Election of officers opens Southern Baptist convention in New Orleans
In New Orleans on May 16 the Southern Baptist convention began with election of year officers and reports to be presented. Rev Dr J B Gambrell won the presidency on the first ballot with 533 of 1145 votes, and four vice presidents were chosen from remaining top candidates. More than 1300 delegates are registered as sessions run through May 22.
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Associated Press
New Orleans
Southern Baptist Convention
Lansing Burrows
Americus
South
J. B. Gambrell
Dallas
Texas
Gambrell
John D. Mell
Athens
S. P. Brooks
Austin
W. W. Landrun
Louisville
J. T. Henderson
Knoxville
Tenn
John E. White
Anderson
S. C
Drs. Mell
Brooks
Landrun
Henderson
Southern Woman's Mission Union
North Carolina Delegation Split Over Army Bill Vote
Congressmen in the North Carolina delegation split on the Army bill with Robinson the sole supporter to recommit for a pay increase to enlisted men while the other eight voted for immediate passage. The vote hinged on delaying the bill versus expedited passage to raise war manpower sooner.
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George H. Manning
Washington, D. C
Robinson
North Carolina
House
Gardner of Massachusetts resigns to join Army
Representative Gardner, a leading proponent of military preparedness and Ways and Means member, resigns from Congress to enter active duty as a reserve officer. He holds the colonel rank and will report to Major General Leonard Wood at Charleston next week. He is the first member of either house to quit for military service in the current war.
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Associated Press
Washington
Gardner
Massachusetts
Congress
Army
Ways and Means
House
Leonard Wood
Charleston
War Tax Bill Advances in House and Senate Review
The War Tax bill moved to amendment stage in the House with five minute speeches. Critics focus on excess profits income automobile taxes and higher second class mail rates as amendments loom. Senate finance panel finished hearings and began reviewing testimony, aiming to report a bill around the time the House acts.
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Associated Press
Washington
House
Senate Finance Committee
Express Companies Study Raising Rates
New York on May 16 reports that major express firms plan to file with the Interstate Commerce Commission for higher rates. The Adams Express Company says current rates are under analysis due to increased costs of doing business.
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Associated Press
New York
Interstate Commerce Commission
Adams Express Company
Funeral for Joseph H. Choate Set for Tomorrow
New York May 16 Funeral services for Joseph H Choate former ambassador to Great Britain who died last Monday night will be held at 9 30 tomorrow morning at St Bartholomew s Church Burial will follow in Stockbridge Massachusetts where his summer home stood for many years
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Associated Press
New York
Joseph H. Choate
Great Britain
St. Bartholomew's Protestant Episcopal Church
Stockbridge
Mass
Choate
Chaos in Russia Slows Allies in Major Offensive
Reported battles continue on multiple fronts as Crown Prince forces press hard but face persistent resistance. Despite repeated, strong assaults, strategic activity and lines of attack persist, with observers noting complex maneuvers and shifting positions across the front.
British recapture ground at Bulle Court in WWI front
British forces recaptured most ground lost at Bulle Court and built new posts west of the village. Northern Ar ras battle area sees severe fighting north of the Scarpe river with the Franco Belgian front.
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London
Bulle Court
Reuter
Scarpe River
Arras
Buile Court
Hindenburg Line
Violent German Attack Near Moulin de Laffaux Front
A fierce clash on the French front near Moulin de Laffaux followed an all night artillery duel. The war office reports French forces hold all positions on a four kilometer front as Germans press the assault. Berlin reports trenches seized east of Lanneville along a six hundred metre front.
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Paris
Moulin de Laffaux
War Office
Berlin
London
Lanneville
German Schemes Against Rus War Rumors From Petrograd
Washington reports from Petrograd say Germany is pressing a propaganda campaign to fracture the Russian provisional government and push for a separate peace. U.S. officials remain hopeful the Russians will adhere to allied vows against any separate peace and continue efforts to establish a permanent democratic regime with U.S. support.
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Associated Press
Washington
Russia
State Department
Petrograd
United States
Army Bill Returns to Conference For Wartime Pay Rise
The Army bill went back to conference as the House instructed adding a graduated pay increase for privates starting June 1. Chairman Dent faced a 199 to 177 vote against his appeal to pass a law before more hasty moves, amid wartime urgency.
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Associated Press
Washington
House
Dent
Military Committee
Soldier Miriam Hare Dies in Camp Near Goldsboro
Private Miriam Hare of Autryville North Carolina and Company L Second Infantry Lumber Bridge died at 11 o clock after a recent swimming injury and hospital treatment. A military funeral was held today and the body was sent to his home this afternoon.
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Goldsboro
N. C
Miriam Hare
Autryville
Second Infantry
Lumber Bridge
Hare
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