Allies gain 12 miles as air raids kill in London
Paris reports French and Italian troops advance twenty kilometers on the Macedonian front. Air activity noted on the western front includes destruction of 12 planes and several balloons on May 17 18. London reports 37 killed in the metropolitan area with injuries and property damage. J. G. McCullough sunk by mine or torpedo. all hands saved except engineer Daughtry. German artillery activity increases along the Albert Bucquoy front with raids repulsed and prisoners taken. Vienna claims repulse of Italians near Brenta. Paris notes artillery activity on both sides near Avre Hengerd and Argonne. Armenian massacres continue as Turks advance along the Caucasian front with Van occupied.
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Paris
War Office
Western Front
France
My Zone
Wattunglas
Jay
J. G. McCullough
Navy Department
Daughtry
London
Artil
Albert and
Acquoy
Albert
Hinges
Bucquoy
Vienna
Brenta
Todday
Tyrolean West Front
Vincenzian Mountains
Monte Pertica
Hengerd
Cud Oraindon
Jlette
Argonne
Woevre
Rheims
Major Raoul Lufbery Killed in Air Battle Over France
American Army dispatch reports Major Raoul Lufbery, famed as the best aviator in the American air service, was shot down and killed by a German triplane near Toul. He leaped from his flaming craft at 1,800 yards, after scoring 17 victories. The German plane, armed with twin machine guns, escaped amid heavy anti-aircraft fire.
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Associated Press
France
Raoul Lufbery
Lufbery
Gerrean
David Peterson
Honesdale
Peterson
Douglas Campbell
Toul
Germany
Flirey
Lune
Separated from Wife Placed in Class 1A
A man named Collie Ww. of 2 Oak Street was classified in Class 1A by City Board No. 2 after examination. The action, noted this afternoon, follows his separation from his wife and places him in the next increment of Class 1A under the Selective Service Act.
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Collie
Oak Street
Mobile
City Board No. 2
Apeand
Courtba
He Sells Papers and Saves His Money
A fourteen year old regular student has sold The News Item for two years at Conception and Dauphin. He averages over $1.50 daily and has saved much of his earnings. Quiet until he reaches his corner, he explains to passers by why they should read The News Item.
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Conception
Dauphin
Final drive plans framed for Red Cross fundraiser
The Red Cross campaign opens Tuesday with 175 workers and leaders instructed by John Mitchell. Edward Cummings of Spring Hill College addressed the group at the Cawtoon hotel, urging donations of necessity rather than abundance while mobilizing support for a Mobile area drive aiming to raise 506000.
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Red Cross
Edward Cummings
Spring Hill College
Cawtoon
Children Promote Thrift Stamps Through News Item Drive
Saturday's drive saw school children and the News Item circulation team collect new subscriber orders for Thrift Stamps. A young girl proudly showed 12 new subscriptions earned after a single afternoon of work, receiving a thrift card with six stamps and learning she would get a stamp for every two new subscribers.
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Mauneger
Cuba Celebrates Day of Independence in Havana Parade
Cuba marks its national independence day with dawn bells and sirens, a city bedecked in Cuban colors, and a monster parade reviewed by President Menocal. Thousands marchers from Havana and provinces, marines, generals guards, national police, firefighters, and city officials participate.
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Associated Press
Havana
May
Cuba
Menocal
Former Czar Chooses Swiss Exile Path
Geneva reports that the former emperor of Russia and his family have decided to go into exile in Switzerland. Vienna papers note the decision follows a long period of upheaval and political change.
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Switzerland
Apanri Ted Preag
Geneva
Russia
Aed
Vienna
Weather Forecast for Alabama and Mississippi
May forecast from Washl Utus predicts fair skies tonight in Alabama and Mississippi, with Tuesday mostly clear. Light winds and mild temperatures expected, no precipitation forecast.
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Associated Press
Uitus
Labama
Mississippi
Farrell Named Shipping Board Director of Operations
James A. Farrell president of United States Steel is tapped to direct operations for the Shipping Board. Southern shipyards will soon run light night shifts as lumber and labor conditions improve since January 1, per an Emergency Fleet Corp report by John H. Kirby.
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John Kirby
Sby Shesetiates Press
Washington
James A. Farrell
United States Steel Corporation
Shipping Board
Southern Yards
South
Southern Shipyards Goon
Emergency Fleet Corporation
John H. Kirby
Ulfra Junkers Form New Prussian League
Amsterdam May 29. The emperor's faithful lieges form a new ultra jingoistic league of titled Prussian junkers. The league issues an ultimatum to the emperor under the banner Emperor hear thy people. It pleads against parliamentary or democratic reforms, saying opposition would alienate true Germans and warns the ruler to choose wisely or risk popular support.
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Aasoci
Peren
Amsterdam
Fatherland
U-39 At Cartagena In Damaged Condition
A damaged report from Munich quotes a dispatch stating the German submarine U-39 entered Cartagena last night. The same source claims U-39 torpedoed the Lusitania, and earlier attacked the American tanker Petrolite off Egypt in December 1915.
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U-39
Cartagena
Associated Press
Cna
Uarman Éffvices
Lusitania
Kegypt
French Meatless Day Success Says Boret
Paris reports French food minister Victor Boret told the Associated Press meatless days ending yesterday improved the war effort. He said the fronts will receive needed meat and praised American restrictions as a sign of French gratitude and a pledge to make similar sacrifices.
