Allied Aviators Sweep Sky As TNT Plant Blast Rocks Oakdale
A TNT explosion at the Aetna Chemical Company plant in Oakdale near Pittsburgh kills 170 and injures 400 or more. A second blast at 1:53 PM hit the TNT department building. Rescue teams rush doctors and nurses from Pittsburgh. Red Cross units mobilize. cause under inquiry.
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United Press Bulletin
Pittsburg
T.N. T
Aetna Chemical Company
Oakdale
Here
T. N. T. Department
Allies claim over one hundred enemy planes destroyed
Paris reports violent fighting north and south of Avi, with German raids near Menigs and Paris. May 17 to May 18 see summer weather across battlefields as air battles persist and infantry activity remains limited to raids and patrol clashes.
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Rome
Paris
Mensiges
Four-de-Paris
Open Top Cars to Haul Ohio Wagon Mine Coal
J B Dugan of the Ohio Public Utilities Commission was assured at the railroad director general office that open top cars will be available for hauling coal from Ohio wagon mines. Wagon mines had been closed indefinitely due to lack of cars.
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Washington
J. B. Dugan
Ohio Public Utilities Commission
Director General of Railroads
Ohio
Dugan
Tallest U S Army Man Don R Frazier Killed in France
Don R Frazier of Boscobel Wisconsin famed as the tallest man in the U S Army at six feet seven and a half inches and 210 pounds has been killed in France during battle. Also notes that Tibetan monks still print by carved wooden blocks as in centuries past.
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Boscobel
Wis
Don R. Frazier
United States Army
France
Tibet
Buy at Home Campaign Promotes Local Trade in Athens
Educational campaign launches with cartoons and articles outlining ten reasons to support Athens merchants. Emphasizes keeping money local, mutual patronage, community spirit, job creation, and patriotism tied to buying from home merchants.
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Athens
Commonwealth
Sinn Fein leaders arrested in Ireland amid German intrigue probe
Dublin reported Edward Cevalera Arthur Griffith Countess Markievicz Darrell Figgis Herbert Mellows and others were rounded up by government agents last night. Field Marshal French posted a proclamation citing treasonable communication with Germany and pledging strict measures to curb the plot. Edward Shortt accepted responsibility with French, noting only a small Irish faction is involved.
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Dublin
Edward Cevalera
Arthur Griffith
Countess Markievicz
Darrell Figgis
Herbert Mellows
Dillon and
Hayes
Sinn Fein
Field Marshal
French
Ireland
Germany
Edward Shortt
Curtis Aircraft Output in First War Year Reported
Buffalo New York May 18 Curtis Airplane and Motors Corporation reports it manufactured and delivered 2 209 airplanes in the first year of the war up to April 1.
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United Press
Buffalo
N. Y
Curtis Airplane and Motors Corporation
Athens Memorial Day Program Plans Parade and Ceremonies
Memorial Day exercises will proceed as usual with a combined effort from secret organizations. President Wilson calls Memorial Day a day of prayer and discourages amusement like ball games. Athens residents are urged to donate car use to help participants who cannot walk in the parade.
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Athens
Wilson
Licensed To Marry Emmett Noon in Glouster
Emmett Noon 18 a miner and Marguerite Gibbs 16, both of Glouster, obtained license to wed. The notice records their ages and occupations in the Ohio town.
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Emmett Noon
Miner, Glouster
Marguerite Gibbs
Glouster
Expected American Offensive in France Next Spring
United Press War Expert predicts about 1.5 million American troops in France by year’s end. Training with French and British veterans delays independent action, but mounting pressure could push for a major offensive this summer or next spring under General Foch.
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Foch
France
Army Camp Pamphlet Offensive Authorized by Assembly
Columbus Ohio May 18 A counter offensive against Russelism and countless otherisms non flooding army camps with pamphlets was authorized by the Presbyterian General Assembly today. Financial support was pledged the American Bible and the American Tract Societies to do this work. It was reported that since the war began 2 231 000 Bibles and 3 600 000 tracts had been put into military camps by these organizations.
