Fires and Bolshevik Actions in Petrograd Reported
London reports from Helsingfors on May 24 describe great fires and loud explosions around Petrograd. The Daily Mail correspondent cites Bolshevik destruction of munitions under pressure from Estonian advances. Machine gun fire is heard and residents reportedly oppose the Bolsheviks. In a separate dispatch Polish troops seize Lutzk in Volhynia, taking 2,000 prisoners and numerous guns.
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Associated Press
London
Petrograd
Daily Mail
Helsingfors
Lutzk
Volhynia
Lemberg
Berlin
Northern Baptist convention rejects union talks plan
Associated Press reports from Denver on May 24 that the Northern Baptist convention rejected a proposal to set up a conference to study reuniting evangelical churches in America. The decision stalls efforts toward an organization union among evangelical groups.
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Associated Press
Denver
Col
Northern Baptist Convention
Organization Union of Evangelical Churches In America
Century of Victoria's reign reshaped world map and policy
London notes mark the hundredth anniversary of Queen Victoria. The article traces British expansion from Australia to India, Ireland reforms, the Crimean War, Afghan and Boer conflicts, and political shifts under Gladstone and reforms extending suffrage and education.
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London
Britain
Quen Victoria
Victoria
Great Britain
Australia
Africa
Cape
India
Himalayas
Purmse
Paluchisten
Canada
England
Afghanistan
Ireland
O'Connell
Russia
Turkey
F’rance
Gladstone
Bright
Delhi
Parnell Land League
Candahar
Transvaal
Majuba Hill
British South Africa Company
Paris Delivers Unity on Peace Conference Notes
Paris reports unanimous approval of the peace conference's justice and precision as Count Rantzau notes. The reply to economic questions shows resolute En tente determination to obtain all desirable reparations.
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Paris
Rantzau
Entente
German Peace Delegation Returns to Versailles
Count Peankson and other members of the German peace party return to Versailles today except for Dr Theodor Melchiore the financial expert. The party was in good spirits as they arrived.
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Versailles
Count Peankson
German Peace, Att & Rever Re
Theodor Melchiore
Virginia Steamer Fire Near Potomac River Losses Feared
Baltimore May 24 The Old Bay liner Virginia burning from Norfolk to Baltimore near the Potomac mouth left 56 passengers and cargo aboard with ten to fifteen believed dead. Navy Lt Commander George W Daws aboard the rescuing Florida stated survivors match passenger count but crew losses feared.
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Associated Press
Baltimore
Virginia
Norfolk
Potomac River
George W. Daws
United States Navy
Florida
The
Steamship Company
Notable Queen Victoria Temper Conflicts with Government
The passage reflects on Victoria's enduring rule through upheavals that toppled governments and rulers, while the British government remained intact and expanded into an empire. It notes she could not be a mere figurehead and shows a temper indicating firm approval or disapproval of affairs.
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Victoria
Unfavorable Weather Delays NC-4 Flight Start
Weather conditions were unfavorable for the launch of the NC-4 seaplane flight from Ponta Delgada to Lisbon, according to a message to the Navy Department issued today.
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Washington
Ponta Delgada
Lisbon
Navy Department
Railroad Chief Seeks Large New Appropriation
Associated Press reports in Washington that Director General of Railroads Hines requests 1.2 billion dollars in added funding for the railroad administration this year, on top of a previously approved half billion.
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Associated Press
Washington
Hines
Railroad Administration
From Here and There Oddities and Facts
A collection of curious notes describes a modern aeroplane using 23000 screws and 700 wooden components, Chinese goldfish fed with dried lean pork, and a first class ocean steamer requiring minutes to stop. The Shah of Persia would remain rich at about 26000000 dollars even if deprived of income by selling ornaments. A ubiquitous street superstition claims luck follows those who see a pale horse, its origin unclear.
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China
Persia
Peace Conference Faces Long Work After Austrian Treaty
At the conclusion of the Austrian treaty the conference reveals extensive business still to transact, including Turkish and Bulgarian treaties and inter allied subjects. The session will extend for a considerable time with plans to continue after President Wilson departs as other American members stay to finish unfinished matters.
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Paris
Foch
Diaz
Council of Four
Wilson
Over 60 Percent Returned to Civil Life
Washington reports that more than 60 percent of army officers and enlisted men have been returned to civil life as the demobilization progresses. The announcement was issued today.
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Washington
Plans Set for Overseas Troop Return by June 12
General March announced revised plans for bringing home all overseas forces from France by June 12 except regular division troops. A definite schedule was arranged to close supply sections and depart areas currently under A E F headquarters control.
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Washington
France
General March
Men to receive refund for draft reward payments
Washington on May 24 reports that men who were drafted but failed to respond and later reinstated to duty after reporting to training camps will have refunded the money deducted from their pay to reimburse the government for rewards paid for their apprehension.
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Washington
Bullard Named New Commander for Southeastern Department
Washington May 24 General Robert L Bullard will be appointed commander of the Southeastern department succeeding General Sharpe who is ordered overseas.
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