Sinn Fein Sympathizers Join Huns in Scheme to Land Arms and Troops
Allied dispatch from London May 21 reports Northwest of Kerville to the Flanders salient forces tightening positions. British, French, and Allied units conducted raids and counterattacks, capturing prisoners and machine guns, while shelling enemy trenches and positions around Arras, Albert, and the Somme front. German activity remained high in several sectors with heavy artillery and air operations, including raids on London and aerial fights over northern France and Italy.
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Sinn Fein
London
Kerville
Flanders
War Office
Mereille
Arras
Artilley
Albert Stetor
Debuterne
Nieppe
Metern
Scarpe
Lens
Marth
Bethune
Ville-sur-An
Somme
Racins
Coeretame
France
Tix & Mgs
Gehting
Imush
Landau
Tor Karlsruhe
Rhine
Five Gotha Bombers Brought Down in London Raid
London May 21 official reports say five of the twenty to thirty Gotha aircraft in Sunday night’s raid were brought down. One raider was engaged by a British airman who fired as the machine dived and burst into flames at 7600 feet. Another was downed by anti air craft guns in London. Two more were shot down while attempting to escape and destroyed. The attack platform fell into the sea. Bombs caused minor damage to some dwelling houses.
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London
Railroad chief ousted for defying orders on Virginian
Washington May 21 C W Huntington of New York was removed by Director General McAdoo as president of the Virginian railway for disobedience to the railroad administration orders on maintenance and improvement J J Young of Norfolk Va was appointed federal director Huntington’s replacement to manage the coal line from Deep Water West Virginia to Norfolk Virginia Young has authority to overhaul operating officers and personnel in line with federal management plans
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Washington
C. W. Huntington
New York
McAdoo
Virginian Railway
J. J. Young
Norfolk
Bee
Virginian
W. Va
Huntington
Meadag Inn
Railroad Administration
Young
Food Situation Grows Critical in Germany War Time
Washington dispatch reports Germany faces severe food shortages likely through next harvest even after planned June 15 ration reductions. Despite hopes for Ukrainian grain, shortages loom as wheat and potato crops fail, forcing earlier harvest activity and broader economic stress. Swiss painter Ferdinand Helder, aged 65, dies in Berne. two ships sunk with presumed casualties.
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Washington
Germany
Impressive Burial History Told Of Major Luthery In France
In France Major Luthery lay in state as wreaths from American comrades and French aviators surrounded his coffin near a small village. A French aviator downed the German plane that killed him as a flyover honored his memory. American and French troops, officers, and generals attended a solemn funeral with tributes from both nations.
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France
Mondag
Foery
Lufhery
Ash
Irish Plot to Finance Irish Rebellion Revealed
Washington reports evidence of plots by German and right wing agents to fund and arm an Ireland rebellion. Irish leaders in the United States tied to Blain Fein sympathizers discussed German funds and possible submarine aid. Arrests of Irish leaders followed and British officials are suspected of directing actions. Dublin condemnation of Sinn Fein deportations cited as opposition to conscription and Irish unity.
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Washington
Germain
Ireland
United States
Treland
Britain
France
Chaninel
State Department
Tirkiah
Blan Fein
Thia
London
Gersmany
Channel
England
Dublin
Sinn Fein
Cone Scriathon
John Dillon
Joseph Devin
Merzers Dillon
Dublin protest leaders and Sinn Fein figures in unsettling Dublin May 21
A Dublin protest group signed by William Odrien Tin Henly Ton MeeNell and Mderman Kelly appears with Sinn Fein figures Johnston Bran and O'Brien on the opposing side. Reports from Dublin May 21 indicate a government clampdown with arrests, internments, and pending conscription decisions while international dispatches note calm elsewhere. The Daily Mall correspondent warns Dublin is not Ireland as authorities push prosecutions and await proof of German plots.
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Vevin
Hose
Wiliam Odrien
Tin Henly
O'Lriendo
Ton MeeNell
Mderman Kelly
Sinn Fenners
Messers Johnston
Bran
O'Brien
London
Dublin
Sinn Fein
Ireland
Daily Mall
Nationalists
Fifteen Planes Burned In San Francisco Factory Fire
A fire at the Fowler Aircraft plant in San Francisco destroyed fifteen airplanes at different stages of construction and large quantities of spruce and Irish linen. Two finished planes were ruined and equipment for about fifty more aircraft burned. One hundred families were left homeless as twenty five flats and nearby houses were damaged. Total damage estimated at 760000 dollars.
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San Francisco
Poweer Aeroplane Corporation
Fowler
Tlwas
Mbbero
Fowler Concern
German People Being Deceived by German Aircraft Losses
A captured German officer says German aerial loss figures are for home and neutrals, not for aviators. He describes that downed planes with only salvaged parts are not counted, illustrating method and deception as American forces advance in France on Monday May 20.
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WTI
Prance
Ugires
Million Youths to Register for Army in June Draft
General Crowder estimates about three quarters of the roughly one million men aged 21 or turning 21 since June 6, 1917 will be available for military service after the June 6 registration. About one fourth are expected to be exempt for various reasons. President Wilson’s proclamation requires all citizens and residents to register, with certain exceptions for officers and those in specific federal posts. Registration offices will stay open from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. on dates leading up to the deadline for those born June 4, 1896 through June 5, 1900.
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Washington
Crowder
Narahal
Milan
Yarlang
Baker
Daker
Loray
B. H W. Crowder
Crowsdnor
Wilson
Mimla
Citizona
Musk
Rrequiie Army
Navy
Mmoginn Corps
Uno National Guard
T and Regal
Perps
Anvlee
Gendeal Crowder
Juan
Charles W Fairbanks In Indianapolis In May Report
An early morning statement from Charles W Fairbanks at his home in Indianapolis notes he continues to hold his own. The ailing vice president of the United States remains under physician care with hope for recovery as medical updates are released.
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Indianapolis
Charles W. Fairbanks
Hopey
Serious famine at hand
A dire food shortage grips the region with morale plummeting among affected communities. Officials warn of worsening conditions as relief delivery struggles continue, urging aid for families facing hunger and uncertainty.
Food Crisis Deepens as Soldiers Beg for Food
London dispatch reports growing hunger across Europe as German and Austrian troops face bread shortages and disease. A Vienna-based source cites prisoners starved in work camps, widespread beggary, and morale collapse, with Ukraine relief viewed as a mirage and protests over submarine campaigns fueling anger toward Allied powers.
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London
Germany
Austria
Mall Telegrapha
Agnemas
Franca
Arbeiter Zeitung
Vienna
Rease
Quance
Everyiborly
Ukraine
Huns Seize a Dutch Steamer Off Amsterdam
German forces seized the Dutch steamship Agneta near Amsterdam after it was reported to have sailed from Stockholm toward the Dutch capital. The capture follows ongoing negotiations between the German and Dutch authorities over safe passage and possible compliance with German naval requirements.
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Amsterdam
Monmlay
Swinenivendr
Fivasia
Agneta
Stockholm
Hotyerdam
Hanielblad
Geran Fuiniacer
Wefesord
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Ibvie
Virginia
Berne
Ferdinand Hedler
Lufbery
U. S
Iip
Major Sithers
Toul
Une Hernen
Vittarloud
Aerial Service
Tutberg
Chile
Santiago
Serrena
Conquimbo
Inn Feiners
Heaunell
Realu Det Fotoarils Auver
Hun
Havimann
Geran
Walla
Havimenn
Dre Hanitanrs
Fairbanks
Wil
Moat
Hele Tane
America
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