European Front Reports War Preparations and Alleged Irish Conspiracy
The Western Front notes preparations slowed by Allied air superiority. Allied mercantile losses include Moldavia torpedoed with sixty Americans missing or killed. A German plot in Ireland is alleged tied to Roger Casement’s era. British officials cite rich arrests as Sinn Fein executives hold talks with Germany in negotiations spanning over three years.
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B'ureau
Roger + Casement
Sinn Feiner
Germany
Tertained Delattely
Wis
Ireland
Abd
Britain
de Valera
Cuxhaven
Irelannd
Sinn Feiner Execiice
Sterman
Alma
Irelaand
Allied Air Supremacy Delays German Offensive On Front
May 26 report notes German delays awaiting Austrian troops and German air forces unable to match Allied dominance. London dispatch predicts allied air power could isolate enemy formations during attacks, with German preparations hampered by limited mobility and anticipation of reinforcements.
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Western Front
London
Irmen
Haig reports trench raids with prisoner captures
London dispatch says Field Marshal Haig reports daylight raids south of Bucquoy seizing one prisoner and two machine guns. Raiders eastward of Henburstre and Neuville Vitasse capture sixteen more. The British repulsed enemy attacks near Lilly, Ste Mere Eglise, Ablamzerilie, Festubert, and Meteren.
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London
Haig
Bucquoy
Henbutere
Neuville Vitasne
Lilly
Te Ste
Hueqvoy
Commander of aviation unit interview in New York bold claims
A New York dispatch quotes a French army correspondent who interviews the commander of an important aviation unit. He asserts German aviation is nearly ruined and that German bombers face disasters in daylight missions, resorting to night raids.
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New York
Myers Hlaht
Antigim
Fragmentary WWI dispatches mention air raids and sub attack
A May 26 UK brief cites Italian air operations against enemies in Italy with reports of raids and losses. An American transport rammed an enemy submarine at speed near Portland, saving eighteen crew. London coverage notes expected government disclosures on Sinn Fein links to Germany, predicting recruitment effects and stressing Allied victory as vital for Irish liberty.
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Portland
France
Alles
Treland
sensational defence claims jurors fail to agree in Perth trial
Telegrams report defence counsel alleging bias and fraud by the Criminal Investigation Department. Judge Booth notes the jury cannot reach a verdict on Averston’s Boulder race, then discharge and release the accused on bail with seven-year exemption from service. Case may be re tried at next Criminal Sessions.
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Perth
R. S. Haymes
K.C
Thompson
Criminal Investigation Department
Frasdants
Haynes
Smith
Mann
Justice Booth
Averston
Boulder
Cowan
de Sy
Sister of Charles Stuart Parnell Dies in South Dublin Workhouse
Mrs. Ricketts sister of the late Charles Stuart Parnell, well known Trwh leader, died in a South Dublin workhouse after admission for a brief illness. Her identity was revealed from papers in her boxes. Brother Charles Parnell expressed inability to explain her actions. She was said to be deranged, with others in the family suffering tragic ends including Fenny and Anna. Mrs. Ricketts was 80 years old.
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Ricketts
Charles Stuart Parnell
Trwh
Dublin
Daily Chronicle
Atetes
Ricken
Iwatund
Cuthbert Hickma
Australia
Othher
Fenny
District High School FFA Heidenayer Stalied Children of the State
District high school FFA and supporters thank allies of Jor-Altun and local groups for efforts in a community fete. Letters praise cooperation with religious and civic groups and note regional participation at Ahreek Fete.
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FFA Heidenayer
Jor-Altun
Uthern Melodi
Hrohas
Ahreek
Heouly G. Sim
R.A
Death of Mr Boxer in Western Australian accident
Mr John Boxer aged 45 died yesterday afternoon at Victoria Hospital after complications from a riding accident at F C Clinch’s Burnerbinmah station near Yalgoo. The horse breaker Mr Baser’s horse reared injuring him and amputating his right leg, surgery followed in Geraldton, but he died around 3:00 PM. He had previously worked for Sir Edward Wittevoom on Hinton Farm.
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Amas
F.C. Clinch
Geraldton
Hungerford
Boxer
Edward Wittevoum
Hinton Farm
B.C
The Nothing to Do Complaint Explained for Busy Children
An article advises quick action against the nothing-to-do mood in children. It recommends brisk walks with purpose, urgent messages, indoor active play, and noisy energetic games to channel restlessness. It warns against scolding and notes signs of illness when boredom persists.
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Teg
Ness
The Politest People on Earth
A garbled foreign parody argues about politeness and nations with foreign references. It critiques leaders and cultural traits, mixing partial phrases about Hungarians Austrians and Poles, noting confusion and misstatements while musing on civility and global manners.
Breathing remedy and political debate fill page
An old advertisement promotes Pepa as a breathable cough remedy, claiming direct lung action and relief from a wide range of respiratory ailments. The second portion critiques Central Province election results, accusing Labor and Country parties of propaganda and inconsistent support, with critique of candidate Mr Trew and farmer interests amid regional votes.
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Liberal
Country Parties
Labor
Country Party
Milla
Thom
Trew
Wr Milly
Ciiedy
Perth
Tole
Northampton
Mir
Market opening hours cause hardship for distant buyers
A letter from a housewife complains that stallholders ignore the official market opening time of 9 o clock, leaving distant shoppers with scant or no produce. She urges the Council to enforce regulations and ensure fair treatment for all, noting women traveling long distances suffer most. The note ends with an advertisement for a cough remedy.
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Merk
Mand
Suinmeine Foley
Geraldton Branch of Soldiers Institute Seeks Local Control
A letter from Geraldton residents argues the Geraldton branch of the Soldiers Institute should be managed by a local committee of residents. The writers urge forming a total committee to support returning soldiers and plan a public meeting to elect leaders. They emphasize building a strong foundation before peace and criticize the current management by a ladies’ committee.
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Gm Ld
Geraldton Straned Flsa
Gieraldton
Perth
Kalgoortie
Uust
Afrin Foundation
Sobliers
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