French troops forced to give ground before assault
Rome dispatch reports German and Austrian forces pressing French lines northwest of Verdun with heavy bombardment. Advancing German divisions attacked near Dead Man's Hill and Cumieres, forcing a slight French retreat along the Bethincourt to Cumieres road. Bulgarian activity toward the Greek border and Balkan front tensions are also noted with renewed entente bombardment along the Vardar.
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Mexican note 15 withheld after Flag Day speech
In Mexico City on May 30 officials reported that a communication to Washington regarding a political program had been withheld without explanation. Aguilar asserted the note’s intent to express loyalty to liberty and justice and to unite Mexicans in dedication to independence ideals amid national pride and Anti corruption resolve.
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Justice
Mexico City
Aguilar
Po&tm
Washington
Carranza
Contron
Proclamation calls nation to Flag Day June 14
President Wilson issues a formal proclamation urging nationwide patriot exercises to honor Flag Day June 14. He highlights a need to renew faith in American ideals and principles amid divisions and internal and external pressures. The document invites communities to observe the day with renewed devotion to union and government ideals.
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United States
Congress
Union
Military Parade Marked Memorial Day in New York
Memorial day observances in New York featured three parades by National Guard units G A R Spanish war veterans the coast artillery and sailors from harbor warships plus Boy Scouts and other groups. Rear Admiral Charles D Sighee retired will place a wreath at the Maine monument at Columbus Circle while Navy chaplain John I Chadwick delivers the address.
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Bronx
U. 8
Maine
Abe
Harber
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Columbue Circle
John I. Chadwick
del Maine
Pershing's Men Honour Fallen in Mexican Graves
Field headquarters near Namiqui pa Mexico May 23 Dy wire to Columbus May 30 Flowers are to be laid tomorrow on the graves in Mexico of American soldiers killed in action in the pursuit of Villa Memorial Day ceremonies will decorate each grave. The president of Namquifa informed General J J Pershing he would like to send flowers. The American commanders accepted with thanks. Additional reports indicate that eight rangers were killed in a skirmish near Cruces. American cavalrymen have scattered these effects. Pershing ordered that no attempt shall be made to sell square in camp at Namiquipa.
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Mexico
Columbus
N. M
J. J. Pershing
Atar de Cruces
Candelmiro Gersantes
Buy
Avery
General Pershing
Namiquips
Terrific storm sweeps Tennessee in Memphis damage limited
Memphis May 19 a wild rain storm tore through the city and surrounding area reaching 60 to 72 miles per hour nearly matching a 73 mph record from March 1901. Wires were prostrated, windows and street car tires damaged. no casualties reported by police.
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Memphis
Tenn
Memphle
Wool Embargo Considered by British Trade Authorities
Wool brokers in Drnstane Australia report London’s inquiry on an embargo export policy. The British minister of trade and commerce hinted that wool purchased at local sales this week would be shipped only to ports in the British Empire. Local sales remain festooned awaiting London’s reply.
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Drnstane
Australia
London
Rpertel
Memorial Day in Washington Observances Close Senate Session
Washington honored fallen soldiers and sailors with Memorial Day ceremonies at Arlington National Cemetery led by the president. Veterans groups and Daughters of Union and Confederate veterans attended as government departments closed. The Senate adjourned for the holiday while the House met briefly.
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Senate
Representatem
Censorship in Greece Worried by Cabinet Rift and Venizelos Foe
Athens May 30 The censorship system in Greece has become extreme and multi layered since the Bleoutondis Ministry emerged. Cablegrams to foreign countries face double or triple censorship while Greek newspapers escape direct suppression. Cabinet distrust fuels delays and edits, with former premiers united by enmity toward Venizelos. Premier Skouloudis and Foreign Minister. communications head Ithallysaleva navigate a slow process, often demanding word changes or suppressing messages. Royal messages and interviews with King Constantine face censorship by Count Merrat, Grand Master of Ceremonies, with no appeal.
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Greece
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Marshall at St Louis Meet Nominating Speech Planned
Senator John W. Kern of Indiana will deliver the nominating speech for Thomas F Marshall at the St. Louis convention. Marshall favors the vice presidency and Hoosier delegates hope he will again be Wilson's running mate at the big Democratic gathering.
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John W. Kern
Indiana
Thomas F Marshall
St. Louis
Marshall
Wilson
King Constantine Censors Interview Pressing Silence
A German journalist avoided direct quotes after a censor dispute in Greece. King Constantine insisted on no interview conditions and later banned quotation, leading to consternation as the correspondent tried to publish via postal means. The monarch now limits direct quotes and has only one trusted German source.
British Victory in the Sudan reported with fuller details
An official telegram asserts a decisive British victory over Ali Dinar in Darfur on May 22, reinforced by May 30 dispatches. It notes many sultan’s troops and leaders accounted for or Surrendered, ongoing demobilization, and ammunition handover. Additional actions include air bombardment of fleeing forces near Fashee and subsequent movements toward Lobel Martz. Three men, Yiarry Lite and others, were arrested for drunkenness.
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Lobel Martz
Auto Crash Kills Man and Injures Family Near Ogden
A fatal auto wreck one mile east of American York at 7 PM today involved a 35 mph car striking a telephone pole. Al Rockhill of the Bank Saloon in Salt Lake and his 12-year-old son were injured, with Mrs Rockhill and three daughters seated rearward. The demonstrator, J. Clark, was knocked down but survived. The driver, reportedly a novice, was learning to steer as the car left the road and overturned into an embankment after a warning from the demonstrator. The car’s new machine and driver’s caution were cited in reports.
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Spr. Hatrison
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al Rockhill
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Nockhill
Roosevelt Talks in Kansas City
Theodore Roosevelt spoke in Kansas City on May 30, receiving a western welcome. He urged preparedness, addressing children in the hotel lobby and a crowd from a hotel balcony. A parade followed with veterans and Navy personnel, and he praised patriotic duty while stressing readiness, not fear of war.
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Theodore Moosevelt
Colonets- Mon
Union Station
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Williem Warner
Froosevelt
Roosevelt
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America
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Jobo F H. Stone
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