World War Updates Pressed By Raid and Front Lines
A German air raid along the English coast damaged homes and wounded one. reports from Paris and Verdun describe ongoing artillery duels and German offensives near Le Four de Paris and along the Meuse. Italian front fighting continues in the Adamello area with heavy artillery near Riva and Col di Lana.
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England
Paris
Ion
Vermt
Argonne
Verdun
le Four de Paris
Adamello
Riva
Col di Lana
Four de Paris
Meuse
Rara
Bandits Kill Rancher Near El Rio Read
P. H. Holly, a rancher fifteen miles northeast of El Raedo near San Antonio, and his Mexican foreman were murdered on April 29 after Holly helped guide American troops against Villa bandits. A Sixth Infantry detachment dispersed the bandits, wounding two and capturing them. Holly’s body and his foreman’s were found the next morning. Holly’s nationality was not stated.
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el Paso
Tex
P. H. Holly
el Raedo
San Antonio
Mex
Holly Ranch
Funston
Pershing
Sixth Infantry
Wetherhill
Holly
L-5 Submarine Launched at Lake Torpedo Yard
The new American submarine L-5, 160 feet long and 580 tons, powered by oil engines with submerged speed of 11 knots, was launched at Lake Torpedo Boat Company yards in Bridgeport. Miss Rosalind Robinson christened the craft with a champagne bottle as officers attended.
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Bridgeport
Cent
Lake Torpedo Boat Company
Rosalind Robinson
Th. M. Robinson
Army
Navy
United States
Madison
Wis
J. W. Crabtree
River Falls Normal School
Crabtree
Savannah
Savannnah
Meldrim
Oglethorpe
Georgia
Macon
Augusta
San Antonio
Albert Steves
Slayden
Department of Commerce
National Guard
House
Senate
Federal Volunteer Army Reserve
Philadelphia
Oklahoma
United States Navy
Philadelphia Navy Yard
Roger Wells
Navy Yard
New York Ship Building Company
Irish Revolt Casualties Reported in Dublin Hospitals
London reports officially that 188 deaths in Dublin hospitals stem from the recent revolt. The tally includes 66 soldiers and 122 rebels. In Parliament, Prime Minister Asquith announced rebels were court martialed and executed and Sir Roger Casement will be tried at once.
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London
Dublin
House of Commons
Ireland
Asquith
Roger Casement
Tower of London
Army motor field ambulances complete trial run
Columbus New Mexico May 4 a successful experimental trip with the new army motor field ambulances was completed today when ten machines arrived from San Antonio three hundred miles south of the border with 27 injured soldiers None of the Americans were injured in engagements with Mexican troops.
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Columbus
N. M
Army
San Antonio
Gasoline Substitute Sold to Maxim Munitions Corp
Dr Louis Enricht sold his gasoline substitute to Maxim Munitions corporation for cash and stock. The deal totals 2 000 000 to 44 000 000 dollars in cash and 100 000 shares valued around 10 50 each. The stock was quoted at 10 50 per share on Wednesday.
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New York
Louis Enricht
Maxim Munitions Corporation
Dr Enricht Discovers Mysterious Green Fluid Mixed With Water
A historian reports a curious green fluid mixed with water described by Dr Enricht. The note suggests a discovery study or experiment involving an unusual liquid and its interaction with ordinary water. Further details on source, context, or purpose remain unclear.
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Dr. Enricht
Lost bull at Austin Road seeks reward
A one year old unbranded Durham Bull with a white star on the forehead is missing from Peder Nales, Austin Road. A reward of five dollars is offered for delivery to Paul Philip.
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Pedernales
Austin Road
Paul Philip
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Phelan
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Wilson
Husting
Department of Justice
Germany
Iske
Fiske
Marshall
Naval Affairs Committee
Guantanamo
Klaerner
Market Report
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Galveston
August Hopf
Luckenbach
Burrier - Maier CO
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