Government to use steel mill output for shipbuilding drives
Washington considers a $1 million appropriation to fund government use of steel mill products for building merchant and wooden ships. Private contracts may be canceled and damages paid to consumers affected, with a federal tribunal to determine losses. The plan envisions rapid ship construction and broad resource mobilization within two weeks.
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Washington
Progam
Shipping Board
National Congress
Congress
Dani
United States
Georgians overflow quota for officers
Fort Oglethorpe Ga May 8 about thirty one hundred applications for officers' commissions were on file here today these will be gradually cut to two thousand five hundred the number allotted this territory the first hundred fifty reported the afternoon and other details will continue to arrive until May 14 Atlanta Ga May 8 more than three thousand applications for officers' corps at Fort McPherson had been received at the post today and five candidates for the reserve corps were noted
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Fort Oglethorpe
Ft. McPherson
Atlanta
Fort McPherson
Two Americans aboard sunk ship rescued in Atlantic clash
A Norwegian schooner named Dane was sunk by gunfire on May 2 near London. Its twelve crew members were rescuers, including CT R wards at Noona Tennessee and HK Packer of Treat Street Portsmouth Ohio.
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London
Noona
Normal
Tennessee
Packer
Treat Street
Portsmouth
Ohio
Charfige in Uniform Scott's Proposal
Washington officer debate centers on adopting a British style roll collar jacket for the American service. Major General Scott, chief of staff, notes the proposed H plane under consideration could blur lines between American and British officers.
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Washington
Scott
Starvation in Greece Follows Allied Blockade
A cable dispatch from Athens, circulated to the State Department, says the Allied blockade has caused widespread starvation in Greece with daily death tolls rising. Reports show January deaths at 28, February 4, and March 49, with a surge in early April as the new arms cabinet forms and assumes the blockade will soon end.
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Greece
Wasitington
State Department
Ciereker
Tte Wielmns
Pathes
Iegarion
Dog Race Hero Joins Army Aviation Program
A dog race hero from Chicago has enlisted as a volunteer in the U S Army aviation program. The report notes the dog’s notable performance and local interest as the service enters new maneuvers, with details tracing the canine’s journey from racing circuits to military service.
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Chicago
Winewipes
Man
St Paul Ming
USA
Army Aviation
Fair and Warmer Weather Forecast
Local forecast notes improving conditions with warmer temperatures. Coniferly uncertain text references possible changes overnight and into Wednesday, with emphasis on rising temperatures and regional outlook in the northeast portion.
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Conerelly Fair Ag
Northea
City Lighting Plant Favored by Committee
Subcommittee of the Chamber reports progress after many sessions to resolve electric rate disputes with Oklahoma Electric. Despite lengthy talks, officials and representatives concede difficulty reaching a common basis. Recent meetings at the Skirvin and Lee Hopking Hotel failed to finalize an agreement on rates.
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Oklahoma
As & Electric Company
Antiomectric Company
RS Division To The Fore Today Washington May R
The Roosevelt division led by Speaker and conferees in Washington moved to the front as a likely focal point in early war talks. Age limits and prohibition differences remain unsettled, with potential for quick agreement on some points.
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T. RS
Washington
House
Senate
Surgeon Performs Four Operations In One Day At Aberdeen
In Aberdeen on May 8 Dr IT Kang conducted four operations in one day at a hospital. Despite the demanding schedule he performed successfully and then rested as another surgeon recovered. The report notes Kang and colleague Mel King were present in the same hospital, with King convalescing after a recent operation.
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Aberdeen
IT. Kang
Kang
Bandits Shoot Agent Near Nelagony Oklahoma
Bandits who shot an agent evade authorities after early morning hold up of a Dodge station near Nelagony in Osage County. The injured agent, HC Dodge, was shot in the alcimen and is reported fatally harmed as Washington and Osage counties mobilize to secure the Osage mountains south of Martlesville.
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Martlesville
Okla
May
Otheers
Washington
Osage Counties
Osage Mountains
Here
HC Dodge
Nelagony
Dodge
Alcimen
Police Judge Disposes 40 Cases in Court
Police court sessions disposed of forty cases this morning. Municipal Judge Mitchell presided. Most offenders lacked 1917 automobile license tags. Several defendants were allowed to plead out. fines and costs reached the $1 maximum, with some cases postponed to tomorrow.
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Mitchell
Mexican Senate Debates Finances Amid Power Bid
In Mexico City on May 8 the Senate debated finances as Tat Trower exposed a plan to grant extraordinary power over national finances to the executive branch. Aetelone Nave urged limiting authority to approve government payments and salaries, excluding the army, while the discussion stalled on key issues.
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Mexico City
Senate
Prenton Cardia
Aetelone Nave
Redistricting Clash in Berlin Sparks Imperial Power Shift
Berlin dispatch reports Liberal and Radical Socialist factions backing a general redistricting of the empire while Conservatives resist. A population base of 200,000 for Reichstag districts is debated as proposals could shift control from the emperor to civilian ministers and cabinet.
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Codenhages
Avag
Comatitutieh al Teform
Berlin
Empire
Reichstag
Tong Attiona
Armenittee
Germany's wartime leadership debated amid peace talks push
The article argues Chancellor Hollweg mishandled wartime options, arguing a timelier push for peace could have ended the war a year earlier. It notes rivals blame his approach and praise for Austrian declarations, while imperial leagues and communities seek German peace terms amid rising political pressures.
