Existence in Danger Amid Austrian Famine and War
Internal Austrian conditions worsen as famine threatens existence and outbreaks rise in Galicia. Baron Burian and the emperor travel to German HQ to discuss a military and commercial alliance with Germany and Hungary. Meanwhile British and French gains push near Kemmel and Mont Kemmel, with heavy artillery and renewed battles on the Somme and in Flanders. Austro-Hungarian fronts report continued fighting and limited footholds as Allied pressures mount.
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Baron Burian
Germany
Gary
Galicia
Dino
Mont Kommelndi
Flanders
Picardy
Uch
Kemmel
Pune
Thu A
Ing
Ypron
Cot Det Orso
Lake Gardiy
Trent
Alliance sought extends Austro German alliance in Austria Tyrol
A dispatch from Storsing Austeli to the Wass sirehe Zeitung of Berlin notes that resolutions in favor of extending Austro German alliances were adopted by Congress of Goria in the Austrian Tyrol. The reports urge closer military cooperation and the establishment of Austrian German institutions and a constitutional framework. The message also mentions promoting savings through War Savings Stamps.
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Auberlu
Germany
Congress of
Goria
Austrian
Tyrol
Storsing
Austeli
Sirehe Zeitung
Berlin
Austria
Paris Reports Hot Artillery Fighting
Paris reports intense artillery fighting on both sides along the Picardy front with heavy shelling and river activity. Official statements describe ongoing bombardments as Allied and opposing forces clash near river positions.
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Paris
Horrific Italian Prisoner Abuse Reported in Austria
A dispatch from Raine to the ally embassy details Italian prisoners in Austria facing brutal treatment. Prisoners are stripped, denied food, and left wounded without care, with many dying from hunger and tuberculosis as exchanges occur with Austrian captives.
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Armou
Pieor Beier
Shaner
Washington
Austela
Raine
Auys
Uikmteh Sya
Tallan Amps
Maly
Austria
Probe delayed by Baker Borglum claims probe delays
A letter from Gutson Tharglim accuses the war department and Secretary Baker of hindering an investigation into misconduct in aircraft production. He says he betrayed the President and demands a full inquiry by the entire aviation program committee. The owner details the obstruction and cites wartime pressures.
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Washington
Wilson
Gutson Tharglim
Ube
War Department
Baker
Billiard Tables Flow to London YMCA
The Young Men's Christian Association launched a citywide appeal for billiard tables. By May 800 tables had arrived at Headquarters and more continued to come in. A skating rink was repurposed to store the donated tables as they arrived.
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London
Young, Men's Christian Association
Agreement Reached On Youths Draft Exemption Provisions
Senate and House leaders reached a complex accord on the draft of a selective service bill. The deal extends the law to youths finishing high school and sets exemptions for divinity and theological students only if already enrolled, with new registrations required for those entering school after passage.
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Washington
Congress
Senate
House
Vonfapons
Hindenburg Report Alleges Death Sparks German Claims
British field reports from the western front relay prisoners saying General von Hindenburg is dead and the failed German offensive blamed on his demise. The Daily Express notes the assertion as part of ongoing war coverage despite unclear confirmation.
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London
Voul Undontis
Daily Express
von Mackannon
Aacmen
Tadenbirg
Dowager Empress and Dukes Reported in German Hands
Berlin banks note big deposits and growing savings in January. The Berlin savings banks recorded 82 million marks deposited in January, lifting total deposits to 940 million marks, per Lagoblati.
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Ind Srand
New York
Berlin
Lagoblati
Yankees Impress Londoners with American Troops Parade
London May 1 American troops in full dress parade through the British capital on Saturday drew high praise from leading papers. The Evening Post lauds their bearing and fighting spirit, calling them an infernally capable lot, while the Morning Post notes the American effort is tipping the scales in their favor.
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London
Sprvaston
Satunday
Weiler
Morning Post
War Savings and Thrift Stamps urged for youth
The text promotes purchasing War Savings Stamps and Thrift Stamps to build a savings habit in youth, stressing national effort and future prosperity as Uncle Sam prioritizes a stronger, independent people amid ongoing wars. It links prudent saving with national duty and coming strength.
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Sam
Miss Darm Expert on Finger Prints
Marie Dahm twenty two years old is named among the navy s leading fingerprint experts. She is the second woman to enter this branch of government service and the first in New York state to join the naval reserve.
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Es Marie Dahm
Navy
New York State
Naval Reserve
U boats Losing Ground in Allied Ship Sinkings
Paris May 13 The German submarine campaign shows declining effectiveness according to Georges Leygues minister of marine who told the naval committees that sinkings in the first quarter of 1918 exceeded enemy submarine construction. Officials note recent figures reveal reductions in Allied shipping losses and emphasize diminishing submarine output as supply erodes.
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Pye Bannard
Paris
Georges Leygues
Chamber of Deputies
Minigier Leggins
von Cayette
Gorin
Marin
Chetuilutster
Italians Repulse Austrian Troops at Monte Corno
Italian forces repelled an Austro Hungarian attack on Monte Corno, retaken by Italians, with heavy losses to the enemy. The event follows ongoing hostilities reported from Rome.
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Rome
Monte Corno
Names of Ohio servicemen listed in casualty report
Washington May 13 the casualty list for the first day shows 1 killed in action 4 died of wounds 2 died of accident 1 died of disease 1 other causes 12 wounded severely 1 wounded lightly 1 missing. The names include Sergeant Lewis W Sagle Zanesville wounded severely Sergeant Thomas A Carrol Cineta wat Private Tira S Cyestle Ale ger 0 5 wounded slightly Sergeant Newton Waters Elyria 0 Pelvutes Willan Bartles Waterley Gall 1 Clymer Rawson Victor J Kusk Bust Liberty Ondans BL Kristol and Herbert Leeel of Colinas sant Ifurey D Wolf Circleville.
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Washington
Ohio
New Government Unpopular With People At Kiev Amsterdam
A scrambled report notes discontent with the new government in Kiev and Amsterdam amid unclear details. It mentions mass attitudes, order, and the arrival of three peace delegates in Kiev as reported by an unfamiliar source.
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Amsterdam
Bley
Marine Corps lists eighteen casualties
By Arseclitist Prem for The Manner Washington May 16 a marine corps list contains 18 names released by the Navy Department. Seventeen are reported wounded slightly and one is missing in action.
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Washington
Marine Corps
Usk
Navy Department
British Ambassadors Say Ottawa Plan Delays U.S. Army Use
Lord Reading disputes Ottawa reports that the American army will not be used in France until fully built up. He cautions British war cabinet knowledge, notes conflicting strategic views on when to deploy U.S. troops, and hints a major counteroffensive may follow full mobilization, with the outcome awaited on the war front.
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Lord Reading
Ottawa
France
Ottaway
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