Mexico Cuba break seen as indirect action by Germany
Washington May 25 The sudden Mexico Cuba break in diplomatic relations is viewed as an indirect action against the United States. Observers say it could presage more direct moves and may affect U S Mexico ties while Cuban authorities are linked to a baggage search by Cuban officials amid insinuations of espionage.
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Washington
Mexico
Cuba
United States
Senor
Ysidro Fabela
Havana
Castor
No Excuse Considered Germans Forcing Service
A May 26-era report notes registration rules for Germans and calls for service within lines. It mentions American troops in the Toul sector and Allied aviators, with German raiders south of the Somme seeking prisoners, while Allied infantry and air efforts continue amid changing weather conditions.
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All Union
Toul
Nis
En Hutier
Somme
Fragmented Today’s Standard notes on politics and society
The page reads as a collage of items across topics including civil disputes, criminal cases, defunct banks, immigration, and local governance. It mentions charges of sedition, advertising notes, sports, advertisements, memorial day themes, and regional market items with scattered references to Butte, Mexico, Cuba, and various organizations.
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Lusk
Mexico
Cuba
Emerschoo
Toll National
Butte
Med
Red
Ing &—Harrison
Pelnan
Gere
Automobile
Belgium
Wnittock S
Styx
Alentana
the Bugle
Grace Lusk For Life Story Defense In Slaying Trial
Grace Lusk completed presenting her life story and alleged insanity defense in the slaying trial of Mrs Iman Roberts. Chicago expert H W Powers testified the defendant lacked capacity to distinguish right from wrong at times and detailed Lusk’s troubled early life and nervous breakdown before meeting Dr David Roberts. The defense also cited Lusk reviewing a book Love Marriage for a women’s club, and her father A P Lusk testified about a reckless remark during his honeymoon.
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Waukesha
Wis
May Lusk
Iman Roberts
H.W. Powers
Chicago
Lusk
David Roberts
Ellen Ki
Miss Lusk
Prominent Irish Americans Under Watch Amid Trials
Report notes prominent Irish Americans being watched as Justice Department officials prepare to charge Jeremiah O Leary a publisher of seditious material with possible broader indictments. The narrative recalls 1914 to 1916 links involving Sir Roger Casement plans and German mediation during Easter 1916, with figures like an Irish priest and American citizen Nicholson mentioned in context.
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Tish Jeans
Tk Department of Justice
Jeremiah O'Leary
O'Leary
Sid
Trish
Herr Zimmern
von Hernstorft
Menare
Roger Casement
Aive Bors
Casement
Germany
Legation
Corer
Trish Prise
Wasacer Nicholson
Simnuary
Henages
Americ
Long Congress Session Hangs On after Wilson Plan
Washington May 25 Congress faces a likely extended session as Democrats and Republicans clash over a revenue bill and a special session proposed by President Wilson after the November elections. Administration spokesmen say Republicans blocked assurances the bill will pass promptly. Democratic leaders plan to proceed with framing the measure as Monday approaches.
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Washington
Congress
Wilson
Germanys Hand Seen in Ireland News Story
A cautious press report outlines alleged German efforts to foment rebellion in Ireland during World War I, including plans after Easter Week 1916 and 1917. It cites Ambassador Bern and Sinn Fein leaders, noting submarine base schemes and Ireland readiness to intern conspirators to aid allies.
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London
Ireland
Prest
America
Germany
Great Britain
Bern
Sinn Fela
Americans in France Becoming Great Forge
Paris May 24 American forces in France will be doubled by midsummer and tripled by the end of 1918, French high commissioner Andre Tardieu told the Paris public. Secretary Baker announced more than 100000 American soldiers had been sent to France, with over 200000 abroad in May and expectations of large numbers next month. Senators praised the rapid dispatch of troops at a weekly conference with Baker and his aides.
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Paris
France
Baker
Andre Tardieu
United States
Washinnsons
America
Senate Military Committee
Vindictive Cruiser Sunk In Ostend Harbor Shifts Passage
German efforts to shift the concrete laden cruiser Vindictive, sunk at Ostend on May 10 by British raids, have produced a 30 foot wide passage through the harbor. British bombers damaged several cruisers, and endeavors to dredge a broader channel were reported unsuccessful.
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Ostend
Naval Aire
Les du
Hich
Wildest Riot Stirs Halifax in Mass City Disturbance
Halifax Nova Scotia May 25 A riot the wildest in city history broke out as returning soldiers tried to rescue detainees Police fought a mob that wrecked and burned parts of quarters cut hoses and forced retreat of firemen Marines and warships arrived with rifles bayonets to disperse the crowds Several injured including three police officers and city hall damage running to thousands of dollars
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Malifax
Nova
Scotia
Th Department
Gare Rigon Regiment
Some Romanoffs May Leave Russia
German dispatch from Moscow reports members of the Kolff dynasty now in Kiev have been granted exit facilities via Germany. Grand Duke Nicholas will travel to Montenegro with the dowager Empress, bound for Copenhagen.
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Moscow
Kolf
Kiev
Russia
Germany
Nicholas
Wil Koto
Copenhagen
War relief fund subscriptions near $100 million
Washington May 25 With subscriptions to the American Red Cross Second war mercy fund estimated now at more than the minimum quota of 100 million dollars workers in the campaign rested tonight in preparation for a strenuous closing day Monday.
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Washington
American Red Cross Second War Mercy Fund
First YMCA secretary among WWI dead in France
The Rev. Robert York city, a shell fragment victim behind Chinese laborers lines, becomes the first Y M C A secretary killed in France. The Rev Mr Wellwood, a British subject longtime NY resident, noted the loss. Senate passes bill on vocational rehabilitation for war disabled soldiers under federal board. The appropriation is 100,000.
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Robert York City
Te Wa
Y. MC. A
France
Wellwood
New York
Pans
May 'Et
Senate
Federal Board For
Officers And Men Held By Germany In War
Four army enlisted men captured by Germany including aviator J J Meredith and Lieut Jamen f Warnaw are interned at Darmstadt and Karlsruhe camps. Privates Homer Bakers and Patrick F Meehan are reported held at unnamed camps while another group is listed as prisoners at various camps. The article notes the men hail from Springfield Mass Turners Falls Mass and Pittsburgh Pa with details on their status and locations.
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Army
Germany
J. J. Meredith
Jamen F Warnaw
NoYes 1
Maurice Pittsburg
Karlsruhe
Darmstadt
Patrick F Meehan
Springfield
Mass
AO Bergeron
Turners Fails
Homer Bakers
Norwood
Trial of the I W W reveals plans and threats in Milwaukee
Testimony at the seditious conspiracy trial of 1121 I W W leaders in Chicago and Milwaukee exposed anti war rhetoric by G J Bourg and fellow Germans. Witness Joseph Burdall described threats to burn factories and wreck industry if drafted, and detailed I W W farm sabotage tactics and violence toward machinery and trains.
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Chicago
America
Industrial Workers of the World
Milwaukee
Wik
WW. Teaders
Joseph Burdall
TW. W
G. J. Hourg
Milwaukee Hall
W. W
Frank Ke. Nebeker
Burdall
American Federation of Labor
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Devite
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Monta
Stiteme
Vinigtine 13
Halifax
I.W.W
Bourg
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