British smash Hindenburg Line across 48 hours
British forces report 48 hour offensive has captured the Hindenburg line from eastern Bullecourt to Arras with many German trenches wiped out. Front reportedly extends about two miles from Croisilles to Bullecourt, despite some defenses remaining west of Bullecourt. Italians maintain vigorous drive against Austrians elsewhere.
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Hindenburg Line
Bullecourt
Arras
Associated Press
Croisilles
British report on Hindenburg line gains near Bullecourt
The official British report states new positions along the Hindenburg line northwest of Bullecourt were secured with minimal enemy interference. It confirms heavy German losses and that, except for a 5000 yard sector west of Bullecourt, the force now holds the line from east of Bullecourt to Arras.
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Hindenburg Line
Bullecourt
Arras
Strong Ally Father John's Medicine Ad
An advertisement touts Father John's Medicine as best for colds and building strength, presenting it as a trusted tonic for wellness.
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John
Inventor Simon Lake Plans Merchant Submarine
Philadelphia reports Simon Lake offers a standardized merchant submarine that can be produced within four months with three or four more per week after initial production. The design aims to counter German submarine terror with a practical, scalable solution.
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Philadelphia
Philadelphia Press
America
Simon Lake
Merchant Submarine Company Chartered in Maine Turning Point War
Navy and military experts call it turning point of the war as the Merchant Submarine Company, capitalized at 10 million dollars, is chartered under Maine law in Augusta on May 10. Vessels to be built and operated will displace about 7500 to 8000 tons dead weight, vastly larger than the Deutschland. Simon Lake and associates lead the venture operating under the Stars.
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Maine
Augusta
Merchant Submarine Company
Simon Lake
Public registration card details for 21 to 30 year olds
The official draft registration card and answering directions were published by Charles F. Gettemy. Men aged 21 to 30 must register on June 5 and answer 12 questions. registrars will write the answers on the cards when individuals present themselves.
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Charles F. Gettemy
Registration Card Instructions Read Before Registration Table
Instructions explain the sequence of questions asked at the registration desk. Readers are urged to study the form carefully, prepare answers in advance, and respond in the stated order on the paper.
Girl Killed in Elevator at Boston Optical
Ada Shuffian an eighteen year old employee of the Boston Optical Company at 31 Beach street was killed yesterday after stepping into an elevator well and falling twenty feet. She died en route to City Hospital. Her parents Mr and Mrs Abraham Shuffian live at 42 Lowell street.
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Ada Shuffian
Boston Optical Company
Beach Street
City Hospital
Miss Shuffian
Abraham Shuffian
Lowell Street
Mr. Shuffian
Billerica Street
Prince to Head U S Aviators
Frederick H. Prince Jr. son of Frederick H. Prince of Princemere Pride's Crossing and Boston, after returning from the French aviation corps, plans to accompany the first American expeditionary force to France under Major General Pershing and is expected to command the aviation unit with the Pershing forces.
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Washington
Frederick H. Prince, Jr
Frederick
Frederick ‘H. Prince, JR
France
Pershing
Prince Returning Home From French Service Speaks On Flyers
The article notes Mr Prince returned from a brief leave from the French corps and traveled from Boston to confer with the French war mission. It says he would lead flyers joining the first fighting forces under the Stars and Stripes and that the Pershing expedition is expected to sail within weeks.
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Mr. Prince
Boston
Prince
Europe
Pershing
Fire destroys Stone stock stable and five Welsh horses
A blaze at Rocky Point off Manomet road destroyed the stock stable of Charles A. Stone of Stone and Webster and five valuable Welsh thoroughbreds. Loss estimated at 35000 dollars.
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Plymouth
Charles A. Stone
Stone & Webster
Rocky Point
Manomet Road
Fire devastates Atlanta block after late evening blaze
A massive fire in Atlanta's Negro section swept through blocks destroying hundreds of homes and causing estimated losses between 2 and 3 million dollars. At least one woman died from shock, and officials reported the fire was checked mid way along the Ponce de Leon avenue area with no further spread expected.
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Atlanta
Ponce de Leon Avenue
Fire Rages Through City Warehouses Amid High Winds
A northeast wind drove flames through the city hitting warehouses near Whecatur and Fort streets. Within an hour the fire grew into a conflagration as fire officials, Fort McPherson training camp units, and multiple neighboring city engines joined in the effort.
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Whecatur
Fort Streets
Fort McPherson
Navy Prohibition Call Extends Liquor Ban to Sailors
Secretary Daniels sent a letter to Speaker Clark urging inclusion of an army style liquor ban in naval law. He notes 40 000 navy recruits in training and urges safeguards for sailors. The proposed draft would empower the President to regulate liquor sales near naval jurisdictions and ban liquor on all naval stations and vessels.
