Youth Held For Murder Of Connery
Minneapolis reports state H H Breanton a 19 year old bell box was arrested today in connection with the Connery murder case. Police also held his wife and two other ball boys at a lodging house. Conflicting stories tie McCool Hamilton and Redenbaugh to the case as investigators seek the murder weapon and motive.
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Francie
H. H. Breanton
Connery i Minne
Boor
Foodward
Richard Panis
Lodging House
Mirnnespolis
Connery
Mill City
Catrolman
Sitampt
John O'Connor
R- Paul
Stra Kites
McQuillan Duan
Paul
Whathei
Hamilton
Redenbaugh
Minneapolis
Aes
Attempted assassination shocks Cuban palace
A damaged report claims rebels planned to kill President Menocal and the U S minister William Goe in the Cuban palace during a bomb plot. The crumbling text notes conspirators discussed timing and roles and mentions guards and security failures.
Sweden Tightens Liquor Sale Rules After 1919
Report outlines Sweden’s continued move to restrict alcohol distribution following reforms after 1919. Government plans include tighter licensing and enforcement measures to curb sale of liquor through new regulatory steps.
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Sweden
Thirteen year old girl held in killing of chum
A thirteen year old girl is held in connection with the killing of a friend. The event occurred on a mall avenue after a shooting that left Grace dead within a half hour. Police and local officials describe the scene while investigators question the accused and gather evidence at the crime location.
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Chum
Mallosten
Ani
Anderson
Defeat Germany to end the war, Rodzianko vows
Petrograd reports an extraordinary Duma session at Tauride Palace on anniversary of the first Duma. Rodzianko repudiates entente blame, urges complete victory over Germany to safeguard Russia and world liberty, condemns German imperialism and calls the workers for unity in pursuit of justice.
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Petrograd
Vis
London
Thuraiay
Tauride
Rusale
Rodaianko
Odearn
Indiaw
Gulf
Germany
Battle off North Hinder reporte by Telegraaf
Flushing correspondent says a German torpedo boat was badly damaged in a dawn clash with British destroyers near the North Hinder Light ship. Flames and gunfire rang along Zeeland as the Germans fled toward Zeebrugge while the British pressed the pursuit. One German vessel was severely damaged and likely injured crew. English air raids later bombarded Zeebrugge.
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Armsterdam
London
Flushing
Telegraaf
North Hinder
Zeeland
Flemish
Zeabruggs
China refuses to declare war on Germany
In Peking on May 11 the Chinese house of representatives refused to declare war on Germany after a riotous mission. A mob threatened violence, troops dispersed the crowd, and Premier Tuan Chi dul urged a war declaration while opposition accused him of coercion and warned the move could harm the republic.
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Peking
China
Chinese Houses of Representatives
Tang
House of Parliament
Tuan Chi Dul
War
Hog Prices Climb Amid Flour Market Shifts
Market notes show hog prices rising while flour costs edge higher. Reports indicate prices at new highs with specific bids and sales figures, including a February advance and notable quotes for flour and pork products.
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Jf Etata
Germans Use Liquid Fire In Battle Near Bullecourt
British reports from St Quentin describe German attempts to halt Entente gains with repeated use of liquid fire and boiling oil. Reinforcements arrive as fighting around Bullecourt and the Hindenburg Line intensifies, with heavy casualties and fierce trench warfare influencing the evolving front.
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Teutons
France
London
Naga
St. Quentin
Hindenburg
Bullecourt
Hindenburg Lne
Uae
Italian War Mission Arrives in New York City
Enrico ar Jotim Teattan and a delegation connected to the Italian government arrived in New York May 11. The party included General Guy Hamotti, Captain Vannutelli, and officials from transportation, commerce and agriculture. Prince Di Savera’s commission and Marconi were not yet present. The visitors will stay a few days before heading to Washington to strengthen U S Italy relations.
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New York
Enrico Ar Jotim
Teattan mi Won
Mi Atom
Hea
Guy Hamotti
Captain Vannutelli
Trailan
Washington
Alvis Bragadin
G. Pardo
Gaetano Pietra
Transportation, Commerce
Agriculture
Comminsion
Prince di Savera
Guglielmo Marconi
Vinitora
State Department
Aignor Ariotta
United St
Aignor Alotta
Jasuing
United Stat
Italy
War Against U Boat Shows Improvement
Paris reports indicate improvement in Allied submarine warfare statistics for the last week. Marcel Hutin notes rising effectiveness of anti submarine methods with increasing submarines put out of action. Italian actions in the Adriatic claim fourteen plus submarines sunk and German U boat commanders Wagener and Buss among the dead.
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Paris
Marcel Hutin
Railway experts to aid Russia hold meet today
Minneapolis May 11 A commission of ten American railway experts appointed by the government to assist Russia in solving transportation difficulties met today in Minneapolis. The commission was headed by John Samuel Stevens former chief engineer of the Great Northern railroad and in charge of Panama Canal construction.
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Minneapolis
Russia
Minneapolia
John ‘Samuel Stevens
Engin
Great Northern Railroad
Inter
Panama Canal
Universities to be hit hard by conscription act
Chicago May 11 early consideration of the conscription bill suggests universities will be hit hardest under the draft. Men from 31 to 80 years may be drafted, risking disruption to male education and forcing coeducational institutions toward becoming schools for women.
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Chicago
Two Norwegian Steamers Sunk by Submarines
London May 1 report that steamers Tiger and Lelkanger were sunk by German submarines ten miles off the northwest coast of Spain. Submarines halted the ships in Spanish waters and escorted them beyond territorial limits before sinking them.
