Crawford Victim of Auto Spree
John W. McAnarney of Quincy testified before Judge Morton in Federal District Court on Crawford pleading guilty to impersonating a U S secret service officer. The defendant is Jay W. Crawford son of a Boston lawyer and the case centers on his auto spree beyond the law.
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John W. McAnarney
Quincy
Morton
Federal District Court
Jay W. Crawford
Boston
United States Secret Service
Man with long record of worthless checks tied to auto escapades
A 37 year old defendant with a long pattern of bad check transactions across states faced court. Prosecutors said each case linked to automobile escapades and even one involved obtaining a machine with a bad check. The charge of posing as a secret service man stemmed from a motor car trip between Ferncroft Inn York Beach and other spots. The judge delayed sentencing to see if military authorities will take him, noting his military school graduation. His wife, not present, spoke with him in the marshal’s office.
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United States District
Shea
McAnarney
Secret Service
Ferncroft Inn
York Beach
Morton
Crawford
Middle West
Notable Wartime Secrecy During Austrian Naval Base Raid
An officer used unusual secrecy to safeguard a naval base operation. He served in the Piave trenches to mislead observers and prepared for the strike while telling others he would visit friends. He was joined by another officer and two sailors.
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Piave
Italian naval raid ends in mystery over Pola harbor
In darkness at Pola the Italian destroyer squadron attempting to torpedo a battleship mission fails. Commander Pellegrini and three others penetrate defenses then vanish after signaling a hit and warning they have no chance. Allies and Italy await aerial confirmation. the four are presumed prisoners or lost.
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Pellegrini
al Ve
Great German Smash About to Be Launched
Allied offensives have delayed a German push as American and French aviators bomb and harry front lines. Pershing troops press engagements in Lorraine and the Somme, while British actions are quieter though artillery volleys remain heavy. German plans may hinge near Albert or the Avre with massive forces nearby.
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France
Pershing
Toul
Somme
Ypres
Albert
Avre
Plemont
Noyon
Harassing Attacks Disrupt German Offensive Plans
The French and British operations in France disrupt the anticipated German offensive by denying solid positions on the Flanders hills and surrounding heights. Entente forces retain key high ground near Villers Bretonneux, Gauvesnes, Mailly Raineval, Le Plemont, and Renaud, while making gains in the area.
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France
Associated Press
Flanders
Villers-Bretonneux
Gauvesnes
Mailly- Raineval
le Plemont
Renaud
Rumania Peace Declared Null and Void
Paris note from May 22 reports the response of French British Italian and American ministers to a Romanian foreign minister letter about a Romania central powers peace. They state they consider the treaty stipulations null and void as contrary to principles and rights that led the Entente to war.
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Paris
Constantian Arion
Romania
Berlin Reports Heavy Shelling by the Allies
Berlin broadcasts a British sourced official statement noting heavy Allied artillery fire across the Kemmel region and Lys to La Bassee canal, with intense activity between Arras and Albert and Somme and Oise. It also reports a bombing squadron destroying French munition depots near Blargies.
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Berlin
London
Kemmel
Kemmel Village
Lys
LaBassee Canal
Arras
Albert
Somme
Oise
Germans Lose Heavily in Raid by British
London report from British headquarters says German forces made another raid near Mesnil and Hebuterne but were repulsed with heavy German casualties. A separate night raid near Hebuterne yielded prisoners and further artillery activity dominated the front.
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London
Mesnil
Field Marshal
Haig
France
Hebuterne
Albert
Mhebuterne
Tobacco Becomes Part of Regular Rations for U S Forces
In France, tobacco will be issued as part of regular rations to American expeditionary forces. Following General Pershing's recommendation, the War Department orders daily four-tenths of an ounce of smoking tobacco and ten cigarette papers per soldier, with possible substitutions for other items.
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France
Associated Press
Red Cross
General Pershing
War Department
Widow of Thomas Clark Arrested in Dublin
Mrs. Thomas Clark, widow of a Dublin storekeeper who signed the 1916 proclamation, was arrested today in Dublin. Her husband was executed for his role in the uprising.
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Thomas Clark
Dublin
Thomas
Clark
U S Airmen Engage in Large Scale Bombing in France
American air squadrons, operating with French forces, have participated in extensive bombing behind German lines. At one point, as many as 120 allied aircraft were in bombing missions simultaneously.
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France
Associated Press
Aerial Activity Over French Front May 15 to 18
Records show 105 aerial combats in that period with 37 German planes destroyed and 60 forced to land. Eight captive balloons burned as 160 tons of bombs hit depots and towns, including 185 tons by night bombers. May 15 saw 120 aircraft in the air. May 16 featured daylight raids aided by 75 chasing planes. American and Italian squadrons took part.
Maine 55 Percent Complete for Red Cross Fund
Maine reports 301694 dollars raised after three days of the Red Cross drive about 55 percent of its state quota. Augusta chapter closes at 60 percent over quota with 31000 raised. Portland subscriptions total 100000 toward 175000. Cumberland county towns Otisfield Falmouth and Sebago exceed their quotas.
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Portland
Red Cross
Maine
Frank L. Rawson
Augusta
Cumberland County
Otisfield
Falmouth
Sebago
Fight Under Irish Flag Urged By Captain MacMahon
Captain Thomas F. MacMahon of the Irish Guards calls for Irish forces to fight as Irishmen under an Irish unit. He backs most of Francis A. Campbell’s views on solidarity and nationhood while urging Ireland to gain credit for its own regiments in the war. He allows Irish Americans to serve under Stars and Stripes. The piece also notes American reporting on Sinn Fein allegations and U S government actions regarding pro German plots.
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Thomas F. MacMahon
Irish Guards
Bromfield Street
Francis A. Campbell
Friends of Irish Freedom
Hibernian
MacMahon
Campbell
France
Italy
Ameri
Germany
Ireland
America
Mr. Campbell
Canada
Washington
Sinn Fein
Dublin Independent
Dublin
Field Marshal French
Dublin Freeman’s Journal
Sinn Fein Arrests Enter Irish Public Debate
Despatches from Dublin suggest Washington will judge the Sinn Fein arrests as Dublin reports an unsettled mood. The Dublin Daily News correspondent notes a pivot toward U S opinion and growing focus on the conspiracy’s lesser known participants.
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Dublin
America
Sinn Fein
London Daily News
Irish Front
Washington
Sinn Fein Prisoners Sent to England From Dublin
A secret consignment of Sinn Fein prisoners departed Dublin for England yesterday. It was not new arrests but a small group previously detained at local barracks. Count Plunkett was the only prominent figure mentioned. At Dublin Castle the chief secretary’s office gate was bolted and access limited to a side street.
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Dublin
Sinn Fein
England
Count Plunkett
Associated Press
Shortt
Dublin Castle
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