Pekin House Refuses War Declaration on Germany
In Pekin on May 11 the House of Representatives, after a riotous secret session, refused to pass a resolution declaring war on Germany. The mob surrounded the chamber, demanding war, and threats were made before troops dispersed the crowd under Premier Tuan Chi-jui. The premier urged a wartime declaration.
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Pekin
House of Representatives
Germany
House of Parliament
Tuan Chi-jui
Germany to Have Fuel Troubles for Some Time
Copenhagen May 11 reports that Germany will face continued fuel shortages through the war and the immediate postwar period. Officials warn that individual consumers may not receive all the coal they want as the crisis persists.
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Germany
Copenhagen
London
Desperate German Attacks on Lens and Laon Defenses
German forces under Crown Prince Rupprecht and Crown Prince push fierce assaults against British and French positions at Lens and Laon. Reports say gas shells liquid fire and other weapons are used as Haig and Nivelle press to hold gained ground and inflict heavy losses on attackers.
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Rupprecht
Lens
Laon
Teutons
Haig
Nivelle
World War Front Updates From France and Balkans
German forces renew attempts south of the Souchez River near Lens but are repelled again by British defenses aided by counterattacks. In front of Cerny en Laonnois Crown Prince Rupprecht's assault makes minor gain but is halted by French counter moves. Meanwhile Entente forces press on in Macedonia between Doiran and the Derna River with continued success and Bulgarian attacks repelled.
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Souchez
Lens
Prince Rupprecht
Cerny-en-Laonnois
Atlette River
Laon
France
Macedonia
Doiran
Derna River
Vardar River
War News in Brief Fronts and Bombardments Reported
English airplanes bombarded Zeebrugge Thursday morning while torpedo boats attacked the Belgian coast. French troops captured a German position near Chevreux Thursday night and repulsed heavy German counter attacks. Mutual artillery fighting raged over the Arras front. German attacks east of Arieux and south of the Souchez River were repulsed, one using liquid fire, according to officials in Paris Berlin and London.
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Zeebrugge
Amsterdam
Chevreux
Paris
Arras
France
Berlin
Arieux
Souchez River
London
Balkans Front Conflicts Shift as Entente Forces Reach Border
On the Serbo Greek border south of Huma entente forces overwhelmed Bulgarian counterattacks and held a key position. Twenty miles west near the border Serbians seized two Bulgarian works north of Pojar. In the Macedonian theatre Thursday and Friday the entente side took 300 prisoners and inflicted heavy losses on German and Bulgarian units.
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Huma
Pojar
Two Noted U Boat Commanders Lost
Copenhagen May Ili London reports the Reichstag disclosed the loss of two prominent German submarine commanders, Lieutenant Commanders Wawener and Buss, among others. Pfleger of the Centre party eulogized them, giving a necrology of prominent U-boat leaders who have died in service.
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Copenhagen
May
Ili
London
Wawener
Buss
Herr Pfleger
Centre Party
Dutch Minister of War Resigns Amid Cabinet Shuffle
The Dutch Minister of War Bosboom has tendered his resignation to Queen Wilhelmina. It is understood the Minister of Marine will temporarily assume duties of the war ministry during the transition.
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the Stague
London
Bosboom
Wilhelmina
Marine
War Ministry
Horses in Britain to go on rations May 21
London May 11 All horses in the United Kingdom are to be placed on rations after May 21. Except for horses used for war and agricultural work or stallions used for stud and thoroughbred brood mares and foals, horses must be fed only hay straw bran and dried brewers grains.
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London
United Kingdom
Britain to raise recruiting age to 60
The war office announces that the voluntary recruiting age will be extended to men up to 60 years old, for both single and married men. It expresses the hope that volunteers will be ready to serve without delay when called upon.
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London
War Office
Serbs Capture Trenches Near Dobropolje on Macedonian Front
Serbian forces reported successful surprise assaults on enemy trenches near Dobropolje on the Macedonian front. They seized advanced trenches, captured one officer and 61 men, and took a machine gun in local engagements.
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Saloniki
London
Dobropolje
Dobropolye
Express companies post January loss despite higher receipts
Washington May 11 The country's express companies earned about 25 percent more in January but operated at a loss of 112 123 dollars according to a summary by the Interstate Commerce Commission. The same month last year showed a net profit of 128 226 dollars.
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Washington
Interstate Commerce Commission
Red Cross Chief to Dispatch Murphy to France
Washington May 11 The first action of the Wilson war council is to send Grayson P Murphy of New York to France. Murphy a banker and member of the council led by H P Davidson of J P Morgan Co will report on the battle front situation and needs of the Red Cross.
