French Fire Seizes Ground Near St Quentin In Night Assault
Paris May 3 The bombardment of St Quentin continues with French forces winning gains in the southern suburbs after a night attack. The general staff says trenches once held by German troops were extended several hundred yards and prisoners and machine guns were captured. The Champagne offensive is in full swing as Petin aims to split the German line and move troops toward Luxemburg. The French troops are reported in good health with little sickness in the trenches.
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Greatest Shower of Metal in History War Front Bombardment
London May 3 dispatches report the fifty mile front from Lens to St Quentin under the heaviest artillery fire of the war. Field Marshal Haig says more guns and ammunition are in action than in any prior engagement of its size, with infantry assaults following the bombardment along the Sensee north of Arras. The heavy siege guns and light artillery are massed to break the Hindenburg line as preparations for a decisive British advance continue.
Germany offers full reparations and salute for Monte Prodigido
Buenos Aires May 3 German government agrees to pay full cost of ship and cargo for the Monte Protegido sinking and promises a one hundred gun salute to the Argentine flag at an early opportunity. It regrets the accident and will not molest South American shipping, amid anti German demonstrations in Argentina. Lettuce ad and Nugget subscription note follow in the same column.
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Next Big Move May Be Troops to the Front
Washington May 3 Sending troops to France seems the chief topic among officials with sentiment swaying longtime opponents. A White House announcement is expected soon as President Wilson and General Joffre meet, signaling possible U S transports for troop deployment to the other side.
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More French Officers Arrive in United States
International News Service reports a large number of French officers arriving at an American port. Rumors suggest French recruiting stations will be set up to enlist men for the French army, coordinated with U.S. recruiting efforts as war mobilization increases.
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War brings U S Canada closer in wartime unity
International News Service reports in Montreal that American support for Britain in the German war has strengthened Canadian-U S friendship. Officials note past tensions after Taft’s reciprocity rejection, but shared war aims now bind the nations as allies.
Liberty Loan opens to public subscriptions for two billion
Washington May 3 The Liberty Loan inviting two billion dollars has been opened to the public for subscription. Early subscriptions run from one hundred to one million dollars. The public shows strong patriotism and expects a large over subscription. The loan is short term with three percent interest and due July 17. Funds to be spent in the United States for coal food munitions and supplies. The Italian loan of one hundred million dollars was handed to Ambassador Macchi by Secretary McAdoo.
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Rockingham submarine incident shocks Irish Sea rescue
In the Irish Sea the armed steamer Rockingham was sunk twice by submarine threat with 13 crew missing. Patrol boats and destroyers searched as 23 survivors reached port and 12 crew remained unaccounted. The incident prompts ongoing maritime warnings and rescue efforts.
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