German Counter Attacks Slow British Advance At Lens
Massive German reserves with full guns strike to halt British push along the Drocourt Queant line. Crown Prince Ruprecht seeks to defend the Lens coalfields as Fresnoy is briefly retaken, marking a rare German success in this offensive. Both sides view this engagement as pivotal, with a decisive outcome unlikely for days.
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Ruprecht
Bavaria
Drocourt-Queint
France
Lens
Fresnoy
Part of Fresnoy Ground Regained by British
Part of the ground lost near Fresnoy on the Arran battlefield was regained by British forces overnight. Hostile forces attacking northeast of Gavrelle were repulsed by British artillery and counterattacks. An enemy raiding party east of Armensore was driven off, while reports from Amsterdam cite von Hindenburg predicting victory.
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London
Fresnoy
Arran
Starelcourt
Gavrelle Villaxe
Armensore
Andrew Bonar Law
British Council
House of Commons
Vnras
France
Gavrette
Carroll
Umes
Hullecourt
Bullecourt
Supreme Court Ends Libel Suit
Washington May 3 By a free plea of lawyers on both sides the local supreme court awarded a general damages and costs to Henry Lane Wilson former ambassador to Mexico in a libel suit against Norman Hapgood former editor of Collier's Weekly. Wilson sued an article dealing with the killing of President Madero of Mexico the usurpation of India and Mr Wilsons alleged connection with fee in the Mexican capital at that time.
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Washington
Supreme Court Today
Cents
Henry Lane Wilson
Meztes
Bis Bel Ait
Norman Hapgood
Collier's Weekly
Sir. Wilson
Klling
Madero
Mexico
India
Mr. Wilson
Fee
Russian radical leader missing in wake of war push
London dispatch cites Breneske Dagbladet Stockholm stating Noko lal lepine a Russian radical leader has been missing for two days. The report notes Lenine era exiled figures and German government aid for a return home, with lepine’s vigorous antiwar activity causing anxiety among government supporters. Lennar's influence appeared to be waning.
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London
Ttfa
Copenhesen
Nokolal Lepine
Bodallat
Breneske Dagbladet
Stockholm
Ita
Lenine
Natslan
Germany
Switzerland
Praca
Thos
Lennar
Jeard
French Capture Enemy Trenches and Submarine Tests
Washington May 9 reports on navy experiments with anti submarine devices and the French capture of German trenches near Chevreuil and at Cherury region. European battle lines show heavy fighting along the Coemin des Dames with repeated German attacks repulsed and 1600 prisoners taken after a brilliant action northwest of Cherrr.
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Hurteblsa
Salent
Cherrrur
Coutey-Souain
Col du-Bonhomme
Chemin des-Datoes
California
Atrewa
Orrman
Indemnity Debate Influences German Peace Terms
London May 9 The Bavarian Zeitong denies need for a cash indemnity in peace terms. Count Hertling’s ally Count Czemin met Emperor Charles and Forelea Miniater Czemin in Vienna seeking trade concessions as a substitute for indemnity. The Ataate Zeitungte cites that Germany’s wealth allows dropping indemnity if raw materials or terms favor old markets return ships and colonies. King Ludwig’s Strasbourg pledge hints at peace if security against future attacks.
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Copentiagen
London
Eraals Zeitong
Count Hertling
Germany
Count Flertling
Vienna
Charles
Czemin
Count Czemin
Von
Ludwig
Straarburg
Tft
Count Intertuag
Dro jSesrath
Egg dealers facing charges in interstate commerce case
May 3 in Washington a hearing was set for Kanana Nebraska Cbtehoms and Tezan to appear before the department of agriculture on charges of shipping adulterated eggs in interstate commerce. The action follows an investigation prompted by the department’s warnings last winter under the Food and Drug Act aimed at halting adulterated products.
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Washington
Dewces
Pavy Department
Kanana
Nebraska
Department of Agriculture
Akewer
Food and Drugg Act
Aviators Fall 3500 Feet In Tragic Accident
Atlantic coast aviator instructor Carlstrom and Newport News army student Carey J. Eppes were killed when their aircraft collapsed at about 3,500 feet. Eyewitnesses watched the right wing fail and the machine plunge. The crash ends a noted cross country era for Carlstrom, who held altitude records while flying from Chicago to New York. Submarine sighting reported elsewhere as ships avoid discussing details.
