Allies Push German Lines in First Spring Offensive
British and French reports announce conspicuous successes as Allied forces drive back Germans over much of a two mile front. The thrust aims to roll back Kaiser's armies on ground where heavy fighting occurred last autumn, with Berlin claiming Germans hold their ground.
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Kaiser
Berlin
Paris
Mar
al Sag
Pragy
Howe
Arras
Torette
Unis Antic
Oise
Bailly
Ville
Fig
LB Basgeg
Greaize
Pwomle
Rigalnos
Guitola
Tie Bert
Tie Gepmunng
Ie Watdlige
Annmineen
Crabslig Tie Ysor Cual
Cernapoelitonas
Tegatorn
Ao Amin
French Attack and Zeppelin Raid Mark War News
Reports from Calais and Paris detail a Zeppelin raid over Calais causing two child deaths and a wounding, while British forces push near La Bassee taking trenches and 450 prisoners. French and German lines report reinforcement of positions, with renewed fighting along the Ypres sector and along the San river front as Russia, Austria, and Ottomans engage in broader movements.
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Calais
France
Paris
Channel
London
la Bassee
Richebourg-L’avoue
Unrest in Asiatic Turkey Amid Armenian Atrocities
Reading reports note unrest in Asiatic Turkey during the war with attacks on Armenians by Turks and Kurds. A Russian dispatch claims about six thousand Armenians massacred in Van province. British histories note German Southwest Africa incursions with Kregel forces invading the German colony. French West Africa forces capture Esika on May 11.
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Het Sas
Turkey
Turts
Kurda
U S Ambassadors Quiet Talks Behind War Tensions
Washington reports say Austrian ambassador Dumba held long talks with Secretary Bryan and other officials to sound out U S sentiment on Germany. The discussions followed German actions and the sinking of the Lusitania, with the United States insisting on justice and opposition to any aggression.
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Bryan
Washington
Ting Dumba
Wold Ant
Germany
Mba Sadar
Count Bernstartt
Austria
Stalin Gauleher
Wilson
Alga
Trent
Hielo
Priem
Germany Offers Arbitration on Questions in American Note
Germany proposes to arbitrate the disputed questions raised in the American note as a basis for resolving the diplomatic disagreement. The move signals a formal effort to reduce tensions by submitting the issues to neutral decision rather than bilateral contention.
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Germany
Armenians Massacred at Van as War Spreads
London dispatch reports six thousand Armenians killed at Van in Asia Minor as Turkish and Kurdish forces attack. Consul in Urumiah says Armenians defend themselves with urgent help sought from authorities. Persia and Trans Caucasian fronts noted as dangerous. The report warns of broad massacres similar to 1845 figures.
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London
Van
Armenia
Asiash Turekey
Urumiah
Persii
Thie Mesage Ie
Persia
Athena
Trane-Caucasia
Russia
Tirey
Italy 15 Now Ready for War Headlines
From Tandon May 17 a North German Gazette commentary notes Italy’s government signals readiness for conflict. Premier Sandro Italy contends before the people that unity and resolve will avert fear, warning of a potential fateful war and revolution as the nation mobilizes.
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Italy
Tandon
Zere
Rieperdan AN
Salandra
Hax
Bonnine
President Sees Mighty Armada At New York Parade
President Wilson addressed a patriotic audience in New York on the American navy and its protecting role for the nation. He lauded the fleet, praised Secretary Daniels, and affirmed the United States should maintain a powerful navy, stressing humanity and international honor while avoiding territorial ambitions.
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New York
Witson
Atlantic Tech
Ailure
Mariner
Rive
Army
Navy
Alton J. Parker
Dyeob Sehiit Tasopl UL Choate
August Belmont
Apong Choe
McAdneny
United States
Asniela
Ne Aoelared
America
King Constantine of Greece Ill with Worsening Condition
London reports from Athens bulletin stating King Constantine’s fever worsened with a high temperature and pulse, while his illness has persisted for over a week. Paris dispatch notes condition growing more serious as relayed by Havas News Agency.
