Austrians Drive Italians Back Across Border in Tyrol
Vienna reports Austro Hungarian forces push toward Rovereto and Costabella with 7000 Italian prisoners taken and hundreds of guns lost by Italy. German officers aided the drive which used mass formations in Ledero and other valleys while Italians retreat to strategic positions. At Verdun, German assaults on Avecourt wood and Hill 304 fail to gain ground as French and German artillery clash west of the Meuse. Sub Lieutenant Navarre adds another aerial victory in the Argonne.
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Avecourt Wood
Hill 304
Meuse
London
Cadorna
Tyrol
Revereto
Trent
Vienna
Rovereto
Maggio
Costabella
Rome
Ledero
Lagarina
Astico
Cordevole
Monfalcone
Verdun
War Office
Verdun Front
Berlin War Office
Haucourt-Esnes
Ducks Wood
Navarre
Detante
Argonne
Bedford County Judge Dies in Bedford Pa
Bedford County judge John W Huff died at Saxton age fifty eight surviving widow and ten children two sons elected temperance representatives of Bedford County by large majorities he had served only a few weeks of his second term when cancer struck funeral planned for Sunday New York May 20 Gov Whitman approves bill to build prison replacing Sing Sing to be built at Wingdale or Beekman Dutchess County with Sing Sing remodeled as receiving and distributing station
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Bedford
John W. Huff
Dedford County
Saxton
Bedford County
New York
Albany
N. Y
Sing Sing
Whitman
Wingdale
Beekman
Dutchess County
Osprey Sunk By German Submarine Off Hull Report
Despatch from Hull to Liords states motor fishing boat Osprey was sunk by a German submarine sunfire. The crew were rescued. US Coast Survey works across Florida to compare gulf levels with Atlantic Ocean measurements.
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U.meat
London
Hull
Liords
Osprey
The
United States Coast Survey
Florida
Gulf of Mexico
Atlantic Ocean
All but one bishop elected after ballots in Methodist conference
Saratoga Springs N Y May 20 After the tenth ballot Rev Adna W Leonard of Seattle was elected bishop. On the twelfth ballot Dr Matt S Hughes won election with 549 votes four more than needed. Dr Wadliam F Oldham and Dr Charles B Mitchell were chosen on the fifteenth ballot and Dr Herbert Welch and Dr Thomas Nicholson were elected Thursday leaving one bishop to be chosen. Hughes is brother of Bishop Edwin P Hughes.
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Saratoga Springs
N. Y
Adna W. Leonard
Seattle
Washington
Methodist General Conference
Matt S. Hughes
Wadliam F. Oldham
New York
Charles B. Mitchell
Chicago
Herbert Welch
Delaware
Ohio
Thomas Nicholson
Leonard
Methodist Church
Hughes
Passadena
Cal
Wiliam F. Oldham
Board of Foreign Missions
Franklin Hamilton
The
American University
Charles D. Mitchell
Ermess G.—Richardson
Brooklyn
M. S. Hughes
Edwin P. Hughes
San Francisco
Republicans Strike Out Peace Time Naval Ship Provisions
Washington May 20 The Republicans in the house capitalized on Democrats' absence to defeat key sections of the administration shipping bill. The measure to allow government purchase lease or charter of vessels as naval auxiliaries or transports for merchant marine use in peace time was struck out 106 to 90 in the committee of the whole. The section permitting war and army ships to join merchant trade in peace time was defeated 153 to 129 as voting proceeded with only a fraction of members present.
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Washington
House
Committee
Alexander
Theory
Verdun Front Warns of Appalling French Losses
A Verdun front correspondent via Overseas News agency reports heavy French losses at Verdun despite earthworks as German artillery devastates a densely concentrated section. Prisoners describe mounting casualties and the bravery of troops, with praise for the extensive fortifications built before and during the siege.
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Berlin
Verdun
Verdun Front
Nebraska delegates named for League to Enforce Peace meeting
Governor Morehead selects William J. Bryan as Nebraska delegate to the League to Enforce Peace gathering in Washington May 24 to 27. Other Nebraska delegates include state congressmen and senators. Oaxaca pronunciation noted as Wad-ha-ca.
