Artillery wipes out first line in France attack
British guns smashed the German line between Croisilles and Bullecourt on May 22, killing or capturing hundreds. About 3,000 Hindenburg line troops vanished as part of two assaults that netted 150 prisoners for the day. German positions near Reinecourt and Hendecourt were left in ruins with strongpoints remaining.
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Associated Press
France
London
Croisilles
Bullecourt
Hindenburg Line
Hindenburg
40Th
Posen
Breslau
Roumania
Queant-Drocourt
Reinecourt
Hendecourt
State Senator Powell Faces Charges in Court
John M. Powell a Second district state senator appeared in domestic relations court and accepted service on two warrants one for a statutory offense and another for contributing to the delinquency of a 16 year old girl. He posted 2500 bond for May 28 and the case involves meetings at a picture show cabaret parties and hotel visits with two other men whose identities are unclear.
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Ciencago
John M. Powell
No Decisions Soon In Anti Trust Suits
Washington May 22 The Supreme Court ordered re arguments Monday in big anti trust suits against United States Steel International Harvester and three other major firms The court will adjourn June 11 and decisions likely a year away Officials said wartime conditions delayed rulings The other cases re argued include United Shoe Machinery Lehigh Valley and Reading railroads and affiliated coal companies the anthracite coal trust
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Washington
Mays
United States Steel Corporation
International Harvester Company
Supreme Court
White
United Shoe Machinery Company
Lehigh Valley
Reading Railroads
Anthracite Coal Trust
Judge urges woman to kill husband in divorce ruling
In Peoria Illinois Judge T N Green grants May Eichhorn a divorce from Dr William K Eichhorn a mechanical dentist and fixes alimony at 8.50 weekly He omits sympathy saying a woman who allows beating could have used a gun and would not be acquitted by a jury The court remarks reflect harsh sentiment toward domestic violence cases.
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Peoria
Ile
T.N Green
May Eichorn
Aha
William KE. Eichhorn
Federal Regulation Proposed to Fix Coal Prices
The federal trade commission urged Congress to regulate the coal industry and fix bituminous coal prices as a public utility. The report blames high costs on insufficient transportation and notes the Supreme Court upheld ICC power to require railroads to provide coal cars. Transportation fixes by ICC and defense council may ease shortages.
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Washington
Federal Trade Commission
Congress
Trade’ Commission
Supreme Court
Interstate Commerce Commission
Illinois Central
Commission
The
Trade Commission
Council of National Defense
Italian Mission to America Reaches Washington
The Italian war commission led by Prince Udine arrives in Washington to meet officials on shipping food exchange rates and to discuss cooperation. Enrico Arlotta, Italian minister of transportation, is already in the capital after preliminary talks. A departmental committee has organized reception and entertainment for the visitors.
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Washington
Italian War Commission
Prince Udine
Kierg Victor Emmanuel
State Department
Enrico Arlotta
Hag
Year In Jail For Capt Rintelen
New York May 22 One year in jail was the sentence for Captain Franz Rintelen of the German navy. David Lama and H B Martin were convicted in federal court of conspiracy to interfere with munitions shipments to the Entente in 1915. Bail set for Rintelen at 25 000, for Jamar 10 000, and for Martin 5 000. Other defendants saw juries disagree or face trials later.
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New York
Franz Rintelen
David Lama
H. B. Martin
Cushman
Mercer County
N. J
Trenton
Rintdlen
Rintelen
Jamar
Martin
Frank Buchanan
H. Robert Fowler
Congress
Hernan Schulteiss
Jacob Taylor
New Guard Units Must Conform to Army Plan
The War Department warned on May 22 against organizing new National Guard units not aligned with the Guard plan approved by President Wilson. The force is currently deficient in artillery signal engineer and other specialized troops relative to infantry. Adjutants general were instructed on the number of units required for each arm of service, with each state held responsible.
