Russians Split Over Peace Policy in Provisional Government Talks
In Petrograd on May 16, representatives of the council of workmen and soldiers delegates could not accept a proposed fundamental foreign policy principle. The idea sought open pursuit of general peace without annexations or indemnities based on nations’ right to self determination. The provisional government refused, citing no renunciation of April 9 proclamations.
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Associated Press
Petrograd
Council of Workmen's
Germans Advance 2000 Feet on Front
Berlin reports on May 16 that German forces captured trenches on a six hundred metre front east of Aneuville about 2000 feet. The official announcement confirms progress in the sector as troops push forward against Allied positions.
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Associated Press
Berlin
Aneuville
Shake-up in Russian Cabinet Names Milukoff Resigns
May 16 Associated Press reports Paul Milukoff resigns as foreign minister and exits the cabinet. M Lereschtenko becomes foreign minister, while A F Kerensky moves from justice to war and marine minister.
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Associated Preas
Paul N. Milukoff
M. Lereschtenko
Finance
A. F. Kerensky
Justice
Germans Make Night Assault On French Front
Paris May 16 The Associated Press reports a violent battle near Moulin De Laffaux as German forces attack in strength after a night of hard fighting. The official French statement says troops are holding their positions against the assault.
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Associated Press
Paris
Moulin de Laffaux
Weather Forecast: May 16 1917 Clear Tonight and Thursday
The forecast calls for fair weather tonight and Thursday. Highs and winds not specified. The northern northeast portion remains the area mentioned for clearer conditions.
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Coller
Senate Opens Debate On War Budget With Closed Doors
Associated Press reports the Senate moved to discuss the war budget of 3.39 billion dollars with doors closed to the public while the House passed the bill openly during the May 16 session in Washington.
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Senate
Associated Press
Washington, D. C
House
Dynamite Explosion Kills Six Men at Fort Brady
Six men were killed and several others injured when dynamite exploded on a dock at Fort Brady. Authorities suspect a catastrophic blast caused the deaths and injuries.
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Associated Press
Sault Ste Marie
Fort Brady
Ttin
Wheat Prices Drop Amid Regulator Moves
Wheat prices fell seventeen cents to 2.04 a bushel as restrictive regulations were adopted yesterday. The move follows market pressure and affects Chicago trading for September contracts.
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Associated Preas
Chicago
French Army Officials Arrive for Supplies in U S
Washington May 16 Captain Andre Tardien a French army member of the chamber of deputies arrived in the United States with a corps of assistants to coordinate with purchasing agencies of the French government for supplies.
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Associated Press
Washington
Andre Tardien
Chamber of Deputies
United States
British Recapture Bullecourt Ground In Wes t Front Advance
London May 16 British troops recaptured most ground lost at Bullecourt and set up new posts on the west side of the front Reuters correspondent reports.
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Associated Preas
London
Bullecourt
Ae Oays Reuters
Italians Capture Guns and 3000 Prisoners on Isonzo Front
The Hellans seized wooded heights on the Isonzo east flank north of Gominlana and forced a passage to the river between Loja and Bombres. They captured the village of Bombres, three thousand prisoners, and a battery of thirty machine guns in the new offensive.
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Associated Press
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Isonzo
Gomiainlana
Loja
Bombres
Entente Comments on German War Speech Obscurity
Amsterdam May article notes Nieuws Van Den Tag regrets Von Bethmann Hollweg’s speech failed to clear German war obscurity. It states the chancellor’s words strengthen enemies and should be viewed as a concession to opposition.
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Associated Press
Amsterdam
Nieuws van den Tag
von Bethmann-Hollweg
Flying Boat Wrecks Injure Two Near Atlantic Coast
Newport News reports a flying boat crash injuring instructor Ted Henyemberg and student Lawrence Curtis aboard the craft over the Atlantic coast station. Other local notes include travel, visits, and community happenings across Artesia Loving and nearby towns.
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Associated Press
Newport News
Ted Heynemberg
Lawrence Curtis
American Destroyer Flotilla Arrives in British Waters
London reports the British admiralty confirms a flotilla of United States destroyers has arrived in this country to cooperate with British naval forces in the preascution of the war and aid the defense effort.
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Associated Preas
London
British Admiralty
United States
Representative Gardner Resigns to Enter Army
Representative Gardner of Massachusetts resigns from Congress to enter military service. Reported by Associated Press from Washington on May 16. The resignation ends his congressional tenure as he prepares to join the armed forces.
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Ly Associated Press
Washington
Massachusetts
Congress
Ithenemy
May Means Higher Pay for Privates in War
Washington May report says the enemy bill was sent back to conference with instructions to include an amendment for graduates with increased pay for privates during the war starting June 1.
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Associated Press
Washington
House
Maximum Strength Directive For Company B In New Mexico
Military notice from Santa Fe dated May 16 1917 limits recruitment to maintain maximum strength for Company B of Infantry in New Mexico. Adjutant General Brown reports no further recruitment beyond authorized numbers and promises transfer to available vacancies upon War Department authorization.
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Santa Fe
A.M
Cmeer
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Fort Sam Houston
Texas
State of New Maxico
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Yyour
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War Department
James Paca
Alfalfa Buyer W Mitchel in Town from Roswell
W Mitchel the alfalfa and weed buyer from Roswell is in town today acting as a truest of the Hates hotel.
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W. Mitchel
Roswell
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