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London
Athens
Constantine
Greene
Paris
P. My
Constantine of
Greve
Raysa
Havas Newa
Resiteasnea
Liberty Bell to Stop Ogden Jn Philadelphia May 17
A garbled report describes liberty bell events and patriot exercises planned around several cities. It mentions arrivals in San Francisco, a July date, and travel notes with odometer style times and locations including Salt Lake and Ogden.
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Philadelphis
Ty -Saururlay
Fane
Wall
Vite
Luday
San Francisco
Poms
Muah al Lincul
Uly
Sever
Salt Lake and
Oden Daly
Boiwe Daly
Temple Workers Plan Excursion for Thursday
A local notice from the Temple Worker's group outlines an excursion scheduled for Thursday. Edward B. We, chair of the wake board, announces the trip details and coordinators, with Mia. Varia Slovenia named as deputy planning head and Live toned as another organizer.
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Ama Mretinion
Weber
Kollel
Winke
Stre
Edward B
Wake Hoard
Moonhik
Varia
Slovenia
Lusitania Sinking Probe Assigns Lord Mersey
Lord Mersey of England, who led investigations into the Titanic and Irish sea disasters, is appointed to probe the Lusitania sinking. The report is anticipated to exonerate the Lusitania's captain amid ongoing controversy.
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Lord Mersey
England
Ireland
Twenty One Graduates at State School No Twenty One
A list of twenty one graduates from the state school includes students from the deaf and blind departments. Names tied to towns such as Salt Lake, Ogden, and Salt Lake City appear, reflecting a regional collection of graduates.
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Gyade
Aixteen
Echog
Due
Tolloway School
Lucile Crow
Suit Lake
Milo Caller
Tutusihen
Salina
George Hatfield
Springville
Cyril Jones
Wellavile
Kale Inner
Weet Port
Hazel Janavnon
Pleagent’Grove
Hive Lamb
Tarwington
Igarl Lewis
Wales
Grant Morgen
Kenneth Murephy
Salt Lake
Pan Peay
Ogden Golf Club Plans Major Building Contract
The board of directors of the Ogden Golf and Country Club holds a special meeting in Weber County to authorize immediate construction of a new club house in the city’s southeastern area. The building contract goes to J F News ton & Song of Ogden for about 1000 dollars, with the phunking contract awarded to Ballantyne. Completion is targeted in sixty days, with play expected by July 7.
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Ogden Golf and Cowltry Lab
Weber
J. F. Newston & Song
Ogden
Ballantyne
Dytly
Declamation at Weber Academy Main Event
At Weber Academy a declamation contest featured students delivering varied speeches. Judges evaluated performance, with remarks and scoring including names such as Gordon, Alice, and Gada Mayet. The event concluded amid a formal program and the audience noted the speakers’ accuracy and delivery.
Russian Campaign Report Details Front Shifts and Pruth Retreat
The Russian general staff explains a mid April to May campaign shift from advance to retreat in Galicia, noting heavy enemy pressure on the third army at Dniestr and Pruth sectors, and describing offensive gains in Western Galicia, prisoner captures, and rearward reorganizations. It reports a May 14 bombardment near Przemysl, and ongoing fighting around Nadworna and Shavik with mixed results.
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London
Ruasian
Mulal
Bigan
Germany
Galicia
of Suivenne
Corced
Mezelborcz
Ural
Conjnovitze-Goriitza
Third
Auccession
Carpathians
Nastern Galiolp
Dnelster
Jeversts
Wetnie
Pruth
Przemysl
San
Dneister
Marttal
Kolome
Briogtes
Nadworna
Neiworta
Sniatyn
Shavik
Courlain
al Shavii
Grodgl
Dirigible 15 Damaged in Peru Election Report
Fragmented Danish style dispatch describes a badly damaged dirigible and a chaotic scene with bombs and injuries near Hard the German alrigibl. The text then shifts to Peru elections May 16 with expectations to help restore the former president's term amid cautious line.
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Fanaiken
Alrigibl
Mylda
Ayia
Phe Kewlchak
Bast
Amd
Westgate
Efeht Naval Machnes
Pereb
Clase
Entgeie
Wiebe
Gma
Peru
Hina
Ecu
Dlec- Londine
Pere Sodor
Condiitol
Init
Xeen
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