Sammies Welcome With Shout Chance to Fight in the Open
American troops in northern France brace for open warfare as German offensives push armies from trenches. Soldiers strip to the waist, abandon heavy baggage, and practice rifle shooting while German mortars and machine guns reshape tactics. Shouts greet the move to open fields as allied lines advance with British and French support amid new warfare styles.
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France
Controle Americain
United States
Engineer seeks site for concrete ship yard in Seattle
United States Shipping Board engineer L W Hubbard discussed a proposed concrete shipyard site with Seattle leaders and business groups at the Butler hotel. The group stressed requirements of 2000 foot water frontage and 1000 foot depth, plus potential for 3000 workers and eight access ways, while tours showed logistics from Duwamish to Lake Washington and local cement and sand supplies.
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L W. Hubbard
United States Shipping Board
Far Bureau
Chamber Oforce and Commercial Club
Tte
Industrial Bureau
Shipbuilding Committee
Building Trades Council
Real Eastate Association
City Council
Butler Hotel
Seattle
Water Front
Duwamish
East Marginalway
West Seattle
Canal
Lake Union
Lake Washington
The Call for Service to the Red Cross in Seattle
A World War II era appeal urges Seattle residents to answer the Red Cross call for service and contribute one day’s pay on Monday May 27. The campaign seeks 500000 dollars in King and Kitsap counties, inviting broad participation across the community.
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the Red Cross
Red Cross
Seattle
King
Kitsap
Arrest bandit suspect after daring murder near Edmonds
William Hartman employed at Admiralty Logging Camp No 2 was arrested by Everett deputy sheriffs at 1 am Thursday and held on suspicion in the murder of John Jaizox. The victim was killed by a masked bandit during a robbery at the camp near Edmonds Wednesday night. Hartman, who left for Silver Lake then returned, gave unclear absences in the woods. Investigators say he was the only camp employee away at the time. Bloodhounds were used and officers canvassed the area as the case continued.
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William Hartman
Admiralty
Everett
John Jaizox
Edmonds
Hartman
No. 2
Silver Lake
Investigtion
Seattle
Probe of Enemy Guns Caches Near New York Postponed
The investigation into alleged secret stores of German rifles and ammunition near New York was adjourned until next Wednesday to secure service on new witnesses. Gustav Lusevig denied knowledge of the cache. Capt. Hans Von Tauscher reportedly offered the munitions for Russian revolutionists, per Ivan Norodny, with a German officer named Mack linked to the storage site at Tauscher's request.
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New York
Attorney General's Office
Gustav Lusevig
Hans von Tauscher
Mme. Gadski
Ivan Norodny
Asiatic Corporation
Mack
Tauscher
Invalided Yanks Return From War
One hundred forty eight sick and wounded Yanks arrived in the United States from the American expeditionary forces during the weekend ending May 3 the surgeon general announced today.
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Washington
Hughes to Aid Gregory in Aircraft Inquiry
President Wilson asks Charles E. Hughes to assist Attorney General Gregory in probing the aircraft situation. The letter states charges of dishonesty should be thoroughly investigated with as little delay as possible so the guilty may be prosecuted promptly.
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Washington
Charles E. Hughes
Wilson
Gregory
Hughes
Wilson Urges Senate Not to Act in Probe
President Wilson renewed his protest against a Senate air craft probe and urged Senator Thompson Kansas to oppose it. He cited the appointment of Charles E. Hughes to assist the Justice Department inquiry and asked opposition to the probe. Buy a War Saving Stamp today.
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Wilson
Senate
Washington
Thompson
Kansas
Chas. Ek. Hughes
Department of Justice
One Day's Pay for Mercy Drive in Seattle
On Mercy Monday May 2, Seattle residents pledge one day's earnings to the Red Cross to support the nationwide drive for the war fund. Drive officials expect broad participation as the day ends.
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Mercy
Seattle
Red Cross
Red Cross Drive Opens Monday With Seven Day Campaign
The Red Cross drives begins Monday and lasts seven days across America. A big parade is planned for 11:30 a.m. next Saturday. The effort supports war funds and nonmember subscriptions. Committees will call for donations and a Mercy Monday day’s pay is requested. Seattle district aims for a $500,000 quota.
