French Repulse German Attack and Army Bill Conferees
Paris reports German forces attacked along a broad front last night but were repulsed by French fire. The only German foothold occurred in an advanced trench near Filan as French detachments seized prisoners and repelled later assaults. In Washington, Senate and House conferees agreed to report the army bill with the Roosevelt volunteer provision optional for the president, keeping conscription age at 21 to 30.
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House
Washington
Proviston
Moonevelt
France
Congress
Kooserslt
Paris
Chemin des-Dames
Drayeen-Laonnois
Bovettes
Epica de Chevregoy
Filan
Craonne
Ines
Landers
Cup Trench
Getian
Rettlon
Intervala
War Legislation Hurry Sought as Congress Debates
President Wilson directed leaders from both chambers to press swiftly on war-aim legislation including food control, merchant shipping, and the war tax. Senate and House debates have slowed vital measures after six weeks in session, with food control seen as a likely first priority. In Flanders, Belgian frontier units describe risky patrols across shallow waters and nocturnal bombing as raids intensify near German lines.
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Witeon
Germany
Stnate
Louse
Ford
Congress
Senate
Socialists May Join Council Debates Provisional Government
London reports the executive committee of the council of Workmen and Soldiers Delegates discussed terms for Socialists to join a provisional government. They favor immediate general peace without annexations, democratization of the army, and reforms. The United Cloth and Cap Makers union has grown to over 17,000 members.
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Workmen's
Russia
United Cloth
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Fa Mem Ehip
No More Zeppelins Will Be Built Reported
Geneva April 30 Correspondence reports from Romana born on Lake Constance that after the death of Count Zeppelin, the Kaiser’s support fades and several Zeppelin factory workers at Friedrichshaven are ordered to join the army. The general view at Friedrichshaven is that German military authorities will not build more Zeppelins.
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Lake Constance
Coust Zeppelin
Frietrichshaves
Friedrichehaven
Proclamation on Italians Take War Minister In Petrograd
Petrograd reports a proclamation concerning the resignation of War Minister Guchkoff. The provisional government recalls its stance from the eighth proclamation, pledges unity, and explains Guchkoff resigned to spare the country further danger while preserving state authority. Rome notes Hallans offensive gains in the Karso sector and surrounding areas with advances, prisoners, and ongoing infantry actions aided by artillery.
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Omine
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Vertoihisca
Carso
Daesotalis
Red Cross Opens Big Campaign
Washington May 15 The newly created Red Cross War Council began work today to fit the Red Cross financially for wartime burdens at home and abroad. Secretary McAdoo was chosen treasurer of the great fund to be supported by a country-wide campaign. Henry P B Davitan of J F Morgan Co. named as council member took charge and will devote most of his time in the capital while the council continues its work.
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Red Cross War Council
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Hone
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Great Fund
Caimpalan
Henry PB
Davitan
J. F. Morgan & Co. Ebstimaen
Americans Sail for Home From Rotterdam to London
The Noordame liner, sailing via London, plans return to America for about 250 Americans stranded for months. Reports say safe passage assurances have been secured, allowing many to resume their voyage home amid ongoing efforts.
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Prayers for Good Crops Across Hadron River Colonies
In Poughkeepsie on May 15 the community conducted Spring prayers for bountiful crops. Estates along the Hadron river and Hyde Park area joined in rites for rye, Gelde, and vegetables, with lawns tended and fields readied. Local unions of the International in Ontario, Canada, plan forthcoming actions with provincial councils.
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Hadron River
Milionaires
Hyde Fark
Busiciana
Inter’national
Ontario
Canada
Will Orausalte & Provineta
Counell
Final Work on Espionage Bill Shapes Senate Action
Washington May 15 final shaping of the administration espionage bill passed yesterday by the Senate 77 to 6 and rests today with conference committees of the two houses. Differences centered on newspaper censorship and postal censorship and export embargo not in Hogan bill. Amendments on grain sugar use were rejected 7 to 37 and party alignments noted. Thousands of women in London take examinations for pavilion of taal driver in London Engine.
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Senate
House
Terertawaa
King and
Jobson
Cathyfornia
Manifesto to the Russian Army Urges Unified War End and Military Unity
A revolutionary workers delegates manifesto addressed to Russian soldiers urges continuation of the war only until a general peace is achieved. It warns against separate treaties and calls for defending revolutionary Russia with offensive action, warning that a separate peace would empower German imperialism and harm workers worldwide. It stresses fraternization only with revolutionary forces and inspires faithful defense of liberty and power.
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London
Mcconnell
William
Pessante
Rus
Ma Tong
Germany
Avatris-Iongery
Gorarnioret
Jara
Ruenien Revoluion
Prea
Wiliam
Charles
Statf
Germany reports large U boat fleet in operation
Amsterdam dispatch via London cites the Tele gram claiming about 225 submarines are active with 39 of the latest type. The interview details tactics of Dutch grain ship attacks, crew composition, and operations including daily assembly at Helgoland for instructions.
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London
Tele Rraaf
US8
Count von Taetau
Helgoland
Generals Resign In Russia On Fronts
PETROGRAD May 15 It became known today that just before the resignation of the provisional minister of war General Guchoff was announced yesterday Generals Alezs Drusslloif commander of the Russian armies on the southwestern front and Gurko commander on the western front asked to be relieved of their commands The resignation of these two army officers will be considered later after the successor of General Gucholl has been appointed.
Petain Named Commander in Chief of French Armies
In a cabinet meeting at May 15 1 45 p m General Petain was appointed commander in chief of the French armies on the front. General Nivelle succeeds Joffre as commander of a group of armies and General Foch becomes chief of Staff of the ministry of war. Petain long seen as the man to win a decisive victory, famed for Verdun defense, is widely praised as the potential driving force behind renewed French success.
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Nivelle
Foch
Marne
Yaer
Petain
Ministry of War
Sheeas
France
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Marshal Joffre
Fock
Congress Appropriations Bill Sets New Record
Washington May 15 the senate appropriations committee reported a deficiency bill carrying 3 390 916 000 dollars for war army and navy needs including 100 000 000 for an American merchant marine.
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Senate Appropriations Committee
Amery Vitaa
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