German air raid devastates English town with many dead
An Associated Press report from London May 26 details a German raid on southeast England striking Dover and Folkestone. About sixteen enemy airships bombed a busy town, causing numerous casualties including many women and children, with 174 injured and 76 killed. Royal Air Force and Royal Navy fighters pursued, shooting down several attackers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Belin
London
Dover
Tolkestone
German War Department
England
Tian
Viscount French
Fingland
Royal Firing Corps
Royal Naval Airs Service
Dunkirk
Admiralty
Tosya
St. Denis Westre
Bruges
Oversea
Nortile
German air raid kills women and children in England
A United Press report from London details a May raid by German aircraft over England, with official tallies at seventy seven dead and 174 injured among civilians. Royal Air Force and naval units engaged, downing several enemy planes and intercepting Zeppelins during the daylight attack.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
London
LD. L. Keen
United Press Sun
Germany
Admiralty
Royal Flying Corp
Teoyar Naval Service
Dunkirk
Channel
Belzinn
Graund
Sidecs
Oamoenin Cmesut
Desperate German Push on French Front Reported
New York May 26 German efforts to drive the French from positions north of the Chemin des Dames and in the Craonne area were described as desperate. Haig reports slight improvement on the right bank of the Scarpe east of Arras, while Italians and French advances are noted in various sectors with large prisoner totals claimed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Haig
Richt Benk
Scarpe
Arras
Berlin
Associated Press
New York
France
Cheiin Des Dames
Craonne
Champegne
Boscomale
Castelanvien
Tivall
Playa Zone
Rome
London
War Office
Trieste
Timeavo Rder
Gulf of Trieste
Jamiano
Flondar
Medeazxa
Pars
Champagne
Ferlin
Londen
Chemin-des- Dames
Aisne
Eig
John J. Heekey
Pres
Lalbach
Caderna
Stn
Thestes
Laibach
Quakers Plan To Bar Military Conscriptions
New York May 26 United Press reports Quaker leaders plan to bar conscription of all men of military age for the war period. James Wool, presiding officer, will urge the Society of Friends to enforce the policy nationwide. A second resolution calls Quakers to enlist in relief service under the Stars and Stripes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
New York
Airtus
Seemetr of Friends
James Wool
Semety
Nat the
Stars and Stripes
Shes
Guilty Plea in Train Robbery Case Near La Crosse
Joan Schaffer pleaded guilty to robbing a Northwestern passenger train between La Crosse and Sparta on May 2. Judge Tudor Hoghen sentenced her to prison. The case was heard in La Crosse Wisconsin with Associated Press reporting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yan
le Crosse
Wanone
Associated Prest
la Crosse
Wie
Joan Schaffer
Passenser
Sparta
Jomar
Twas
Tudor Hoghen
Streen Nears
Wiries
Business Recovery Hopes Rise Amid War Uncertainty
George M. Reynolda of Chicago told Minnesota bankers that nationwide business should rebound once war policy is finalized. He cited wartime uncertainty as the main restraint on growth and spoke at a Milan, Minnesota gathering of the American Institute of Banking chapter.
R. E. Gannon Dies in Coal Dealers Association
R E Gannon vice president of the Tilmnese Wiscon in Coal Dealers association died in Cairn May 25. The report notes he held a leadership role and passed away last night in the town, with Associated Press details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tey Associated Presa
Cairm
R. E. Gannon
Tilmnese-Wisconin Coal Dealer’ Association
Socialist Parley Seems Destined to Fail Says Report
United Press reports a German inspired peace conference is failing as socialist delegates, led by Branting and Hayamn, push for influence though no general session occurs. Americans and British French socialists are absent, with Finnish delegates focusing on autonomy for Finland and little consensus on broader issues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur EF. Mann
United Press
Br. Sither
Olssikie
Chaiirman Branting
Socialista
Branting
Hayamann
Dunich
Finland
Japan's gold exports to America seen rising with war
Officials at the Japanese embassy in Washington say Japan's export trade with the United States has doubled since the war began and large gold shipments totaling about 85 million dollars have been sent to Japan. They note the gold is used to balance trade, not loaned to Russia France England or their allies, and expect shipments to stop soon as Japan avoids devaluing money.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Japan
United Priva
Washington,d. C
America
Russia
France
England
Brazil Sees German Plot Sparks War-Hoist Mood
A May 26 report from Rio de Janeiro says Captain Wending and eight German sailors from the interned Coburn attempted to dynamite a Brazilian government depot. The incident sparked immense war sentiment, the Germans were arrested, and Brazil eyes possible entry. Congress kept its secret discussions as the Atlantic patrol intensified.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
Rio de Janeiro
Wending
Coburn
Germany
Brazil
Atlantic
Intruders Fired Upon at Virginia Wireless Station
Fifty shots were exchanged between guards and intruders at the government wireless station in Virginia. Frederick Rosch, a wireless operator, was injured. The intruders were driven off, marines pursued them for miles, and several suspects were arrested as authorities conducted searches in the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
Portsmouth
Frederick Rosch
Virginia
Bucfackete
Surnet
United States
Sorfolx
America saves allies as war enters its third year
Washington reports that an Italian mission says U S entry into the war practically saved Italy's financial and economic position amid strain and huge wartime payments. The credit extension eases Italy's burden and enables mobilization of reserve strength for the alliance.
