Yankees Arrive on Battle Front in France
May 18 dispatch reports the new American army entering the British zone in northern France and beginning training with British forces. Pershing’s troops, praised for quality, move toward Amiens area while British officers anticipate strong performance against German lines.
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Professor Masaryk Visits Washington Aims for Union With USA
Prof Thomas Gerigine Masaryk, Austrian parliament member twice sentenced to death by Teutons, arrived in Washington after a 16,000 mile voyage via Windivostok and the Pacific. Gelda Bohemian, known for defense of her country, accompanies him. Masaryk seeks closer links between Bohemians and America.
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Washington
Windivostok
Pacific Ocean
Gelda Bohemian
United States
America
Italians Torpedo Hun Battleship During Raid
Rome reports Commander Pellegrini and three men penetrated Pola defenses and torpedoed the Austro Hungarian Viribus Unitis type battleship. Italian hydroairplanes supported the action while Austro Hungarian planes attacked. Two Austrian planes were destroyed and another forced down. The attack sparked intense national enthusiasm.
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Huns Promise to Russians May 17 Dispatches Say
A Moscow state department dispatch reports Germany assured the Russian soviet government that German armies would advance no further into Russian territory. The protest of April 2 against German aggression was published, noting Russia would mobilize all necessary forces to safeguard the republic's freedom and independence. London reports Austrian and German emperors at the German great headquarters selected monarchs for Lithuania Courland Esthonia and Poland.
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U S Planes in Europe United on Military Output
Representative Baer of North Dakota cites aviation authorities to dispute wartime spending figures. He states the government spent 165 million dollars this year, not 640 million, and lists 250 war planes in Europe on May 1 with 1,200 training planes there. He notes over 4,000 training planes in America and a production rate of 1,000 airplanes per month and describes included expenditures for equipment timber motors and parts.
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Burbank Unveils New Wheat Variant Across Regions
California horticulturist Burbank announces a 14 percent gluten super wheat after 11 years of experiments. The grain, described as adaptable from Hudson Bay to Patagonia, could supplant the California variety due to its higher gluten content.
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Britain open to peace if enemy sincere
London May 17 Great Britain would consider proposals from the belligerents if presented by recognized parties in a straightforward way. Balfour said the war should end honorably, and there is no evidence German circles seek a reasonable peace. He noted no secrets from President Wilson. Germany’s peace terms include Belgian subjugation, liberty of the seas, colonies, and heavy war reparations.
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Ship Seizure by U S Sunk Norse Vessel Zaanland Collision
Washington reports the steam ship Zaanland, requisitioned by the United States, was stuck in a collision around May 18 and all aboard were rescued for return. The American steamer Neches, 7,175 tons, was torpedoed and sunk May 14–15 with no loss of life as it neared home.
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Palmer estate will shapes trust under Potter Palmer heirs
In Chicago on May 18 the Potter Palmer will case affects a presumed 20 to 40 million dollar estate. The bulk goes to a trust for Honore Palmer and Potter Palmer Jr to govern disbursements for philanthropy and education. Specific bequests include 10000 to United Charities 10000 to Children’s Memorial Hospital and 35000 to Legal Aid Society with the Lake Shore Drive Palmer home to the five sons.
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Illinois Republican McCormick Seeks Senate Seat
Representative Medill McCormick, who won by a 146000 plurality as Illinois representative at large, backs a budget system modeled on England and France and supports income tax payments in installments as part of his bid against Democratic Senator James Hamilton Lewis.
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France
Third Liberty Loan Oversubscribed At 20 Percent Total
Washington May 18 The Third Liberty loan total reached 4 174 019 050 dollars, oversubscribing by 20 percent above the 3 000 000 000 goal. About 17 000 000 subscribers, with districts like Minneapolis at 172 percent and New York at 124 percent, showed broad support. Secretary McAdoo called it the most successful U S loan, noting taxes during the period. The final figure may change slightly from late bank reports.
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McAdoo
Hundred German Planes Shot Down Over West Front
Terrific combat on the west front Wednesday and Thursday sees Allied air forces destroy about 100 German airplanes. The French claim 57, the British 43, with British losses and Berlin tallies mixed in.
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West Front
Berlin
German Plot in Ireland Proclaimed by Irish Officials
Dublin reports a May proclamation declaring a German plot in Ireland. The viceroy and Haward Shortt the chief secretary for Ireland call loyal Irishmen to help defeat the conspiracy, urging voluntary recruiting to avoid compulsion.
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Puzzling Phrases and Brief Juries in a Snippet
A read-caption style fragment presents sharp witticisms about bees birds and stools and a jury verdict of manslaughter. The tone mirrors a clipped column or cartoon caption page with quick quips and a legal note.
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