British forces report gains and German retreats in France
The British expeditionary force in France reports gaining trenches north of La Bassee and capturing prisoners. German retreats are admitted north of Ypres, with Allied forces continuing to press along the Loiret region and near Arras amid heavy artillery duels and ongoing engagements across the front.
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France
War Department
Richebourg-Lavang
Paris
French War Office
la Bassee
Ville Sur
Lourbe
Silly Wood
Belgium
Riser Canal
Ont
Arras
Loirette
Ville-au-Bois
Herry-au-Hac
Ville Sur Tourbe
Braxk
Ailly
Stwo
Battalloga
ToHlowa i
Het Sas
Wanal
Rurat Feerman
Arran
Itia
Lorette
Bally
Uegronna
Berlin
Germany
Ypres
Sas
Istain
Neuse Chapelle
Ablain
Neuville
Dover
Calais
Dubyei
Njargola
Czekiszki
Niemen River
Siriampol
Gadiiew
Jacka
Amana
Courtland
Takea River
Vistula
Uong
Sambor
Stry
Stanistau
San
Russians claim gains and Austrians advance on Galicia front
Reports from Petrograd and London describe renewed fighting near Jarislau Priemyat and Shavii with Russian advances and a retreat. An Austrian official statement notes land gains around Drebobcz and Drohobycz as fronts shift toward the upper Dnester. Russian successes are claimed on multiple sectors, while German and Austro-Hungarian forces press near Grodzi and the banks of the Braath.
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Jarislau
Priemyat
Petrograd
Louden
Gallen
Tatiariva
Praey
Rumhuv
Gosimmana
Wentern Fontin
Qffaira
Hector
Depperte
Satorrapie
Jane Laas
Turme
Severil
Grodzi
London
Galicia
Wied
Galela
Lembee
Dnester
Drohobez
Frigate Constellation Sails On Last Voyage
Norfolk May 17 historic frigate Constellation leaves navy yard for Newport Ro in tow of a naval tug in what officials call her last voyage. The ship previously towed from Newport to Baltimore for the Star Spangled Banner event and narrowly avoided wreck near Thimble Shoal during a gale while returning down the bay.
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Norfolk
Constellation
Navy Yard
Newport Ro
Set
Ineas
Newport
Baltimore
Thimble Shoal
Two Children Killed in Zeppelin Bombing at Calais
Calais May 17. A German air raid from the channel dropped bombs on quarters of US Jars last night killing two children and wounding one woman. Property damage was slight. The Zeppelin disappeared toward the sea after the raid.
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Calais
Paris
Channel
Turks Massacre Armenian Christians at Van reported
London dispatch cites Russian consul in Urmia dated May 2 claiming 6000 Armenians killed at Van and Turks and Kurds attacking Armenian defense with urgent calls for help. Many driven from homes. no confirmation from U.S. State Department.
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Londen
Van
Armenia
Turkey
London
Urumiak
Perala
Stadda
Italy Prepared for War Amid Trieste Uprising
Riots erupt in Trieste as Austria tensions rise across the kingdom. A crowd mostly women clashes with governor Baron Friesvekin’s gendarmes, tearing banners and fighting back. Authorities report deaths and widespread property damage as imperial symbols are burned amid the unrest.
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Rome
tVia
Paria
Lubor Hag
Triest Austia
Nertur
Squtaremm
Baron Friesvekin
Josiph
Bewuse Ubon
Tdex Razionale Wispitih
Odd Ingwikd
Moyer and Associates Escape Prosecution
A nolle prosequi was entered today in the Western Federation of Miners case at Baraga County Circuit Court. Judge O Brien granted the order on motion by Prosecutor Wool Galbraith. The outcome follows a year of indictments for conspiracy linked to violence during the copper strike.
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Moser
Froughtan County
Po Obrin
Baraga County
Clicut
Lanse
Woof Galbrath
Boughton
Venta
Lbe
Aspe
Clasa
Houghton Midh Dia
Masa Meeling
Ecawin Polkinghorne
John Groffe
Arthur Davis
Joshua Coon
State Supreme Court
Steve Parrich
Seeberville
Theopper Miness
Carson
Charles Mover
Brien Enterme
Nolle Proseaul
Western Federation of Miners
Hancock Mich
Vice President's War Speech Sparks Debate in Tallahassee
In Tallahassee, Vice President Marshall argues voting against war is possible for women while praising Wilson's diplomacy after the Lusitania incident. She stresses readiness to sacrifice family if war comes and claims immigration questions may be settled by Europe’s war, as devastated states need citizens at home.
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Tallahassee
Marshall
Wilson
Lusitania
Atay
Europe
Myr
Marshal
Change for Worse for King of Greece
Paix May 17 The condition of King Constantine of Greece has become more serious with higher fever and restlessness. Athens dispatch reports his temperature at 102 degrees Fahrenheit, pulse 113, respiration 22. The king has been ill for more than a week and a recent bulletin notes the cold has worsened.
