Blood Supply Efforts Aid Front Lines With Papers
New York May 25 An urgent Red Cross report states Western Front needs are being met with 45 000 dressings weekly and 22 tons of supplies for French and Belgian hospitals. Condensed milk shipments total 69 600 cans to aid underfed children while fronts in Arras and Champagne receive rapid medical aid.
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New York
France
Ret Cross Mild
Hattlefield
T Ie
Red Cross
Europe
Railroads urged to aid employees in buying Liberty Bonds
Alfred H. Smith president of the New York Central and chairman of the railroad liberty loan committee appeals to railroad presidents nationwide to cooperate with their banks to promote Liberty Loan bond subscriptions. Officials note New York state subscriptions are likely to approach the large national goal, with New York federal reserve district subscriptions estimated at about seven billion dollars. Subscriptions taken in New York department stores reportedly total one million dollars, per the retail dry goods merchants committee.
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New York
Alfred H. Smith
New York Central Railroad
Railroad Liberty Loan Committee
New York State
Trenancy Department Finenciers
New York Federal Reserve District
Drycome Merchants’ Committee
Draft by lot in Army selection process
Washington May 5 A government statement explains that draft eligibility excludes regular army navy national guard federal service or naval reserve divisions while convicts and alien enemies must register The paper notes the election by lot will be used to select those drafted and invites eligible individuals to apply for exemptions if believed warranted
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Washington
Prowuet “Laestun Tienen
Army
Navy
National Guard
Reserve
Naval Service
Adda
Lot
Food Legislation Advances in Both Houses
Washington May 35 The Senate considered the administration bill expanding food production and reducing waste. The House took up a new measure creating a food administrator to prevent hoarding and control pests while aiming to stabilize supply.
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Washington
Senate
Premier Tean Chiet Dismissed in China Crisis
In Peking on May 25 President Yun hane zeroed ao aminuiity dismissing premier Tean Chiet from office and Me De We Tings Fene, former am fear he the United State, as posing premier ea empowering him to form a cabinet. The move threatens a declaration of war by China against Germany.
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Peking
Yun “Hane
Hoover and Redfield Talk of Food Problems
Washington May 24. Control of food exports to Europe in neutral quarters discussed at a conference today between Herbert Hoover and Secretary Redfield. The commerce department would supervise shipment limits and direct crop needs to avoid aiding Germany, with Hoover to oversee supplies and trade constraints.
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Hoover
Redfield
Washington, D.C
Europe
Herbert
Viewner Amd
Germany
Mr. Hoover
Fir Tree Bark Used In Bread In Sweden
Washington May 5 M De Crante Swedish minister describes Sweden s food shortages and reports peasants in the northern party now making bread with a mix of fir tree red bark as part of the food situation while he negotiates train shipments with the American government as head of a commission.
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Washington
Labor gains new power in relations with unions
Lemon May 25 reports an important proposed charger in government union relations. Proposals aim to better use trade union leaders to strengthen the ministry of labor and coordinate its work with government departments. The government is inquiring how far unions could cooperate in an advisory capacity.
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Ministry of Labor
Italian Mission Receives Lansing Visit in Washington
Prince Udine led an Italian mission welcomed by crowds at the War and Navy Building. Secretary Lansing greeted the delegation in the diplomatic room before the group met Secretary Daniels and then President Wilson, who thanked them and spoke of pleasure at their arrival.
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Washington
Prince Adinend
State
War and Navy
sSecretary
Lansing
Questa
Daniels
White House
Wilson
Prince Udine
Shippers Decry Rates Fight Before ICC
Washington, D. C. May 24. Progress of the controversy before the Interstate Commerce Commission over a proposed 15 percent general decrease in freight rates indicates strongly the commission will grant the increase. While state commissions and shippers' representatives rally against the rise, public and shipper leaders fear any chance to prevent the increase is slim. Growing talk of railroad regulation as government failure leads shippers to call for government ownership as a possible remedy.
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Washington, D. C
Interetate Commerce Commission
Interstate Commerce Commission
Tate
West
National Shippers’ Conference
Clifford Thorne
Bowa
Allroad
Ross
Pope backs peace move in Germany
May 124 Amsterdag reports the Vatican understands under Pope Benedicts wishes the Austrian court is initiating a peace effort. The Times Amsterdam says Pacelli the papal nuncio to Munich carries an autograph letter from the pope to the King of Davaria and Emperor William.
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Tyd
Benedict
London
Times
Amsterdam
Monsignor
Pacelli
Munich
Davaria
William
Adils
Sovernmienta
How at Stockholm Despite Declaration
Washington DC May 24 The state department announced that 10 Pieeports would-be travellers to the socialists conference in Brockholm to discuss peace face penalties under the Logan act of 1799 American travelers in Stockholm without passports or aiding the event risk penalties. Stockholm May 24 via London May 6 James Bod How a number of the International Brotherhood Welfare association known in the United States as the Globe union has arrived in Stock Madina.
