Decisive Battle Delayed as Reinforcements Reach Eastern Front
Petrograd notes slow ground advance as Germany and Austria rush troops to the Carpathian and Gorlice sectors amid muddy plains. Germans push toward Tarnow and Gorlice, rail-supplied corps reach Cracow, while Russian forces fortify lines down the Ondawa and in East Prussia attack German bases near the Mazurian Lakes.
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Cracow
Ondawa
Austria
Germany
Noth Poland
East Prussia
Sultan Mehmed Renounces Reign If Capital Moves
A Constantinople imperial council report says Sultan Mehmed V would abdicate if the capital shifts from Constantinople. He told heir Inous souf Izzedin he preferred resignation to the misfortunes of Enver Pasha and the Young Turks while noting he owes his throne to them.
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Paris
Dede Agratch
Turkey
Europe
Constantinople
Mehmed Rechad
Inoussouf Izzedin
Enver Pasha
Inoussouf
Cabinet Puts Liquor Question to Commons as Individual Vote
The British cabinet will take no action to prohibit intoxicating liquor sales and will instead submit the issue to a private bill in Parliament. Canada and other self governing colonies will have a voice when peace terms are discussed at a later time. The session will see members vote as individuals rather than as a party bloc.
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London
House of Commons
Canada
Commons
Auto Crash in Kalamazoo Claims Four Lives and Injuries
An April 17 collision near Kalamazoo Michigan between a car and a street car left Mr and Mrs Paul Pare dead their 14 year old daughter Marie severely injured and Frank Barritt 48 badly hurt. Street car owner driver William Sharpless escaped unharmed. The party return home when the crash occurred.
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Kalamazoo
Mich
Paul Pare
Marie
Frank Barritt
William Sharpless
Titanic Battle Drives Russian Forces in Carpathians
The Carpathian clash rivals the war’s largest engagements, with vast forces converging on the Galicia Hungary ridge. Allied western offensives aid Russia by preventing German reallocations, while Germany may shift troops to Hungary to weaken Russia before renewed pressure on Belgium and France.
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West Front
Russia
Great Britain
France
Hungary
Belgium
Germany
Katwyk Sinking Sparks Dutch Outrage at Submarine War
Dutch editorials blame a German submarine for sinking the Dutch grain laden steamer Katwyk off the North Hinder Lightship. The ship flying the Dutch flag was at anchor when exploded, deepening Dutch anger after four trawlers were seized and sent to Zeebrugge. Britain’s white paper notes British cruisers sunk the German cruiser Dresden in Chilean waters and apologizes for that action. News from Turtle Bay reports no sign of Japanese activity beyond salvage on the stranded Asama, with only a repair ship and two colliers nearby.
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North Hinder
Holland
Baltimore
Zeebrugge
Great Britain
Dresden
Chilean
Turtle Bay
Washington
Noble Irwin
New Orleans
Navy Department
California
Howard
Pacific Fleet
Daniels
San Bartolome Bay
Convicted Mayor Goes to Prison
Indianapolis reports Mayor Donn M. Roberts leads 15 convicts sentenced to Leavenworth for Terre Haute election conspiracy. They left April 18 as 82 others received jail terms, shouting goodbye while marching to the railway station. Deep Sea Diver Is Saved. Washington reports William F. Loughman, entangled near the sunken submarine F-4 at Honolulu Harbor, was rescued after four hours and released unharmed. Rear Admiral Moore notified the Navy department.
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Indianapolis
Donn M. Roberts
Terre Haute
Leavenworth
Washington
William F. Loughman
Honolulu
Moore
Navy Department
Loughman
AIR BATTLES AS CLEAR WEATHER RETURNS TO FRANCE FRONT
British Army fronts report mud dissolving after a dry spell with sunny weather aiding movement. Aeroplane reconnaissance increases over Ypres as British and German flyers clash, few planes shot down. civilians resume farm work amid ongoing trench warfare from Neuve Chapelle to the front.
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France
Belgium
Ypres
Neuve Chapelle
Airships Raid England Missiles Drop Over Kent and Essex
German air raids reach England in perfect weather with three incursions. A bomber dropped four bombs near Faversham and Sittingbourne, near the Isle of Sheppey, likely mistaking Sherness for target. Zeppelins reportedly struck East Anglia, hitting Lowestoft Maldon and others with incendiaries and explosives, causing minor damage but many narrow escapes.
