Germans Claim Major Push on Eastern Front and West
London May 8 German and Austrian forces press a vast offensive from the Baltic to Roumania and across France and Belgium. They report 40 000 to 50 000 Russian prisoners with gains in western Galicia and Lupkow pass while Russian officials downplay the victory as exaggerated. Grand Duke Nicholas awaits word.
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London
Ypres
Germany
Libau
Riga
Dunkirk
Grodno
Poland
Galicia
Carpathian
Wistoka
Dunajec
Dukla Pass
Tarkow
Lupkow Pass
Western
Carpathians
Upper
Vistula
Grand Duke
Nicholas
French Prisoners Captured in Ailly Forest Action
Berlin reports over two thousand French prisoners captured by Germans as French forces evacuate a position in the Ailly forest. Casualties on the French side are described as extremely heavy. London notes heavy bombardment and German advances in Belgium aided by large artillery fire and the use of poisonous gas. Growth of fighting continues with high stakes for both sides.
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Berlin
Ailly Forest
London
Belgium
Doctor Ronalds Is Freed in Ruby Poison Case
Mattoon NL May 8 The jury in the Dr Harold A Ronalds case was instructed to return a verdict of not guilty. Ronalds was charged with murdering his wife on New Year's night. Mrs Ronalds was found dead January 2 after a night of drinking and carousing. An investigation found a ruby colored poison in her system.
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Mattoon
Harold A. Ronalds
Ronalds
Mra. Ronalds
Bvid Lecior Ronalds
Lafe Young Held as Spy Arrest Shocks Innsbruck
Vienna reports Lafayette Young of Des Moines Iowa a former U S senator and his companion were arrested in Innsbruck on Wednesday. Young was released with apologies and the case concludes with an apology.
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Lafe Young
Vienna
Lafayette Young
Des Moines
United States
Innsbruck
Fr. Young
Spanish Steamer Wrecked Near Land's End
Spanish steamer Jose de Aramburu of 2388 tons struck Rommelatone rocks off Land's End near Plymouth and was completely wrecked. the crew escaped unharmed.
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Plymouth
England
Jose de Aramburu
Rommelatone Rocks
Land’s End
Move Against Turks in Dardanelles Strife Rages On
London reports British troops advancing into the Gallipoli interior after repelling Turkish attacks during May 1 2 and 2 3. Dispatches say allied bombardment continues at Smyrna forts, ships operate in shifts, and a landing near ancient Ephesus is claimed amid fierce day and night fighting.
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London
Gallipoli
Athens
London Exchange Telegraph Company
Wall of Smyrna
Tenedos
Daily News
Dardanelles
Gulf of Smyrna
Mitylene
Ancient
Ephesus
Smyrna
China Faces Imminent War Amid Far East Tensions
Tokyo says a Japanese ultimatum to China grants 48 hours. China pledges to reject any ultimatum, risking war with Japan. Analysts in Washington and London warn allied powers timetables shift as Berlin favors disruption of Russian offensives. Reinsch’s recall from China adds to unsettled diplomacy. Japan mobilizes a million troops while China fields 500,000, with ammunition shortages and foreign intrigue looming.
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London
China
Tokyo
Central News
Washington
Japan
Far East
Berlin
Russia
Paul M. Reinsch
Peking
Europe
France
Belgium
Germany
Africa
Great Britain
United States
Tho
Yuan Shi Kai
Ed Walsh Seated In Wheelchair After Grippe Attack
Telegraphic notes report Ed Walsh of the Chicago team was hospitalized with grippe yet able to sit in a wheel chair and see improvement expected in two to three days with possible return to training in two weeks. In Rockport Kentucky Tom Martin was found dead on a road with three bullet wounds and $300, his payroll funds missing. Atlanta tornadoes left at least one dead and caused extensive property damage in southern Georgia.
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Los Angeles
Ed Walsh
Grippe
Rockport
Tom Martin
Atlanta
Georgia
Villa Won't Admit Wounds In Message To Public
New York May 6 Gen Francisco Villa replies to inquiries about reports of his injury. He states it is wholly untrue that he has been wounded by Colonel Olivas or anyone else. He says he is in good health and focused on fighting enemies of the people and the country.
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New York
Olivas
Francisco Villa
Indiana Retail Dry Goods Association
Claypool
Indianapolis
National Association of Retail
Rumor Claims Hugh R. Rood Survived Titanic
Denver rumor since the Titanic disaster asserts Hugh R. Rood, millionaire lumberman, survived. A friend reportedly saw him at the Hotel Cecil in London, while his widow spent thousands seeking confirmation of his fate after the sinking.
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Denver
Colo
Hugh R. Rood
Linberman
United States Rejects German Prize Court Suggestion
The state department released on May 7 the text of America's note to Germany rejecting a prize court for the William P Frye sinking. The U S proposes diplomatic negotiation to settle liability and the indemnity, noting Germany has admitted liability while the remaining questions are the amount and status of the claimants.
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Washington
State Department
Foreign Office
William P. Frye
Prinz Eitel Friedrich
United States
Germany
Airship Bombs English Submarines Sinkings Reported
Berlin reports a German airship dropped bombs on several English submarines in the North Sea. One submarine was sunk and the official notice was released on Tuesday.
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Berlin
London
North Sea
Suffrage Leaders to Meet in National Conference Call
New York on Thursday national board of the National American Woman Suffrage association issued a call for suffrage leaders to conference in Chicago on June 6. Benny Kauff urged James A. Gilmore to lift his suspension so he could return to the Brookfed lineup.
