Rockingham crew abandoned as German subs seen in haze
Captain Edwards of the American steamer Rockingham says two submarines were sighted at two miles amid heavy haze. The ship attempted evasive action but was torpedoed, killing two crewmen and sinking within 20 minutes. German subs allegedly refused aid as lifeboats were launched and crew rescued.
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Ted T-Bone
Tikaran
Tueedos
Hie
Rockingham
Edwards
Captain Edwards
Davy Jones
Wheat Prices Take Big Drop In Chicago Market
Chicago May 4 Wheat prices opened lower amid speculations on the Canadian American grain price regulation accord announced yesterday. May futures fell 21 1/4 cents to 23.69, July down 1 3/4 to $8. September at 62. First sales in Winnipeg Market showed a settled tone as the Winnipeg Grain Exchange Council withdrew facilities for trading in May and July wheat.
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Chicago
Winnipeg
Man
Council of the
Winnipeg Grain Exchange
Tarnowski urges Austrians to be true to America
New York May 4 Count Adam Tarnowski von Tarnow the Austrian ambassador to the United States sent a farewell message to countrymen urging loyalty to their adopted homeland and urging effort and honor in their duties abroad and at home.
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Tarnowski
America
New York
Adam ‘Tarnowski von Tarnow
United States
Aia Hoe Land
Bere
Ed Q Onor
State Banks Plan to Enter Federal Reserve System Soon
The Federal Reserve announces a wave of applications from numerous state banks to join the system in a short span. Directors indicate plans to seek membership as a means to align with national monetary policy and expand reserve money coverage across the nation.
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Federal Reserve System
Federal Reserve
Wave
Wale
Eertain
Shen
Will Peel
Two Murders Attributed To Same Suspect Eddie Redenbaugh
Police seek Eddie Redenbaugh and Brent Ginascook after the murder of Mrs. Alice McQuillan Dunn in St Paul and the disappearance of Minneapolis Officer George Connery. Redenbaugh, carrying 1900,000 in ransom, is said to have fled from Kansas City toward the West with a friend. Frank J. Dunn, husband of the victim, remains in custody without charge as investigators pursue leads in Lincoln Nebraska and other locations.
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St. Paul
Pacific
Joe
Eddie Redenbaugh
Alice McQuillan Dunn
George Connery
Minneapolis
O'Connor
Redenbaugh
Brent Ginascook
Kansas City
Dave
West
Ing
Dunn
Omcer Corry
Ion
Ron
Conner Wan
Lincoln
Nob
Banket University
British forces two weeks ahead on western front plan
Washington May 4 British forces on the western front are two weeks ahead on their attacking schedule according to a cable from the foreign office to Secretary Balfour. The advance is faster than expected with smaller losses attributed to better artillery and disciplined timing between guns and men. Belgium relief steamer Carmettela confiscated by German U-boat. crew placed in boats and men endured peril before rescue near the Norwegian coast.
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Washington
Western Front
Balfour
Foreign Office
Jorges
Somme
London
Villa Nearing American Line Heads to Juarez
Paso, May 4. French commander Villa, with all main forces, is reported near Juarez as he moves toward the American line. He is believed to command a large body of troops and may soon engage U S forces in the area.
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Paso
Tex
Franciace Iyi
Juaree
Debate over Legislative Intent vs Engrossed Bills in North Dakota
May 4 report discusses whether legislative intent supersedes an engrossed bill in North Dakota. Conflicting opinions from Attorney General Langer and State Auditor Kositzky hinge on emergency clauses and the bone dry law. The article cites Dunselth sanitarium funds, travel expenses, and a disputed import ban on liquor with personal-use allowances.
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Binmarck
North Dakota
Dunseith Nanitatium
Kositzky
Gene Ni Langer
Kos Altzky
Dunselth
State Auditor's Office
Langer
Mixer
Konitzky
Fixer
Immediatel
House
Bowman
Senate Journal
Senate
Dunseith Sanitarium
Army Recruiting Reaches 3000 a Day Figures Show
Washington May 4 Regular army recruiting nears an average of 3000 a day with 2786 accepted yesterday and 48327 enlisted since April 1. Illinois leads with 40 men, Pennsylvania 298, Nevada 182, contributing 238 total.
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Washington
Illinois
Pennsylvania
Nevada
Conferees Meet Over Army Bill Terms In Washington
Washington May 4 Conferees of the house and senate met today to resolve conflicting amendments in the army bill and to consider the selective conscription provision. The principal difference centers on the axe limit with the senate at 21 to 22 and the house at 21.
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Washington
House
Senate
University of Minnesota to maintain faculty pay in reserve service
Minneapolis May 4 Faculty members and employees who enlist or become reserve corps officers will keep incomes at former levels, the board of regents announced. The move covers those entering Red Cross service or teaching medical students at the university hospital in the field.
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Minneapolis, Minn
University of Minnesota
Reserve Corps
Wolverns
Raanta
Earie
Predica Collagn Sant
Red Cross Service
University Bass Hospital
German Treasury Moves to End Hoarding of Small Coins
A German treasury spokesman announced drastic steps to curb coin hoarding by retiring the penny and nickel from circulation, aiming to leave hoarders with nearly worthless metal as limited small change vanishes from everyday use. The move, reported via Copenhagen and London sources on May 4, signals a sweeping reform of petty currency to curb hoarding and stabilize coin circulation.
