Zeppelins Hit English Coast Kill Fifteen and Wound Dozens
Zeppelins attacked the northeast coast of England last night, killing fifteen and wounding many as fires broke out from bombs. The London official statement calls it the most fatal air raid to date and notes a third attack in just over two weeks.
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Tokyo protests anti Japanese moves by the Chinese
June reports from a Japanese news agency say Tokyo delivered a protest to Beijing over anti Japanese sentiment in China. China’s discontent with Japan’s conduct in negotiations led to boycotts of Japanese goods and reports of anti Japanese agitation spreading in southern China. British and Russian volunteers reportedly dispersed an anti Japanese riot in Hankow for their own protection.
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FRAINMEN'S BIL FAILS IN ILLINOIS
Springfield June 16 Organized labor met final defeat in its fight for legislation limiting freight train length. The McGloon seventy five car bill failed for consideration after Chicago representative Smith warned that failure to act could trigger a massive railroad strike in Illinois.
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Town University star wins conference scholastic athletic medal
Herman von Lackum star basketball and baseball player at the University of Town was awarded the conference medal for scholastic and athletic ability. The article also notes various war dispatches from Italy with details on Italian and Austrian positions near Gorizia and Podgora.
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University of Town
Lusitania First Fast Steamer To Be Torpedoed
London, June 16. The inquiry into the sinking of the Lusitania resumed with Alfred Booth of Cunard testifying. He explained economizing on boilers, noted no known torpedo damage at speeds under fourteen knots, and described wireless limits and captain Turner’s discretion for arrival time. He cited newspaper reports for passenger warning details.
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Cost of living climbs past 1913 figures in new govt study
Washington June 16 The cost of living is higher than ever in the United States per government statistics and rises each year. In 1914 the annual cost of filling market baskets for the average working man’s family was 6.68 dollars more than 1913 and 800.48 dollars higher than 1907, as announced by the Federal Bureau of Labor Statistics after its latest price survey.
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Bryan Seeks U S Mediation Peace in The Causeless War
Former Secretary Bryan in a statement on The Causeless War predicts a historic peace opening for the United States. He urges an international conference to reform international law, stresses neutral rights, and calls the U S to model patience and restraint while advocating mediation and end to hostilities.
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Zeppelin Is Critically Ill at Stuttgart
A dispatch from Amsterdam reports Count Zeppelin, inventor of the famous German airship, seriously ill with bronchitis and confined to bed in Stuttgart. The count could not keep an appointment to visit imperial headquarters.
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Degrees Awarded At University Of Pensa Commencement
The University of Pensa in Philadelphia conferred multiple degrees at its 169th commencement. Honoraries were given as well as 894 degrees in course and certificates across medicine law dentistry general science and veterinary medicine. Separate dispatch notes recruitment shifts in London and Amsterdam report draft preparation timelines.
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Demarest Slashes Wife and Self in Chicago
Calvin Demar Demarest, once national amateur billiard champion, attacked his wife with a razor then slashed his throat. His mother was cut on the hand trying to restrain him. Both were hospitalized in serious condition. Demarest not badly hurt and taken to the House of Correction infirmary. Authorities cite a possible nervous breakdown.
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Tal Academy Officers Resent Daniels Probe
Annapolis Md dhine 16 whieely at the nuval acadet expressed resentment at the necessity for a vaunt of Inquiry such as was appointed by Secretary Daniels to p destigate irregularities in naval ACadery examinations was brought out in today s lustimony before the court Lieutenant K FE Manly aide to Superintendent Wy PF Fullam and Lieutenant Commander J T Tompe kins end of the department of physics declares they had heard such AXprees long.
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Truce Ends Big Strike in Carmen After Night of Talks
An agreement was reached after an all-night session among city council mediators and arbitration committees. A sliding wage scale will be submitted by the companies to settle the dispute and end the large strike in Carmen.
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CARS RESUME OPERATIONS AT NOON ON ALL LINES
Chicago June 16 The Chisago street car strike will be settled by arbitration after an all night session with Mayor Thompson's peace committee. Regular schedules on all lines resumed at noon. Concessions include eliminating first trippers, limiting nine hour shifts, and wage protections. Officials foresee service restoration within 24 hours after the conference ends.
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Postponement of Chicago 600 Mile Auto Derby Draws Protest
Chicago Automobile Club postpones the first 600 mile auto derby at Speedway Park for a week amid Chicago surface and elevated traction strike disruptions. Officials fear conditions may not normalize before June 19 and consider shifting to June 24 at 10 a m while defending out of town patron interests. Signed by Referee Harry Visiting.
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Carranza General Dies of Wounds After Battle
Thefonso Vasquez, once Carranza commander at Nueva Laredo, died near Monterey from wounds from last Saturday’s engagement at Seamore. A telegram from Monterey reported Ville forces were defeated at Teamole near Paredon, Nuevo Leon, with troops fleeing, leaving casualties and prisoners as Carranza troops march toward Teon.
Nebraskan Torpedo Evidence Reported By Officials
Washington reports naval experts found metal fragments on the American steamship Nebraskan supporting the conclusion it was torpedoed rather than striking a mine. The evidence was forwarded with a complete report by Ambassador Page from Vendon. DELAY THAW TRIAL New York June 10 Supreme Court Justice Mendrick adjourned the jury trial of Harry K Thaw to determine his sanity until Tuesday next pending appeals by the state.
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German Army Agent Meyer-Gerhard Identified in US
Washington June 16 charges claim Dr Anton Meyer-Gerhard who had safe conduct to return to Germany bore the name of Dr Alfred Meyer chief of the German army supply department and secretly bought munitions in the United States. The state department will investigate. An alternate version says the two men Meyer and Meyer-Gerard may have traveled to Christiania. Further inquiry will occur.
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