Senate probes aircraft program amid war anxieties
The AP reports Attorney General outlines plans to probe aviation charges and receive tips while the Senate Military Committee, led by Chairman Chamberlain, vows a broad inquiry into aircraft spending. Concerns mount over training cadets and American-built planes sent to Europe. lawmakers demand accountability and detail on costs.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Gregory
G. Carroll Todh
Davi
House Military Committee
War Department
Baker
D. Ryan
Marsh
Staf
Squier
Senate
Charmoerlain
Senate Military Committee
Senate Today
Chamberlain
Europe
Senate Committee
Chambera
Signal Nerps
France
Walsh
Montana
Taiing
General Squier
Senator Chamberlain
McCumber
North Dakota
Pr.Cumber
Reed
Missouri
Senator Reed
Coffin
British Sortie Was Successful
The Frankfurter Zeitung remarks on Britain’s raid on Zeebrugge, admitting the British fleet penetrated a key German port. It credits a bold, audacious stroke and warns German naval leadership to expect further bold actions from the enemy despite the grim outcome.
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Associated Press
London
Zeebrugge
Frankfurter Zeitung
Threat of revolt heard in Austria and Russia
Reports from London and Washington describe socialist and labor movements in Austria threatening revolt against government actions, while Swiss and German reports discuss concessions to Germany, Bohemia administration changes, and repression fears. In Russia, Bolshevik overthrow rumors are denied as authorities push moderation and labor policy debates unfold.
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Austria
Berne
Switzerland
Vienna
Socialist Party
German Socialist Deputies’ Club
ITERE
London
Germany
Daily Mail
Fremler
von ‘Seydier
Bohemia
von Seydler
Ukraine
Arn
Kerenaky
Roumania
Menk
Keriin
Germa Vaya
Reuter
General von Kiehhorn
Baron Mumm von Schwartzenstain
Wisconsin All Right Raises Liberty Loan Funds
Representative Cooper of Wisconsin defended his state in the House denouncing anonymous criticisms from the nation. He noted Wisconsin exceeded its Liberty loan quota by 150 percent and cited city totals while urging truth over slander. He warned that Wisconsin bore unique losses in dead and wounded.
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Washington, D. C
Cooper
Wisconsin
Army Inquiry Sought Over Maurice Allegations
London reports that government spokesman Andrew Bonar Law announced in the House of Commons a proposal to appoint two members of nobility to act as a court of honor to investigate alleged misstatements by Bonar Law and Premier Lloyd George in Parliament regarding General Frederick Maurice. Former Premier Asquith gave notice of a committee probe.
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Icler
Maurice
Associated Press
London
Andrew Bonar Taw
Govers Munent
House of Commons
Court of Honor
Bonar Law
Liard George
Frederick B. Maurice
British War Office
Asquith
Senate Passes Sedition Bill Amid Broad Powers Debate
The House conference report on the sedition bill was adopted signaling near enactment and the president’s signature. The Overman bill to empower restructuring of federal departments was favorably reported by the judiciary committee 15 to 1, with key amendments defeated and leaders aiming for an early vote.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
House
Washington, D. G
Judiciary Committee
Walsh
Maassachusetts
Interstate Commerce Commission
Federal Reserve Board
Welch
Soldiers May Vote Primary or General Elections
United Press reports the adjutant general of the War Department authorized and directed soldiers to be allowed to vote in national or state elections. The department seeks to cover the contingency and ensure voting rights for service members.
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United Press
Milwaukee
Adjutant General
War Department
United States
John McCoy dies in Havana Hills area
John McCoy, long a Milwaukee public official and state official under Governor Perk, died at his daughter’s home in Havana weed Illinois. He was known across the state for his public service and reform efforts.
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Associated Press
Miwaukee
Jalin Meloy
Foremer
Perk
Wall
Havanaweed, IL
Austrian May Day Protests and Government Adjournment
Workers in Austrian Hungary staged May Day demonstrations calling for an eight hour day and electoral reform amid food shortages. Premier von Seydler’s government adjourned Parliament to June 1 to bargain with opposition on a working middle path, per Austrian reports.
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Taexlische Rundschai
Berlin
United Tress
Hungary
Trates
Fanacae
Fune I& Lo
von Seydler
Bargail
Interstate Railroad Rate Hearing Seeks Lower Coal Prices
Northwest Coal dealers from Minnesota South Dakota North Dakota and interior points ask the Interstate Commerce Commission to reduce interstate rates from the head of the lakes to interior points. The hearing, before Examiner C, aims to align past presented rates with present levels and conclude today with evidence to be submitted to the commission.
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Amsoriatnd
Minneapolis
Examiner C
Gerry
Interstate Commeree Commission
Northwest
Iakes
Interior Pointe
Seaveril Deaiers
Minnekeie
Tewse
North
South Dakota
Interstate Commerce Commerce Commission
Wlan
North Dakota Coal Operators Push Higher Lignite Price
North Didcot Operators urge the fuel administration to raise lignite price from 2.50 to 2.60 2.80 per ton. They argued current costs run higher and seek a profit of about 0.50 per ton to cover production expenses and sustain operations.
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North Didcot
Associated Pr
Washington
North Dakota
Trace of Man Subje Found in Harmburg Drama
Fragmentary OCR describes a man named Walter Krona from Harmburg who registered for a selective draw and is associated with a failed financial scheme. The report mentions no trace or discovery of the individual, with notes on a public interest search and a dubious profit hiding scheme.
