Allies Launch Broad Macedonian Offensive Across 100 Miles
Across the Macedonian front from Monastir to Lake Doiran, Allied artillery roars as Sarrail leads a wide campaign in its early phase. Bitter fighting centers at the Cerna River bend and near the Vardar while France prepares a stronger drive to break German lines. Global tensions escalate as Russia nears political crisis and Austria seeks separate peace, with Germany facing rising reform pressures at home.
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Monastir
Lake Doiran
Sarrail
Cerna
Vardar
France
Champagne
Maurice
Arras
Somme
Russia
Austria
Berlin
Switzerland
Germany
Russia's War Strategy Outlined by Leaders Meeting
An enthusiastic gathering of Russian leaders defined the nation’s plan in the great war as they discussed present country conditions and potential actions. The meeting focused on mobilization, defense, and securing strategic advantages amid ongoing conflict.
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Russia
Serbs Rally and Hit The Germans At Bulle Court
Forces on the northern part of the village of Bulle Court resist a German assault as Serbs launch a rally and counterattack. Australians hold their line and repulse enemy thrusts amid heavy fighting.
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Bulle Court
World War I Anyghts Around Ayloux and Artois Front
Reports from London May 11 describe German attacks east of Ayloux and south of the Souchez rivers repulsed, some using liquid fire. Serbian forces claim success near Dobropolje with prisoners and a machine gun captured. Australian troops hold the line at Somme positions as German assaults, including gas and liquid fire, fail amid heavy shelling near La Coulotte Arleux and Bullecourt.
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Associated Press
London
Ayloux
Souchez
Brish
France
Somme
Favrelle
Felix Diaz Reported Shot in Mexico Conflict
Andres Garcia inspector general of Mexican consulates in the United States said a report reached secret service officials that General Felix Diaz nephew of Porfirio Diaz had been shot and killed by General Calimayor a former Zapata commander.
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Assoris Press
el Paso
Texas
Felix Diaz
Offierio Diaz
Mexico
Calimayor
Zapata
Andres Garcia
United States
Americans Arrested as German Spies
Charles Somers of Chicago and Alice Somers along with two German associates named Rothschild and Hopf were arrested in Geneva on charges of spying for Germany. Somers allegedly holds an American passport and has ties to Frankfurt.
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Assaess Press
Geneva
Charles Somers
Chicago
Es Eighter
Alice
Germriends
Rothschilds
Hopf
Dies
Somers
Frankfort
Haiti Declines to Declare War on Germany
Port au Prince May 11 Congress refused to declare war on Germany. Haiti maintains neutrality while global conflict continues.
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Associated Press
Port-au-Prince
Haiti
Congress
Germany
Separate Peace Question Denied by Secretary Lansing
Washington May 11 Secretary Lansing denied reports of a written or unwritten US Allies peace pact with Germany. He declined to discuss informal talks and said the subject had never been raised. Interest grows as German Chancellor may soon offer terms.
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Associated Press
Washington
Lansing
United States
Germany
German Torpedo Boat Damaged in Battle
Amsterdam reports a German torpedo boat was badly hit in a clash with British destroyers near the North Hinder lightship. Flames and heavy firing were seen from Flushing and Zeeland as the Germans sped away at 4 20 and sought refuge in Zeebrugge after the chase toward the Flemish mine field.
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Associated Press
Amsterdam
London
Flushing
Telegraaf
North Hinder
Zeeland
Hinder
Flemish
Zeebrugge
Russian Workmen to Convene Peace Conference
The executive committee of the Russian Workmen's and Soldiers' Delegates will meet in a neutral country to discuss peace at an International Socialist Conference, according to a Reuters dispatch from Petrograd dated May 11.
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Associated Press
London
Italys Urgent Need 15 Ships
Enrico Arlotta head of the Italian commission said the mission seeks a strong US alliance and a war loan to pay for purchases in America. He stated Italy does not seek more front line troops but needs ships to carry provisions and war materials from the United States.
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Associated Press
New York
Enrico Arlotta
United States
Becaues
America
Chippers Want Land N Head 10 Go On The Stand
Washington May 11. Shippers seek Milton H. Smith of Louisville and Nashville to testify at the Interstate Commerce Commission on a 15 percent freight-rate increase. He appeared initially, then left Washington without taking the stand, drawing questions from J W Norman for the Southern Hardwood Traffic Association. Norman pressed for Smith’s views on emergency conditions and potential government ownership. Kruttschnitt of Southern Pacific cited military transport needs and railroads’ costly capital improvements to boost efficiency.
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Associated Press
Washington
Milton H. Smith
Louisville & Nashville Railroad
Interstate Commerce Commission
Southern Hardwood Traffic Association
J. W. Norman
Smith
Norman
Hall
Mr. Kruttschnitt
Italian Patrols Sink 12 Austrian Submarines
Advices to the Italian embassy report twelve Austrian submarines sunk in the Adriatic by Italian patrols over the past weeks.
