British Front Advances In Three Sectors On Somme Front
British war updates report advances in three localities between the Somme and Ancre rivers with minor gains and prisoners taken. German artillery maintained heavy activity around Meteren Kemmel Locon Robecq St Julien as rain and bombardments continued through the night.
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Keld
Meteren
Kems
Belgium
Locons
Robecq
Lecon
Metern
Somme
Rivers
War Office
Fivers
Picardy
Flanders
Artil
M and Robecq
Locon
St. Julien
Pic- My
Ancre
Kemmel
Flanders Front
Premier Wounded as German-Russian Conflict Widens
Reports from Berlin quote Vorwaerts noting a grave crisis in Ukraine as German forces invade Kiev and arrest two parliament members. Riots and unrest flare across the country, with casualties reported amid ongoing political turmoil and pressure from German influence.
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Kiev
Ent
Norwegian Liner Stavangerfjord Docks on Maiden Voyage
Atlantic Port May 8 The neutral steamer Stavangerfjord arrives as the first new liner to reach the port since service began. The vessel carries passengers but is booked for its return voyage. Steamer sinking confirmed The navy department today confirmed the sinking of the American steamer Migier by a submarine off the coast of France on May 6. Names of armed guard members who died will be announced by the department probably late this week.
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Atlantic Port
Amer I
Mtgier
France
Navy Department
Mienarch
Department
Buckshot League Busy placard warning on rope scene
A placard reading warning to friends Keep your mouth youll be next by order of A Buckshot League was suspended by a rope in front of the Bridge. The readable fragment suggests a display tied to a pro character in Pa on May 8 with threats implied.
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Buckshot League
A. Buckshot League
deciphered German foreign office code tied to Pasha treason case
Albany报道揭示德国外交部代码被解密并移交给联邦 authorities 作为对伯恩斯特罗夫相关调查的一部分 线索指向Schmidt银行与对南美 remittances 的情报活动 记录显示Schmidt 火炉销毁原始代码并通过 Sayville Tukerton 等无线站点传递信息 涉及多名人物与代号 如Sidney Pickford St Regis Richard Houston Thomas Hoggson William Foxley 等 以及对船运与战争贷款的编码用途
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Albany
N. Y
Foreign Office
Johann von Bernstorff
United States
Merton E. Lewis
Newanee
Jo Pasha
Paris
von Bernstorff
Lewis
Washington
Hugo Schmidt
Deutsche Verein
New York City
Bolo Pasha
Schmidt
Ger
Charles Schuchard
Alfred L. Becker
Sayville
Tukerton
Deutsches Bank
South America
Sidney Pickford
Bob Pasha
St. Regis
Boy-Ed
Richard Houston
von Papen
Thomas Hoggson
War Office
William Foxley
Germany
Divine Sarah Plans Paris Return Amid War Fear
Chicago May 8 Mme Sarah Bernhardt says she fears no German long range guns that kill women and children. She declares she will return to Paris in October as planned and will ride the streets and even attend church despite shelling. She calls the Germans beasts and infames in a fiery, defiant broadcast.
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Sarah
Paris
Chicago
Mme
Sarah Bernhardt
Three German Aliens Arrested in Newark Penitentiary
Three German aliens were arrested in Peterson New Jersey and were moved to Newark penitentiary. Incriminating evidence was found at the Kulzowski home linking John Kulzowski Frank Kulzowski and Mrs Caroline Kindys to the case. John Kulzowski admits two years service in the German army and has worked at Haskell Powder Works and a Newark ship yard.
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Peterson
N. J
May
John
Frank Kulzowski
Caroline Kindys
Newark
Kulzowski
John Kulzowski
Haskell Powder Works
McAdoo Sidelined by Severe Tonsillitis in Bed
Washington May 8 William G McAdoo railways director and secretary of the treasury remained in bed today with a severe attack of tonsillitis Dr Cary T Grayson the president's physician said it would be several days before McAdoo could resume his duties The president urged that children be seen more and talked about less
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McAdoo
Washington
William G. McAdoo
Secreer 4
The
Treasury
Cary T. Grayson
The Grand Promotes Diverse 1917 Film Lineup At Night
The Nickel and Grand theatres showcase a busy slate this week with Champlin’s star company in Kick In at the Nickel, The Kaiser Beast of Berlin at the Grand, and Lina Cavalieri in The Eternal Temptress at the Middlesex. Also on offer are Grand vaudeville acts On the Beach, Kitty Gordon in Her Divine Sacrifice, Sidney Drew comedies, Ruth Stonehouse in Her Phantom Husband, Harold Lockwood in River of Romance, and the Ivan Abramson feature One Law For Both with The Moral Law. The program emphasizes strong performances, patriotic themes, and a mix of drama and Variety.
