Germans Press Offensive Across Baltic to Western Front
London reports German and Austrian forces widen action from the Baltic toward Libau and Riga and push at Ypres as well as western Galicia. Claims of 40 000 to 50 000 Russian prisoners and possible destruction of the Russian Third Army surface amid cautious Russian denial and awaiting Grand Duke Nicholas’s remarks.
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London
Ypres
Libau
Rigaen
Dunkirk
Grondno
Poland
Galicia
Carpathian
Wistoka
Dunajec
Dukla Pass
Tarnow
Lupkow Pass
Western
Carpathians
Vistula
Nicholas
United States Rejects Prize Court for Frye Case
Washington says the United States rejects Germany’s suggestion to submit the sinking of the William P. Frye to a prize court. The note proposes settlement by diplomatic negotiations, noting liability already admitted and that only indemnity amount and status remain to be settled.
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Washington
State Department
Foreign Office
William P. Frye
Prinz Eitel Friedrich
United States
Germany
Barnes forces finish fight hit by Albany printing critique
In Albany, Justice William S. Andrews admitted expert testimony for Colonel Roosevelt, showing potential waste in county printing. Henry J. Home of Columbia University testified reports by J. B. Lyon Co. could have been made with fewer pages and at about one third less cost.
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Syracuse
William Barnes
William
Andrews
Roosevelt
Albany
Henry J. Home
Columbia University
Bayne Senate
J. B. Lyon Company
Lafe Young Arrested in Innsbruck In Spy Case
Lafayette Young of Des Moines and a companion were arrested in Innsbruck on Wednesday as a spy case unfold. Young was released with apologies.
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Lafe Young
Vienna
May
Lafayette Young
Des Moines
United States
Innsbruck
Mr. Young
Spanish Steamer Wrecked Near Land's End
The Spanish steamer Tose de Aramburu of 2388 tons gross struck Rom melgtane rocks at Land's End, Plymouth, on May 8 and was completely wrecked. The crew escaped.
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Plymouth
England
War Near in Orient Arouses Global Alarm and Ultimatums
Tokyo reports a 48 hour delay as China readies to reject an ultimatum from Japan, with Beijing pledging resistance. President Yuen Shikai mobilizes 400,000 troops, factories limited by Japanese control, while London and Washington fear foreign intervention and warn of a broader conflict in the Far East.
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London
China
Tokyo
The
Central News
Washington
Japan
Peking
Yuen Shi Kai
Chicagoan Crane Named Peace Treaty Commissioner
Charles R. Crane of Chicago is named by Secretary Bryan as a commissioner under the Bryan peace treaty with Russia. He will go abroad on a special mission for the state department, with Petrograd as a likely destination. Details of the mission remain officially denied.
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Washington
Charles R. Crane
Chicago
Bryan
Russia
State Department
Petrograd
Crane
Richard, Olney
Massachusetts
France
Olney
China
Paul S. Heinsch
Peking
Japan
Crane Ig
United States
French Prisoners Captured as German Forces Advance
Berlin reports over 2000 French prisoners taken after a French evacuation in the Allyn forest with heavy casualties. London says German bombardment and gas use drive a slow Belgian advance amid enormous losses on both sides.
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Belgium
Berlin
Allyn Forest
London
Lincoln cites Pullman finances and porter pay
Robert T Lincoln testifies before the United States industrial committee discussing Pullman company finances including capital stock of 120 million dollars and eight percent annual dividends since 1900. He notes last year’s assets at 128.9 million and porter pay remains inadequate.
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Washington
Robert T. Lincoln
Pullman Company
United States Industrial Committee
Walsh
Lincoln
Doctor Ronalds Freed in Ruby Poison Murder Case
In Mattoon Illinois on Thursday the jury found Doctor Harold A Ronalds not guilty of murdering his wife on New Year s night. The case stemmed from Mrs Ronalds death January 3 after a night of drinking and carousing with a ruby colored poison found by the coroner s investigation.
