Survivors endure four days in gales at sea
Captain Chave recounts the ordeal of a boatload of castaways picked up by the French vessel Ventzia after four days exposed to brutal gales 320 miles from the Scillies. Despite milk beef biscuits and blankets, thirst exhaustion and sea spray caused severe suffering including numb limbs and bloodless hands. Eighteen survivors were rescued and landed at New York.
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Oeareat
Chave
Ventzia
Antwa
New York
Prince Ruprecht under desperate push near Gavrelle
Wires report Prince Ruprecht fights to regain initiative at Gavrelle with heavy German counterattacks. British artillery pummels enemy positions while Allied infantry press advantages amid heavy shelling and dangerous battlefield conditions.
Fighting near Fresnoy and Ypres in WWI action
Field Marshal Haig reports German attacks yesterday east of Arienx and south of the Soocher river repulsed by artillery and machine gun fire. A night raid east of Ypres was conducted with success. Grim fighting continues near Fresnoy with limited prisoners and wounded as French forces push near Chevreux Centre and under gas conditions.
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London
Haig
Arienx
Soocher River
Mlammermerfer
Ypres
Fresnoy
Arras Battle and Russia's Internal Turmoil Reported
Fragmentary dispatch notes revolts at Schigselburg where workers and soldiers couple with Duma representatives attempt to restore order. The seriousness of the affair remains uncertain as authorities seek measures to quell unrest.
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Schigselburg
Duma
Yesterday's Wives and the Russian Crisis
The article discusses the government crisis in Russia and appeals to the people, framed within socialist cooperation and the moral duties of citizens. It analyzes public sentiment, leadership calls, and the role of social unity in sustaining the nation's political course.
Speech on submarine threat and war costs in Commons
The report notes a May speech discussing submarine menace and wartime unity. It cites a daily war cost averaging seven million pounds and a total expenditure approach of £961 million for the financial year so far. It lists breakdowns for army pensions loans to Allies and Dominions and other items, underscoring unprecedented daily outlays.
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London
House of Commons
British Steady Progress In North and South Raids
British forces report steady progress with night raids moving north of Lieviti and southward of Hulluich. Commanders describe gains in disrupting enemy positions and securing strategic terrain.
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Lieviti
Hulluich
Yale Meeting in Perth Describes Races and Matrimonial Plans
The Perth meeting reports race results and seeding details amid district activity. Farmers and Settlers Association members show strong interest in matrimony and plan to move to the Eastern States, with presentations and gifts noted at Beethampton.
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Osayje
Stoca Market and Dalgety Report Summary
The Stoca market and Dalgety report show a slightly easier week with a full weekly cargo of 415, including about 183 from March 30m, Derby ex, and Meira, balanced by purchases from Gascoyne and Murch’sen sources. Quality overall was fair with 20 cm Metall lot the best at £23 10s, lambs and ewes offered, 1800 over, and stock from various local sources, though weighty buyers paused after recent rallies.
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Derby
Ge Murch'sen
METHOPOLITAn MARKET BULLOCKS PRICES LISTED
The document records bid ranges for bullocks and cows at Methopolitan Market. Prices vary by weight and quality from good to fair, with figures shown in pounds shillings pence and per ten units.
Stock Market Notes and Water Department Critique
Market brief lists prime and good lamb and sheep prices with bids and asks, noting changes across various grades. A separate item reports Messrs Spryng and Joe Sonitis urging a government inquiry into wells tied to the Water Supply Department, criticizing the cost under the Ming labor system and calling for thorough investigation.
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Messrs Spryng
Joe Sonitis
Sheretiakers Meeting at Hakery Co operative
A meeting of Sheretiakers from the proposed Hakery cooperative will be held at the A W U Office at 8 pm on Monday May. Details indicate involvement of the Women’s Christian Temperance Union and local schooling officials. The notice invites both men and women to attend and participate in upcoming community activities.
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Sheretiakers
A.W.U
Women's Christian Temperance Union
Nomination Proceedings Open in Western Bermuda
Fragmentary text notes approval and nominations with references to Western Bermuda, a secretary named Steggall, and exemptions for hawks. The readable lines imply official nomination actions and a stamping of reasons, but details are unclear due to damaged OCR.
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New York Times
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M. Viviani Dectares
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Gavrelle
Ruyjrecht
Ypress
Hindenburgs
Paris
Ihate
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Sipe
Beneat
Hinry
Chevreux Centre
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Socialist Co.operation
Carl de Mil
Ieree
Flo
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West Australia
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Yale Meeting
Perth
Detyug
Agugmet
Beupag
Maewel
Stoca
Matropollan Stock Market
Medina
Merise
Geraldton Co-Operative Bakery
Uehi
Efefock
Meses Ste Rendaly
Geraldtow High School
Weoley Ball
Grealdton
Binging
Wosk Music
Edigong
Axa Facting
Portirmiare
Ereioniin
the Coliseum
Ant
Victoria
Overland Agusta
Motor Works
Geraldton
STUER
Ueraldtuw
Buick
Buick Motors
Victoria Ind
Valgno
E. W. Ive
Manfred Picnic
Clarke's
Yalgod
Messrs
Brede & Dalziel
Durlacher Sr
Seeaeeni
GEO. Wills & CO Limited
Victoria District Turf Club
Nonway
Hume
Bnjng
Uxompt
Steggall
Haas
Wunderlich Limited
Lord Street
Kings Theatre
Cbarcre Chaplin
Laugiss
Baim
Gowlien
Tha
Education Department
Tsam May
Baskruptcy
Bae Fie
John Allender
Mtg
Zoboest
Sce
Welt
Sanca
Ovecheu
Public Accountant
Meine Terrecse
GerAdton
Strand Cafe
AED
Subber
Booer Sy
Bent
Wong
A. T. Davies
Busy Bee Store
Festion
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SNELL
Dunlop
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