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Ruth Stonehouse
Harold Lockwood
Ivan Abramson
Grand Theatre
Grand
Lyric Theatre
New York City
Russia
Fox
Gladys Brockwell
Clemenceau Passes British Sentry After Squirrel Test
Clemenceau was blocked by a British sentry who asked him to pronounce the word squirrel, a test used by British troops to detect spies. The premier, after confirming his identity, passed when he correctly spoke the word, and later explained the incident to Sir Douglas Haig.
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Rk Fee
M. Clemenceau
Douglas Haig
Connecticut Universalist Convention Opens In Danbury
Delegates from across the state gather in Danbury for the eighty sixth annual Connecticut Universalist convention opening this afternoon and continuing tomorrow. Rev. Dr. F. A. Gray of Stamford will preach the annual sermon in tonight's session. A business session is planned for tomorrow.
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Danbury
Connecticut Universalist Convention
F. A.gray
Stamford
Compensating Civilians Bill Passed in Paris
Paris May 8 The chamber of deputies has passed a bill to compensate civilians for their contributions to France's victory. France becomes the first country to adopt such a measure.
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Paris
Chamber of Deputies
France
Conklin to Head to Panama and Local Notices Reach Riverview
Conklin plans to depart in the latter part of the month for Panama. A rummage sale by the Kiara Days Loyal Circle of the King’s Hotels and Sons will be held at Riverview hall on Tuesday afternoon May 14. Donations may be left in the north room. John Conklin of the steamer Middletown visits his Main street home. Congregational Home Workers meet in the ladies room Thursday for work. Home Guards hold drill this evening. Sheriff Fred J. Miller on town on official business last evening. The annual WCTU free will offering takes place Friday at 2:30 at Mrs Adeline Staples home. W S E society meets Thursday at Mrs Bertram Tooker’s home. Grace Buckingham receives a birthday party at her home Monday with music, games, supper and gifts. “One cent” sale runs Wednesday through Saturday at Neidlinger’s Drug Store Westbrook adv. It takes a great man to manage a small woman.
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Panama
Kiara
King’s
Ho Tels and Sons
Riverview Hall
John Conklin
Middletown
Main Street
Home Workers’ Society
The
Congregational Church
Fred J. Miller
Woman's Christian Temperance Union
Adeline Staples
W. S. E. Society
Bertram Tooker
Grace Buckingham
Neidlinger’s Drug Store
Westbrook
Adv
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Ion Veioan
Champ ‘Comsary
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Longacre Theatre
New York
Berlin
Lina Cavalieri
the Middlesex
Fred de Gresna
Venice
Italy
Cordelia Sanzio
Cavalieri
Harry Althrop
Benjamin Chapin
Burton Holmes
Russell. Mfg. Co
Clemenceau
Adolph Zukor
the Eternal Temptress
Fred de Gresac
Eve Ansell
Emile Chautard
Paramount Picture
Matinee
Jesse L. Lasky Presents
Sessue Hayakawa
Fatty Arbuckle
Jesse L. Lasky
Julian Eltinge
Marion Fairfax
Ella
William de Mille
Eagle’s Eye
Harry Carey
Luxite
B. V. D. Union
Yale Jersey
Er’s
Krotch Union
the Barton Clothing Co. and
Custom Tailors
Rita Jolivet
James Morrison
Wai-Ki-Ki
Boston
Kitty Gordon
Herbert Rawlinson
Sidney Drew
Nickel —Theatre
America’s Leading Stock Organization
Chas. K. Champiin Co
Willard Mack
Crook
Sveenstay
Kaiser
the Beast of
Weecethes
Fagan Ave
Washington Street
John W. Rogers
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