Allies Ready to Strike Verdun Shows German Overconfidence
London May 14 The German staff boasts 25 to 30 divisions opposed by French and British forces at Verdun yet the British note German advantage hinges on overwhelming superiority. Col E P Repton argues Germany cannot press without greater strength and that Allied patience may prove decisive as Verdun looms and German hopes exhaust.
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London Times
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Ila
Serbia
Uniewa
Germany
Ambassador Gerard Talks on War and Arbitration Pact
London May 14 The Koelmache Volka Zeitung published last Friday an interview with James W. Gerard the American Ambassador to Germany. He discusses Secretary of State Lansing President Wilsons note to Germany and the U S Great Britain arbitration treaty. English papers outline terms of the treaty and the permanent peace commission personnel.
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Koelmache Volka Zeitung
Lancing
United States
Garman
Gerard
Permanent Peace Commission
Destruction of Austro Hungarian Sub bases Reported
A dispatch from Mian cites the southern Mediterranean as the scene of the fall of two Austro Hungarian submarine bases following the occupation of Marga Moreza and Paolo Randa. Italian warships cleared mines, seized submarine provisions, and netted a submarine propeller entangled in a steel net. A Midland Telegraph interview with Sir Arthur Conan Doyle discusses submarine menace and future safety.
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Midland Telegraph
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Few Strikes in Germany Report Highlights Short Disruptions
Berlin May 14 in stark contrast with foreign press claims the imperial statistical bureau annual statement for 1915 shows 167 strikes and lockouts over 17 months of war ending last year. About 14 950 workers were involved with short durations as average time lost far under a day and 1915 records the lowest labor trouble level.
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Imperial Statistical Bureau
British Seize 6670 American Letters in U S Mail
Berlin reports American businessmen in Germany fear England has nearly halted all American mail. An importer told Ambassador Gerard that 6670 letters and memoranda from New York to German branches were seized and held in recent months, many registered. Another says 482 letters and orders lost since January. Lansing gave no encouragement and little action has followed.
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We Want Germany to Ask Peace Not Offer It
President Poincaré, in Nancy, said France will not accept peace unless Germany asks for it and accepts restored balance. He told Lor raine refugees at Molitor garrison that only peace with guaranteed equilibrium would be acceptable and that France will continue fighting until enemies acknowledge defeat.
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France Needs Ten Times More Heavy Artillery
Article quotes an expert urging tenfold increase in French heavy artillery, aircraft, machine guns, and supplies to break the Verdunfront bombardments. It emphasizes feverish production and morale under relentless German shelling, warning only heavier guns can breach the German lines and enable infantry gains.
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Perojectiles
Turco and Bulgarian Aid in Calais Offensive Report
Entangled war dispatches describe Turkish and Bulgarian units bolstering a Calais push, with Scots troops repelling three trench assaults near Ploegsteert Wood north of Armentieres. Separate notes report Verdun sector bombardments and French mines at La Fille Mort and Hill 304.
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Argonne
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War Over By Christmas Says English Financier
Baron Robert Oppenheim, a noted English financier aboard the American steamer Philadelphia, predicted in New York on May 14 that the war would be over by next Christmas with no winter campaign. He said the Germans are beaten and nearly exhausted financially and materially, noting his visit is connected to British government financial affairs.
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New York
Christman
Robert Oppenheim
Baron Oppenheim
Santo Domingo Rebels Depart After Threat by American Minister
The May 14 evacuation of Santo Domingo followed W. W. Russell's warning that the capital would be seized by force if rebels did not surrender by Sunday morning. Rebels, soldiers, and guards abandoned the city, stripping forts of guns and war matériel and leaving civil police to govern. They informed Russell of their withdrawal.
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French Balloon Lost Off Sardinian Coast
A French dirigible passing from Paris to Toulon disappeared after meeting a crash in the sea off the Sardinian coast. Six aboard were aboard. authorities recovered four bodies and sent them to Toulon for identification.
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Paris
Ready for Wire Strike Apathy to Demands at Western Union
Eleven employees demand reinstatement and about 30 printers threaten to quit at noon as Western Union faces a possible strike. Union leaders say international officers back the move, warning of a large sympathy strike and potential disruption ahead of national conventions. The dispute centers on dismissals linked to union connections and whether to reinstate the workers.
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Commercial Telegraphers’ Union
Guy H. Blakeley
Washington Lodge
Blakeley
Chicago
St. Louis
Western Union Company
Konenkamp
Washington Ledza
Front News Bulletin From Europe Wars Drive In Belgium
Condensed report from the front outlines German reinforcement in Belgium and a new drive toward Calais. Berlin objects to U S stance on Britain’s wartime actions while Paris urges continued conflict. Turkish forces defeat Russians in Armenia near Kobe Mountain with Armenian regions under bombardment. Dublin signals conciliatory measures toward Ireland in British policy.
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Defense Society Asks Wilson Probe of Fiske Daniels Veracity
The American Defense Society urged President Wilson to investigate the veracity dispute between Secretary of the Navy Josephus Daniels and Rear Admiral Bradley A. Fiske over the November 3 1914 unpreparedness letter. The letter's publication prompted calls for inquiry into whether Daniels saw it.
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Zeppelin Lost Off Norway Coast Reported
London on May 14 reports an other Zeppelin destroyed per an Exchange Telegraph dispatch from Copenhagen. The dispatch says the airship was brought down off the west coast of Norway as three British destroyers pursued it.
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Riggs Bank Perjury Trial Moves to Witness Tests
The perjury case against Charles C. Glover former Riggs Bank president William J Flather ex vice president and Henry H Fiather former cashier starts witness examinations this week in the District Supreme Court. Comptroller Williams expected to be key witness with bank officers accusing malice. Trial may run three to four weeks as preliminaries wrap up today.
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Civilian Deaths Reported After Raid Near Doiran
A Havas dispatch from Galoniki reports an aerial attack on Majadagh near the Greek Serbian frontier southwest of Doiran. Fourteen civilians die in the raid on Friday and a number are wounded.
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Doiran
Havas
Galoniki
City Honors Mothers In Washington Observances
Washington observed Mothers Day with flag displays on federal buildings white carnations worn by many and sermons across churches. Notable services were held at St Pauls MEB Temple Hapitat and First Baptist with ministers stressing motherly love. The day followed a 1914 congressional resolution and President Wilson proclamation encouraging nationwide flag displays and flowers.
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Will Act On Mail Seizures In Scandinavian Route
Copenhagen advices to Overseas News Agency report Denmark Sweden and Norway consider joint action over recent mail seizures by British authorities. The move follows Britain’s refusal to alter its policy on detaining mails between the United States and Scandinavia, amid protests from involved governments.
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Youth Held as Bandit Confessed by Suspect Sutton
Central detectives tied a Conduit Road robbery to Stanley Sutton an 18 year old held on robbery charges after he allegedly confessed. Vogt party robbed of 500 dollars and a checkbook. two other suspects released. a second arrest expected today.
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Mines on Dutch coast rise with wartime finds
It is reported from Amsterdam that in April 90 mines were cast up on the Dutch coast. Since the war began 1,014 mines have been found along the coast, including 535 British 61 French and 193 German. The Overseas News Agency notes many are of unknown nationality.
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Progressive Institution Appeals to Modern Business Leaders
A progressive institution describes itself as located in a progressive neighborhood and run by progressive business men. It highlights a remarkable three year record of growth and forward momentum.
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