Germans Five Miles From Verdun After Fresh Assaults
French attempts to retake Cousumront failed as German forces advanced toward Verdun. Reports say 17,000 French prisoners were taken, with key positions near Louvestont and Douaumont contested. German activity continues along the eastern front toward St Mihiel and Mandeulls.
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Cousumront
Verdun
Paris
Navarian Farm
Champagne
Fort Douaumont
Douaumont
St. Mihiel
Mandeulles
Woevre
Kix
Kaiser Striking For Big Victory In World War I
London reports the German high command planning an immediate overwhelming victory to end the war. Verdun battles intensify with massive artillery and infantry exchanges. Prince Henry of Prussia assumes high command as a new submarine campaign looms ahead.
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Verdunt
Prince Henry of
Prussia
North Sea
Verdun
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Dowmont
Talu Ridge
Pepper Heights
Louvemont
Lamozneux
Bray
Prive Henry of Prussia Leads German Navy Submarine Campaign
Privy Henry of Prussia has assumed command to launch a submarine campaign against merchant ships in the Mediterranean, signaling a shift in naval strategy as Germany prepares new operations.
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Henry
Prussia
Aheir
Verdun Battles Drive World’s Bloodiest Offensive Rumors
Paris reports indicate Verdun area heavy fighting as French forces defend Pepper heights north of Verdun and counterattacks push east from Fort Cousumont. Surgeons warn casualties exceed Champagne offensive with 80 000 wounded awaiting aid in rain and snow.
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Verdun Woods
Paris
War Office
Pepper Heights
Verduy
Fort Cousumont
Bella
Caures
Dopsumont
Champagne
British Lines Extended as Verdun Slaughter Rages
Ottawa reports mines in Belgium and France extended to replace French troops rushed to Verdun where fighting has settled into a terrific slaughter, according to advices from the battle front.
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Ont
Belgium
France
Verdun
Supreme Court Grants Third Stay for Bulger
The Colorado Supreme Court granted a stay of execution for James C. Bulger, delaying the hanging to the week beginning May 21 after a review appeal challenging the court proceedings. Bulger was sentenced for killing Lloyd F. Nicodemus in Denver. the court did not rule on the appeal.
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Granta
Denver
Colorado
James C. Bulger
Lloyd F. Nicodemus
Ter
Bulger
War Plant Loss Reported at Hubbard & Co Factory
Fire at Hubbard & Co shovel makers plant in Pittsburg causes 125000 dollars in damage. Origin of the blaze unknown. Company engaged in war orders. Prisoners study America and New York Red 29. Mutual Welfare league members study conditions in South.
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Hubbard & Co
America
N.Y
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