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Associated Press
Washington
Adriatic
Wilmington Men Taken for Army Reserve Officers Camp
Special to The Dispatch Chattanooga Tenn May 11 The following Wilmington men have been accepted for the Reserve Officers Camp at Fort Oglethorpe c F Andrews P J Baschon J S Bryan W H Burnside M B Cavenaugh R D Cronly W A Davis J R Finna M S Grove Jr c Cc Cashwell M A Hicks Cc D Hogue Cc E Hussey J R Hutchinson Ss Ives Empie Laprede Fred EB Little Charles C Loughlin Joseph J Louglin W A Marshall H M McCreary Charles D O Neal David S Oliver Charles B Parmele Ss M Solomon J B Sprunt A H Styron L J Stein A R Piner EB H Willaker L M Woodward
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Chattanooga
Tenn
Wilmington
Fort Oglethorpe
C. F. Andrews
P. J. Baschon
J. S. Bryan
W. H. Burnside
M. B. Cavenaugh
R. D. Cronly
W. A. Davis
J. R. Finna
M. S. Grove, Jr
C. Cc. Cashwell
M. A. Hicks
A. H. Styron
L. J. Stein
A. R. Piner
EB. H. Willaker
L. M. Woodward
Insurance Man Arrested Today in Philadelphia
Jesse E Williamson, 36, former secretary of the Pennsylvania Company for Insurances on Lives and Granting Annuities, was arrested on charges of misappropriating funds. Warrant cites $35,000, but officials say the total defalcation ranges from $650,000 to $755,000, with recovery expected through insurance and other sources. Williamson allegedly abstracted securities over seven years, including estates of women, one at $250,000, and was a member of the First Troop Philadelphia City Cavalry and once a noted amateur oarsman.
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Associated Press
Philadelphia
Jesse E. Williamson
Pennsylvania Company
Harrisburg
Williamson
Philadelphia City Cavalry
Army Bill Reported to House in Conference
Washington May 11 The conference agreement on the Army bill was presented to the House today and it was agreed to consider it tomorrow.
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HOUSE
Associated Press
Washington
German U Boat Off New England Causes Rumor Spree
Rockland Maine May 11 reports an unverified rumor of a submarine off the New England coast after a British merchant steamer docked unexpectedly. The crew's silence and a sensational claim about Cape Ann last night fueled local speculation among residents and naval officials.
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Associated Press
Rockland
Maine
New England
Cape Ann
Massachusetts
Government moves to avert coal miners strike in Pennsylvania field
The United States government through Secretary of Labor Wilson ordered both sides to send committees to Washington for mediation. Committees were named and departed at once to confer with Department of Labor mediators as a 45,000 miner strike loomed in central Pennsylvania.
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Associated Press
Johnstown
United States
Wilson
Pennsylvania
Washington
Department of Labor
Tar Heel Lawyer Makes Big Kick
Cameron Morrison appears for the American Cotton Manufacturers Association as hearings open on the war tax bill before the Senate Finance Committee. Industry representatives protest heavy taxes. Chairman Simmons plans to wrap hearings next week. Briefs to follow.
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Cameron Morrison
American Cotton Manufacturers’ Association
House
Associated, Press
Washington
Senate Finance Committee
Simmons
U boat sinkings rise as fighting methods improve
Paris reports by Marcel Hutin show both French and British statistics indicate progress against submarines in the last week. He notes that the means of combating submarines are improving daily and that several subs have been put out of action in recent days in a satisfactory manner.
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Associated Press
Paris
Marcel Hutin
Thieves Seek Recognition at Rostoff Meeting
A mass meeting of thieves in Rostoff on the Don asked for a say in freedom and a chance to reform. The local militia chief and council members attended, as thieves from many trades spoke of difficulties and urged community support. A bystander reported a purse theft, which the thieves claimed was not professional and offered to reimburse the victim.
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Associated Press
Petrograd
London
Rostoff
Don
Council of Workmen’s and Soldiers
Ralmikoff
German Officer Arrested As AG Spy In San Francisco
Lieutenant Frank Wolf, alleged deserter from the U S aviation corps and once a German aviation lieutenant, was arrested and interned by federal authorities in San Francisco. Officials said his effects included maps of local roads and fortifications for the bay area. He reportedly fought at Verdun, recovered, and traveled to America via secret service agents before enlisting in San Diego last October.
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Associated Press
San Francisco
Frank Wolf
United States Aviation Corps
San Diego
Wolf
Bay Cities
San Francisco Bay
Verdun
America
Secret Service
Aviation Corps
Water main break blamed on design in Lynchburg
Lynchburg officials believe a 30 inch water main break eight miles from the city was caused by design and a nearby manhole cover found open. The conduit carries water 22 miles to Lynchburg and there is no clue to the offender at this time.
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Associated Press
Lynchburg
No Separate Peace Debate Arises In Duma Session
In Petrograd an extraordinary Duma session marked by unity with Allies. Rodzianko repudiates any separate peace and vows Russia will fight on to a decisive victory. Premier Looff praises the revolution and the enduring path toward social happiness amid trials.
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Petrograd
London
Duma
Delegn
Ride Palace
Rodzianko
Russia
Germany
Prince Looff
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