Infantry Quiet Along Front as Raids Continue
Allied guns stripe back areas with sterile shelling as infantry remains in place. Canadians raid Neuville Vitasse while British and French lines repulse a German surprise attack near Hangard and prevent enemy moves on the front with persistent shelling.
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William Philp Simms
United Press
Tikobits
France
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Wat-Wade
Noyon
Neuville- Vittase
Hazebrouck
Straxzele
Morebeoque
Ypres
Poperingshe
Maurice letter targets Lloyd George and Bonar Law
London May 7 Public record from Gen Maurice former director of military operations accuses Premier Lloyd George and Chancellor Bonar Law of falsehoods over grave matters. Bonar Law says two judges will form a court of honor to probe the charges. Asquith may name a judge. Government to discuss Maurice date. Meux warns the army and navy oppose current conduct.
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ED B. Keen
United Press
London
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Army Council
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Asquith
Bonar Law
Bir Hedworth Meux
Law
Hans Put Gas in Letters Sent Home by Allied Captives
Paris reports Germans allegedly injected asphyxiating gas into letters from prisoners in camps. A La Sleotiere woman fell ill after opening a Priest prisoner’s letter, and another wife in Bavaria received a letter with poison gas on the same day.
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Hans
Paris
la Sleotiere
Germany
Bavaria
French prisoner describes brutal treatment by German captors
A French escapee told American officers of brutal abuse in Hamelin prison camp. He recounted a weakened American prisoner starved on thin soup and fish, beaten with rifle butts and bayonets, confinement in a steam heated hall, and exposure to snow with forced standing, noting frequent deaths.
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United Press
France
Germany
Hammn
Hamelin
Emperor William Telegram Credits German Chambers of Commerce
Amsterdam May 7 The telegram from Emperor William praises recent successes that will influence global development in the coming decades in reply to a homage address from a convention of German chambers of commerce.
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Amsterdam
William
Czernin's Bluff Forcing Romania's Peace Treaty
Amsterdam dispatch reports a secret February visit by Count Czernin to King Ferdinand of Romania to press for immediate peace with the central powers. He delivered a blunt ultimatum warning of a German-Austrian seizure of Romania if terms were not accepted, aiming to conclude negotiations swiftly.
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Krumania
Ister
Jass
Ferdinand of
Rumania
American Red Cross
Humanta
Cownt Cherpin
Associated Press
Milesion
Ruma
Documenta
Coun
Ceornin
Jassy
Wnbending
Rpthiews
Germany
Austria
Mungery
Government Loses Oil Land Decision in California Case
The U S circuit court of appeals in San Francisco recorded a ruling against the government in the Wik Hill case against the Southern Pacific railway. The decision addresses a billion dollar land dispute over 61 000 acres claimed as oil bearing, with the government alleging fraud and seeking recovery of title.
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Ban Francisco
California
United States Circuit Court of Appeals
Southern Pacific Railway
Southern Pacific
Government
Prussianism Has Lost In Reckless War Claims
Zurich May 7 reports from various sources say Austria faces serious unrest with revolutionary tendencies growing. The government denies the reports claiming calm and no measures. Vienna dispatch says a manifesto justifies the premier von Seydler's extraordinary actions as the government readies for an important move.
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United Press
Zurich
Austria
Vienna
von Seydler
Austria-Hungary Crisis Deepens War Morale Damaged
In Washington on May 7 Prof V M Yovanovitch the Berlin government representative said the Austrian Hungary internal situation is at its most serious since the war began. He cited low army morale and stronger civilian unrest than army dissatisfaction in a notable interview.
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Washington, D. C
Austria-Hungary
V. M. Yovanovitch
Washington
Tidewater Sinks U Boat After Three Direct Hits
The American steamer Tidewater sank an enemy submarine on March 17 with three well placed shots, the Navy Department announced. Tidewater Cmdr. reported the submarine was cleanly hit in the second week after the encounter.
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Washington
Tidewater
Mavy Department
Tidewater Coommaeda
Von Hindenburg’s St Quentin failure ends German bid for victory
The article argues German militarism collapsed after the Picardy offensive as von Hindenburg overreached. It credits democracy with winning and warns autocracy misjudged the war’s turning point, noting the line’s breach at St Quentin and the missed chance to alter history.
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Marne
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Helogie
Probes Begun in Air Program Amid Graft Charges
Three probes into American aircraft production are under way as President Wilson asks the justice department to investigate graft charges against aircraft officials raised by Gutzon Borglum. Attorney General Gregory calls in Assistant AG Todd for a conference as Senate debates reform. Senator Chamberlain vows a thorough inquiry and criticizes fund management of the 640 million aviation program.
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United Pros
Washington
Wilson
Justice Department
Gutzon Borghim
Gregory
Todd
Borgham
Senate
Chamberlain
Military Affairs Committee
Aircrat
Hess
Sammies Pour In Says French Paper
PARIA May 7 United Press reports American troops continue to pour in as part of Entente efforts. The French press notes United States military and geopolitical impact during and after the war, while German offensives face delays.
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Sammies
United Press
Paria
Heire de Paris
Congress approves edition bill after conference report
The House passed the edition bill 294 to 1, adopting the conference report after Meyer London of New York cast the sole dissenting vote. President Wilson’s signature was expected promptly.
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United Press
Washington
House
Senate
Meyer London
New York
Seclariat
Wilson
German plan to aid western drive via Mallan front offensive
German press reports a large offensive on the Mallan front to support a resumed western advance. The announcement states substantial Allied pressure elsewhere and follows a period of intensified Axis activity in Europe.
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United Press
Amsterdam
West Fromt
Solons Agree on Oil Lands Bill
The House Public Lands Committee approved the leasing bill with a unanimous report from Chairman Ferris. He will seek a special rule to permit immediate consideration. The measure aims to allow 200 leases on oil lands to boost output and meet a wartime shortage of 80 million gallons this year.
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Washington
House Public Lands Committee
Ferris
House
U S Defies German Blockade Notice To Switzerland
Pleasant Stovall, American minister to Switzerland, says the United States challenges Germanys blockade of Switzerland. He reports American warships escorting two American merchantmen bound for France carrying grain for Switzerland.
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United Press
Brrne
War Office dispatch on Italian front reports repulse and raid
The war office bulletin from Rome dated May 7 states that in the Argvaline area Italian forces repulsed an enemy detachment with machine gun and artillery fire. On the Asiago plateau a British patrol raided enemy trenches and captured prisoners.
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United Press
London
Marsiad Hulg
Neuville Vitnase
Soliead Boyelles
Rome
Arama Valine
Asiage
British squadron downs 106 enemy planes in six weeks
A wounded British airman reports that a squadron operating over the Amiens front has likely set a record by shooting down 106 German aircraft in six weeks, including 21 in a single day. Most victories were two seater planes as German pilots attempted dawn raids, with airmen relentlessly pursuing and attacking under fatigue during the offensive.
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London
France
Amiens
Leandon
Wan
Germany
British Veteran To Give Local Talk This Week
Captain Dr Wake of Beitfehava prepares to deliver a lecture here on wartime experiences. The speaker will recount life in trenches, the toll of combat, and the impact of conflict on soldiers and civilians. The event features support from local dignitaries and community figures.
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Cheyenne
Thurytay
Blake
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