Germans Hurl Big Masses in Bullecourt
London reports a heavy German attack in the Bullecourt region on the Arras front with gains limited to the northwestern part of the village while British and French forces repulse assaults elsewhere. The British meanwhile complete the capture of Reeux, securing the village after fierce fighting, and air losses favor the Allies as six German planes fall.
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London
Rallecourt
Arras
Toulny
Ballecourt
Reeux
Tounj
Followiny
Serpe
Rootix
Rooux
Caxvalle
Germans Gain A Trench In An Attack On French
Paris reports a German night attack on an extended front that was repulsed by French fire with only one trench won. French and Belgian communiques describe artillery duels, aerial losses, and minor local actions around Braye-en-Laonnois, Cerny, Herry au Rac, Mont Haut, Meuse heights, Dixmude, Bullecourt, Craonpelle, Corbeney, and Berry au Bac.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Towlay
Braye-en- Laounois
Cerny
Herryau-Rac
Champagne
Mont Haut
Meuse
Bois Des Chevaliers
Qur
Dixmude
Bullecourt
Craonpelle
Corbney
Berry-au-Bac
Crown Prince Troops Capture Farm on Aisne Front
Rarin via London reports that troops of the German crown prince have captured the farm at St. Hertha east of Fort de Malmaison on the Aisne front. Army headquarters issued the statement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
St. Bertha
Fort de Malmaisen
Rarin
London
Haen
St. Hertha
Fort de Malmaison
Aisne Front
Army
Expenses Expanding in Youths' Companion Petition
Washington report shows the Youths' Companion petition seeking funds to cover expenses. It argues costs could include 164 dollars with proposed allocations, while others estimate 54 dollars for the period referenced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D
E. Ketsry
Hopeful view of Russian situation in upheaval
The provisional government vows to unify diverse interests and restore order in Russia. A socialist council plans to join a coalition ministry after negotiating terms, while urging an end to fraternizing with Germans and urging a French British offensive. In northern France German resistance stiffens as Allied forces advance, with heavy reinforcements aiding assaults along Arras and the Aisne.
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Russia
Council of the
France
Lnes
Arras
Aisne
Submarine Losses Reported as British Nets Weaken German Fleet
Amsterdam via London May 15 The Germans have about 25 submarines in operation and about 40 to 10 have been lost through British nets, according to an interview printed by Telegraat with a member of the crew of the U58.
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Amsterdam
London
French Lost 17 Ships Reported by Berlin Submarines
Paris reports seventeen French merchantmen sunk by German submarines during February to April. Nine more were attacked but escaped. Armed merchantmen reportedly suffered no losses, while French tor boats and high seas aircraft engaged submarines multiple times.
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Paris
Germany
Death by own action shocks Colebrook farmer
Daniel W. Patrick, 76, a wealthy Colebrook, New Hampshire farmer, hanged himself in his barn after selling the farm. Neighbors found the body yesterday. he had recently been despondent over illness and feared an early operation. He leaves four children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colebrook
N. H
Daniel W. Patrick
North Country
Patrick
Young Man Die in Self-Set Electric Chair Device
Rochester resident Carl I. Van Veebten, 20, son of a milling company president, died after attempting to test a home built device resembling an electric chair. He used improvised restraints, pulled a current via a chain to his teeth, and the chain broke, leading to fatal electrocution while alone. His mother discovered the body upon returning home.
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Rochester
Carl I. van Veebten
Four
Italian cannon active on Isonzo front near Plava
Vienna reports Italian artillery on the Isonzo front increasing fire intensity. Italian infantry attempted a major assault near Plava but was met by a strong counterattack and repulsed. The message notes ongoing heavy shelling and coordinated actions from Vienna via London.
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Vienna
London
Seteelias
Plava
French change commanders appoints Foch chief of staff
Paris May 16 General Metsin named commander in chief of French armies on the front General Nivelle takes charge of a group of armies General Foch who helped in Marne and Yser battles becomes chief of staff at the ministry of war succeeding Potain
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Metsin
Nivelle
Foch
Marne
Yser
Potain
Staf
Ministry of War
Impassioned Plea Made to Russia to Continue War
Petrograd May 18, via London May 16. In an impassioned appeal to front delegates at a Petrograd meeting M A F Kerensky minister of justice warned of Russia’s tutoral crisis and the danger of losing bread and supplies. He said the country may not govern itself without the whip and urged sobriety and discipline. The speech, while outspoken, did not reflect public opinion in Petrograd and warned that without renewed energy for defense Russia cannot continue the war.
