German Claims of Russian Setbacks In Kalwarya and Przasnysz
The Russian military attache reports Berlin claims decisive Russian counterattacks at Kalward Kusustawo and Praasnysz failed, with Germans suffering heavy losses and Russian retreats continuing. Moscow says Germans only demonstrated at points and Russians repulsed frontal assaults while prisoners and wounded numbers rise. The piece suggests German efforts to inflate gains amid a shifting front in Galicia and hints at strategic calculations behind the reported "great victory."
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Bossiemie
Lutomad
Acre
Kalward
Kusustawo
Praasnysz
Galicia
Enormous Growth in Powder and Shells Amid War Call
A Washington Post dispatch reports a sharp rise in U S powder, minor caliber shell and small arms ammunition production since the European conflict began. Plants are ramping up to meet possible wartime orders, with capacity rising to tens of millions of rounds monthly as powder and tooling expand. Experts note the expansion could sustain vast output if war widens.
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Bveral
Washington Post
New York
Umeteu States
Bet- Woaece
Meyer
United
Crows
Fateres
United States
Progress of War Officially Told
Berlin and Paris report broad daytime war progress with territorial gains and enemy losses. German central command cites captured prisoners and guns on the Ypres and Lorette sectors, while French and Austrian briefings claim advances near Souchez and Notre Dame de Lorette and continued Russian retreat in Poland and Galicia. Multiple fronts show infantry clashes, artillery duels, and ongoing pursuit of retreating forces.
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Berlin
Steenstrante
St. Julien-Ypres
Lille
Lorette
Carency
Ailly
Meuse
France
Paris
French War Office
Souebes
Ypres
Hot Saa
Steenstraate
Arras
Notre Dame de Lorette
Souches
Alopen
Neuville St. Vaast
Pont-a- Mousson
le Pretre
Austria
Vienna
War Office
Poland
Galicia
Nowomlasto
Pilica
Dniester
Dolina
San River
Rudnik
Lesaysk
Jaroslav
Galleta
Tenth Army
Preemyal
Dobromil
Stary Sambor
Boryslau
von Linsingen
German ships interned in U S harbors since war start
About eighty eight German vessels valued at over 100 million dollars have been interned in American ports since the European conflict began. The ships total 627,293 tons gross and 303,299 tons net, with names and home ports listed alongside owners and tonnages in a detailed table.
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U. S
United States
Germany
Viereck Attacks Bryan Note on Germany and War Policy
The piece cites George Sylvester Viereck denouncing Secretary Bryan’s note to Germany as a blunder and urges discussion over war. It contrasts German and American actions, notes Lusitania and submarine warfare context, and discusses neutrality, human rights, and potential U.S. reaction. Published in New York and London press coverage.
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Washington Post
New York
George Sylvester Viereck
Fatherland
Mr. Bryan
Germany
Bryan
Italy’s Armed Might Put At 2 Million Men In Land Forces
Reports estimate Italy can field about 2,065,000 troops overall. Infantry totals reach 1,820,000 with mobilized reserves, plus 150,000 cavalry and 460,000 artillery personnel. Navy includes dreadnoughts and battleships, with air and airship support, plus 50 torpedo-boat destroyers and joint service aviation units.
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Landwehr
Landsturm
Signal Corps
Engineers
Medical Corps
Commissary, &c
Army
Navy
German View of War From the Staats Zeitung
The Staats Zeitung urges German Americans to defend American rights while honoring their loyalty. It assesses submarine effectiveness, argues for a middle course, and calls for a pacific understanding between the United States and Germany to safeguard American rights and safety. Herman Ridder signs the column.
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The
Staats-Zeitung
United States
Germany
Wll
Herman Ridder
Cymric Sails for Liverpool with Munitions Exposed
The White Star liner Cymric sailed from New York for Liverpool carrying 98 cabin and 427 third class passengers amid a war zone voyage. The ship's manifest lists 4 301 cases of cartridges 3 cases of pistols 1 750 shells among munitions of war, with lifeboat drills promised for passengers and safety gear verified before departure.
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New York
Liverpool
F E Beadner
British Cruisers Board Two Outbound Steamers Off Jersey
British cruisers halted two outbound steamers off the New Jersey coast about five miles southeast of Atlantic Highlands. The Volunna bound for New Orleans with cargo was released after papers were checked. the Joanna bound for Volo Greece remained under crew inspection for an extended period.
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Washington Post
New York
Jersey
Atlantic Highlands
Volunna
New Orleans
Joanna
Volo
Greece
Germans Seek Citizenship as Lusi tania Sinks
In Chicago, applications for naturalization by Germans rose sharply after the Lusitania sinking. Morris Marx, chief naturalization clerk, reports final papers requests up to five times higher in one court and doubled in another. Fear of deportation if war erupts, sympathy for the United States, and opposition to wartime German rule motivate the surge.
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Chicago
Washington Post
Lusitania
Morris Marx
Superior Court
United States
Germany
Nntie
For Strong Hawaiian Forts
San Francisco May 15 congressmen visiting Hawaii favor either strong fortifications or none at all Rep L Dyer of Missouri left the party at Honolulu and arrived east He said Hawaii’s present fortifications are totally inadequate the guing are antiquated and ammunition is short He argued defense of the Pacific coast hinges on the islands and estimated at least 15000000 would be needed over three years to place them in proper condition but the money would be well spent
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San Francisco
Hawaii
L . Dyer
Missouri
Honolulu
Giant Austro Howitzer Destroys Russian Positions at Tarnow
A new 15 centimeter caliber Austro-Hungarian howitzer played a key role in breaking Russian entrenchments at Tarnow Galicia on May 15. The weapon, nearly six feet long and as powerful as a 42 centimeter gun, requires a railroad train for transport, two days to set up, and can fire every two minutes. Shells caused cratered ground, with fragments and air pressure dispersing troops, and terminology notes the shellfire’s severe impact on Russian nerves.
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Tarnow
Galicia
German Americans Loyal If War Breaks Out Says Leader
A German American veteran leader warns that Germans in America would rally in defense of the United States if war arises. He asserts German Americans would form their own regiment to defend the country and credits President Wilson for keeping the nation neutral to avoid a deeper crisis.
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United States
Chronicle
Germany
Gazette
Preas
Wilson
Rudalins
Beerend
Counci
Newlan
Deutsche
Kriegerbund von Nord
America
Beererd
Prominent Britons Demand Action on German War Crimes
London May 3 prominent English figures urged the government to declare German officers responsible for wartime outrages and to confiscate all German government property in the empire. Lord Beresford led a Chelsea meeting calling internment for rich Germans and punishment for Emperor William if he approves such acts, while Lewis Harcourt condemned Germany as a naked master and shameful for simulating humanity.
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England
Chelsea
Charles Beresfrd
Robert
Lord Beresford
British Empire
Germany
Cecil
William
Lewis Harcourt
Lewis Harcourt Bringn
Istare
Essonies
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