British Acntigst in France Mayil? Allied Guns Steady
The front shows continued artillery duels with mutual fire and scarce ground gains. Reports from May 7 describe fresh divisions near Amiens, German losses and French countermeasures, plus Allied patrols and raiding activity across Lorraine and Picardy, with gas retaliation and cautious estimates of front conditions.
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France
Flanders
Acleying
Sémme
Lys
Amiens
Ermants
Priseshera
Amicos
Frank J. Taylor
Lorraine
Toul
Seighray
Picardy
Fred.s. Ferguson
Kamerad
Shim
London
Iman ‘Schalin
Washington, D. C
Pavy Department
Toda
U. Ee
Eb Tien Anals
al Ares Resim Tian
May Day Demonstration Reported in Copenhagen
Fragmentary dispatch from May day events in Copenhagen notes a reform movement and workers seeking an eight hour day. The initial information suggests a planned demonstration aimed at electoral reform, with unclear details and some typographical confusion in the report.
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Copenhagen
Reformaflow
Ivady
Avorkers
Wilsons expansion plan backed by 1.65 million fit men
Washington officials announced that President Wilsons army expansion rests on a reserve of about 1,650,000 physically fit men in Class 1 of the draft. They said Saturday’s call for 23,000 men is included and about 500,000 more will be added by next month with 21 year olds registering. The figures aim to keep the new force within Class 1 and maintain the expansion without changes.
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Washington
Wilson
Claud
Atere
America
Half Union Dollar Fire at St Louis Stock Yards
A large blaze at the Union Stock Yards and adjacent elevator in St Louis destroyed $600,000 worth of grain. Hay and grain fed the flames from a nearly unoccupied warehouse where the fire began. Firemen rescued 2,000 animals and officials estimate $500,000 in property damage.
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St. Louis
Union
Letter Causes A Grave Situation In London
A public letter from General Maurice, former director of military operations, accuses Premier Lloyd George and Chancellor Bonar Law of veracity failures over war matters. The Maurice letter deepens a grave crisis as former Prime Minister Asquith presses for a government inquiry. Bonar Law says two judges will be appointed to probe the Maurice allegations, with Asquith offering 40 possible names for the tribunal.
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London
Maurice
Llord George
Bonar Lew
Seith Nita
Anguith
Home of Commons
Matemba
Bonar Law
Ihe
Toermit Asquith
Primary election complications amid war news and voter confusion
Voter turnout is expected low as war concerns dampen political interest. Registration changes raise complaints about inconvenience and expense. Republican clerks faced bias claims in Washington precincts during a complex ballot. Organizers report brisk activity despite issues with opening notifications and voter rides.
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Ingtte
Vaurty
Fidesftuo
Noe Regi
Rornty Affes
Washington
Phade
San
Vague Voting Snippet Reflects Unclear Election Timing
Unclear OCR fragment hints at voting process and timing worries. text shows garbled dates and phrases about ballots and turnout. Contains no clear names, places, or events to identify.
German War Outlook and Political Shifts Reported
A fragmented account describes German public opinion shifting as Hindenburg’s offensive stalls. It notes disillusionment at home and the risk of deadlock if current conditions persist, alongside U S and Allied political moves and plans affecting war aims.
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Hindenburg Gould’ Welt
Adenburg
Channel
Fran Camps Are Mistreated and Officers Questioned
Fragmentary OCR note reports Fran Camps being mistreated and questions raised by a 43 CH solder about how Americans are treated, mentioning Joen and apeluans in unclear context.
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Joen
Prison Camp At Hemelin Describes Harsh Food and Punishment
American officers report a German prison camp at Hemelin where prisoners faced extreme hunger and scarce thin soup and fish. A French soldier described the beatings with rifle butts and bayonets, confinement in cold halls, forced standing in snow, and several deaths from the harsh conditions.
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America
Hemel
Hemelin
Ceresa
Hemplin
Probes Deepen in War Aircraft graft inquiry
May 7 Washington D C distinct reports say three probes into the American Aircraft program are developing as Secretary Baker confirms graft and failure charges against officials. President considers asking justice for action while adjournments shift focus to deposition aims and Austrian political maneuvering.
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Washington, BD. C
Baker
Gurton Borgin
Gregory Pons
Atttorney
Todd Fe Gonter
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