German Reinforcements Hold Line As Russia Crumbles
Heavy German reinforcements and guns are thrown into the Von Hindenburg lines amid Russian demoralization. German defenses stiffen in France as soldiers and workers delegates rally at home. Reports from London and Berlin cite British and French gains at Bullecourt and trench captures on a 600 meter front near Laneuril.
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France
Russia
Germany
Japan
Stack
Lossa
Milukov resigns as foreign minister at Petrograd
In Petrograd dated May 15 and 16 reports state Paul Milukov resigns as foreign minister amid cabinet tensions. M. Ter aschtenko named foreign minister. A. P. Berensky becomes minister of war and marine. Provisional government debates conditions with workers and soldiers delegates and outlines a coalition cabinet lineup amid peace and reforms.
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Tetrograd
London
Paul N. Milukof
M. Teraschtenko
Traltter
Annocen
A. FP. Bereneky
Justice
Petrograd
Council of Workmen’s
Une
Council of Workmen's and Soldiers
The
Duma
Miister
Suance
Foance
A. Ebingaroft
Agriculture
Commerce
A. I. Konovalof
Trade and Commerce
N. ¥. Nekrasof
A. F. Berensky
M. Skobelet
Council of Workmen
Coldipra
Admiral Koltchak
Black Sea
M. Teberhalt
M. Gyozdelf
Social Democrat
M. Nikitine
Moscow
M. Malantkyiteh
Odessa
Munitlan
Fire sweeps through forests as strong wind drives flames
Southeast wind fans forest fires across Minnesota Wisconsin and Michigan with several buildings destroyed. Duluth reports fires north of the city, no major damage yet. Other notes mention bonds purchases in New Jersey and outdated nursing wages in historical context.
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Duluth
Minn
Wisconsin
Michigan
Minnesota Iron Ranges
Saferion
Wis
Gordon
Nertas
Purthern
Washington view of Russ problem and cabinet change
Washington experts warn that Russia’s cabinet reshuffle strengthens radicals and may raise unity within the government. The resignations of Milukom and Baukert provoke opposition for actions on peace and Constantinople. Military officers’ resignations threaten army discipline and morale amid political shifts.
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Washington
Russien
Thea
Radical
Milukom
Baukert
Russia
Constantinople
Violent Battle on French Front Reported at Moulin de Laffaux
Paris dispatch May 16 describes a violent battle near Moulin de Laffaux on the French front with German forces attacking after heavy artillery. The French reportedly held four kilometers of front and repelled surprise German thrusts in several regions while advancing during trench encounters. In Washington, Dr Paul Ritter, a Swiss meteorologist, moves toward The Hague as a successor is named, with diplomats viewing the transfer as a promotion.
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Moulin de Laffaux
Auberlia
Arocourt
Barrenkropf
Alance
Washington
Paul Ritter
Molhleter
Switzerland
Hague
Yeareniay
Ferns
Milter
United States
Count von Berstorf
Rich young girl in flying corps earns daring fame
Geneva May reports Fraulein L 22, Heulerapt, member of a German flying corps. She is from a rich Constance family and has downed three enemy planes on the Vorxes Delfort front. She trained as a pilot, faced two near-misses, and is noted for handling a machine gun in flight.
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Preza
Belonateg
Constance
Flying Corps
France
Hae
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Heulerapt
Konstancer Zeitung
Vorxes-Delfort
4 Journal
Hax
Beloe
Envoys and American War Aid Messages
May 16 dispatches describe a U S war aims effort. The food can shortage prompts a tin can allocation order prioritizing perishable foods for troops and survival needs while packaging shifts away from nonessential items. The American commission to Russia seeks peaceable aid and to counter German misinformation in Petrograd.
Wheat prices drop on change
Chicago May 16 Wheat prices fell on new exchange restrictions and warm weather. July futures slid to 2.14 a bushel, down 67 cents. September traded near 1.98, under 2 dollars by 7 cents. Restrictions apply only to futures and limit speculative activity. Physical wheat remains hard to obtain and sells above one bushel. General Vitinghoff dead in Amsterdam front report via Kansas City.
