Berlin's Peace Plan Revealed
Washington May 20 Germany's next peace declaration is seen here as likely to renounce eastern and western territories while the imperial aims reveal a larger plan. It describes a proposed impregnable military and economic unit from the North Sea to the Mediterranean, splitting Europe and forming a Prussian world empire backbone.
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Washington
Germany
North Sea
Mediterranean
Europe
Dardanelles
Egean
Baltic
Biswratck
German peace maneuvers seen as war moves in new strategic context
A full realization of the situation adds a sinister background to renunciations by allied statesmen. It suggests that German peace moves are a cover for continued expansion and preparation for a greater world war, with a premature truce giving Germany a resting period to seize further southeastern territory under a friendly alliance.
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Germany
Grain stock in Britain to last twelve weeks says official
The grain supply in the United Kingdom is sufficient for 12 weeks, Kennedy Jones, director of food economy, said at Edinburgh. He noted that once this stock runs out the new harvest will be available, according to his estimates reported from London.
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London
United Kingdom
Kennedy Jones
Food Economy
Edinburgh
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New York
Uncle Sam
California
Vroof
New Zealand
United States
South America
Bank Theft Club Leads To Canada
Pinkerton detectives search Montreal for Arthur E. Abbott and Eugene Wood accused of stealing 16540 from Federal and Metropolitan Trusts. The pair—described as a married bookkeeper and a Cambridge YMCA clerk—lived lavishly in Boston before fleeing via Hartford with a touring car. Authorities from Boston CID also cooperate, with photos and descriptions broadcast.
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Eugene Wood
Federal and Metropolitan Trust
Hartford
Abbott and Wood
Ainslee Armstrong
Boston Bureau of Criminal Investigation
United States
Canada
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Federal Trust
Wollaston
Cambridge
Metropolitan Trust Company
Russian Premier Lvoff Seeks Army Strength to Support Allies
Prince Lvoff and M. Tereschtenko spoke at a press reception in Petrograd via London on May 20. Lvoff warned Russia stands at the abyss and stressed the government must consolidate army strength to safeguard restitution and drive out the enemy while backing the allies.
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London
Prince Lvoff
M. Tereschtenko
Russia
Prince Lwvoff
Government Pressing for Speedy Peace Without Annexations
Government states its duty to proclaim a clear desire for a swift peace and clarifies that peace without annexations or indemnities is not a matter of passive defence.
Great Boys Suit Sale Ad From I Gray Co
A newspaper ad from I Gray Co at Washington and Hanover streets promotes boys wool suits for 1.98, reefers at 1.98, and fine blue serge suits at 2.90 for ages 3 to 8. The announcement features a low price sale with multiple suit types.
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I. Gray Co
Washington
Hanover Streets
Sinn Fein meeting rejects home rule convention plan
In Dublin Count Plunkett presides over Sinn Fein talks on government settlement. A statement says the government backs a minority’s stance, blocking a convention solution. It warns against the pitfall and calls for a freely chosen convention with adult suffrage and possible independence.
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Dublin
Sinn Fein
Count Plunkett
Ireland
French steamship Colbert sunk. 51 killed in Mediterranean
The French steamship Colbert carrying military passengers was torpedoed and sunk in the Mediterranean on April 30. Fifty-one people died including Auxiliary Naval Lieutenant Commelin who commanded the vessel and had been awarded the Legion of Honor for fending off a previous submarine attack.
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Colbert
Mediterranean
Teuton
Admiralty
Commelin
Legion of Honor
F Gray Company to Sell Men's Blue Serge Suits
F Gray Company announces sale of men's blue serge suits priced at 9.90 dollars. Suits are described as all wool and pure indigo.
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F. Gray Company
F. Gray Co
Washington
Hanover Streets
Hiss Names of Balfour and Britain
Ireland urged to choose its own government as resolutions passed at a meeting criticizing British policy. The report notes Britain faced opposition from Irish leaders and calls for self rule.
