Political storm looms over Lloyd George charges
The Lloyd George ministry braces for a political clash as charges of misstatements about military affairs spark a Commons debate. Observers expect Asquith to withdraw his motion for a parliamentary inquiry with no division, while the government tailors its response to the war council issue and an inquiry offer.
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Lloyd-Georgement
Mauricen
Asquith
Lloyd-George
Ireland
Law
France
Inter-Allied War Council
Versailles
Maurice
Press Association
5 000 000 MEN ROOSEVELT URGES Win the War in Carnegie Hall
New York May program at Carnegie Hall marked the third anniversary of the Lusitania. Col Roosevelt and Sen Robert L Owen spoke for the American Defense Society. Roosevelt urged an army of 5 million for France and warned against profiteers and wage earners who aid the war.
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New York
Carnegie Hall
Lusitania
American Defense Sound
American Rights League
Col. Roosevelt
Big J
Robert L. Owen Klahoma
Col Rosevelt
France
Germany
England
New England Liberty loan total surpasses targets
Boston May 8 The Liberty loan total for New England rose to 333,729,900 after day two subscriptions of 11,049,900. District oversubscribed minimum by 33 percent with 1,474,550 bond buyers. Regional totals show Maine 18,275,900 New Hampshire 14,832,650 Rhode Island 28,399 Connecticut 671,050 and state total 208,263,050 all above allocations.
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Boston
New England
Maine
New Hampshire
Rhode Island
Connecticut
State
Rivers and Harbor Bill Reported for War Measures
Washington May 8 The senate commerce committee reported the rivers and harbors appropriation bill totaling about 19 000 000. The funding largely for war measures includes roughly 200 000 for dredging the Los Angeles harbor to build a dry dock, though Edward Ney of the Shipping Board said he did not consider the work a war measure.
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Washington
Senate Emmerce Committee
Los Angles
Seven Drowned In Rainstorm At Big Isaac Village
A terrible rainstorm swept Doddridge county village Big Isaac across the Harri om county lines killing seven. Isaac Creek flooded, washing away several dwellings and their sleeping occupants. One family of six perished including James Carter, 35, a carpenter, his wife, and four children aged two to nine, plus Mrs. Leroy Enoch.
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Clarksburg
W. Va
Doddridge County
Big Isaac
Harriom
Isaac Creek
Mons
James Carter
Leroy Enoch
Diver Fatally Injured After Oxygen Tank Explosion
At the United States torpedo station a diving tank incident caused an oxygen tank explosion injuring five men. R. L. Reif, a diver, was knocked unconscious and drowned after his face plate was torn off. Five workers were rushed to the naval hospital for treatment.
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Nort
Frederick Aif
Richmond Hill
Ted States
Anto Reif
Naval Hospital
Reif
Shipping Board Budget Outline For Next Fiscal Year
Washington May The shipping board submitted a budget estimate totaling 2 223 835 000 for the coming fiscal year. Remount 835 000 would be for operations and the remainder for emergency needs, allocations pending final approval.
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Shipping Board
Washington, May
Emer
Schwab Moves to Speed Up Ship Production
Charles M Schwab, head of the Emergency Fleet Corporation, tells the Senate Commerce Committee to speed up the ship program. He proposes canceling the Submarine Boat Corp Newark yard contract and substituting a private yard plan for 160 ships at 960000 each plus a 50000 fee, with government ownership of yards retained. The government would not cover material cost increases. Schwab sees the company taking full responsibility and delivering ships, with committee approval.
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Washington, May
Charles NM. Schwab
Emergency Fleet Corporation
Beoe
Senate Commerce Committee
Schwab
Submarine Boat Corporation Shipbuilding
Newark
N. J
Submarine Boat Corporation
Shipping Board
Senate
Fletcher
Alleged Shad Fishing Price Fixing In Connecticut River
Hartford authorities review a letter from W J Mulcahy Saybrook alleging a fishermen alliance to raise shad prices in the Connecticut River. Mulcahy cites workers quitting other jobs to fish, notes high local rates 25 to 30 cents a pound while New York buyers pay less, and mentions a $1000 liberty bond subscribed as a factor. Governor Holcolm b and Superintendent Cramp ton to confer on the matter.
