American Aerial Victory Over Toul Sector Reported
An American aerial squadron operating northwest of Toul claims its first victory over German planes. Rickenbacker shoots down a German bi-plane near Thiaucourt on May 24. American aviators confirm two more German planes down on May 21 and 22 in Picardy and Lys regions.
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France
Associated Preagy
Toul
Nieuport
Germain
Rickenbacher
Fae
Teut
Edward Rickenbacher
Thiaucourt
Jay France
Corman
Lys
Washington, D. Ca
Ma Pershing
Hla
War Department
Walter V. Parneby
Signal Corps
Kenneth DP
Town flooded after cloudburst plunges Marengo into floodwaters
A cloudburst struck Malcolm late yesterday flooding Marengo and submerging about half the city under three to six feet of water. Nearly 18 banks were left damaged and the damage estimate stood around 500000 dollars as of noon today.
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Marengo
Malcolm
Crock
Plot of German Irish revolt revealed in press bureau statement
A London based Associated Press report summarizes Germany and Sinn Fein plotting to foment revolution in Ireland during World War I. It details plans for submarine bases in Ireland and a raise slated for early 1917, thwarted by America's entry and Britain’s troop shift. Names, dates, and channels of communication are cited but not fully disclosed.
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Associated Press
London
Germany
Ireland
Sinn Fein
Husler
America
Great Brita
Aleas
Hogan
Hort Zimmerman
Count von Gernatorit
Sir Roger Casement
Casement
Norway
John T. Nicholson
Dante Ary
Vou Bernstorff
Rotterdam
Prisoner of Germans James Norman listed in casualty report
Washington May 23 army casualty list shows Captain James Norman Colfax Iowa prisoner of Germans previously listed as missing. Also notes Lieutenant Albert K. Johnson Collinsville Conn and Lieutenant Lee Henry Knapp Danbury N A died of disease. Several others listed killed in action wounded or missing across various locales.
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France
Picardy
Pleardy
Germaat
Caneral
Amerfean
Daisnalty
James Norman Bill
Collas Town
Columbus Junction
Cart Ua Cartness
Chariton
Iso Rew
Wist
Jietlon
Offledra
Albert K. Johnson
Collinsville
Conn
Lee Henry Knapp
Dantury
N. A
James Norman Fall
Colfax
Towa
Regha Oh Uu Trobart
Kirkenayy
Chitty
Ben Brand
Leagan
Carl le
Caviness
Ch Chuieles Sturdevant
ANT
Albert Fy Fanon Collinseille
Cam
Twiss Larenea
Bates
Quebec
Canada
Tony Walensky
Rendeyville
Frank al. Amysten
Kingston
Ted Or Ase
Taruitanand
Henry Ray
Tambueyx
Wills Meie Loula
Woroater
Sna
Serghant
Neal Ray
Curethiy
Rohan Pluie
Roe
Ieee
Serre Dames
MY Notte of
Bey Winaaaolthe
Jat
Hani He Moritz
Dell Taps
Charles Tt
Sandrides
Bunter
J'onn
Severdey
Res Samaud Cash
Mitaca Lean
Charlie McCurs
Canilie
Yah Vi
Flemmans
Ashville
Rae Eee GaPoRrenee
James Norman Inti
Gatfax
Low
Treason sentences for thirteen German sailors
London reports say thirteen German sailors were sentenced to death and twenty years imprisonment by a German court martial for attempted treachery linked to attacks on British naval bases at Ostend and Zeebrugge. Fishermen bringing news from Bruges in Belgium relay the information.
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London
Ostend
Eebrugge
Bruges
May double U S red cross fund Tops $100 million
The Red Cross fund reached and passed the $100 million minimum today as subscriptions continued to pour into the national headquarters in Washington. Officials hope the drive will double the minimum total before it ends. In Naples, United States Consul Mr White, born in Michigan in 1869, died today after entering the consular service in 1907.
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Associated Prees
Washington, D. C
Red Cross
Ate
Associated
Naples
Day White
United States
Mr. White
Michigan
American’ ‘Consular Service
Moldavia Torpedo Sinks. Fifty-Three Yankees Die
London May 25 The British troop ship Moldavia torpedoed and sunk on Thursday morning. Fifty-three American soldiers from Company B. Fifty-eighth Infantry were lost. 68 survived and were landed at a southern port. Edwin and Clyde Bosley of North Troy Vt drowned after leaping into lifeboats. Others listed include Privates Henry G. Lading Frank Melviney Joseph Marsh and many more from states across the U S. The disaster followed a rapid evacuation as the vessel sank southeast of England.
