American Lieutenants Down German Bomber in France
Two American lieutenants, Edward V. Rickenbacher of Columbus and Douglas Campbell of California, shot down a German biplane near Pois de Rethe region northeast of Xivray. Campbell later aided in another air combat a mile above Keese. Paris reports a recent German raid on the city with ten planes over the suburbs and continued long range bombardment.
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Edward V. Rickenbacher
Columba
Ohio
Douglas Campbell
California
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Xivray
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Rickenbacher
Campbell
Keee
Paris
Haig predicts peace within year for Queen Mary birthday
London May 28 Field Marshal Haig telegraphs congratulations to Queen Mary and expresses confidence that before her next birthday the war will end. The queen thanks Haig and shares the hopeful sentiment in the message.
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Queen Mary
Mooney Is Ordered Hanged At San Quentin
J Mooney convicted of murder in the Preparedness parade case is sentenced by Judge Franklin A Griffis to be hanged at San Quentin within 90 to 60 days. The order requires removal to the prison within ten days and a hanging date to be set by the warden. The case has drawn intense public interest, with organized labor among those following the outcome closely.
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Franklin A. Griffis
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San Francisco County
Organized Labor
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United States
California
William D. Stephens
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Labor Commission
German claim 15000 prisoners in May offensive
Berlin reports to London that German headquarters say the offensive has progressed and 15 000 prisoners have been taken. In France two Americans are missing as the fighting continues around Picardy and the Vesle sector. The German statement notes continued advances and extended positions while Pershing reports no other missing Americans.
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London
Associated Press
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Epidemic Grips Spain with King Alfonso Sick
A mysterious disease sweeps Spain with up to 40 percent affected. King Alfonso confined to bed amid reports of grim influenza like illness. Ninety thousand in Madrid struck as canary islands report cases and districts halt maneuvers and trade.
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Spain
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Express
Madrid
Alfonso
Eduardo Dato
Ate
Alba
Canary
Sinking of Steamer Oridle Traps 1000 Jewish Refugees
A May report from New York says over 1000 Jewish refugees from Batum aboard the steamer Oridle perished when it was sunk in the Tepian Sea while en route to Astrakhan. The vessel carried 1500 passengers. no sinking details are given.
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New York
Batum
Holding Everywhere SAYS Haig
London reports General Haig's front line fighting with French troops in May, detailing German counterattacks around Nechtoing lake and Dickenbooch, heavy artillery, and Allied resistance along the Somme and Ypres fronts. The dispatch notes German divisions, Allied casualties, and ongoing reserves under French command.
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Flanders
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Law and Rest Plan Outs Next War Revenue Bill
Washington lawmakers report a wartime revenue bill plus a planned summer recess. Leaders from both parties back a conference to push a relief path, with the House slated to recess June 20 to August 10 for action on the measure, then a Senate review.
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Wage and Means Committee
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Senate
Allied Offense Gains Ground in Europe Voters See Major Push
A French observer hails the American assault as magnificent while noting America’s first large scale offensive and clear victory. Across Ypres, British and French forces pressure German lines, forcing concessions as Allied troops press forward in the region.
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Montdidier
Ypres
Week's British Casualties Reported For Week Ended
British weekly casualties total 35 094 with 168 officers and 3 527 men killed or died of wounds and 754 officers and 20 204 men wounded or missing. Last week total 16 677. week before 41 612, the heaviest loss in a week since the German offensive began in 1918.
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Associated Press
London
St In
Americans break through at Cantigny in Picardy push
American troops on a 10 mile front in Picardy broke German lines and reached the village of Cantigny, taking over 200 prisoners. General Pershing’s official communique reports small American losses and heavy German casualties, with counter attacks crushed by heavy artillery and air action.
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France
Montiidier
Oo Gletaeles
Cantigny
Wallington
Picardy
Cantheny
Pershing
War Department
Persiing
Lomsen
Lormine
Inn
Bax
Belttehf
Samimion
British Airmen Raid Far Back Enemy Lines
British airmen report heavy damage from raids on Liege and other targets in Belgium. More than 20 bombs dropped on key German works near WieMPold and in Charleroi area caused fires and panic among workers while civilian casualties were reported. In separate strikes, RAF forces attacked motor works and port facilities as German planes were downed or driven off.
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Liege
Holginin
Lac Nouvelles
Wiempold
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