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Washington
National Guard
Wilson
War Department
Canadian draft bill ready soon
Ottawa May 22 It appears probable Canada's conscription bill will be introduced in the commons on Friday About 150 000 young unmanned men and dependents not in vital war work there is debate over an age limit of 40 or 43 J C Watters says organized labor will oppose conscription unless Premier Borden convinces leaders the dominion faces destruction Labor delegates will seek a referendum on conscription before passage
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Ottawa
Ont
Canada
Commons
J. C. Watters
Dominion Trades and Labor Union
Washington
Borden
Dominion
Mrs Mooney Bomb Murder Trial Opens in San Francisco
Four talesmen were accepted as jurors with challenges allowed as the Rena Mooney murder trial began. Judge Emmet Seawell presided after Judge Dunne withdrew amid defense prejudice claims. Prosecution challenged any juror who said they would not impose the death penalty.
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San Francisco
Talesmen
Rena Mooney
Emmet Seawell
Santa Rosa
Frank H. Dunne
Fruitless Debate on Espionage Bill Terms
Washington May 22 Conference on the espionage bill adjourned after another day of arguments between senate and house conferees. Disputes remain over newspaper censorship export embargo search warrants and the section authorizing use of the army and navy to protect foreign commerce. House conferees press for a modified censorship provision despite the administration’s withdrawal. Senate members oppose any censorship clause.
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Washington
Senate
House
Illinois eight hour workday bill heads for vote
Springfield May 22 The Carter bill setting an eight hour maximum work day for women in Illinois moves to action in the house on second reading. Private banking interests plan a strong fight as the senate measure to place all private banks under state control and supervision comes up for second reading. Gov Lowden is pressuring to enact the bill in its current form.
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Springfield
Illinois
House
Senate
Lowden
Food laws split by two Senate committees in Washington
The senate delayed food legislation after hours of debate and sent the food survey and dealer licensing bill back to the agriculture committee for redrafting with amendments. A two part approach dividing production and regulation is expected, with production measures likely enacted promptly and regulation facing long debate.
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Washington
Senate
Agriculture Committee
Gore
House
Representative Lever
Cummins
Finance Committee
Iowa Plan for Floating Loan Bonds
Iowa expects to set an example in liberty for sister states after Secretary McAdoo endorsed a plan for county unit subscriptions by the State Bankers association. The plan calls for issuing up to 10,000 in bonds per county across 99 counties, totaling about 11.9 million with Des Moines banks subscribing 2 million instead of 750 thousand.
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Des Moines
Iowa
Liberty
Treasury
McAdoo
State Bankers’ Association
Denver
Treasury Department
Iown Capital
Berlin Faces Potato Shortage and Ration Strictures
Berlin, grappling with a potato shortage, warns it may be impossible to supply five pounds per person this week. Those without full rations will receive cakes. Prof Welcher of Passau suggests Nebuchadnezzar inspired eating, urging use of grapes and forage crops like red clover and alfalfa for food.
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Copenhagen
London
Berlin
Welcher
Passau
Bavaria
Aurora Men Before Cantonment Board
May 22. Mayor James E Warley and former Mayor J M Raymond of Aurora led a delegation to the Illinois cantonment board to locate the Illinois concentration camp at Aurora. This was the first delegation received from Danville, followed by fifty other cities from Cairo to Moline expected to present their claims.
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Chicago
James E. Warley
J. M. Raymond
Aurora
Illnois
Body of Private James Cooper Recovered Section Men Aid
Section men found the drowned body of Private James Cooper of Company B Fifth Illinois Infantry near Louisiana Missouri on May 17. The body was washed ashore, brought to Louisiana, and will be sent to Virginia Illinois for burial on Wednesday.
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Jacksonville
James Cooper
Fifth Illinois Infantry
Louisiana
Burlington
Virginia
Ill
Governor urges Liberty Loan to fund war effort
Illinois Governor Lowden calls on residents to invest in liberty bonds as the nation enters a vast war. He warns victory or defeat will shape freedom for generations, urging citizens to subscribe to the limit of their financial ability to demonstrate resolve and support for the war.
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Lowden
Liberty Loan
Springfield
Ill
Illinois
Balfour Won’t Visit Middle West in Talks with Wilson
President Wilson met Foreign Secretary Balfour at the British mission for 45 minutes to pursue ongoing negotiations. The mission scrapped plans to tour the Midwest, staying in Washington to press talks. They reviewed shipping questions with Denman, Goethals, and J. P. Morgan regarding ship production and potential British firm relations.