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Hartford
Conn
Holcolmb
Connecticut River
W. J. Mulcahey
Saybrook
John M. Crampton
Fish and Game
Mulcahy
Connecticut
New York
Heavy Artillery Fire On Picardy Front Reported
Paris reports heavy artillery duels all night north and south of the Avre river on the Picardy front. The French war office notes enemy attempts near Montdidier Thennes Hangard and Grivesnes were repelled with some prisoners taken. American troops hold part of the Avre front.
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Paris
Avre
Amiens
French War Office
Artilleries
Montdidier
Thennes
Hangard
Grivesnes
Avre River
Cloth Thieves Change Pleas In Army Textile Theft Case
Sam Smith of Lowell retracted his not guilty plea and pleaded guilty before Judge Morton in a U S district court. He and Maurice Klain face $2,500 and $2,000 bail respectively as they admit conspiring to damage freight cars and steal army cloth worth three hundred thousand to five hundred thousand dollars during shipment between Boston and New York.
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Boston
Sam Smith
Lowell
New York
Morton
United States District Court
Maurice Klain
Army
Two Army Cadets Injured In Long Island Plane Crash
Two aviation cadets were seriously hurt and a third slightly injured when two planes collided over Central Park, Long Island. Cadets J. B. Ervin of West Point and R. E. Jeremy of Emporia may not live, while J. R. Vidmer sustained minor injuries. Initial reports of two fatalities were denied at the aviation camp.
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Mineola
L. IL
Army Aviation
Central Park
Long Island
J. B. Ervin
West Point
Miss
R. E. Jeremy
Emporia
J. R. Vidmer
Submarine Bombs Strike Italian Harbor Town
A hostile submarine under fog bombarded ships in Carloforte harbor in southern Italy. One British ship was torpedoed and shelled. Two women were killed in the town with no reported property damage.
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Rome
Carloforte
Italy
Rochester May Be Tied Up By Rail Strike
Rochester New York 8 unless a satisfactory settlement can be reached with its employer it is believed today that the Rochester lines of the New York state railways will be completely tied up by a strike next Saturday morning. A strike vote will be taken Friday night. The strike if ordered is expected to extend to Syracuse Utica and Schenectady.
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Rochester
N.y
New York State Railways
Syracuse
Utica
Schnectady
Heavy Gun Duel Off Dover Reported by Press Dispatch
A heavy gun duel was heard at sea off Dover today. The clash began about two o clock and peaked between six and seven, with the fight still ongoing when the dispatch was filed. The report cites a Press Association dispatch from Dover.
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Dover
London
Press Association
American Mission Not Converted to Inter national Conference Idea
French socialists failed to sway members of the American labor mission toward the concept of an international conference. Representatives from Germany were present.
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London
Germany
Crowder seeks 15 million for next fiscal year
Washington reports Provost Marshal General Crowder urged quarterly registration for men turning 21 amid rising demand. He asked for 15 million dollars to fund his department, noting last year 19 million was appropriated with 7 million unused. He outlined plans to purge slackers from drafts two, three, four and to begin nationwide combing. The committee discussed Nelson Morris and Robert Scripps cases as Dent seeks receding on volunteer credit. Wilson’s correction letter was read to support the effort.
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Washington
House Military Affairs Committee
Crowder
General Crowder
Nelson Morris
Robert Scripps
Dent
House
Wilson
Washington wheat crop report hints at potential 572 million bushels
May 1 area to be harvested 36,392,000 acres, down 5.8 million from last autumn but up 8.96 million from 1916. May 1 condition 86.4 per cent suggests about 15.7 bushels per acre and a total yield near 572,539,000 bushels, with output likely to track past changes to harvest.
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Washington
Washington draft headcount at 1 750 000 fit men May 8
Washington reports about 1,750,000 physically fit men in Class 1, with 233,000 called Saturday. Another 700,000 will be added from those who came of age since the last registration. No deferments this year. Class 1 likely boosted by reclassification of many Class 2 registrants.
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Washington
Hungarian Annexation Plans in Austria and Hungary
Amsterdam dispatch reports Hungary to annex Bosnia and Herzegovina with strong belief in noncontroversial reforms. Austria may cede Dalmatia to Hungary while army reforms and a suffrage push are expected to secure approval for the Polish policy. Baron Burian appears to back the Austro Polish solution.
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Amsterdam
Vienna
Vossische Zeitung
Berlin
Hungary
Bosnia and Herzegovina
Austria
Dalmatia
Hancery
Baron Burian
Rotran
Senior and junior girls addressed by principal Burr
Henry T. Burr, principal of Willmarth Normal School, spoke to senior and junior girls during third period on "Teaching As a Profession." Miss Sutton has returned. Miss Mackey led a senior boys meeting at second recess to boost senior annual ads, with good results. The senior chorus will start its first rehearsal Friday in third period.
