U-boats off Virginia last October revealed in desertion trial
Camp Devens May 23 German submarines hunted troop transports and other targets within three miles of the Virginia coast in October, per Paul L. Nace on trial for desertion. He described the mysterious Rudolph Gregan of Charlestown as abducting him from Camp to a hidden New England submarine base and tropical locations to steal airplane inventions, with Lt Francis Flannagan expected to present corroborating evidence. New facts about submarine activities were anticipated.
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Devens
Virginia
Paul L. Nace
Rudolph Gregan
Charlestown
New England
Tropics
Nace
Francis Flannagan
Boston News
Johnson Demands State Dept Furnish Senate Treaty Copy
Senator Johnson presses the State Department to provide the Senate with a full copy of the It-Longe declaration while stating the Senate may not view a treaty. The alliance and party lines converge as Berlin readers weigh in. The Johnson resolution is viewed as a key to the final stance on the treaty question amid sharp attacks on the League of Nations.
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Johnson
State Department
Senate
Longe
Berlin
League of Nations
Olney Says Air Plans Fell Down
Olney reports that air plans collapsed amid doubts about funding and feasibility. Officials cited delays and shifts in priorities while outlining revised steps for future aviation projects. Local leaders urged caution but pledged continued pursuit of improved air services.
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Olney
Sanitarium hearing cites meals and management at Rutland
Amusements granted and food to be better at the Rutland State Sanitarium faced sharp critique from inmates during a four hour hearing before the state trustees. Complaints included scanty meals, cereal with worms, hash needing to be seen to be appreciated, and accusations that Dr Ernest B. Emerson, the superintendent, holds position by politics.
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Rutland
Rutland State Sanitarium
Ernest B. Emerson
State Trustees of Hospitals
Debate Drift Delays Vote on Peace Treaty Text
Senator Lodge attacked the President's course during a Senate debate on the resolution to release the entire peace treaty with Germany and the Covenant of the League of Nations. He argued the terms were known to German shopkeepers while the Senate remained in the dark. The exchange involved Senators Thomas of Colorado and Hitchcock of Nebraska as the discussion continued.
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Washington, D.C
Lodge
League of Nations
Senate
Thomas
Colorado
Hitchcock
Nebraska
Johnsont
California
Germany
United States
Six hours of cross-examination failed to expose discrepancies
After extensive cross-examination lasting six hours, no inconsistencies appeared in the defendant’s testimony. The accused remained calm and composed throughout being questioned.
Somerville Fund Drive Urges Local Donation Push
Somerville residents are urged to raise the Salvation Army Home Service Fund to 6000 with 2000 still needed. Contributions should be mailed to W. J. Sullivan at City Hall by Monday May 26 to keep the city “over the top.” Eugene M. Carman and WM. J. Ennis sign as chairman and secretary.
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Salvation Army Home Service Fund
W. J. Sullivan
Somerville
Strong winds halt NC-4 Lisbon flight attempt
Ponta Delgada May 23 AP. Lieutenant-Commander A C Read announced that strong easterly winds off Portugal would stop the seaplane NC-4 from starting for Lisbon before daybreak Sunday.
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Ponta Delgada
Associated Press
A. C. Read
Portugal
Lisbon
Navy aviators praised for endurance and bravery
Josephus Daniels thanks the Post for its congratulations on the NC-1 NC-3 and NC-4 crews and their Atlantic flight feats. He cites Read and NC-4 as outstanding and notes plans for the Ponta Delgada to Lisbon leg while hoping for news of Hawker’s safe return.
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Navy
Read
Ponta Delgada
Lisbon
Atlantic
Hawker
Josephus Daniels
Fitzgerald Sets Wheat Maximum in War Trade Plan
Congressman Richard Olney, returning to Washington after a month abroad, intimates that American war casualties may be linked to trade policies. The statement signals forthcoming shifts in wheat maximums and trade measures, with further details promised on Page 8.
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Washington
Capitol
France
Germany
Richard Olney
Hearings Noted: Attendees Up From Bed Bound
A fragment notes that every person in the institution not confined to bed attended the hear ing. The line suggests a gathering or service with all mobile residents present, implying participation beyond those bedridden.
Soldiers of Ireland Unite in Nationalist Veterans Association
In Dublin on May 28 the Mansion House hosted a large meeting of former soldiers who voted to form the Nationalist Veterans Association to safeguard soldiers' interests and press for fulfillment of home rule pledges and submission of Ireland's case to the peace conference. Major-General Hamilton presided with speakers including Sir Thomas Myles and various officers and NCOs.
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Dublin
Associated Press
Mansion House
Veterans’ Association
Ireland
Hamilton
Thomas Myles
Today in History and Obscure Anniversaries
Queen Victoria born in 1819 and actor Richard Mansfield born in 1857 are noted anniversaries. The entry recalls 1915 events with Austria attacking Italy, Venice bombarded from the air, and a submarine torpedoing Inniscarra en route from Fishguard to Cork. Also mentions British air and naval actions a year prior in the Somme region.
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Queen Victoria
Richard Mansfield
Austria
Italy
Venice
Peronne
Fricourt
Bapaume
Somme
Inniscarra
Fishguard
Cork
Sergeant Alvin York Recalled From Pall Mall Tenn
New York reports on Sergeant Alvin C. York of Pall Mall Tennessee gathering attention as a second elder of the Church of Christ. The item notes his rising leadership role and public recognition within the community and religious circles.
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New York
Alvin C. York
Pall Mall, Tenn
Church of Christ
Weather forecast for Boston and New England region
Unsettled conditions with probable showers expected Saturday and Sunday. Moderate temperatures and light westerly winds prevail. Forecast covers New England and eastern New York with partly cloudy skies and local showers. Temperatures remain mild across the Middle Atlantic and New England states through the weekend.
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Boston
Washington
New England
New York
Middle Atlantic
Mississippi River
War Cost to April 30 1919 Totaled 21.3 Billion Dollars
The United States war cost up to April 30 1919 was estimated at 21,294,000,000 dollars. About two thirds of the total, roughly 14,000,000,000 dollars, were spent by the War Department according to the War Department statistics branch.
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Washington
United States
Statistics Branch
War Department
War Cost and Peace Expenditures in World War I Totals
The record shows disbursements from April 6 1917 to April 30 1919 totaling 23 363 000 000 with war costs to April 36 1919 at 21 294 000 000. Estimated peace expenses 2 069 000 000 based on 1912 1916 outlays.
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Treasury
Baseball Results From Yesterday in National and American Leagues
Cincinnati beat Boston 10 to 4 while New York edged St. Louis 7 to 6 in a National League slate. Brooklyn defeated Pittsburgh 6 to 4 and Philadelphia won 7 to 2 over Chicago. In the American League Chicago won 5 to 0 against New York with all remaining games rained out.
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Boston
New York
St. Louis
Brooklyn
Pittsburg
Philadelphia
Chicago
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