Russians Deny German Austrian Pact Claims Amid War Progress
Petrograd denies German Austrian alliance claims and notes only partial reverses. The great battle extends from the Baltic to Bukovina, with foes exaggerated gains along the Dunajec east of Cracow. Russia asserts victory further east in the Carpathians.
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London
Galicia
Stry
Kaiser Prepares Great Drive in West Front
Britain silent on German claims of progress along User front. Paris reports artillery duels in the north while German forces are repulsed in east France. The Duke of Württemberg has gained three miles in a few days, signaling intensified German efforts.
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Duke of Wurttemburg
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France
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Ypres
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Russian Foreign Office Denies Enemy Victory Claims
Washington on May 7 reports the Russian embassy in Washington citing Petrograd on May 6 that German Austrian forces have not achieved victory in western Galicia. The note from Foreign Minister Sazonoff calls German reports utterly unfounded and asks a firm contradiction of such claims.
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Petrograd
Bersin
Vienna
Galicia
Sazunoff
Great Western Galicia Battle Rumors and Movements
London reports a major clash across a 60 mile front in western Galicia as Austro German forces press to roll back the Russian Carpathian front. Russian, British, and German accounts diverge on outcomes with hopes of a Russian rebound and continued Baltic operations under von Hindeburg.
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Galicia
Paris Reports Unchanged Western Front Status
The French war office states that Germans attacked at Bagatelle in the Argonne at dusk yesterday but the assault failed. Across the northern front near Ypres and around Vauquois heavy artillery engagements occurred with no change in overall conditions.
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Argonne
Ypres
Vauquois
German HQ says gains widen as troops push east and west
Berlin dispatch quotes the general staff reporting success across the western theater at Ypres and Flirey while eastern battles near Sandow Hoselnne and Kalwarya push Russians toward retreat. The note claims growing booty with every gain and rapid movements along the Vistula and Wisloka fronts.
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Lupkow Pass
Killing frosts spread across southwest region
May 4 Nebraska area Colorado Kansas and the Texas panhandle reported killing frosts last night with heavy rains and low temperatures in Oklahoma and western Kansas. Amarillo Texas logged subfreezing readings early today as frost spread to north Texas and Oklahoma.
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Crane and Olney to be on peace board
Washington May 7 Richard Olney secretary of state during President Cleveland s last administration has accepted President Wilson s invitation to be one American member of the commission provided for in the recent peace communion seaty with France Charles Biscane as Celcane has accepted place under treaty with Ruselw
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Richard Olney
Cleveland
Wilson
France
Charles Biscane
Ruselw
Delay Thaw Verdict Called by New York Court
New York appellate division heard oral argument on the state's writ of order request and reserved its decision. The proceeding concerns a pending juror-related matter from Brevete.
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Appellate de Vision
Supreme Court
Tully
Bre Rete
Drop Classics And Study Kids Advise At Kansas Event
Prof Willam A McKeever head of Kansas University child welfare department told the Kansas State Federation of Woman's Clubs convention in Emporia that study of the human child promises more for the nation's future than classics. He urged teaching universal love for the race through studying growing youth to curb global violence.
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May
Shakespeare
Byron
Willam A. McKeever
the Universality of Kansas
Kansas State Federation of Woman's Clube
McKeever
Webb Kenyon Liquor Law Up in High Court
The first case testing the Webb Kenyon liquor law castle constitutional and construction is argued before the U S Supreme Court. The dispute centers on interstate carriage of liquor into dry Kentucky counties and whether the law violates state authority.
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Kenyon Liquor
Washington
Congress
Supreme Court
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Kentucky
Italian Powder Plant Explosion Kills Ten
Rome reports ten people dead after a powder factory explosion at Footage causing extensive damage. The blast occurred as debris and smoke rose, with authorities investigating the cause and confirming casualty figures.
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Paris
Wder
Fe Ee
Lusitania torpedoed off Ireland raises passenger safety fears
Cunard liner Lusitania carrying 1253 passengers was torpedoed and sunk off Ireland after German warnings to travelers not to sail on ships of capitalist powers. Notables aboard included Alfred Vanderbilt Charles Bowring Alexander Campbell and Lady Mackworth who said the threat did not worry them.
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Charles P. Sumner
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Charles T. Bowring
Bowring Brothers
St. George's Society
Alexander Campbell
John Dewar & Sons
London
Lusitania Sunk After Torpedo Strike Near Ireland
Reports from Washington London and Queenstown confirm the Lusitania torpedoed and sunk within thirty minutes. Ambassadors and officials relay uncertainty on passenger and crew survivors while late advisories say the crippled liner has been beached near Liverpool.
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Lusitania
Lusitania Torpedoed and Sunk Off Ireland
Reports from New York and London say the Cunard liner Lusitania was torpedoed and sank off the coast of Ireland near Kinsale. One thousand two hundred fifty three passengers were aboard with many saved. market panic followed with sharp drops in war stocks and fast trading.
