Bombs Damage Venice Arsenal In War Report
AP dispatch notes raids on Venice by naval airmen dropping many bombs. An arsenal suffered fire damage and a Port Nicolo explosion was reported. French war office claims progress north of Arras and repulse of German counterattacks near Ablain St Nazaire. Italian campaign advances toward Trent and Trieste are described amid overall enemy pressure.
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Ethiope
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Ablain
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Washington Pessimism Over German Reply Echoed
A fragmentary Washington dispatch notes growing pessimism in the capital over Germany’s response to Allied demands. Reports indicate no decisive action yet, with observers urging caution as negotiations continue amid ongoing military developments on multiple fronts in Europe. Other items touch on air raids causing local damage, and a Geneva dispatch commenting on political maneuvers abroad.
Atlanta Seeks Clemency in Frank Case Controversy
District Attorney Alexander files a 25 000 word appeal to the state prison commission urging clemency for Leo Frank. He argues that Albert Conley wrote the murder notes and traces the changes in Conley testimony, contending the case hinges on the truth of Conley. Mary Phagan’s mother protests commutation, saying she bears no bitterness but seeks justice.
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Peace overtures to Russia by Germany and Austria discussed
Interview with Sasanoff cites his view that Germany and Austria sought peace with Russia but the war will endure until a lasting settlement is achieved. He notes Italy’s exit from the alliance as wise and urges Rome to build ties with Slav peoples to avoid losing influence on the Balkans.
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Four hundred missing after British battleship torpedo attack
London May 29 reports the British battleship Triumph torpedoed off Gallipoli with 3 officers and 11 men killed and 420 men missing. The navy released the casualty list tonight detailing the losses and missing sailors.
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Plea for Intervention Perhaps From Mexico
Washington May 29 Officials and diplomats show acute interest in President Wilson's forthcoming statement on the Mexican problem. He will address military leaders, Mexican people, and Americans, urging early settlement by the warring factions. Officials note U S nonrecognition of Huerta and aid to the constitutionalists, with no faction able to establish stable rule. A humanitarian intervention linked to famine is discussed by well informed circles.
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Pessimism over German reply to American note weighs on Wilson
Washington May 2 pessimism grows over Germany's reply to the American note on belligerent rights and submarine warfare. The White House has not commented while officials assess the German outline disputing American claims and seeking assurances that U boats avoid attacks on neutral ships.
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German Warning to American Ships Sparks U S Debate
United States officials studied a German note warning neutral vessels to display clear markings in areas deemed maritime war zones. Officials noted Lusitania and past attacks, with debate over whether Britain armed merchant ships. Presidents, reparations, and future guarantees were discussed amid tense diplomatic rhetoric.
Protest March Over Lawson Conviction Sparks City Meeting
Long lines of men and women protested the murder conviction of Sonny Lawson in Las Animas County. A mass meeting at the municipal auditorium featured remarks by Representative Bane Buchanan and Colorado state university leaders, with Lawson’s supporters stating he aided in a crime during the Ludlow incident.
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Villa’s Men Reported Killed in Big Attack Near Leon
El Paso reports from South arrivals claim the Villa army suffered heavy losses after an assault on the Oregon lines below Leon. Estimates say over 5,000 casualties with 1,000 wounded arriving at Chihuahua City and more sent from the front. Dead and horse carcasses near Carranza trenches raise fears of epidemic if standoff persists. A ranch raid and a worker’s death were also reported.
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Regrets Expressed In Two Instances On Lusitania Note
Berlin reports Germany’s regret for American injuries in the Lusitania incident and other attacks. The note warns that ships carried war materiel and troops and offers compensation where wrong is found, with The Hague to decide disputed cases.
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