Rumors of Peace From East Stir German and Russian Unrest
News from the world war centers on possible German peace terms amid domestic unrest and strikes in Rhine munitions hubs. Petrograd sees renewed rioting though May Day passes with little disorder. England grows uneasy over Germanys submarine campaign as King George plans a food cut proclamation.
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Washington
Germany
Petrograd
Berlin
Reichstag
Rechstag
Rhine
Essen
Krupp
England
King George, i
French German Fronts See Continued Fire In France
Paris reports ongoing heavy artillery exchanges along the Chemin Des Dames and in Champagne. French positions near Mont Haut hold after repelling German counter-attacks. In air combat seventeen German planes downed by British pilots. nine British planes missing. Russian troop retirements announced on the Caucasus front by the Turkish war office. Artillery activity described as intermittent. enemy seaplane raids reported on the lower Isonzo with some damage.
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Paris
Chemin Des Dames
Champagne
Mont Haut
France
Rome
Ships to Allies Urged in War Commission Talks
Washington reports initial formal talks on an international shipping agreement with the United States for aiding the Allies against Germany. Within days a definite program of needs and ship allocation will be proposed, as two German ships are handed to France and Italy.
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Washington
Germany
France
Italy
Jortonin
Clara Moennig
May Day Procession in Amsterdam Calls for Peace
An orderly socialist May Day procession took place in Amsterdam on Tuesday. The marchers carried banners urging peace and the disintegration of Hal Jon's neutrality.
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Amsterdam
Hal Jon
Government Accepts Free San Diego Exposition Grounds
Secretary Daniel accepted the offered grounds and buildings in San Diego California for the government free of charge. The exposition site will be used for aeroplane practice and training.
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Washington
San Diego
Cal
Exposition
Daniel
Senate approves transfer of seized German vessels to US use
The Senate passed a resolution to transfer title and possession of about 100 German ships in American ports to the United States under the Shipping Board for use in commerce. Austrian ships were excluded as the US and Austria are not at war. Some ships are already at sea, others under repair. Debates focused on postwar damages and compensation for owners, with no immediate legal recourse established. Senator Knox urged immediate takeover to thwart German submarines.
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Washington
Senate
Shipping Board
United States
Austria
High Seas
Germany
Knox
Pennsylvania
War Revenue Plan Aims 1.5 Billion Direct Taxes Next Year
A Washington sub committee reported to the house ways and means committee a war revenue measure to raise not less than 1.5 billion dollars through direct taxes in the coming year. The plan cuts income tax exemptions to 1000 for single and 2000 for married filers and raises the excess profits tax to 16 percent on earnings above 8 percent and 5000.
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Washington
House
Ways and Means
Villa Escapes Third Time From Murguia Troops
Francisco Villa again broke through General Francis co Murguia's lines and escaped with his force. The Chihuahua campaign is abandoned and a new operation will begin southwest of Chihuahua City once Murguia with 4000 troops reaches the state capital.
Guard In Idaho National Guard Fatally Strikes Man In Spokane
An Idaho National Guard private on patrol duty struck and fatally injured a Black pedestrian in Spokane early Monday as the person crossing a railroad bridge failed to halt when directed. Authorities investigate the incident and determine findings.
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Spokane
Thomas Quarles
Idaho National Guard
Norwegian Ships Sunk Record by Submarines Last Week
A London to Christiania dispatch to the Daily Mall reports twenty three Norwegian ships totaling 86 000 tons were sunk by submarines last week setting a new record for Norwegian losses.
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London
Christiania
Daily
Mall
Hieve
Homage Rendered Father of America at Mount Vernon
Representatives of England and France joined High Government Officials in a pilgrimage to Mount Vernon Virginia. The flags of Great Britain France and the United States flew over Washingtons tomb as spokesmen of three democracies pledged to fight autocracy along the lines Washington laid out. M Viviani addressed the assembly and Arthur James Balfour spoke, expressing reverence and saluting the great soldier and statesman.
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England
France
Mount Vernon
Great Britain
United States
George Washington
America
Congress
Daniels
M. Viviani
Washington
Arthur James Balfour
Mr. Balfour
Marshal Joffre
Marne
Food control bill aims direct supervision of production
Legislation introduced in April proposes direct supervision of food production and distribution by the agricultural department. Senator Gore presents a Senate resolution backing the plan, with price fixing and liquor grade controls postponed for later action.
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Washington
Congress
House
Agriculture Committee
Agricultural Department
Senate
Gore
Senate Committee
Strikes in Germany Reach Westphalia and Rhine Provinces
Telegraph from The Hague reports ten days of strikes in Germany affecting the steel industry in Westphalia and the Rhine provinces. Military authorities have prohibited newspapers from leaving the country.