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Washington, DC
State Department
United States
Brockholm
Lansing
Stockholm
Mehl
Lonidon
James Bods How
International Brotherhood Welfare Association
Flobol Union
Madina
Washington, D.C
Waite Dies Tonight Amid Murder Conviction
Dr Arthur Warren Waite prepares for execution at Bing Sing prison within three days of his conviction for the murder of wealthy farmer Jan K Peck of Royal Rapids Michigan. He describes motive and method including poisoning and suffocation during the trial, revealing plans and actions to jurors and detailing alleged involvement with another woman.
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Oedning
Arthur Warren Waite
Bing Sing Prison
Jan K. Peck
Roi Rapida
Mioh
Waite
Telat
Meek
Pnt
Atrs
Peek
Hero
Dinease Gertus
MONTHS DELAY SEEN ON WAR TAX BILL
Washington reports indicate another month will be needed for Congress to finish the war tax bill though the House approved it last night. The Senate is expected to redraft many sections especially taxes on excess profits incomes and manufacturers. The House measure, passed 329 to 76 after two weeks of debate, originally aimed to raise 1.996 billion dollars and was altered mainly in four areas.
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Washington
Congress
House
Senate
Brazil Favors Neutral War Stance Says Germany Declares War
Rio Janeiro May 25 Foreign Minister Nilo Pecanha told ministers Brazil did not need to declare war on Germany, saying the nation was forced into conflict by circumstances. He cited the Tijuca torpedoing and Parana destruction as shifting none of Brazil’s duties, urging focus on militia, naval readiness, and U S cooperation in policing the South Atlantic. He stated Brazil declares war on nobody and defends itself, while Germany declares war on neutrals.
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Rio Janeiro
Brazil
Nilo Pecanha
Council of Ministers
Germany
Tijuca
Parana
Senhor Pecanha
Hragzil
United States
Broken Promises Return of Belgian Deportees to Home
London reports enormous cheering over claims that Belgian deportees in Germany were to be repatriated. Only about a third have been sent home. many sick and married men remain. Survivors describe German actions asTry to lower deportations while Belgian fathers of families perish, choosing martyrdom over subjugation for their country.
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London
Associated Press
Germany
William
Germ
Holland
England
Paris Crowds Cheer Joffre and Vivian Arrival
Paris on May 4 greeted the French mission returning from America with massive crowds. Marshal Joffre and Premier Ribot praised the warmth of American support as Automobiles halted for cheering. Vivian expressed gratitude for Wilson’s friendship and shared the president’s reply that Americans and French stand in the same cause.
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Paris
United States
America
New York
Maershal Joffre
Ribotcossratalaiss
M. Viviant
Wington
Wilson
Senate adjourns in respect for Senator Lane
May 25 Washington reports the Senate adjourned upon convening out of respect for the late Senator Lane of Oregon who died in San Francisco from a brain blood clot. Lane, who was en route to Portland, died after a nervous disorganization. He was 12 years old.
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Lane
Washington, I
Senator Lane
Oregon
San Rancisco
San Franciero
Cal
United States
Harry Lane
Washington
Portland
Light Japanese ships join Mediterranean fleet
London May 24 The arrival of a considerable number of light Japanese craft in the Mediterranean to cooperate with allied naval forces was announced in the house of commons today by Lord Robert Ceell minister of llowhcnde. A dispatch said several Japanese gunboats arrived at Moorvellien to aid operations against German submarines and to convey French merchantmen.
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London
Mediterranean
House of Commons
Robert Ceell
Parla
Moorvellien
Escaped asylum inmate held for train robbery
John Fehsetfer, held in LaCrosse Wisconsin on a charge of single handedly holding up a Chicago and North Western passenger train between nee and Bparta three weeks ago, was revealed as an escaped lunatic when arraigned yesterday. Attorneys produced a Norfolk Nebraska asylum letter confirming his six month escape and insanity plea during the crime.
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LaCrosse
Wis
John Fehsetfer
Chicago & Northweoters Railroad
Tata
Nee
Bparta
Yeaterday
Schaefffers Attorners
Norfolk
Neb
Kerensky Appeals to Army Sparks Unified Front Response
Kerensky's appeal to the army draws a unified response as troops and workers' delegates demand action. The council supports sending troops to the fronts while Kerensky travels by special train to inspect fronts and reach Petrograd on Wednesday.
