President lauds Navy efficiency at New York luncheon
The national leader delivers a highly patriotic address praising the American Navy at a luncheon hosted by New York citizens. He commends 10 efficiency in the service and thanks sailors for their service to the nation.
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New York
Spectal
Wilson
Citizens’ Committee
Army
Navy
Alton Parker
Jacob Schiff
Joseph IH
Choate
August Belmont
Withdrawal of Funds Alleged Spitework
Washington reports a heated federal suit as Riggs National Bank sues treasury officials over a 5 000 penalty and $2,000,000 in deposits withdrawn from the bank to satisfy penalties and Red Cross and Panam Canal fund transfers. The case involves McAdoo Williams and others amid claims of usurped authority and political motive.
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Mr. Hogan
McAdoo
McAdoy
United States
Riggs Bank
Williams
Hogan
Secres
Indictments Against Moyer Dismissed in Michigan
Calumet May 17 The conspiracy indictments against Western Federation of Miners President C H Moyer and officials were nolle pressed in Baraga County Court at PAnse on motion by Prosecutor W J Galbraith. The strike is cited as showing leadership and conduct discrediting mercenary agitators and class hatred.
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W. J. Galbraith
Houghton County
Moyer comments on dismissal in federal trial
Charles H. Moyer said he expected the case to be dismissed after Judge O'Brien ruled on the proceeding. He argued the grand jury was biased by mine owners and noted deportation actions against him in Hancock, Michigan. Moyer planned to travel to the Black Hills for pending trials.
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Carson
Nev
O'Brien
Charles H. Moyer
G Grand Jury
Hancock
Mich
Organized Labor
Western Federation of Miners
Meyer
Black Hills, & C
Grave Charges Reiterated Against McAdoo and Williams
Counsel for the Riggs Bank reiterates grave charges against McAdoo and Williams. The financial institution argues for accountability in a high profile case touching bank practices and executive conduct.
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McAdoo
Williams
Financial Institution
War Virtually Declared as Salandra Outlines Italy’s Aim
The Italian premier Salandra asserts Italy’s war aims extend beyond freeing provinces from foreign rule to advancing civilization. He emphasizes Italy’s involvement serves broader strategic and moral interests amid wartime.
Italy Calls for Moderation as Ambassadors Depart
The Glorale Italia urges unity across parties and restraint after war fears rise. Italy contemplates a broader conflict while diplomats Von Buelow and Baron yof Macchio prepare to depart, as the chamber and public discuss urgent cabinet decisions amid delays and cipher exchanges between Vienna and Berlin.
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Vie Baeris
Whith
Salandra
Congerd
Italy
Italia
Berlin
Vienna
Belgium
France
Prince von Buelow
Yof Macchio
Chamber of Deputies
Rome
Austria
Germany
Ambassadors Prepare to Leave Rome in Special Train Plan
Reports say German ambassador Baron von Hiuelow and Austrian ambassador Machio are set to depart Rome. A special train is ready to take von to Chinese Switzerland and Machio to Tyrol, amid press notices from Paris.
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Rome
Paris
Moj—Lince von Hiuelow
Karen Even Machio
Spcial
Prince von
Switzerland
Machio
Ala
Tyrol
British Wins and Galician Advances Mark War Reports
Allied victors in the west report two miles of German trench capture near Hidebourg L Aveue and a large number of prisoners. French forces halt German attacks near Berry au Bac and Lepretre while advances along the upper Dniester are claimed by Austria in Galicia. Italy's entry decision remains pending as Parliament convenes. A report notes over a hundred deaths and a political blunder in Brazil alongside President Wilson’s New York luncheon remarks.
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Hidebourg-L’aveue
Mareshal
John French
Paris War Office
France
la Hassee
Paris
Allly Wood
Herry-Au-Bac
Lepretre
Yaer Canal
Belouim
Galicia
Dneister
Prohobycz
Lemberg
Italy
Freitas
Wilson
New York
Germany
America
Ambassadors Seek Friendly Adjustment of Situation
Berlin and Vienna diplomats pursue a peaceful solution with allies. Both sides discuss steps to ease tensions and restore stable relations before the week's end.