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Woestroy
London
England
Sittingbourne
Isle of Sheppey
Sherness
Canterbury
Kent
East Anglia
Lowestoft
Southweld
Maldon
Burnham
on-the-Crouch
Heybridge
Tillingham
Washington proposes controls to curb pink boll weevil entry
The Agriculture Department released proposed regulations to admit foreign cotton only with permits and notices, designating Boston New York San Francisco and Seattle as entry ports while possibly adding more. A consignee license and shipper notification would be required under the plan, as officials move to police imports. Greek Steamer Torpedoed. London reports the Ellispontos crew arrived in Flushing after a torpedo strike near the North Hinde lightship. The captain was wounded but all aboard escaped in boats. German aviators reportedly tried to bomb two British trawlers and fired, but no hits were reported.
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Washington
United States
Department of Agriculture
Boston
New York
San Francisco
Seattle
Department
London
Ellispontos
North Hinde
Flushing
North Minder
Fatal Detroit street car and freight train crash
Thirteen people were killed and 27 injured when a Detroit city street car collided with a freight train on the Detroit, Toledo & Ironton railroad. Aboard the crowded car were workers returning home. Rescue teams and ambulances transported the injured as identification of victims continued. Three of the dead identified include Gail Gladys George, a school teacher, Zepak Wagergas, and Louis Kornich. The crossing sits on a narrow street and investigators pursued the cause amid ongoing tolls.
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Detroit
Mich
Detroit City
Detroit, Toledo & Ironton Railroad
Gail Gladys George
Zepak Wagergas
Louis Kornich
Anarchy in Mexico City reports from international committee
Washington embassies and legations received affidavits charging conditions of anarchy in Mexico and abuse of foreign residents. Embassies found many allegations confirmed by advices from Mexico City and transmitted them to home governments. Some papers shown to the state department, with affidavits publicized at El Paso after the committee’s agent arrived.
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Washington
International Committee of
Mexico City
Mexico
State Department
el Paso
Texas
International Committee
England Praises America for Temperate War Stance
London reports Sir Gilbert Parker at a Pilgrims meeting praising the United States for its temperateness and moderation during the war. He lauded American ambassadors handling of prisoners and credited American editorials as a credit to journalists and publications, saying Americans understand the war better than Europeans.
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England
America
London
Gilbert Parker
United States
Nine Held as Nightriders in Stuttgart Arkansas
In Stuttgart Arkansas nine men are jailed on night riding charges after a second sheriff raid led by E B Lafargue. Deputies arrested five more, bringing the count to nine. The outbreak targets African Americans causing fear and emigration in the county.
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Stuttgart
Ark
E. B. Lafargue
Will Sell Arms To All Washington
The Washington government states that U S citizens may sell foodstuffs arms and all contraband to belligerents on an equal basis but do not commit to delivering these products nor to attempting delivery. The policy governs shipments with naval forces of the belligerents.
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Washington
State Department
United States
Mississippi News Roundup From Corinth To Meridian
Reports from across Mississippi include Mrs. C. C. Puckett dying from burns after fainting near Corinth. Hazelhurst shipped Alaska peas on April 17. Levee bids awarded in Issaquena. $100000 in debt certificates authorized. Henson to face charges for a Lambert poker dispute. A man in Coldwater sustains throat injuries after a checker game quarrel. A major two day Knights of Pythias celebration in Meridian with 50 initiations and regional participation. Preparations for a large Columbus pageant at the Industrial Institute May 27. Tupelo cotton fire blamed on a cigarette stump. 1800 bales burned, $75000 loss. Scottish Rite reunion dates set for Meridian May 24-27 after rescheduling.
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Columbus
Industrial Institute and College
South
Emma Ody Pohl
Rice Gaither
Columbus Riflemen
Tupelo
Gulf Compress Company
Frisco
B.V. White
L. R. Stamm
Meridian
Geo. F. Moore
Road improvements under $50,000 bond issue begin
Work on improving District No 2 roads in Lowndes County has begun under the recent $50,000 bond issue. Specifications describe 21 miles of first class roads with a sand and clay foundation and gravel surface.
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Lowndes County
Vice President Marshall to Speak in Jackson May 14
The executive committee of the Young Men's Business Club arranged for Vice-President Thomas R. Marshall to deliver an address in Jackson on May 14 at the Century Theater. The event promises a lively address from national leadership in a capital city setting.
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Marshall
Jackson
The
Thomas R. Marshall
Century Theater
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