Smashing Russian Center in Galicia Shocks War Front
Berlin and Vienna report a major victory in west Galicia as Austro German forces smash the Russian center along a 40 mile front from near the Hungarian border to the Dunajec river. About 8000 prisoners taken, Russian flanks reported in danger, Baltic cavalry raid celebrated in Berlin.
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War Bill of Four Billions Expected in Britain Budget
London May 8 The chancellor of the exchequer George will introduce a war budget in the House of Commons to address vast financial problems. National expenditure in the first full year of the war will reach at least 4.908 billion dollars, likely higher, with a second budget possible later.
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House of Commons
Will Go Slowly Aims To Testify On Gulflight Case
Officials pursue a thorough inquiry into the Gulflight wreck off the Scilly Islands. President Wilson directs Bryan and State to secure facts and a complete report from Consul Stephens at Plymouth and Ambassador Gerard in Berlin.
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Italians Quit Austria Urging Evacuation Across Frontiers
Italian consuls in Austria-Hungary urge all Italians to leave at once as refugees cite insults and persecutions. large military mobilization along the frontier restricts travel with rail movements at night. Martial law imposed in Tripoli after clashes near Syria, Rome dispatch reports. Italy considers international situation and cautions cabinet members from leaving Rome. Continuous coverage notes U S government channels on war developments.
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Bomb Frightens Bronx Borough Hall Victimless Explosion
A dynamite blast under Bronx Borough President Douglas Mathewson’s office wrecked part of the Bronx borough hall at 7 55 PM. Five people were inside the building but none injured. Mathewson said he had no enemies and suspected an anarchist demonstration. two others were briefly hurt by debris but escaped.
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Washington Post
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Bronx
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Louis D. Gibbs
New Venezuelan President Chosen by Congress
Caracas reports Gen. Juan Vicente Gomez elected president of Venezuela by unanimous ballot for 1915 to 1922. Gomez, who had served as vice president under Cipriano Castro and ascended after Castro retired in 1900, previously led the army and held the 1910 four year term.
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Gomez Wasfirat
Cipriano Castro
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Britain unjust to Belgium says Salsworthy critic
John Galsworthy argues Britain has not fulfilled duty to Belgium despite appeals for Belgian relief. He cites Belgian resistance and question whether Britain should bear cost for others while harboring 200000 Belgians. He notes U S Canada and Australia contributions but little from Britain.
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John Salsworthy
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Canada
Australia
Shifting Headlines From Today's Issue
Page by page index lists stories across topics. DaSign Center smashed and Roose...velt to testify today signal dramatic docket. Canada holds grain while U S ship not warned. British tax actions and submarines sinking ships appear among brief items.
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British Hold All Food Upsets Neutral Trade Fights
London May 3 neutral packers condemn English prize court delays blocking millions in provisions. Alfred Nobel Bjornson Fridland and Kim ships seized at Kirkwall face June 7 hearing. Urien cites impossible conditions for release while English coal moves to neutrals.
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Submarines Sink Five Ships and Threaten Crews
Norwegian and Swedish vessels fall to German submarines in the North Sea. America and Baldwin torpedoed. Ellida Laila and Eltida also lost. Crews escaped aboard small boats or were rescued by other ships. Aberdeen reports two fishing smacks sunk and three chased for miles as sub sank amuck off the coast.
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