Armistice Between Russia and Germany Exposed
An official statement in London confirms an armistice existed between Russia and Germany. Lavoff warns the armistice will end and hostilities resume. Hollweg sought a separate peace with Russia. British press fault Lavoff for secrecy and Russia asserts readiness to rejoin the fight.
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Teddy's Volunteers Told to Enter Civil Service Now
International News Service reports Teddy urges volunteers to leave regular army roles after government refusal and form a civil information bureau in New York. He calls for steadfast patriotism and notes ongoing contact with the bureau while directing an able corps of assistants.
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Two Red Cross Nurses Killed by Shell Fire
An American steamer Mongolia returning from Europe reports two Red Cross nurses, Edith Ayers and Helen Woods of Chicago, were accidentally killed during target practice at sea when a shell ricocheted and detonated on deck. The ship arrived with the bodies in state and will bury them with military honors as relatives travel to Nome.
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Italians Make Gains Prisoners Taken On Front
Official dispatches from Rome report Italian forces widening the front along the Imonzo river and in the Trentino as they advance with light field guns. They say Italian troops have taken more than six thousand prisoners on the northeast frontier since spring operations.
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Trentino
Evacuation of Kuku East of Plava Reported
Vienna reports that Kuku east of Plava was evacuated by Austro Hungarians after desperate fighting. A flanking movement and retirement allowed over three thousand Italians to be taken prisoner.
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Million dollar Lexington fire damages in business district
A May 21 blaze in Lexington’s business district threatened the area and required a long fight by city and nearby town departments. Strong winds and a collapsing wall injured several firefighters and spectators, with estimated damage near one million dollars, largely insured.
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Iternational News Service
Lexington
Fires ravage city as wind fans flames across three districts
Three simultaneous fires started at three o clock this afternoon as a strong wind drives flames through blocks. There is no hope for the city while Birmingham Macon Chattanooga and Augusta rush help.
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Chattanooga
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Government Opens Six Aviation Schools of War
War Department plans six new aviation schools with capacity for 600 students each to train pilots for France. Several sites including Minneola and Fort Omaha are named, with contractors preparing hangars and aircraft for immediate delivery as eight more schools are possible.
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Lewaring
French and German Torpedo Flotillas Duel Off Zeebrugge
Paris reports a morning clash off the Belgian coast as French torpedo boats engage German flotillas near Oost Dunkirk and Zeebrugge. The fight ends with German boats retreating to Zeebrugge base. French losses appear none and German hits unclear. Berlin says several French boats were hit, Germans returned to port. French gunners described as erratic.
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Reception planned for Uncle Sam's soldiers across Britain and France
International News Service reports widespread anticipation as American regulars under General Pershing approach Europe. Stars and Stripes will be displayed and reception committees formed across the British Isles. Paris authorities announce a national holiday and three day program to welcome troopships off Normandy.
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Dream Tonight at The Virginian Showings
Dustin Farnum stars in a Dream Tonight presentation of The Virginian a film adaptation of Owen Wisters novel The production touts American western realism and chivalry with five reels and over four hundred scenes Repeats tonight and tomorrow features Francis X Bushman and Marguerite Snow in The Silent Voice.
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Silent Voice
Chinese Cabinet Resigns in Mass After War Rift
In Pekin on May 1, all cabinet members resigned in a body except Premier Tuan Cih Jul as China faces public pressure for war with Germany. Parliament’s decision to not sever ties with Germany sparked widespread discontent and prompted the cabinet’s collective resignation.
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