Allied hammering slowly breaks German lines in France
Allied artillery and warships bombard German fortifications in France as German defense weakens under constant pressure. Reports from Paris and London note French gains at Moronvilliers Champagne with 1,000 unwounded prisoners. News from Russia threatens entente unity, while Scandinavia and Spain press Germany over sinking ships.
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France
Russia
Germany
Scandinavia
Spain
Sweden
Patricio
Moronvilliers
Champagne
Mexico Holds Neutrality Stance Amid War Pressures
General Alvaro Obregon says Mexico must remain neutral to protect national self-respect. He notes that even if Mexico joined the war, it could offer little effective aid beyond trade, and accepting benefits would undermine the nation’s neutrality. Officials indicate the United States has not pressured Mexico to take sides.
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Alvaro Obregon
Mexico
Sonora
Obregon
Coe Alde
Washler Town
New York
U. S
Mexico City
United States
Nezico
Artillery and Warships Busy on Front and at Kavala
Bulgarian war office reports artillery activity on the Monlas front with heavy bombardment of Kavala by thirteen ships. Twelve airplanes dropped bombs on the town, causing some damage but no casualties. Danish seamen losses are stated as 210. The note mentions ships heading toward sabrasrines and cases, with exchanges at Hampton Roads.
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Patis
French War Office
Champagne
Mont Camillet
Casque
Teton
Howan
Vauclerc
Florent
Bofta
London
Bulgarian War Office
Artilery
Archipe
Kavala
Keyvala
Millionaire Patriots Offer Lives and Wealth to Nation
United States millionaires respond to the wartime crisis with pledges of service and funds. Ford leads with factory donations and income tax support, while Vincent Astor, Junius Morgan, and Marshall Field III offer assets and naval service. James A. Farrell of U.S. Steel coordinates war production and government contracts to speed mobilization.
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United States
Vincent Astor
Junius Spencer Morgan
Metehall Field
Ehanes
John Pierpont Morgan
Morfac
Marshall Field
Chicago
Young Field
Rosenwald Danatee
Jusine Rosenwald
Henry Ford
James A. Farrell
May Thal
Julius Rosenwald
Survivors Tell Of Sinking At Sea May 22 London
Messages from survivors detail the sinking of the Norwegian steamship Madura by a German submarine. Two men were killed, seven found, and survivors recount shelling as they evacuated in boats. Additional reads report 2351 ton Russian ship Lystan sunk by a German sub with no warning, shelling during escape.
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London
Frehy
Dullecourt
Ayras-Cambrai
Lena
War Office
Arrac-Cambrai Road
Queant
Memphis
Tenn
Antoinette Rappal
Perronea
Neppal
DeWitt Ford
Perconsin
Happalaki
Consul Frost to Be Relieved
Washington May 2 Wesley Front American consul at Queenstown will be relieved after nearly three years of hard work reporting submarine destruction and handling strain. Secretary Lamong will bring him to Washington likely to resign to work at the State Department. Successor not yet chosen but expected to be Charles M Hathaway Jr or Homer NM Dylegton. Consul Frost has gathered and forwarded information on many whipping outrages.
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Washington
Wesley Front
Queenstown
Frost Hae
Lanalog Han
State Department
Charles M. Hathaway Jr
Hull
Homer NM
Dylegton
Consul Prost
German U boat off Maine coast seen from two points
Reports from Portland and Washington describe sightings of a German submarine near the Maine coast. Fishermen and coast guards observed a potential periscope and a submersible, with naval stations reviewing the reports for confirmation.
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Maine
Irish Congress Big Undertaking
In London on May 22 Manchester Guardian hails the Irish convention as a momentous undertaking. It notes the Eng lish parties aim to stand aloof while urging compromise. The paper sees hope in pacifying Ireland, linking it to British strength and credit abroad, and to solid support from the United States and dominions.
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London
The
Manchester Guardian
Ireland
Guardian
John Lansdais
Attempt on War Minister Kerensky Reported in Petrograd
The Jewish Daily Forward cablesay an unsuccessful attempt was made this morning to assassinate War Minister Kerensky in Petrograd. The dispatch says Kerensky was secured and that all participants were arrested. The plot is attributed to supporters of the old regime as Russia continues toward war.
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New York
Jewieh Daily Forward
Petrograd
Kerensky
Mrucpora
Exemption Rules Breathed On Draft Registration
Washington May 25 officials publish a guide by Provost Marshal General Crowder on June 5 registration questions. Exemptions are sharply limited and mainly for physical defects or sole dependency. The guide requires precise work details to show exemption merit and notes even naturalized or enemy residents must register. Berlin reports a Poland agreement between Germany and Austria after high level talks at Mainz.
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Washington
New National Army
Crowder
Errvica Obrinus
Poland
Berlin
London
Ball
Germany
Austria
von Dethmann Holweg
Count Czernin
Vienna
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Tirtks
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Tery
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Denmark
Macedonian Front
Besa
Exchanges Telegraph Company
Hampton
America
Uncle Sam
Detroit
Ford
Department of the
National Defense Council
Hosenwald
Millllona
Olbere
Diaonela
Argericsh
Sallionairs
James A. Ferrell
United States Steel Corporation
Farrell
Allon
Wilson
Cooperthon
War and Navy Departmente
Lexxon
Ashland
Wir
Consul Frost
Coast Guard
Portland
Thea
Cokat Croas-leland
Roy Ae
Tad
dMalne Dlatriet
Peporte
Irish Congress
Dania
Ontresten
Texas
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