French Forces Press Advance Against German Positions
Marseilles May 4 10 40 am a new Russian contingent arrived amid orderly military and popular receptions. In Paris the Verdun front reports French gains near Dead Man's Hill and continued artillery pressure. Berlin confirms a foothold south of Dead Man's Hill as battle rages west of the Meuse with heavy bombardments and German counterfire.
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German contribution to war telegram protests alleged
Charges that the German government through Wolf von Ike, under indictment for conspiring to blow up the Welland canal, financed German American telegram propaganda fueling protests against President Wilson. Investigated by A Bruce Belaak, justice chief investigator. Reported Berlin contributions totaled 100,060.
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Berlin
Flooding Grips Muscatine Area as River Rises
May 4 Muscatine Iowa reports grave flood conditions from high water in the district. Levees are tested as sandbags line the riverfront between here and Port Louea. Businesses near the river face shutdowns and water encroaches city limits. Factory activity halted as trackwater rises.
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Wetelet
Irish-American minister to Santo Domingo resigns after inquiry
Irish American Sullivan, once minister to the Dominican Republic, faced an investigation into indiscretions and potential contracts involving other Americans. He resigned July 23 after a state department commission found him unfit for his post. The report noted no proven profits. Sullivan, born in 1873 in Kilberry, Ireland, had earlier faced exoneration then renewed charges.
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Jack ‘Ore
Hoaenthal
Tryan
General Vick
Bryan
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Killarney
Swift Justice 13 Meted Out in Sinn Fein Leaders Trial
Dublin reports reveal three ringleaders Patrick Pearse Thomas MacDonagh and Thomas Clarke were executed by field court martial and confirmed by authority. Other leaders Connolly and Plunkett were captured or at large as Dublin braces for further trials and swift reprisals amid ongoing disturbances.
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Caer
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Thomas J. Clark
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Eamonn Deanot
Joarph Plunkett
Ireland
Associated Presa
Yar
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Sir Johen Maxwell
Liffey
Round Up Of Rebels 1s On Dublin May 4
Dublin reports ongoing rebel roundups and harsh measures including house to house searches and notices warning harborers of arrest. Food prices surge with butter at 2 dollars per pound flour a dollar and potatoes sixty cents as the city is cut off from outside news and supplies.
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London
United States to accept main points of Scott agreement
Washington May 4 the United States agrees to accept the main points of the Scott Obregon accord aimed at pursuing Villa and his bandits. The deal calls for joint U S Carranza forces to clear northern Mexico, use Mexican railways to transport supplies, and withdraw American troops once border safety is assured. Officials call the tentative agreement satisfactory though details remain to be ratified and a later conference may refine terms.
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Juarez
Bia
Bie
Mtnlater
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Icans
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Reott
Ponston
War Department
Garment Workers Strike Sets Record in New York History
New York May 4 About sixty five thousand workers in women’s garments protested today amid a pay dispute and threats of a major strike. The union claimed 2 317 shipments were affected and the walkout marked a historic moment in the garment industry.
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New York
Thousand State Troops On Duty In Alleghany County
Mitahueg May 4 K M Mert president of the Weatinghouse Electric and Manufacturing company with plants closed due to strike talks with 16 000 workers for an eight hour day. State troops on duty in Turtle Creek valley. unrest reported elsewhere as 700 pressed steel car company workers join the 2000 already out. Police guard McKinney Manufacturing as girl strikers attack those who refuse to join and duck a horse trough.
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Weatinghouse Electric and Manufacturing Company
Alelke
Turtle Creek
O Reilly Shot While Trying to Escape at Dublin Post Office
May 4 report from Dublin says rebel leader O Reilly was shot while attempting to escape the Tublis post office. His body was found in Moore Lane near the post office. The Dublin telegraph correspondent notes disturbances in southwest Ireland with some casualties, while the rest of the country remains quiet.
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Tublis
Dublin
Exchange Telegraph Company
O'Reilly
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Ireland
Adda
Qwet
Russian Workmen Explode Oil Tanks in Moscow
A May 4 wireless report from Moscow via Sayville states revolutionary workers exploded kerosene and benzene tanks belonging to the government. More than 1,000 tons of oil were destroyed before flames were suppressed after authorities intervened.
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Tlusstsa Paremment
Mockholm
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