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Hiss
Balfour
Britain
Irish Freedom Rally at Faneuil Hall Calls for Independent Ireland
More than 1000 Friends of Irish Freedom at Faneuil Hall pass resolutions urging Ireland to be proclaimed a separate nation with a special peace conference representative. Speakers condemn the British Home Rule measure as a subterfuge and push for full independence. Audience boos highlight staunch opposition to Balfour Chamberlain Carson and Britain.
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Chamberlain
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Four Upset in Charles River Reported Near Fox Island
Four canoes upset in the Charles River off Fox Island yesterday. One young woman, who sank twice, was saved by her male companion who kept her head above water and guided them to a police patrol boat. The woman regained consciousness and returned home.
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Ernest J. Collins
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Lynn
Men’s Suits and Topcoats at Special Price
F Gray Co offers top coats and suits in black blue brown and green with silk lining in single and double breasted styles. Pinch backs available. Special price 9.90. See them to save money at Washington and Hanover streets.
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F. Gray Co
Washington and Hanover Sts
Rintelen and Lamar Found Guilty in 1915 Munitions Plot
Captain Franz Rintelen of Germany, David Lamar the Wolf of Wall Street, and Henry B. Martin a Washington lobbyist were found guilty by a Federal Court jury of conspiring in 1915 to disrupt munitions traffic with the Entente. The jury disagreed on four other defendants after more than 29 hours deliberation.
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New York
Franz Rintelen
David Lamar
Wolf
Wall Street
Henry B. Martin
Washington
Jury Clears Some Defendants in Sherman Antitrust Case
Judge Bushman accepted the verdict within an hour after sending the jury back. Jurors reported 9:30 a.m. that three defendants were guilty but four remained deadlocked. Sentencing postponed to tomorrow. possible detention camp for Captain Rintelen. Offence carries up to one year in prison or a $5000 fine or both.
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Frank Buchanan
H. Robert Fowler
Herman Schulters
Jacob C. Taylor
Rintelen
Lamar
Martin
Labor
National Peace Council
Roosevelt ends volunteer movement and recalls officers
Colonel Theodore Roosevelt announced that all men who volunteered to serve with him in France are absolved from further connection with the movement. He said they must enter military service by other means or return to civil life if unable, and that promised funds would be withdrawn and reassessed.
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Oyster Bay
N. Y
Theodore Roosevelt
France
Roosevelt
Mrs Sunday Out of Danger After Appendicitis Operation
Mrs William A Sunday wife of the evangelist underwent an appendicitis operation last night and is now out of danger with hopes for a quick recovery as announced today by doctors.
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Mrs. Sunday
New York
William A. Sunday
Weather and notices mix with historical anniversaries
A brief from a newspaper page notes sun and moon times with lights on at 7 34 and a 1912 electrocution anniversary for Richeson. It also recalls 1915 wartime actions in Austria halting Italian trains and destroying bridges as tensions mounted.
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Austria
Forecast Calls for Cooler, Fair Weather in New England
Boston area expects a fair, cooler Monday and Tuesday with light northerly winds. Southern New England forecast notes fair conditions and cooler temperatures Monday into Tuesday, while northern New England including New Hampshire and southwest Maine also stay fair with cooling.
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Boston
Washington
New England
New Hampshire
Maine
Yesterday's Temperature Report at Thompson's Spa
Average temperature yesterday was 66 with high and low readings listed for the day. The report cites hourly figures near 50 to 79 degrees and notes a one year ago yesterday comparison.
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Thompson's Spa
Abry Pia Otra
Eastern League results and standings brief
Boston 2, Chicago 3. Cleveland 5, Philadelphia 2. Detroit 1, New York 0. St. Louis 4, Washington 1. Springfield 7, Bridgeport 6. Signals a slate of scores from recent games in the Eastern League with multiple city matchups and a close Springfield win over Bridgeport.
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Philadelphia
E. Detroit
New York
St. Louis
Washington
Springfield
Bridgeport
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