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Kerensky
Conneil
M. Kerensky
Petrograd
Government seeks power to direct railroad and steel affairs
Washington May 25 The administration bill to empower the president to direct priority in railroad shipments and to commandeer shipyards and factories for shipbuilding was agreed on by the Senate Interstate Commerce Committee. The plan would authorize government price setting on coal to curb coal price rises and to counter coal combines. Senator Cummins introduced the measure authorizing government sale prices for railroad supplies.
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Washington, D.C
Presidert
Senate Interstate Commerce Committee
Cummins
Iowa
Peace hopes fade after German leader blamed for war stance
The Vorwaerts, Berlin's socialist paper, says Premier Looff and Foreign Minister Teresch tenko spoke of continuing the war, disappointing Germans who hoped for a separate peace. It argues Chancellor von Bethmann-Hollweg failed to fully address social democrats' war aims and notes Austria and Russia share German aims. Kreuz Zeitung calls Russian ministers' statements a British policy success, showing political time not on Germany's side.
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Amsterdam
Vor of
Berlin
Looff
Tereschtenko
Russia
Germany
von Bethmann- Hollweg
Church forms board to solve war problems in Texas
Dallas May 25 A social service commission of 15 members was created by the 129th General Assembly of the Presbyterian church to aid war related problems and stimulate religious work. Dr John A Marquis Cedar Baptists former moderator urged new methods for the church to meet the situation.
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Dallas
Tex
General Assembly
John A. Marquis
Cedar Baptista
Pugilist Darcy Dies in Memphis Hospital
Memphis Tenn May 26 Les Darcy the Australian died at a hospital here this afternoon from pneumonia. He had been ill for more than six months.
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Darcy
Memphis
Tenn
Les Darcy
Pneumona
Pershing to Confer with Wilson Today in Washington
Major General Pershing will confer with President Wilson in Washington later today regarding command of the American expeditionary force to France. The date is listed as May 34 in the report, noting the high level military leadership discussion.
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Pershing
Wilson
Washington, D. C
France
South Church Names Committee on Union
Birmingham Ala May 24 The general assembly of the Presbyterian church in the United States southern branch voted 142 to 40 to appoint a committee on union for the church. The action follows a motion from the committee on the unia of union.
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South Church Names Committee ON Union
Hirmingham
Ala
General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church In the
Sinn Fein Renews Conditions For Conference on Irish Question
Sinn Fein today rejects participation in any conference called by the English government until conditions are met. Dublin reports the Irish Unionist Alliance endorses a letter to Lloyd George backing home rule only if the conference allows full independence for Ireland and prisoner of war treatment, and if elected representatives are adult suffrage.
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Sinn Fein
United States
Europe
Pes Parton
Ireland
Dublin
The
Irish Unionist Alliance
Vieccunt Midleton
Viscount Micheton
Lloyd George
Sint
Irish Unionist Council
British airships attacked by forces off English coast
An official statement from London reports airships bombed targets and were pursued. one craft believed destroyed near Norfolk as British forces engaged it. Another airship nears the coast on May 14 before being attacked, with crews and craft reportedly destroyed in feral districts.
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London
Brazil enters war seen as imminent by capital
Washington on May 25 reports that entry into the war is viewed as a matter of days. Observers expect South American developments to push Bra zilian lawmakers toward readiness to vote for active hostilities against Germany, with the Tijuca steamer’s line possibly supplying the triggering incident.
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Washington
Francis Aids Leaders By Speeches
In Petrograd on May 25 an American influence drives a crucial campaign to spur the Russian army. Francia addresses troops and diplomats to foster Russia and America brotherhood. He says the United States stands ready to aid an aggressive Russia on the battle front, in cooperation with War Minister Kerensky.
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Petrograd
Russia
Francia
Kerensky
Negro Officers Camp Opens at Fort Des Moines
May Washington D C reports that commanders will select 1000 men for enrollment at the special officers training camp to be opened at Fort Des Moines next month. The apportionment by department includes Northeastern 40, Eastern 240, Southeastern 420, Central 196, Southern 75, Western 20, with a pool from college locals and Negro National Guard members deemed eligible for training into officer ranks.
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Washington, D. C
Fort Des Moines
Northeastern
Eastern
Central
Southern
Western
Uoles
Negro National Guard
New Vote on Censorship Reaches Congress Again
President Wilson's stance on paper censorship is set for another push in Congress. Indications point to further debate on government control of press, with lawmakers expected to revisit the issue in the near term.
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Wilson
Congress
Grain farmer retires from Cedar Point after price slump
At Cedar Point C C Smith sold after wartime highs. For years he grew corn and wheat in the valley and now holds 699 acres of rich land. The bachelor has spent recent years building granaries and storing most crops, selling only what was needed.