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Mattoon
Harold A. Ronalds
Ronalds
British Troops Advance in Gallipoli May Offensive
London reports Allied forces pushed inland on Gallipoli during May 1 to 3 battles. Fresh Turkish troops met fierce resistance as the Allies repelled attacks, advanced into the peninsula interior, and intensified bombardment of Smyrna area forts.
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London
Gallipoli
Athene
London Exchange Telegraph Company
Wall of Smyrna
Tenedos
Daily News
Dardanelles
Gulf of Smyrna
Athens
Mitylene
Ephesus
Smyrna
Ed Walsh improves after grippe attack in hospital
Ed Walsh of the Chicago Americans, hospitalized with grippe, was able to sit in a wheelchair. Doctors expect recovery in two or three days and possible return to training within two weeks.
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Los Angeles
Ed Walsh
Piracy Slogan From Roosevelt Over Lusitania Sinking
Colonel Roosevelt called the Lusitania sinking piracy. He said he could not comment on proper government action but repeated his earlier remark that such acts in a German war zone would amount to piracy.
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Syracuse
N. Y
Roosevelt
Villa Not Wounded Says Francisco Villa
New York May 6 reports of Villa being wounded were denied in a Gen Francisco Villa dispatch stating he has not been wounded by Colonel Olivas or anyone else. He says he is in good health and pursuing the fight against enemies of the people and country.
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New York
Olivas
Francisco Villa
Rumor Claims Hugh Rood Survived Titanic Sinking
Denver residents hear a persistent rumor that Hugh R. Rood the Denver lumberman and millionaire survived the Titanic disaster. A friend near the Hotel Cecil in London allegedly saw him there and Mrs. Rood reportedly spent large sums seeking confirmation of his fate.
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Denver
Colo
Hugh R. Rood
Rood
Cecil
London
Guthrie Traverses Midwest En Route To Washington
United States ambassador to Japan George W. Guthrie passed through Chicago on a hurried cross country trip from Tokyo to Washington. He denied the trip signified a specific assignment, saying it is a leave of absence arranged months ago and that he will return to Tokyo in August after first going to Pittsburgh.
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U. S
Japan
Chicago
George W. Guthrie
United States
Washington
Tokyo
Guthrie
Far East
Pittsburgh
Miners Strike Settled in Eastern Ohio
In Cleveland Ohio the Eastern Ohio coal miners strike is settled after ten days of talks. Miners and operators reached agreement pending formal signing after ratification by the Operators association and miners locals. About 14 000 idle miners may return to work once approved.
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Cleveland, G
Ohio
President Ends Siege With Wilson Meeting Decline
President Wilson refused to meet the "votes for women" delegation from Pennsylvania ending the White House siege by two suffragists who had pressed for audience in Philadelphia amid the May 10 report.
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Sleas
Washington
White House
Pennsylvania
Wilson
Philadelphia
Shooting at Jersey Shore Ends in Multiple Deaths
In Williamsport on May 10 Lester Poust aged twenty eight and Charlea Hales aged thirty two died and Celia Sowers is believed to be dying after a shooting and apparent self inflicted harm at Jersey Shore.
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Williamsport
Lester Poust
Eght
Charlea Hales
Celia Sowers
Jersey Shore
German airship sinks submarine in North Sea
Berlin reports a German airship dropped bombs on English submarines in the North Sea. One submarine was sunk as the official announcement came Tuesday.
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Berlin
London
North Sea
Tornado kills woman in Humboldt Tennessee
A tornado that swept Humboldt Tennessee Thursday killed Mrs. Sarah Hays and seriously injured her husband Hardy Hays and his wife. The storm struck late Thursday injuring residents and damaging homes in the county.
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Tennessee
Humboldt, Tenn
Sarah Hays
Hardy Haya
Proclamation Declares Belgium Annexation by Germany
The Daily Mail reports a Rotterdam correspondent that a proclamation posted in Antwerp proclaims that Germany has annexed Belgium. The document is dated May 6.
