Nine Explosions Wreck Aetna Plant in Pittsburg
At Oakdale near Pittsburg on May 20 a series of nine explosions at the Aetna Chemical Company plant killed fifty six workers and left 31 missing. The blast, fueled by T N T, destroyed buildings, spread poisonous fumes, and injured or killed hundreds as rescue efforts continued. Official investigations searched for cause while workers were counted and hospitals filled.
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Pittsburg
Aetna Chemical Company
Oakdale
Pennsylvania
W. L. Sanderson
Sanderson
Keller
Registration of youths set for June 5
Washington reports June 5 as the registration date for youths who have turned 21 since the first draft. The president has signed the authorization, with about 800,000 potential registrants estimated for the year starting June 5 and quarterly registrations planned.
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Washington
Concrete Ship Faith Praised After Second Trial Voyage
Washington May 18 an official report on the concrete ship Faith says the vessel is believed to be fully equal if not superior to any steel ship of the same size and power. The Faith will soon undertake her maiden cargo voyage on the Pacific coast in strong wind and choppy seas.
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Washington
Faith
Pacific Coast
Ten steel ships completed for Emergency Fleet in week
Washington reports ten steel ships totaling 58 650 tons were completed and delivered to the Emergency Fleet corporation in the past week. Fourteen other ships, wood and steel totaling 43 000 tons, were launched. On Saturday four wooden ships left yards for the third time this month.
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Washington
Emergency Fleet Corporation
Ays
Yessela of
Red Cross Quota Surpassed In Upper Midwest Drive
The Red Cross northern division covering Minnesota Montana and the Dakotas exceeded its initial 2.2 million quota by 162000 and expects the headquarters set 3.6258 million to be reached soon. Minnesota led with over its 1.5 million target while South Dakota North Dakota and Montana also surpassed their goals.
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Minneapolis
Red Cross
Minnesota
Montana
North
South Dakota
Washington
St. Paul
Duluth
North Dakota
Red Cross War Mercy Drive Sees Broad Support
Washington May 22 returns from the American Red Cross campaign for a second 100 million dollar war mercy fund show strong nationwide support. The drive reports a large number of individual subscribers across 11 divisions with good early momentum at headquarters.
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Washington
American Red Cross
London Suffered Most Disastrous Air Raid
London reports 37 killed and 155 injured in Sundays air raid as German bombers attacked the city and environs. The assault featured unprecedented anti aircraft fire and drew visitors from Scotland and Wales who rushed back to learn the fate of homes and relatives.
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London
Scotland
Wales
Premier American Flyer Lufbery Killed in France
Major Raoul Lufbery renowned as the AEF ace was shot down and killed Sunday morning while engaging a German triplane. He parachuted from 800 yards up and leaves with 17 victories to his credit.
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France
Raoul Lufbery
Lufbery
Former Czar Chooses Swiss Exile Over Romania
Geneva reports Nicholas Romanoff former emperor of Russia and his family may go to exile in Switzerland per Vienna papers. Soviet government reportedly granted the concession on the condition the exile refrain from anti Soviet activities and politicking.
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Geneva
Nicholas Romanoff
Russia
Vienna
Romania
Switzerland
Allies Keep Teuts on Move in French and Allied Offensives
War Review notes French forces probing along a two mile front east of Lacre and near Kemmel, advancing near Rheims and strengthening positions before Amiens. Australians pressure around Amiens while American air battles continue and Raoul Lufbery dies in Toul. Macedonian front sees French offensive near Lake Ochrida with deep advances. A new German army is reported near Arras with reserves training behind front as moonlight aids planned attack.
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Lacre
Lys Salient
France
Kemmel
Raoul Lufbery
Wallingford
Conn
Toul
Lufbery
Macedonia
Lake
Ochrida
von Buelow
Arras
Somme
Lys
St. Quentin
Cumbrai
Railroads to Spend Billions Under Government Oversight
Washington May 20 The railroad administration reports capital expenditures this year totaling 987.96 million dollars for additions betterments and equipment with 440.07 million for additions and improvements 479.69 million for equipment and 18.20 million for track extensions as part of McAdoo s program to keep rail lines running and ready for European traffic The plan uses a 500 million dollar revolving fund and may be revised as needs change.
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Washington
Railroad Administration
McAdoo
French advance in Locre front seizes 400 prisoners
From Irisnee headquarters Field Marshal Haizg reports French troops broke through a two mile front near Locre and captured over 400 prisoners in sharp operations.
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London
Locre
Haizg
Irisnee
Dutch Must Retrieve Grain Immediately Amid Shipping Blockade
Washington reports the United States cannot grant three Holland ships to carry the remaining grain promised by President Wilson. The Netherlands has forbidden Dutch ships from departing ports, leaving over 400000 tons of Dutch tonnage tied up. Fifteen thousand tons of cereals await embarkation, with 86000 tons more needed to fulfill Holland's pledge.
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Washington
Holland
United States
Wilson
Netherlands
Ollen
State Department
War Trade Board
Union Pacific to extend lines for Wyoming coal mines
The Union Pacific received permission to build short lines to new Wyoming coal mines to aid fuel supply for next winter. Another permit allows completion of the double track tunnel under the continental divide in Wyoming. The project aims to boost transMissouri fuel access and transport.
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U. P
Omaha
trans-Missouri
Union Pacific Railroad
Wyoming
Union
Pacific
Continental Divide
Sinn Fein Plots Menace to U S Troops
London based observers claim Sinn Fein leaders spread conspiracy to aid uprising in Ireland and aid Germany, challenging U S and British war unity. The piece notes John Dillon’s stance against conscription and questions American willingness to serve in a crisis.
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London
Ireland
England
Germany
Sinn
United States
Dillon
Observer
Atlantic
Congress
Warn Germans From Docks This Summer
Department of Justice warns un naturalized German men and women not to boat on rivers canals lakes or seashores this summer under penalties for violating alien enemy regulations. Germans must stay 100 yards from canals piers wharves warehouses elevators and terminals and obtain passes before entering the water.
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Washington
Department of Justice
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