Explosion on Scow Sparks Seattle Shipyard Soot
Fifteen tons of dynamite on a scow anchored in a Seattle waterway exploded at 2 a m causing about 40000 dollars in plate glass damage. An unknown watchman guarding the dynamite is missing and presumed killed. Explosive shipments had been moved from San Francisco to Vladivostok via Seattle for transfer to Russia. The blast shattered downtown windows and was felt across a wide radius. Russian officials and coast guard witnesses discussed possible foul play and the carrier ships involved.
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Harry Bringhurst
Germany Justifies Lusitania Attack In World War Coverage
In the Today’s Standard Page a summary notes Germany’s justification of the Lusitania strike and that President will respond to German notes. The page also mentions Jagow and other war developments as sections on sport, theater offerings in Butte, memorials, and local items.
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Italians Press Further into Austrian Territory
Rome reports Italian forces advance in the Giudlearla valley along the Trentino Tyrol frontier. Artillery destroys enemy positions. infantry occupy summit and nearby village Verana after Austrian fortifications fall back. Cadore defile and surrounding hills are seized. fronts remain on Igonzo fronts near Gorizia despite swollen rivers from heavy rain.
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Switzerland to Mobilize Two Divisions of Reserves
Belgrade reports Serbian army reorganization aims to launch offensive to aid the Tralians. Geneva says Swiss government will mobilize the First and Third Divisions of reserves, about 100000 men, to bolster defenses and potential operations.
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Rumors of Villa advance stir Agua Prieta garrison
Douglas May 39. Rumors that Villa forces under General Trujillo were moving from Nacozari and that 1500 men encamped at Villa Verde south of Naco were about to advance kept Agua Prieta garrison alert. The 800 refugees arriving from Nacozari yesterday swelled the garrison. All 700 fugitive men volunteered for the Carranza cause.
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Megantic Chased by Submarine Off Irish Coast
Queenstown May reports the White Star liner Megantic with many Liverpool to Montreal passengers was chased by a submarine off the south coast of Ireland. The ship sent signals of sighting a submarine, then outdistanced the submarine and was 69 miles southeast of Cork harbor, with all aboard safe and continuing the voyage.
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Mighty Battle Rages Around Przemysz Forts
London reports a fierce battle around the Przemysz fortress as Austro German forces push to cut lines of supply and press advances near Praemyel Grodek and Lemberg. French and German claims differ on progress while allied reinforcements and naval actions persist amid heavy artillery.
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Lassen Volcano Erupts Violently Near Redding
Redding Cal May 30 Lassen peak marked its first anniversary as an active volcano by a violent eruption. The column was heavily laden with ash, spreading fan shaped and not rising high. Fears rise of loss of life among researchers in the danger zone. Emissions directed toward Lost and Hot creeks. Authorities note several outbreaks on the north side coalescing into one. A new flow over fresh snow may have caused another flood. The present eruption is the ninety ninth, averaging nearly two per week over the year.
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Tullochmoor Sunk After Shelling By German Submarine
Barry Wales May 30 The British steamer Tullochmoor 3620 tons was shelled and sunk by a German submarine off Ushant Brittany The crew of 26 abandoned ship in 10 minutes and were rescued by the Spanish steamer Ouzanra after spending three hours in lifeboats The Tullochmoor was built in 1898 and owned by the Ocean Line Limited of Newcastle England.
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Lusitania Sinking Claimed Self Defense by Germany
German reply asserts the Lusitania was a British naval auxiliary carrying mounted guns and ammunition for enemies aboard, with soldiers on board justifying the sinking as a defensive act. The statement stakes a wartime position on the controversial incident.
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German Note Justifies Lusitania Sinking as Self-Defense
The German government contends the Lusitania carried Canadian troops and ammunition and was sunk in self defense to protect German soldiers. It cites a U S note and the submarine commander’s report, argues Britain supplied munitions to merchant ships, and requests careful consideration by the United States amid ongoing diplomacy.
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U.S. reacts to Germany note on Lusitania sinking
Washington reports profound disappointment at Germany’s reply to the American note. Officials foresee a possible second note within 24 to 48 hours as the United States weighs its course. The administration expects a restatement of May 15 facts and discusses guarantees for neutral ships, with a cabinet meeting slated for Tuesday.
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