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Germany
Haguenega
Westphalia
Rhine
Carranza's Election Celebrated Across Mexican Cities
Mexico City and other major centers staged troop parades to celebrate Carranza's election as president of the republic. He took the oath of office on May 1 after the formal election.
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Mexico City
Clenera Carranza
Mexico
No Hope of Rescue in Hastings Mine Disaster
The last hope to find any of the 120 miners entombed in the Hastings mine of Vietor American Fuel company was officially abandoned Sunday night.
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Hastings
Gcolo
Vietor-American Fuel Company
Tragedy At Hastings Mine Claims Dozens In Colorado
120 or more miners believed dead after an April 26 explosion in Hastings mine near Ludlow. Spontaneous coal dust combustion fed a catastrophic blaze, with bodies burned beyond recognition. Survivors likely perished from flame or suffocation. A second report notes flying supplies costlier than rail freight in Washington. Copenhagen reports German twin mine missiles threaten ships along the British coast.
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Trinidad
Colo
Hastings
Victor-American Fuel Company
Ludlow
Southern
Colorado Coal Mining District
Lady Douglas Haig Praised for War Victorys in France
The war office announced British Commander in Chief field marshal Haig and his wife Lady Douglas Haig received praise as British forces scored victories in northern France. German warships shell Port Hamagate and a German destroyer attacked Friday night but allied batteries repelled the assault.
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Douglas Haig
England
France
Ramegate
London
Hamagate
War Office
Home Rule Discussed by Irish and U S Officials
Washington reports that the Irish home rule question has been discussed at conferences between Hrillah com mimden members and American government officials.
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Washington
Hrillah Com
Mimden
Ob Metals
U S Ready to Send an Army to France
Washington states the United States stands ready to dispatch an expedition to France as soon as Allied shipping can be diverted from food transport to moving troops. Officials say a small force for moral impact may come first, with training to follow in France.
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Washington
United States
Europe
France
State Department
Senators Honor Joffre Tribute in U.S. Senate
Washington reports a May 1 senate gathering for France’s war mission led by Rene Viviani Marshal Joffre and Admiral Chocheprat. After Viviani spoke the chamber erupted in applause and cheers for the Marne hero as Joffre replied in mixed languages with Vive L Amerique.
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Washington
France
Rene Viviani
Marshal Joffre
Chocheprat
Senate
M. Viviani
Marne
Joffre
Navy Honors Manila Bay Battle Anniversary
Navy Department observes the Manila Bay anniversary with May Day ceremonies led by Secretary Daniels and top officers. Flowers were placed at Arlington National Cemetery on Admiral Dewey’s tomb in tribute to him and, since his passing, to his widow.
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Washington
Daniels
Manila Bay
Dewey
Alan
Ariington National Cemetery
Railroad to Employ Women in Puget Sound Division
Provision issued May 1 by J. J. McCullough, superintendent, North ern Pacific railroad Puget Sound division, states women will be employed in various railroad branches on equal salary and working conditions with men.
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Seattle
J. J. McCullough
Puget Sound
Northern Pacific Railroad
Plot to Blow Up Morgan's Office Confession Court May First
In New York Wolf Hirsch confessed in court on May 1 to a German plot to blow up the offices of J P Morgan and Co with a bomb. He and Moyringer were intercepted by police before carrying out the attack. Senator Clark is reported seriously injured and in critical condition at his home.
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Morgan
New York
Wolf Hirsch
Moyringer
J. P. Morgan & Co
Clark
William A. Clark
Montana
Notice to Sick Women from Old Remedy Advertisement
A historical notice promotes a patent remedy for women addressing uterine and related ailments. The text urges acceptance by all women and claims to provide evidence of cures and remedies. The fragmentary wording references Pinkham and remedies for non-specific gynecological issues.
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Rae Seoneny
Pinkham
Pen Pero
Swamy Kidney Medicine Promises Noted Fort Worth
Local buyers report high satisfaction with Dr. Kilmer Swamy medicine noting relief and dependable results. An advertisement from Fullerton Nebraska claims the product aids kidney issues and urges customers to try it for potential health benefits.
Beggar at City Gates Speaks of a Lost Political Job
In a city scene a beggar sits at eleven gates crying for alms while merchants ignore him despite riches around. A fat woman pauses, mocks his rags, and asks why he cannot work, to which he replies a political job once existed but he cannot return to work.
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K. Moulton
Topeka
A Hazy Impression on a Provocative Query
A fragmentary dialogue shows Mr Conn denying a suggested pornographic idea. He cites his mother and a reluctant girl as constraints, with unclear attribution and wording reflecting incomplete OCR text.
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Mr. Conn
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