Transports assemble for Albania mission
Troops rush to Albania to retake Avlona amid enhanced military operations and strategic redeployments in the region. High command orders rapid deployment and coordinated assault plans with allied forces.
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Cincinnati Commercial Tribune
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 20, 1916
Page
1
Ground Wrested From the Italians in Albanian Push
May 19 report from Paris says Austria plans a large operation to seize Avlona on the Albanian coast from Italy using a fleet of 150 transports at Fiume. In Italy, Cadorna’s forces are claimed to have yielded ground up to five miles in places, with gains reported in the Rovereto area and Costa Bella. The Verdun front sees renewed German assault efforts against French lines near Hill 304 and Duck Wood, with mixed results and French counterattacks.
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London
Avlona
Albania
Paris
Fiume
Durazzo
Aviona
Cadorna
Tyrol
Rovereto
Trent
Vienna
Maggio
Costabella
Vienna War Office
Verdun
Meuse
Avecourt Wood
Hill 287
Berlin
Hill
German War Office
Jiancourt
Duck Wood
Erman
Two More German Ships Sunk in Baltic Conflict
A Copenhagen dispatch reports a fourth vessel, the Trave, sunk yesterday by a submarine in the Baltic campaign. The Trave carrying coal from Lübeck to Norway, 762 gross tons, previously the Shamrock, had a crew of seventeen saved.
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London
Baltic
Copenhagen
Exchange Telegraph Company
Trave
Lubeck
Germany
Norway
British warships bombard Turkish camp at El Arish
British warships bombarded the Turkish camp at El Arish on the Mediterranean coast near the Sinai Peninsula, about ninety miles east of the Suez Canal, according to the War Office announcement.
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Commercial Tribune
London
el Arish
War Office
Mediterranean
Suez Canal
Sinai Peninsula
Save Oil Reserves Urges Navy Fuel Shift
Secretary Daniels urged President Wilson to secure oil reserves in California to defend the nation. If a land-entry bill backed by the Public Lands Committee becomes law, the Navy would need to abandon oil fuel for coal, reducing range and speed of ships. Navy designers warn oil burning vessels require a reliable fuel reserve.
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Washington
Daniels
Wilson
Navy
California
Public Lands Committee
Taft
Wounded Warrior F J Lee Nichols Brings Belgian Playlet to Bazaar
Lieutenant I J Lee Nichols of the Honorable Artillery Company arrives in America to present the playlet The Bait at the Million Dollar Allied Bazaar in New York on June 13 and 14. The work, staged abroad, depicts Belgian towns under Uhlan occupation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
I. J. Lee Nichols
Honorable Artillery Company
London
St. Iloi
Ypres
America
New York
National Allied Relief Committee
War Relief Clearing House
Commission For Relief In
Belgium
Nichols
Uhlans
Prosecution Blow In Will Orpet Case At Lake Forest
The Will Orpet murder trial faced a setback as key witness Charles Hassinger recanted his earlier claim of selling an empty two ounce vial to Orpet. Frank Lambert, Marion Lambert’s father, received a death threat for testifying. Judge Donnelly warned against excuses for jurors unable to answer legal terms as Lake County bears $500 a day in trial costs amid calls to summon summer residents.
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Waukegan
Frank Lambert
Marion Francis Lambert
H. Orpet
University of Wisconsin
The
Commercial Tribune
Ill
Will Orpet
Marian Lambert
Charles W. Hassinger
Madison
Wis
Helms Woods
Orpet
Lake Forest
Hassinger
William H. Orpet
Charles H. Donnelly
Lake County
Donnelly
Lake Shore
Chinese General Chen Chi-Nei Assassinated in Shanghai
Shanghai reports say General Chen Chi-Nei a senior Chinese revolutionary figure, was killed last night by three alleged Yuan Shi Kai supporters. Two suspects have been captured and the Chinese Republic Association shared the notice today.
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San Francisco
Chen Chi-Nei
Chinese Revolutionary Party
Yuan Shi Kai
Shanghai
Chinese Republic Association
Shackleton Relief Ship Planned by Royal Geographical Society
A committee of the Royal Geographical Society decided to send a relief ship for Sir Ernest Shackleton and his party by August 1. The vessel will sail to the Weddell Sea via Buenos Aires and the Falkland Islands.
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The
Commercial Tribune
London
Royal Geographical Society
Sir Ernest Shackleton
Weddell Sea
Buenos Aires
Falklang Islands
Marines Ordered to Santo Domingo Reform Police Force
Three hundred Marines from Norfolk and between four hundred and five hundred in Haiti are ordered tonight to Santo Domingo to reinforce the American policing force. The Norfolk contingent sails on the cruiser Tennessee from New York, while the cruiser Salem from Boston will carry about twenty five marines to Santo Domingo.
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Washington
Norfolk
Haiti
Santo Domingo
Little Republic
Tennessee
New York
Salem
Boston
Aviation Stripl ing Wins Eleventh Fight With German Fliers
Paris May 19 Adjutant Jean Navarre twenty year old hero of the French aviation corps has won his eleventh combat with fliers of the German army Navarre defeated a German aviator in a high air conflict in the Argonne region gaining a lap on his rival Lieutenant Georges Guynemer Guynemer also twenty and a late entrant to aviation originally Navarre was in the infantry but transferred to the flying forces
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Commercial Tribune
Paris
Jean Navarre
Birdman
Argonne
Navarre
Georges Guynemer
France
Guynemer
Aviation Corps
Dynamite Attacks Terrorize Indiana Town Over Gamblers
In Vanburen near Marion Indiana a wave of dynamite incidents targets gamblers and officials. Dr J E Derbyshire whose work pursues lawbreakers had his office blown up and dynamite sticks with notes reading resign at once and signed Business were placed on five Town Council doors. A stick aimed at Town Marshal John Hess was left on E H Depoy editor of The Vanburen News Eagle's steps.