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Columbus
Ohio
Presbyterian General Assembly
American Bible
American Tract Societies
Masons pledge wheat abstinence at Dayton anniversary
More than 1000 Masons in Dayton pledge to avoid wheat as far as possible until the next harvest to support the food administration. The pledge coincides with the fortieth anniversary of John W. Durst joining Dayton Lodge of Masons.
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Dayton
Masonic Order
John W. Durst
Dayton Lodge of Masons
Water Service Cuts Off Sunday For West Washington Area
The city Service Department warns of a water outage Sunday from 6:30 a.m. in a zone including West Washington Street from Lancaster to West, Maple, Pratt, Cemetery, and West State streets. The main will be cut on West State to install a new pump, and water should be drawn off until Monday morning. Also notes travel and visits: Mrs. J W Grover heads to Camp Sheridan, and Miss Ethel Brown returns from London with her nephew Lyle Brown visiting Columbus.
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the Service Department of
the City
West Washington Street
Lancaster Street
Maple Street
Pratt Street
Cemetery Street
West State Sreet
West State Street
J. W. Grover
Montgomery
Ala
Camp Sheridan
Ethel Brown
London
Lyle Brown
Columbus
Raymond C. Brown
War drama recounts air combat over Lorraine May 16
Washington officials say Captain Peterson sent two German planes to destruction within a minute in the Lorraine sector while awaiting a French general and preparations for deception measures for American flyers. One aircraft burned, the other crumpled as it fell.
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United Press
Washington
Lorraine
Peterson
Mount Holyoke College to be self supporting in vegetables
South Hadley Mass May 18 Mount Holyoke College plans to become self supporting for vegetables through student farmers. The college estimates annual needs at 2000 bushels of potatoes and 5000 cans each of corn beans and tomatoes. Girl farmers plant gardens to meet the demand.
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South Hadley
Mass
Mount Holyoke College
East
Arrival of American Troops Forces German Drive
London reports a steady stream of American reinforcements flying into France as the Allies brace for a major German offensive. British officials say Americans will gain experience and contribute to Allied reserves, with air fighting boosting Allied leverage as Germany accelerates preparations. The assessment notes German gains are delayed by Allied responses, and the summer ahead will be tense.
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United Press
London
France
Brit.ish
Germany
Bravery Acknowledged as Crowns Tally May Battles
May 17 report notes over thirty crowns awarded for bravery in Picardy. General Haig says intense mutual artillery duels occurred near Givenchy and Rebecq with continued hostile fire in Hazebrouck and Ypres sectors.
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London
Givenchy
Rebecq
Haig
Hazebrouck
Ypres
Casualties Reported by Pershing List
The public list outlines five categories of losses and statuses: three killed in action, three dead of wounds, four missing in action, five wounded severely, and two wounded slightly. It also notes one wounded whose severity is unknown and two previously unreported missing.
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Washinon
Pershing
Tlon
Fra May 17 Official Communique Reports Limited Fighting
The American army communique says fighting today involved limited scouting and intermittent artillery fire. Increased activity occurred north of Tour in Lorrai, with no major engagements reported.
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Fra
Tour
Lorrai
German and Austrian Leaders Discuss War Peace Hopes
Count Von Hertling says in Budapest interview he believes the west front will hasten a speedy end to the war but warns that a world peace league seems unlikely while nations fight for existence. Emperor Wilhelm and Emperor Karl consider a basic alliance concept as talks continue. May 18 Amsterdam report notes low optimism for a broader peace.
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Count von Hertling
Budapest
Arest
West Front
Germany
Austria
Wilhelm
Karl
Amsterdam
Japanese letter-carriers receive pay raise announcement
Labor unions in Sweden will be tempted to organize rural workers. Peterboro city teamsters will receive five dollars a day.
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Sweden
Peterboro
Can
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