German Divisions Reformed For Petrograd Drive
British estimates say about twenty German divisions totaling around 400000 men have been shattered and are being reformed on the western front for a drive on Petrograd while fresh eastern front divisions head to France. Prisoners claim Hindenburg aims to threaten Russia into peace and leverage against the Allies. Rome reports heavy losses as fighting returns to hand to hand combat along the front.
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United Press
von Hindenburg
Petrograd
France
Hindenburg
Russia
Chinese Labor Proposal for U.S. Farms
The Chinese government submits a plan to import workers to fill field labor shortages across the United States. Chinese companies telegraph the proposal to the national Council of Defense on May 21 in San Francisco, seeking to boost agricultural production.
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San Francisco
Cal
United States
National Council of Defense
First Holy Communion at Local Catholic Churches
Large classes of children received first communion at local churches. Bishop Chartrand will confirm a large class at St. Simon's tonight and a second class at St. Mary's Tuesday night.
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St. Simon's
St. Mary's
St. Simon's Church
Chartrand
St. Mary's Church
Soldier shoots trespasser on bridge. 15 held
Cincinnati report says Edward Snyder was shot and killed while riding a freight train on a Covington bridge. Police arrested John Williams, a stationed soldier, on a charge of shooting to kill after Williams said Snyder refused to leave the bridge despite warnings.
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Cincinnati
Edward Snyder
Covington
John Williams
Williams
Snyder
Commission urges federal control over coal pricing
The federal trade commission says operators charge exorbitant prices well above coal value. It urges Congress to create government agencies to fix prices and regulate mine to consumer distribution with quota authority. It cites limited coal capacity, railroad car shortages, and shipping constraints as key factors.
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Washington, D. C
Federal Trade Commission
Congress
Commission
Edwards Alleges Herr Peeped Then Fatally Stabbed in Axtell Fight
Frank Edwards of Axtell Avenue, bed-ridden with three knife wounds, accuses Henry Herr, a shoe merchant, of peeping at his home and attacking him with a knife at about 2 am. Edwards and his wife report Herr repeatedly peering inside, leading to a struggle in which Edwards suffered severe abdominal and chest wounds. Herr's version to police is unknown in detail.
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Frank Edwards
Axtell Avenue
Henry Herr
Herr
Patrick McCrisaken
Malice
Edwards
Edwards Attack Incident on Axtell Avenue
A man recalling a disturbance in Edwards' house said he investigated after noticing light and possible illness. He left abruptly saying Edwards attacked him near Mill Street and that he struck Edwards in the scuffle, though he claimed no further knowledge of the incident.
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Edwards
Axtell Avenue
Mill Street
Chinese regiment drilled in United States could be called if war starts
A Chinese regiment in Columbus New Mexico is being drilled and could be mobilized at once if China declares war on Germany. The unit consists of refugees from Mexico and is prepared to answer a call to colors if needed.
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Columbus
N. M
United States
China
Germany
Mexico
Plan for Campaign to Form Daviess Red Cross Chapter
A mass meeting at the city hall Tuesday will discuss forming a permanent Daviess county Red Cross chapter and organising a membership drive. Officers named include Edward C. Burch chair, Elizabeth Sudduth vice chair, Roy Scoble secretary, and J. M. Twitty treasurer.
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Daviess County
Citzens
Embryo Organization
Edward C. Burch
Elizabeth Sudduth
Roy Scoble
J. M. Twitty
Plang
Plainville
Elnora
British and French Open New Offensive Across Front
British and French forces launched a renewed joint offensive with Field Marshal Haig directing gains. The French secured several German trenches in the Champagne district while the British advanced amid heavy German divisions from the Russian front. details and extent of the breakthrough remain unclear.
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London
Haig
Champagne
Army Drive Starts Today As War Preparations Surge
Washington May 21 The United States aims to field about 500000 on land and a strong naval contingent in Europe within a year The regular army needs 100000 more soldiers and the national guard 170000 volunteers and 600000 conscripts are sought The plan anticipates a total army of 1200000 to 1700000 within twelve months Also reports of a shake up in the general staff and a rush to ship aircraft to France with 3500 planes ordered and 6000 aviators in training to support the earliest contingents.
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Washington
United States
Europe
National Guard
General Staff
Hugh L. Scott
Senate
Acres designated for homesteads across eight western states
Secretary Lane announced 616 400 acres set for homestead entry at 32 cents per acre. Arizona received 191 000 acres across Maricopa Cochise Navajo Coconino Santa Cruz Yavapai and Pima counties. Western Kansas 7 100 acres. Montana 68 600 acres in 21 counties. Oregon 122 000 acres in Klamath Wallowa Malheur Gilliam counties. South Dakota 111 300 acres in 14 counties including Tripp Perkins Gregory. Utah 4 500 acres. Wyoming 109 200 acres in nine eastern counties Niobrara Stook John... Goshen.
