U-Boat Threat to U.S. Shipping and Navy Measures
The piece analyzes the feasibility of German U-boats operating across the Atlantic from possible bases in the Gulf of Mexico or Canada. It discusses suspected mother ships, fuel supply subs, and bases in Maine, Northern Canada, and Mexico, noting limited evidence and Navy confidence in countermeasures. It also recalls the Smith torpedo boat destroyer’s specs.
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South Atlantic
Mexico
Gulf of Mexico
Maine
Canada
Germany
United States
Stomach Digestents Fail to Aid Early Indigestion
The article warns against indiscriminate use of artificial digestents and other drugs for stomach issues. It advises avoiding excess acidity and suggests bisulated magnesia as a safe antacid to neutralize stomach acidity after meals, relieving heartburn and indigestion.
San Antonio Tax Notice Urges Prompt Payment
Taxpayers in San Antonio are urged to pay fiscal year 1916 taxes promptly to avoid six percent interest and two percent monthly penalties for five months, with a final due date of May 31, 1917. Commissioner J. F. Garland signs the notice.
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San Antonio
Tex
French Strike Fault Line Front in Western Offensive
Paris reports a major French offensive across a 150 mile front from Switzerland to the sea as German counterattacks around Ailles Courcy and Le Catelet are repulsed. Generals Nievelle and Nivelle drive a wedge toward Laon Rheims with heavy German losses and strategic gains along the La Fere Ver dun axis.
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Somme
Switzerland
Epehy
le Catelet
Cambrai
Paris
Nievelle
Ailles
Laon
Nivelle
Courcey
Rheims
Soissons
Channel
la Fere
Verdun
Hindenburg
One of World's Greatest Battles Rages on River Aisne
Allied and German forces clash in a major offensive along the Aisne and Champagne fronts. German headquarters report heavy fighting near Loivre Berry au Bac Craonnelle and Brimont ridge, with hundreds of French prisoners and advancing lines toward Rheims.
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Berlin
London
Aisne
Loivre
Berry-au-Bac
Craonnelle
Brimont
Rheims
Bemmericourt
Marne
French Open Major Offensive From Soissons To Rheims
The French launch a large offensive on a 25 mile front from Soissons to Rheims with heavy artillery preparation. German counterattacks at Sapigeul and Godot test the Allied plans as French infantry push forward in the early morning, driving back German positions despite stiff resistance.
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Paris
Soissons
Rheims
Sapigeul
Godot
Sheriff Tobin Denies Receiving Five Thousand In Bond Sale
The Light asserts no ad money changed hands in the city bonds sale. It states Sheriff Tobin received no payment, and that no individual or agency profited improperly. The Continental and Commercial National Bank of Chicago bought the bonds and acted in accordance with legitimate procedure.
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John Tobin
Continental and Commercial National Bank of Chicago
Light In Justice
Sheriff Tobin
British and French Smash German Line at Same Instant
United Press reports a massive Franco British offensive across nearly 170 miles. Nivelle and Haig coordinate blows along the Aisne from Soissons to Rheims, with ten thousand prisoners and large supplies captured. Lens La Fere St Quentin Cambrai and Laon areas are heavily pressured as the Hindenburg line nears collapse.
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United S Press
London
Laon
Nivelle
Aisne
Germains
Marne
Soissons
Rheims
Berry Au-Bac
Haig
Lens
Cambrai
St. Quentin
Hindenburg
la Fere
Touth
British Take 14 000 Prisoners Near Epehy In April Advance
British forces report a new push near Epehy with over 14 000 prisoners captured since April 9 and 194 guns seized. Heavy rain hampers further operations, and no other major news is noted by the war office.
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London
Epehy
War Office
France
French Smash Forward as Great Offensive Continues
Paris reports the French have organized gains from the first smash of the offensive and repelled strong counter-attacks between Soissons and Rheims. German attackers suffered heavy losses in the Ailles and Courcy area as thousands of Parisian youths of the 1917 class left for active service.
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United Press
Paris
Soissons
Rheims
Ailles
Courcy
British onslaught shatters German divisions in France
The British say about half a dozen of Germany's top divisions were broken in France as they repelled counterattacks. The Bavarian and Prussian units suffered heavy losses in the April fighting described by correspondents.
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Associated Press
France
London
Germany
British German Front Tactics At Lagnicourt And Lens
Reports describe British relief for worn guard divisions as Canadians helped rout German guards at Lagnicourt. German losses include 1500 dead and 400 prisoners after wire entanglements halted their advance. Lens remains under pressure with mines and explosions in the outskirts, while Irish troops boast of past successes in No Man’s Land.
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Hindenburg Line
Marne
Kamerad
Somme
Lens
Arras
No Man’s Land
Red Cross Benefit Targeted At Cowmen’s Roundup
The Lucille Mul hall roundup and cowmens' picnic on Bowen's Island May 2 to 6 will dedicate most of the last day's receipts to the Red Cross. An emergency tent with a surgeon and nurses will be on site, and a first aid tent is standard due to frequent injuries.
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Red Cross
Lucille Mulhall
Bowen's Island
William Aubrey
Red Cross Entertainment Committee
Homer Wilson
Southwest ropers gather for busting and roping contests
Expert ropers and cowmen from across the Southwest attend a showcase with lariat twirling tossing and speed contests. A relay race and other novelty events are featured as part of the program.
Grove's Tonic Stresses Quinine Iron Benefits
An advertisement extols Grove's Tonic as a valuable general tonic with well known quinine and iron. It promotes its health benefits and claims Grove's delivers a reliable blend for vitality and strength.
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Grove
Advance in miners' wages reported for four states
A tentative agreement to raise wages for 225,000 miners in Ohio Indiana Montana and Western Pennsylvania by about 20 percent at the end of the current contract was disclosed today by a sub committee of operators and employes from four states.
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New York
Ohio
Indiana
Minoi
Pennsylvania
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