Britain urges China to resist and Gallipoli gains noted
May 4 reports from London describe Allied naval and ground actions on the Gallipoli Peninsula as largely successful. Turkish defenses near the strait are weakening while French and British forces consolidate positions around Maidos and Gallipoli, with ongoing reinforcements and plans for further attacks. separate dispatches mention bombardment of the Dardanelles and the expected continuation of hostilities in the region.
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London
Admiralty
Gallipoli
Maldi
Maidos
Council Disposes of Last Plumb in Fifteenth Session
A large crowd watched the fifteenth Common council meet in regular session as it disposed of the last plum in the political basket. After routine business, a push for appointing a police officer led to two roll calls and a final tie broken by Dougherty and Brown supporters. The council deferred further action, referred a $1,200 School Board request to the Finance Committee, and heard reports from the Police and Jail, Firesant Water, and Street Committees. City finances showed warrants paid and a cash balance on hand.
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Sur
Chas. Thompson
Wm. Brown
Edward Horan
Wm. Dougherty
Blake
Ross
Diamond
Dougherty
Burgh
Lehmann
Thompson
Brown
Horan
Mr. Horan
Dougher
Lomen
Tess
Finance Committee
Police and Jail Committee
Phonan
Chairmin Ross
Hobbes
Thanes Committee
Balane Due Jas
McAllister
Grimm
Nugget Boosts Name Advertise and Subscribe Push
The Nugget launches a strengthened ad push urging readers to name advertise and subscribe with mailings to friends outside. Authority details or dates unclear but the campaign centers on expanding readership and engagement through promotional mailings and advertising.
Turkish Defeat in Gallipoli Confirmed by Adm.
A recent report confirms the Turkish defeat at Gallipoli, despite earlier denials by officials. The Western Gallipoli sector is cited as the decisive area, with sources noting renewed claims of Allied success and Turkish setbacks.
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Wivkle Wadetiat
Gyllipoli
Sovigsuld
Liitt Aineple
Gulflight Towed to Port for Repairs after Damaged At Sea
Washington reports that the American torpedo boat Gulflight, damaged near the Seilly Islands, has undergone temporary repairs and is being towed to the port for full repairs. The vessel’s condition is described as severe but stable.
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Gulflight
Washington
Mas Te
Seilly Islands
Mass meeting tonight at Eagle Hall
A mass meeting is scheduled for tonight at Eagle Hall with performances by Evverybody Teon Best and Arthur Breoker Taid Ady. The event promises singing and community gathering at the venue.
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Eagle Hall
Teon and
Best
Arthur Breoker
Germans Renew Offensive Near Paris Amid Turbulent Front
Fragmentary newspaper text reports a renewed German offensive around Paris in mid campaign. Scattered lines reference battles, military momentum, and shifting casualties as defenders face pressure along the Western Front. Protected by partial OCR, the readable items show a tense push with uncertain outcomes and no fixed dates.
Ferocious German Offensive in Northeastern France
Reported German forces launch a determined assault in the northeastern French theatre. Allied units resist with strong infantry and artillery, maintaining defenses despite concentrated pressure.
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France
British Collier Links Near Scilly Islands
May 4 report from London describes a British collier near Scilly Islands with the liner Griftight absorbed yesterday. The Mintern crew members suffered burns yet qualified for transfer at Penganet after rescue operations.
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British Collier Links
Scilly Islands
London
Linkinson
Piettish
Ste Minter
Ue Americaa
Steemer
Pie Mintern
Penganet
Terrific defeat for Russians shocks European front
Fragmented OCR report describes a major Russian military setback amid chaotic battlefield notes. It mentions Haig's forces, northern front actions, and Allied positions with scattered references to Europe, Meantigel, and guerrilla warfare dynamics. The garbled text preserves names like Haig and general war context without clear chronology or locations.
Berlin silent on attacks on American vessels
A fragmentary overseas squib notes Berlin’s silence after reported torpedoing of a Gulf tanker and mentions a German statement. The readable text is garbled but suggests international tension over naval attacks and U S reactions.
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Berlin
Coal lands reserved near Matanuska and Bering River fields
The May 3 salt line announces coal lands in and around the Matanuska and Bering River fields will be withheld from leasing. Other provisions from the October 1914 act permit leasing in unreserved areas to meet territorial fuel needs. Survey work is planned in reserved zones. Flour prices listed by North Pole and Anvil bakeries.
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Washington
Matanuska
Bering River
Bering and
Matin Hoki Fields
Wrensin
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Moston
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Patrerat
Mage
Perrin
Dorsi
Josie
Cremrnanne
Norton
Council
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Paris
Aly
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Portes
Saninline
Lin
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Arttaek
Merseini
Wits
Czar
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Baltic
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Baltes
Yim Laide
Henry
Wendy
Werean
Gulftight
Nuc
North Pole Bakery
Anvil Bakery
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