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Berlin
Vienna
Submarine Attacks Suspended for Time
Washington officials warn no arbitration yet as Germany and Austria discuss submarine policy amid Lusitania fallout. Ambassadors von Bernstorff and To Dumba report back while Berlin and Vienna weigh humanitarian terms and prize laws.
American position on law of nations and potential modus vivendi
The article discusses that if Germany accepts the American legal stance and frames its acts as war reprisals aimed at a temporary arrangement, the U.S. might mediate a pact restricting contraband on passenger ships and arming of merchant ships. It notes U.S. insistence on unarmed travel by its citizens and outlines interpretations of a statute related to explosive shipments in relation to the Lusitania. Acting Secretary Breckinridge is not stating new guard orders amid heightened tensions.
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National City Bank of New York
Hogan
National City Bank
National City
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Washington
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Gerard Cabied
State Department
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Wilson
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Austria
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Clermany
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Ureckintidge
Arcensia
German press on American note about Lusitania crisis
Berlin reports via London that the American note to Germany has not been officially issued but newspaper leaks show the tone. The Lokal Anzeiger argues Germany will respond firmly about wartime duties and the Lusitania status. Other papers suggest England bears responsibility for the incident and a cautious note warns editors not to publish further details yet.
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Saacred
Washington
Wilson
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America
England
Yonelache Rundachan
Lusitania
Toe Prigen
Annexation question revived for Isle of Pines
Petition by many Isle of Pines residents asks that the island be declared American territory. A copy of the petition has been sent to Washington and the Cuban government for consideration.
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Pines
Havana
Isle of Pines
Washington
Isle
Cold Wave and Frost Sweep Nation Warned by Weather Bureau
Washington May 1. Abnormally cold weather grips the nation except the gulf states with temperatures 20 degrees below normal in the upper lake region and the Dakotas. Two disturbances drive frost and rains, one Nebraska Minnesota Iowa Wisconsin, the other east of the Mississippi. Frost warnings issued for northwest states, central valleys, lake region, and central mountain districts.
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Morning Journal
Washington
Gulf States
Upper Lake Region
Dakotas
Ieport
Weather Bureau
Nebraska
Minnesota
Iowa
Wisconsin
Missisippi
Atlantic
Northwest States
Montana
Great Central
Mississippi
Lake
Snow and cold grip Minnesota with frost areas
St Paul Minnesota reports snow in the city and several northern Minnesota points. Duluth and other northern cites also recorded freezing temperatures tonight as mild weather elsewhere develops.
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Minn
Minnesota
Duluth
Chicago salesman charged with embezzling six thousand dollars
W E Boruff aged 34 employed by Nelson Morris and Company and stationed in Salt Lake City Utah was arrested in Chicago on charges of embezzling six thousand dollars from the firm.
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Chicago
W. EE. Boruff
Nelson Morris & Company
Salt Lake City
Utah
Oklahoma Bank Robbery Ends in Cash Heist
Three masked men robbed the Farmers' State Bank in Burbank Oklahoma without violence and escaped with about $1000 in currency. A posse later arrested three men believed to be the robbers.
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Oklahoma
Burbank
Farmers’ State
Italy to Act Thursday on War Ambassadors Readied Trains
British dispatches report trains ready to move German and Austrian ambassadors out of Italy as Parliament meets next Thursday. Italian decision expected to shape this phase of the war while fighting along the western front shows a lull and Austrian advances slow.
British Take French and Belgian Trenches as War Office Reports
Paris reports British forces seize multiple German trenches north of Falassee and capture about 1,000 prisoners. In Ville-sur-Tourbe and Ally wood operations, French forces take 400 and 250 prisoners respectively, with machine guns recovered and German works overrun.
British Force Captures Two Miles Of German Trenches
London May 17 Field Marshal Sir John French reports the first army has gained further successes south of Richebourg l Avoue and all German trenches in front of two miles were captured. Several German soldiers surrendered while others were killed by German artillery fire. About 550 prisoners have been cleared to the lines of communication. On the remainder of the front, on the advance continues.
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Sir John French
Messere
Richeburg-L’avoue
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England
Belcian
Italy
John Prench
France
War Department
Richebourg-L’avoue
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