Moldavia Sunk. Fifty-Six American Troops Missing
London and Washington reports state the British armed merchant cruiser Moldavia was torpedoed and sunk with American troops aboard. Fifty-six soldiers are missing, believed killed in a water influx after the blast. The ship, 9,500 tons, was on voyage between England and France when attacked.
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England
France
War Department
London
Moldavia
Admiralty
The
Peninsula and Oriential Steam Navigation Co
Greenock
Washington
British Admiralty
Police Hear Testimony In Middlesex Murder Case
A witness described the night of December 9 when he said goodbye to his wife at a station and took a midnight train. The case centers on allegations of a love triangle involving Miss Ollie White and Miss Lottie Holland with claims of a poison plot and a ring shared among several women.
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Middlesex
Ollie White
Zebulon
Johnson
Steel Ship Output Breaks May Records
Washington May 24 steel ships completed thus far in May exceed any previous month for the shipping board. Through May 23 twenty nine vessels totaling 174 661 tons had been completed and four steel steamships delivering yesterday added 28 000 tons.
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Washington
Shipping Board
Johnson denies lack of love for wife in tense trial
Richmond report details Dr Lemuel Johnson of Middle sex North Carolina claiming nerve strain and fatigue drove him to attempt suicide after his wife died from poison in Wilson North Carolina. He cites overstudy and a sick mother as contributing factors as jurors review handwriting evidence and his statements.
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Richmond
National Army
Lemuel Johnson
Middlesex
N. C
Wilson
Johnson
Lloyd-George declares U boats sinking faster than built in Edinburgh speech
British Prime Minister David Lloyd-George, honored with the freedom of Edinburgh, asserted that Germany is straining to deliver a decisive blow before American troops arrive. He said Allied shipping now outpaces submarine losses as merchant ships are built faster than submarines can be sunk, and praised sailors for blocking Ostend and Zeebrugge while stressing continued submarine suppression.
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Edinburgh
Germany
David Lloyd-George
Lloyd-George
United States
France
Russia
Mr. Lloyd-George
Ostend
Zeebvrugge
Admiralty
Mercer County Red Cross drive progress reported
Bluefield totals Mercer county fund drive show Bluefield's $15 792 and county sum $24 848 toward a $30 000 quota. Bramwell and Princeton expected to contribute. Flying Squadron collected loose change at booths plus ice cream sales totaling a sizable early take. Community events include Pierians winning seven points in a six society contest and awards for debate short story and military training program discussions. Commencement exercises set for Wednesday with Dr W A Armstrong addressing 41 graduates. Senior class play The Elopement of Ellen slated for Tuesday.
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Red Cross
Merceer
Bramwell
Princeton
Bluefield
Mercer County
Pierians
John Kee
Pierian Society
Henry Rodgin
John Mastin
Wade
Sperintendent
Beaver
Ruby Honaker
Ruth Lazenboy
Jackson
W. A. Armstrong
West Virginia University
Moonsiie
Agghazy
Ethel Greenspon
Jean Desprez
Lucile Mellihaney
Corem Cunningham
Rinard Thornton
Petrie
Ruth Waltz
United States
Lennie Morrell
James Albright
Abraham Greenspon
Helen Mabie
Joseph Harwood
FE. C. Wade
Robert N. Elliott
War department awards two picric acid plant contracts
The War Department announced that the Ordnance Department awarded contracts for two picric acid plants. One plant, to cost seven million dollars, will be built at Brunswick, Georgia. The other, about four million dollars, will be built at Little Rock, Arkansas.
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Washington
War Department
Ordinance Department
Brunswick
Little Rock
Ark
Four American Seamen Lost in Steamer Sinking
Washington reports the loss of four American seamen in the sinking of the American steamer William Rockefeller torpedoed in the war zone. Engineer W. W. Lovell of Brooklyn New York Fireman Bernard F. Stiefwater of Hkver Ett Washington and Water Tender Charles R. Moore of Somerset Pennsylvania are among the missing.
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Washington
W. W. Lovell
Brooklyn
N. Y
Bernard F. Stiefwater
Hkverett
Charles R. Moore
Somerset
William Rockefeller
Compulsory Military Training Favored at Beav er High
The Shott inter-literary contest at Beaver High School awarded the Pierian society the Shott trophy for the fourth straight year with readings by Lucile McSilhaney and Ruby Honaker, a spirited debate on compulsory military training, and honors to Corum Cunningham and Joseph Harwood among others.
