Rostov Recaptured as Soviet Troops Drive Germans Back
Rostov on Don, the Don Cossack capital, was recaptured by Soviet troops who pushed German forces out after a one day hold. Armistice zones extend to Voronezh and Don districts, martial law ordered, and Soviet troops directed to disarm and abandon invaded Russian territory. Caucasus government proposes peace talks with Turkey. Berlin's Vossische Zeitung notes counter currents to current order.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moscow
Associated Press
Rostov-on-Don
Rostov
Kursk
Voronezi
Don
Amsterdam
Vossische Zeitung
Berlin
Ekaterinskav
Odessa
Poltava
Costly Fire In British Columbia Ship Yards
Fire in the boiler room of J. Coughlin & Sons Co shipyards in Vancouver, British Columbia, caused about 1.5 million dollars in damage. One foreman was killed and several people were injured. A reward of 2500 dollars is offered for information leading to the arrest and conviction of those who damaged property at 116 St. John Street last night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
British Columbia
Vancouvre
J. Coughlin & Sons Co
Freman
Paries
St. John Street
Government commandeers trifling metals value set
Washington May 14. Government seizes AML platinum, trefdium and palladium held by refiners importers manufacturers jewelers and large dealers. Fixed prices: platinum 105 per troy ounce tridium 176 per ounce palladium 136 per anne.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Twenty One I W W Leaders Arrested in Arizona
In Bisbee Arizona this morning authorities arrested twenty one men including a mining company official and local businessmen from the Warren district. The arrests follow a Federal Grand Jury investigation into the deportation last July of nearly twelve hundred alleged I W W members.
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Tucson
Ariz
May
Minning Company
Warren
Bisbee
Indic
Federal Grand Jury
Industrial Workers of the World
Austria Ties Up for Year With German Alliance
Zurich dispatch reports Vienna and Berlin locking in a twenty year alliance with military, economic, and customs commitments. The agreement covers strict cooperation and aims at deepening ties between Austria and Germany.
Parliament To Debate Peace Effort In Commons
London May 15 The Manchester Guardian reports that the peace offer to France last year by Austria is detailed in Emperor Charles letters to Prince Sixtus. The letters will be the subject of a high importance debate in the House of Commons tomorrow.
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London
The
Manchester Guardian
France
Austria
Charles
Prince Sixtus
House of Commons
Casualty List Reports 120 Names From War Front
Washington DC May 15 casualty list shows 120 names. Killed in action eight. died of wounds. died of accident one. died of other causes seven. wounded severely six. wounded lightly fifty eight. missing in action thirty nine. Also named are Capt Clarence F Joveon Chicago and Liew King Alexander Chambersburg PA Springs NY Robbing L Conn New York City John Nickerson San Francisco and George Howard Rosendale NY wounded slightly Capt George C Freeland Westville Conn and Lient James F Crawford Warsaw NY missing in action.
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Washington, D.C
Clarence F. Joveon
Chicago
Liew King Alexander
Chambersburg
Springs N. Y
L. Conn
New York City
John Nickerson
San Francisco
George
Mrs Francis B Harrison Granted Divorce and Alimony
Mrs Francis Burton Harrison wife of the governor general of the Philippine Islands was granted an interlocutory divorce in San Diego Superior Court on a charge of desertion. She receives two notes totaling 105000 and a trust property at 342 Fifth Avenue New York City. Pending trust filing Governor Harrison must pay 1500 monthly plus costs. The green ink on American banknotes cannot be photographed.
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San Diego
Cal
Francis Burton Harrison
Philippine Islands
Harrison
Fifth Avenue
New York City
Tillman Defends War Stand At North Carolina Meet
United States Senator Benjamin R. Tillman spoke to the North Carolina Democratic convention in Columbia on May 15. He denounced German sympathizers and praised Woodrow Wilson, asserting the navy stands strong and the fleet is ready when tested. He aimed to inform state voters of his stance on the war issue and his naval leadership.
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Columbia
N. C
Woodrow Wilson
United States
Benjamin R. Tillman
Naval Affairs Committee
Wilson opposes broad inquiry into conduct of war
In a May 15 letter from Washington President Wilson told Senator Martin he objects to any general inquiry into the conduct of the war while allowing a rigorous probe into aircraft production. He attributed the Chamberlain resolution’s breadth to its sponsor and noted support for only the aircraft angle. The measure, introduced by Senator Chamberlain of Oregon, directs inquiry into aircraft production and related war conduct through the War Department.
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Washington, D. C
Wilson
Martin
Chamberlain
Oregon
Senate
United States
War Department
Liberty motors may reach fighting lines in France
Washington reports urgent allied requests push American Liberty engine deliveries. Britain and France seek thousands of motors, with Pershing approving diverting units even if scouts production slows. Overheating issues are overcome. radiators and lubrication improved. output expected to double this month. Senate talks on aviation plans proceed as officials seek factory access for steel and field data.
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Washington
France
Great Britain
Theer
General Pershing
Louis Camnen
Senate
John V. Ryan
Army
Aircraft Board
Archer A. Landon
American Radiator Company of
Buffalo
N. Y
Senate Military Committee
Thomas
Thompson
Wilson
Hitchcock
White House
Editor Bennett to Be Buried in Paris
James Gordon Bennett owner of the New York Herald died at Beaulieu and his body will be brought to Paris early next week to fulfill his wish for Paris as his final resting place. Bennett's will will be made public after the funeral.
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Paris
James Gordon Bennett
The
New York Herald
Beaulieu
Bennett
Sheriff Ousted From Drawing Jury For Trial
Edwardsville May 15 jurors for the trial of 11 men charged with the murder of Robert Paul Prager were removed from Sheriff Jenkins by Judge Bernrender on motion of the state's attorney Streuber who ruled the sheriff prejudiced in selecting the veniremen.