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London
Tiger
Lelkanger
Spain
Hearings Opened on War Tax Bill in Senate Finance Panel
Public hearings began today before the Senate finance committee on the war tax bill. Industry representatives opposed major features and Republican members joined Democrats to seek amendments. Critics argued income tax on stock dividends is unfair, calling for exemptions for taxed subsidiary dividends and limits on excess profits tax to capital and assets of foreign insurers.
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Senate Finance Committee
P. D. Cravath
Bethlehem Steel Company
J. A. Rats
Lackawana Steel Company
H. Winkely
New Jersey Public Service Corporation
Cravath
Lackawana Company
A. B. Thatcher
New York
Marine Honored For Taking Fort in Mexican Campaign
Washington May 11 Secretary Daniele awarded a Medal of Honor to First Lieutenant Ernest C. Wilm Hama Marine Corps from Minois for extraordinary heroism in leading twelve Marines to seize a fort at San Francisco de Nacorts in the Mexican republic. In heavy fire from forty rifles he and his men reached the doors, forced entry, and captured the fort despite eight wounded. No fatalities reported.
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Washington
Daniele
Ernest C. Wil- Hama
Marine Corps
Minois
San Francisco de Nacorts
Pemiican
Republic
Williamnr
Danish Socialist Borgbjerg Peace Mission Report
Copenhagen reported that German newspapers had no news of any peace offer from Danish socialist Borgbjerg to Petrograd or details of any peace terms said to have been sent to Germany. Berlin and London sources said socialists denied any authorization or instruction to Borgbjerg to propose or discuss terms in Russia or Romania.
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Copenhagen
London
Rand
Borgbjere
Petrograd
Germany
Berlin
Borgbjerg
Dropossis
Russian Thieves Hold Convention To Better Themselves
A Rostoff meeting of thieves drew representatives from all branches of thievery who spoke of difficulties and urged community aid to abandon crime. A bystander reported a purse theft of six rubles during the gathering, with thieves arguing the misdeed not the work of professionals and proposing restitution.
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Petrograd
London
Rostoff-on
Taok
Explosion in Japan Kills Fifty at Mitsubishi Plant
A cablegram from May 11 reports fifty people dead and hundreds injured after an explosion on May 1 at Mitsubishi's Omki munition plant in Japan. Four suspected saboteurs have been arrested as authorities investigate the blast and resulting wreckage.
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San Francisco
Miiubishi Company
Omki
Japan
Langer sought arrest by U S troops in North Dakota
May 11 reports claim the so called Langer arrest was staged by Governor Fragier and state authorities to delay warrants and let Langer finish work. Chi Dougherty warned of imminent Minot arrest on obstruction charges and a bodyguard unit was dispatched from Valley City. An injunction was served on Great Northern Express to close a premises for alleged liquor law violations, ordered by Judge Leighton.
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Bismarck
N.D
Langer
Fragier
Minot
Chi Dougherty
Valley City
Frasier
N. C
Great Northern
Exprean Company
Prem
Leighton
North Dakota nurses called for Pacific coast service
Red Cross nurses from North Dakota are ordered to report for active service with dates set in May. Ethel Stanford of Fargo heads the state Red Cross Nursing Association, Candrine Norgaard and Lillian Hankey are also named as the first nurses called. Most depart May 17, with Norgaard leaving June 5. others await further orders as Washington awaits.
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Maykota Red Cross
Misa Ethelstanford
North Dakota Red ‘Cross Nursing
Association of Fargo
Candrine
Norgaard
Lillian
Hankey
Dickinson
North Dakota
Mim Norgaard
Miss Norgaard
Lune
Mies ‘Stanford
Pacific Coast
Mia Stanford
Red Cross
Narsing Elation
North Dakota Trained Nurses’ Association
Devils Lake
Entente Forces Hammering Way Up In Macedonia
Allied forces push a great offensive along a 100 mile Macedonian front from Monastir to Doiran. Bitter fighting near the Cserna bend and Vardar valley. critics say the main attack point remains undecided as preparations for another major blow continue behind lines in France. Reports from Austria suggest fresh peace negotiations with France and growing reform pressure in Germany.
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Associated Press
Macedonia
Monastir
Lake Doiran
Barrail
Cserna
Vardar
France
Russia
Runalx
Germans Count Upon Much Food From Rumanians
Amsterdarm May 11. Adolph Von Batock president of Germanys food regulation board told the Reichstag that Germany could rely on substantial food from Rumania. He cited seven years of war and longer Bulgarian hostilities, noting harvests were poor in Hungary, but Germany could manage until the next harvest.
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Amsterdarm
London
Adolph von Batock
Food Regulation Board
Germany
Reichstag
Agziculture
Bulgaria
Hungary
Wheat delivery contracts face May order refusals
Chicago brokers report many refuse May wheat delivery contracts amid weak conditions. A smaller number of applications face restrictions as traders cite market softness and guidance from exchanges.
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Chicago
Grap
Rothes
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Trisans
William Goethe
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Lweden
Sleohalia Devereges
M Imw
Univrosity Reeding
Zeebrugge
Amsterdam
Enrico Arlotta
Marconi
Ibassy
Adriatic
Duraszo
Manders
Reichatag
U.S. Marine
Lieut Williams
Ilinois
Dominican Republic
Socialist ON Peace Mission
Dane
Grand Forks
Grand Forts
Lalle Halverson
Mas Moee Jeanneau
Mathilda
Marie Hanson
Entente
Macedonian Valley
Austria
Auntia
Tu Vernmant
Fenda Coby
Ansan Mariner
Switzerland
Arras
Chevyreaux
War Office
Aisne
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