Germans Reinforce Front As Americans Hold Line
On the French battle front Germans added artillery reinforcements and engaged in duels with American troops. A village was wiped out in 48 hours as Bocies shells fell. Americans and French kept the line steady, raiding roads while repelling the German fire. Trenches likely to be repaired and trench fighting to resume unless new German attacks occur. Townley On The Back Washington May 1 A C Townley denied to the senate military committee that the National Non-Partisan League is treasonable. He faces espionage act charges. questions probed loyalty. Townley cited league assets in Liberty Loans and denied Bolshevik support while noting agricultural output.
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Townley
Washington
Isakes Townley
Reed
Missouri
League
Nort Dakota
Minnesota
Haig praises 19th Division as British hold line
General Haig in a general order commends the Second Army and states that enemy efforts to break British resistance will fail if Allies maintain the determination shown by the 19th Division. The message comes from London dated May 1.
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London
Haig
Comparative Calm on West Front Reports British Aid Moves
On the French front there is comparative calm after a three day upheaval as Field Marshal Hindenburg shifts Gen ae from Verdun toward Mc Kemmel. Von Eberhardt commands five divisions on the left, Sueger's five on the right, a total of about 60,000 men hammering but with limited gains. The Ypres area sees continued German shelling in local fights while a British counterattack retakes ground near the Ypres Cantons canal.
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Flanders
Hindenburg
Verdun
Mc Kemmel
Sueger
von Eberhardt
Ypres
Ypres Comines Canal
Mt. Scherterberg
Nine Hundred Million Short in Third Liberty Drive
Washington reports official results of the Third Liberty Loan canvass show total subscriptions reaching 2,113,998,000 dollars. In the final week, about 900 million dollars remain to be subscribed as the campaign winds down.
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Washington
Liberty Loan
Boys Destroy German Books in Mankato High
Boys at Mankato High School are believed to be responsible for a break in the school during the week and holidays, damaging and destroying all the textbooks in the building.
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Mankato, Minn
Mankato, Hihg School
If Allies Hold They Will Win
Paris May 1 If the allies hold Germany is beaten declared a Spanish statesman returning from Germany who was interviewed at the Spanish frontier Andre Glenarer a Paris correspondent says Belgian for ced to work under whip Amsterdam May 1 French refugees declared that 25 000 Belgian men and boys are forced to work under the whips of German soldiers at Valentennes and Nabuge Germans paying out money Juarez Mexico May 1 Arrivals from Chihauhau report that German agents are distributing money to all Mexican commanders in northern Mexico and that Gen Murgara is said to receive 10 000 Two transports were damaged at sea Washington April 29 Two American transports were damaged in a collision at sea Both returned to an American port No lives were lost is the report Missing man found Ottawa Can April 29 S Carlson of Glenora N D reported missing in a recent Canadian casualty list has been found British casualties reported London April 29 British casualties last week at the raid in Zeebrugge and Ostend were 108 killed 16 missing 384 wounded.
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Paris
Germany
Andre Glenarer
Amsterdam
Valentennes
Nabuge
Juarez
Mexico
Chihauhau
Murgara
Washington
Ottawa
Can
S. Carlson
Glenora
N. D
London
Zeebrugge
Ostend
Red Cross Plans Big Day on the 17th
The Red Cross volunteers announce a major celebration on the 17th to raise funds. A regular dance and entertainment program are planned, with committees organizing activities and proceeds supporting the Red Cross fund. Further details will be shared soon.
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The
Red Cross
Red Cross Fund
Excess of Winter Wheat Is Report
Washington reports spring wheat yields should rise 20 to 30 percent from the last estimate by the Agricultural Department of the Food Administration. Winter wheat is expected to exceed the forecast by at least 130 million bushels.
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Washington
Agricultural Department of the Food Administration
Unemployed throng streets of Petrograd in 350,000 march
Petrograd reports 350,000 unemployed crowds in the Russian capital filling the streets as unrest grows. The Paris Journal correspondent notes widespread hardship and tension in the early spring scene.
Demand for Investigation of Public Improvements Commission
In New York on April 30, George Creel chairman of the Commission of Public Improvements urged an investigation. He wrote to Frank Peter Glass president of the American Newspaper Association of America in response to Hopeville Rogers business manager of the Chicago Daily News in an address last night. Rogers is retiring president of the A P P.