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Chicago
Board of Trade
Severe fighting reported on Scarpe front in France war theater
London dispatch says heavy combat continued May 16 north of the Scarpe river on the Western Front. Official statement notes fighting to our advantage near Dullcourt and briadenburg line, with a night counterattack and several prisoners taken east of a village.
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Vila London
Laneurils x
London
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Dullecourt
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Briadenturg
Bavere
Hollweg's Speech Admission Of Defeat Reported
London reports on May 16 that Chancellor Hollweg has not clarified Germanys war aims and his speech appears to be an admission of defeat. The Nieums Van Den Teg terrets agency notes the ambiguity in his statements and its effect on German and allied foes.
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Amaterdax
London
Nieums van den Teg
van Dethmann
Hollweg
Gertiany
Italian Drive Great Success on the Front
Italian forces opened a major drive along the front from Tolmine to the left bank of the Isouro and advanced under heavy Austrian artillery fire. By noon the Italian infantry leaped over parapets gaining footholds on previously impregnable heights from Mlava to Batcano Pana, capturing valuable positions and taking prisoners as they push toward the interior.
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Paris
Isouro
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Batcano Pana
Renchea
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Tampa
Socialists seek action to aid Jews amid Turkish actions
London May 16 Deputy Colin an independent socialist pressed Chancellor von Hethmann-Hollner to influence Turkey to prevent Armenian atrocities in Palestine. He cited Djemal Pasha ordering Jews and other nationals from Jaffa on military grounds, with expulsions, violence, robbery, and no aid for refugees. Germany faced moral responsibility if inactive.
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Amsterdam
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von Hethmann-Hollner
Reichstar
Turkey
Palestine
Cohn
Djemal Pasha
Syria
Jaffa
Deuuty Cohn
Germany
Explosion Destroys Dock. Six Die In Michigan Bay Tragedy
Six men died and several were injured when dynamite under a dock exploded near Fort Craig in Ste. Marie Michigan on an afternoon. Victims, mostly laborers, likely blown apart. one killed was George Cook of the United States Coast Guard. Army troops swept the area, launching a search for missing laborers as a fire also raged at Fort Brady. In New York, President Wilson's message to the Associated Advertising Clubs urged unity to bolster business during wartime and civilization’s cause.
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Raul
Ste. Marie
Mich
Bay
Fort Craig
George Cook
United States
Mackinac
Bt. Mary's River
Fort Drady
New York
Herbert
Houston
Anschtsteg Advertising Clubs
Preal- Tdent Wilson
Urianization
Louis Lune
Woodrow Wilson
Food control bills debated in house agriculture committee
Washington May 16 the house agriculture committee opened hearings on food control bills. F Lucey of the American Relief commission urged centralized authority nearly autocratic to regulate food. F Phelps of the National Federation attacked private interests behind measures to fix prices on wheat flour and corn products. Representatives Scott of Texas and Rabath of Minnesota urged eliminating food speculators. Legation at The Hague and London note a Swiss move to transfer Dr Paul Ritter to a new post and a Texas butcher workmen group winning Sunday closing rights.
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Washington
Russia
Ume
United States
Mireti Sintater
Fler
Petrograd
House Agriculture Communtre
F. Lucey
American Relief Commission
Belgium
FL. Phelps
Mimera’ National Federation
Hague
London
Switzerland
Zurich
Han Ratab
London Judges Honor Choate
London judges in the king's bench division paid tribute to Joseph St. Choate former American ambassador who died in New York praising his role as a lawyer and diplomat and noting his ties between the United States and Britain. Also reports a Copenhagen socialists conference where the Norwegian workers' central bureau declined to attend the Stockholm meeting.
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Arthur J. Talfour
Great Britain
New York City Hall
Jozeph H. Choate
United States
England
Onan
I High Courts
King's Bench Division
London
Iking’s Bench
Joseph St. Choate
New York
Viscount Neading
Choate
Middle Temple
Penhagen
Lian
Stockholm
Paper Mills Close For Shipping Problems
May 16 report from Grand Falls Longhoura notes inability to obtain steamers to transport paper to England prompts Lord Northelife and aides to shut down the flaree paper millix. Consequent closures affect Butte Montana then spurs a new Dental Assay Union organizing for a charter.
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Lord Northelife
Hia
Grand Falls
Longhoura
Butte
Montana
Dental Asality Apia’ Union
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