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Commercial Tribune
Marion
Ind
Vanburen
J. E. Derbyshire
John Hess
E. H. Depoy
Vanburen News-Eagle
General Lockout in Norway Threatens Disorder
The Norwegian Employers' Union declared a general lockout affecting 77,000 men. Officials warned grave disorders may follow and troops are held in readiness for service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commercial Tribune
Christiansmn
Norway
Norwegian Employers’ Union
Roosevelt Urges Universal Military Service in Detroit
Theodore Roosevelt speaks in Detroit urging true Americanism and military preparedness. An unusual protest arises as a mother offers her two sons for service while Roosevelt meets crowds despite rain and attends events with unions and civic leaders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Commercial Tribune
Detroit
Migh
Theodre Roosevet
Roosevelt
United States
Seciat Justice
the Brotherhood of Railway
Newak
Auncheon
Grand Circus Park
Brotherhood of Railway
Henry Ford
Ford
Wilson
Mr. Ford
New Sing Sing Bill Signed by Whitman
Albany May 19 Governor Whitman approved a bill to replace Sing Sing with a new prison to be built at Wingdale or Beekman in Dutchess County. Sing Sing will be remodeled as a receiving and distributing station. A labor law amendment allowing twelve hour work days for women in canneries was vetoed for potential abuse and enforcement concerns.
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Albany
N. Y
Sing Sing
Whitman
Wingdale
Beekman
Dutchess County
Weather Outlook Across States With Showers Likely
Weather report for Ohio Indiana Kentucky West Virginia notes cloudy conditions Saturday and Sunday with chances of showers. High and low temperatures vary regionally as high pressure dominates east while disturbances bring light rain in the West and cooler trends persist in the Ohio Valley and East Gulf States. Cincinnati May 19 temperature records presented with comparisons to prior years.
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Ohio
Kentucky
Indiana
West Virginia
Mississippi Valley
Lake Region
South Atlantic
Plains States
Rocky Mountain Region
Colorado
Ohio Valley
East Gulf States
Utah
Arizona
Tennessee
Lynch May Escape The Death Penalty In Dublin Case
A British telegram to General Maxwell reports Lynch may escape the death sentence after a field court martial for Irish rebellion participation. US pressure grows to slow execution amid fears of a crisis in Anglo American relations. Augustine Birrell testifies on Sinn Fein aid and plans, praising Ireland's self government and democratic counties. Darrell Figgis is arrested in Mayo and held in a military barracks.
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The
Commercial Tribune
London
Jeremiah Co. Lynch
Lynch
Maxwell
Dublin
British War Office
Great Britain
United States
Augustine Birrell
Ireland
Sir Mathew Nathan
Birrell
Sinn
Banker's Widow Accused Of Robbing Babe For Fortune
In Chicago on May 19 a trial for Mrs. Matters cites testimony from a Canadian girl claiming a hospital infant later used in the estate dispute belongs to her. The witness, Jessie Bryan, says she was told the baby was a millionaire lady’s and later learned it may be hers. The defense challenges her account as the case unfolds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Matters
Ottawa
Jessie
Joseph
R. Burres
Sound advice to Northwestern coeds at banquet
Chicago May 19 special. Dean Mary Ross Potter urged coeds to value athletics over courting. She said no girl should be seen with a man who does not partake in athletics and encouraged forming friendships among women to gain grace and poise as key assets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Northwestern
Mary Ross Potter
Wom
Woman's Athletic Association
Dean Potter
Goo Orororo
Upham Reports Strong Planks for Platform
Fred W. Upham announces Republican platform will stress Americanism preparedness and protective tariff after New York talks with Hilles. Roosevelt seen as strongest Atlantic candidate. Hughes favored as a compromise if the convention lasts beyond five days. Secretary Reynolds begins temporary delegate roll. Texas direct election May 23. South Dakota West Virginia direct primaries June 6.
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The
Commercial Tribune
Chicago
Fred W. Upham
New York
Hilles
Old Guard
East
Elihu Roots
Atlantic States
Mr. Upham
Roosevelt
Hughes
O. K. Davis
Progressive Party National Committee
Davis
James B. Reynolds
Republican National Committee
Texas
South Dakota
West Virginia
Secretary of State
National Committee
All Europe Expects America Will Act
A Stockholm plea urges decisive U S action, signaling broad European hope for a firm stance on growing tensions. Officials and diplomats in Sweden press for timely measures amid escalating global concerns.
Delegates Picked Declares A Report
Stockholm May 19 The Neutral Conference for Continuous Mediation appeals to President Wilson to convene an official peace conference of neutral nations. Mass meetings across Europe urge U S mediation as belligerents consider a tentative conference. Reports name Baron Harding Prince von Buelow and Leon Romeris as potential negotiators.
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The
Commercial Tribune
Stockholm
Wilson
Europe
America
Baron Harding
England
Prince von Burglow
Germany
Leon Romeris
Britain
London
International News Service
Prince von Buelow
Leon
Romeris
France
Foreign Office
Toledoan Denies Paternity Charge by Millionaire
Harry S. Commager City Law Director with Mayor Milroy to defend against Blanche Schneider of Bowling Green who accuses him of fathering her unborn child. The case, alleging a poison needle and doped wine, was sent to Common Pleas Court. she is described as a millionaire in her own right.
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Commercial Tribune
Toledo
Harry S. Commager
Charles M. Milroy
Blanche Schneider
Bowling Green
Commager
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