Peasants Ruin Ukraine Crops Over German Occupation
An Associated Press report notes growing German difficulties in occupied Russian lands. Peasants in Ukraine resist by destroying crops to deny feed to German forces, while a new Ukrainian government appears aligned with the Central Powers. Berlin claims Sebistopol seized but offers few details.
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Associated Press
Germany
Austria-Hungary
Berlin
Sebistopol
Crimea
Dombruwa
Russia
Ukraine
Russians Resist Germans In Occupied Lands Amid Requisitions
Moscow dispatch reports German brutality in occupied territories provoking resistance. In an icy village residents fought three days with guns before armored cars subdued them. Minsk authorities deport able-bodied residents to Germany. escapees are shot. Cities become armed camps with patrols and machine guns.
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Moscow
Vladivostok
Germmany
Germains
Minsk
Germany
Strife in Dombrowsa Coal Fields Shakes Eastern Poland
Cracow dispatch reports the strike in the Dombrowsa coal fields as the largest and most serious since Austrian occupation of Poland. It began in April and spread rapidly to all mines in the district. Austrian authorities tried suppression but failed, leading to suspension of all passenger traffic in the territory.
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Zurich
Dombrowsa
Russia
Poles May Be Expelled For German Colonies
Associated Press dispatch from Amsterdam reports a German wartime article urging expulsion of Poles from former Russian lands to make room for German refugees. The piece frames the move as a political economic maneuver, not a moral issue, to reorganize conquered territories for German benefit. In London a May dispatch notes Finnish interest in a monarchy with a German prince favored by the Svenska Tidenningen, the peasant party organ.
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Associated Press
Amstishdam
Germany
Old
Russia
Finland
London
Copenhagen
Svenska Toiningen
Peasant Party
Hero Lieutenant Dies After Heroic Stand in Picardy
Lieutenant John David of Dillon South Carolina led men against a German force in Picardy. He killed seven enemy soldiers with a pistol and charged a new group before being surrounded and killed. His father Dr J H David serves as commissioner of internal revenue in Washington.
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Dillon
Picardy
David
J.H. David
Internal Revenue
Washington
West Texas drought sections get heavy as rains fall
West Texas drought relief arrives as general rains sweep 15 counties with deadened cattle ranges revived. From Fredericksburg to Del Rio and as far as Alamito to Hamlin, rain promises to green pastures within days, easing long drought hardships and stopping further cattle shipments.
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West Texas
San Angelo
Tex
Catetle Ranges
Conche County
Catre
San Antonio and Surrounding Areas Weather Forecast
Unsettled tonight with rain possible in San Antonio and vicinity. Temperatures vary by city with clear to partly cloudy conditions and southwest to west winds expected. Saturday outlooks suggest clearing in many areas though some locales report cloudy skies and mild temperatures.
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San Antonio
ST. Louis
Nighast
Chicago
Kansas City
New York
Washington
War may last long, says Robertson in London
General Sir William Robertson, former chief of the general staff, warned in London that the war could endure for a long time. He blamed earlier unpreparedness for the current difficulties but stated Britain has no wish to be bankrupt and will see the effort through.
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London
William R. Robertson
Sir William
German Boasts Disappleais London On War Outlook
May 3 London reports a lull after the Ypres defeat with German experts shelving plans for a Sedan like strike. They warn Ypres remains strong and that Britain fought stubbornly while Germany may abandon Ypres. London notes Robertson cautions a long war and America’s intervention hinges on potential outcomes. The Times cites no mediation offer from the pope and says any peace move must come from Germany.
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Ottawa
Ypres
Ihe
William Robertson
Lendoty
America
Germany
the Times
Washington
Foch Optimistic Feedback From West Front Report
Paris reports General Foch's optimism across the western fronts following Italian adhesion. Marcel Mutin cites the allied commander as very confident, while Clemenceau confirms satisfaction after the Supreme War Council meeting. A military critic also notes renewed spirit among officers and troops after Kemmel Hill.
