MOVE IMPROVES POSITIONS ALONG TWO MILEWIDE FRONT
British and French forces make gains in northern France and Champagne regions as German shelling remains violent. Allied air crews shoot down 27 German planes and three balloons while bombers strike Landau. Australians report over 400 prisoners captured at Ville-sur-Ancre with heavy casualties. British hold intact positions between Ribemont and Dermancourt after seizing multiple machine guns.
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Landau
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London
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Ottawa
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Ribemont
Dermancourt
Fairbanks Recovery Hope Declared By Doctor
Indianapolis May 21 Charles W Fairbanks former vice president remains critical but holding his own today as doctors indicate continued hopes for his recovery after his condition showed no deterioration.
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Fairbanks
Indianapolis
Ind
Charles W. Fairbanks
Germans Seize Dutch Ship Over Safe Conduct Denial
The Hague May 21 The Dutch government bans sailings of all Dutch steamships from Dutch ports with coastal fishing craft exempted. Amsterdam May 20 The Germans seized the Dutch steamship Agneta bound from Stockholm to Rotterdam and towed it to Swinemunde. The German minister at Stockholm refused safe conduct, citing ongoing negotiations between the Dutch and German governments.
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Amsterdam
Presbyterians for Evangelical Church Union Debate Opens
A fragmentary item notes Presbyterians for Evangelical Church Union with a section labeled assembly and references to the North group. The readable text is from a 16-page portion and lacks full context.
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Presbyterians For Evangelical Church Union
Kossuth County Vies for First Place in Subscriptions
A garbled World War era report notes Hawaii totaling 250000 and New York City subscriptions reaching 4887610. Chicago reports Bearly 500000 from a few firms and individuals. Illinois counties subscribed fully and the state telegram says strong support is coming.
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Hawaii
Beabody
New York City
Red Cross
Chicago
Illnois
Black Hawk County Exceeds Red Cross War Relief Quota
Black Hawk county has secured its full quota of 50000 dollars for the Red Cross war relief fund campaign. Macy Campbell, commander of the service league, reports widespread county support. While complete district figures are pending, telephone reports from sergeants indicate the quota will be oversubscribed.
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Black Hawk County
Red Cross War Relief Fund
Macy Campbell
Service League
Trial of Rose Stokes Under Espionage Act Soon in Jury's Hands
Kansas City Mo May 21 Presentation of evidence against Mrs Rose Pastor Stokes wife of J Phelps Stokes wealthy Socialist of New York was continued at her trial on charges of violating the espionage Act In federal court here today Only a few more government witnesses remain to be heard The defense was expected to begin placing its witnesses on the stand this afternoon Court officials were preparing for the case to go to the jury late today or tomorrow morning Mrs Stokes is charged with expressing opposition to the government in a signed communication which appeared in a local newspaper.
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Kansas City
Rose Pastor Stokes
J. Phelps Stokes
New York
Toegin
Mra. Stokes
Fire destroys Fowler Aeroplane plant in San Francisco
A blaze swept the Fowler Aeroplane Corporation plant in San Francisco on May 21, destroying about fifteen airplanes at various construction stages, along with dried spruce and Irish linen. The fire caused extensive damage to the facility and its materials.
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San Francisco
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Fowler Aeroplane Corporation
Poorest Michigan Roads See Military Bus Network
Fragmentary OCR describes intracamp transit in Michigan using buses to move soldiers between cantons and stations. Major General notes inefficiencies and safety concerns as soldiers board buses at stations and traverse city streets to reach camps, aiming to reduce road hazards and delays.
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Manding
Dischai
Crowder Seeks Million to Register June Draft Plan
Washington May 21 Major General Crowder says about three quarters of a million men will be registered in the June 5 draft. Local boards will stay open from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. to register youths born between June 5 1886 and June 6 1897 under the Selective Service Act. Officers regular army navy and marine corps and certain reserves are exempt.
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Marine Corps
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Tornado kills five in Hays area and damages homes
A May tornado swept Ellis County northern section killing five from one family and causing extensive property damage. Alexander Gelat, his wife, and their three grandchildren perished as the storm struck their residence.