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Vorran Agko
Arash
Aml
Hante
Marne
Mussan
Prissia
von Rick
Dawes Zein
Byeld Maretan
Conrad van Hoeteenfiort
Anerian
Mauilerinlelay
Ito Bomarck
Ito Bomarck and Nomavuliig
Germany
Phe Agi Ain
Pettinger Hollwegie
Warrecralet
Feagues
Vawter Jury Giver Widest Discretion In Trial
In Christiansburg Va May a judge opened court for the Vawter case charging Charles FF Vawter with the Stockton Hethie killing on March 1. The jury was told to exercise the widest discretion in their verdicts as Hoof Repp the commonwealth's attorney spoke, while Vawter faced what was termed shameful bargaining and questions about his sanity.
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Christiansburg
Molieti
Charles FF Vawter
Stockton Hethie
Arralanedt
Vawier
Vehat Vawier
Salient of 18 Miles in Grip of the Allies
Allied forces hold a 18 mile salient in northern France as German troops retreat and British and colonial units push to Qeant and Cambrai. German reports claim counterattacks failed while Allied advances threaten the German flank near Péronne and St Quentin amid mounting tension for a broader offensive.
Banker Falls to Death From Elevated Platform
A Chicago banker died after leaping or falling from an elevated railway platform at Wadegh Avenue and Adame Street. The deceased, confirmed as Robert Loti or similar, had recent financial dealings under investigation by external authorities.
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Phicago
Berlin’s Soldiers Praised by Prince
AMSTERDAM May telegram from the German crown prince to the burgomaster Merlin enthusiastically approves the Berlin troops. He notes good spirits and readiness despite recent tremors and massive honors, praising the soldiers and their morale amid tensions and developments from the capital.
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Berlin
Frewny
St All
Amsterdam
Pers
Merlin
Sooner Helped Fire First Shot of U.S. in War
Hiniald F Core of Martiesville Oklahoma is listed among the sailors who fired the first shot for the United States in the war aboard the SS Moneta. The ship reportedly sank a German submarine after being torpedoed in the Atlantic. Miss Mabel Lee Core of Tulsa, sister, notes her brother is only 19 and ran away to join the navy, making the news particularly notable.
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W. 8. Sim
United States
Woos Sims
Paris
Great Britain
France
Italy
Rusaia
Herlin
Berlin
Franer
Macadinta
Sooner
U.S
Hiniald F Core
Martiesville
Ola
Yeate
Atlantic
Mabel Lee Core
South
Cheyenne Street
Tulsa
Navy
School Board Developments at St Wintel Meeting
New president Hiern Catly takes helm as the School Board addresses charges of attempted bribery and corruption. The board emphasizes procedures, pledges full investigation, and outlines steps for governance reform amid rising scrutiny of the district’s financing and committee leadership.
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Hte St Wintel
Hiern Catly
Kerieve
Charlies
Tevvnn
Hive Groliiig
Sten Merle
Corruption Probe Unfolds in Oklahoma City Education Board
A chaotic session of the Oklahoma City Board of Education revealed allegations of corruption and bribery involving officials. The board warned possible investigations and called for formal action if changes are not implemented, while preparing a vote on new leadership amid mounting pressure.
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Strang
Hawed Jot
Maries
TE Porter
Elarney Omainen
Mr Strong
Adlinque Honate Investioatie
Hope
Brielly
Owlahima City
Heard
Hevinige
Claraes
Nationalist Senate Candidates Rise in Australia Election
In Melbourne and across Queensland the nationalist push grows as senate race results progress. Party candidates gain momentum though some ballots show mixed support and ongoing counting continues.
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Melbourne
Australia
May
Senate
Queensland
Stith
Prineinaly
Vessels Held In Allied Supply Runs Probe
State and Justice Departments investigate the steamer Manitewec and other American Trans-Atlantic vessels said to have carried supplies to German submarines in the Atlantic. Ships were held for investigation at St Thomas by order of the navy. offices of the company are in New York and Boston.
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Tington
May
Manitewec
Trans-Atantia Wupaty
Atlantic
Easy Department
American Trans Atlantic Company
New York
Boston
St Thomas
Wit Islands
Navy
State
Justice Deepartments
Seamen Tell of Supplying U Boats at San Juan
Seamen report German submarines in Atlante and say several U boats were supplied from ships in New York harbor. Crew of the Manitowoc, Manitowoc class vessels, and ships at St Thomas allegedly carried coal fuel and cargo for German subs. Vessels reportedly diverted to U S ports and all hands faced delays as authorities investigated possible contraband.
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San Ivan
Porto Rico
Atlante
United States
Mathiter
St Thomas
United
Manitewoc Muskegon
Ofee Viraeti
Vorwin Islands
EOSAL
Toeigs Aires
New York
US States
Manites
Hueng Herweey
Ras
Buena Awe
Tuy Aires
Manitowoc
Harbor
Hogstead
York
The
Southern Roads Seek Rate Rise Across Lines
Washington officials from the southeast and rail interests argued before the Commerce Commission for a general 10 percent increase in rates. The proposal aligns with eastern systems and rests on operation costs and preparedness to adapt. Southern rail leaders gathered to present data supporting the rise.
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Washington, May
Fir Commerce Commission
Syatetme
Rome
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Vawter
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