Agreement Reached on Cabinet Crisis in Petrograd
Petrograd May 17 The cabinet crisis is settled with a declaration accepted by the council of workers and soldiers delegates. Five socialist representatives will join the cabinet, alongside A. M. Kerenyaky who takes the war portfolio. Three appointees will be social democrats and others from socialist groups. Pvt. Poulist named among the socialists.
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Associated Press
Petrograd
Council of Workmens
A. PF
M. Kerenaky
British Regain Ground in Rouen District
By Associated Press Berlin May 17 British forces recaptured the ground lost to the Germans in the village of Roux after a strong British counterattack. Official announcements state the Germans had held Inter Jost.
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Roun
Associated Press
Berlin
Roux
Long Debate on Army Bill Delays Senate Action
May 17 report shows the army bill in the senate for final action entering a long debate on technicalities. The main issue centers on whether soldiers are drafted for the existing emergency or for the war, shaping the bill’s outcome.
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Senate
Hilonian Torpedoed and Sunk Off Genoa
The American steamship Hilonian, a 2900 ton vessel, was torpedoed and sunk near Genoa, Italy. Four crew members are reported lost, according to a message from the ship's crew to Universal Transportation Company, its owners.
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Y Associated Preas
New York
Hilonian
Genoa
Italy
Universal Transportation Company
Harpague Torpedoed Off For Marsailles Voyage
British steamer Harpague of 5800 tons sailing from New York on April 21 to Marsailles was torpedoed today. London reports John Redmond rejected Lloyd George home rule settlement but agreed to convene a convention for Ireland. Petrograd says government pledges general peace without conquest or depriving nations of sovereignty.
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Associated Press
New York
Harpague
Marsailles
France
London
John Redmond
House of Commons
Lloyd George
Ireland
Petrograd
German Dead Piled as British Advance Presses
War dispatches describe fierce battles around Arras and Hind Burg lines with British artillery and sapping operations continuing. Hindenburg’s counterattacks falter as Italy strikes toward Trieste and the Tsonzo River area comes under Italian control north of Gorizia. In France, six German assaults north of Moulin de Lacaux are repulsed with heavy German losses while British forces reach Hullecourt’s western edge and press forward.
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Hindburg
Hindenburg
Arras
Berlin
Italy
Triest
Tsonzo
Goriaza
Paris
Moulin de Lacaux
Brahe En Lamnois
Reichstag Adjourns and YMCA Plans Major Welfare Drive
Amsterdam May 17 report notes the Reichstag adjournment at Wilson's request and highlights the YMCA youth welfare effort led by John R. Mott. The drive aims to raise 4,000,000 to build 200 new association buildings with 1100 secretaries, offering cinema, concerts, games, and guidance to counter vice and protect youth. Carlsbad youth will represent their city at the front in this patriotic effort.
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Wilson
John R. Mott
Carlsbad
Draft calls delayed by supply shortage study
Secretary of War says men under the draft will not be called before September 1 due to shortages. The war revenue bill would cut anticipated funds from 1.8 billion to 245 million dollars while amendments to increase surtaxes are discussed.
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Secretary OF War
Associated Press
Washington
Taker
Two Billion Must Be Raised for War
Washington reported May 17 that Kitchener stated in the house the treasury department advised the need to raise two billion dollars to finance wartime efforts. The announcement outlined funding measures and the government’s plan to secure the required amount through borrowing and taxes.
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Washington
Kitchener
Treasury Department
Summer Schools to Begin at State Normals in 1917
Public notice clarifies eight week summer sessions at State Normal schools begin around June 4. All schools reimburse student railroad fare on round trip, with receipts filed on arrival. No school, including Silver City and Las Vegas, receives unequal treatment. refunds are equal and governed by policy to support teacher training statewide. President Enloe commended for pursuing fair access to summer training.
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Las Vegas
Silver City
Las
Intersted
Silver City Normal
Enloe
Ciga
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