Appeal over registrars in St Paul sparks dispatch on draft
In St Paul on May 2 a controversy over draft registers and registrar appointments drew attention. Mayor Van Lear of Minneapolis and J. F. McGee of the public safety commission were central figures. Governor Burnquist and Adjutant General Wood were consulted to straighten the matter. It was unclear whether Van Lear’s appointees would stay in charge of draft officials. No charges of fascism were alleged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Paul
Minn
van Lear
Boclalist
Minneapolis
J. F. McGee
Public Safety Commission
Burnquist
Wood
Met
Two Dead and One Dying in Marinette Collision
A Northwestern train struck a street car in Marinette Wisconsin causing two deaths and a dying victim. The train's speed was about forty five miles per hour and wreckage stretched 400 feet. listed dead are Mrs Hose Marie Henes eighteen and Mrs Laura M Rator twenty seven, both of Marinette. The injured include Alfred Racer eight and several others from Marinette Escanaba Green Bay and Chicago with one probable fatality among the injured and the engineer suffering a broken collar bone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southwestern
Paris
United Press Marinette
Wis
Morthwester
Hose Marie Henes
Laura M. Rator
Marinette
Alfred Racer
Mia
Fred' Razor
Horace Mitchell
Escanaba
Thomas Greene
John Armstrong
Green Hay
Frank Hathaway
Chicago
Express Menasnger
Harry O'brien
Henry Schmaker
Marinatte
Harry Telot
Frank Pollock
Lagnie Keup
William Keup
Evelyn Morteen
Menomiase
CURBING THE SUBMARINE
In a May 3 dispatch from Paris the French minister of the marine outlined anti submarine measures in a parliamentary interpellation response. Rear Admiral Lacasse described patrol boats arming merchantmen wire nets neoplans mings and smoke devices plus draguets. The plan includes 52 patrol boats rising to 990 and 1200 dragnets with 170000 curtain notes and 5000 twenty foot float nets. Special bombs and launch apparatus for submarines are also noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abeocin
Paris
Chamber of Deputs
Lacasse
Minister of Marine
Daefense
France
Subject of Kaiser Blocks Guards Application
A Minnesota National Guard applicant, Parley Palay of Austin, was barred from the student officers camp because he is a subject of the German emperor. Capt. Charles Mason, camp adjutant, ruled against him after Palay had filed his first citizen papers. Several guardsmen slated for training will be rejected for being under twenty years nine months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Paul
Minn
Pater Palay
Second
Minnesota Infantry
Parley
Charles Mason
Austin
Government to Take Over Alberta Coal Mines
Ottawa plans a wartime takeover of southern Alberta coal fields to end a week long stalemate between miners and operators over the wage scale. Officials move to avert a serious coal shortage as work resumes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alberta
United Prest
Winnipeg
Ottawa
Notable's Home Burns Fire hits Viscount Gray residence
May 2 news from Scotland reports Viscount Gray secretary of foreign affairs was away fishing when Falcolder Hall in Northumberland caught fire. Most of his famous pictures and heirlooms were saved while the house burned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Viscount Gees
England
Gray
Fortier
Eas
Davidson Is Named New Tentative Truth? West Point Trip
Special to The Northwestern reports Wastagion Ma 2. David son named a member to a committee on martar affairs and his next up permen trip to West Point is noted in the text.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lew Tesentative
Mabtarr
West Point
Index of Today's Paper Serves Wide Local Scene
An index page outlines sections including church services, sermons by Rev. TV Greenwind, a feature on theater reporting, and notes on registration, teachers salaries, a wartime forum for next year, and market reports. The edition highlights community notices and upcoming events across social and civic topics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rev
Greenwind Kaneas
