a youth and is survived by five children, including Mrs. Charles Summers of this city, and Josephine Riley, Katherine Riley, James Riley, and Thomas Riley of Indianapolis. The body will be taken to St John’s Cemetery after arriving by the E. and I. train Friday noon for burial.
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Indianapolis
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Riey
Relund
United States
Charles Summers
Josephine
James
Thomas Riley
Washington
St. John’s Cemetery
Supremacy of American Air and Sea Highlighted
Howard E. Cotta told a subcommittee of the Senate Military Affairs Committee that U S victory hinges on supremacy in air and naval tech. He urged turning national resources to win Allied air superiority through aeroplanes and submarines as the greatest service to the nation.
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Howard E. Cotta
Senate Military Affairs Committee
United States
Collin
Brutal Aerial Attacks Shape London City Elections
Fragmentary report notes a harsh aerial assault on London, linking it to local election concerns. It mentions a registration hoard and city election processes amid the confusion.
London Bombing Toll Rises From German Raid
June 14 London reports confirm Germany's fourth air raid in weeks, killing 90 and wounding 600 in the city. Fiveteen planes formed the squadron, with one brought down. total deaths reach seven, injuries seven, as an explosion hits a subway near a station. No military damage found in central London.
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Han Exchequer Honat Law
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Fonvacien
Thong Fi Londen
Pershing Welcomed by Camden CP Deputies
Report from Camden details Pershing's welcome by local police deputies as tension rises over French affairs. The article notes Matai was suspended and the American commander praised with vows of continued vigilance. Premier Raber and Vaviant View advocate no peace while France pursues a hard line to the bitter end.
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Ercasion
France
Gary man dies after thumb bite during fight
Max Kodovinac died from infection after a thumb bite during a fight with another man. Blood poisoning set in, ending his life.
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Gary- Max Kodovinac
Registration Confusion Delays City Election Rules
The registration board in session at the courthouse construed the law to exempt Washington voters in the city election from registering, while still requiring it for the constitutional convention vote. The interpretation states that residents of some city classes need not register for city elections, but registration is needed for the constitutional vote. Officials warned registration remains necessary for broader ballots, with ongoing debates and a count of voters re registering before the constitution election.
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Mieidsteredt
Only Thirteen Of Senior Class Complete School
Only thirteen of the senior class finished the school year while the remainder enlisted. Those who served in the country were honored the same as graduates. Exercises occurred Wednesday afternoon in the college chapel. Arthur Judson Brown of New York City delivered the address.
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Arthur Judson Brown
New York City
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