Jands Concerts Amid Warfront Rest Periods
Paris May 10 Associated Press describes soldiers and bands mixing at the front. Musicians, masked and marching with combatants, perform martial tunes despite gas fears, with bands from Arras and Vienna sharing duties. The piece recounts shells, stretcher bearers, and occasional battlefield bravery tied to the music’s endurance.
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Paris
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Bandai-' Arras
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Telfaige
Symmen
Andy
Arey
Marselisise
Este
Iepe
What the Dutch Are Doing on the High Seas
The Hague May 10 official figures show the Netherlands merchant fleet in December 1915 numbered 787 ships totaling 769,870 net register tons with 397 steamships and 890 sailing vessels. Compared with end of 1914 the fleet grew as 1315 steamships and 26 other vessels totalling 71,011 net register tons were lost, sold, or broken, offset by newly built ships. The war’s marked effects are visible in these tonnage changes and ship movements.
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the Hague
The
Ship Building Surges In England In 1915
Lloyds Register shows 1915 additions to UK register with 656 steamers and 152 sailing vessels. Removals include 741 steamers and 434 sailing ships. Total vessels on Dec 31: 12 776 steamers and 8 021 sailing ships. New steamers built 377, plus 61 new sailing ships and 75 other additions.
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Associated Press
London
Lloyd's Register of Shipping
United Kingdom
Carpies
Ing
United States
Two Albania Ports Grow in Trade Potential
In Bulgaria on May 10 occupation by Austro Hungarians of Durazzo Avlona and their seizure shift focus to Albania ports. Exports and imports at Durazzo fell in 1914 due to the war while Avlona trade remains similar. Durazzo ships export timber cereals olive oil with most value going to Austria and Italy. Avlona also shows Austrian Italian interests. Industry in Albania was limited prior to war with small factories closing. Prospective rail links and mines could open Albania, linking Durazzo Avlona with interior regions and Montenegro improving port importance.
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Montenegro
Wars Expenses Across Nations During 19th to 20th Century
Paris reports that European wars from 1800 to 1914 cost about 63.9 billion francs, with Napoleon's 15 years raising France’s debt, Crimean costs for Britain and Austria quoted, and Japan and Russia incurring large sums in later conflicts. The piece notes wartime strains on English golf clubs as professionals join the front and clubs disband or convert land for agriculture.
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Associated Press
Paris
Europe
Edmond Thery
Naspoleon
France
Talyrussia
Denmark
Austria
Germany
Turkey
Russia
Japan
Chinese Parliament to Convene in August
Associated Press reports Peking plans August 1 as the opening date for the formal Chinese parliament. Li Yuan was among officials at a recent meeting examining election laws and qualifications, with primary elections expected before a 30 day period to finalize arrangements. The assembly is expected in Peking, not Nanking, amid unsettled revolts and provincial loyalties. Cabinet aims for two meetings weekly, with a three hour limit per session.
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Tuan Chi Jui
Li Yuan Uns
Than Chi Tui
Hai Shin Chang
Nanking
China
Yuan Shi Kai
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