Verdun Front Turns With German Push Near Dead Man Hill
Paris reports indicate sharp German thrusts on the Laer Canal and stride toward Calais, with heavy troop movements in Flanders. The British Lancashires and French forces reinforced Bitter fighting around Verdun continues as German artillery and infantry attempt to cross near Dead Man’s Hill, while aerial activity spikes over northern France and Flanders.
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Italy Loses Col Santo After Heavy Austrian Assault
Vienna details show Col Santo captured by Austrian forces with 12 900 men 107 guns and 68 machine guns lost by Italians and the Austrian drive pushes toward Arsiero while Monte Maggio and Capppmetor fall. Crown Prince surveys front as Austrians report gains despite high casualties and renewed mountain fighting continues along the Adige.
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Kaiser to End Crisis Amid Ministerial Shuffles
London May 20 Emperor William rushed to Berlin to settle a ministerial crisis and then would head to the Russian front after resolving ministries. He was met in Potsdam by Imperial Chancellor von Bethmann-Hollweg and Karl Helfferich the imperial treasury secretary. Reports from Copenhagen say Helfferich may become vice chancellor and Baron von Schorlemer could be replaced as agriculture minister, amid food regulation concerns in the Reichstag.
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Macmillan Thought Safe Get Home July Cablegram
Clinton, Iowa, May 20. A cablegram to Mrs. Jerome Lee Allen of Maquoketa, Iowa from her husband, a wireless expert with the Macmillan Crocker Land expedition, indicates the party is safe and urges a return by July. The message dated Thors haven Faroe Islands says Get home July.
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Troops Movement at Big Bend Alarms El Paso
Fresh activity at El Paso signals a troop redeployment with the Sixth Cavalry moved from Columbus New Mexico toward Big Bend for border patrol reinforcement. Reports say Gen Pershing's expeditionary force consolidates in northern Mexico as Trevino shifts large forces into Chihuahua and Coahuila.
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Progressive Party Reveals Chicago Convention Program
Oscar K. Davis announces details of the Progressive national convention schedule set to begin June 7 at the auditorium Victor Murdock to preside prayer by Bishop McDowell reading of the official call and election of temporary officers followed by committee selections and addresses The schedule through June 10 includes prayers by Chicago clergy reports on credentials and organization and candidate names for President and Vice President George A McKinlock is re elected treasurer of the local arrangements committee and the national committee's executive panel will meet in New York next week to pick the temporary chairman.
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If Republicans Get Gay We'll Fix Em Warns Woman Moose
Mrs Sarah E Plannigan of Spokane a Progressive convention delegate arrives in Chicago hailed as first Bull Moose delegate to local headquarters. Article notes political climate and internal revenue investigations, with counts of adjusted and unassessed taxes, and mentions ongoing scrutiny of corporations and individuals. Includes references to Carranza, Obregon, Scott, Funston, and military conference at El Paso.
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President Wilson's North Carolina Visit Sparks Peace Talk and Campaign Swing
A visitor report describes President Wilson’s North Carolina trip featuring hopeful remarks on world peace and a push toward a League to Enforce Peace. He warns Republicans against backward-looking leadership as he courts forward-looking supporters while addressing crowds and local officials.
Wire tapping by florists and landlords leads to bets on Jamaica track
Three Brooklyn men charged with book making were caught through an unusual wire tapping scheme. Detectives climbed a telephone pole to tap Hawes florist shop line and captured bets on Jamaica track. Hawes and Hilliger were arraigned in Flatbush with $500 bail. Borax, arrested later, had a stenographic report of a similar overheard conversation.
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Wall Street-SST Le vo serves ten years are pris for Irish rebellion
The American consul in Dublin wired Ampasea dor Page that Lynch was convicted by a court martial and sentenced. Authorities delay execution pending war’s end. Page urged foreign office. war office reply sent. matter referred to Majesty's government. John MacNeil to stand trial next week. Asquith return to London sparks Irish debate. CONTINUED ON EIGHTH PAGE.
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Tornado toll rises as Kemp, Woodward hit
Denison reports at least eight killed as a tornado north of Denison wrecks Kemp Oklahoma. A child dies near Denison and a relief train heads to Kemp. In Colorado a separate tornado strikes Yuma injuring eighteen and damaging homes and businesses. A hail storm follows the tornado and seasonal Chicago return rail fares are noted.
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French Minister Leaves Roumania Amid Diplomatic Tensions
A Bucharest dispatch reported the French Minister and military attaché in Roumania have been recalled. Berlin sources said recent Roumanian central powers agreements drew Russian concern, but no hint of severed Entente relations emerged. Also noted is a rapid Baltimore service by rail at $1.50 weekends and $1.75 round trip on other days.
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