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Edwardsville
Aged Resident Berbig Died After Illness at 85
Mrs. Albertine A. Berbig, 85, died Tuesday evening after Brights disease. She came to this country in 1865 and lived many years in Grafton. Survived by daughter Mrs. J. M. Cassell and five grandchildren seven great grandchildren and one niece. Funeral Friday at 2 20 pm from home with Rev. Crickenberger officiating. Burial in Bluemont cemetery Beta Bartlett & Co. in charge.
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Daily Sentinel
Albertine A. Berbig
J. M. Cassell
East Knotts Avenue
Cas- 11
Theodore P. Crickenberger
Lutheran Church
Bluemont Cemetery
Beta Bartlett & Co
German Fire Increases On French Line Near Albert
London May 15 German artillery fire grew heavy this morning near Morlancourt south of Albert and along the French line in Flanders near Kemmel, according to the war office. French troops attacked near Haines on the Avre below Amiens, seized a wood on the west bank, and German counterattacks were repelled with heavy losses. Overnight bombardment continued north of Montdidier and between Montdidier and Idtier.
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London
Morlancourt
Albertland
Flanders
Kemmel
War Office
Fars
Haines
Amiens
Avre
Iditier
Montdidier
Plan urged keep holidays at week end
Chicago May 15 mid week holidays should be celebrated on the Monday nearest their dates according to a decision of the American Association of Engineers made public today. The Fuel Administration looked with favor on the proposal to increase efficiency conserve fuel and improve workers enjoyment. If the 4th of July falls on Thursday it would be celebrated on July 1 if the engineers proposal is adopted.
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Chicago
American Association of Engineers
Coal operators meet in Fairmont for unity plan
May 15. F J Patton, secretary of the Central West Virginia Coal Association, reports a Fairmont Clarksburg field meeting showed strong desire for best working conditions and full understanding with workers. Plan adopted by Consolidated Coal Co and operators urges similar measures region wide to support war effort amidst coal demands.
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Fairmont
W. Va
F. J. Patton
Central West Virginia Coal Association
Fairmont and
Clarksburg
Consolidation Coal Company
Consolidated Coal Company
Australian German Emperors Name New Rulers
May 15 report from German headquarters states the Austrian and German sovereigns chose monarchs for Lithuania Courland Estonia and Poland. Emperor William replies to Emperor Charles praising renewed accord after extensive talks and harmonious aims.
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London
Lithuari
Courland Esthenia
Poland
Charles of
Austria
William
Former Ball Player Dies At Own Hand In St Louis
Oliver P. Tebeau, early National League manager and first baseman of the Cleveland club, shot himself in St Louis after a period of illness. He had managed Cleveland for years and later presided over the local club after its franchise moved to St Louis. He was succeeded by John J. McGraw, now manager of the New York Nationals.
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ST. Louis
Oliver P. Tebeau
Cleveland
Tebeau
John J. McGraw
New York Nationals
New Draft Call From Crowder Targets 51,609 Men
Provost Marshal General Crowder calls 24 states and the District of Columbia to furnish 51,609 men for general military service. Moves to camps run May 20 to 24 and May 20 to June 2 to speed deployment to France and replace troops leaving training centers. Total drafted to camps in May and through June nears 284,600, with 466,600 called this year.
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Washington
District of Columbia
Crowder
National Army
M Tary
France
Pennsylvania
Columbus Barracks
Ohio
Fort Soreven
Aeroplane mail service launches between cities
United States government aeroplane mail service begins with a Philadelphia central route. Lieut George L Boyle piloted the first leg from Potomac Park to Philadelphia at 11 45 am observed by President Wilson. Subsequent flights from New York and Philadelphia push mail onward to Washington as pilots haul thousands of letters aboard high powered aircraft.
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Washington
New York
George L. Boyle
Potomac Park
Philadelphia
Wilson
Waldorf
United States
Bovo
Jtey H. Webb
Belmont Park
Holge
Philedelphid Postoll
American flyer adds another Hun 10 record
Paris May 15 Serg Frankis Baylies of New Behigd, a member of the French flying forces, has brought down another German aeroplane. His score is my enemy machines since February 19. Moscow May 10 Armistice concluded between Ukrainians, Germans and Russians on the Kurale front. The Russian legation is seeking armi stice on remaining fronts.
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Paris
Frankis Baylies
New Behigd
HMNS
Moscow
Associated Press
Kurale
Merchants Hound Men Summoned to Colors
Bluefield West Virginia May 11 an investigation by the chamber of commerce into charges that merchants exploited published lists of registrants to pressure workers and boost salaries before induction. The exemption board paused publication of the names and will release them only as men are entrained for cantonment.
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Bluefield
W. Va
Chamber of Compierce
Lots Exemption Board
Lsts
Arconnte
Kentucky and Ohio to Muster Troops for Port Thomas Mission
Ohio and Kentucky will send about 3,500 men to Port Thomas Kentucky. The Kentucky and West Virginia draftees under today’s call move to designated points between May 26 and May 24. Pennsylvania and Ohio troops depart between May 29 and June 2.
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Ohio
Kentucky
Port Thomas
West Virginia
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Caucasus
Assoziat
Tehitcherin
Turkey
Germany
Batoum
Robert P. Houston
Liverpool
Thomas J. MacNamara
Admiralty
Geo
Zurich
Switzerland
Vienna
Neuste Nachrichenen
Munich
Caoyalty
Francis B. Harrison
Ben Tillman O
Argraft
Sherif
Coltansville
Grafton
FRFNH
Gens Crowder
Frank Balins
Scorttess
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