Hawker Flight Off Ireland Reports Mixed News
A British report says aviator Hawker, flying a Sopwith airplane, was about 500 miles off the Irish coast at 4 pm local time with high wind and visibility conditions improving. Naval observers later noted stable weather and estimated a meeting with rival Hawker around 4:23 am as officials awaited confirmation.
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British fleet battles during Gulf of Finland action
British warships clashed with the Nugsina Bolshe vik Slest in a 36 minute fleet action in the Gulf of Finland near Kronstadt on Sunday. The battle ended after ships were sunk and another stranded, with one vessel reportedly pyed.
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General Bliss Returns to Paris After Rhine District Visit
General Tasker W. Bliss American representative on the supreme war council returns to Paris from inspecting the Rhine district. Discussed were details of civil demobilization of the American expeditionary force in France. General Pershing and President Wilson conferred during Bliss’s Paris visit. headquarters removal at Chaumont underway.
War Risk Bureau Names New Head in Shakeup
Washington May 15 The War Risk Insurance Bureau announced a major reorganization appointing The Ae Pholmelyd Innes a business man and colonel in the harequ's section in France as new head to replace Colonel Henry D Lindsley who resigned amid charges that the agency was hamstrung by secret restraints. Secretary Glass responded with a strong rebuttal as a broader shakeup is anticipated and Congress probes continue.
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Addams Reads Wilson Reply on Clemency Appeal during Peace Conference
In Zurich on May 14 Jane Addams addressed the Women’s International Conference for Permanent Peace. She criticized pacifist views while noting Wilson’s reply to her clemency appeal, calling for feasible but challenging peace terms and cautioning that American support for pacifism is strong.
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Extraordinary session opens as Congress meets under Wilson call
Congress begins an extraordinary session in Washington under President Wilson, with Republicans moving to organize in both houses. Initial tasks include selecting leaders, setting committees, and planning to pass regular appropriation bills, plus potential consideration of the peace treaty, league covenant, and varied reforms.
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TROSGRS TO LEAVE ARCHANGEL ARGITANQEL
Sunday May 16, 4 fly the Associated feers Are range rents are nile way to The transportation to England as the Forth American Infant wikin ten days' thap, t ree rotted.
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International Situation and Peace Terms Report
Reports from Paris and Versailles indicate German acceptance of peace terms remains unlikely as leaders dispute policy. Politico notes potential shifts in Poland Ukraine hostilities and preparations for war-time to permanent constitutional measures. An appeal from Vail and Hobinson urges rapid legislation to restore private control of telephone properties. Prohibition and suffrage processes advance. Lodge submits committee appointments for Senate panels and patronage.
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Treaty Not Ready as Heavy Gales Blow At Hadwna
May 12 Associated Press reports credential exchanges between Allied powers and Austria halted the peace draft. Jules Cambon chaired the joint session. Renner replied briefly. Henry White represented the United States. Session concluded with no new presentation of the Austria peace treaty this week. Bolshevik resistance and allied food aid discussed amid ongoing Russia and Rumania tension. Poland crisis seen possibly resolved with Daderewt retaining premiership. Canteens for English rural schoolchildren expand. 30 grants issued. Victor Chapman prize awarded to Bernard Fay for studies on France US intellectual relations.
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All Available War Craft to Join in Search
Washington May 19 The last naval seaplane Nile3 commanded by Commander J H Towers was lost in a raid. Since 6 36 Saturday morning units have returned to the navy department with news of the missing crew and aircraft. A search by navy vessels continues around the Agoves with reports of a fire and damage.
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Troops to be home by early July says Navy
May 19 report from Washington states the Navy expects to release most expeditionary forces by July with about 400,000 still overseas. Secretary of the Navy Daniels and Secretary Maulers indicate civilians may rejoin life as officers and reserve members seek to return home. The message follows ongoing discussions on troop redeployment from France and related military logistics.
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