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Inter
Beaver High School
Pierian Literary Society
Lucile McSilhaney
Alexandrian
Ruby Honaker
Pierian
Corum Cunningham
Ricard Thornton
United States
Uinnie Morrell
James Albright
Pierians
Abraham Greenspon
John Mastin
Joseph Harwood
Misa Helen Mabie
President Wilson defers final decision on revenue bill timing
President Wilson postponed a final decision on immediate work on new revenue legislation after Secretary McAdoo urged action and congressional leaders favored quick tax action. Senator Simmons suggested a fall revenue session after urgent business is cleared, with hearings on the tax bill initially planned within days.
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Washington
Wilson
Congress
McAdoo
Simmons
North Carolina
Senate Finance Committee
Treasury
Kitchin
House
Ways and Means Committee
Atill
Older Men May Be Given Chance to Serve Country
Washington reports Secretary Baker sent a bill to Congress to raise voluntary army enlistment age from forty to fifty five. Men over forty would enter non combatant roles freeing younger soldiers for front line duty and adding experienced mechanics and artisans to staff corps and departments.
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Washington
Faker
Congress
Clark
Baker
Remarkable Aerial Activity and Front Line Engagements Across Europe
Numerous local engagements on the western front, heavy artillery action around Bucquoy and the Lys, and intensified aerial operations are reported. American aviators aid in defending Paris. German units replacing troops near Toul and Kursk proximity suggest renewed offensives. Costa Rica declares war, bringing allied nations to twenty one.
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Costa Rica
France
Somme
Bucquoy
Arras
Kemmel
Lys
Scarpe
Moreuil
Montdidier
Paris
Toul
Teutons
Russia
Picardy
Flanders
Berlin
Kursk
Gier
War mood shifts in Central America amid regional belligerents
The article notes Panama Nicaragua and Guatemala taking belligerent stances while Honduras cuts ties with Germany. San Salvador remains neutral but friendly to the United States, and Costa Rica under Tinoco seeks US recognition after 1917. Prince Arthur, on a mission from the king, met President Wilson in Washington.
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Panama
Nicaragua
Guatemala
Honduras
Germany
San Salvador
United States
Costa Rica
Tinoco
Gonzales
Washington
State Department
War Dept orders 8000 trucks for Army motors
Washington reports the War Department has placed orders for 8,000 three to five ton motor trucks with fifteen automobile factories. This adds to 10,000 similar trucks already being delivered.
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Washington
War Department
United States to Send Troops to Italian Front
Secretary Baker outlines plans to send American infantry machine guns and artillery to fight alongside Italy. He stresses the aim is a unified front of civilized nations with shared sacrifices to secure a victory for humanity. The move follows Italy Day celebrations and Rome reports of King Victor Emmanuel’s wishes.
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New York
Baker
Italy
United States
Rome
Victor Emmanuel
War Department
America
Red Cross
Sanitary Corps
England
France
Great Demonstration on Fourth Washington May 24
President Wilson urged Native Americans and foreign born citizens to unite in a Fourth of July celebration of democracy. National committees representing diverse immigrant groups sent a petition for a large demonstration of loyalty to the United States and support for its war aims.
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Washington
Wilson
United States
Costa Rica declares war on central powers
Costa Rica declares war on the central powers, the government announces from San Juan del Sur on May 24. Advices received here confirm the wartime move amid the global conflict.
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Costa Rica
San Juan del Sur
Allied Confidence Grows German Offensive Power End Near
Washington May 24 American officers foresee a long defensive struggle for Germany as Berlin seeks terms. They assess German lines weaker since March with reserves needed to cover flank points. Italy sends thousands of troops, while American manpower bolsters French and British fronts as discussion of peace terms begins.
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Washington
France
Lloyd George
Germany
Theerlin
Foch
Berlin
Inniscarra Torpedoed Off Fishguard Sinks High Losses
The Cork steamer Inniscarra bound from Fishguard to Cork was torpedoed and sank. Thirty seven crew members are missing, five survivors landed including the captain chief officer one steward and two sailors. The ship listed and foundered in four minutes after being struck amidships. Built 1903 at 1112 tons and owned by City of Cork Steam Packet Company.
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Queenstown
Cork
Fishguard
Inniscarra
City of Cork Steam Packet Company
Atlantic Division Over Top
The Atlantic division of the Red Cross surpassed its $35,000,000 quota tonight as contributions already exceed the target.
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New York
The
Red Cross
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