Verdun Front Contained As Germans Reassess Assault
Paris dispatch reports military critics believe Germany will abandon a frontal Verdun attack soon. Heavy bombardments in Douaumont persist while Avocourt activity and Deadmans Hill attempts continue with limited gains. Germans probe for weaker points and open small offensives at other sectors, without a broad Verdun plan.
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Sweden passes safe from war as neutrality holds
Stockholm reports the government believes Sweden has avoided involvement in the European conflict. Officials say every effort to force Sweden into war failed, and the nation remains neutral despite immense pressure from both sides. The public supported staying at peace, with attempts to disrupt neutrality unsuccessful. New laid eggs advertised at Prosser's Harness Shop for $1.25 per dozen.
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Stockholm
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Italian Queen Narrowly Escapes Air Bombs Near Rome
Queen Elena riding the royal train from the battle front escaped destruction when two Austrian planes attacked yesterday. Bombs fell within a few feet as the train neared the capital and the shock of the explosions was felt by passengers and guards.
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Italy
Elena
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Escape of Royal Matron Stuns Train Scene
Aboard the train the escape of the royal matron is described as almost miraculous. The incident draws attention to the daring maneuver and the implied safety of royal travel.
German Str. Victim of Russian Diver Olga Biantana Sinking
Petrograd dispatches report the sinking of the German steamship Olga Biantana by a Russian submarine in Baltic waters. The incident occurred as tensions rise in the Baltic theater with maritime losses mounting for Germany.
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Bernstorff predicts end to U S bombings
Count Bernstorff believes Germanys instruction to consuls to urge respect for American laws will reduce attacks on munitions plants supplying the entente. He concedes many recent bombings may be by misguided individuals of German or Austrian origin but says they were not sanctioned by Berlin and Germany wishes to avoid suspicion.
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A. P. A. Service
Washington
Count Bernstorff
Germany
United States
Bernstorff
Germany Expresses Regret Over Sussex Submarine Attack
Berne May 19 The German government through its representative at the Swiss capital today tendered an expression of regrets over the killing of two Swiss citizens in the submarine attack on the steamer Sussex.
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Berne
Sussex
Wilson to Give Peace Talk Before League
President Wilson accepted an invitation to address the league to enforce peace during the coming week. The announcement came this morning in Washington.
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Washington
Wilson
League
Pope Moves to End Submarine Warfare via Vatican
London May 19 Sir Edward Grey said the Vatican has asked Berlin to abandon submarine warfare. The Vatican reportedly forwarded a request to Germany to stop a method risking noncombatant lives and property. El Paso May 20 a U S soldier was shot and killed by Mexican guards near Juarez triggering an official military probe.
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London
Edward Grey
House of Commons
Vatican
Henry Howard
Germany
Berlin
ED Paso
Juarez
United States
Atlantic Fleet Reorganized Under New Command Plan
Secretary Daniels will announce a complete reorganization of the Atlantic fleet. Admirals Mayo and Fletcher are central figures with Mayo slated for supreme command and Fletcher stepping down as commander in chief. The Arkansas will be designated as the fleet flagship.
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A. P. A. Service
Washington
Daniels
Admira Mayo
Fletcher
Arkansas
Police Tap Wires in Morgan War Munitions Probe
Testimony before the legislative investigating committee revealed that New York police wiretaps targeted Morgan offices in a probe into large war munitions deals. Officers allegedly tapped telephone lines seeking evidence in the case.
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A. P. A. Service
New York
Legislative Investigating Committee
Morgan
Haffer Sentenced to Four Months for Libel
A. P. A. Service Tacoma May 19 Judge Cardy jailed Haffer for four months for libelling General Washington alleging multiple misconducts.
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A. P. A. Service
Tacoma
Cardy
Haffer
General Washington
Big booze seizure in Girard saloons raids
Three hundred thousand dollars worth of whisky beer and gin were seized by representatives of the attorney general's office after raids on 30 Girard saloons yesterday in Montgomery May 19.
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BP. A. Service
Montgomery
Attorney General's Office
Girard
All Alaska Sweepstakes Dog Race Covered Day by Day
The Daily Nugget prints a complete race story from the All Alaska Sweepstakes Dog Race and presents its daily score card in the April 15 issue. Extra copies are on sale at the office, and subscribers are invited to sign up for home delivery.
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