Allies Plan Major Offensive Across Balkans
Allied leaders signal a large strike to end the war before winter. Italian steamer Ercole sunk in the Mediterranean. German and Austrian offensives press Italian positions from Chiesa to Borgo. Verdun fighting continues with heavy artillery and limited gains.
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United Press
Lorder
Ercole
Mediterranean
Rome
Saionusi
Saloniki
Serbia
Bagdad
Trentino
Vienna
Chiesa
Wacenes
Adige
Ala
Pashubio
Arsiero
Vallatsa
Conizagna
Borgo
Cima Costa
Mase Rivulet
Strigno
Corno di Campo Verde
Berlin
Verdun
Douaumont
Fort Douaumont
War Office
Dousamont
Meuse
Associated Press
Athens
Salouski
Howell
Balza
Theierik
Ales
Florina
Monastir
Enterie
Paris
London
Balkans
Chaos of Unique Incidents From City and Campus
A collage of brief items reports a six year old Chicago boy’s death after a bat hit during a homer attempt, a Manhattan employer meeting called by President Marx to discuss daylight saving, a barefoot man in New York court after being stripped of stolen shoes, Princeton professor William Curran sailing to enlist in the British ambulance corps, and mixed notes on the Austrian drive into Italian territory with cautious optimism in Rome.
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New York
Marx
Borough of Manhattan
William Curran
Princeton
X. i
Europe
Wife of Dr Waite on trial for murder and madness claims
The press report covers Dr. Arthur Waite’s testimony to an alienist and cross examination outlining alleged motives of money, murder plans against his wife Clara Peck Waite, and Waite’s denials of insanity. The courtroom saw many spectators as Waite faced prosecutors about his intent and mental state.
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Associated Press
York
Arthur W. Waite
John Peck
Grand Rapids
Clara Peck Waite
Norris J. Karpas
Karpas
Waste
Waite
Bene
Egypt
Margaret Horton
Dr. Wate
Watte
Brothers
Storm Trial Reveals Waite Admits Guilt In Peck Case
Calumet Mich May 2 During a severe thunderstorm a prisoner testified about plans to kill Peck to win a fortune. Waite admitted guilt saying he schemed to murder Eleanore Bedard and that he and others considered fleeing the country. The defense declined to portray himself as worse than he is.
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Waite
Peci
United Preas
Calumet
Mich
Eleanore Bedard
Peck
Margaret Horton
Yehildren
President Wilson to speak on peace plans at League Enforce Peace
Washington May 26 President Wilson has drafted a brief speech for tomorrow before the League Enforce Peace. The address, about fifteen to twenty minutes, is seen as an inaugural step toward peace. Officials say the president will outline the deadlock among belligerents and the possible need for cessation of hostilities pending no decisive victory.
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Taft
League For Peace
United Press
Washington, D. C
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League
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Hughes
Chicago
Dwight
Charles M. Pepper
Sherman
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New York
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Whitman
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Wadeworth
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Kenton
Legistien
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Interstate Commerce Commission
Root
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Deight
Etika Root
Sieteer
Mson
Nicholas Murray
Columbia Uni
Cornelius N. Bliss
Otto T. Dn
Hoot
Davight
East
E. Weller
Baltimore
Joan W. Weeks
Massachusetts
Matters Baby Case Ends With Acquittal in Heir Dispute
Mrs. Dollie Matters freed of criminal charges in the foisting a baby as a fake heir case. She sought a delay today in federal habeas corpus proceedings over custody with Margaret Ryan, who claims to be the real mother. Judge Landis granted a delay until next Wednesday morning as the baby remains ill.
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United Press
Chicago
Mrrs
Dollie
Bedgerwood Matters
Bat—Le
Mrs. Matters
Landis
Margaret Ryan
Ial
Women Hear About Clothes At Federation Meet
Discussion by Lady Duff Gordon drew crowds at the General Federation of Women's Clubs convention in New York. Other talks covered home life child welfare and food. Julia Lathrop cited 1913 statistics estimating 15 900 women died from motherhood related causes with 7 600 from child bed fever.
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Daf Gordon
United Press
New York
General Federation of Women's Clubs
Aster
Duff Gordon
Genevieve Clark Thompson
Thomas A. Edison
Julia Lathrop
Federal Children's Bureau
Waite Case Proceeds as Trial Hearings Continue
Senate debate on rivers and harbors funds resumes while a Tesola lion urging a State Department probe of British interference with American malls is introduced. In court Waite faces questions about memory and morality amid testimonies including Miss Catherine Peck who recounts poison and illness plots and a juror’s view of Waite’s reactions during proceedings.
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Associated Press
Senate
Martine
State Department
Eight Jurors Confirmed for Orpet Murder Trial
In Waukegan on May 25, eight jurors were seated for the William E. Orpet murder trial. New jurors include J. J. Brand, E. G. Bock, James O’Shea, and Sam Bradbury, all married with children. The panel already includes Carl Schreck Len Barthel Charles Steinkamp C. B. Small and Celeste Yonker, with Yonker seeking access to letters she wrote Orpet to prove motive. Judge Donnelly warned reporters against sensational crime publicity.
