Two Kaisers Meet in War War Talks Across Europe
News from Amsterdam and London recounts the May discussions between Emperor Charles of Austria and Emperor William of Germany. Reports suggest a firmer central powers grip on Austria-Hungary and plans for a long term alliance. Reactions emphasize military and economic implications for the Entente and the wider war.
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London
Semperor Charlies
William of
Germany
Charles of Austria
Paris
Vienna
Austria- Hungary
Copenhagen
Vorwierts
Berlin
Austria
New
York
Tebind
Hapsburgs Under German Control Amid Austria Hungary Crisis
The Hapsburg empire yields sovereign rights as Emperor Karl aligns with Berlin. Austria-Hungary’s food supply and east peace stance shift to German management, leaving Karl a figurehead as Vienna debates future policy and possible revolutionary unrest among unity supporters.
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J. W. T. Mason
United Press
New York
Austria-Hungary
Hapsburgs Empire
Itaeff
Karl
Kaiser
Germany
Vienna
Berlin
Hapshares
Europe
Hapsburg
Hungary
Picardy
Flanders
Cestors
Russia
Hidden Arms Flaw in German Plot Recalled at Probe
New York state inquiry into hidden munitions heard testimony that in 1916 Germans in the United States planned revolt against the U S government. Ivan Norodny, vice president of the Russian American Asiatic corporation, said Baron vor Gersdorfz and a German agent in Mexico told him American German societies would be armed from Germany to join with W ob and Socialists against the government. He described a New Jersey visit with Captain Hans Tauscher to inspect rifles offered to fund Russian revolutionaries and a possible separate peace with Germany.
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Associated Preas
New York
United States
State Attorney General
Ivan Norodny
Asiatic Corporation
Vor .Gersdorfz
Mexico
Germany
Wnorodny
New Jersey
Hans Tauscher
Maurice denies collusion in government debate
London in the Chronicle Gen Maurice, former director of military operations, is named as military correspondent and issues a statement saying a newspaper controversy over his miniactry statements is impossible without confidential documents. He reiterates that he attended the Versailles conference and denies collusion with opponents of the government.
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United Press
London
the Chronicle
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New Bedford Ace Baylies Extends German Plane Tally
Sergeant Frank I. Baylies of New Bedford Massachusetts, serving with the French flying force, has downed his ninth German aircraft since February 19. The Stork escadrille flyer was previously credited with eight planes in a dispatch from Paris issued Tuesday.
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Associated Press
Parine
Frank I. Baylies
New Bedford
Mass
Paris
Baylies
Stork
Escadrille
Sheriff Relieved as Judge Names Veniremen in Prager Murder Trial
In Edwardsville HL Summoning jurors for the murder trial of eleven men charged with killing Robert Paul Prager, the enemy alien reached at Collinaville, was taken from Sheriff Jenkins. Judge Bernecuter, on motion by State's Attorney Sireuber, ruled the sheriff prejudiced in venire selection.
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Associated Press
Edwardsville
Robert Paul Prager
Collinaville
Jenkins
Bernecuter
Sireuber
Veniremen
Big Fire at Vancouver Shipyards Kills Fireman
A blaze in the hoister room at J. Coughlin & Sons shipyards in Vancouver British Columbia caused about 1.6 million dollars in damage. One firefighter was killed and several others injured in the early morning fire.
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Associated Press
Vancouver
B. C
J. Coughlin & Sons
Peeveral
War inquiry clash over military committee powers
President Wilson backs a direct vote on the Chamberlain resolution to probe aircraft and war activities while opposing a general inquiry into the conduct of the war. Senate committee alters the measure to limit scope to army operations and rejects broad executive oversight. The president’s letter to Senator Martin urges a narrowly drawn inquiry and cautions against any attempt to supervise the executive branch.
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Senate
Military Affairs Committee
Sap Trintend
Govemnent
Thompson
Kansas
Seppsead
Jones
New Mexico
Washinton
D. C
Martin
Vinkcratic
Wilson
Chamberlain
Congress
Orexon
Oregon
United Water
War Debate Over Limiting Resolution Hits Senate
The president’s letter to Senator Martin remains private while the expenditures committee reconvenes to redraft the resolution. Senator Chamberlain and other military committee members favor narrowing the resolution’s scope with no stated objections.
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War
War Department
Martin
Expenditures
Chamberlain
Military Committee
Germans Press Russians as Borderland Conscripts
Washington reports official opinion that Germany plans to augment her armies by conscripting Russians in the borderlands and to make the rich Russian territory a German province. Officials warn this would threaten Moscow and aim to strip the Russian army and navy to feed German war needs. The strategy would force England and France to drain manpower while the United States increases its military contribution.
