Italian Army Advances Toward Trieste Amid Frontline Action
Italian forces press toward Trieste as they seize mountainous zones in Tyrol and capture Grado and other Austrian territory. An Italian war office report notes hydroplane raids on the Trieste Nabresina railroad, ongoing artillery battles on the Tyrol-Trentino front, and prisoner captures along the Carniola front.
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Italian Front Opens With Aerial Clash And Ground Assault
Italian gunners shoot down an Austrian aeroplane as Italian forces begin their invasion from Palmanova toward Trieste. The front sees cavalry, artillery, and infantry advancing under heavy but early combat, with bridges mined and roads lined by Red Cross and transport units.
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Admiral Jackson Succeeds Fisher as First Sea Lord
London May 19 Admiral Sir Henry Bradwardine Jackson has been appointed First Sea Lord of the Admiralty to replace Admiral Lord Fisher who recently resigned amid differences with Winston Churchill the government said.
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Germans halted in Galicia as Russians claim gains
Russian war office reports a reverse for German forces along the San in central Galicia with six cannon lost near Sleniawne. Petrograd claims Austro German advance checked and notes German gas use amid heavy fighting from Galicia to the Baltic front and near Przemysl.
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Bryan Not Invited to MSS Clarks Wedding
Washington May 28 Genevieve Clark daughter of Speaker Champ Clark held a wedding at Bowing Green with more than 6000 invitations sent to officials world wide but Secretary of State W J Bryan was not invited making him the sole cabinet member excluded from the event at Mrs Clark's home.
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Industrial relations to improve in era of trade boom
Judge Elbert H. Gary of United States Steel told the American Iron and Steel Institute that public hostility toward big business has eased. He urged honest fair treatment, reform of business methods, and urged that business leaders speak frankly on questions affecting trades while promoting growth within propriety. He said exports rise due to European wars and improving public sentiment.
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Aviators Organize Air Reserve Corps in Nationwide Drive
New York May 29 formation of a national reserve corps of volunteer aviators for war service was announced by the Aero Military Service Federation of America. Mortimer Delano said district bases would be set in major cities with 10 landing stations planned nationwide and a target membership of 5,000 within two months.
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British steamer Cadeby sunk by German submarine
Pensance England May 28 The Cadeby a 677 ton British steamer was sunk off the Scilly Isles by gunfire from a German submarine All on board including four passengers were lost The Cadeby 326 feet long was owned and registered elsewhere The crew and rest of passengers were rescued by a French boat and brought to a nearby village
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Another Great Steel Furnace in Operation
Pittsburgh Pa reports operation of No 2 furnace at the steel plant with seven of the group now in operation. Nearby Ar aon plant shows 12 furnaces making steel.
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Sever Transport Lines Oil Steamers Application
Southern Pacific Railroad and Associated Companies seek to continue operating a fleet of oil steamers from Monterey Gavieta and Port Costa California to Oregon and Washington under the act. The Transportation Commission discussed and requested clarifications to avoid delays in approving the request.
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Britain Ready to Pay Policy Stated by Lead Office
Government sources say Britain is prepared to meet obligations amid a pressing issue. Officials indicated readiness to finance required payments as tensions rise and Parliament evaluates options.
Believed torpedo damage to Nebraskan near Ireland
Liverpool report states the American steamer Nebraskan took a torpedo hit off Ireland with a 20 foot square hole in the forecastle. Chief engineer cautions he saw a torpedo wake on the starboard side though no submarine sighted. The vessel settled by the head and crew evacuated to lifeboats.
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Nebraskan explosion affidavit awaited by U S officials
Washington officials awaited Captain Keene's affidavit on the Nebraskan explosion off Ireland after a torpedo or mine was suspected. Secretary Bryan noted an incomplete London report but said details would wait on naval expert findings. The captain said he saw no submarine yet believed the ship was forced.
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Mine ship Irene explosion kills hundreds at Medway
The British steamer Princess Irene hit a mine and blew up off Port Victoria in the Medway. Reports say most of the crew survived but many naval officers and workmen are among the casualties. Rescue efforts and the debris field were described as widespread.
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American submarine failure stirs Navy reports mayhem
An official report indicates that about half of the 12 submarines assigned to participate with the fleet were at least partially involved in the war effort. The document notes problems affecting readiness and emphasizes the need for corrective action within the submarine service.
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Floods Menace Kansas City as Rivers Rise
Kansas City reports rising rivers and widespread flood warnings as the Missouri River crest nears 24 feet. Damage and outages mount in Oklahoma, Arkansas, and western Missouri with tornadoes and storms causing extensive property loss.
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Weather floods damage Iowa farmlands near Webster
May 26 Fort Dodge Iowa reports extensive damage from continuous rains. Flood waters wash out rail approaches near Webster hampering Des Moines interurban service. Corn and oats rot in fields while Kilns at Hawkeye Chay works submerged by backwater from Soldier Creek.
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Des Moines Faces Record Flood Threat From Rising Rivers
Des Moines May 14 as the Des Moines river nears the danger line within three feet of flood stage and the Mothews and Raccoon rivers rise rapidly. Forecaster Dr Chappel of the crop service warns of further rises in the next two days as rainfall intensifies and stream levels climb.
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German Reply Aimed to Tempusize Note to US
London reports Berlin will present a temporising German reply to the American note tomorrow. The memo asks Washington to affirm or deny that the Lusitania carried ammunition for the Allies and hints at a multi part message. Public impatience grows as the State Department awaits German clarification on the matters raised.
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Tie Hurne
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Big Ship Building Plant Planned for Mobile
New York May 29 Edward M Hyde former president of the Moth Metropolitan tele says plans for reconstructing Mobile Alabama into one of the largest shipbuilding plants in the United States are being perfected. The Gulf City Ship Building and Dry Dock Company may be formed with strong backing and will occupy about 1,500 acres. The project aims to meet growing American shipbuilding demand from South American and Panama Canal traffic and would employ between 4,500 and 6,000 workers once operating.
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Democrats Almost Solid for Wilson in D C Report
A Democratic National Committee memo reports strong sentiment for Wilson among county and state chairs. The notes indicate the party regards his renomination as likely and show optimism for Democratic prospects next year.
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Caminetti Appeals Supreme Court Review Bid
Washington May 28 Former Senator filed an application for four supreme court reviews of the California federal court conviction of F Drew Caminetti on white slave law charges. The appeal seeks review of the Caminetti case and related charges in a bid to overturn or modify the judgment.
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Michael OLeary Hero of British Army Reported Slain
Fragmentary wartime note cites Corporal Michael OLeary as a hero of the British Army. The brief text mentions he was killed during a Western Front engagement and references the Victoria War era, with garbled lines alluding to German defenses and gunfire.
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Turkish Expedition Invades Mesopotamia
Turkish forces launch an invasion into Mesopotamia as volunteers, led by local and foreign volunteers, gather to support the campaign. The operation proceeds with calls for aid and rapid troop movements amid regional tension.
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