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New York
Commission of Public Improvements
George Creel
Commission
Frank Peter Glass
American Newspaper Association of America
Creel
Hopeville Rogers
Chicago Daily News
Rogers
Dennstedts Win in Supreme Court in Quinlivan Case
A. E. Dennstedt of Dennstedt Land Co. reports the North Dakota Supreme Court affirmed a district court ruling in favor of Dennsteds against J. J. Quinlivan. Quinlivan had sought $5300 for a commission on a deal with C. C. Harlan. Dennsteds argued a prior agreement limited Quinlivan to $500. The high court upheld the $17.24 balance paid, with costs against Quinlivan. The 1916 Valley City trial and Judge Coffey’s rulings are noted.
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A. E. Dennstedt
Dennstedt Land Company
Knauf
Jamestown
Supreme Court
District Court
J. J. Quinlivan
Valley Cite
Ovt
Quinlivan
Dennstedts
C. C. Harlan
Cedar Falls
Towa
Harlan
S. E. Ellsworth
Quinnivan
J. A. Coffey
Valley City
Coffey
Germans Close on Sebastopal From Zurich Report
Zurich dispatch reports German forces are about forty miles from Sebastopal as the Reich-Post issues the latest notice. The terse military update places the advance during the April sequence of operations with no further tactical details given.
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Zurich
Switzerland
Sebastopal
Reich-Post
TragicDeath of Ervin Furgeson on Nome Farm
Ervin C. Furgeson died from an accidental gunshot on his Nome area farm five miles southeast of Nome on Tuesday forenoon. He had gone upstairs to fetch a revolver to shoot a dog. the weapon discharged accidentally as his wife and a helper returned. Coroner Holberg ruled accidental death, no inquest needed. He had married Anna Skramatad last September and was a prosperous farmer. The funeral is expected in Nome on Friday. he was brother to Mrs. Harry N. Olsby and son of Mrs. Annie Furgeson.
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Ervin C. Furgeson
Nome
Furgeson
Holberg
Anna Skramatad
Harry N. Olsby
Annie Furgeson
Olsby
Complaint Filed Against Metis Standard Oil Company
Washington on April 30 reports a formal complaint accusing the Metis Standard Oil Company of illegal competition and intent to stifle competition. The action marks a significant antitrust inquiry with potential regulatory scrutiny and legal proceedings ahead.
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Washington
Metis Standard Oil Company
Staggering Before Ypres German Offensive Stalls
With British forces in Flanders, May 1, German General Von Armin failed to advance a single yard against Allied lines near Ypres. Shelling occurred from Arras toward Haverbrook as raids by the Allies were few, and the German plan to turn southwest of Ypres will likely be reconsidered after Sunday's stubborn repulse.
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Ypres
Flanders
von Armin
Arras
Haverbrook
Local enemy attacks repulsed near Ypres and Locre
London reports that a local enemy assault on a post at St Julian near Ypres was repulsed by machine gun fire. The Meteren sector raided last night with many prisoners taken. The French improved their position at Locre.
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London
St. Julian
Ypres
Douglas Haig
Meteren
Locre
President Wilson Calls One Million to Buy Liberty Bonds
President Wilson urged one million Americans to join in purchasing a fifty dollar Liberty bond, paying five dollars down and five dollars monthly until paid. He bought one himself and secured another offering on the same terms, aiming to rally citizens nationwide. So far twelve million people have purchased bonds, three million more than the second liberty loan, yet per capita subscriptions did not meet the target as some wealthy individuals did not participate.
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Washington
Wilson
Oncc
Not Abusing Americans Says Germany Report
Washington reports from Spanish investigators say Germany is not abusing American prisoners and provides all they need. Spanish diplomats oversee American interests in Germany during the war and note a camp where Americans are kept receives ample water for weekly baths. They acknowledge possible distortions or difficult fact gathering.
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Washington
Germany
Spain
London to Delay Irish Conscription Policy
The London News reports the government will suspend its Irish conscription policy for a few weeks to observe the fate of the Irish home rule bill. This pause aims to gauge political reaction before acting on potential mandatory service for Irishmen.
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London
The
London News
Seaman Arthur A Hahn Falls To Death On Prairie
Washington May 1 Arthur A Hahn second class seaman was killed after falling down a hatch aboard the U S Prairie Navy department says His father Jacob Hahn resides in La Crosse Wisconsin
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Washington
Arthur A. Hahn
U.S. Prairie
Navy Department
Jacob Hahn
la Crosse
Wis
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