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Hays
Kan
Ellis County
Iexander Gelat
16 Soldiers Die in Arkansas Troop Train Wreck
Texarkana Ark May 21 Troop train No 655 northbound wrecked near Gerland City Ark with the engine and four coaches overturned The engineer and fireman are reported killed and 16 or more soldiers injured in the crash An Army spokesman said all victims were soldiers fighting overseas
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Texarkana
Ark
Gerland City
Terror Reign Attempted Evidence At Trial Of 112
Chicago May 21 government counsel presented evidence on the alleged FW w leaders plan to terrorize midwestern wheat fields to curb food production. Frank Nebeker, prosecutor, contrasted peaceful labor actions with property destruction by the W W W. Letters from Ted Frazer’s correspondence were read.
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Chicago
FW. W
Middle West
Frank
K- Nebeker
W.W
Ted Frazer
Irish plot tied to German and Sinn Fein links exposed
U S agents uncover evidence of a planned uprising in Ireland aided by German and Sinn Fein sympathizers in the United States. Money and arms were discussed, with possible use of submarines or blockade runners. Arrests of Irish leaders by British authorities are linked to efforts to precipitate a sizable revolt while diverting Britain from France. Investigations show German–Irish negotiations shifting to other American republics, with U S aims to prevent Germany from aiding co belligerents. The government expects to publicize more details as arrests proceed.
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United States
Sinn Fein
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Devlin
Willam O’brien
Time
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Channel
The
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London
Planz
Germany
Dublin
Wildflowers Atop Wreaths At Lutbery Coffin
Major Lufbery’s funeral in France featured wreaths from American and French allies. Wild roses and daisies from Lufbery’s orderly bonded the tribute. American and French officers attended as a firing squad saluted. buglers sounded, and aircraft droned overhead.
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Raoul Lutbery
Maji Lufbery
Bank loot clue fuels Cincinnati hotel arrests
In Cincinnati on May 21 police seized $12,392 hidden in dresser and bags from two couples in a hotel room, hoping to link the Madison bank robbery and other Western heists. Arrested were Edward J. Adams, 43, and his wife, Margaret Edwards, 24, both of Chicago, plus Alexander MacKeon, 33, and his wife Helen, 24, also of Chicago. The four were registered at police HQ. at the hotel the pairs used Winchester, Ind., as their lodging.
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Cincinnati
Madison
Itl
Edward J. Adams
Chicago
Margaret Edwards
Alexander MacKeon
Helen MacKeon
George Perry
E. J. Adams
Winchester
Ind
Women Now Work in Spokane Fire Department
Spokane reporters note that women are now serving as alarum operators in the city fire department after the council approved an ordinance. Pay set at 85 dollars monthly with eight hour shifts under civil service rules. The program aims to free men for active duties and may mark Spokane as a pioneer in employing women in firefighting roles.
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Spokane
Wash
Tilsley
Huntington Removed as Virginian Railway President
Washington May 21 C W Huntington of New York was removed by Director General McAdoo as president of the Virginian Railway for disobedience of the railroad administration order to maintain and improve the line. J H Young of Norfolk Va was appointed federal director. The Virginian runs coal from Deepwater West Virginia to Norfolk Virginia. Huntington is the first railroad president ousted by McAdoo but similar action may follow against others who fail to cooperate. The charge was failure to promptly comply with administration suggestions and orders.
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Washington, D. C
C. W. Huntington
New York
McAdoo
Virginian Railway
Railroad Administration
J. H. Young
Norfolk, Vai
Virginian
Deepwater
W. Va
Norfolk
Huntington
Raiilroad Administration
Mr. Huntington
Convict's Patriotic Law Frees Him, Judge Rules
Chicago May 21 A patriotic poem won freedom for George Levy who had served a year in the bridewall for larceny but could not pay a $200 fine due to ill health Judge Robert E Crowe ordered the poet's release The poem appeared in The Corrector the bridewell monthly paper and urged unity and patriotic defense of Old Glory.
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Chicago
George Levy
Bridewell
America
Robert E. Crowe
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Brace Lusk On Collapse Verge And Witness Testimony
Waukesha Wisconsin details a chaotic court scene as Brace Lusk faces questions over a fatal shooting of Mrs Roberts. Letters found in Lusk’s room reveal alleged affairs with Dr. Roberts and troubling sentiments. Prosecutors invoke testimony about coded threats and a fraught relationship.
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