Lusitania Sunk Near Ireland With 1252 Aboard
London May 7 The Cunard steamer Lusitania on a New York to Liverpool run was torpedoed about 2 PM ten miles off Old Head of Kinsale Ireland and sank. It was believed passengers may be rescued though details were unavailable. Queenstown sent relief as German submarines in Atlantic lanes were suspected. reports noted water tight bulkheads might keep her afloat.
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Lusitania Fastest Ship Afloat in Ocean Race
The Lusitania emerged as the fastest vessel afloat in the trans Atlantic competition among British shipping enterprises, reflecting a long standing race for speed between lines in England.
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Lusitania
Scairehig
England
Southern storm leaves dozens dead across three states
New Orleans reports at least 30 deaths with many injured after a widespread storm hitting Louisiana, Mississippi, and Alabama. Most victims are Black. Acadia parish and Clarksdale area see high fatalities. property damage and destroyed homes rise.
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Alienists Disagree In Charleton's Case
Rome reports Porto here in custody on the charge of murdering his wife. Porter defends his treatment as the happiest time of his life while Charleton faces examination. Dr Valorta argues Charleton was irritable and irresponsible due to nervous excitement. A third expert, Professor Ito, is called in as dispute widens.
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Paris
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Chariton
Attenange
Valtorta
Ito
Ore Movement Breaks Record at Greenville Port
In Greenville Pennsylvania on May 7 officials report a record iron ore movement from lower Biports to Pitts area via Lenmemer Lake. The influx breaks weekly tonnage records as ore shippers push ahead with new rail and river routes.
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Biports
Pitts
Lenmemer Lake
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Sree
Germans and Austrians Rush to Leave Italy
London reports rising exodus of Germans and Austrians from Rome as Italy prepares for possible war with Austria. Vatican urges German and Austrian ecclesiastics to depart Rome immediately amid diplomatic moves and heightened Italian anti-Austrian stance.
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London
Austria
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Berlin
Vatican
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Petit Parisien
German School in Rome Closed as Reported from Paris Dispatch
A Paris dispatch says Rome’s German school closed yesterday afternoon as teachers and several German newspaper correspondents along with poor German families left for Germany with little delay.
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Paris
Herzi
Germany
Lusitania Sinking Shocks Washington Officials
President Wilson and White House staff react with anxiety after learning the Lusitania was torpedoed. Officials caution restraint while assessing whether any American lives were lost and stress there would be no complications unless Americans are harmed. Reports say German aims include terrorizing British shipping and restricting Allied ocean commerce.
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Wilson
White House
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Sitania
Hero of Balaklava Dies at 89
Lieut. Gen. William Henry Beaumont De Horsey who commanded the light brigade at Balaklava died last night aged 89. He joined the army in 1844, rose to major general in 1878 and retired in 1883. He earned decorations for gallantry in the Crimean War.
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William Henry Beaumont de Horsey
Balaklava
France to enact strict wartime alcohol prohibition
Paria May reports the government will introduce a bill prohibiting the manufacture, sale, and transport of all alcoholic drinks during the war. Even beverages with any trace of alcohol will be prohibited.
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Petit Pariastone
France May Lose Last American Possession
St Johns Newfoundland May 1 The Miquelon archipelago the last North American possession of France may be annexed to Newfoundland after the European war The islands near the south coast of Newfoundland have long served as the French cod fishing base French interest waned as the colony declines and many conscripts may not wish to return after the war Newfoundland opinion holds France may trade the islands for fisheries facilities while the war continues
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France
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Athusande
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Theealers
Mexico City Stricken by Black Smallpox Epidemic
An outbreak of black smallpox has raged in Mexico City for two weeks. Railway service is halted, vaccine is scarce, and military authorities fear spread. A provisional decree orders priests to abstain from baptizing infants until vaccinated. Streetcar and railway workers face compulsory vaccination.
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Conion
Turbulent Dardanelles Combat Report From Constantinople
An unofficial Athens dispatch reports attacks near Constantinople with three Russian aviators dropping bombs and shells hitting within ten miles of the city. The Dardanelles operations note enemy assaults at the left wing and bombardment of fortifications along the Bosphorus with allied naval artillery in action.
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Paris
Constantinople
Athens
Tarkiah
Bosphorus
Herie Ane Langan
Dardanelles
Turkish War Office
Ariburau
Argentina Plans Loans Totaling Fifty Million Dollars
A United States report indicates Argentina will borrow a total of fifty million dollars. The arrangement splits the loan into two equal parts, with the first to be completed soon and the second to follow after initial disbursement. The deal involves banking authorities and government officials confirming terms.
Western Princeton Clubs Convene Delegates in City Meet
Delegates from Western Princeton clubs meet today in a convention to discuss aims and review village matters. A public dinner is planned and president speaking. a notable speaker, Mr. Me, is expected to address the gathering.
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