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London
America
Moldavia
War Department
Ffty
United States Infantry
8Th Infantry
Henry G. Lading
Striusburg
Frank Melviney
Stonington
Joseph Marah
Shelbyville
Dessa Milone
Olney
Core
Fred Chappell
Philadelphia
Roy
Schenk
Lancaster
Wia
Herman Piehl
New York
Herman W. Dierks
Braunfels
Texast
Conrad Webel
West Allis
Wis
Fred Gerhardt
Chicago
Edward J. Gort
Manitowoc
Rodward Mottenbern
Pigeon Falls
Giuseppe Grnel
Licati
Sicily
Charles IF
Hachklar
Millville
Cal
Thaddena Modges
Mount
Pleagant HU
Oho
Manrles G. Sweetland
Albany
Willow Fraup
Arbor Vilac
Howard N. Weber
Toth
Ingland
Edwin
Clyde Bosley
North Troy
Bosley Brothers
Leach
Army changes at Camp Gordon and Camp Gordon Ga
Brigadier General R N Getty, acting commandant at Camp Gordon Nodge Iowa for two months, is ordered to Camp Gordon Ga to command a replacement detachment. Brigadier General W D Beck assumes acting division commander of the 176th Infantry Brigade at Camp Gordon Nodge.
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Camp Nodge
Iowa
R. N. Getty
Fing
Camp Gorton
W. D. Beck
176Th Infantry
American Troops to Double in Europe by Mid Summer
Secretaiy Baker states U S forces in Europe will double by midsummer and triple by year end Andre Tardian French high commissioner says the American contribution has grown and will soon allow decisive action The United States has transferred over 600000 troops to France as of May which strengthens Allied strategic capacity and replenishment capability
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Parla
France
Niles
Baker
Europe
America
Rasnita
United States
Foe Artillery Fire Improves as British Raid Captures Priso
London reports German artillery was more active along the Lys and in Flanders near Strazet and Bethune amid night bombardments. British forces raided enemy trenches near Hamel north of Albert and Lens area, taking prisoners and five machine guns. French troops reportedly repulsed raids south of Hangard wood and in the Vonges, while detachment advances west of Noyon yielded prisoners.
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London
Lysaulentno Flanders
Strazet
War Office
Bethune
Hamel
Albert
Lens
Strazeele
Parla
Hangard Wood
Vonges
French War Office
Noyon
Will Delay Action On Revenue Belief
Washington May 25 Congress planned to pass revenue legislation before adjournment but reports say agreement to postpone action. A special session may be called after the November election to continue work on the measure.
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Washington
DD. C
Congress
Mexico recalls Cuba ties amid diplomatic tension
Mexico City announces severance of diplomatic relations with Cuba citing Cuba's wartime measures and the risk to Mexican interests. Officials say the recall of Mexican envoy and indefinite pause on sending a new representative reflect a prudent move to avoid friction while preserving fraternal ties with Latin America.
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Mexico City
Mexico
Cuba
Havana
Foreign Office
Ezequiel Garcia Ensenat
Luis Santamaril Y Calvo
Alberto C. Franco
Prue
Candido Aguilar
Ministar
Foreign Affairs
Repiblic
Cuberg
Caban
Daver
Manta
Golidarite
Alplomate
Unclear Weather Forecast Misspelling
The forecast notes unsettled conditions with cooler temperatures and possible showers on Sunday.
Mexico Called to Cuba as Sugar Row Sparks Tensions
Washington officials pressed to learn why Mexico recalled its Havana charge as Cuba restricted sugar and other supplies. Mexican Foreign Minister Aguilar cited Cuba’s actions and warned against protests to the Allies or United States. Some fear economic retaliation will target Mexican petroleum shipments to Cuba while preserving oil for US and European uses.
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Washington
Warrington
Mexico
Cuba
State Department
Faffalres
Havana
Mavana
Aguilar
Mexico City
American Food Administration
United States
Heac
Offerals
Khe Tua
Pressaure
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Toul Sector
Pershing
Meath
Cwo
Germin
Picardy Front
Rebellin Phinned
Kayter
Mscareled
Berustorit Iy Changs
Rivodte
von Barnatorff
Berlin
von Jagow
Forelen
Norman Hail
Wirad
Army Casulty Lst
U.S. Red Cross Fund
Yankees
Gail
Den
Derk Avery
Toowa
Gordon
Carranza
U. S. Army
Bombard District
Easl
Washington,d. C
Senor Fabela
Argentina
Buenos Ayres
Carranzas
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