Artillery Duels on the French Front Persist in WWI
Western front artillery duels continue with limited hand to hand fighting near the Meuse and Lorraine, while fronts in the east show reduced activity. Reports claim French advances in the east and German responses denying breakthroughs. Turkey’s operations and Italian-Vienna negotiations hint at broader war tensions as Holland seeks remedies over a sunk vessel.
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Hangel
Russia
Black Sea
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Katwyt
Germany
Rome
Vienna
Italy
Uitimauim
Ktaly
London
German Air Raids Strike Kent and Suffolk Towns
German airmen conducted three daylight raids on England dropping four bombs near Faversham and Sittingbourne and incendiaries at Lowestoft Southwold Wadrow Burnham-on-Crouch Heybridge and Til lingham while zeppelin incursions were believed to hit East Anglia with material damage only.
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England
Kent
Faversham
Sitringbourne
Bagle
Isle of Sheppey
Canterbury
Kant
Delrieved
East Anglia
Lowestoft
Southweld
Wadron
Burnheam
Crouch
Heybridge
Tillingham
Battle in East Delayed Amid Carpathian Mud
Confused garbled report describes a stalled clash on southern Carpathians as both sides rush reinforcements. German forces reportedly dispatchs a large unit to bolster defense while terrain delays decisive action.
Sinking of Dutch Steamer Katwyk Raises Dutch Outrage
Uncertain if a German submarine sank the Dutch steamer Katwyk off the North Hinder Lightship. The vessel carrying grain from Baltimore to the Dutch government was at anchor when sunk, prompting editorials in Dutch newspapers in Rotterdam and The Hague and amid reports four Dutch traders were seized by a German submarine.
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London
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Dresden
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Cumberfland Bay
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Tah Reg
North Hinder
Bolland
Baltimore
Terre Haute election conspiracy prisoners sent to Leavenworth
Indianapolis reports 15 prisoners led by Mayor Dana M. Roberts were marched to Leavenworth after sentencing for election conspiracy. In the jail yard 42 others awaiting transport shouted good-bye and traded jests as they prepared to depart.
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Indianapolis
Dana M. Roberts
Terre Haute
Leavenworth
Trip
Ne Ir
Becker May Get Another Chance
Albany reports that the court of appeals will reverse the murder conviction of Police Lieutenant Becker in the Rosenthal case and order a new trial. The decision is expected within days before the summer recess, with the outcome to shape the case against Garry and Thaw as well. Carranza proclaims victory as news items continue to unfold.
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Albany
Gambier
Herman Rosenthal
Court of Appeals
New Yorks
Supreme Court
Newberger
Garry & Thaw
Justics
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Sucrg
John B. Stanchfield
Thaw
Rescue Work on the F4 at Honolulu Harbor
Heroic efforts to rescue the crew of the American submarine F4 after it sank in Honolulu harbor. The photo shows a diver being lowered into the sea to search for the vessel.
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Honolulu
Im Honerife Harber
Bes Bean
Giant German shell unearthed near Verdun shocks locals
Report describes a massive 42 centimeter German siege shell found in soft dirt near Verdun by British troops. Beside it lies a French 75 millimeter shell and a German 0 millimeter piece, each about three meters in diameter. The large shell is five feet long and weighs nearly a ton.
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Verdun
Tf British
Zeppelins Hit City During Recent Raid
A resident recalls spotting German Zeppelins overhead during the air raid on the city and describes looking out from a roof as trains passed by.
Stage Folk of Yesterday Portraits and Pathos on Broadway
A dated meditation on young actresses exploited by press agents and agencies. It notes the lure of fame after Milwaukee stock or road tours with the Fated Yet Free company Beauty and laments the overemphasis on youth over genuine talent in the dramatic market.
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Broadway
Milwaukee Stock
Beauty
Supreme Court Upholds Leo Frank Death Sentence
The U S Supreme Court held Georgia denied Leo M Frank a federal right in death sentencing for Mary Phagan's murder. The ruling affirms prior denial of habeas corpus and leaves little hope for post verdict relief, with possible a clemency petition later. Attorneys say all legal avenues appear exhausted.