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Copenhagen
London
Hospital units to France and training camps in 1917
Report notes 36 hospital units ordered to France and a push to enroll seven faculty members for officers training at Fort Snelling. Enrollment for Plattsburg camp closes tonight as Captain Cosby promotes training for men. Ten more hospital units destined for France in roughly three weeks. details include Bellevue and German hospitals.
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France
Raserys
Tng
Fort Anelling
Aeee Soeeweeaene
New York
Plattsburg
Cosby
Bnaia
Thia
Bellevue
Garman Hospitals
Nore
Grain grading act burdens North Dakota growers heavy tax
GovernorFrasier signed Senate Bill 314 the grain and trading act imposing a direct tax on North Dakota grain growers estimated at over half a million dollars annually. Critics charge grading fees and deputy inspectors inflate costs, creating a fund for terminal elevators while shifting the tax mainly onto farmers.
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Bismarck
N. Dn
Faemern
League
North Dakota
Crown of Cans
Kirkelde
Benson County
Senate
Jeagan
Frasier
Ladd
B. F. Ladd
Laddin
Howne
Germans Fight Desperate Night Push Near Somme Front
British and German forces clash in a fierce night battle across the Arras to Cambrai front. British gains around Freagnoy and Oppy are consolidated while Hindenburg Line breaches near Bullecourt are reported. The exchange includes heavy machine gun and rifle fire with continuing attacks and counterattacks.
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France
London
Somme
Ehting
Battl Front
Hingenburg Ling Wan
Bullecourt
Wight
Arran
Naive
Reuter
Machi
Velven
Munken
Polves Mill
Roux
Enat
Addy
Hindenburg
Queant
Gert
Freasnoy
Oppy
French Envoys in Chicago Welcome With Flags Aligned
French war envoy Marabel Joffre arrives in Chicago amid city decorations and a welcoming procession led by Mayor Thompson. The scene features lauding banners and a mix of Stars and Stripes and French tricolor as the guests tour downtown facilities.
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Chicago
Marabel Joffre
Premise Central Department
Thompson
France
Child Labor Committee
Langer
Rate Increase Will Be Fought
May 4. North Dakota Attorney General Bronson, in Washington, D. C., will represent the state at a hearing before the Interstate Commerce Commission to challenge a 15 percent railroad rate increase. Attorney General Lanker telegraphed Bronson urging postponement beyond May 73, noting railroad campaign activity and urging state defense preparation. The North Dakota farm interests back Bronson and distrust interstate commissioners amid the prevalent rate hike push.
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Bronson
Washington, D. C
Intercommerce Commission
Lanker
Broncon
Farmwe
North Dakota
Belgium to belong to Germany deemed accomplished fact
Berlin dispatch reports a Reichstag debate where a party spokesman called Belgium annexation an accomplished fact and said further discussion would invite war. He warned that Belgium’s existence as a semi sovereign state would pose a lasting menace. A joint resolution of all sections was to be taken up.
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Amsterdam
London
Berlin
Reichstag
Belgium
Dsba Tak
Devils Lake Not In Need Of Laborers
St Paul May 4 Only one city Devils Lake North Dakota has informed there is in charge of tomorrow's farm labor meeting here that it had some clear labor for the coming summer and fall Devils Lake Commercial club has organized the labor of the city and believes itself able to cope with the situation Among the North Dakota cities which say they will send representatives to the conference were Bowman Rugby and Fargo J P Hardy secretary of the Fargo Commercial club sent invitations to 21 master commercial organizations through North Dakota and expects most of them to be represented
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St. Paul
Devils Lake
N. D
Thy Devile Lake Commercial Club
North Dakota
Bowman
Rugby
Fargo
J.P. Hardy
Fargo Commercial Club
Linking America and England financially in step
Washington reports a plan to appoint the Bank of England as correspondent to the Federal Reserve Bank of New York, linking American and British financial operations amid liberty loan efforts. France may follow. negotiations delayed by details, over 1,000 replies urged cooperation in floating a $2 million liberty loan.
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Washington
Bank of England
Federal Reserve Bank of New York
Bank of France
McAdoo
Swedish trade envoy to the United States
A Nordic delegation from Sweden appears to appoint a trade envoy to the United States amid concerns of potential embargo threats. The envoy, bearing titles of ministerial rank, aims to secure favorable terms and reinforce economic ties with Washington.
British Forge Ahead as German Lines Strain in France
British forces pressed the Hindenburg line in northern France with gains near Vimy, Bullecourt, and Cherisy. French artillery patrolled the Aisne and Champagne fronts while German resistance sought to blunt the advance. News from Berlin and Russia remained unsettled as Haig’s renewed offensive pushed toward Douai Cambrai and the rich coal and iron districts north of Len.
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Associated Press
Hindenburg
France
Haig
Freanoy
Vimy
Bullecourt
Croisilles
Arras
Cherisy
Arras-Cambrai
St. Quentin
Malakoff
Hargicourt
Aisne
Champagne
Mont Comillet
Genburg
Douai
Cambrai
Germany
Hiebeat Prise
Len
Tans
Drocourt
Queant
Haighon
Arrashia
Han
Bice Claliat
Junkers
Igium
Alma
Ratorma
Rustua
Clemencs Amncas
Petroiene
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Fresnoy
Yeaterfay
Chernay
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Bullscourt
Adda
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Joffre
Barry
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Maya
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Woodrow Wilson
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Theodors Rovere
England
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U.S
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Vis
Dermann Lagercrants
Russia
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