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Cottonwood Falls
Kan
C. C. Smith
Cedar Point
Transport Sinks Transylvania Sinking Report Emerges
The British transport Transylvania was torpedoed in the Mediterranean on May 4 with 413 lost including nine officers and the captain Lieut. 8. Brewell. Survivors were taken to Savona Italy and later moved to another vessel amid cheering crowds. The ship, built in 1914 for New York to Mediterranean service, carried 14 315 tons and 2 450 passengers. No Italian steamers were sunk that week, with only minor damage to one ship and several small vessels lost.
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Transylvania
Mediterranean
Savona
Italy
Hives
Beotland
Gallipoli
Rome
Paris
French liner Bontay torpedoed with 45 lives lost
Paria May 25 official report: the French liner Bontay, a 7 247 tonne vessel en route to Barseilles from Ba'omiki with 344 gers, was torpedoed on April 16. Captain Mages perished with the ship, 45 people killed.
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Paria
Bontay
Barseilles
Ba‘omiki
Mages
Bank Robbers Shot in Ardmore Attempt
Three bandits tried to rob the First State Bank in Tuskahoma Oklahoma today. The cashier shot one robber dead and the others were wounded and dying as the incident unfolded.
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Ardmore
Okla
Tuskahome
Oklahoma
Scouts Save Soldiers: McAdoo Addresses Omaha Gathering
In Omaha on May 14, William G. McAdoo spoke to Boy Scouts and civic groups, detailing Liberty Loan support and the role of scouts as soldiers. He delivered 2:30 pm remarks at the Liberty Loan event, spoke at a Commercial Club luncheon, and planned a 4 pm talk titled Every Scout a Soldier, following a city tour and an afternoon program on production and farm labor topics.
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Omaha, Neb
William G. Haheee
Neeren Seiuten
Netradka
Nass
Caprieiea
Liberty
Omaha Commercial Club
Mccadoo
Spre Connerya Fruits
CML
Fire in Seized Ship Causes Slight Damage
In Merton Massachusetts on May 34 a fire broke out on the seized American steamer Cetman, causing minor damage to the after side. The incident occurred while the vessel was being processed in East Boston, with officials reporting no injuries.
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Merton
Mass
Cetman
Nta
Tampico Strike Grips Local Workers At New Year
A strike of Tampico workers and nearby employees has continued for several days amid unrest. The action involves several companies and centers on wage demands and an advance in pay, with reports indicating some companies may consider negotiations.
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Gil
Tampico
Mexico
Vivinity
Agto
Italy Drives Across Austrian Front Captures 9000 Prisoners
Italian forces opened a major offensive along a five mile front from Castagnavizza to the Adriatic breaking through Austro Hungarian lines and driving toward Triest. Italian and British batteries supported the attack, while celebrations erupted across Italy marking the war’s third year.
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Castagnavizsa
Adriatic
Triest
Caderna
French Repulse Attacks Near Vauclerc River
Paris reports German counter attacks near the Vauclerc area repulsed last night with light losses. Since May 1 French forces have taken 6,600 prisoners in the district.
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Paris
Vauclerc Feau
Memorandum on Belgium and Britain War Plans
A London May 25 report cites a memorandum by the late General Von Pissing, governor general in Belgium. It argues for annexing Belgium as a prelude to a future war against Great Britain and states that even weary guarantors cannot stop Belgium from joining the enemy camp.
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London
von Pissing
Belgium
William
Great Britain
Smoke bombs shield ships from submarines in war zone
New York dispatch reports smoke bombs used on merchant vessels in the war zone. French aid says the bombs are thrown by hand or on strik ing, ignite to create a dense smoke that hangs low over the water, masking vessel movements from submarine patrols in danger of attack.
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New York
Treason Charged in Berlin and Amsterdam Networks
A garbled report from Amsterdam via London notes treason proceedings linked to Berlin. The investigation involves meetings and alleged high treason activity tied to figures including George Ledebour and others, amid wartime political turmoil and labor strikes.
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Amsterdam
London
Onaleche Zeitung
Berlin
Berti
George Ledebour
Herr Wosthern
Buchner
U. S. Plans Large Scale Shipbuilding With Steel
The United States Steel Corp and its subsidiary Americas Company outline a plan to enter shipbuilding on a large scale. They intend rapid construction of standardized cargo vessels ranging from 5,000 to 9,000 tons, signaling a major expansion in maritime production.
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U. S
New York
United Amies Mice] Corporation
America' S Company
Steel Corporation
Local ballot confusion raises questions in council race
Fragmentary OCR notes indicate a May 23 item about a mayoral matter and a committee split. Key names and locations are unclear, but the reference hints at ballot or election process concerns and possible resignations or reorganizations within a board or committee.
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