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Washington
United States Supreme Court
Georgia
Leo M. Frank Oo
Mary Phagan
Federal District Court
Frank
Justee Pitmey
Justice Holmes
Hughes
Supreme Court of Georgia
Atlanta
Leo M. Frank
Georgia Prison Commission
Anarchy in Mexico City Allegations Reach Washington
International committee affidavits allege anarchy in Mexico with abuse of foreign residents. Embassies relay confirmations from Mexico City and submit copies to the State Department. Recent affidavits were made public in El Paso after the international agent’s arrival.
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Washington
International Committee of
Mexico City
Mexico
State Department
el Paso
Texas
German air raid targets British trawlers miss
Reports from North Minder say German aviators tried to drop bombs on two British trawlers and fired on them, but the attack failed and no ships were damaged.
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North Minder
Western Air Battles Dwindle On British Front
British Army in France notes winter gloom fading to sunshine and clearer skies. Aerial reconnaissance increases as British and German planes duel over Ypres. Few aircraft are downed and civilians remain largely oblivious amid shell fire and war fatigue.
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France
Mod
Belgium
Diemal
Ypres
Sultan Would Quit If Capital Moved in Constantinople Crisis
A dispatch from Constantinople reports Sultan Mehmed Resad threatening abdication if the capital shifts from Constantinople. Crown Prince Inounsouf attacked Enver Pasha and the Young Turks, accusing their policy of ruin. The sultan said he would resign rather than endure the empire’s misfortunes and would be glad if the crown could succeed him.
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Dede Agratch
Turkey
Europe
Constantinople
Mehmed Recad
Nous Souf
Zzedin
Enver Pasha
Prince Inounsouf
Rumors Swirl Over Democratic Committee Leadership Succession
Gossip centers on who will succeed McCombs as Democratic National Committee chair. Reports say Homer may take over if McCombs resigns, citing temperate courtesy and moderation as commendable traits.
Revolution Threatens China on Shaotung Peninsula
Reports from official circles say Hung Hutz e bands led by Japanese maraud near Tsing Tau with banners reading Vanguard of the army against Yuan Shi Kai. Dr Sun Yat Sen’s rebellion is linked to the upheaval while Sui retired to Tokyo after the revolt was crushed.
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China
Peking
Sum Yat Sen
Tuan Shi Kai
Sui
Tokyo
Manchuria
Shaotung Peninsula
Tsing Tau
Yuan Shi Kai
Fire at Tupelo Destroys Cotton Mill and Tramps Suspected
A cigarette stub discarded by a tramp in a box car is blamed for a Tupelo Cotton Mill blaze that destroyed 2,000 bales of cotton and proved fatal to Mrs. C. C. Puckett near Corinth. Night watchman alerted authorities as workers saved dyeing pliant and the shed burned. Columbus pageant plans loom as Mississippi senior class and Industrial Institute stage May 27 events drawing state visitors.
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Tupelo
Columbus
Mississippi
Industrial Institute and College
South
Meridian Knights of Khorassan Ceremonial Initiates 60
Saladio Temple No 142 hosts a monster ceremonial in Meridian with 60 initiates amid a parade. The event featured the dedication of Meridian's new castle hall by Hon Walter B Richie of Lima Ohio past supreme chancellor of the Knights of Pythias.
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Meridian
Saladio Temple
Knights of
Caxart Released and Rearrested in Mississippi
Aberdeen report states M. W. Cozart secretary treasurer of the Tishomingo Stone company was freed on a 15000 appeal bond after a five year federal sentence. He was rearrested by Deputy Sheriff Crosby on a Coahoma county warrant for obtaining money under false pretenses after paying bond.
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Caxart
Aberdeen
M. W. Cozart
Tishomingo Tle Stone Company
Crosby
Coahoma County
Lave Contract Awarded and Damages Awarded
Lave Contract awarded to W. Clark & Co for 286000 yards of levee work in Issaquena district at 1.59 per cubic yard. The board to issue 100000 in certificates to meet new levee costs. Dr T P Lockwood, 76, longtime Crystal Springs resident, dies at home. Jury awards Coulter 765 in auto damage suit against Y M V Railroad. he sought 2000. Drainage district creation denied by Chancellor McGowan. Reed work begins Columbus report notes 13 miles of finger lines redevelopment.
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W. Clark & Co
Issaquena County
Crystal Springs
T. P. Lockwood
Yasco City
J. C. Coulter
Y. & M. V. Railroad
Coulter
Yasor City
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