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Wasitington
Wilson
Balfour
Mr. Balfour
White Houses
West
Chicago
Middle West
State Department
Commission
Washington
German Front Holds Despite Attack On Arras Front
Berlin reports via London that German forces retained positions on the Arras front except for a demolished trench evacuated as planned during Sunday’s attack across about one and a half miles. Official German army headquarters dispatch issued from Berlin.
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Berlin
London
Arras
Atlanta Fire Destroys Homes Amid Northeast Conflagration
A May 22 blaze in northeastern Atlanta, driven by high winds, swept about 100 city blocks, destroying many fine homes and hundreds of Negro houses. One woman died from shock. damage estimated between 2 and 3 million dollars. Firefighters, aided by neighbors and Red Cross relief, fought the blaze near Decatur and Fort streets as it threatened Ponce de Leon Avenue.
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Atlanta
Peach Tree Street
Ponce de Leon Avenue
Decatur
Fort Streets
Fort
Atlanta Red Cross
Decatur Street
Fort Street
North Avenue
Jackson Street
West End
Skinner Storage Company
Red Cross and Associated Charities
Firefighters Beat Sullen Retreat In City Fire
A major blaze swept through a growing city district as dynamite was used to stop the flames. Firefighters, soldiers, and residents aided by wind drove a spreading fire from Boulevard Place toward North avenue, destroying hundreds of homes while Red Cross volunteers and Associated Charities assisted. Outside aid was declined by Mayor Candler despite three simultaneous fires.
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McPherson
Boulevard Place
Ponce du Leon
Ponce de Leon
Edgewood Avenue
DeCatur Street
Boulevard
Hilliard Street
Edgewood
Prospect Place
North Avenue
Candler
Presbyterians Favor Prohibition and Church Union
The 129th general assembly of the Presbyterian Church US favored nationwide liquor prohibition and union of the northern and southern branches. Prohibition resolution was sent to President Wilson Vice President Marshall and Speaker Clark. A Birmingham southern assembly received the church union resolution.
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Dallas
Tex
Presbyterian Church
North
South
129Th General Assembly
Presbyterian Church of the United States of America
Wilson
Marshall
Clark
General Assembly
The
Presbyterian Church In the
United States
Birmingham
Church Union
State colleges to aid in war burden
A committee appointed by Guy Potter Benton will advance war effort methods among state universities. Members include Edmund J. James, Frank Strong, W. A. Jessup, Albert Ross Hill, and Charles R. Van Hise. First meeting to be held soon in Chicago.
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Urbana
Guy Potter Benton
University of Vermont
Association of State Universities
Edmund J. James
University of Clinais
Frank Strong
University of Kansas
W. A. Jessup
State University of Iowa
Albert Ross Hill
University of Missouri
Charles R. van Hise
University of Wisconsin
Chicago
Surrogates Court Handles Late Joseph H Gate Estate
Notice filed in the surrogates court announces the probate of the estate of Joseph H Gate. The estate is valued at a substantial amount with distribution directed to relatives according to law.
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Joseph H Gate
Pek
Contracts Set For New Navy Vessels
Secretary Daniels announced that Congress authorized navy vessels have been contracted for except three dreadnoughts and minor craft. Additional destroyers, submarine chasers, 24 sea going tugs, and several submarines are ordered from Newport News, Electric Boat, Lake Torpedo Boat, and navy yards. All will be built on a cost plus ten percent plan to accelerate delivery, with tugs ready in six months, destroyers in 12 to 15 months, and submarines as fast as possible.
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Washington
Congress
Daniels
Department
Eltric Boat Company
Lake ‘Torpedo Boat Company
Navy Yard
Portsmouth
N. Ho Sia
Newport News Sup Building and Drydock Company
Navy Department
Investigation Proposal Seeks New Revenue Sources
Washington lawmakers consider a tariff commission probe into extra revenue options. The measure, proposed by Senator Renton of Iowa, targets corporate withholding and natural resources for potential tax bases and legislative uses.
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Washington
The
Tariff Commission
Adeek Natural
Benestor Renton
Towa
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