Peace Pact May Be Signed by 3 Powers
Paris reports May 17 that the German peace treaty may enter into force with ratifications from Germany and three principal powers, prompting immediate trade resumption for those nations while others lag. U S S Mediation seen for Adriatic talks between Italy and Jugoslavia under American mediation. Cardinal Hartmann seeks Papal intervention to avert Germany’s ruin under the terms.
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Paris
Germany
U. S&s
Adriatic
Italy
Jugo-Slavia
Dalmatia
Austria
Wilson
Siam
Pope
Cologne
Hartmann
Pope Benedict
Wilson Message Urges Congress to Fix Last Session Shortcomings
President Wilson presses Congress to rectify failures of the previous session through a detailed message. The request focuses on legislative gaps and the need for timely action, signaling the administration’s push for coordinated reforms.
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Congress
Message 16 Congress Speaks On Immediate Work
The opening session will hear a message urging Congress to act on appropriation bills. President Wilson plans to presentGerman and Austrian treaties after returning, expects Senate action only after final approval abroad, and aims to speed peace negotiations with a June return.
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Congress
Senate
Germany
Austria
Wilson
Finns March on Petrograd in War Update
Copenhagen reports a strong Finnish army under General Mannerheim advancing on Petrograd with occupation expected within days. Ukrainian accounts say Bolsheviks retreat from Novne fronts before Simon Petliura’s forces, disordered by transport shortages.
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Copenhagen
Mannerheim
Chinese cabinet resigns as president refuses to accept
Telegram from Peking to the peace conference says the Chinese cabinet has resigned but the president will not accept the resignations. The Shanghai peace conference between northern and southern China has broken up. King Albert flies to England from Brussels in an air trip.
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Paris
Peking
Shanghai
China
King
England
Brussels
King Albert
Enforcing Dry Law Tightens as Policy Formed
Revenue officers to report violations and collect manufacturers liquor tax on all beverages over 3 percent alcohol. Justice Dept masks action against brewers of 2 percent beer after expected New York court ruling. Federal agents gather evidence on May 1 prohibitions. no sale of beer after July 1 unless court rules otherwise.
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Washington
Internal Revenue Officers
Justice Department
United States
New York
Poiner
Pershing Receives Grand Duchess Charlotte in Luxemburg
General Pershing, chief of the American forces, was received by Grand Duchess Charlotte in Luxemburg. He was accompanied by several staff members during the reception.
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Pershing
Luxemburg
Charlotte
Forces clash as Serbs and Croatians fight at Agram
Greek forces land at Smyrna amid allied naval preparations. A Vienna dispatch reports Serbs and Croatians engaging in heavy fighting at Agram with many casualties. German officers and Bulgarians in Italian uniforms are arrested in Saloniki as an escape effort unfolds.
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Agram
Paris
Asia Minor
Smyrna
Greece
United States
Arizona
Athens
Salon
Equality for Women Urged by Church Commissioners
In St Louis on May 17 recommendations call for granting women equality with men in church affairs endorsing the interchurch world movement and outlining a five year church expansion program to be laid before commissioners of the body.
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St. Louis, Mo
Interchurch World Movement
Presbyterian General Assembly Recommends Expanded Roles for Women
During the 131st general assembly session in the United States a plan titled new era expansion urged broader church leadership for women. It proposes women may hold offices in the church council boards of trustees and all committees and calls for cooperation with interchurch movements to unite Protestant churches on social religious and civic issues.
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United States
General Assembly
Church Council
Boards of Trustees
Interchurch World Movement
Assembly
Roosevelt arctic ship to be sold for commercial use
The Roosevelt, famed for Peary's expedition, will be held by the Department of Commerce for commercial purposes. Damaged oak timbers from repairs at Bremerton Navy Yard make replacement cost exceed the ship’s original price, delaying a new vessel Congress must authorize.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Department of Commerce
Bremerton Navy Yard
Puget Sound
Congress
Department
Shipping Board
Five Bank Bandits Nabbed In Dolton Robbery
Five well dressed bandits linked to the First National bank robbery at Dolton Alabama were arrested in a sensational pool hall raid. The group names cited include Keary Stomer Walter Ryan John Mc Cullough Michael Breen and James McCall. About 64576 reportedly taken. none recovered. The arrest followed bank officials' descriptions.
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Chicago
John Loftin
Burau
First National Bank
Dolton
Keary Stomer
Walter Ryan
John McCullough
Michael Breen
James McCall
Austria to Get French Aid Loan for Austria Reviet
Paris May 17 The budget committee heard Foreign Minister M Pichon outline political reasons for seeking authorization to lend Austria 15 000 000 dollars to permit the revival calling of that country.
