German plot to raise revolt in Ireland revealed
London reports that von Bernstorff and von Papen plotted a German Irish uprising with submarine arms and a western front diversion. The government said Sinn Fein leaders and an Irish contact network were arrested, stopping the plan. De Valera speeches were cited as supporting German invasion aims.
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Count von Bernstorff
United States
von Papen
America
Ireland
Sinn Fein
England
John Devoy
John T. Nicholson
Bernstorff
Berinstorff
Dublin
Germany
Western Front
Berlin
Washington
Roger Casement
Berns
Irish
Boehm
Rotterdam
Zimmermann
Revolutionary Committee
Dlovised
Devoy
de Valera
de Valera de
Germans Disturb Sleep of the Dead in No Man’s Land
War memoir recounts cemetery graves repeatedly disturbed by Germans on Picardy front while American troops hold the line. Lieut. David R. Morgan recalls burial rites at midnight under shellfire as officers, chaplains, and Red Cross aides whispered prayers. Y. M. C. A. workers Howell and Leonard shown selling tobacco amid danger.
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No Man’s Land
Picardy
David R. Morgan
Edwardsville
Jefferson Hospital
Toul
Don
Griffith
Red Cross
Paris
Y. M. C. A. Fink
Howell
Leonard
Detroit
Mich
Colgate
Ithaca
N. Y
German Regiments Revolt Over Western Front Order
Washington May 25 German regiments ordered from the Russian to the western battle front reportedly revolted. A May 19 wireless report said on May 17 at Divinsk a division refused to move. Fifty soldiers were shot and more than 1,000 imprisoned awaiting court martial. Demonstrations by other units were suppressed. Simí regiments showed dissatisfaction at dispatch. Strong measures were taken against them.
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Washington
Rman
Western Battle Front
State Department
Divinsk
Western Front
American ace Rickenbacker downs third enemy plane
Lieutenant Eddie Rickenbacker of Columbus Ohio shoots down his third enemy aircraft. His latest victory occurred last Wednesday near Thiaville in France as American forces press the advance.
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France
Eddie Rickenbacker
Columbus
Ohio
Thia
Pershing Communique States No New Developments
General Pershing issues a communique noting no new developments and confirms aviators shot down two hostile machines on May 21. The update emphasizes continued assessment with no further details available as of May 24 at 9 p m.
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France
Pershing
German efforts linked to rebellion in Ireland and air raid plan
An official report cites Germany aiming to foment rebellion in Ireland and preparations there to back those aims. Details on the second part were withheld to protect identities. The Rev Father Nicholson, allied with Roger Casement, allegedly aided the rebellion plot, with Von Jagow arranging dates and a plan for simultaneous English air and naval strikes.
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Germany
Ireland
Father Nicholson
Roger Casement
von Jagow
England
Casualty List Announces 25 War Department Report
Washington reports a war department list of 25 casualties with four killed in action four died of wounds six from disease four wounded and eight slightly wounded. Notable names include Lieutenant Albert E Johnson Collinsville Connecticut Lieutenant Lee Henry Knapp Danbury New Hampshire and Captain James Norman Hall Colfax Iowa now listed as a prisoner. Several others are listed as killed in action died of wounds wounded and one prisoner previously reported missing.
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Washington
War Department
Albert E. Johnson
Collinsville
Conn
Lee Henry Knapp
Danbury
N. H
James Norman Hall
Colfax
Robert E. Kirkman
Clifty
Ben Brand
Logan
N. D
Carl L. Caviess
Chariton
Charles C. Sturdevant
Tipton
Ind
Lawrence J. Cuteau
Quebec
Canada
Tony Kalensky
Bentleyville
Frank J. Smyden
Kingston
Willis McFarland
Bullochville
Louis George Forster
Baltimore
Neal Bray
Laretha
James F. Myers
Clarksburg
W. Va
Noble H. Ivy
Evansville
Vito Mazellis
Ruth
Nev
Earl H. Moran
Dell Rapids
Lost Half Their Strength on Toul Front
May 24 report by N. C. Parke notes Bavarian reserves facing American troops on the Toul front lost 50 percent of their effectives in the recent German offensive in Flanders. Since arriving on the Toul front they celebrated by singing all night, while Toul and Lunéville fronts remained quiet and weather hindered air activity. Five enemy planes shot down. Rome reports Italian war office says Feltre and Mottadivenza airfields bombed and Costa di Salo patrols penetrated lines and destroyed garrison. enemy attempts to advance repulsed.
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N. C. Parke
France
Toul
Flanders
Luneville
Rome
Italian War Office
Feltre
Mottadil-Venza
Costa di Salo
German sailors court-martialled near Ostend for treason
Thirteen German sailors at the Ostend submarine base were court-martialled and shot. Two others were sentenced to 20 years for attempted treason connected to the recent British raid, per information from Belgian fishermen in Bruges.
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Amsterdam
Ostend
Bruges
Baseball with Gas Masks On at American Camp
A wartime baseball game in France on May 25 featured players wearing gas masks. Hank Gowdy, formerly a Boston National League star, played brilliantly for the American troops in the camp game.
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France
Hank Gowdy
U-52 Enters Spanish Port At Santander In Damaged State
A German submarine, U-52, reportedly entered the Spanish port of Santander on May 25, found in a damaged condition. Local authorities confirmed the sighting and naval observers note the submarine’s compromised state amid ongoing hostilities.
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Madrid
Santander
Spain
Finnish Government Resigns Over Dictator Appointment
Copenhagen report says the Finnish government has resigned over Premier Svenhuf vud being appointed dictator. Advices from Helsingfors note the political move and government collapse amid crisis.
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Copenhagen
Svenhufvud
Helsingfors
Sub Treasury Gains From Banks On Friday in New York
New York May 25 The Sub Treasury reported a Friday gain of 329000 dollars from banking institutions as part of its cash movement and reserve operations.
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Sub-Treasury
New York
Stormy Outlook For New Haven Area And Connecticut
Forecast for New Haven and vicinity calls for showers tonight and Sunday with slight warming. For Connecticut, expect showers and warmer temperatures tonight, moderate southwest winds. Western disturbance forms a long trough from Colorado to Michigan bringing unsettled conditions and local showers in northern districts east of the Rockies. Snow reported in Montana. southern districts enjoy pleasant weather. Observed temps: Hartford 54, Boston 58, Detroit 58, Chicago 72, Denver 54.
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Connecticut
Colorado
Michigan
Rocky Mountains
Montana
Atlanta
Atlantic City
Block Island
Boston
Buffalo
Cincinnati
Chicago
Denver
Detroit
Hartford
Hatteras
Jacksonville
Kansas City
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