Air Raid Slaughters Seventy Six in English Towns
A German air raid struck England on Friday evening, killing seventy six people and injuring 174 as bombs shattered crowded streets. Royal Air Force and Royal Naval Air Service units claimed shots down several enemy aircraft while returning to Dunkirk. The attack targeted towns along the southeast coast with damage centered in civilian areas.
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Isullatin
Tandon
Mig Sherian Pire
Hotton
England
Geargadeshia Wort
Dow
Wara
Wort
Pernan
Peortlaspion
Mold Maran
Alre Erafe
Gila
Royal Mining Corps
Royal Naval Air Service
Dunkirk
Ras
Mngland
English Channel
Admiralty
Sambatey
St. Dent Westrox
Enegin
Delag
London
Curb Agreement Reached On Press Policy Changes
In Washington a compromise provision on censoring military information was agreed upon by congressional negotiators. The draft avoids broad publication bans and instead gives the president authority to block certain material while permitting non sensitive details about equipment and armed forces. The measure aims to set censorship rates and restrict publication in a regulated manner.
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Wannington
D.C
Ely
Milwaukee Socialists Expel Three Over Gore Remarks
In Milwaukee a socialist party split surfaced as two leaders Winkel R and Gay Jord and A M Simnany were expelled after criticizing the party’s pro Gore stance at the St Louis convention. Simons said a formal warning barred members favoring other regimes over socialism and autocracy.
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Milwaukee
Wit
Hocnuae Choy Ware
Ita Pro
United States
Milwaukee Socialist Party
Mystery of Japanese Gold Withdrawals From U S
Treasury officials report Japan has pulled 25 million in gold since January 1 and about 10 million more over eight months, with monthly exports rising. Informal talks hint at shipments from San Francisco to Europe next month, though motives remain unclear beyond economic balance questions.
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Washington
Treasury
Japan
United States
San Francisco
Starwin
Axtromo
German agents found with deadly agents in baggage
A Swedish nobleman Baron Von Toon was tied to German agents after authorities seized a collection of deadly poisons and bombs. He fled to Norway, was released with a warning, and Swedish border operations traced to Barons Rosen’s fold of operations near the Swedish Finnish border aiming to disrupt Russian stores.
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Christiania
May
Baron von Toon
Norway
Baron von Rosen'n
Operationa
Plan License on Motor Tax Proposals debated in committee
Washington hearing of a motor license plan and tax revisions for automobiles and motorcycles. Proposals include a graduated sales tax strategy, removal of a specific surtax on high incomes, and shifts in rates affecting manufacturers and motor vehicle revenue. Committee aims to set dates and adjust retroactive aspects amid broader tax reform.
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Peter
Consideraton
Motor Vehicle Industrien
Lemoat
Apnate
Agate
Steel pledge for new iron and steel mobilization
Major General Goethals urged cooperation from iron and steel industries to build one thousand 3,000 ton freight ships to aid Allied war efforts. A mobilization committee headed by Judge Robert I. Gary and including James A. Farrell, James Burdon, A C Clarke, Willis L. King, Charles M. Schwab and John A. Topping was formed to oversee the plan as informal conferences with raw and steel manufacturers opened.
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New York
Aul Marine
Goorma W. Gooth
Iren and Steel Institute
Gogthald
Fron
Atecl
Stoel
Plana
Wibert I. Gary
James A. Farrell
James Burdon
Eas
Clarke
A.C. Dinkey
Willis L. King
Charles M. Schwab
John A. Topping
Spy System Threatens U S Fleet In War Era Probe Opens
Investigation began at Capitol to determine if a leak allowed U S destroyers to be mined or if German spy systems in England were responsible. Adm Benson and officials claimed few officers knew ship destinations, while hints tied German espionage to the Queenstown mining plot and compelled tighter censorship and information control.
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Cannaciantod
Rage Leinedite
Wrahington
D. C
Atlantic
Garman Aploa
Enyland
State Tan
Garman
Navy
England
Daniele
United States
Wic
Benson
Hoa
Slim
Hortin
Simy
Lonjan
Germany
Teast
Queentown
United Stated
Quesnetown
Itranca
Waa
Officiula
Panama Canal Guarded as Defense Area Strict Rules Issued
Washington reports tightened security around the Panama Canal Zone with a wide restricted zone at the barrier mouth. All boats large or small must not enter or remain without a permit and violators may be fired upon under the president's defense proclamation.
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Washington
Feminine Strike in Paris Grows as Workers Walk Out
Purla May 26 12 15 pm Local reports say one thousand women workers in jewelry quit work inspired by strikes in other trades. Women clerks in the finance ministry presented demands to the minister. Most claims were conceded as German ships and other categories are touched by the broader labor action.
