Coblenz Bridgehead Plans and German Notes
Allied and associated powers press for a direct settlement of Adriatic questions while French forces prepare to move on Coblenz bridgehead. Diplomatic exchanges over German responsibility for the war continue as Austrian and Hungarian treaty details face redrafts and potential shifts in Versailles negotiations.
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Italy
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Fiume
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Riot at Fort Leavenworth Prison Ends With Injuries
A general riot at the U S Disciplinary Barracks Fort Leavenworth began when convicts armed with clubs attacked guards after attempting to loot the prison storehouse. A sergeant fired, several shots were exchanged, one convict was shot in the leg and multiple guards were beaten as a board of officers investigates the clash.
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Rice
Clemency Board Recommends Remittance in Army Prisons
The War Department clemency board reviewing military prison cases recommended complete or partial remittance in 91 percent of 2 857 cases examined. About 2 100 cases remained for action as of April 25 with work expected to finish this month. Average sentence before the board dropped from seven years six months to one year eight months. unexecuted sentences were fully remitted in 918 cases.
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Washington
Special Clemency Board
War Department
High Record for Exports
Washington reports foreign trade rising sharply with exports in May valued at 715 million dollars, surpassing the January high by 92 million and April 1918 by 215 million. Imports reached 273 million, only the second time this level was exceeded. The trade surplus was 422 million, largely funded by 409 million in credits from the United States government to the Allies in April.
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Washington
America
Eyes States
Allies
One Child in Three Underfed in Chicago May
Dr William Emerson of Boston urges priority on health over education stating that one third of children in Chicago are underfed. He warns malnutrition threatens growth and future learning outcomes and calls for immediate community health interventions.
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Chicago
Wiliam Emerson
Boston
Pullman repair shop and cars destroyed in Ludlow fire
A night fire in Ludlow Kentucky destroyed the Pullman Company's repair shop and six Pullman passenger cars. The loss was estimated at 225000 dollars. The blaze occurred on May 22 and caused extensive damage to the facility and rolling stock.
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Pullman
Ludlow
Pullman Company
Hunting accident mystery around Bess-So Ferdy shooting
The incident remains unclear as Bess-So Ferdy was shot during a hunt. It is believed he went out alone and may have accidentally shot himself while aiming at a deer. Local authorities have not released definitive details.
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Bess
Ferdy
Bels
Allen's Foot The Anti Seppv Ad For Shoes
Shaken into a foot-bath this product promises instant relief for tired feet. It claims to prevent blisters calluses and corns and to make shoes last longer. Sold everywhere as a remedy for foot comfort.
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Allen
Country Ways in the City Says Elites Lose Neighborliness
A Los Angeles Times piece laments urban heedlessness and cruelty. It warns city dwellers drift from country gentleness, neglect friends who are ill or dying, and urges keeping kind, gentle customs in the heart despite city life.
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Los Angeles Times
Sweden's Harvest Value Outstrips Long-Term Average
Sweden reports last year's harvest valued at about 622 million dollars, more than 268 million above the 1917-1918 average, though overall the harvest was only average.
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Sweden
That's Enough. Edith Is Your Engagement Announced Yet
A brief dialogue quoted from the Boston Transcript where Edith asks if her engagement has been announced and Alice responds that she has already said so. The exchange reflects a social note on marriage plans and public announcements.
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Edith
Alice
Boston Transcript
Proverbs as Life Rules Guide a Frugal Man
A saying notes that a man who treats proverbs as the sole guide to living need not worry about dieting or anti-fat measures. It implies wisdom in restraint and simple living.
Raton land stock ranch near wells shows workable sections
The item notes land and stock ranch prospects near wells in Raton New Mexico with a focus on workable single sections and potential Hugo Tap involvement.
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Wells
Dantien
Hugo Tap Raton
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