Allies on Eve of Great Hun Attack Says Lloyd George
Senate military committee endorses rapid army expansion with a three million man training plan. Reed signals bill to reach the Senate soon. House already grants president unlimited mobilization power for forces of any size. report notes US strength lags behind German Western front gains after Russia’s collapse.
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Senate Military Committee
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House Military Committee
On Eve of Great German Attack at Edinburgh
Reports from Edinburgh quote Premier Lloyd George warning of a forthcoming German offensive as American aid looms, with officials noting Russia’s collapse and unrestricted submarine warfare shape the war’s balance. He cites 50,000 transports to Europe and estimates tens of millions of troops re-deployed to the west, while stressing America’s still-limited immediate fighting strength.
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Edinburgh
Taker
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Jenet
France
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Totes
Eretore
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United States
America
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Hrilain
Russia
Admiralty
Lloyd-George Tead
Fiery talk of 1, W. W. recorded op poses the draft
Chicago May 24 112 Industrial Workers of the World leaders face trial on espionage charges as Phineas Eastman testifies about efforts to delay war plans and push conscription through resolutions and threats against officials Eastman outlined his plan to energize the I W W by threatening Dublin of results if war plans moved forward He disappeared after government raids while urging strikes and portraying himself as aiding Mexican factions in a push against authority
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Phineas Eastman
Kaneau
America
Industrial Workers of the World
Eastman
Augustn
Kall
Fnal
Germany
Dublin
Europe
Frank K. Nebeker
Prosentor
Kaneas
Winchester
Ships sunk at Zeebrugge canal entrance
British airmen photographed Zeebrugge harbor showing the two concrete laden ships sunk in the canal entrance. German efforts to cut away the wrecks and widen the channel for torpedo boats and larger vessels to pass to sea are reported as they attempt to reestablish a passage.
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London
Bruges Canal
Zeebrugge
Large German Force Leads Russian Front Near Kursk
London reports a large German force moving within twenty five miles of Kursk in the Dreiper-Don region, about 300 miles southwest of Moscow. The Kursk council of soldiers and workers voted for a revolutionary motion amid the crisis of German invasion. Lloyd George voiced resolve to maximize allied strength against Germany. Submarines are being sunk faster than Germany can replenish them, and Allies push merchant ship construction ahead of German losses.
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Moscow
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Belgium
Fremier
Admiralty
Ireland faces grave political peril in new funding drive
Dublin reports a near million dollar anti-anarchy fund as the Mansion House conference gains financial power, stirring anxiety among moderate leaders. Washington cites draft regulation sweeping many into military or work, with measures to curb idlers and study the bill. London notes arrests in Dublin and the arrival of former Home Secretary Samuel, boosting Liberal circles.
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Irish Home
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Standay
Colling
Mullina
Guanip Fy
Fairbanks Reported Better by Friends Versus War Aches
In Indianapolis on May 24 reports from the bedside of Charles William Fairbanks indicate he is somewhat better than yesterday. The update focuses on what constitutes useful employment during the ongoing war and suggests closer evaluation as conditions change.
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Indianapolis
Ind
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Fairbanka
Memorial Day Observed by American Army in France
The American army commits to Memorial Day in France with ceremonies at graves of U S and French soldiers. French troops join, replacing faded flags and laying fresh wreaths as bands march to cemeteries. Soldiers honor comrades from Iowa, Michigan, Illinois and others, with prayers by chaplains and a final firing salute.
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Ceremonia
Iowa
Michigan
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Weil
Associated Press
Germans Ready for New Offensive Across Front
World war brief notes German forces reported ready for another major push on multiple fronts north of Lens and around Noyon Meunil St George and Ypres. French and American fronts saw limited raids and quiet days with Allied air forces striking targets behind German lines. Prince Arthur of Connaught arrived in Atlantic Port en route to Washington.
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Theaat
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Prince Arthur of
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Saarbracken
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Semre
Feam
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Maly
France
Dia
Howard DeWeese Shot At Prison
Howard DeWeese, convicted of murdering his wife Fanny Fisher Ne Weene, was executed in the state prison yard at 6 45 this morning. He walked to the rack and allowed deputies to strap him in as guards watched. He proclaimed innocence and told the execution team to shoot straight as the hood was placed. A handkerchief over his heart was sent to his stepson Max Fisher. Lawyers filed a late appeal for a reprieve but Governor Damberger denied it.
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Weene
Max Fisher
Damberger
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