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Belgium
Party
Germany
London
The
Daily Mail
Rotterdam
Railroad earnings rise in March net revenue up over 600000
Washington May 10 The Interstate Commerce Commission reports United States net revenue for March increased by more than 600000 compared with March 1914, signaling stronger railroad earnings for the period.
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Washington
United States
Interstate Commerce Commission
Storm hits Kentucky as Tennessee party faces heavy damage
A distinctive storm swept Southern Kentucky and a Tennessee party on May 16 causing heavy damage but no loss of life reported. Local reports cite damage across Louisville area with wind and rain levels noted, ongoing assessments expected.
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Kentucky
Louisville
Tennessee
Sheep as Weed Avengers on Farms
Farmers praise sheep for weed control and waste recycling on fields and fence rows. Canadian studies show sheep eat most weeds, preventing seed germination if managed while plants are young, with mullein and Scotch thistle among unpalatable varieties. A flock offers economical production, turning roughage into nutritious feed.
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BL. Shaw
Kent
GOOD POINTS OF SHROPSHIRE WORTH NOTING FROM A FARM LETTER
Herbert E Powell of Sonia Michigan praises the Shropshire breed. He notes mothers under adverse conditions, popularity at fairs, beauty in pasture or show, gentle handling, strong market lambs, high carcass appeal, and superior lamb yield compared with other mutton breeds. He says Shropshires outnumber rivals and bring large, competitive show classes.
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Herbert E. Powell
Sonia
Mich
Farm Home
Shropshire
Remedy for Scratches in Horses
When scratches appear, wash and dry the leg, then avoid washing again. Every three days pat the skin with a mixture of hair and conical dip, four ounces of sulfur, and one pint of sweat oil or cottonseed oil. Exercise the horse daily, do not clip the legs, keep the stable clean and well ventilated, handle the horse gently.
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Tive
Little Pigs Keep Fences in Shape Ahead of Hantt Event
Report suggests attention to fence integrity as local residents prepare for a forthcoming event. Conflicting phrases indicate concerns about wall and barrier effectiveness and the need for repairs. Community members discuss ensuring strong enclosures for safety and order.
Mayr's Wonderful Remedy Praised in Ad Blast
An ad recounts Mrs William Litzenber praising Mayr's Wonderful Remedy for chronic digestive distress. She claims long standing stomach pressure and gas eased after taking four bottles, urging readers to try it with a money back guarantee if unsatisfied.
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MrscWilliam -Litzenber
Sheery
Optimism and Pessimism About War Duration
Readings show a cheerful man labeled a six months man while a sour-indigenous broker is a two-year man. They discuss views on how long the war will last with one predicting six months and the other at least two years.
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Persimlam
A. Elgan
Walter Roberts and the ticket window dilemma
The Louisville Times recounts Walter Roberts, a theater fan, pausing when a woman asks if a show is moral and proper. He defers, telling the questioner he cannot judge human nature without risking a patron.
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Walter Roberts
Walter
Louisville Times
Sentry challenged by troops near British army camp
An Omaha World Herald report describes a sentry outside a British camp who quietly challenged approaching footsteps. Respondents identified themselves as Coldstream Guards, Forty-ninth Highlanders, and Canadians, while the sentry replied with stern refusals before granting passage.
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England
Coldstream Guards
Omaha World-Herald
Cruel Suspicious' Editor Poems on Spring and Country Joy
A fragmented poem notes springtime joy in the country and birdsong. The speaker hints at idle moment writing and a critique about misplacing the piece amid commercial press demands. The text reflects editor attention and a humorous sense of misfit.
Can a Woman Keep a Secret in Prose Verse
A fragmentary caption evokes questions of secrecy and gender. The brief lines hint at women guarding confidences versus social expectations and the paradoxes of intent versus action in historical prose.
FIND OUT The Kind of Food that will Keep You Well
A reader from Conservative Mass explains using Grape Nuts for six years to aid health in young and old. She describes various serving methods including dry with cream and with Postum and fruit tea, noting improved health after adopting the diet.
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Doctor Ronalds
GAND
Rockport
Tom Martin
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