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Trea
Weapen
Walter Krona
Harmburg
Jett Boane
Nicaraguan Congress Declares War on Germany
Pris San Juan Del Sur in Nicara The Nicaraguan congress declared war on Germany and its allies with Chamorro urging, four dissenters. A solidarity pledge with the United States and other American republics was adopted and the president authorized to mobilize forces. Amsterdam reports Roumania signed a peace treaty with the central powers yesterday.
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Org
Autograped
Pris
Bucharest
Officer Arrested in Pro Activities Case
Officials report an officer named in the Inteligenre division was arrested at a garage detail. Authorities say charges related to pro activities may apply, with further inquiry to determine actions and potential penalties.
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Inteligenre
Ku Klux Klan Rides Abroad in Birmingham
A Birmingham report notes Ku Klux Klan members in uniform with a fiery cross parade through city streets last night. They handed out cards urging able bodied men to work and be loyal, pledging to enforce their tenets and calling for vigilance against disloyalty.
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Birmingham
United States
Elehar
Sprec
Ku Khix Klan
Teuton Hordes Held In Check In Frontline Reports
Paris reports ongoing front activity as Allied forces repel German raids near Neuville-Vitasse and across the Somme. Canadians and Australians press defense with heavy artillery exchanges and reported prisoner captures while German bombardment and artillery fire continue along the line from Amiens to the Adriatic.
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Paris
Anuvican
Dia Furve
Cremenemn
Macet Wutin
Echo de Noth
New York
Germany
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Plcardy
Arrad
Somme
Pontinos
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Tivity
Phenders
Pleard
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Samme
Yank Sark
Pleye Hive
Alsak
Athark
Arcs
Lus Baen Lleen
Armus
Amiens di Dian
Palome
Switarriand
Allies Hold Age Bocie in Blinder
J W T Madon reports on Hindenburg’s failed war of movement. The Allied defense steadies trenches as German manpower and morale falter. German hopes for a quick victory collapse while Allied and French pressure grows, shaping future war aims and public sentiment.
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Blinder
J. W.T. Madon
Breda
New York
Vorstindenburg
Vane
Hindenburg
Geenan Spkiters
Penee
Bens
Geburg
Jiindenburg
Mindenburg
Foch
German Press Confirms West Front Offensive Restart
A German press report claims the west front offensive resumes with a large mobilization to aid a breakthrough. It notes German authorities emphasize air and ground support and predicts a renewed push toward the Rhine as Allied movements in Europe continue.
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Gonevn
Muthiusen
Alaie
Lausanne
Zetia
Ik Tonens
Qulda
Rhine
Amsterdim
Fearnendt
Germian Siceuss
Publication of I W W Trials Hint at Book Seizures
Expert accountants and secret service men testified in the sedition case against 112 I W W leaders. Witnesses described attempts to publish large quantities of I W W literature. Police barred several organizers from entering the courtroom after offering to submit to weapon searches.
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Hk Wow
Rancelintrd Pres
Chiego
Childs
Eviderter
W. Weshurtis
America
MW. Koray
One Kind of Pacifism. A War to Fight in the War
A jumbled Associated Press protest piece argues pacifism fails when war looms and urges action against Germany. The text is fragmented but cites president, bishops, and American duty to support the war effort with vigor.
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Associated Press
Vstarina
I Catia
Paris
Armierica
Armerlediis
Death at Omro Pioneer Leader Mrs Phrall Pacey
Mrs Pacey Phrall longtime pioneer president of Omro village died Monday afternoon from complications of an illness. Funeral arrangements set for Wednesday afternoon at 2 o clock, according to local notices.
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Speelat
Wis
Pacey ‘Phrall
Lusitania Sinking Memorial Sparks World Remembrance
The memory of the Lusitania tragedy is revived as newspapers and leaders mark the third anniversary. Editorials urge continued resolve against German aggression, with tributes at Carnegie Hall and Trinity Church. Theodore Roosevelt and Senator Robert Owen scheduled to speak.
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Listiania
Lusitania
Germany
London
Bond
Rhondda
Mackworth
Danghy
Lusitantao
Lisitanta
Anadel Hy
Kaiser
Rachael
Prussia
New York
Carnegie Hall
American Defense Society
Theodore Roosevelt
Robert’. le Owen
Oklahoma
Princial Spensears
Trinity Church
Dynamite Found Near Milwaukee Tunnel Not Bomb Plot
Twenty two sticks of dynamite were discovered near a Milwaukee railroad tunnel west of Tomah. Larry J. Banson of the Milwaukee railroad agents said the explosives were left seven years ago by tunnel builders and were not meant to blow the tunnel. A guard watches the site at all times and government precautions prevent blockages.
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Tomah
tRy
United Press
la Croman
Milwaukee Railroad
Larry J. Banson
Ulty
Train wreck injures La Crosse passengers near Mound Prairie
An Associated Press report from La Crosse notes Alfred Ad, Ta Croxee mail clerk, and F. E. Vollmar baggageman were badly cut and bruised when a Southern Minnesota division passenger train derailed near Mound Prairie yesterday afternoon. Seventy five passengers were shaken up as all coaches left the track.
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Associated Press
la Trowne
Win
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