British Attacks Push Front Along Twelve Mile Line
British forces renew major assault along a twelve mile front from the Hindenburg line north of the Benree river to the Acheville Vimy road. Allies report progress toward Freinoy Cheriry and Bullecourt while German counterattacks near Costelle Loos are beaten back. Heavy bombardment and creeping barrages precede waves of infantry as battles rage with no rain in ten days.
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London
War Office
Hindenburg
Benree River
Acheville-Vimy Road
Arran
British Made Progress In Several Directions, To Want Fresnoy
Cherity
Hallecourt
Hindenburs
Costelle
Loos
France
Star
Associated Press
Bulleewort
Hindenburg Line
France Mission Receives Enthusiastic Welcome in Washington
In Washington on May 3 the French mission was greeted with cheers and cries of Vive la France as Rene Virdant led the delegation. Marshal Joffre and staff took positions before the rostrum while Mme. Viviani and others faced an intense ovation. Viviani spoke of gratitude and the bond between France and the United States amid the war, while Congress members and attendants offered respectful embraces and hand kisses in a period tribute to Franco-American unity.
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Washington
Hauss
Rene Virdant
Marshal Joffre
Virisol
Saverat Liue
Marebat Jane
Beiong
Marquis de Chambrun
General Lafayette
Vivani
Horopa
Tromante
Salemn
Europe
Mann
Lth
Rankin
Marstat Jottre
Colon Jean Fabry
the Devil of
France
Lisa Hankle
Mrs Anba C Ericksen Dies in Brigham City
Brigham City May 3 Mrs Anba C Ericksen died at her home in the Second ward after a long illness of thirty five years Her husband died nine years ago a daughter Mrs John Rockwood passed away about a year ago She was born in Sweden March 23 1848 joined the Mormon church there and came to Utah in 1872 Services will be held in the Second ward chapel Friday at 2 pm with interment in the city cemetery
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Brigham City
Anba C. Ericksen
Second Ward
Ericksen
John Rockwood
Barley
Indaw
Erickeen
Sweden
Uteb
Clly
Russia assures Entente allies on unity in common struggle
May 3 report from Petrograd via London states the pro Allied government sends a note to the Floasian representation confirming the government change in Russia will not weaken, and that no slackening in cooperation with Entente powers will occur in the ongoing common struggle.
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Petroanad
London
Prosiprocel
Floasian
Nussia
Husela
Abruzzi to Lead Italian Mission to United States
A recent Boze report says the Duke of the Abruzzi, cousin of King Victor Emmanuel, will head an Italian mission to the United States. He is the admiral in command of the Italian navy.
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Boze
Abruzzi
Victor Emanuel
Urgent Problems in Coal Transport to France
Washington faces critical questions on three methods to move American coal to France to free ships for other duties. Calls for tighter government control of coal transport as French and British commissions study options. Peabody of Chicago has large consignments awaiting shipment. French mission plans to finish work soon after its current tour begins, with technical experts remaining to report daily. Reforms may determine mission length and ongoing coordination of French and allied war efforts. Regular army recruitment shows 2,666 accepted nationwide, bringing total enlisted since April 1 to 45,540.
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Washington
France
England
Contcil of
National Defense
FPS. Peabody of
Chicago
Coun
United States
Hin
Atlantic Seaboard
Emile Havelaque
M. Simon
Hnandal
Lindeboom
Pacific
New York
Bella
Merchert C. Hoover
Europe
Hoover Cald Tn
Soover
Belgium
Hoover
Menlace
Bellef Commission
le Caure
Ater
Vawter trial hinges on letters as wife faced evidence
In Christiansburg Va on May 3 the trial of Prof Charles E Vawter for the murder of Stockton Heth Jr opened with testimony about letters showing alleged improper relations between Vawter's wife and Heth. The letters claim the writer urged abstinence from liquor and admitted loss of self control when drunk. The case features a dramatic admission and prior gunfire allegations, with the defense and state presenting key notes from the correspondence. The proceedings thus far reveal turmoil within the Vawter household and the impact of drink on behavior.
