Frontline Bombardment and Raid Reports May 16
Allied and German actions intensify along the Franco Belgian coast and northern front. Bombardments echo along the Kent coast as heavies clash at the Somme and Flanders sectors with trench raids near Gavrelle and Montdidier. French and British reports note artillery activity, prisoner captures, and no major strategic shifts beyond ongoing combat operations.
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Chariton
Liery
Mately
North
Russia
Baltic
High Seas
Kentish
Han
Ise
War Office
Somme Ancre
Picardy Front
Flanders
Hainles
Ris
Geririve
Suitor slashes girl in street attack near home
Miss P suffers razor injuries to neck and face in a street assault by Genaro nio, 25, a rejected suitor, who fled and is being pursued by authorities. The victim, treated at her home, is said to be in serious condition and expected to recover slowly. European political notes report Austro-German compact moves and military developments, while London hosts boxing events.
Holcomb backs Italy Day observance in Connecticut
Hartford May 16 Governor Marcus H Holcomb endorsed Italy day urging Connecticut to mark Friday May 24 with nationwide observances. He praised Italy for its sacrifice as an ally and called for mass meetings, flower wear, and letters to friends in Italy as America supports the war effort.
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Hartford
Italy
Marcus H. Holcomb
Connecticut
Holcomb
America
United States
Lusk Murder Trial Opens In Wisconsin
In Waukesha Wisconsin on May 16 a murder trial began for Grace Lusk psychology teacher charged with killing Mrs Mary Newman Roberts wife of Dr David Roberts the man she loved. Jurors were sworn then taken by car to the scene of the slaying where Lusk had lived with two women. She showed a smile at the garden location and picked cherry blossoms before entering the house.
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Waukesha
Wis
Grace Lusk
Mary Newman Roberts
David Roberts
Miss Lusk
Brown Stucco House
Roberts
Bianca Mills
Myrtle Lull
Head Cut Off By Train At Hartford Crossing
Primo Markesino a 28 year old Hartford Fence Co employee on Francis Avenue was struck and killed by a train at the Hamilton Street crossing while returning from lunch. He was decapitated but identified by a fellow worker. He reportedly stepped in front of a north bound train and a south bound express was nearby.
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Hartford
Conn
Primo Markesino
Hartford Fence Co
Francis Avenue
Hamilton Street
Markesino
German Fleet Concentrating at Kiel
London dispatch reports the German fleet concentrating at Kiel, the main naval base, confirming an earlier International News Service cable that the fleet would become active when land offensives resume.
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London
Kiel
Haig Congratulates Keyes on Submarine Base Raids
London may 16 Field Marshal Haig head of the British army in France sent a message of congratulations to Vice Admiral Keyes for commanding raiding parties that bottled up the German submarine bases at Zeebrugge and Ostend.
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Haig
Keyes
London
Field Marshal Haig
France
Zeebrugge
Ostend
James Gordon Bennett Burial in Paris Planned
Paris May 16 The body of James Gordon Bennett late newspaper publisher has been embalmed and will travel from southern France to Paris for burial on Monday. Interment will be at Passy. Foreign Minister Pichon sent a condolence message to Mrs Bennett.
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James Gordon Bennett
Paris
France
Passy
Pichon
Germany Plans Draft for Sixteen Year Olds
Amsterdam dispatch reports Germany intends to draft sixteen year olds as part of a broader mobilization. The plan would permit conscription of youths under eighteen, signaling a lean toward rapid expansion of military manpower amid rising tensions in Europe.
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Germany
Amsterdam
Allies Aims Clear Peace Terms Must Be Honorable
London May 16 Lord Curzon told the Foreign Press Association that peace terms are not open for discussion now as the allies have announced their aims. He said peace must be honorable and ensure world security for future generations from devastating wars. Curzon is a war cabinet member.
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London
Lord Curzon
Foreign Press Association
War Cabinet
Peace proposals discussed in Commons over Austrian letter
In London the peace letter from Emperor Charles of Austria to Prince Sixtus, conveying terms including Belgium and Serbia restoration and Alsace Lorraine return, is debated. A J Balfour says any serious peace overtures will be handled with allies. Asquith praises openness while Bonar Law notes limits of question and answer.
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London
A. J. Balfour
House of Commons
Charles of Austria
Prince Sixtus
Mr. Balfour
Walter Runciman
Board of Trade
Asquith
Runciman
Baron Sonnino
United States
Balfour
Stockholm
Alsace-Lorraine
R. L. Outhwaite
Sixtus
England
Charles
A. Bonar Law
Belgium
Servia
Alsace
Lorraine
France
Count Czernin
Clemencau
Trolley Labor Dispute Settled By War Labor Board
Settlement of the St. Louis car company labor dispute was announced by the National War Labor Board this afternoon. The firm granted a temporary 10 percent wage increase and agreed to meet employee representatives to settle minor issues. If no agreement is reached, the War Labor Board will decide. Edwin B. Weissner signed for the company.
