Figures Refute Claims on German Submarine Losses
Paris reports the German submarine campaign waning as French minister Georges Leyguene states in a naval committee that sinkings by allies exceed German output. He cites a table showing monthly German losses and allied successes, crediting coordinated Allied navies and resolute crews for reducing threats.
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Georges Leyguene
Naval Committee of
Chamber of Deputies
Ageny
Levguese
Reichstag
von Cipelle
Milnister
Washington plans to speed naturalization under new law
Washington May 13 In cooperation with army officials plans are prepared to enforce the new citizenship act for aliens now in the national service and awaiting naturalization. Officials report 180461 among those who declared intention to become citizens and 48722 certified for service, with cantonment officers aiding in locating eligible men and guiding applications.
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Washington
Army
The
of Labor
Wilson
United States
Ovast Ge
Allens
Crowder
Forging Strong Chain of Evidence Testimony in War Labor Case
Chicago May 13 A recalled trial reveals John Pyra of Franklin New Jersey testifying that a World Workers of the World representative promised protection to evade the draft if they would aid a conspiracy to disrupt war plans. Letters between Avila and Haywood were read amid defense objections.
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Chicago
John Pyra
Franklin, J
Industrial Workers of the World Today
Avilla
Newdeveey
Massachusetts
New York
Franklin
Toston
William D. Haywood
George F Vanderveer
Iain
Packer's Son-in-Law May Be Sedition
Chicago May 18 Count James Minotto son-in-law of Louis F. Swit the packer was taken into custody by deputy U S marshals on a presidential warrant ordering his internment Attorney General Gregory authorized the issuance of the presidential for the internment of Minotto under the person relating to Washington May 13 action followed Labor Department deportation refusal after debate Minotto discussed with Australian officials en route to a War conference German raider attacked a British transport on which the Australian premier had previously sailed Fergus Falls Paul included as wounded in Canadian casualty list
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Chicago
James Minotto
Louis F. Swit
Packer
United States
Gregory
Minotto
Presson
Aiden
Thomas Fer
Australia
Butte and Superior Win Big Point in Separation Suit
The case involves the Minerals Separation corporation and the Butte & Superior Mining company over patent use in mineral processing. The federal district court decision, written by Judges Hunt and Ross with Morrow concurring, held the process did not infringe under Hyde precedent, while allowing an appeal to the Supreme Court on royalty damages. The ruling delays substantial funds and assets as the litigation continues, with circulatory implications for the parties.
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Superior Mining Comy
Federal District
Pourquin
Minn
Butte & Superior
United States
Supreme Court
William H. Hunt
Ross
Morrow
Minerals Separation Corporation
United States Supreme Court
Feelings Run High In Butte Over Appeal Ruling
News from Butte reports relief after the Minerals Separation company lofted out in the San Francisco circuit court of appeals in its suits against the Butte & Superior company over infringement of tents on the oil flotation process. The decision potentially releases money deposited to secure claims allied to the dispute, a relief many in the district anticipate.
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Butte
Minerals Separation Company
Circuit Court of Appeals
San Francisco
Trutte & Sue Perio Company
Butte & Superior Company
Reverend Bennett to Camp Lewis for Reserve Training
The Rev G G Bennett will travel to Camp Lewis Tacoma Washington to spend his month’s vacation as a voluntary forestry worker. A male chorus of 10 000 will parade near the depot brigade Friday afternoon and sing war songs learned in three weeks under Robert Llosa. Weather: Montana partly cloudy and cooler Tuesday with possible showers Tuesday night and Wednesday.
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Tacoma
Wash
Depot Brigade
Robert ‘Llosa
G. G. Bennett
Episcopal Church
Great Fr Mont
Volunt Forestory
London Likes Our Huskies In War News Report
London headlines praise American troops and the Allied effort as morale rises. The dispatch notes observers admire the U S and British coordination, with mentions of Dunkirk operations and air force activities near Ostend docks. A stray incident in Albany describes J. Gray surrendering a horse to police, citing need for confidence and horse sense.
Denial Evoked by Ottawa Report on American Army Use
A Canadian Ottawa report, disputed by Baker and H British, says American troops may join with French and British forces on the Western Front but not until a fully equipped, organized army is ready. Washington officials note two schools of strategy and expect heavy mobilization in summer with more than two million men possibly moving to France or in training.
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Ams Frew
Ottawa
Helliah
Oztown
Director of Information For
Canada
Kadien Prem
Hiited
Gerwit
Western Front
Heltah
Stratez
Mast
Lloyd Geore
France
Aix
Experts Anticipate Turning Movement On Western Front
The Associated Press reports Germany has not yet launched a major offensive as of March 21. Local actions occur but no decisive shift. Haig notes German artillery north of Serre. Analysts doubt Hebuterne area will be the springboard for a new drive toward Arras. In Mesopotamia, British forces push up the Tigris, capturing Birkut and advancing about 20 miles north.
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Associated Press
Germany
West Front
Warering
Haig
Serre
Thia
Albert
Hebuterne
Arras
Aniago
Stern Realtane
Mesopotamia
Tigris
Birkut
Mille
Ety
Alarm Clock Trick Delights American Gunners in France
An American soldier used a pocket alarm clock hidden under his arm to trigger German gunfire by wiring it to a trench wire. The tactic drew heavy fire, allowing U S troops to rest and laugh at the Germans’ costly misdirection. Another American patrol seized German street signs after routing a lone guard, signaling a clever ruse on the Western Front.
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Associated Press
France
Fritz
Waals
Gecaz
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