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Petrograd
London
A. F. Kerensky
Russia
M. Kerensky
Savery
Grain prices fall after Board of Trade curtailment order
Chicago May 16 The curtailment of speculation ordered by the Board of Trade yesterday caused further price recessions in early grain trades today. July wheat lost 11 cents to 2.48, September wheat down 8 cents to 2.20. Corn declined from two and a half to three and one half cents and oats from one to one and a half cents.
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Chicago
Board of Trade
Negro Slain in South Duxbury Quarrel Ends in Shooting
In South Duxbury a Black man, Dawid H. Melntyre, was shot dead at home after a quarrel with his wife Sadie Melntyre, a white woman. She was arrested on a manslaughter charge after firing twice, the first shot missing him and the second striking his left breast. Police report she retrieved a revolver and fired during the confrontation. The woman was jailed in Plymouth.
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Duxbury
Mase
Dawid H. Melntyre
South Duxbury
Sadie Melntyre
Wes
Mclntyres
Boston
Mra. Mclntyre
Mclntyre
Plymouth
Italian American League Formed in Rome Prominent Names Involved
Rome May 15. An Italian American league has been organized in Rome via Paris to promote intellectual economic and geopolitical ties between the two countries with leading Italian public figures such as former Premier Luttati Mayor Barzilai Home Prime Calonna and a Matron. Among American members is historian Henry Nel president. A large demonstration is planned in Rome.
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Rome
Paris
Luttati
Barzilai
Home
Prine Calonna
Henry Nelpresident
Bay States Draft Starts With 346853 Men
Deston May 4. Charles F Gettemy, director of the bureau of statistics, announced approximately 346 853 men will be drafted. About 149 000 are in the Boston area. The plan outlines reliance on registrants to fill national service needs and how local demographics influence deployment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Deston
Charles F Gettemy
Bureau of Stauiction
Altern Veter
Peemer Set Haven
Newspapers Protest Tax Hike Against War Revenue Bill
Washington May 15 spokesmen for newspapers and periodicals from across the country told the Senate finance committee the war revenue bill would raise second class mail rates, threaten many publications, and potentially force some out of business. They argued the increase is punitive, not a war tax, and harm education and information as publishers seek parity with other businesses.
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Washington,d. C
Senate Committee On Finance
Don ©. Seite
The
New York World
American Newspaper ‘Publishers’ Association
Arthur K. Baldwin
New York
Associated Business Papers, Inc
Trade
Biteiries
J. A. Moore
Verlocicn Publishing Association
Meredith
Dee Moines
Towa
President Wilen Reaffirms Mind To Let On Federal Suffrage
Washington May 15 President Wilen met a suffrage delegation from five parties at the White House. He repeated his view that universal suffrage should be handled by states, while acknowledging the issue is pressing and will be reconsidered. Delegation members included Mabel Vernon and Abby Scott Baker of the Woman's party and others from Progressive, Independent Republican, Socialist, and Prohibition groups.
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Washington, D. C
Wilen
White House
J. A. Hopkins
Progressive
New July
A. F E. Rumley
Independent
Pblican
New York
John Irgocialist
Vermont
Virgil E. By Inwhaw
Mise Mabel Vernon
Abby Scott Baker
Woman's Party
Washington
Walsh
Massachusetts
Democratic Party
Congress
Mayor Fires Police Chief After Refusal to Arrest Alderman
Mayor John J. Mullen announced the removal of Police Chief Walter Hill following the chief’s refusal to arrest Alderman Winfield Hamlin during a board of aldermen meeting. The mayor said Hamlin assaulted him and asked officers to remove Hamlin, but the officers refused and Hill declined to act.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Everett
Mase
John J. Mullen
Walter Hill
Winfield Himlin
Board of Aldermen
Hamlin
Mullen
Hill
Harmlin
Two In Hospital After Car Crash and Shooting
Mrs. Laura Harper of Wat Cong and Watkine a Detroit traveling salesman were injured in an automobile accident last night. Harper may die as a result, while Watkine was seriously injured when shot by a man in the same party traveling to Keene. Both are at Elliott City hospital.
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Keene
Laura Harper
Wat Cong
Andered Watkine
Detroit
Mathen Rm
Aut Rn
Ieee Keene
Elliott City
Beneene
Ten spy districts organized under federal division
Report details the United States being divided into ten spy districts by senior officers. Each division has a dedicated operating group with a defined leadership and task set. Strong entities include United States and ten districts.