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Paris
Genera Woch
Marcel Mutin
Echo de Paris
Mutin
Clemenceau
Supreme War Council
Abbeville
Jpins
Foch
Burleson Accused in Senate Letter Over Pneumatic Tubes
Postmaster General Burleson is charged in a Senate letter from Senators Bankhead Hardwick and Weeks with making untrue statements and trying to influence senators about the Federal purchase of pneumatic tube systems. The three senators sit on a joint commission that had recommended the purchase. Burleson opposed it. The letter cites numerous misstatements in his briefs and accuses him of ignoring department officials and suppressing information.
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Washington, D. C
Burleson
Senate
Bankhead
Alabama
Hardwick
Weeks of
Mass
German says American prisoners receive same treatment as others
In response to a State Department inquiry via Spain, Berlin stated that American POWs are treated like prisoners of other nationalities in Germany, confirming parity in treatment.
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Wasuilngtuon
May
State
Department
Germany
Baker Seeks 15 Billion for Army Programs
Secretary Baker and aides presented detailed army budget estimates to the House military committee on May 3 in Washington. The request totals about 15 billion dollars for the immediate war program, with major increases in the ordnance bureau and the quartermaster general's department. He blamed slow contractor performance for the airplane program and praised the Liberty motor as a growing success. Hearings resume Monday as the committee aims to report the measure to the House next week.
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Washington, D.C
Army Service
House Military Committee
Baker
Ordnance Bureau
Quartermaster General
Liberty
Europe
House
Daniels
Navy
Senate Naval Committee
Addresses of men named on casualty lists printed
Washington May 3 The War Department resumed publication of home addresses for men on casualty lists. The change aims to avoid aiding the enemy while keeping public informed. Today's list includes 88 names with 18 killed in action and 58 wounded slightly or missing. Notable others include Lieutenants Thomas I Mooney Dinsmore Gly and Louis M dens.
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Washington
LD. C
War Department
Baker
Congress
Committee On Public Information
Wilson Ninsele
Department
Committee of Public Information
Adjutant General’s Office
Germany
Pershing
Gentral Pershing
France
Thomas I. Mooney
San Antonio
Tex
Dinsmore Gly
Chicaro
Louis M. Dens
Cabool
Mooney
Fh. J Mooney
Hays Street
Texas
Dens
Connecticut
Massachusetts
New York
Allies In Complete Accord At Inter Allied Marine Council
Washington May 3 official dispatch reports the inter allied council of marine transport in Paris reached decisions on tonnage and importations. The proceedings affirm the complete accord of the allies and continued cooperation on critical shipping matters.
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Wash
Gton
D. C
Inter-Allied Council of Marine Transport
Paris
Roads Show Losses Of Hundred Million Under U S Control
The Interstate Commerce Commission release shows 114 American railroads posted a net operating loss of 141.5 million for January to March under government control, despite higher total revenues of 726.0 million and a March net income of 60.6 million. Officials caution the March report is incomplete and weather and traffic affected results.
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Washington, D.C
Interstate Commerce Commission
Railroad Administration
Commission
Montana orders ban on German in schools and mandatory work
The Montana State Council of Defense enacts sweeping measures prohibiting German in pulpits and in public and private schools with German texts banned from libraries. All able-bodied men must work at least five days weekly or face arrest for vagrancy. Authorities pledge stiff action against sedition and antiwar activity. Governor Stewart backs firm enforcement. Also, an American, William Pedler, was sentenced in Dublin to four months for drilling men at night and is to be deported after serving the term.
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Mont
Mas
State Council of Defense
Montana
Council of Defense
John G. Brown
Helena
Sam Y. Stewart
Associated Press
Dublin
Wilam Pedler
Pedler Deborted
McAndrew Named Chief of Staff of American Expeditionary Forces
May reports from Washington show Maj. Gen. James W. McAndrew appointed chief of staff of the American Expeditionary Forces with Brig. Gen. James G. Harbord moving to field command. The reshuffle aims to strengthen frontline leadership and accelerate coordination with combat troops.