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Carl D. Groat
United Press
Washington, DC
Germany
Maasla
England
France
United States
Moscow
Bowie
Ukraine
Brest-Litovsk
Noche
Finland
Russie
Money for Road Work in Wisconsin Federal Funds
Special to The Northwestern announces Wisconsin’s federal highway allotment for 1918 to 1921 totaling about 1.82 million dollars. State and counties must match funds, with 64 proposed improvements across 57 counties, including earth and concrete road projects ranging from 2.8 to 15 miles each.
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Madiin
Wis
Wisconsin
Yavie
Feleist
Kuelling
State Highway Department
Laglal
Oun Parison
State Highway Commission
Whuelling
Jiventy
Highway Commission
Memorial For War M. P's In Parliament Basin
A site has been chosen in the basin of the houses of parliament for a memorial to the office of Members of the House who perished in the war. The memorial will stand immediately below the great window on the street side.
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Associated Prem
Lennon
Houses of Parliament
Trial for Manslaughter in Auto Killing Near Moorhead
George Barnes of Qivedon Minn a well known farmer is indicted by Clay county grand jury on a charge of manslaughter for the killing of Michael Magnus a farm hand. The state alleges the automobile driven by Barnes caused the death and the trial is expected to commence next week with Bernee having pleaded guilty.
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Associated Press
Moorhead
Minn
George Barnes
Qivedon
Clay County
Grand Jury
Michael Magnus
Barnes
Bernee
Aerial Mail Service Begins Between New York and Washington
The United States launches its first government operated airplane mail route with Philadelphia as the hub. A pilot from Washington started the Belmon t park flight, delivering mail to New York while New York’s center handled outbound pouches. The system aims for a two and a half hour trip, far faster than rail.
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Philadelphia
New York
Washington
United States Senate
Seremai
KomAmaa
Phiadalphia
Taeutenant Mdeerton Ae
Matt Qarrier
Llest. George
Boyle
Potomac Park
Mra
Withon
Flottenat Edgeton
Wishington
Weidart
ATON
United Ste
Bleut
Torray HL Webb
Belmont Park
Whellington
Wanpun City Clerk J. E. Brinkerhoff Dies by Suicide
Fond du Lac Wis death by his own action while despondent over ill health is attributed to the self destruction of city clerk J E Brinkerhoff of Waupun. He will be buried Thursday. A former postmaster he was prominent in real estate and insurance circles. He ended his life by shooting himself in the head with a revolver while his wife was shopping.
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Wanpun
United Preag
Fond du Lag
Wix
J. E. Brinkerhoff
Waupun
U-Boat Captures Admiration of Admiralty Official
An Admiralty official reported satisfactory general progress in escorting and capturing enemy submarines around the canal area during the past three weeks. Thoman McNamara, financial secretary, said submarine warfare had progressed satisfactorily since January first.
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Admiralty
Associated Press
Vandon
Pershing Prid Big Price in French Anecdotes
Paris papers recount a Pershing linked anecdote about an American automobile striking a pig in a French village en route to a camp. The farmer’s widow mourns the loss, later receiving a check for a hundred francs, with a note worrying over the pig’s death attributed to General Pershing.
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Associated Prann
Paris
General Pershing
Fyang
Tady
Postmaster Nominee for Forest Wis to be Considered
James J. Me Extee nominated today to become the forest Wisconsin postmaster. Local officials and residents await confirmation as the selection moves through the federal approval process.
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Pramidant Wit
Eon Tofay
Jamen J. Me
Ide Forest
Wis
W.C
Woman homicide trial in Waukesha case heavy with juror delays
In Waukesha Wisconsin Miss Gusic stands trial for the murder of Mrs David Roberts wife of a physician. Judge and jurors confront bias claims as 138 men were examined with a special venire. prosecutors seek the extreme penalty while insanity defense looms. District Attorney Marian Pullar plans to attend as a water witness and oversee jury selection with a special prosecutor appointed by Governor.
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Hwhe-Hinton
G. Claibaugh
Federal Department of Justice
Tin Staffe
Mian Grice Imsk
Wruokesha
Win
Miss Tankin
David Roberts
Weukeeha
Wis
Garren Lusk
David Roberta
Mia
Roberts
Tam
Casa
R. E. Davis
Minn
Dav Ing
Med 1
Aletionad
Fort Riley
Kan
Tullar
Ty Unitad Prens
Waukesha
Marian Pullar
Orace Lusk
Mary Newman
Roberta
Tudar
Wateriel
Fla
D. S. Tullar
W. J. Corr
No Respect for Father in German Court Tale
United Press report recounts a royal intrigue told by Gordon Bennett about Kaiser Wilhelm I’s succession crisis. On his yacht, Bennett and Prince Bis marck witnessed tensions as Bismarck pressed a plan to appoint an heir, leading to the crown prince’s removal from the sick room. Wilhelm I died soon after, ending a brief reign and bitterness between Bismarck and the royal circle.
