Submarine Menace and Allied Aid Boost War Efforts
Reports from New York and London detail improved anti submarine results and greater Allied support. Lloyd George praises American ships aiding mercantile protection as food concerns rise while German submarine warfare faces strategic miscalculations.
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Red Cross Week Proclaimed by President Wilson
President Wilson proclaimed the week ending June 25 as Red Cross week urging Americans to give generously to support Red Cross relief for armed forces. The notice stresses universal service by all ages and highlights the Red Cross as the official agency for wartime relief and support.
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Allies blamed for wheat prices in Senate debate
United Press reports in Washington that the lever food bill debate included Senator Gore citing Portugal's purchase of 500000 bushels of wheat futures and fears allies would push prices higher. Senator Reed accused allies of controlling prices, with 10000000 bushels traded in futures for big profits. A proposal to form an agricultural army and divert half crops to the government was introduced by Senator Lewis.
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Navy warns on false war ship reports
Washington May 25 The navy department nears patience with brokers who circulate false stories of battleships sunk to fix the market. An official statement may come soon and a bill pending in Congress would impose heavy penalties for such acts, though stopping the practice remains doubtful.
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Popular Actress Martha Hedman Named Union Reporter
United Press reports Martha Hedman the Scandinavian actress was named co correspondent in the Mrs Ethel Whittern divorce suit. Hedman served as Whittern's companion in New York and later in a Chicago apartment.
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Movie electrician killed in industrial accident at film set
On May 25 in Clinton Ontario an electrician for Stockh company was killed and another worker burned while adjusting an electric chair for a film scene titled Electrocuted at 3 a m The incident occurred during production prompting questions about safety practices.
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Brazil Declares End to Neutrality and Rules South Atlantic
Reports from The Jornal De Commercio say Brazil will revoke neutrality in the US Germany war and police the South Atlantic with its fleet. Parliament plans to confiscate German ships in Brazilian ports after Tijuca inquiry report. Norway protests export bans and ship seizures. Austria’s premiership turmoil rumored with possible resignations.
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Turbulent Deliberations Vote and Balkan Demands
The outline urges speedy disarmament and a court of arbitration while lamenting slim chances of any agreement in Sodallata talks and the failure of a general conference. Bulgarian Socialists demand Dobrudja and Macedonia as return of territory. Turkish famine and pestilence spread as 100000 deserters, 160000 troops on the move, and German aid regions suffer.
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Italians Press Their Advantage In Ground Gains At Jamiano
Italian troops advance south of Jamiano and seize fortified heights north of Jamiano as battles rage from the sea to Plaiva. They report taking 10,245 prisoners and material. an Austrian column attacking Vodice is repelled and its departure point captured.
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Italians Gain Upper Hand in War Drama Front
Italian forces near the Julian Alps and Carso plateau push forward with growing importance as General Caditorea intensifies efforts for a decisive victory. Austrian politics shift with Count Tikza's resignation and emperors’ observers signal democratization leaning leaders.
Stock Market Boom Puts United States Steel in Lead
The U S steel bellwether led a broad stock surge in a remarkable bull movement with heavy trading. About 1,196,000 shares changed hands at market close. Steel common rose to a near record peak while general optimism suggested strong public interest in equities.
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Wisconsin Assembly Advances on Bills and Adjournment Bid
Madison Wis May 25 The Wisconsin Assembly tackled work with vigor passing a sine die adjournment on June 9 deferring a Torrens land title bill and a saloonkeeper liability bill while approving $75 000 for a tuberculosis sanatorium and funds for state hospitals and reformatories The session moved major measures including a large fish and game bill and civil service rules while governor Philip hints at a special session if liquor legislation stalls further politically charged debate continues amid absent lawmakers and procedural snags
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Plans for Home Rule Debated by George in Commons
Associated Press dispatch from London reports Premier George addressing the house on adjournment for dissolution actions amid Irish question debates. He declined a definite reply, signaling complex negotiations and potential representation changes to advance the government’s schemes.
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Nation Faces War Strain and U S Duty, Says Experts
Washington reports detail military view that Britain’s strength remains, but the United States will bear most of the burden as the war drags on. Analysts warn the submarine menace must be controlled and call for aroused national will, with selective service crucial to mobilization. Legislative notes cover a postponed Kurtenacker term, mayoral four year term proposals, university funding, and public works measures in Wisconsin.
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American Casualties in War Report
United press dispatch from May 35 reports thirteen Americans wounded or killed in action with multiple names listed including F W Kennedy Kalamazoo and S S Lascet Baltimore. Other identified servicemen span Kalamazoo Milwaukee Missoula San Francisco and Helena with status ranging from wounded to unconfirmed casualties.
Senate and House Lock Horns Over War Financing Plan
Washington May 25 Senate finance committees revise the pay‑as‑you‑go plan for wartime funding drawing strong administration opposition. President Wilson and McAdoo favor raising $1.8 billion by taxes now, avoiding further bond issues. House Ways and Means Chairman Kitchin vows to fight any floor attempt to shift to bonds.
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