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Washington
St. Louis Car Company
National War Labor Board
Edwin B. Weissner
Red Cross Chief Returns From Europe Visit
Henry P. Davison chairman of the Red Cross war council returns to the port after a nearly three month tour of England Italy and fronts in Europe. He inspected American French and Italian relief efforts and met with Red Cross workers during the trip.
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Red Cross
Atlantic
Europe
Henry P. Davison
War Council of the
American Red Cross
Mr. Davison
England
Italy
German birth rate drops in 1913–era comparison
Amsterdam May 16 German statistics released today show the birth rate falling 49 percent below the 1913 level. The report notes a drastic decline in infant births reflecting postwar demographic changes and societal disruption across Germany.
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Amsterdam
Rulers Receive Labor Mission in Buckingham Palace
London May 16 members of the American labor mission in Europe were received in audience by King George and Queen Mary at Buckingham Palace. The king spoke of strengthening Anglo American ties and shared hopes for peaceful cooperation, while the delegation included women representatives and was later luncheon guests at the Chamber of Commerce.
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London
Europe
King George
Queen Mary
Buckingham Palace
Chamber of Commerce
Britain
George
United States
America
McCormick
Mary
Debate on Austria peace in the House of Commons
London May 16 Walter Runciman former president of the board of trade gave notice to bring up Austria peace offer for debate this afternoon in the House of Commons. Discussions expected to cover foreign affairs as the Liberal War Committee urged the government to secure all facts on the retirement of the fifth British army and take necessary measures.
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House of Commons
London
Walter Runciman
Board of Trade
Austria
Liberal War Committee
Teutons
Amiens
Count Sixtus
Sixtus
Trian
France
Alsace
General Maurice Eulogizes Foch in Chronicle
London chronicle veteran General Maurice portrays General Foch as allied war effort leader. He critiques Lloyd George and Law for alleged misstatements on British overseas force sizes. In his introductory piece, Maurice defends his own wartime actions.
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Maurice
Foch
London
Mayeral Maurice
The
Chronicle
British War Office
Lloyd-George
Chancellor Law
Ele
Are Lydia Pinkham testimonials genuine and true
A want ad rhetorical query asks how often testimonial letters published in Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound advertisements are genuine. The piece answers emphatically yes, noting women recovered health after weeks months or years of suffering through the product and expressing appreciation for restored wellness.
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Lydia EB. Pinkham
E. Pinkham
Happenings in This Vicinity May 16 1893 Summary
May 16 1893 notes include New York corn and wheat prices, a telephone strike in New Haven with union employees discharged, Wesleyan beating Yale Law School 5 to 1, a portrait of Murphy displayed, Chief events at Webb Hall banner party, 20 arrests this month, Dr A N Sweet treating bone fractures, Supreme Court upholding Chinese exclusion, county officials approving new public building, and the death of Mrs John McDonald mother of Street Commissioner Daniel McDonald at 72.
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New York
Call Lodge
Emmette
E. H. Wright
St. John’s Choir
A.R. Murphy
New Haven
Wesleyan
Yale Law School
Bunce
Murphy
A. N. Sweet
Webb Hall
U. S. Supreme Court
Chinatown
John McDonald
Daniel McDonald
Man Pleads Guilty to Second Degree Murder
John Chingos of dury Bridgeport Connecticut pleaded guilty to second degree murder in the criminal Superior court yesterday. Judge James H Webb sentenced him to life imprisonment for the fatal knife assault on Abdullah Khougen, a fellow workman.
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Bridgeport
Conn
John Chingos
Dury
James H. Webb
Chingos
Abdullah Khougen
Crepe de Chine and Satin Undergarment Specials
Catalog of women's apparel with Crepe de Chine and Wash Satin gowns in flesh color and lace trim priced from $3.98 to $5.00. Camisoles in Crepe de Chine and satin in various trims from $1.00 to $1.50. Bloomers in satin and crepe at $0.50 to $3.50. Aprons and porch dresses in plain colors, stripes, gingham, and percales with prices from $0.50 to $1.50.
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Bungalow
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Hailles-Castel
Lidier
Ailette
Switzerland
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Urter Zeitung
Gereat
Austria-Hunthe
Adriatic Sea
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Will Sporting Club
Lusk
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VOGUE
Nish
Dirt
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R. J. Atwell
Warner
Corrine Tapley
Connecticut Agricultural College
Brewer Cor
Eureka
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Providence
R. L
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