Roosevelt Army Bill Agreed By Conferees Report
Senate and House conference committees on the Army bill reached an understanding to report a measure authorizing the president to raise a volunteer division. The accord follows months of negotiation on manpower and funding for national defense. The provision would empower executive action to mobilize volunteer forces as needed.
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Senate
House
Senate Passes Drastic Espionage Bill With Censor Ship Feature
Washington May 15. Senate and House conferees report a measure adding a censor ship provision and empowering the president to embargo exports. No further changes in the bill were made. Also approved is a $750 million appropriation to build a merchant fleet with immediate $410 million for federal purchases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate Appropriations Committee
Neoteary
Espionage Bill Passes Senate Without Censorship
Washington May 15 after three weeks of debate the Senate voted 77 to 6 to pass the administration espionage bill. The measure strips censorship provisions and grain into intoxicants from the final form, but grants the president power to embargo exports and censor mails. The plan faces House conference rewriting and further scrutiny.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate
House
United States
Herman
Jwer
Senate debates food and censorship amid wartime measures
Amid a stormy three hour session senators rejected an amendment to suspend trading restrictions on foodstuffs as a wartime measure. The chamber also kept a mail censorship clause, defeating a bid to strike it out. La Follette’s export embargo modification failed, with GOPs split on restricting presidential powers and embargo use during the war.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas
War Exchange and Boards of Trade
Senate
Boral
Mo Hon
LaFollette
la Follette
Senator Page
Vermont
Hillingham
Page
Roosevelt’s New Machine Gun Training Camp Planned in Newburgh
Newburgh will host a training camp for machine gun units from the Roosevelt division. Capt William S Dante announced at 733 Fifth Avenue that an instruction camp for commissioned and non commissioned officers will open soon, funded by a New York benefactor. The program offers intensive 10 hour days, with hands on maintenance and service conditions, selecting capable officers as the course results.
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New York
Roosevelt
Plareeburg
William S. Dante
Moorevelt A. i
Fifth
Europe
Roweerdt
Dare
Newburgh
Resignation of Washington County State Attorney Gleason Accepted
Fred E Gleason of Montpelier resigns as state s attorney for Washington county effective June 1 Gov Graham has accepted the resignation In his letter Gleason cites the need to devote time to his firm’s regular business and to his partner Wilcox joining the general laws ministry Names mentioned as possible successors include William Wishart E R Davis B K Scott A G Fay W C White and HB Adams Graham expected to appoint soon
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred E. Gleason
Montpelier
Washington County
Gov. Graham
Gleason
William Wishart
E R, Davis
B. K, Scott
A. G. Fay
Barre
W. C. White
Northfield
HB. Adams
Waterbury
Gue. Graham
Laef
Wilee
Wilcox
Quiet wedding at St Sylvester’s in Graniteville
Miss Anna Fironeau and Alphonse Blanchant wed on Monday morning as Rev Turcot joined them. The bride wore a white gown and veil, carried white flowers, and a reception followed at the bride’s father’s home. The couple plans a wedding trip to New Hampshire.
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St. Sylvester’s
Graniteville
Turcot
Anna Fironeau
M. Procesa
Websterville
Alphonse Blanchant
Terre
Wariors de Phine
New Hampshire
World Famous Attorney Choate Dies in New York
Joseph Hodges Choate former ambassador to Great Britain and noted New York lawyer died suddenly of heart disease at his home. He had recently left his room to tend to business and told his wife he felt end. A leading figure in American law he mentored juniors and solidified Anglo American ties. He defended high profile cases and spoke widely on American institutions, with a celebrated after dinner persona.
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New York
Joseph Hodges Choate
Great Britain
International Yarne
Win
Choate
Ant
bin Beduide
Chente
Keate
Harvard
Phillipe Brooks
Hiw Law Nudies
Evarte, Southmayd and
New York Four
Des
New York City
Commodore Vanderbilt
Hese
McKinley
London
Union League Club
England
Atlantic
Heocker
Middle Temple
Mee
Caroline D
Sterling
Unclear Birth Notice From St Johnsbury Manchester
Fragmentary notice states a person born in St Johnsbury Manchester on May 13 named William a Civil War veteran. The text is damaged with many unreadable sections, but references a residence or event at Retford Center and mentions a defender or guardian in vague terms.
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Manchester
William
Marek
Preskiee
Retford Center
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Colebrook, N. H
Petain
Gen. Foch
Gen. Nivelle
Group of Armies
Duxbury, Maas
BAY State
Seders
Washington, D.C
Ue House
Til Tealey
Blanchard
Pruneau
St. Sylvester Church
Joseph A ' Ponte
Sitea
ST. Johnsbury
William &. Dustin
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