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Victor Carlatrom
Atlantic Coast Aeronautical Station
Carey J. Eppes
Newport Nova
Panicatricken
Carlstrom van Smvier Eppel
Wigell
Ecollense
Cerletrom
Chicago
New York
Newport News
Cariatroma Ale
French Mission Is Surprised by American Support
May 9 report from the French mission describes astonishment at midwest welcome and the deep, defiant support shown by diverse communities for France. Vivian leads the delegation, praising US resolve, while Marshal Joffre expresses confidence that American resources and spirit bolster the Allied cause.
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Middle West
France
Germany
America
Effiey
Vivian
Ion
Marshal Joffre
Galas
President Wilson Seeks Ship Funds in War Aid Drive
President Wilson, meeting thirty leaders at the White House, pressed Congress to approve a billion dollar appropriation to build merchant ships to counter the submarine threat. Talks at the capitol also covered the army bill and a Senate amendment allowing Colonel Roosevelt to lead a division to France. The House’s $2.8 million army navy deficiency bill loomed as a possible vehicle.
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Washington
Wilson
Congress
White House
Capitol
House
Senate
Macxevelt
France
Wilton
Appropriations Committee
English Maxims of Food Economy from London April 23
From the Associated Press dispatch a set of tongue in cheek maxims is circulated by the food economy department of the food ministry. It praises lobster salad diners as good patriots while mocking the rich and critiquing waste. It warns against crust waste and urges slow eating to avoid overeating.
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London
Food Economy Department
Food Ministry
Experts Oppose Small Ship Plan in Wartime Policy
A Manchester report by a committee of shipping experts argues that building small ships harms the nation by draining manpower and reducing victory chances. The analysis contrasts small ships with larger vessels, noting labor, steel, timber, and coal costs, and urges concentrating on the largest ships despite higher upfront costs.
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Manchester
Preea
Tle
Lares
Ecrall
Bulldfox Energica
Extensive national plan announced to coordinate industries
Washington May Y An advisory council on national defense announced an extensive system of industry committees. Bernard M. Baruch will chair the committee on miscellaneous advisory matters. Julius Rosenwald leads committees of supplies. Elbert W. Cary presides the committee on relief. A C Dedford of Standard Oil chairs the oil committee. Other chairmen cover alcohol, asbestos, brass, coal by products, copper, lead, mica, wool, and more with named industry leaders selected for each sector.
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Washington
Bernard M. Baruch
Advisory Commission
Juiius Rosenwald
Council of National Defense
Elbert WH. Cary Fe Chalman
A.C. Dedford
Standard Oil Company
Horatio &. Rubens
Statian
Arthur W. Carte
Thomas P. Man Wlle
Brass
Charles ¥. Brooker
W. Hf. Childs Lomber
FL. Dowman
N. Crane
LW. Kingsley
Ofekel
Ambrose Morett
Robber
Hy Btoart
Hotenklsa
Sulphar
Henry Whiten
Jacob F. ‘Brown
Sine
Ragar Palmer
Mr. Rosenwald
Lincoln Grant
John FP
Wood
Bow and Leather Industries
Elvaing Kntt
Lincoln Trommeli
New York Programs Huge Welcome for Joffre Guests
New York outlines a grand 39 event program with receptions banquets and public meetings to honor Marshal Joffre and French officials. Flags fly from all buildings on lower Broadway for the first time in a century and contributions for war charities are collected ahead of a Metropolitan Opera demonstration featuring Roosevelt Moot and Whitman.
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New York
Awell
Marshal Joffre
M. Rene Vie Pvisol
Jostler
Commlealon
Srery
Broadway
Fege
France
Great Britain
City Hall
Henry C. Frick
Whiten
Joffre
Societies For the Relief
Commission For Relief
Belgium
Metropolitan Opera House
M. Virlani
Theodore Roosevelt
Elihu Moot
Charles E. Ilushee
Whitman
Opera Atore
Germany Denies Sinking of Steamship Heafiten
The German Legation at The Hague denies a German submarine sank the American steamer Heafiten, claiming the vessel was in the British prohibited zone when lost. Survivors and captain dispute the assertion, noting the ship was sunk without warning off Terhech, Holland, in the neutral zone.
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London
Harot
Tereche
Noe
Holland
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Gortly
Amsterdam
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Naddresa
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Ameterdam
Posen
Imperial League of German
Britain
League
North America
Dritain
Council of National Defenseork
Philadelphia
M. Vieviant
Marabhal Joffre
Odeprodenes Hall
Shrine of Liberty
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