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Bryan
Nebraska
Lincoln
Neb
Morehead
William J. Bryaun
League
Washington
Anl
Frocks and Sport Attire in New York Fashion Notes
The article describes summer sport costumes in silk jersey and striped fabrics, noting elaborate French styling for resort wear and practical wash dresses. It highlights striped skirts paired with plain coats, wide pleats for fullness, and stripe accents in trims and pockets, with versatile color and pattern options for open-air wear. It also mentions outfits suited for golf, beaches, and country use, emphasizing practicality and bold color choices.
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New York
Nay
France
Fad Fashion for 1920s Parks Era Wardrobe
Parks present a sporty wool jersey look with patch pockets and versatile color options. Women favor high cut skirts with tan leather shoes, whip cord suits, and wool frieze fabrics while flapper styles feature loose coats, hip belts, pleated skirts, and cape effects for youth. Sailor hats dominate with wide straw brims and understated trimmings, while delicate straw lace edges and fruit bouquets lead ornate accents.
Going To Labrador Mission Work By Miss Meyer
Sabillasville resident Miss Agnes E Meyer sails May 26 from New York with a companion to Labrador to join Dr Grenfell's mission hospital and perform unpaid medical aid. She is a Red Cross member and holds a passport from Secretary Lansing. Also notes a Philippines law banning decked horses importation and a observation that Paloma may wean either pigeon or dove.
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Labrador
Misa Agnes E. Meyer
Sabillasville
New York
Dr. Grenfell's Mission Hospital
Miss Meyer
Red Cross Society
Lansing
Halt on Lynch execution stuns Dublin and London
The British War Office orders delay in the death sentence of American Jeremiah C. Lynch, convicted by court martial for taking part in the Irish revolt. President Wilson requested a postponement as telegrams confirm. Also arrested are Irish poet Dario Wiggi s and pilot John Goodwin linked to Casement’s landing.
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London
British War Office
Jeremiah C. Lynch
Iriel
Wilson
War Office
Maxwell
Lynch
Dublin
Dario Wiggis
Ireland
Figis
County Mayo
Tralee
John Goodwin
Roger Casement
Pittsburgh Mills Fail to Confirm Orders Worth Million
In Pittsburgh on May 20 a failure of local steel mills to assure delivery for nearly a year led to the loss of about $1,000,000 in orders. A Japanese inquiry for 12,000 tons of wire rod valued above $720,000 could not be accepted, and other offers for 200 tons of steel plates and $200,000 worth of wire remained unplaced.
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Pittsburgh Steel Mills
Pittsburgh
Foreign Trade Commission of Pittsburgh
Japan
Boy Rides 64 Miles to Escape Licking
In Harrisburg, a fourteen year old Lewistown boy named John W. Johnson rode sixty four miles by bicycle to evade a feared beating from his father. Police returned him home to face the punishment.
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Harrisburg
John W. Johnson
Lewistown
Won't Relax Blockade Lord Cecil Declares
London May 20 Lord Robert Cecil minister of war trade says Britain will not relax the blockade on the central powers. He asserts the blockade remains legal under international law and its reprisals stem from Germany's submarine policy, while strict enforcement continues as part of existing wartime measures.
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Lord Cecil
London
Bitau
Robert Cecil
Balu
Ita
Gov. Tan
Earthquake Ruins Rimini Area With Ten Homes Collapsed
An Italian earthquake centered in central Italy caused severe damage in Rimini on Wednesday. Ten houses collapsed and about a thousand dwellings were damaged. The municipal theatre and under prefecture school buildings were cracked, with part of the church of Colonnella fallen.
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Rimini
Italy
Colonnella
Appeal for American act on peace conference
The Neutral Conference for Continuous Mediation cabled to President Wilson requesting an official peace conference of neutral nations. The message ends with All Europe expects America will act, signaling broad European expectation for U.S. leadership.
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Mr. Wilson
Stockholm
Wilson
Europe
America
Locomotive firm lands $9 million war order for fuses
New York May 20 The American Locomotive company has closed a contract for 2,500,000 time fuses for shrapnel shells at about $9,000,000. The company is bidding on additional shell orders as these have not yet been filled.
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New York
American Locomotive Company
Chalmers
Detroit
The Aches of House Cleaning Soothe with Sloan's Liniment
Advertisement outlines Sloan's Liniment to ease pain from house cleaning. It promises fast relief from bruises and strains, claiming better sleep and rest after application. A user testimonial praises the product as worth its weight in gold.
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Sloan
Nan Bettto
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General Conference of Methodists
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Philippines
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Remini
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