Tttveresee
Noree Tedle
Real War Forum
Evening Story
Uehers Milwaukee Letter Vane
War Measures and Bond Plans Dominate Senate Agenda
Washington May 26 Senate Interstate Commerce Committee formally backs daylight saving and a revised tax plan on motor vehicles while considering income tax changes. A plan to issue ten dollar memorandum certificates is proposed to promote Liberty Bond purchases for small savers. The committee also debates censorship powers and broader wartime financing measures amid a shifting fiscal landscape.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D.C
Senate Interstate Commerce Commission
Associated Press
Washington, D. C
House
Scuate Snancel
Ways and Means
Senate
Waa
New York
Five Million Single Men in Country of Draft Age
Washington May 26 By a census bureau estimate today the number of single men in the draft age is placed at 3 372 400 while married men are shown at 545 000 The report lists chief occupations Agriculture forestry and animal husbandry Manufacturing and mechanical industries No gainful occupation Transportation and others Exemptions will be case by case with essential work to economy likely to be exempted Industries have appealed for exemptions The war department will not grant blanket exemptions for any industry and nearly every industry seeks relief
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
UN Associated Devas
Washington, D. C
Fallowe
War Department
Germany Wages War Through Epidemic Plots Revealed
Reports from Christiania describe Baron von Rosen a Swedish nobleman alleged German agent who planned to spread disease through poisoned sugar and explosive pencils. Seized items include bacilli cultures labeled mouth wash and other deadly devices. Norwegian authorities released him, sparking criticism of wartime security lapses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hartling
Christiania
Bargere
Baron von Rosen
Von Roden + nel
Norway
Vor Trosen
Nash
Finland
Haron Son Rosen
Fight Germany in Air Promises Lifted Across Nations
Allied aviation leaders meeting in Washington vow to strike Germany through the air. Officials state 74,800 aviators will join American forces to prevent German air resistance and to pressure enemy air capabilities.
Likely guards strength report from naval department
May 26 report notes total present strength of the Naval Guard is about 41 officers with one in a federal salary position. An optical table for future wear department data dated May 22 shows Keough men to be taunted to meet totals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Goethals Spearheads Steel Ship Plant Takeoff
May 24 dispatch notes Maj. Gen. Goethals rallying steel workers to a rapid build program across the Newark River. The new American Brifice plant will produce 5,000 to 8,000 ton steel ships daily within six months, moving toward a thousand 3,000 ton ships yearly. Government aims include steel ships and power, with wood ship plans fading as steel takes precedence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Unitea Presa
New York
George W. Goethals
Stee
United States
Sters
Sttipes
America
News York
Goethals
Newark
American Brifice Company
United States Stock Corporation
Goethal
Fis Te Goethaln
Scioethals
Farrel
United States ‘Corporation
Also Mentioned on This Page
Royal Vising
Royal Naval Air Service
Roppers Ame Slam
Great Britain
Preany
Kent
Unis
Evewies
Chemin Des Dames
Orrowres
Avetrin
Trailan
Sint
Gentral Cadorna
Mons
Detling Tragea
Lelaw
Ture Coumiaim
Carsead
Cay Associated Proas
Minnesoriic
George M. Reynolda
Congress
Revnglda
American Iniitvaty
Bankine
Sheta
Government
Secisitat
Kaiser
Davidson
Fevate
CION
Federal Reserve Hanks
Jen Dollace Keak iv
Orane
Herbert Colver
Uch
Adisdee
Uembern
Arracal of
Ors
Vrees
Statie
Te Cove
Aero Mah
Anerica
Affaar
Ihe Io Organimtians
Warhington
Alan F
Aeracine Entente
Sities
Mir
Hasle
Aera
Akers
Perecert
Owe
Rene Rig
Nhiswepaper
Ver
Gortrals
Ting
Roblem
Shel Oien
Wicely
Nice
Representatose
Prmperar
Activitier
Mitzcerahli
Howse
Renete
Tso Speabers
Kerala
Gretiain’ Lermren
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!