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Washington
Lane
Arizona
Maricopa
Cochise
Navajo
Coconimo
Santa Cruz
Yawaha
Pima
Kansas
Montana
Oregon
Klamath, Wallowa
Malhuir
Gilliam
South Dakota
Tripp
Perkins and
Gregory
Utah
Wyoming
Niobrara, Stook, Johnean and
Goshen
East Loghl Boys See Historic Spots in Boston
Loghl, May 13 two navy boys Joe McCrisaken and Carl Williams tour historic Boston areas visiting Harvard Cambridge and the Washington Elm. A letter notes many sailors in hospital with injuries from hammock falls and pneumonia deaths while others recover. They also saw General Joffre and French diplomats in the parade and received a box of goodies from Mrs Stites with no trouble accessing its contents.
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Navy
Boston
McCrisaken
Joe
Carl
Joffre
Cambridge
Harvard University
Thay
Lonefallow
Washington Elm
Two American Women Die Aboard Mongolia During Gun Practice
Edith Ayers of Chicago and Helen Woods of Evanston Illinois were killed when a bursting shell fragment struck them aboard the American steamer Mongolia while watching gun crew practice at sea. Both had long Red Cross service and had joined the army Red Cross work this month en route to Europe. Navy inquiries reveal ammunition flaws aboard the Mongolia and suspicion of tampering by German agents.
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Washington, DB. C
Edith Ayers
Chicago
Helen Woods
Evanston
Mongolia
Red Cross
Army
Europe
American cattleman held in plot to aid Villa near Fabens
George Holmes an American cattleman and 14 Mexicans armed with Mauser rifles were arrested near Fabens Texas by a Sixteenth Infantry patrol. They were crossing into Mexico and interned at Fort Bliss. Manuel Gonzales Hipolito Villa's secretary was among the group. The party carried several thousand rounds of ammunition and a high powered automobile.
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el Paso
Tex
George Holmes
Fabens
Sixteenth
United States Infantry
Holmes
Mexico
Fort Bills
Villa
Manuel Gonzales
Hipolito Villa
Wreck on Electric Line Injures Passengers in Detroit
Two passengers were seriously injured and several others bruised when a car on the Detroit Monroe and Toledo electric line was wrecked by a deliberate loosening of rails. Rev W R Plummer arrives tomorrow to preach at St Johns Episcopal church. Russe Norris infant son of Mr and Mrs Alvert Norris was buried at Oak Grove Saturday.
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United Press
Detroit
Mich
vTwo
Maury
Monroe
Toledo
W. R. Plummer
Evanaville
St. John's Episcopal Church
Russe
Alvert Norris
Oak Grove
Outpost clash between French and German torpedo boats
Berlin and Paris report a brief morning skirmish off Flanders between French and German torpedo boats. One French boat was slightly damaged. Paris says the French ships were hit while Germans were undamaged and that the Germans withdrew at full speed after the engagement.
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Berlin
Faris
Herlin
Flanders
Oura
Paris
Senate action reshapes national defense structure
Washington reports President Wilson's cabinet to gain three new posts secretary of food administration secretary of inf and supplies and secretary of transportation while Senate curbs Council of National Defense powers shifting work to cabinet amid wartime urgency.
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Council of National Defense
Washington, D. C
Wilson
Food Administration
Infinitions and Supplies
Transportation
Senate
Thée
Society of National Defense
Indiana Horticultural Chief Misses Washington Apple Show
WM Richards of the Indiana Horticultural Society cannot attend the Washington event to help arrange the state apple show. He cites a call to attend the reserve officer training camp at Ft Harrison. The executive board will meet soon to decide subsequent action regarding the show.
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WM. Richards
Indiana Horticultural Society
Washington
Gyt
Pierce Cavanaugh
Ft Harrison
Three Fires Linked to Poison Plot in Allegheny County
Pittsburgh May 21 officials claim three recent fires at a munition plant in Allegheny County have a direct connection to last week’s poisoning of fifty Philadelphia soldiers on duty in the district.
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Pittsburgh
Allephony
Philadelphia
Indiana corporate property increases revenue forecast
The state board of tax commissioners reported total corporate property valuation at 20,491,000, up nearly 3,000,000 from last year. Large increases in valuation will assure additional revenue from corporations during the year.
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Indianapolis
Ind
State Board of Tax Commissioners
Lexington Fire Wrecks District. $750000 Loss
Lexington reports a major early morning fire in the business district causing extensive destruction. The blaze damaged multiple buildings and an estimated $750,000 in losses was tallied as of May 21.
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Triffed Press
Lexington
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Andrew Rafferty
St. Louis
Tekl
W. M. Richart
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