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America
Seattle
Red Cross Mercy Monday Drive Aims Aid for United States
Seattle mobilizes a seven day Red Cross fundraising drive starting May 20 to swell the national war relief fund. Thousands of workers are sought including 10 000 women to parade with Camp Lewis units and naval bases, wearing uniforms or white apparel to maintain uniformity.
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America
Seattle
Mercy Monday
Red Cross
Camp Lewis
Sound
Russia Threatens Mobilization Over Brest Litovsk Clash
Washington dispatch reports Russia has declared it is compelled to mobilize all forces to defend against Germany in the wake of Germany’s breach of the Brest Litovsk peace. The Soviet note cites Ukrainian difficulties and Teuton actions in Finland and demands a clear answer on whether Brest remains in effect and why German troops continue in Russia.
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Washington
Russia
Germany
Brest-Litovsk
Ukraine
Finland
Rada
Soviet Republic
Austro German Leaders Open Treaty Talks in Berlin
Count Von Hertling German chancellor and Dr Richard Von Kuehlmann along with Austrian officials Gratz and Ruder arrived in Berlin to negotiate the Austro German treaty called the union of arms It covers political economic and military arrangements and will last twenty five years with preliminary discussions having occurred at the conference with the Emperor Karl and the Kaber.
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Zurich
Count von Hertling
Richard von Kuehlmann
Herr Gratz
Herr Ruder
Berlin
the Kabeer
Karl
Socialists to Restate War Attitude
In Terre Haute Indiana on May 16 a new statement of the socialist war attitude will be formulated at a meeting of socialist leaders. Eugene V. Dobbs announced the move hoping a reunited party split over war issues would result.
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Terre Haute
Ind
America
United States
Eugene V. Dobbs
Italians Repel Hand to Hand Attacks at Monte Aspino
Vienna reports say reconnoitering thrusts between the Brenta and Piave were repulsed. Italian detachments reportedly entered two Austrian positions around Monte Aspino, killing part of the garrison and taking a few prisoners as others fled.
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Vienna
London
Brenta
Piave
Monte Aspine
Monte Pertlea
Rome
Monte Aspino
Italian War Office
Teuton paper raps emperors in non parliamentary action
Amsterdam May 16 The Berlin Tageblatt in copies received here today says the new Austro German alliance shows displeasure at the Kaiser and Emperor Karl for making important treaties without consulting the people’s representatives and as evidence of non parliamentary action.
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Amsterdam
Berlin
Austria Loses Warship in Daring Action
Rome May 16 An Italian warship penetrated Pola harbor Tuesday and torpedoed an Austrian battleship of the Viribus Unis type. The vessel was reported sunk and its loss confirmed by officials today.
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Austria
Rome
Pola
President to Launch U S Red Cross Drive
President Wilson will start a U S Red Cross drive during a week end rest from war work. He will depart for New York tomorrow to visit friends, review a Red Cross parade on Saturday, and open the drive that night at the Metropolitan.
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Washington
Wilson
Red Cross
New York
Metropolitan
Western Front Pounded By Allied German Artillery
London reports intensive artillery exchanges along the western front with activity in the Somme Ancre valley east of Arras and the northern front. Haig notes a trench raid near Gavrelle capturing a few prisoners. Paris confirms artillery fire in the Hatlies Castell sector near Amiens and a raid west of Montdidier.
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London
Field Marshal Haig
Somme Ancre
Arras
Gavrelle
Paris
Hatlies-Castell
Amiens
French War Office
Montdidier
Hun Army Readies for Battle on Western Front
1 200 000 German troops are described as ready for a coming offensive with 1 500 000 in line and 960 000 in reserve. The report notes patching of the army, quiet front, air patrols, and Allied observers watching for movement as Strelets jockey for advantageous positions. An American veteran reflects on American air power and longing for U S planes.
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William Philip Simms
France
Hindenburg
Kemmel
Morlancourt
Corbie
Arras
Staazelle
Berlin Reichstag quote on Flanders coast impact
In Berlin dispatches, conservative Reichstag member Herr Von Boehlendorff says the German economy, reliant on access to world markets, would be impossible without the Flanders coast. The remark comes as tensions rise in Amsterdam reporting on May 16.
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Amsterdam
Flanders
Herr von Boehlendorff
Berlin
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Red Cross Drive
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