Germans Gain 26 Miles In Four Days As British Admit
A high British military authority told the Associated Press that German forces far advance on the western front has pushed about 26 miles in four days. The Germans are threatening Paris and have widened thrusts toward Rheims, with reserves ready to be thrown in at any point. The Allied line now runs from Noyon to Soissons as German attacks widen on the Marne front.
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New Zeebrugge Raid Wrecks Big Powder Magazine
Amsterdam reports a long aerial attack on Zeebrugge with a massive explosion at about 1 am suspected to have blown a powder magazine. Germans reportedly crossed the Aisne and advanced toward Paris or Amiens as Crown Prince mobilizes reserves, while British lines held before retreat to align with French positions.
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Blood Transfusion to Save Life of Sufferer
At St Vincent's hospital efforts aim to keep the patient's identity secret while a transfusion is arranged. R DeLuces is expected to perform the operation on Monday with tests open to applicants today and tomorrow during specified hours as authorities seek donors despite large offers.
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German Vanguard at Marne Aim at Paris
German forces push from the Marne toward Paris as French defenses hold near Rheims and Soissons. Allied lines heavy with casualties, with reports of large German artillery gains and many prisoners. American troops engaged in Picardy and Toul sectors. hospitals attacked by German air raids. Kronstadt forts reportedly seized by Germans per Pravo.
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Corrigan Receives Honor Medal in Heroic Police Deed
Corrigan earns an honor medal after leaping to seize frightened horses pulling a wagon near Main Street. Dragged 100 feet he threw a horse, body torn and bruised. Commissioners report police manpower depleted by wartime drafts and consider action. Applications of Jes Juhl and Charles Marsh approved as special policemen.
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U Boat Sinks Big Italian Steamer Verona Reported
New York May 21 Word in marine circles says the Italian steamship Verona of 8,261 tons gross is believed sunk by a German submarine. Officials for Navigazione Generale Italiana say no official confirmation yet. The Verona was in government service and the sinking is reported to have occurred last week.
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Jail Prisoners Sent on Roads in Fairfield County
Middlesex county reports that prisoners are to be used for outside labor on state roads and farms. About 200 prisoners remain with 75 available for work, earning the county roughly 10 dollars per prisoner daily in aggregate, versus 2 dollars under the old jail contractor. Guards will be assigned, with one guard per five prisoners, to prevent escapes.
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Sub sunk by liner amidships in Irish Sea
A German submarine was rammed and sunk by a large British transport off the Irish coast during the second week in May. The liner, one of the largest in service, hit the U boat full amidships after a torpedo salvo and while being maneuvered to let destroyers drop depth charges. The information comes from a prominent American returning from England.
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John Reed Arrested At Philadelphia Soap Box Speech
John Reed the socialist and Russian Bolshevik representative was arrested in Philadelphia while attempting a street corner speech. Police prohibited a planned hall gathering citing inappropriateness for the time, leading to a brief clash and Reed’s arrest for inciting to riot and breach of the peace.
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