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Purla
Ministry of Finance
Damanda
Caanociatad Provan
Cardinal Points to Draft Registry for June 5 1917
Washington May 26 War department issued six cardinal points to remember for the draft registry. Registration day is June 5 1917 for men aged 21 to 31 and certain military personnel. All residents must register regardless of exemptions with steps for obtaining cards and returning them by mail. Booths open 7 am to 9 am on registration day June 6 17.
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Warhington
D. C
Dupartmant Wiley Troned & Mowortndtin
United States
National Guard
National Guard Reserve
Militia Bureau
the War I Department
Navy
Marine Corps
Coast Guard
Naval Militia
Naval Reserve Force
Imaring Corps Reserve
National Volunteera
Navy Department
S—Reriateation
Hin Homo Diatriet
Kolt
Registrar of Hin Home Distriet
Wage campaign on Chancellor in German plan to crown Hindenburg
Copenhagen reports a Pan-German effort to mobilize support for Chancellor von Bethmann-Hollweg against Bethmanns opponents. The campaign includes telegrams, local meetings, and a patriotic appeal against socialists amid constitutional reform debates. Von Graefe and von Heydebrand lead opposition while Pan-German leaders target Austrian Foreign Minister Czernin over peace relations.
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Copenhagen
London
Panettermina
von, Bothma
Hotlwox
Marabal von Hindenburg
von Hingenberg Agaiinst von
Spagcos
von Graefe
Prussia
von Heydebrand
Aido
Count Gzornin
Bruska Crippled Now a Guest Here
Jack Hruska a 1916 Musky fatcher now with Ned Egan Waterloo team fund pool as C A receivers arrived late evening for a brief visit with local friends. The catcher was injured Wednesday when a foul ball loosened the wall from the index finger throwing hand, keeping him out of the lineup for a few days. Boss Egan's team has faced lucky breaks but hopes to regain pace soon.
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Jack Hraska
Ned Egan
Waterloo
C. A
Hruska
Boss Egan
Hat
Substantial Liberty Loan Subscriptions Reported in New York
New York May 26 There was no letup in the Liberty Loan drive as banking firms reported subscriptions nearing the $1.2 billion mark of the $2 billion goal. Observers said the full amount could be subscribed well before the June 15 deadline. The Central Trust Company led with a $25 million bond subscription while city department stores reported unusually strong sales.
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New York
N. Y
New York City
Liberty Loan
Isxporta
Prust Company
Finances Saves Italy and War Effort
Washington March 26 The one line assessment from Italy states the war strain and foreign payments had pressed Italy to the brink. Domestic policy without foreign aid limited exchange but Britain and the United States credit will strengthen Italy. With US entry the credit extension will improve Italy postwar mobilization and reserve strength.
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Washington
D.C
United States
Italia
Italy
Jap ships patrol the South Pacific
Tokio reports Japanese squadrons are active in the Pacific and Mediterranean against enemy submarines. A May dispatch said gunboats arrived at Mauritius to aid in the war, convoy French merchantmen, and light craft operate in the Mediterranean. Japanese warships are also reported against German commerce raiders in the South Pacific.
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Tokio
The
Admiralty
Pacific Ocean
Mediterranean Sea
Parik
Marsailiea
House of Commoner
Mediterranean
South Pacific
Italian Prisoners Reported as 3500 Captured by Lat in Army
London datelined dispatch reports 3500 Italians taken captive by German allied forces amid heavy fighting on the Carso and coastal Trentino fronts. Italian advances near Trieste and coastal river mouths cited, with continued action along the Alsace and Champagne fronts and renewed German artillery activity along the British front.
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London
Jiedeaxsa
Proneh
Yaris
War Office
Jouvan
Chevreaux
Salionita Ovat
Cerny
Mont Camillet
Champagne
Phronern
France
Hebt
Scarpe
Berlin
Tornado Toll Rises in Southwest Kansas
In south central Kansas a spring tornado cut a jagged path through two counties. Andale suffered sixteen deaths, Sedgwick nine, and Newton two, with over fifty injured. Efforts continue to locate unidentified dead as repairs begin. Elsewhere a hearing on a proposed fifteen percent freight rate increase continued before the Interstate Commerce Commission.
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Wichita
Kam
Kansas
Nawton
Atill
Wreshington
D.C
Interstate Commerce
Chippora
Weather Forecast for Chicago and Midwest Regions
Unsettled with thunder showers this afternoon or night followed by generally fair cooler Sunday. In Iowa unsettled with thunder showers in the northeast this afternoon or tonight, cooler tonight, Sunday fair, cooler in the extreme west portion. warmer in the extreme east portion.
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Chicago
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