Tyrol Front Heats Up As Forces Move In
Geneva dispatch reports heavy fighting resuming on the Tyrolean front as Italians and Austrians launch offensives at multiple points. Italians reportedly withdraw below Castiano in the Trent area while eastern sectors show Italian gains forcing Austrian positions to be abandoned. Reinforcements flow to both sides ahead of a potential gigantic coming clash. Austria is rumored to shift reserves westward to strike before Russian advances in Galicia.
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Geneva
Castiano
Trent
Adige
Austria
Beacon Journal Building Collapse Claims Dozens
Akron Ohio May 17 Twenty people were killed outright and about a dozen more seriously injured when the Beacon Journal building collapsed. The two story structure housed a Zerres brothers restaurant and most victims were diners. The collapse followed removal of a neighboring wall being torn down for a new structure.
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A. P. A. Service
Akron
Beacon Journal
Zerries Brothers
Alaskan Pioneer Vic Tim Killed in Auto Wreck
Everett May 17 William Compton a pioneer of the Fidalgo bay district in southeastern Alaska was killed today in an auto accident near Everett Compton formerly lived at Fidalgo bay and held several mineral claims in that area said to have brought substantial sums to their owners
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Everett
William Compton
Fidalgo Bay
Alaska
Compton
Germans Prepare Renewed Eastern Offensive Against Riga
Reports from London and Petrograd indicate extensive German preparations for a renewed push against Riga. Airmen report reinforcements moving northeast from Baltic bases and a new railroad line toward the Dvina, with indications of a sea force to attack the Russian seaport.
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A. PA
London
Riga
Petrograd
Baltic
Dvina
Great Russian
Norwegian Independence Day Observance Tonight at Sons of the North
All participants in the celebration will attend at 8 o'clock sharp this evening in the Sons of the North hall. Proceedings begin promptly, per committee notice.
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Sons of the North Hall
Turks Claim Russians Beaten in Day Three Retreat
The war ministry reports Russian forces southeast of Erzerum were decisively defeated after a three day battle and forced into retreat toward Erzerum. Russians abandoned many military supplies and left numerous wounded on the field.
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A. P. A. Service
Constantinople
War Ministry
Erzerum
Trial Stirring Casement Draws Englandwide Attention
London May 17 Sir Roger Casement’s trial in the Assize court attracts universal attention across England. Public sentiment anticipates a minimum penalty of life imprisonment, with government evidence linking him to leading roles in the rebel movement. The Chambr of Commerce begins publishing the first list of Bosster’s Club members, signaling active business and mining participation.
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A. P. A. Service
London
Roger Casement
Assize Court
England
Chambr of Commerce
Boster’s Club
Interned Austrians Battle Canadian Guards at Detention Camp
A May 17 report from Ottawa describes an outbreak at a military detention camp near Ottawa where nineteen Austrian prisoners were shot by guards while attempting to overpower them. Four died instantly. several guards were injured as Germans and Austrians in the camp clashed during the escape attempt.
Four Bidders Face Willard Fulton Fight Contract Folds
New York reports four bidders courting the Willard Fulton match as negotiations drag. Insiders say larger offers may force higher purses or the fight may slip away from the current holders. The event draws rising attention and is expected to outshine the Willard Morgano engagement.
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A. P. A. Service
New York
Willard Morngo
Caplan Jury Discharged After Impasse in MASL Case
Los Angeles May 10 The Caplan MASL jury was discharged after failing to agree after more than a day of deliberations. They reported a disagreement after Saturday and Sunday and were allowed to return, but after a night of deliberation no consensus emerged. The note mentions the Family Paper and Daily Nugget as sources.
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A. P. A. Service
Los Angeles
Caplan
Strugg
Germany offers restitution in Sussex case
Madrid May 16 Germany through the ambassador to the Spanish court announced willingness to indemnify the families and dependents of Spanish victims of the Sussex attack and to make further amends. The foreign minister signaled acceptance of the offer. Samuel Hill returns from Europe aboard the Cunard liner Pannonia after a Belgium King visit but gives no details. Nugget ad notes subscription and a claimed sighting of a British fleet.
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A. P. A. Service
Madrid
Germany
New York
Samuel Hill
Europe
Cunard
Pannonia
Albert
Belgium
Hill
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