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New York
National Board
The
National American Woman Suffrage Association
Chicago
Kauff
Benny Kauff
James A. Gilmore
Federal League
Brookfed
Sir William R. Gowers Dies in London at 70
London May 7 Sir William R Gowers renowned neurologist and Royal Society fellow died here aged seventy He had been decorated by the British Russian and Austrian governments in honor of his medical contributions.
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William Gowers
London
William R., Goweral
Royal Society
U B Envoy Sulcide Reported Suicide Aboard Ship
The United States consul at Lyons aboard the steamship Sant Antonio, arriving from New York, is reported to have died by suicide by leaping overboard during the Naples voyage on May 7.
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U. B
Sulcide
Naples
United States
Lyons
Sant’ Anns
New York
Teutons Crush Russians in Galicia Victory Report
Berlin reports Austro German forces defeat Russians in western Galicia with mass prisoner captures and heavy losses. Prisoners numbered 3200 plus 330 and 100 in separate engagements. four cannon and four machine guns seized. advances reach Skierniewice area as German forces pursue retreating Russians toward the east. Trophies of the victory are said to be immeasurable.
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Berlin
Galicia
War Office
Riga
Mitau
Kalywria
Pullman Chairman Testifies On Wages And Finances
Robert T. Lincoln, Pullman company chairman, testifies before the United States Industrial Committee on Pullman porters wages and company finances. He cites capital stock of 120 million dollars, eight percent annual dividends since 1900, last year assets of about 133.9 million, and raises for conductors to 70 dollars a month. He says the 27.60 monthly wage for negro porters is not enough for a decent life.
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Washington
Robert T. Lincoln
Pullman Company
United States Industrial Committee
Walsh
Lincoln
Roosevelt Gains a Point on Barnes Murphy Link
Syracuse May 6 Roosevelt forces won a point through Walter Arndt former Albany correspondent showing communication between William Barnes and Charles F Murphy about Albany legislation. Arndts 1909 Barnes Murphy interview supports Roosevelts libel suit claim they were political allies.
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Syracuse
N. Y
Walter Arndt
New York City
Albany
Roosevelt
William Barnes
Charles F. Murphy
Murphy
Arndt
Barnes
Lawson 8 Found Guilty of First Degree Murder
Trinidad Colo May 6 The jury found John R Lawson labor leader guilty of murder in the first degree fixing life imprisonment for the death of deputy sheriff John Nimmo in the October 25 1913 Ludlow battle with strikers Lawson a United Mine Workers district 15 executive board member was a key coal miners strike figure Also Rochelle Ia May 8 Edward Mynard arrested for theft of a bicycle from Chief Hodges twenty years after the act
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Colo
John R. Lawson
Lfe
John Nimmo
Las Animas
Ludlow
Lawson
International Exexecutive Board
United Mine Workers of America
Rochelle, I
Edward Mynard
Hodges
Submarine flotilla gathers for Atlantic fleet review
Five submarines lie in the Hudson River as the Atlantic fleet prepares for review from May 8 to 18. The vessel Bt achieved 1,290 miles without a stop, marking a notable endurance milestone ahead of the exercises.
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New York
Hudson River
New Indiana Press association formed head by Sefrit
Charles G. Sefrit of the Washington Herald heads the newly formed Indiana Press association. Miss Blanche Foster is vice president and Lew Ellingham secretary. The group honors President Bryan and Indiana university journalism school, pledging support for Indiana centennial celebrations. Bloomington hosts next year’s conference. resolutions praise education and cooperation with the centennial commission.
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Indianapolis
Indiana
Bloomington
J. W. Piercy
Indiana University
Piercy
Charles G. Sefrit
Washington Herald
Indiana Press Association
Blanche Foster
Woman’s Press Club of Indiana
Lew Ellingham
Decatur Democrat
Mindwell Crampton Wilson
Delphi Citizen- Times
Percy P. Carroll
Evansville Courier
George R. Griffin
Spencer Democrat
B. M. O’bannon
Corydon Democrat
J.C. Smith
Seymour Republican
Centennial Commission
School of Journalism
State Post Office Workers Meet In Indiana July Convention
Indiana postal groups plan a July 4 to 6 convention in South Bend with a committee led by President W S T Bassett and officers Reuben L Grove and John H Alward to host visitors. Governor Ralston appoints five members to a state taxation commission to study reform and constitutional change. Freight rate hikes by the Interstate Commerce Commission draw protest from brick makers and contractors across Indiana and neighboring states.
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Indiana
South Bend
Indiana Letter Carriers’ Association
Indiana Post Office Clerks’ Association
Indiana Rural Letter Carriers’ Association
W. S. T. Bassett
Reuben L. Grove
John H. Alward
Ralston
Commission
William A. Raches
Bloomington
Indiana University
Fred Sime
Frankfort
Indianapolis
Jacob P. Dunn
Thomas D. Brookshire
Roachdale
Interstate Commerce Commission
Indiana Civil Division Debt in 1913 by Class
Indiana civil divisions reported total debt of 66.053 million in 1913. Counties owed 9.722 million, cities towns and townships 50.653 million, and school districts 5.679 million. Net debt rose 107 percent since 1902, with per capita up 93.6 percent.
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Indiana
Federal Census Bureau
Census Bureau
Indiana News Briefs Auction Set for Odd Fellows Lodge
Evaneville reports a summer let for a lodge building contract valued around 25000 after the lodge closed a deal for a site on Seventh street near Locust Bloomington says Knights of Pythias at Stanford dedicated a 915000 hall Grand officers Robert A Brows and Harry Wade assisted in the ritual work
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Odd Fellow Lodge
Aakte
Seventh Street
Locust
Bloomington
Knights of Pythias
Stanford
Grand Lodge
Robert A. Brows
Coellor
Harry Wade
Orde and Veale
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