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Paris
Chamber of Deputies
M. Pichon
Austria
Three Planes Start For Azores In Largest Navy Flight
The American Navy launches a transatlantic seaplane flight from Trepassey to the Azores led by Commander Towers. NC-3 goes first, NC-1 and NC-4 follow after delays as weather favors, aiming for a roughly eighteen and a half hour crossing.
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Trepassey
John H. Towers
Azores
Start Time Of U S Naval Seaplane Dash Across Atlantic
Washington May 17 The navy announced official start times for the NC 28 NC 4 and NC 1 seaplanes bound for the Atlantic. NC 28 left at 5 06 Central NC 4 at 5 07 and NC 1 at 5 00 oclock with favorable weather reported by patrol ships along the route to the Azores. Forecast cited west winds strong and upper winds west with some clouds and rising temperature.
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Washington
Atlantic
Navy Department
Navy
Azores
Commander Towers
Weather Bureau
Newfoundland
Russian Protest Over Finland Recognition by US and Britain
Washington May 17 The Russian political conference at Paris protested to the associated powers against the recognition of Finland's independence by the United States and Great Britain. The cablegram cites remarks from former Foreign Minister Anzonoff.
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Washington
Paris
Associated Powers
Finland
United States
Great Britain
An Zonoff
Montreal Million-Dollar Bank Robbery Foiled
Police say three heavily armed men planned a daylight one million dollar robbery of two Montreal banks. The captured trio are Dominic Caversa, wanted in Chicago, Frank Carter, sought in Detroit, and Frank Teddy, wanted by Chicago and Brooklyn authorities for robberies.
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Montreal
Dominic Caversa
Chicago
Frank Carter
Detroit
Frank Teddy
Brooklyn
Winnipeg General Strike Paralyzes City
Winnipeg on May 17 entered a generalized work stoppage as labor forces and returned soldiers gained control. All three daily papers likely suspend, telephone workers join, gas and electric operate temporarily, and order efforts focus on avoiding disorder amid stalled negotiations and looming deadlock.
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Winnipeg
Webb
Labor News
Great War Veterans’ Association
Longest Atlantic Flight Sets 14 Hour 13 Minute Record
An Atlantic flight established a new longest lap record at 14 hours 13 minutes. The voyage marked a historic endurance milestone in transatlantic aviation.
NC-4 Seaplane Lands At Fayal Azores In Record Flight
The NC-4 seaplane arrived at Horta Island Fayal Azores at 9 25 New York time after a 1200 mile flight from Trepassey Newfoundland in 14 hours 13 minutes beating the estimated time by nearly four hours. It was followed by NC-1 and NC-3.
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Evening Journal
Washington, D. C
U. S
Horte Island
Fayal
Azores
New York
Trepassey
New Foundland
Flyers Near Azores Complete Two Thirds of Atlantic Run
The NC-4 leads two naval trans Atlantic flyers as they cover two thirds of the Trépassey to Azores course and expect to land in Ponta Delgada at noon Large crowds await the NC-1 and NC-4 have been sighted from Flores completing a 1200 mile lap on the longest segment of the voyage The next leg will be 800 miles from the Azores to Portugal.
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Ponta Delgado
Azores
Trépassey
Flores
Atlantic
Portugal
Ottawa Faces Possible Federal Move In Ongoing Situation
Report notes officials in Ottawa are considering actions with a federal move anticipated by some circles. The next step in the situation is debated among government observers.
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Ottawa
Mexican Rebels Defeated Near Cana Sonora
Washington reports rebel forces retreated from Cana Sonora were defeated by federal troops led by Major Meza. General Migel Pina confirms the rout with several dead and wounded and horses captured or left behind.
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Sonora
Washington
Canea
Meza
Migel Pina
Pina
Few Officers Seek Help Finding Postwar Jobs
Washington reports that only 8 percent of 193 524 commissioned officers discharged by May 83 sought federal help to find employment. Among ranks, none of the 22 generals asked aid, but 4 colonels 15 lieutenant colonels and 151 majors did. The rate rose to 10 percent for second lieutenants.
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Washington
Gas Kills Four Children in Chicago Home
Frank Semanski and wife Mary mourn the deaths of their four children in a 2339 South Sacramento avenue residence. Gas from an overturned stove valve filled the home as the children slept. water on the stove used to boil potatoes extinguished the flame but too late. The parents are employed in a foundry and downtown jobs respectively.
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Chicago
Frank S¢emniarski
Mary
South
Sacramento Avenue
Jay
Swintarski
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