Germans Sink Vast Amount Of Shipping Mystery
Washington May 2 Secretary Lane told governors the government learned German submarines sank about 400000 tons of shipping last week. He warned the United States must build ships quickly and prepare for long war, with Hoover noting Germany has food for two years. Amsterdam May 2 Joseph Namann estimated over 1.3 million German deaths, population drop of 2.8 million, and female surplus rising to over 2 million due to war losses.
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Council of National Defense
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France
United States
Interior Department
Atlantic
Hoover
Germany
Amsterdam
Joseph Namann
Reischtag
Nauann
Vacuum Captain and Survivors Land After Ocean Loss
May 2 nine more survivors including Captain S. Harris from the American Oil Tanker Vacuum have been landed, bringing total saved to twenty seven of forty five. Eight gunners among those landed. safety of Captain Harris five gunners third mate and boat swain previously listed as lost confirmed by telegram to the American consul. Telegram also reports loss of Lieutenant Thomas U S N and death of FH Loree from exposure.
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London
Harris
Thomas
Loree
Monument to Catherine I Demolished in Petrograd
New York May 2 The famous Catherine I monument in Petrograd has been demolished and recast into bells at the request of the soldiers’ committee a dispatch to the Jewish Daily Forward reports. Another Petrograd dispatch notes a flood in Krementyug city on the Dnieper River affecting about sixty thousand residents in Poltova province.
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Petrograd
Catherine I
Russia
Hella
Daily Forward
Krementehug City
Dnieper
Poltova
Elko Draper Club Plans Baby Week Parade and Talks
The Elko Draper Club marks Baby Week with a Friday May 4 Baby Day parade starting at the Bradley Opera House at 2 p.m. The Living Flag and numerous floats lead to Maypole and flower dances at the court house, followed by lectures on child welfare by Dr. Harold K. Faber and Mr. Jensen.
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United States
Elko Draper Club
Elko
Variu ‘Ous
Bradley Opera House
Court House
Harold K. Faber
Stanford University
Yerington
Lane Hospital
Loyalty Day Enthusiasm Surges For Elko Parade
Elko residents anticipate a grand Loyalty Day parade with many merchants planning floats and groups such as fraternal orders Civil War Veterans and Spanish American War veterans marching together. Cadets in new uniforms will be showcased and a post parade program on the court house lawn includes living flag dances and Maypole performances followed by a mothers welfare talk by Dr Faber and a military meal for attendees.
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Elko
Local War Association
Jensen
Faber
Paber
Co. 1
Bth
Company H
Norway Losses Seventy-Five Guio Ship Sunk In April
In April seventy five Norwegian ships were sunk by German submarines with over one hundred sailors dead. If this continues Norway's merchant marine could be destroyed within a year and a half. A Stockholm dispatch reports Sweden held its largest socialist May Day demonstration with crowds in Stockholm banners calling for more food and better living conditions.
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Christiana
Norway
London
Stockholm
Scandinavia
Sweden
Elko Incorporation Vote Adopts City Charter
City of Elko voters approve incorporation with 325 in favor and 264 against. J A McBride elected first mayor, with T F Brennen Edward Lytton W R Mayer and C F Williams named councilmen. Precinct counts show uneven turnout but strong support for Mayer and charter adoption. Officials to be canvassed, then city officers including clerk marshal and attorney to be appointed.
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C. F. Williams
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Hesson
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Lytton
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Elbricht
Sutton
Mayor
Wiliams
Charter
Lutton
Ward
Board of Compty Commissioners
Chancellor's Speech Delayed In Copenhagen
The speech by Chancellor on Hethmann Hollweg planned for the Rolachtag in Copenhagen has been postponed to a more fitting occasion. The delay was announced today, with no new date given.
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Copenhagen
Hethmann-Hollweg
Norway Loses Two More Ships in Sinkings
London May 2 A Central News dispatch reports the Norwegian foreign office says the steamers Hectoria and Langland were sunk by German submarines. crews of both vessels were saved.
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London
Norwegian Foreign Office
Hecteria
Langland
Allies Loans To Be Made Immediately
Washington on May 2 reports the United States will provide loans of one hundred million dollars to both France and Italy without delay. The move signals early postwar financial support and strengthens Allied efforts abroad.
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Washington
United States
France
Italy
Seven hundred planes downed during April
A May 2 dispatch from London reports that 771 Allied aircraft were shot down on the western front in April, with German losses at 369. The figures mark a substantial rise over any previous similar period in the war.
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Germany
London
Western Front
May Day Quiet in Budapest and Amsterdam Flag Upgraded
A Budapest telegram reports labor day brought factory shutdowns and no disorder, while Amsterdam notes a new flag raised on Commercial street by the town board marking an improvement over the old. The day featured socialist meetings and resolutions with no disturbances.
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Amsterdam
Budapest
Commercial Street
Town Board
American Ship Rockingham Sunk by German Submarine
The American steamer Rockingham was sunk by a German submarine on May 2. Thirty three men were rescued from two lifeboats and thirteen remain missing. The ship, formerly the Nebras, was 4,400 tons and bound for Liverpool from Dalfigore with guns and an American crew. The naval contingent included a lieutenant and gunners, with the ship owned by York Steamship Co. Five hundred? The report notes the vessel was to reach port but was sunk en route in wartime action.
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Rockingham
New York
Ham
The
Nebras
Ris Port Dalfigore
Charen Edwards
Joe Brooklyn
Land “Steamship York
Liverpool
Nebraska
Port Pafely
France to Receive Immediate American Troops
Washington May 2 reports state the French donors and allies urge immediate American troop deployment to France. The army general staff delays sending forces until a large trained contingent is ready, to maximize impact on trench warfare while preserving shipping for food and supplies.
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Washington
América
Petition for Lower Coal Rates Across Western States
Coal operators and helpers in Utah petition the Interstate Commerce Commission for reduced freight rates from the mines to Nevada California Colorado Idaho Montana Nebraska Oregon and Washington. They claim current rates discriminate in favor of New Mexico and Wyoming.
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Utah
Interstate Commerce Commission
Nevada
California
Colorado
Idaho
Ranage
Monten
Nebraska
Oregon
New Mexico
Wyoming
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