Back from Vienna Hollweg Ends Talks With Kaiser and Officials
London dispatch says Chancellor Von Bethmann Hollweg will announce peace terms in the Reichstag, after returning to Berlin from Vienna and earlier conferring with the Kaiser at headquarters. He is expected to outline the military and political situation without detailing war aims, with a fuller statement planned for July when the Reichstag reconvenes.
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London
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Amsterdam
Berlin
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Trial Turmoil at City Police Court Over Nancy French Case
In a city police court session a courtroom brawl erupted when defense attorney Fla vian A. Seal and prosecutor Wursch D. Hendleman clashed over testimony in the Nancy French trial for keeping a house of ill fame. Seal accused Hendleman of exposing his past as an ex convict, provoking a fight that drew in defendant Ogle Puckett and officers to separate the combatants while jurors watched as the proceedings continued.
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Kentucky
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Refusal to participate in coalition government vote
Petrograd on May 14 the executive committee of the Council of Workers and Soldiers delegates voted 22 to 22 on whether to participate in forming a coalition government. The deadlock reflects divisions over the new political alliance and its potential impact on wartime leadership.
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Petrograd
Council of Warkmen
Russians withdraw 600000 troops from Far East to France
Reports from Russian headquarters published in Petrograd and Petrograd papers state that a large force, about 600,000 men, have been pulled from the Russian east front and moved to France. The transfer signals a major redeployment as war pressure shifts.
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Efmany
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Petro- Fugrad
Four More Units Authorized to Regular Army
Washington May 14 The president today authorized four additional units to regular army bringing total to nearly 300000 men. Each unit will base two regiments of recruits on one already trained regiment. More than 65000 troops in the four units have already been recruited.
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Washington, D. C
Liberty Loan Campaign Begins As Nation Rallies Funds
The article details the start of the first 2 billion dollar Liberty Loan campaign in 1917 with Secretary McAdoo urging nationwide support. It notes subscription blanks being mailed, bank transmission, and the tour planned through Chicago Milwaukee St. Paul Des Moines Lincoln Denver Kansas City. It stresses that money speeds victory and that faster subscriptions shorten the war.
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Zeppelin Destroyed in North Sea by British Forces
London May 14 German Zeppelin L-22 was destroyed in the North Sea today by British naval forces. This increases the total number destroyed since the war began to thirty nine.
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London
North Sea
Washington IO Winner Winks Dratorichl
Washington IO clinched a narrow victory as key player Dratorichl delivered a pivotal late move securing the win for the home team at a tense showdown. The contest featured strong contributions from both sides and highlighted strategy over raw pace.
Washington High Dominates Track Meet and Honors
Washington high school swept the track meet earning first in the relay and outright victories. Robert Courtney won the oratorical contest with Maxine Lochridge taking third in reading. The meet featured Swords as individual champion with a perfect score across sprint events and four gold medals.
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Mixs Lochridge
Reading
Washington High School
Maxine Lochridge
Waoehington
Tineton
Bedford
Sullivan
Washington
South Central Athletic and Oratorical Association
Robert Swords
Lucy
Trading In All Wheat Futures Discontinued
Trading in wheat futures was halted for two days by the Chicago board of trade with existing contracts to be liquidated at Saturday’s closing prices. May turn and May outs were halted for the month, and May wheat is permanently barred. Prices fell sharply with July down 20 cents and September 18 cents from Saturday’s close as officials consider next steps after the two day suspension. Robert W. Childs, a federal food investigator, rushed to Washington to confer with officials on the food situation.
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United Press
Chicago
Chicago Board of Trade
John P. Griffin
Robert W. Childs
Washington
Afternoon meet winners and judge decisions noted
Judges for the manuscript session were Wills of Hanover College Belk nap of Franklin College and Scott of Indiana University. Delivery judges were Graham Vincennes University Bader Indiana State Normal School and Krause Indiana University. Oration results: Robert Courtney Washington first George Armstrong Bedford second Elliot Ash Bloomington third. Reading results: Nolg Adamson Bloomington first Wayne Harryman Bedford second Maxine Loch tide Washington third.
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Mies Edith Bader
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A. C. Krause
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Jellicoe Named Chief of Navy in British Shakeup
London May 4 Admiral Sir John Jellicoe was appointed chief of the naval staff as Britain reshapes its admiralty to boost action against the submarine menace. Sir Edward Carson, still first lord of the admiralty, announced the changes amid criticism of naval administration and concealment of facts in the submarine campaign.
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Naval Administration
Boart
Steamers Pentecost and Saxonia Sunk After Fog Collision
In Ste Marie May 14 a fog bound collision sank the steamers Pentecost and Saxonia. Both ships went to the bottom within minutes in forty feet of water. The screws of both vessels were recovered.
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Saloon Bars Deserted by Dry Law Wording
In Springfeld Illinois on May 14 a large portion of buildings once housing saloons remain open serving patrons from the old crowd. Bartenders offer non intoxicating drinks while saloonkeepers seek funds to pay rent as the city plans a bone dry ordinance and faces stricter enforcement under state court interpretation.
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Ill
Automobile Man Fritz Neef Arrested in Canada Plot
Detroit May 14 federal agents arrested Fritz A Neef a noted figure in automobile manufacturing circles for allegedly equipping a military expedition against Canada. Authorities say the arrest centers on his alleged involvement in a planned action tied to a national security risk.
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Mich
Canada
Fritz A. Neef
Chicago Tribune Raises Newspaper Prices Across Chicago
Chicago Sunday Tribune to raise retail price to eight cents per copy for Chicago and suburbs starting May 20. Earlier, Chicago Daily Tribune price lifted to two cents in areas where it was one cent, effective May 14. Other Chicago dailies also increased two cents. Sunday papers likely to follow to eight cents.
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New Oil Well On Edwards Farm Near Washington Progressing
Pumping continues at the new Edwards farm oil well south of Washington with reports the well surpasses others on the same farm. Drilling on the Singleton farm is down about 40 feet. C C Duffey sold his interest to the Central Refining Company for 15000 pounds, giving the Central ownership of the entire property.
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Bill to regulate food speculators sparks senate action
Washington May 14 Senate condemned food speculators after Senator Thomas of Colorado introduced a bill. The measure would suspend boards of trade or chambers of commerce that speculated in futures.
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Striking London bug drivers back at work
London May 14. Striking bug drivers resumed work today pending negotiations expected to settle all difficulties. The action follows a government appeal noting the strike delayed workers repairing the munition plants.
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United Press
London
Daviess County Motor Club to Meet Tonight at City Hall
The Daviess County Motor Club will meet in the city hall at 7 30 o'clock tonight. All members are urged to be present.
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Daviess County
Bank Robbery at Castle Shannon Rocks Pittsburgh Area
Gun battle at Fidge National Bank in Castle Shannon leaves two dead and several wounded as a posse engages robbers. Three bank employees injured include Frank Erle, and a bystander is reported dying. Robbers escaped in an automobile, then were pursued through Shannon streets within an hour.
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George Itzhoever
Andits
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Russian War Minister Resigns Amid Military Tensions
London dispatch reports Russian Minister of War and Marine Gutchkoff resigned from the cabinet amid growing friction between the military departments and soldiers and workers delegates. He said the resignation was needed to avert conditions threatening Russia's liberty and existence.
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Russia
Germans Lose 200000 in Two Weeks on French Front
United Press reports that Germany has suffered about 200000 casualties from April 16 to May 1 on the French front. In the two weeks since May 4, losses are estimated to be proportionally large, with killed, wounded, and prisoners included.
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