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Associated
Paris
Victor Boret
Associated Press
France
America
Wilson speech praised by London press in New York
May 2 Britain’s press lauds President Wilson’s New York address. The Daily Chronicle calls it an utterance aligning with wartime aims and uplifting the public mood. The Daily Express hails it as a thrilling call of duty, praising the president’s vision and judgment.
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Associated Press
London
Wilson
New York
The
Daily Chronicle
Thut
the Chronicle
Daily Express
Tallest Bir dman Loses Both Feet
The tallest airman in the British army, Lieutenant David Bond, reported by the Associated Press, has lost both feet after an accident. He stands six feet four inches, and his case involves his nephew, Mary and the Duke of Northumberland.
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Asseriated Press
Vie Brn
David Bond
Mary
Duke of Northumberland
Inspector Cobb En Route to Pensacola for Fort Pickens Visit
Mr J B Cobb assistant U S inspector of boilers based in New Orleans is in Mobile today en route to Pensacola. He will inspect boilers at Fort Pickens and then proceed to the next assignment.
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J.B. Cobb
U. S
Boiers
New Orleans
Mobile
Pensacola
Fort Pickens
Admiral Keyes Photo Returns From Zeebrugge Raid Funeral
A first photograph of Admiral Keyes reaching America after his Led Zeebrugge and Ostend raid actions appears during his attendence at the funeral in Dover for sailors who died in the Zeebrugge raid.
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Admiral Keyes
America
Zeebrugge
Ostend
Dover
Macedonia Judge Berney Probes Ahearn Charges
In France British Army Headquarters and northern French sectors report rapid American troop buildup with camps and depots sprouting. The Ottawa transmitted piece notes American organization as thorough with determined aim to fight to victory, intensified training in concert with British and French forces, and ongoing drafts of larger formations replacing earlier units.
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France
Ottawa
Draft Boards Set To Register June 5
Mobile draft boards announce the June 5 registration for young men born since last June. The county board will cover Mobile County outside the city, while City Boards register Mobile residents. City Board No 1 handles wards 1 2 3 5 6 9 10 and Board No 2 wards 4 7 and 8.
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County Board
Mobile
City Board No. 1
Repairs Needed for All County Roads Officials Say
County road officials led by Superintendent A L McLean report that every hard surface road requires repairs despite adverse weather and labor shortages. He cites intense demand for labor and scarce materials as major obstacles. The board plans to purchase road grader machinery when mobile representatives appear.
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A. L. McLean
Board of Revenue and
Ravel
MrLean
Mobile
Eleven Men Fined for Gambling in Inferior Court
Holder, Ben Pallor, Willie Williams, Austin, Elijah Lewis, Lon Mealey, Squire McCormick and Alex Williams were fined and costs for gaming. Fines paid in all cases. Willie Sints and Robert Robertson failed to appear. alias writ of arms issued against them. Andrew s. gaming paid a $10 fine with costs. Lewis fined $6 and costs or ten days, Pearl Caldwell fined $1 and costs for assault. T. F Harrison’s prohibition case continued after hanging fire.
Italian Flag Will Fly At Mobile On War Anniversary
On Friday May 24 the Italian flag will be displayed alongside the Stars and Stripes at Mobile post office to mark Italy entering the war on the Allied side. Juetmaster J Blocker Thornton has orders from the post office department to display both flags at the building and private businesses will also display the Italian colors.
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Italy
Mobile
Juetmaster J. Blocker Thornton
Postoffice Department
United States
Postoffice
Shoe Machinery Co Wins Anti Trust Suit
United Shoe Machinery Co won its Supreme Court case against the government anti trust action. The court approved the legal organization of the company and the contested tying arrangements. The government’s suit, appealed after losses at lower courts, sought to unwind the company and its subsidiaries.
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Associated x Vets
Washington
United Shoe Machinery Company
Supreme Court
Shoe Machinery Company
We, Gealeion
The
Charges Against Police Were Made by Harry Ahearn
Ahearn affidavit alleges liquor seizures and police misconduct linked to unlawful sharing of intoxicants. Judge Berney urges grand jury to consider evidence for possible indictments, noting state prohibitions and the need to probe the police department.
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Harry Ahearn
Ted Db
E Desmond
R. J. Ennis
Chepttel
City Commission
Berney
Siate
Alabama
Court charges jurors on prohibition laws with summarizing instruction
The judge explains that under present conditions prohibition laws make manufacturing selling or distributing spirituous or malt liquors illegal except for private dwelling social use. He notes there are lengthy exceptions to be explained by the solicitor and declines to rehearse them.
Five Lawyers Named to Advise Selectmen
As chairman of the council of state feasen for Mobile county, Mr. J.C. has appointed a committee of five to advise the selectmen regarding laws passed by Congress and aid for soldiers and their families. The panel includes F. J. Inge, J. G. Halton, W. H. Armbrecht, J. L. B Alex, and T. Howard. Members will be increased as needs arise and any member will assist in the emergency.
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Council of State
Feasen
Mobile County
J.C
Mesers
F. J. Inge
J. G. Halton
W. H. ‘Armbrecht
J. L. B Alex
T. Howard
Rich
Burfoot Back From Recruiting Trip In Birmingham
Burfoot returns from a recruiting trip with a stop in Thomasville and plans for further evaluation.
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Burfoot
Canna
Thomasville
Birmingham
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