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Washington
Wilson
Red Cross
Grayson P. Murphy
New York
France
Murphy
War Council
H. P. Davison
J. P. Morgan & Co
Brockton Beauty Contest To Crown Miss Brockton May 18
Brockton prepares for a city beauty contest with Mayor McLeod and two others as judges. More than 75 contestants have entered the May 18 event at Clark Hall under the Brockton Gas Light Employees' Association. The winner will be titled Miss Brockton and receive a prize. Favorites include Mildred Fisher and Ruth Adams among others.
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Brockton
Mayor McLeod
Ernest Fredericks
A. M. Wilson
Mildred Fisher
Ruth Adams
Mildred Croteau
Kathleen O’brien
Mabel Keefe
Helen Sullivan
Mary Sanford
Bessie Sheehan
Madeleine Emerson
Arlene Woods
Annie Cronin
Edythe Wilde
Dying Boy Hit By Auto In Roxbury
John Heffernan 6, Roxbury, badly injured after being struck by a touring car near George and Magazine Streets while playing with sister Nora. He was taken to City Hospital with a fractured skull and internal injuries. occupants Fred Connolly and Harry Curtis transported him.
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Roxbury
Nora
George and
Magazine Streets
Johnnie Heffernan
City Hospital
Fred Connolly
Emmett Avenue
Dorchester
Harry Curtis
Glendale Street
Squantum Field Turned Over to Navy for Flying Training
The Squantum aviation field on the Atlantic coast was officially transferred to the Navy Department by the Massachusetts Committee on Public Safety. A formal dedication with military ceremony marked the occasion as twenty mechanics and aviator students began lodging at the field with active instruction to start once more planes arrive. Lieutenant E W Spencer of the Pensacola Naval Flying Station is due today to oversee operations along with eight naval experts assigned from Pensacola to serve as instructors.
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Squantum
Atlantic
Navy Department
Massachusetts Committee On Public Safety
E. W. Spencer
Pensacola Naval Flying Station
SAC Chat Bo
Pensacola Station
Latin School Prize Drill at Mechanics Hall
Captain M. T. Ryan of C Company was named colonel of his regiment at the annual cadet drill. Fifteen hundred spectators watched the parade and drum corps display, with awards for Lieut Colonel Larson and battalion majors. The cadets join the Joffre parade today.
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M. T. Ryan
C Company
Boston School Cadets
Mechanics’ Hall
R. J. Larson
R. H. Smith
P. L. Hanson
BH. T. Doherty
Manual of Arms
Many Seek to Enlist in Ninth Regiment
For two days a rush of applicants lined the East Newton Street armory to enlist as privates in the Ninth Regiment. With peace strength reached, men are told to apply at the regular army recruiting office in Scollay Square once authorization arrives.
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East Newton Street
Regular Army
Scollay Square
Death by Own Action: Worcester Man Shoots Self
Worcester May 11 David M Fitz 2 Orne street 69 years old died by his own action in the cellar of his home today He shot himself in the right temple with a revolver.
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Worcester
David M. Fitz
Orne Street
Testimonials for Lydia E Pinkham Medicine
The Lydia E. Pinkham Medicine Company publishes unsolicited testimonials from women nationwide. It notes letters are verified and written consent is obtained before publication. The letters praise Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound for relief from displacements, inflammation, ulcers, irregularities, nervousness, weakness, and stomach trouble.
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Lydia E. Pinkham
Free Ireland Needed in War Spurs Irish Council Action
The Central Council of Irish County Associations endorsed resolutions at its Washington Street meeting. It urged immediate self government for Ireland and recognition by the council of nations at war’s end to secure wholehearted Irish wartime cooperation.
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Central Council of Irish County Associations
Washington Street
Ireland
Council of Nations
Allies of Kaiser Clash Over War Time Food Speculation
The article condemns food speculators who profit during wartime, labeling them allies of the Kaiser. It calls for public outrage and legislative action by national, state, and municipal governments, while noting alleged lobby activity in Washington opposing mobilization efforts and war powers for agriculture.
A Disloyal Lobby
The bills before Congress were drafted after the Department of Agriculture consulted with agricultural colleges state departments and expert European analyses. They seek war powers already used by European governments and proven essential. The unpatriotic lobby opposing agricultural efficiency measures should face American condemnation.
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Congress
Department of Agriculture
United States
State Department of Agriculture
Europe
Breath of Life and The Pepto Mangan Advice
The passage extols oxygen and blood health, contrasting vitality from proper breathing with anemia. It urges a balanced diet, fresh air, exercise, sleep, rest, and Pepto Mangan to build up red blood cells and improve oxygen circulation throughout the body.
Pepto Mangan Tonic Promises Vitality and Health
Pepto Mangan supplies iron and nutrients to raise red blood cell count and oxygen transport. The advertisement touts it as a fundamental treatment for lasting health and vigor, claiming easy digestion and prompt blood assimilation. It warns buyers to purchase only the original bottle labeled Gude from M. J. Breitenbach Co., New York.
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M. J. Breitenbach Co
New York
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