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Henry T. Burr
Willmarth
Miss Sutton
Miss Mackey
Lost Lives On Tyler Naval Guard Reported Dead
The Navy Department announced this afternoon that the American steamship Tyler was torpedoed by a German submarine on May 2, resulting in the deaths of crew members including Leo M. Carey electrician Albert Lee Minn Arthur E. Johnson Woonsocket R I Henry C Mihajik New Orleans Jesse C Sampson Fletcher Okal and Howard S. Smith gunner's mate Pittsburg Pa.
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Tyler
Washington, May
Naval Armed Guard
Navy Department
Leo M. Carey
Albert Lee
Minn
Arthur E. Johnson
Seaman
Woonsocket
R. I
Henry C. Mihajik
New Orleans
Jesse C. Sampson
Fletcher, Okal
Howard S. Smith
Pittsburg
New Premier of Austria Named by Budapest Paper
Zurich dispatch reports Dr Wekerle to be appointed Austria premier and to issue a manifesto uniting Bosnia and Herzegovina with Hungary. An emperor backed stay in Budapest is noted.
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Austria
Zurich
Dr. Wekerle
Bosnia and Herzegovina
Austria-Hungary
Turkey
Hungary
Budapest
Az Est
Tony
Deportation of Belgians Reported by Echo de Belge
Amsterdam on May 8 reports Echo de Belge states Germans are deporting many Belgians to Peronne, amid war disruptions. The item notes ongoing forced relocations and civilian sufferings.
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Amsterdam
Echo de Belge
Peronne
Mann Speaks For Complete Victory
Washington May 8 James R Mann republican leader in the house gave his valedictory speech before leaving for the middle west for rest It was his first speech after illness He urged not to bicker at home and to pursue victory in war with no partisanship He said the war would be won by something new developed after it began and called for patience and utmost effort
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Washington
Congress
James R. Mann
House
Middle West
Mann
Supersubmarines a Threat to Atlantic Coast says Public Ledger
The Philadelphia Public Ledger argues Germany’s six supersubmarines and six more illustrate a planned Atlantic attack. It notes the Deutschland voyage tested cruising range and warns that U boats off US ports aim to intimidate Americans. Yet it asserts Allied fleets are increasingly effective against undersea warfare.
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Philadelphia Public Ledger
Germany
Baltimore
European
Atlantic
Europe
Jail the Jobless in New Jersey War on Idlers
The New Jersey authorities arrest a young man for refusing work. He is given a week to find employment, then a second extension is refused and he is sentenced to three months in the county workhouse. The piece argues similar moral action should in New York during wartime to keep every man working.
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New York Tribune
New Jersey
Trenton
Maryland
New York
New York State
Zeebrugge Raid Shows British Resolve and Bold Tactics
The New York World reports the Zeebrugge and Ostend raid as bold and skilled, with sailors entering mined waters and facing German coast defenses. Zeebrugge channel blocking by sinking two concrete laden cruisers marks notable damage, while the broader action boosts moral and proves Britain's sea force readiness for future challenges.
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New York World
Ostend
Zeebrugge
Bruges Canal
Major Higginson Appreciated
The Brooklyn Eagle notes the retirement of Major Higginson from the Boston Symphony Orchestra, praising his lifelong devotion, generous support, and leadership in building and sustaining the ensemble. It contrasts this with the retirement of Karl Muck and mentions ongoing conductor canvassing.
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Major Higginson
Brooklyn Eagle
Boston Symphony Orchestra
Karl Muck
Maj. Higginson
Government suspends meatless and porkless days
The regime lifts meatless and porkless restrictions while keeping no limits on any foods except wheat. Government insists no food will be left unavailable, signaling a broader supply assurance despite continued grain controls.
Wilson Proclaims Red Cross Week 1918
President Wilson issued a proclamation designating May 20 1918 as Red Cross Week and urged the American people to contribute to the second 100,000,000 war fund for Red Cross relief at home and abroad, aiding troops in France and allied civilians and soldiers. The document emphasizes unity and sustained wartime support through the Red Cross.
