Pershing's fast report on war shows American progress
An American official communique details increased artillery activity near Toul and Lorraine, three German machines shot down by U S aviators, and reconnaissance missions. Officers and pilots are decorated as American forces prepare for expanded operations in France. London and Paris report plans to field up to 5 million American troops and a 1.5 million fighting force in France by end-1918.
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Chicago Club Ousts Germans in Employee Purge
Eighteen alien enemy employees were discharged by the Chicago Athletic Association under wartime policy to bar such aliens from club premises. Many had served the club for years, and some have sons in the United States army.
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Chicago
Chicago Athletic Association
United States Army
Artillery Active Across Somme Ancre and Flanders fronts
The war office reports heavy artillery action across the Somme and Ancre valleys east of Arras and on the Flanders front. German raiding forces were driven off west of Montdidier, with French patrols taking prisoners north of the Allette. The Haig summary notes ongoing artillery exchanges along a 200 mile western front during the German drive’s fifty seventh day.
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Kaiser Bows to Uruguay on War Status
Montevideo May 17 The German government told Uruguay that it does not consider a state of war to exist in their relations, responding to Uruguay's request for a definition of their ties.
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Montevideo
Uruguay
Allied Forces to Block German Path to Channel
Paris reports the American army will join British troops in Northern France to seal the Calais sector and block the German advance to the Channel. Washington confirms the units are part of Pershing’s forces and not detached.
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France
Calais
Washington
Pershing
Bohemian Leader Masaryk Visits Washington for U S Ties
Prof. Thomas Gurignue reports Masaryk, the Bohemian statesman and Austrian parliament member who has twice faced death sentences, has arrived in Washington after a 15000 mile journey via Vladivostok and the Pacific. He aims to strengthen ties between Bohemia and America through closer cooperation.
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America
Britain Open to Peace Proposals in Straightforward Manner
London May 17 Great Britain ready to listen to proposals from any accredited bel ligerent in a straightforward manner. Balfour said the aim is honorable termination of war, but past German peace moves were not fair or honorable. He discussed Emperor Charles letter and Doumergue talks with the Russian emperor, stating no British pledge and no secrets from President Wilson.
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Great Britain
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Charles of Austria
Prince Sixtus of Bourbon
Alsace
Gaston Doumerglue
Alsace-Lorraine
France
Dan
Wilson
United States
Nine Liberty Loan Dodgers Named by California Vigilance Panel
The vigilance committee of the southern California Liberty Loan committee posts nine individuals as Liberty Loan dodgers in Los Angeles on May 16. Each person is described as reputedly wealthy, with the list arranged for public view.
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Vigilance Committee
Southern California Liberty Loan Committee
Italian Torpedo Sinks Austrian Battleship at Pola
Rome reports Commander Pellegrini and four Italians penetrated Pola defenses to torpedo a Viribus Unitis class battleship of 20 000 tons. Italian hydroairplanes fought Austrian planes, destroying two of four enemy aircrafts and forcing several down out of control as all Italian planes returned safely.
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Tralian
Pola
Vola
Pola Harbor
Memorial Day Observed As Usual Across Nation
President Wilson asked Memorial Day be observed as usual and did not intend to modify the traditional exercises. His statement answered questions about changes to the day. Some locales planned to shift to church services and prayer while others kept the standard patriotic observances.
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Washington
Wilson
Unfounded Rumor Of American Workers In War Factories
Socialist deputies told Albert Thomas the unrest in war factories stemmed from a rumor that American workers were relieving the French. The minister proved the rumor unfounded.
Taft Urges War End To Secure Peace At League Event
Former President Taft opened the win-the-war convention of the League to Enforce Peace with a vow to fight to the death until Germany is defeated. He urged a 5,000,000-man army, declared “Victory With Power,” and warned that full American strength would not be felt for two to three years. He condemned Kaiser Wilhelm and Germany’s actions in Russia, Roumania, Serbia and Belgium, and pressed for continued force until an Allied victory.
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Turkey
Dutch steamship Zaanland Sunk in May Collision
Wushington May 17 The Zaanland one of the Dutch vessels requisitioned by the United States was sunk in a collision at sea May 18 All boats were rescued and will be returned to the United States The Neches 7175 tons was torpedoed and sunk May 14 15 with no loss of life likely crew about 126 men
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Navy Department
Ife
Highland
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