British Cabinet Breaks Up as War Looms and Leaders Head Front
May 18 1917 The British cabinet dissolves amid war prep with Kitchener urged to lead troops. The grand fleet leaves Hudson River for sea as President Wilson reviews a five mile line from the Mayflower near the Statue of Liberty. The Mayflower then sails to Washington, convoyed by the cruiser Brooklyn, with wireless updates planned.
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Washington
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White House
Balfour Likely Made Chief of Admiralty as Liberals Shake
The report says Arthur Balfour is expected to become Chief of the Admiralty while many Liberal officers resign. It also notes Redmond may secure a cabinet post in the new government. The article signals broad cabinet reshuffles amid political realignment.
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Balfour
Naval fleet sails to Narragansett Bay for war game
Admiral Fletcher signals Wyoming to set to sea as 16 battleships led by the Wyoming pass the presidential yacht Mayflower at 14 knots. Marines and sailors stand at attention while 21 gun salutes greet the fleet, and crowds wave goodbye to President Wilson observing from the Mayflower.
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Wyoming
Narragansett Bay
Portugal Calm Masks Deep-Rooted Agitation
Official advices from Paris report that Portugal's calm is only apparent and that deep-seated agitation exists. The outcome is unpredictable and could unfold unexpectedly.
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Madrid
Paris
Portugal
Portuguese cabinet named amid Chagas healing update
Joao Chagas recovers from head wounds and may return as premier. Jose Castro acts as premier in his absence as a new cabinet is formed with Barros Queiroz at finance and Teizeira Queiroz abroad, among other ministers. A Madrid cable notes Spanish troops have not landed in Portugal.
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Paris
Joao Chagas
Jose Castro
Barros Queiroz
Paulo Falco
German Reply Postponed Amid War Entry and Protest Talk
Washington reports two key factors delay Germany's reply to the May 13 American note following the Lusitania disaster. The possible Italian entry into the war and Mediterranean supply cuts may shift the conflict, while diplomats debate whether the United States will issue a broad protest over Allied interference with neutral trade.
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Washington
Germany
Lusitania
Italy
Mediterranean
United States
Europe
Austro Italian Tension May Delay German Reply
Officials here expect the Austria Italy situation to draw German government focus this week and slow the final drafting of the reply. United States intelligence suggests Italy will soon take decisive steps in the matter.
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United States
Italy
Germany Halts Submarine Attacks Pending Negotiations
New York May 19 Orders suspending submarine operations against merchant vessels have been issued by the German government while negotiations on representations in President Wilsons note proceed. A Washington dispatch to the Times says a German submarine fired at the Transylvania, but reports said submarine activity had been discontinued.
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Wilson
Washington
Times
Glasgow
Transylvania
Were We Once Fish An Odd Angle In This Sunday Post
The Next Sunday Post explores a provocative angle on evolution and human ancestry, examining theories about our aquatic origins and the evidence behind them. It surveys paleontological finds, comparative anatomy, and debates among scientists.
Censors Bill Near Bad Snag in Senate
The Boston triple censor bill advocated by opponents of the film The Birth of a Nation nearly hit a serious snag in the Senate yesterday.
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Senate
President Coolidge halts license bill reconsideration in roll call
In a tense session the Senate call for reconsideration on a Birth of a Nation license bill failed after President Coolidge invoked his roll call. The measure would allow a majority of Censors to revoke licenses. previously unanimous consent was required. The tally tied when Coolidge vetoed the referendum, killing the move to reconsider. The bill returns to the House for concurrence amid a quiet canvass of support and opposition.
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Board of Censors
Senate
Langelier
House
German envoy leaves Italy as war becomes likely
London dispatch notes Italy will declare war within hours after Berlin signals inevitable conflict. German and Austrian ambassadors in Rome will depart Thursday evening, as Chamber of Deputies resumes to finalize war. Bethmann-Hollweg cites strained Italy Austria Hungary ties and Vienna concessions proposed to Italy including Tyrol and Isonzo regions.
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Germany
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Austria- Hungary
Count Tirza
Vienna
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Isonzo
Moon Phases and Astronomical Notes for Today
Moon phases listed with new moon May 18 and full moons this year. Evening star Saturn. morning stars Venus and Jupiter. Day details include tides, day length changes, anniversaries from 1780 to 1898, Roosevelt return a year ago, and auto lamp reminders for 7:33 and 8:03 p.m.
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Cuba
Roosevelt
New York
South America
Forecast for Boston and New England Weather
Fair in Boston and vicinity with increasing clouds Thursday. Occasional showers likely in Maine Thursday. Northern New England expected fair Wednesday then showers, while Southern New England remains fair Wednesday and Thursday.
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Vicinity
Washington
New England
Maine
Baseball Scores From National and American Leagues
National League results Boston 3 Pittsburg 2 St Louis 5 Philadelphia 2 Brooklyn 4 Cincinnati 0 Chicago 1 New York 0 American League Chicago 11 Philadelphia 6 Boston at Cleveland New York at Desrort Washington at St Louis Rain National League Lowell 6 Fitchburg 3 Portland 10 Lewiston 3 Worcester 6 Lynn 3 Lawrence 9 Manchester 6 Newark 8 Pittsburg 0 Other games postponed
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Eat at Boutelle's 63 Cornhill Menu Highlights
A historic menu lists Creamed Lobster on Toast and Fresh Asparagus on Toast daily, with prices around 20 cents. It also notes a Regular Chicken Dinner at 30 cents and Old Fashioned Straw Cake with whip cream for 10 cents, plus a Regular Course Dinner every night.
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Cornhill
British War Cabinet Sees Possible Change at War Office
London reports Lord Kitchener may resign within days to lead troops at the front. Despite General French victories, dissatisfaction grows with British military results. Lloyd George is planned to succeed Kitchener as Secretary of State for War.
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Winston Churchill
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Earl Kitchener
A. Bonar Law
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Reginald McKenna
Baron Reading
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Marquis of Crewe
Earl Buchamp
Ireland
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IPP
Augustine Birrel
Scotland
T. M. Wood
F. E. Smith
J. A. Simon
C. E. Hobhouse
Cabinet Reshuffle Signals United Front in Britain
London May 18 cabinet upheaval as Britain moves toward a coalition across parties. Lord Fisher resigns as first sea lord amid friction with Winston Churchill who is expected to resign tomorrow over naval wartime conduct.
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Churchill
Dardanelles
Winston Spencer
British Admiralty
London
Winston Spencer Churchill
Admiralty
cabinet reshuffle shadowed by Dardanelles disaster
Lord Haldane Sir John Simon and Runciman are named as slated to resign for more progressive officials. The Dardanelles operations drew the sharpest criticism as initial bombardments failed, though policy shifted, public disappointment remains high.
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John Simon
Runciman
Dardanelles
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