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Washington
Wilson
Red Cross
Ple
American Red Cross
France
American Red Cross War Council
Europe
People’s Trust
United States
Woodrow Wilson
Jack Rose Counsels Gamblers Toward Reform in New York Church
Former Waterbury man Jack Rose spoke on gambling at Jane Street church in New York. A repentant insurer worker confessed three years of theft to fund bets, agreeing to repay debts, quit gambling, and seek church involvement. The superintendent offered a second chance if honesty and restitution continued.
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Association
Jack Rose
Waterbury
Jane Street
New York
Mr. Rose
Rose
Habits That Give Long Life and Simple Living
The article profiles 81 year old naturalist John Bur roughs in Chicago. It links daily wood cutting to enduring vitality and contentment, praising simple living as a model. It contrasts American wartime sacrifices with Bur roughs ease and broader appeal.
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Chicago
John Burroughs
Naturalists
John Hughs
Railroad Men 10 Get Back Money
Washington reports nearly 100 million dollars in back pay to railroad workers and about 300 million in proposed salary increases, if the wage commission recommendations are adopted. Changes do not affect hours of service or overtime payment, and workers earning 250 dollars a month or more are excluded from the increases.
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Washington
Railroad Wage Commission
Richter & Company Stock Quotations
Stock quotes from Richter and Company bankers and brokers based at Central Row Hartford Conn. Listing shows prices and changes on NYSE listed securities. Company operates as members of the New York Stock Exchange with contact details at Charter 2600.
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Richter & Company
Bankers and Brokers
New York Stock Exchange
Central Row
Hartford
Conn
Tel
Charter 2600
Reading Leads Rally as Rail Stocks Dominate Market
New York stock action opens with rail shares guiding gains. Read ing rises over 2 points to 85 3 8 while Northern Pacific advances 3 4 to 86 and Union Pacific adds 1 point to 122. Industrial Alcohol jumps 4 to 130 amid broad strength. Distillers Securities up 1 1 2 to 54 4 8, highest since 1907.
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New York
Reading
Northern Pacific
Union Pacific
Distillers Securities
Steel
Bethlehem Steel B
Crucible
Kennecott
Utah
Studebaker
Steel Common
Baldwin
Bethlehem Steel
General Motors
Grain and livestock prices rise in Chicago session
Chicago market closes with corn 1 8 to 3 4 cents higher. Oats up 11 8 to 13 4 cents. May corn 127 1 2, July 146. Oats May 73 5 8 to 7 8, June 71 3 4, July 67 1 4. Park 45.97, July 46.47. Lard May 25.45, July 25.85, Sept 26.15. Rib 23.75 May, 24.45 July, 24.92 Sept.
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Chicago
Park
Rib
Potato and Wheat Ration Advice Promotes Victory
Potatoes prioritized to spare wheat for armies and allies. Authorities urge continued food economy, warning that wheat shortages could hinder war efforts as shortages threaten morale and supplies.
No Coal Saved by Public Service Saving Plan Claims
New York officials report almost no coal saved by public service coal and gas controls while Edison and gas trustees claim modest monthly reductions. Robert E. B. Livingston cites uncertainties but says Manhattan Manhattan Island, the Bronx, and Long Island City see roughly 100000 dollars monthly in combined savings from gas and electric usage. Estimates vary on total fuel savings and how much is realized across all processes. Gas and electric output show limited reductions, with ongoing questions about actual fuel savings for consumers.
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New York
Robert EB. Li
Livingstone
Manhattan
Bronx
Leland City
Livin
Mr. Livingston
New York Edison
United Electric Light Power Company
Island City
Marriage and College Women in The New Republic
The piece analyzes marriage rates among college women, noting only 39 percent marry, and discusses factors such as class size, alumnae age, and opportunities. It compares death rates of children and notes data limitations, with implications for perceptions of marriage markets and women's life planning.
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The
New Republic
Montclair
N. J
German American Loan Slackers and Duty to Liberty Loan
A New Republic piece urges German Americans to support the Liberty Loan drive to avoid stigma. It argues that if one German refuses to subscribe, all German Americans must match the commitment to uphold the community’s obligation. The text calls for intensified soliciting to meet quotas and warns there is no German monopoly on the drive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Republic
New Steel Advances In High Speed Casting And Tools
The English have developed high speed steel that enables engines and guns to be made lighter and stronger. Casting this steel allows tools to be formed without forging. Cobaltcrom steel can be cast instead of forging, though few steels resist brittleness in casting. Tempering remains manageable for workers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Popular Science Monthly
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