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Whette
France
Janes W. McAndrew
James G. Harbord
General Pershing
Pershing
Iho
Leavunwortit
Ken
Maya
James W. McAndrew
American Expeditionary Forces
United States Army Service School
Fort Leavenworth
Janey Uearbord
McAndrews
May Expect Showers Across Region After Unsettled Weather
Atmospheric conditions remain unsettled with showery days ahead. Major Alen Buell reports rainfall totals across Texas, including 1.48 inches at Del Rio and 0.1 inches at San Antonio, with heavier rains in drought areas and scattered amounts from Abilene to Austin.
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Weather Bureau
San Antonio
San Antonino
Browneville
del Rio
Boeing
Abilene
Eofan da Alice
Whalforias
Uonde
Brenham
Brownwood
Cuere
Laling
Bgalinger
Clarendon
Austin
Ferguson Heads List in Waco Primary Race
Chairman Shurtleff of the state Democratic Executive Committee has received former Governor J E Ferguson’s application to place his name on the primary election ticket. This is the earliest filing date with a month left for candidates to file. A committee meeting on June 10 will pass on all applicants.
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Waco
Tex
Shurtleff
Democratic
J. E. Ferguson
Senate backs higher minimum wheat price in farm bill
Washington May 3 The Senate formally supported raising the government minimum guaranteed price for wheat from 2.20 to 2.50 a bushel in the agricultural appropriation bill and sent the measure back to conference despite House rejection. Louisiana draft calls list 13 3590 men with 6014 white and 7347 Negro enrollees to begin within five days after May 25 for whites and three weeks later for blacks.
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Senate
House
Baton Rough
Louisiana
Mc.Crory
Crowder
Weinsberg Indicted in Federal Loyalty Probe in Missouri
A federal grand jury returned indictments charging 32 defendants with disloyalty in Missouri. Included is Wr. Charles H. Weinsberg, former president of the Missouri branch of the German American Alliance, and 26 members of the LL W W are named among the accused.
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Weinsberg
St, Louis
Charles H. Weinsberg
Missouri
The
German-American Alliance
LLW
Germans repeat lie as prelude to hospital ship attacks
London May 3 The German wireless again alleges American aviators cross to Europe on hospital ships. The dispatch suggests the lie aims to justify torpedoing hospital ships, noting similar German claims against British hospital ships in past. The British admiralty denies American aviators cross on hospital ships.
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London
Murope
Europe
Red Cross
von Hutier
American Ambulance Service
France
Automobile Corps
Air Service
Germans Drive German Weak Point Near Amiens In Somme Fighting
Allied reports say French troops repelled a German push near Amiens and advanced along the Avre River capturing woodlands and taking ground that strengthens the Somme line. British and French positions along the Villers Bretonneux ridge were bolstered as the Allied front held. In other theatres, activity eased with weather improving in Italy and Macedonia, while Palestine saw renewed British gains at Es Salt with over 260 prisoners taken.
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Associated Press
Amiens
Haines
Castel
Petains
Thursdaxus
Avre
Ure Wood
Hangsord
Villers-Bretonneux
Somme
Supremé Inter-Allied War Council
Abbeville
Clamencent
Cieneral Foch
Italy
Macedonia
Traty
He Raims
Palestine
Es-Salt
Jordan
Jericho
Ee Aaa
British Score Slight Gain on Northern Front
British forces report local fighting favoring them near Villers Bretonneux and Villers-Bretonneux area during the Amiens sector action. Raids south of Arras and east of St Venant captured ten prisoners and five machine guns as artillery clashed near Givenchy, Nieppe Forest, Locre, and south of Ypres.
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Villers-Bretonneux
Amiens
War Office
Givenchy
Nieppe Sud Loere
Ypres
Arras
St Venant
Chvenchy
Forest de Nieppe
Locre
War Council Meets at Abbeville With Wartime Leaders
The Supreme Interallied War Council convened in Abbeville chaired by Premier Clemenceau. Attending were Premier David Lloyd George of England Premier Vittorio Orlando of Italy Viscount Milner British secretary of state for war and General Foch commander in chief with continued coverage on the next page.
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Supreme Interallied War Council
Abbeville
Clemenceau
David — Lloyd George
England
Vittoria Orlando
Italy
Viscount Milner
Foch
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