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Christians Dung
Charles E. Vawter
Charles E Vaweler
Virginia Polytechnic Inetitute
Stockton Heth, Jr
Vawter
Young Helb
Mra. Vawter
Yweth
Tettera
Wyath
Tha Dent
Rachael
Beth
Lee
Heth
Germany Strife Over Rent Policies and Strike Tides
Copenhagen via London May 3 German papers note limited military news as strike pressure grows. Conservatives attack Chancellor Von Brikmann Hotlweg, faulting government on peace terms and strike handling, while decrying the influence of the Godallets and Socialist policy. Dissatisfaction widens across parties as calls for reform and reform resistance collide. The era of strife deepens amid internal and external tensions and party clashes over the Prussian franchise.
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Copenhagen
London
von Brikmann
Hotlweg
Godallets
Germany
Socialiste
Hambhore Fremdenblail
Altenlion
Prumian
Great Russian plants move to Azof coast
In San Francisco on May 3, Russian munitions plants near Petrograd will be moved to Tegetreg and Berdianek on the shores of the Sea of Azov in southern Atugls. N T Koucherary, managing director of Raasian engineeriax Sims, says the plan aims to relocate the factory complex employing about half a million people within months. The mission in the United States discusses buying machinery for ten air plane plants the Russian government plans to rebuild.
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San Francisco
Petrograd
Tegetreg
Berdianek
Sea of Azof
Atugsls
N. T. Koucherary
Raasian Engineeriax Sims
United States
Black Bea
Koucheravy
Hurslan
Brigham City Guard Grows Near Fifty Strong
Brigham's nations guard volt enlarges to nearly 50 amid enlistment drive in Brigham City. Lt. W. C. Stark oversees the recruitment office as applicants are processed. New additions include Tenue J. Nelson Clarence J. Mason Fam Bloom Cilffanl Dunn Werighton Kelly Ray Holland Ernest A. Jearen and Ernest E. Johnson.
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Brigham City
Brigham's Nations Guard
German Minister to Brazil Resigns Under Pressure
May 2 report states Dr Lauro Mohler has resigned as Brazil's foreign minister after the government cited orders and detentions involving German officials. The Brazilian minister to Germany is ordered deposed at Derllo, and Adolf Paull, German minister to Brazil, is on his way to Urveuar, amid diplomatic tension.
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Tho Janeiro
Lauro Mohler
Submarine menace dominates British mission aims in Washington
Washington May 3 The submarine menace and measures to counter it emerged as the British mission’s main business. Lloyd George’s parliament statement stressed ships and more ships while U S officials foresee curtailment of imports and export restrictions. Britain fears limited naval boats. America expects to boost merchant marine with seized ships and US ingenuity to outpace U boats.
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Washington
Lloyd George
Lond Percey
Lansing
Lane
British Commission
Europe
Congress
Tee Ge
Germany
DeChalr Hae Cath
America
Ahles
Entente
Hi Worana
Ftre
United States
American Entry Pleases Japan
In Torim on April 3 a correspondence notes U S entry into the entente alliance with satisfaction in Japan. Washington’s naval mobilization and strength measures renew impetus to Japan’s naval power. Publics fear rapid Japanese naval growth and urge Japan to bolster defenses, with proposals likely for the next session of the diet.
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Japan
Ara
Sweden seeks more food from America amid shortages
Swedish negotiator I. F. Lagererante arrives in the United States for a special mission to secure more liberal food import terms as Sweden faces scarce supplies and rising food riots from 1908 to 1910.
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Terman. I
Lagererante
Ratalsier
Ths
United States
Sweden
Sweeden
German Attacks Meet Repulse Across Front
Paris reports heavy artillery and patrol duels along the Chemin des Dames and near Mont Coralliet while French forces repulsed assaults west of Mont Haut and at other points. A German garrison of nine men and two ten was captured. British and French actions include advances near the Scarpe and in the Cerna bend with ongoing bombardment and intermittent artillery fire.
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Chemin den Dames
Champigne
Woot
Mont Coralliet
Mont Haut
Garmison
Jett Bank
Wie
Meuse
Avecourt Wood
Tatra
Damloup
Bezonlyaux
Alnar
St. Mihiel
Tarrelwan
Juma
Cerna
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Duke of the
War Department
Pennsylvania
Wilnols
Prof. Vawter
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Great Britain
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