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Washington
Daniels
Clark
Navy
Congress
Charitable Irish Society backs Liberty Bond purchase
The Charitable Irish Society at the City Club monthly meeting last night unanimously recommended taking 1000 dollars from their building fund to buy Liberty Loan bonds. The action was adopted during the gathering.
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Charitable
Irish Society
Special sale on men’s suits and topcoats at Gray Co.
Men’s suits and topcoats offered in blacks blues browns and greens with silk lining. Prices include $15 standard suits and special price $9.90 on select topcoats. Sold at F. Gray Co. located at Washington and Hanover streets. See them and save money.
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F’. Gray Co
Washington and Hanover Sts
Federal Trade Commission Proposes Coal Regulation
The Federal Trade Commission proposed government control of the coal industry in a report to Congress. It accuses producers and brokers of exorbitant profits and cites inadequate transportation as the cause of current coal shortages at consumption points.
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Washington
Federal Trade Commission Today
Congress
Coal pricing urged to reflect public needs and utilities
A commission report calls for fixing coal prices as a basic life necessity. It notes unprecedented demand in six months, rising 1916 mine shipments by 66 million tons, and rail and water transport strains. The panel urges coal miners be exempt from the draft to keep steady production.
Roosevelt Declines Bazaar to Aid France Effort
Colonel Theodore Roosevelt declines to open the allies bazaar at Buffalo and says he will focus future efforts on aiding the prompt deployment of adequate American forces on the firing line. He notes relief funds will follow that primary objective.
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Oyster Bay
N. Y
Theodore Roosevelt
Buffalo
F. Gray Company Ad for Men’s Blue Serge Suits
The F Gray Company offers men suits in blue serge at nine dollars and ninety cents. All wool and pure indigo. Located at Washington and Hanover streets. An advertisement highlights the sale and materials.
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F. Gray Company
F. Gray Co
Washington
Hanover Streets
Colonial Wreck After Atlantic Crossing Off English Coast
The British steamship Colonial of the Leyland line was wrecked on the southerly coast of England Sunday night after crossing the Atlantic and evading German U boats. The report was received by John H. Thomas, local manager of the International Mercantile Marine.
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Atlantic
British Isles
Colonian
Leyland Line
England
John H. Thomas
International Mercantile Marine
The Colonian Sinks After German Submarine Attack
The Colonian left May 5 for London and stopped in the English Channel to land cargo. Rumors of an attack surfaced last Friday but were doubted. Yesterday the steamer reached an English port safely, easing fears. Loss is over $2,000,000. the 6440 ton Newcastle built vessel carried Captain John McDonald.
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Colonian
London
English Channel
John McDonald
Boston
Newcastle
Eng
Pittsfield to suspend business for Liberty Bond sales
Pittsfield will suspend business, schools and professional activity for one hour from 10 to 11 on May 25 as local businessmen canvass the city to sell one million dollars in Liberty Loan bonds.
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Pittsfield
Great Boys Suit Sale at F Gray Co
Boys aged 3 to 8 offered all wool suits at 1.98 with reefers and fine blue serge options priced 2.90. F Gray Co. promotes budget children’s wear in this sale.
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F. Gray Co
Washington
Hanover Streets
Irish convention to frame a constitution for Ireland
Lloyd George announces in the House of Commons that a convention of Irish representatives will be convened to draft a constitution for Ireland. All political blocks clergy and Sinn Fein militants will be invited to seek agreement and possible legislation thereafter.
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Lloyd George
Erin
London
Ireland
David Lloyd George
House of Commons
Sinn Fein Society
Ulster Stands Firm Amid Political Deadlock Prediction
If the final attempt succeeds a political miracle will have been accomplished. Ulster remains unchanged and Sir John Lonsdale predicts the same deadlock. He says Ulster will not accept home rule parliament and notes Nationalists will not consent to excluding six Ulster counties.
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Ulster
John Lonsdale
Irish Unionists
War Declarations and Diplomatic Moves Across Europe and Americas
A snapshot of historic conflicts and policy moves: France and England begin hostilities in 1803, Italy declares war on Austria in 1915, and a year ago the Carranza government demanded U S troop withdrawal from Mexico reflecting evolving regional tensions.
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France
England
Italy
Austria
Carranza
United States
Mexico
Unsettled Hoston Forecast With Rain Tuesday and Wednesday
Forecast for southern New England calls for rain Tuesday and likely Wednesday with cooler conditions on Wednesday. Northern New England remains cloudy Tuesday then rain on Wednesday, with moderate southerly or easterly winds increasing.
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Hoston
Washington
New England
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