Bohem // Italian Line Adds Bohemian Troops On Front
Bohemian troops are aiding Italian forces against Austria and some wear Italian uniforms on the Italian front. Artillery activity reported near Bethune and Lucre sector with usual front lines skirmishes. Prague reports riotous protests against German rule and praise for Wilson and the Entente. American troops near Villers-Bretonneux repulsed a German assault with heavy bombardment. casualties described as rather severe.
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London Mail
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Bohemia
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Wilson
Villers-Bretonneus
City of Athens Hit by French Cruiser Tragedy
An Atlantic fog tragedy off the Delaware coast sank the steamship City of Athens after a collision with a French cruiser. Sixty six died, including passengers marines and crew. several survivors were saved, and wireless operator F J Doherty drowned attempting to send an SOS. Names of believed lost and known survivors are listed.
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Athens
New York
Savannah
Delaware
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F. J. Doherty
Doherty
Harry A. Kelley
Forward
Roosevelt Calls For War On Turkey And Bulgaria
Former President Theodore Roosevelt issues a provocative demand for war against Turkey and Bulgaria. He criticizes the wartime restraint and urges immediate action, citing Armenian massacres as a rationale while noting the United States has not yet declared war on Turkey. Springfield dispatch dated May 2.
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Barbers Strike Citywide for Higher Wages and Shorter Hours
Chicago workers report eight hundred barbers from four hundred shops outside the downtown area staged a Wednesday strike to push for increased pay and reduced working hours, signaling a broad labor action across local barbering.
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Baker Pledges Nation's Manpower for America's War
Secretary Baker prepares to present a broad army expansion plan to Congress based on victory costs and full mobilization. He aims to remove troop limits and push toward 3.2 million or more under arms, with potential to go higher if facilities allow. The administration convenes war councils to accelerate troop movements and ship allocations.
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Telegraph Labor Strike Off by Order of Union President
S J Konenkamp international president of the Commercial Telegraphers union said no strike would be sanctioned while the war labor board seeks a settlement between the men and Western Union and Postal Telegraph. Newcomb Carlton refused to commit to hiring controls and will explain May 8. The war board adjourned to next Wednesday and set a chemical and munition plant committee to review strike risks.
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Troops Endure Two Hour German Bombardment in France
American forces with French support repelled a German bombardment that began at 5 PM and lasted two hours near a difficult front. Hand to hand combat followed as three battalions attacked, five prisoners were taken, and American losses were described as severe while French allies praised the bravery shown under trying conditions.
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Hurley Announces A Larger Shipbuilding Program
Washington reports expansion of the United States shipbuilding program to construct 200 additional wooden vessels of about 4,500 to 4,700 deadweight tons, raising totals to 580 ships either completed, building, or planned. New seagoing tugs will total 100, to support coast traffic as Great Lakes navigation reopens.
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Hide prices fixed on market April 24
Washington reports the war industries board price fixing committee has set maximum prices for packed and country hides at the April 24 level. The schedule covers fifteen prices for May July, aiming to stabilize the raw material market and reduce shoe costs. Government control via import licenses aligns imported with domestic hides, with tanners to be consulted to set fair leather prices for consumers.
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Treasury mulls cut in marine insurance rate for war zone
Washington may trim government marine insurance from 3 to 2 percent on steamers and cargoes in the war zone. Secretary McAdoo will decide shortly after returning Friday.
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Pope to issue peace appeal May 19, officials say
Wireless dispatches from The Hague and Cologne papers claim Pope Benedict XVI will issue a new peace offer May 19. Washington officials view the report as German propaganda and note Berlin reportedly received the news sympathetically. If true, it suggests Germany may fear failure of Western military aims this summer.
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Cologne
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Thousand Saloons In Chicago Close Doors
Chicago reports about 1,000 fewer saloons this year as license applications closed Tuesday night. The city will have roughly 5,000 saloons instead of 6,000 due to Sunday closing high prices and many men drafted, affecting thirsty residents.
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Florence H. Explodes Sinking In Powder Cargo Disaster
Survivors recount the smokeless powder laden steamship Florence H exploding near a French port on April 17. Only 14 crew survived, many burned or trapped as the ship sank in minutes. Captain Butterfield and deck officers perished. Survivors described flames, shattered hatchways, and a chaotic escape before reaching Brest. Eighteen remained in French hospitals.
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