Italian Warship Damaged in Adriatic Fight Amid Cabinet Shakeup
London May 26 The war cabinet shift signals clash between cautious civilian leadership and aggressive military aims led by Lord Fisher who pushes for a bold big warship raid on German ports. Reports note possible conscription moves and plans to strike with strong fleet action if orders allow.
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Italians Force Austrians from Several Towns
Military dispatches report Italian forces driving Austrian troops from multiple towns near the front. The offensives press onward with bombardment along the Monfiloorie and Trieste sectors as Vienna notes possible Italian landings in Monenegro.
Liner Reynal Rammed Off Nantucket as Joseph Cuneo Attacks
New York reports say the Holland American liner Reynal was rammed by the French steamer Joseph Cuneo off Nantucket Light and listed sinking in radio updates. Warships were sent to escort the Reynal back toward New York amid heavy fog and uncertain condition.
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Nebraskan Torpedoed Off South Irish Coast Report Spurs Inquiry
May 26 dispatches say the American steamer Nebraskan, en route from Liverpool to the Delaware breakwater in ballast, was torpedoed off the south Irish coast. Officials expect a thorough State Department probe as British and American authorities assess German submarine responsibility amid similar recent incidents.
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Allies Try to Draw Spain Into World Conflict
Madrid May 24 numerous indications show allied powers efforts to influence Spain through press campaigns urging duty to assist the allied cause and revive revival of German invasion destruction as a warning. The Tagung May 25 reports Netherlands note to Germany over Lusitania sinking protesting violations of international law.
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British Cabinet reshuffle rumors amid war era turmoil
London dispatch reports possible sweeping changes in the British Cabinet as resignations and reassignments swirl. Arthur Balfour likely to become Prime Minister with Winston Churchill out, while Anthony Eden and Lord Fisher expected in key posts and John Redmayne's seat in question.
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French Air Raid Destroys German Base at St Quentin
French air forces raid German lines destroying the St. Quentin aeroplane base and a Cel depot. The operation, aimed at crippling German airfields, saw the attackers evade patrols and return to their lines with damage assessed.
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Germans Planters Protect Gulf of Finland Warships Report
German tile planters protected by warships are said to block waters of the Gulf of Finland. Coasting vessels arriving recently report crews facing threats that may isolate Petrograd from water communications with the rest of the world.
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Revolutionary Government Restoring Order in Portugal
May 28. The city returns to quiet after rioting subsides in smaller towns, as Chagas government strengthens control. He may offer general amnesty to revolting Portuguese, except those criminally guilty of unlawful acts.
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