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Court Boar
Waukegan
William E. Orpec
Marion Lambert
Marion
J. J. Brand
Highland Park
E. G. Bock
James O'Shea
Waukecan
Sam Bradbury
Lake Bluff
Carl Schreck
Libertyville
Len Barthel
Aztoic
Charles Steinkamp
Wau| Kegan
C. B. Small
Siris
Bers
Ela
Celeste Yonker
Wil
Donnelly
Orpet
Maran
Donsiiy
Donelly
Attorney General Rule Holds Richter Salary Unpaid
Wisconsin May 26 The Attorney General advised District Attorney Louis J. Felfenz that Judge A H Richter should not be paid for a period he did not serve Fond du Lac county judge The matter has not been passed on by the state supreme court Jesse F W Chadbourne drew salary for the same period under a law later declared unconstitutional
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Atforner
Richtere
Chadbourne
United Press
Madre
Wis
Louis J. Felfenz
Owen
A. H. Richter
Fond du Lac
Supreme Court
Jesse Flw
Postmaster at La Farge Nominated by Wilson
Special to The Northwestern reports President Wilson nominated Gilbert C. Roberts Westminster at La Farge Wak for the post. The reference notes Roberts hails from Westminster and the nomination was announced in Washington D C on May.
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LA Farge
Washington, D. C
Wilson
Gilbert C. Roberts
Westminster
le Fares
Wak
Dr Timothy Dwight Dies Former Yale President
The obituary notes the death at home of Dr Timothy Dwight a former Yale University president. It recalls his birth in Norwich in 1815 and graduation from Yale in 1836. He served as Yale president from 1885 to 1888 before being succeeded by Dr Arthur T Had.
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Dwight
Mrelith
Yale Univer
Associated Press
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Marerstr
Norwich
Yale
University
Arthur T
American Aviator Wounded in Fight Near Verian
Lieut William Thaw of the Franco American flying corps was wounded in the arm yesterday while engaging two German Fokker aircraft near Verian. A Paris rumor claimed his death, but that report was later proved false.
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United Press
Paris
Willam Thaw
Verian
Thaw
Fairbanks Moran Athletic Association Incorporation
The Fairbanks Moran Athletic association of Beloit was incorporated today by the secretary of state. The group plans to promote athletic games and build a gymnasium. Incorporators are I. M. McCarthy Staton Griffith and William Sawaer.
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Madison
Wic
Fairbanks-Moran Athletic Association
Beloit
I. M. McCarthy
Staton Griffith
William Sawaer
Goodland Urges McGovern to Join Progressive Conference
W S Goodland of Racine calls on former Gov Francis E McGovern to attend a Wisconsin Progressive conference to unite on a single governor candidate and a complete state and legislative ticket He stresses eliminating personal ambition to preserve party unity and notes the senatorship may be included if delegates decide.
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United Press
Madison
Wis
Francis E.mcgovern
W. S. Goodland
Racine
McGovern
Goodland
United States
la Follette
E. McGovern
Milwaukee
Progressive Repeblicans
Feree
Republican Party
Bosshard
Soard
Wisconsin
Little Boy Disappears From Henderson-Hoy Store Front
Three year old Alexander Lauren vanished from the Main Street front of Henderson Hoy store about 10 this morning while with his mother Mrs Annie Lauren. Police were alerted and searched until 3 PM with no sign of the child.
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Alexander Lauren
Henderson-Hoy
Annie Lauren
Roosevelt Attends Mass Meeting En Route to Chicago
Roosevelt boosters aim to nominate the colonel at Chicago while Progressives seek to preserve key planks. Delegates arrive as Taft supporters hint at cross faction alignment. Roosevelters plan a welcome parade in Chicago and Oyster Bay events shorthand the national drama.
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United Press
Chicago
Roosevelt Boosters
Kansas Cary
Roosevelt
Milwaukee Railroad Commission to Affect Street Car Service
Schedule for Milwaukee traffic control lists one action by the Railroad Commission affecting street car service next week. Commissioner Jarason notes orders will be issued to adjust operations at certain primis hours, with recesses to relieve traffic. The document confirms maintenance and added amendments as required by state regulation.
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Railroad Commission
Madison
Wis
Jarason
Milwausee
Beloit Restaurant Prices Seen Ticking Up
Beloit restaurant owners plan to raise prices on meals, with current dishes at two dollars and twenty-five cents to be increased to about two dollars and sixty cents. The move comes amid rising costs, and changes are expected to be shown in menus tonight.
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United Press
Wis
Mar
Belo't
Weather forecast for Wisconsin showers and cooler
Cloudy and cooler conditions with a chance of thunder showers this afternoon or tonight. Cooler tonight with southwest portion of the state slightly breezy. Saturday looks partly cloudy and cool with lingering showery risks. Local observations show high clouds, temperature readings, and threatened rain.
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Seza Lenzin
Wisconsin
Three Deaths in One Block Shock Green Bay Street
Three residents died in one block on Day Street in Green Bay on May 26. Jo Henna Verbuckle, 65, Arthur Zilles, 26, and Edwin De Teare, 17, all succumbed in that brief span. Local authorities investigate possible common cause.
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Green Bay
Wis
Jon Day Street
Alice Reater
Johenna Verbuckle
Arthur Zilles
Edwin de Teare
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