German Blame Centred on Chancellor Bethmann Hollweg
Copenhagen reports conservatives and pan-Germans rail against Chancellor Bethmann Hollweg for Germany’s prolonged war. The Deutche Tages Zeitung blames delays in mobilization on Nier policy and cites Marne losses, while critics compare him to Bismarck and call for his retirement.
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Copenhagen
Bethmann-Hollweg
Deutche Tages Zeitung
Nier
Marne
Tages Zeitung
Ruthles
Mageball von Hoetsendorf
Bismark
Engineers to France Recruit 7 000 to 12 000 railway men
The AP reports plans to recruit seven to twelve thousand expert railway workers for nine new volunteer army engineer regiments to be sent to France at the earliest moment to repair and build vital railroad lines in the push against the German front. Regular army engineer offices will organize and command the regiments.
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Associated Press
Washington
France
Steps Taken for Merchant Fleet
The report indicates Congress will be asked to approve as much as one billion dollars to build a great American merchant fleet. The plan would require canceling existing steel-mill contracts with private buyers and paying damages where needed. Government would construct wooden vessels over two years.
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Associated Press
Washington
Congress
Bull
France Receives One Hundred Million Dollar U S Loan
The United States lends France 100 million dollars to cover May expenses. The transfer was made by Secretary McAdoo to French Ambassador Jusserand via a treasury warrant.
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Associated Press
Washington
France
United States
McAdoo
Jusserand
Treasury
Germans Reclaim Fresnoy Officially Announced
Berlin reports that the Germans have recaptured Fresnoy with an official announcement confirming the military development.
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Associated Press
Berlin
May
Fresnoy
Greek Steamship Partheon Sunk After Submarine Attack
New York May 8 The Greek steamship Partheon which left New York April fourteen for Havre was sunk by a German submarine with a loss of four million dollars in vessel and cargo according to a dispatch from the owners today.
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Associated Press
New York
Partheon
Havre
Recruits Arrive for Company B Amid Patriotism
Captain Dean reports the mail car delivered new recruits for Company B from Loving ton Knowles dom Pearce Melcy Robison Frank Wright B Ham Ham Wheeler a BP Windsor and others. He says recruitment is strong with plenty of volunteers and no fealty issues, praising patriotism and readiness to answer the national call.
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Lovington
Frost Strikes Artesia Affects 140 Acre Sheep Ranch
Frost damages orchards and crops near Artesia hitting a 140 acre grazing area. Sheep losses reported with many lambs dying while some flocks are being protected. Local residents John Rackley Audie Lusk and others moved between ranches. families expect a slow recovery.
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George Adams
Artesia
George
Mr. Adams
Unseasonably Cold Weather Persists in Local Section
The third day of unusually cold conditions continues in this section with no relief yet in sight. Forecasters warn of ongoing chilly winds and frosty mornings affecting residents and daily routines.
Wheat Crop In Deplorable Shape Warns of Shortage
Washington reports the worst wheat crop condition since 1904 as government data show a 742 percent normal May condition. The winter crop is forecast at 356,150,000 bushels on 27.6 million acres to be harvested. May wheat trades at 3.00 per bushel, the highest on record, with July futures up to 2.33.
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Associated Press
Washington
Department of Agriculture
Chicago
Fire destroys ten buildings in Eureka Springs Ark
A late afternoon blaze in Eureka SpringsArk damaged ten structures including nine residences and an art studio. The fire started from a faulty flue and caused injuries to several firefighters though none seriously. Residents J W Bates of Dick, Willard and Les Ba were narrowly saved with Bates losing his wardrobe. A newborn arrived May 1 to Mr and Mrs Tally of Carlabad. multiple locals, visitors and officials moved through the town as snow and frost affected nearby plains.
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Eureka Springs
Ark
J. W. Bates
Willard
Les Ba
Navy investigates Manitowoc and other ATC vessels
The government probes the Manitowoc steamer and other American Trans Atlantic company ships suspected of carrying supplies to German submarines in the Atlantic. Officials disclosed the inquiry at the navy department but gave no details. The ships, flagged in the United States, were held at St Thomas by order of the navy department.
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Associated Press
Washington
Manitowoc
American Trans-Atlantic Company
Atlantic
Navy Department
New York
Boston
St. Thomas
Virgin Islands
Lorder
Young hurricane devastates Lake Arthur exchange building
A young hurricane struck Lake Arthur on Sunday demolishing the telephone company's exchange office and damaging poles and lines. The storm's impact caused other inconveniences to the telephone service as crews assess the damage. T. Cardin, son-in-law of Mr Leonard, died yesterday in Malaga and was buried this afternoon by the Carlybad lodge of Odd Fellows, who traveled to Leonard’s home to comfort relatives and attend the last rites.
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Lake Arthur
Telephone Company
Businessman T N Matthews Leaves Los Angeles for Home
T N Matthews a prominent businessman from Los Angeles California departed for home today after settling all business matters.
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T. N. Matthews
Busicas
Los Angeles
California
Artillery Fight Report From Front Near Vauxaillon
May 8 report from Associated Press describes German counterattacks near Vauxaillon and the Vaucouleurs plateau. The Home Guard drills and recruiting efforts continue as Lt Dusan returns from Pecos with eleven new names. Chas Adamé travels to Artesia for business matters.
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Chas, Adame
Artesia
Knochee Men Report for Duty in Plains Mail Car
McKinley Robison and Jerry Pearce, two stalwart young men from Knochee, reported for duty yesterday by arriving on the plains mail car and reporting at Company B headquarters. The writers express faith in the pair based on long acquaintance.
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McKinley Robison
Jerry Pearce
Knochee
Plains
Company B
McKinley
Jherry
Smith and son visit town as Warren’s eye checked
W. W. Smith and his young son Warren arrive in town with Warren taken to a specialist for a swollen eye. Doctors report the condition not serious and treatable. J. T. Netherton of Texarkana, Texas, travels through en route to Ki Pago.
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W. W. Smith
W. War
Mr. Smith
Warren
J.T. Netherton
Texarkana
Texas
Ki Pago
United States Weather Forecast Forecast Whole Nation
generally cloudy with rain in the south portion and snow in the north portion. the outlook shows temperatures hovering near seasonal norms with wintry mix possible.
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