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Paix
Constantine
Greece
Athens
Tondon
Diopatch
Atlanta Police Seek Next Chiefs Convention Host
Police Chief James L. Beavers heads to Cincinnati for the annual International Association of Chiefs of Police convention as Atlanta’s police board invites all chiefs to select the city to host their 191 convention.
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Police
James L. Beavers
International Association of Police Chiefs
Cincinnal
Ohio
Police Board of Commissioners of
Atlanta
Severs
Police Board
Atlante
British title yielded by Sir Edgar Speyer
A London May 17 report on Sir Edgar Speyer resigning his privy councillorship and seeking the revocation of his baronetcy amid nine months of newspaper charges of disloyalty and attacks by public figures. The Globe accuses Speyer of influencing Britain’s policy while neutralization measures were in force. Speyer, born in New York, later led Speyer Brothers in London and had long dealings with British royalty finance and planning.
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London
Su Ederspeser
Asquith
Iso
Ddwar
Lobe Inwn
Edgara Leite
Naither
Edgar Por Yarrnest
Ganneil
Germany
Edgar
Privy Council
Fir Agre Apesee
Tho
Shenoney
Gustavus Speyer
Lasker
Transfort
Mein
Tels
Yuey¢e Brothers
New York
Peer Bliisen
Brankort
Man i
Harge
Londo
Saldgir
Ferdinand von Stosch
Forest Cassel
Jogne
Cob Cassa
Fdward
Long
British Royalty Finance
Plan Uirep
Americans Safe From Yaqui Indians War-Torn Border Tactics Reported
chaotic dispatches describe American forces and civilians under threat as Yaqui uprisings stretch from Sonora to Baja California. troops concentrate at Yaqui Pueblo while a Pacific fleet could airlift support. state department cautions aim to allow civilians to evacuate while preserving property and key posts amid heavy losses and uncertain garrisons.
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Washington
Mexico
Lagos
Navy
Yaqu Pueblo
Yeaterday
Aadu
Govirngr Waror
Sonark
Sonals
Yaqui Pablo
Becom Lojone Barangtas
Toetaqu
Pueblo
Bo Landen
Labar Fay
State Department
Valle
Najies
Simpich
Loncho
San Blas
Sunalea
Murder trial delayed for her unborn child
New York report states Mrs Walters, accused of poisoning her two young children, cannot be tried until next fall as doctors warn an immediate trial could harm her unborn child. Justice Weeks notes the case affects the fetus and discusses state considerations as family and marital issues intertwine with the pending murder charges.
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New York
Mra Tada
Wilte
Weeks RO
Supreme Court
Weeks Reid
Mra Walley
Gard
Walters
Seattle
Vibes Waters
Lorlys
Layser
Amu
Wis
Walter Childrer
Cuehne
Idusins
Rogers
Thaw Sanity Trial Delayed Again in New York
An order by Presiding Justice Ingram stays all proceedings in Harry Thaw's habeas corpus petition seeking a sanity jury in the New York Supreme Court. The delay follows a pending appellate division appeal and a request from Deputy Attorney General Berker. Thaw must show cause Friday why a further halt should not issue during the appeal’s disposition.
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New York
Ingraham
Ppel Law Division
Supreme Court
Harry Ah Thaw
Stanford White
Supreme Cout
Hendrick
Genial Berker
Frank A Cook
Attorney Generala Office
Eupreme Court
C A W Railway Opened For Traffic
Charleston S C May 17 The Carolina Atlantic and Western railway was opened to passenger traffic today offering a double daily service between Charleston and Hamlet and a daily service between Hamlet and Georgetown Inquiries show connections at Hamlet with Seaboard Air Line trains for points east and west A portion of the road is newly constructed and will serve vast territory previously unserved by railroad lines
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Charleston
Scl
Carolina, Atlantic and Western
Hamlet
Georgetown
Seaboard Air Line
Pointe
Arl
French Soldiers Win In Hand to Hand Fight at Neuville
An eye witness account from Paris describes a brutal May dawn infantry assault near Neuville St Vaast. French troops brace under heavy machine gun fire and artillery while Germans entrenched in shelters and trenches resist with gunfire and wire traps.
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Paris
Neuville St Vaast
Orp
Vance
Ulich Lores
Nba
Hioraood
TALLASSEE SUFFERS DEADLY FIRE DESTROYS ELEVEN BUILDINGS
A blaze in Tallassee last night destroyed eleven buildings including the Watt Bink vaults. The fire began in a meat market area and spread rapidly, with inadequate fire protection and bucket brigades noted. Authorities continue to assess losses estimated around $100,909 as residents recover.
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Montgomery
Toane
T.lassee Mia
Talassee
Ban Wil Og
Tla
Masked Men Rob Bank Ends With Heist Gains
Three masked men entered the Karners State Bank of the Plains in Tod a by pursuit of the bend they secured 1060 in currency and escaped. Losses were cleaned and one is in pursuit of the bend.
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Toda
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Muller's Macaroni “Blue Sea
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Empire Rubber & Tire CO
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Varne
Cromin
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