Local theft and missing suspect search after bank fraud
Merchants report counterfeit or stolen checks tied to a Saturday night offense. A suspect, Fitzpatrick, vanished with his wife in an automobile. Police conduct a thorough search and say several checks were delayed reaching banks until Monday. A citizen saw a man matching the description at Vincennes Union Depot.
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Lily
Pitepatrida'e
Fitzpatrick
Vincehnes
Union Yepot
Vincennes
Makiig-A-Thoroqeh
Germans Prepare Long Range Bombardment of Paris
News reports from Paris and Berlin describe German long range guns firing at Paris and surrounding districts. The bombardment, using heavy siege batteries, indicates possible preparations for a major offensive. French aviators are scouting enemy positions while observers note shells falling within twenty miles of the capital.
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Paris
Theo Fiermans
Iris
Copeital
France
Souchez
War Costs England Estimated At 14.6 Million Daily
London reports the house of commons heard estimates that England has spent about 6.37 million dollars daily since the European war began and may double this figure to roughly 14.6 million dollars per day in total expenditures.
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London
England
House of Commons
Peace Propaganda In WashingtonJune 1 Report
Washington, D. C. June 1 The story notes ongoing efforts on peace messaging amid political debate. The report highlights government and press activity shaping public sentiment and foreign policy signals during the current period.
Democratic official retires amid party shifts and unrest
Fragmented read of a resignation note hints at Democratic shift in county leadership. The speaker references Godwin and Gary, mentioning doubt, crown, and pressure within the party. The text is garbled, but signals a formal departure affecting local politics and party cohesion.
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Georst Godwin
Shatyman
Brosbat Democratie
Amin
Godwin
Gary Ag
Eas
Fragmented quote on neutrality confusion from President Wilson
Ambiguous wartime note cites President Wilson addressing contradictory reports about America's neutrality. The quote references a foreign policy stance and a claim that the United States is the sole neutral nation, with unclear phrasing and attribution.
German Situation 5 More Hopeful
Washington reports President Wilson feels encouraged that pending negotiations between Germany and the United States may yield a peaceful outcome. Officials note optimistic signs from Berlin based on official and unofficial reports and discussions with German ambassador Count von Bernstorff.
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Roe
Washington
Wilson
Germany
Jan Amirebl
Loditabia
Wnoffla
Berlin
Drnton Meier Gerhard
Count Voernstorff
Gene
End of Strike Unclear as Chicago Transit Fails to Resume
Morning rush hours showed Chicago transit depending on fitness and steam lines with 14 06 conductors and motormen still on strike. Officials sought mediation, with state arbitration and mayoral talks ongoing, while elevated rail service remained uncertain and sporadic incidents occurred. Detectives investigated two men responsible for a fall from a fire escape as hundreds of strikebreakers moved from New York to Chicago to bolster operations.
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Chitega
America
Toway
Jompeay
Rompl
State Board of Arbitration
Can
Thompson
Agamemnon Sinks in Early War Action
The New York Times reports the battleship Agamemnon, one of Britain's large dreadnoughts, was sunk in late May by a German submarine. Crew and officers were paged. confirmation came via sources in London and officials, with censorship limiting official prints.
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New York Times
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Triumph
Agamemnon
London
Hag
Jpapera
Orduna
Supreme Court debates Webb Kenyon Act validity
Washington June decision questions the Webb Kenyon liquor law as unconstitutional in the Adams Express Co. case. Kentucky court of appeals held the act inapplicable, affecting interstate liquor transport into a dry county. The ruling centers on the act’s reach beyond commerce to state police powers and constitutional limits. A drowning incident in Indiana underlines ongoing hazards in coal mine areas.
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Baitne Suprema
Kentucky
Webb-Kenyon
Adams Express’ Co
Tennessee
Whitley
Key
Lucky
Kentuck Court of ‘Appeals
Tip Webb
Mob confronts mob violence in Winnaboro courthouse clash
In Winnaboro a white man and a black man were killed and five officers wounded as a mob attempted to seize the black prisoner Smith. Sheriff Hood and deputies guarded him when gunfire erupted, lasting about 16 minutes. Wounded were taken to a Columbia hospital as chaos spread.
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Winnaboro
Eisenhauer
Utes Smith
Hood
Smith
Lusitania inquiry to prove ship unarmed merchant vessel
London June 15 official inquiry into the sinking of the Lusitania opened today with Sir Edward Carson declaring the government will prove the liner was a peaceful merchant vessel not an auxiliary. He said evidence will show the torpedoing occurred without warning while Captain Turner denied carrying guns.
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London
Junie
Edward Carson
Carson
Board of Trade
Jareon
Admiralty
Rane Atlantic
Dinil Musk
Lifeilanta
Lawys
Lisitdnis
Wit Turner
Holland Holds Up Exports to Germany On Docks
Authorities report Dutch port officials detaining shipments bound for Germany amid a dispute. Consul General notes a temporary hold affecting cargo movements at Rotterdam docks, delaying trade and prompting talks between Netherlands and German authorities.
Bulgaria 44 Arms in America Reported to be Ordered
A telegraphic report from Rome says Bulgaria has placed a large order for arms and ammunition in the United States payable through a German bank, prompting discussions among officials this afternoon. The item notes a significant bilateral arms transaction amid European tensions.
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Hank Sage
Rome
Juno
Bulgaria
America
Indiana AtS Es WW Sle Traameat
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I.todfanngolfer
Frank Franch
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