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United Press
Gordon Bennett
Nuaty
Kaiser
Mporor Frederick CM
Mentone
Bennett
Prince Bismarck
Beaulieu
Bismarck
Kalsar
Ae Hiy
Halner
Bremarck
Wilhelm I
German Empire
Keng
Thrust and Jab the Teuton Foe
War news reports Allied offensives with French advances near Hailles and the Somme, capturing a wood west of the Avre as German counterattacks falter. British and Australian forces push along the Somme and Ancre valleys with hostile activity noted near Morland. third Miss Tuak court proceedings unfold, with four jurors on strike and ongoing delays.
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Hailles
Somme
Avre
Hou
Paria
Montilltier
Phe
Aldo
Neyon
Altnere
Lothdn
Ar Mery
Ancre
Bet
Senne
Andere
Morland Court
Flanders Battle Front
Kemmels
Acuttiorly
Lys Flatient
Thane
Austrian Raid on Aviation Depot Foiled in Pennsylvania
Three Austrians, employed by Bethlehem Steel, hid behind bushes and fired on the United States aviation supply depot at Mixtoun town. Sergeant Lewis Melvin and troops ambushed and captured the raiders after a half hour, seizing revolvers and equipment. The men identified as Frank Gorich Zuperich Marko and rank Minhalic, all from Sieelten.
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Harrisburg
Tolay
United States Aviation Supply Department
Mixtountown
Nun Dutour
Lewis Melvin
No Man's Land
Melvin
Stripes for Him Convict Airman Sentenced by Camp Lewis
William Pemberton of Seattle was sentenced by a Camp Lewis court martial to a long term of imprisonment for alleged draft desertion and defartage. The findings must be reviewed here before sentence approval.
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Martin
Pty United Pres
Washington, D. C
baIng
William Pemberton
Seattle
Camp Lewis
Lord Mayor to Appeal to President on Aid for War Draft
Dublin dispatch reports the Lord Mayor will depart for America to personally appeal to President Wilson for aid in opposing compulsory military service. The move aims to secure support against conscription and ease Ireland’s wartime burdens.
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United Preas
Dabhlin
America
Witeon
Depopulated and Devastated Regions Reported in Balkans
The Glastoboda of Agram describes eastern Bosnia and Herzegovina as depopulated and devastated by a typhoon like destruction. Inhabitants were deported or placed in internment camps. those who remained faced starvation amid economic collapse and war. Russian and Soviet actions are noted with occupation, executions, and martial law as fronts shift and Armistice terms affect Kursk and Voronet districts. The report mentions Baltic and Aland Islands movements as part of broader unrest and territorial changes.
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Associated Press
Londo Graphic
Boania
Hersegayvina
Glastoboda
Agram
Austria
Bosnia
Herzegovina
Sind
Ulation
Snc
Batilefialas
Moscow
Rostove
Germany
Rontov
Kurak
Hoseek
Voronet
Don
Banda
Ruslan
BA Low
Sammeda
Russia
Kursinay
Uropeio
Attates
Sedition and Sabotage Trial Movers in Scranton
United Press reports government actions in a sedition and sabotage case in Scranton and New York, naming defendants Albert Prashner and Ray MeKenry among others. Special Prosecutor Porter targets Prashner for editorial anti war attacks in Solidarity. Police and officials from Scranton and Pittsburgh counties appear to justify proceedings amid a broad crackdown.
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United Press
Chicago
Irialheroe
Albert Prashner
Scranton
Ee Apho
Prashner
Jim
Joe Graber
John Batlaza
New York City
Porter
Pennsylvania
TL. J. Richardt
George A. Buss
Puttsan
Garbert Smith
Roe Subpoenaed In Senate Committee Hearing
Washington DC senate elections committee considers Senator La Follette speech protest raised by Gilbert and Mr Roe of New York. The committee summons Roe to appear next Tuesday, arguing lack of jurisdiction in the proceeding.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Senate Elections Committee
la Follette
St. Paul
Gilbert
Roe
New York
Mollette
Windy and weather forecast notes and events
Fragmentary OCR reading mentions wind and weather themes, with stray words about weather, months, and a possible forecast. The legible text references windiness, partly cloudy conditions, and probable temperature thoughts, but specifics are unclear.
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