Cost of War Expenditure and Delays Reported
Washington reports the Treasury estimates daily war cost at 3,236,600 pounds for the Great Year. War Secretary states 600,000 men called up under the Selection Service will not be ready until September 1 due to war supply delays. Allied aims gain American approval as Lord Robert Cecil’s statements are generally supported, including restoration of German colonies.
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Wayngton
the Treasury
America
Washington
Secretary For War
Robert Cecil
Germany
German Chancellor Secures Position at York May
United Press reports from Copenhagen that Count von Bethmann Hollweg, aged 39, is back in office, with Germany signaling a stable leadership stance. The article notes refutation of suggestions Germany might be ready for action, maintaining the chancellor’s hold at the helm.
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York
May
Copenhagen
United Press
Count von Bethmann Hollweg
Germany
War to a finish Germany determined to conquer
Time New York reports May 18 that the meee correspondent describes a decisive phase in World War II. Nazi Germany presses toward victory as Allied forces struggle to halt advances and coordinate countermeasures amid mounting casualties and shifting front lines.
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New York
Russian Crisis Government Proposals May 18
The Workmen's and Solders' Council prompted counter proposals from the government. The notes insist on allied war aims observed, absolute government power, strong measures against anarchy, and full army maintenance. Agitators to be barred from army access. Miliukov’s resignation would pull National Liberals from government. he is asked to return as Education Minister. A Kerewsky War ministership could reunite the coalition.
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Workmen's and Solders’ Council
Follot
AL Weaths
Fittay Agitatora
MM. Miliukoff
M. Kereweky
Bok Togeter
New Ministers Declare Vigorous Prosecution of War
An official message from Russia states that the new War and Foreign Ministers at Petrograd have declared for vigorous prosecution of the war.
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Washington
Russia
Petrograd
Labour Council Proclaims Defence of Russia Demands Unity
A Petrograd official message from the Military Council representing Labour calls for Russia to be defended and rejects the idea of a separate peace. The statement stresses unity for Russia’s defense and warns that separate peace is unthinkable. The dated dispatch conveys a firm stance on wartime alliance and national resolve.
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Washington
Seven Amalgamated Engineers Arrested in London
Seven members of the Amalgamated Society of Engineers were arrested at Bow Street on May 18 for impeding munitions under the Defences of the Pain Act. Names: Keeley, Dingrey, and Cassidy of Coventry. They were remanded to Wednesday with bail set at £50 each.
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London
Amalgamated Society of Engineers
Keeley
Dingrey
Cassidy
Coventry
Bow Street
Strike menaces raid on engineers in London raid
Twenty police officers raided the Amalgamated Labour Hall on Wal Street, seizing documents and making no arrests. Shop stewards active across the area protested the raid as the Amalgamated Social Engineers complained, while union leaders prepared to negotiate and return to work.
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London
Amalgamated Labour Hall
St Wal
C ‘S Sona
Sani
Amalgamated Social Eginore
Amalgamated
Wore
Trades ‘Union Teaders
Austrian raid in the Adriatic sinks British drifters
The Admiralty reports early Tuesday Austrian light cruisers and destroyers raided the Allied drifter line in the Adriatic, sinking 14 British drifters and claiming 72 prisoners. Dartmouth and Bristol with French and Italian destroyers pursued the enemy under heavy fire near Cattaro as battleships were observed in the area.
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London
Admiralty
Adriatic
Dartmouth
Bristol
Cattaro
British Ship Torpedoed and Casualties Reported
An official communiqué outlines a British attack at sea with a torpedoed vessel. Casualties are listed and positions captured in the operation near Gorizia, with British artillery cooperation noted in the broader action.
Austrians order evacuation on Italian front alerting Trieste
Rome May 13 The Corriere d Italia reports Austrian authorities ordered civilians from exposed front areas to evacuate. Trieste banks closed government offices and businesses move archives and valuables to Vienna. Many officers captured in the offensive cited from the Russian front.
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Rome
Corriere d’Ialia
Trieste
Vienna
Tw Cent
Struggle Over Roux Endures Desperate German Attack
In a brutal attempt to retake Roux on Ti the German batteries shelled at about 60 per minute for sixteen hours. The bombardment was brutal and the actual fighting brief but intense as German forces pressed the line against Allied positions amid heavy casualties and scattered wreckage.
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London
Sisteon
Altar
German Division Overwhelms Riverine defensive line
A fragment reports a German division, largely Bavarian troops, advancing in close order. Allied defenders manned gas masks for twelve hours as machine guns decimated the leading ranks, but the survivors were overwhelmed in a subsequent avalanche of fire, leaving many wounded or killed.
British shipping movements and submarine campaign claim
London May 17 The Admiralty reports British shipping movements and losses with detailed year figures. The piece notes arrivals and sinkings over 1000 tons and lists several totals. Unionist MP Mr G Tickler states the anti submarine campaign has seen greater success, claiming more German submarines destroyed in the past fortnight than any prior period.
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London
Admirals Iene
Ures
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G. Tickler
Great Grimsby
German Offensive Breaks Through Hindenburg Line Near Ypres
Allied forces report a German attack repulsed at Bullecourt and Ypres, with heavy losses on both sides. The enemy gained ground briefly before retreating as German troops suffered substantial casualties and prisoners were captured.
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Anapsi
Hindenburg Line
Bullecourt
Fighting on the scarce enemy efforts to regain initiative
Italian operations report scarce enemy efforts to regain initiative with a big haul of prisoners as Dallans east of Gorizia capture 8375 prisoners. In Russia, a disquieting report reaches London with a May 17 note on seaplanes and naval activity.
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Dallans
Gorizia
Bullecourt Final Stage Sealed With British Advance
Field Marshal reports completing the prize of Bullecourt today with a British advance that took 60 prisoners and ended in a decisive action the same night.
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Tale
Bullecourt
Jams
Wunderlich Art Metal Ceilings in Australia
Wunderlich Art Metal Ceilings are promoted as healthful fire resisting and vermin proof durable. Many units are produced in Perth by Australian workmen, touted as the leading lining and fortification for buildings.
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Australia
Perth
Australan
Ratepayers Meeting Adopts Balance Sheet Despite Road Shortfalls
The ratepayers gathered with Mayor W B Fallowfield presiding to hear the balance sheet. Receipts totaled £2160 9s 4d with a deficit on gas and electric works offset by a six month loss of £105 13s 9d and £97 14s 8d net. Roads need funding. residents urge repairs and prompt measures to curb future costs.
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P.M. Steggall
Aso
Garner
Ce Cobeldick
P. M. Slegeall
Taler
Chapman Road
Fitzgerald Street
Stoggall
Regent
Steggall
West Australia Belmont Park Meeting Racing Notes
Report from Belmont Park in Western Australia covering turf racing results. Includes race names One Mile and a Quarter, Seven Red Banner, Lone Class and Welter Handicap with betting odds and winners indicated. Names such as Downing, Ayton, Iris, and Hugh appear among participants.
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Lock Iris
Gage
Red Banner
Ketlycuss
Welter Handicap
Cap and Bells
Ayton
Welcome Hugh
Mgt
Dent
Geraldvon Roads Board Tender Notice
Tenders will be received up to Saturday. Details and tender forms may be obtained on application. No tender will be considered unless accompanied by security where required.
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