Germans Hurl Fresh Troops At Verdun Front
German forces push large numbers of troops against French lines northwest of Verdun. French retreat along the Bethincourt Dumieres road after heavy assaults near Cumferes and Dead Man's Hill. Balkan front reports Bulgarian activity north of the Greek frontier and continued Vardar front bombardment. A Rome Paris dispatch cites neutral circles linking Bulgarian advance into Greek territory to a Bulgarian Greek agreement.
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Secret Greece Bulgaria pact linked to Greek Macedonian advance
Paris May 30. Bulgarian move into Greek Macedonia described as the result of a secret formal agreement between Greece and Bulgaria, per information in neutral circles in Rome cited by Paris Matin.
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Mrs Eugene Reilly Unopposed For Second Vice President
New York May 30 The nominating committee of the General Federation of Women's Clubs reports among officers for election tomorrow that Second vice president Mrs Eugene Reilly of Charlotte North Carolina is without opposition.
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New York
General Federation of Women’s Clubs Today
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Austrian transport sunk by Italian warship at Trieste harbor
Rome May 30. A large transport steamer torpedoed and sunk by an Italian warship in the Austrian harbor of Trieste on the night of May 28, according to a late report received via Paris. The loss and potential casualties were not specified in the brief dispatch.
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Rabbits for Allied Troops Arrive on Cumberland
The British steamer Cumberland reached Norfolk from Wellington to take bunker coal before heading to Liverpool. Its $2,000,000 general cargo includes 500 tons of rabbits from New Zealand and Australia, roughly half a million animals stored cold, averaging two pounds each.
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Earle Cotton Dies Escaping From Camp Near Graphiteville
Raleigh reports Earle Cotton a leading state convict was shot and killed while attempting to escape from the convict camp near Graphiteville. No details available.
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Memorial Day Observed in Washington DC
Memorial Day observances in Washington honored dead soldiers and sailors. President Wilson spoke at Arlington National Cemetery as veterans, flower girls, and officials participated in Grand Army of the Republic ceremonies and a parade up Pennsylvania Avenue. Government departments closed. Senate adjourned while the House met.
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A and M Alumni Endorse Riddick for President
Raleigh May 30 The board of trustees of the A and M college met to consider the election of a president to succeed Dr D H Hill who has resigned. A list of seven eligibles was before the board but no decision was announced. The college alumni association endorsed Vice-President W C Riddick as Hill successor.
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Simplicity Marks Funeral of J. J. Hill
James J. Hill founder of the Great Northern dies at his St. Paul home from blood poisoning. The Hill residence will be open to Great Northern employees this afternoon as a national holiday allows many to view the body. Funeral service set for Wednesday at 2 o'clock from the home.
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Terrific Wind and Rain Storm Swept Memphis
A wind and rain storm hit Memphis and a 30 mile radius early today reaching 60 to 72 miles per hour, nearly matching the 1901 record. Wires were prostrated, mainly to the west, with damage to plate glass windows signs trees and gardens. No police casualties were reported.
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Memphis
Flying Boat Wrecked in Newport News Landing
A Cur ti es flying boat driven by John Birdsell a Albany student, misjudged a landing and crashed into Hampton Roads near Newport News late yesterday. Birdsell and passenger Ted Hequembourg escaped with minor injuries as the craft plummeted into the water and bounced.
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Mosby Confederate Raider Dies at 82 in Washington
Col. John S. Mosby, famed Confederate raider known as the Gray Ghost, died in Washington at age 82 after a lingering illness. Born in Virginia, he led Mosby's Partisan Rangers, captured Gen. Stoughton, and remained a prominent figure in the capital until his death. Funeral planned in Warrenton Virginia.
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Knife Thrown At Roosevelt During Memorial Day Parade
A pocket knife was thrown at Theodore Roosevelt as his car turned onto 23rd street in Kansas City during the Memorial Day parade. The weapon struck the rear of the car and was later found in the street. Roosevelt was unaware of the incident and police had no report or arrests expected.
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Phillies End Giants Winning Streak In Morning Game
Philadelphia, May 30. Al De Maree, a former Southern league pitcher and Giants cast-off, held New York to a single run as the Phillies scored five off Perritt. The Giants had won 17 straight games before today.
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Tumulty flowers placed on Thomas Pence grave
A floral tribute bearing Joseph P. Tumulty's card was laid on the grave of Thomas J. Pence former secretary of the Democratic national executive committee in Raleigh on May 30.
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Prosecution Seeks Homicide Evidence in Larceny Trial
In Atlanta May 30 the trial of Victor E Innes centers on a $4000 fraud charge against Lois Nelms Dennis. The prosecution seeks to admit evidence alleging Innes and his wife killed Dennis and her sister Beatrice Nelms to support larceny after trust. The defense opposes and Judge Hill ordered pretrial ruling on admissibility before trial resumes.
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House Works on Naval Appropriation Measure
Washington May 30 report says the house marked Memorial Day by debating the naval appropriations bill under the five minute rule. A final vote is expected late Friday afternoon.
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House Rejects Naval Bill Increase in Battle Ship Cruisers
Washington May 30 An amendment to the naval bill seeking six battle ship cruisers instead of five as recommended by a naval committee was defeated in the house by 109 to 83.
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Washington
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Kaiser Carried Frederick Psalm Book Across Wars
Amsterdam reports from the Strassburg Zeitung that the Kaiser keeps a psalm book once owned by Emperor Frederick. The flyleaf notes he carried it through the Schleswig Holstein campaign of 1864, then against Austria in 1866 and against France in 1870.
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International Sweepstakes at Speedway Cuts Distance and Prize
Indianapolis May 10 A field of the fastest racing cars gathers for the sixth International Sweepstakes at the speedway. The race distance is set at 300 miles down from 506, and the prize purse is reduced from 5069 000 to 300 000. Fans arrive by road and rail as the event opens later this afternoon.
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Tommies Seek Practical Books on Bookkeeping in France
London readers in May 30 report that soldiers nicknamed Tommies serving in northern France have asked supporters at home for practical bookkeeping books. The appeal shows morale and a keenness to learn useful skills during service.
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Greensboro Billboards Fight over Crossing Nuisance
Greensboro city commissioners began a battle against at railroad crossings and street corners over billboards. The advertising company owning all Greensboro boards contends the city has no right to bar erection on private property and resists removal efforts. Last week the company was indicted.
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