Germans Fight Hard For Lens Morales Funeral
German forces launch heavy counterattacks under Crown Prince Ruprecht of Bavaria to slow British advances along the Drocourt Queant line. Priority is to protect the Nor thern France coal fields and halt Allied pressure, with no decisive outcome yet reported and days expected for clarity.
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Bavaria
Drocourt Queant
France
Eree
Caransie
Ieee Ruggie
British Casualties Lower at Arras Than Somme
Bonar Law told the House of Commons that casualties on the Arras front were fifty to seventy five percent fewer than at the Somme. The report notes the government figures come from Associated Press dated London May 9.
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Associated Preas
London
Russians Break German Line on Romanian Front
Russians on the Romanian front broke German positions northwest of Senne and advanced toward Jenawer, it was officially announced today.
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Senne
Jenawer
Heaviest tax on record proposed by Congress
The May war tax bill crafted by the Ways and Means Committee seeks the largest tax package in U.S. history. It adds new levies and targets coffee and tea roasters and importers with a tax of one cent per hundred for coffee and two cents per pound on tea.
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Associated Press
Washington
Ways and Means Committee
Aerovision
British big expense to fund five hundred million vote
Associated Press reports in London on May 9 that Bonar Law urged the house of commons to approve a five hundred million pound vote of credit. He noted the daily outlay totals about one million four hundred fifty thousand pounds. In Petrograd a government declaration favors a coalition ministry as Berlin reports British attacks continue.
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Associated Press
London
Bonar Law
House of Commons
Petrograd
May
New Mexico Legislature Faces War Fund and Defense Bill
Santa Fe May 6 The state legislature debates finance and defense measures in a special session. A contentious war fund and a substitute for a cavalry defense bill spark clashes between houses as leaders push for emergency financing and authority over state expenditure. The battle centers on control of the war fund and who directs the defense programs amid political tension.
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Santa Fe
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Congress
Legme
New Mexico
British Regain Fresnoy Ground in France
British forces tighten grip near Fresnoy village as German defenders retreat under pressure. Allied advance continues to force a broader front, with fresh reinforcements moving into position along the Somme sector.
Teutons Make Gain In Macedonian Front
German and Bulgarian troops reportedly defeated entente forces in Macedonia near Craonne the first area north of the quarters of a mile. Official statements released today confirm a severe setback for the entente in that sector.
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Presa
Berlin
Macedonia
New Mexico Club-Hoover relief fund to aid Belgium
The New Mexico division of the Rocky Mountain Club Hoover fund will send its first thousand dollars to the National Office in the coming days. The drive gains momentum as Pueblo Day Schools head Mr P T Lonergan leads donations from students and staff. Governor Lindsey proclaims a Belgium Relief Offering Sunday to urge church pledges statewide and pastors to preach on Belgian conditions.
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Rocky Mountain Club
Hoover Fand
Belgium
P. T. Lonergan
Pueblo Day Schools
Lonergan
Lindsey
Company Bords May 9 1917 Guard Memo Carlsbad NM
Company Bords Headquarters Co 1st NM Infantry Carlsbad New Mexico drafts a May 9 1917 guard memorandum. It lists guard commanders sergeants corporals and privates including Hudsburgh McLenathen Dearie Lewis Wheel and notes drills begin eight thirty with morning and afternoon sessions and short rests. New men must sign reports before eight thirty each morning and noncommissioned officers must attend a 10 AM meeting to review absences and drill reports.
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1St. N. M. Infantry
Carlsbad
N. M
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Corace
Hudsburgh
McLenathen
Dearie Lewis
Tibe & Cory
Man Dies From Hip Wound After Shootout At Home Farm
Jean that from hie and finally captur Herroun farm where he wold his life dearly died at Eddy County Hospital Monday night about ten from the effects of the wound in the hip caused by J Tom Cooper's 30-40. When the if called on how to throw down his rifle a 20-30 he amid and what at him be et knocking the sight from Hewitt's rifle and the pieces of the sights ranging up to the left ear or check which made a painful wound although not dangerous. Deputy Cooper fired a C-40 winches ter at close range hitting him in the hip The physician with the whock killed him. The funeral took place this forenoon at the Spanish American cemetery The body was prepared at Thorne's undertaking parlor His wife was allowed to attend the funeral Morales was a fing appear ins aman and would now be alive were It not for too much hooxe.
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Hie
Herroun Farm
Eddy County Hospital
J. Tom Cooper
Theiff
Hewitt
Cooper
Thorne
Morales
Philadelphia Honors French Delegation Visit
Philadelphia hosted a French commission with a noon reception and a two afternoon departure for New York. The University of Pennsylvania conferred an honorary Doctor of Laws. The Vivini party toured Independence Hall, Carpenter’s Hall, the cradle of liberty, and Franklin’s statue.
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New York
University of Pennsylvania
Pendence Hall
Cradle of Liberty
Carpenter's Hall
Continental Congress
Franklin
Vian Delighted With Americans Visit Reflects Western Welcome
The Associated Press reports Vivian, with a French war commission, noting a warm midwestern reception amid a growing resolve against Germany. Commission members say the middle west voice is clear in support of allied aims and unity.
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Vivian
Voice of the Middle
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Germany
Sale of Meat Poultry and Game Restricted Opens Fr
Paris reports after May 15 meat poultry and game sales will be banned on Thursdays and Fridays and slaughterhouses will close from 11 a.m. Thursdays until 6 a.m. Fridays. Authorities warn prices have doubled since the war though supply remains ample.
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Associated Press
Paris
New Attempt to Pass Espionage Bill in Senate Clash
The Associated Press reports May 9 that a Senate bid to use a new cloture rule to push through the administration espionage bill faces strong opposition. Leader Sharp Williams of Mississippi directs the effort amid stiff resistance and calls for reform.
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Ly Associated Press
Washington
Senate
John
Sharp Williams
Micsisepp
Aviators Killed In Newport News Flight Accident
Victor Carlstrom an aviator instructor at the Atlantic Count aeronautical station and Carey B Eppes of Newport News an army student aviator were killed when their aircraft collapsed at an altitude of thirty five hundred feet near Newport News Virginia in May.
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Associated Press
Newport News
Victor Carlstrom
Carey B. Eppes
Thaw Extradition Refused by Pennsylvania Governor
Harrisburg May 9 Governor Brumbaugh rejected New York authorities request to extradite Harry K. Thaw on the assault charge against a Kansas City boy. Thaw is alleged to have whipped the youth severely in the incident.
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Associated Press
Harrisburg
Penn
Brumbaugh
Harry K. Thaw
New York
Kansas City
Weather forecast for May 1917 shows fair conditions
United States weather bulletin predicts a generally fair night with local rains in the North and East. Thursday outlook remains mostly fair with minor showers in eastern areas.
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