German reply to US note warns of warlike measures
Washington reports Germany’s formal response to the American note on maritime warfare. Berlin defends sinking of Lusitania and Lusitania and confirms action against British ships, while criticizing Allied provocation and denying U Boat restraint, as U.S. pressure for diplomatic severance looms. President Wilson prepares a prompt reply amid a tense shift in US-German relations.
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Wilson
Cushing
Berlin
Germany
Ita
Cushing. Te Say A Thive Are Now Being But Ehit It Say Not Gerpie
Ian Neutrala
Andemanislae
Toa Hip
Lawitania
London
Washington, D. C
Gerard
Bryan
White House
Merlin
Lusitania
Ek I
United Staton
Fifteen Tons of Russian Dynamite Explodes in Seattle
Fifteen tons of dynamite stored on a barge in the West Waterway exploded around 2 a.m. Sunday in Seattle, causing about 40000 in property damage. An unnamed watchman and staff from the Alaska & West Coast company were connected to the incident, with investigators considering foul play while noting no conclusive cause. Detectives guarded the scene as the blast raised safety concerns about shipments to Russia and the related steamer Hasal Dol lee.
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Seattle
Wash
Geor
West Waterway
Rossa
Tacoma
Payee
Acow
Lillico
Russia
Yashivostok
Hasal Dollee
San Francisco
Rernta Unst
Runisagov
Fortywesks
Late Legislative Measures Take Effect Under New Law
The legislature enacted several measures becoming effective now including a revised compensation scale for industrial employers, an accident prevention clause lowering premiums, and stricter duties for employers. The Railroad Commission is renamed the Public Service Commission and new school laws expand offerings and voting rules. A birth certificate filing duty and an anti trading stamp tax are also in effect, with enforcement details pending.
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Egaeiiva Iim
Tawe
Hnard
Seeaera
Planta
Railroad Commission of Oregon
Public Service Commission
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Arnaalasioa
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Willamette Gravel Pit to Feed Rail Bridge Work
A Eugene crew begins operations at the Willamette Pacific gravel pit near Natron to haul rock from the Upper Willamette to the Lower Siuslaw. Gravel will be used for the Broslaw bridge concrete piers and ballast from Mapleton to Acme. A second 40 to 50 man crew from Southern Pacific will build the Willamette River wagon road.
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Willamette Pacific
Natron
Trainn
Willamette
Siuslaw
Broslaw Bridge
Mapleton
Bridge Alto
Acme
Rock i
Southern Pacific
Willamette River
Oakridge
Circuit Court
Food for Mexico Is Plea Aimed at Oregon Aid
Letter from C. Devol, acting chairman of the Red Cross, urges immediate aid as many Mexican women and children face starvation. Governor Withycombe plans to confer with Red Cross leaders in Oregon to organize relief efforts and appoint a War Relief Committee to handle the work promptly.
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C. 4
Devol
Aie
Joan Red Croan
Oregon
Withycombe
Mexico
Eight Thousand See School Work in Oregon City Exhibit
Eight thousand attendees tour an Oregon City school exhibit showing work from first grade drawings to senior banners. The display highlights the scope of local public school efforts across Florence Portland and nearby areas with Commercial club and other memberships noted.
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Florenen
Florence
Portland
Binslow River
Passon
Bar Soundings Taken On the Columbia Bar
United States engineers directed by Assistant Engineer Michael have been taking soundings on the Columbia bar from the Neamor George H. Mendel area. Work likely to continue through the week with early indications of improved channel. The dredge Chinook has moved substantial material offshore, aiding deep-water flows while contractors Peterson & Johnson align with highway engineers on the state project near Winslow.
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United States Engineers
Neamor
George H. Mendel
Nan
State Highway Engineers
Peterson & Johnson
Enat
van Crewe
Astori
Big guns damaged at Puget Sound forts
Port Townsend Washington reports damage to Fort Worden and Fort Pikeley defenses after breech blocks of four cannons were removed and the loading mechanisms damaged. Visitors barred from the forts while authorities investigate surreptitious photography of fort grounds. New orders restrict access to battlements, requiring special permits and escorts.
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Port Townsend
Wash
Wordan
Vice
German Submarines Sink Two More Vessels Without Warning
German submarines sank two more ships, the British steamer Dixiana and the Danish Soborg, off Ushant and in the English Channel. Dixiana, 2147 tons, left Brunswick May 7 for Havre and New York, was torpedoed near noon Saturday. crew rescued at Cardiff after boats were swamped by debris. Soborg, 1893 tons, built Sunderland, sailed April 6 from Boon to Kirkwall. Both ships' crews saved. one injured by falling debris.
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Craw
Offlowrt
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Dixiase Waa
Cardiff
Wales
Thair Ife
T Heveanel
Hebnew
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Biyaunah
Havre
Gwan
Th Dixinna
Puttery
Wont
Atlantic
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Kirkwall
DePalma Sets New Record in 2004 IeA Race
In a remarkable feat at the Indianapolis motor event on Monday, Inne Ba Palma won the fifth 600 lap in a time of 8 hours 88 minutes and percent of a second. The victor rode an average speed of 80.44 miles per hour and broke the 1914 record set by Renée Thomas. Reata finished second with 6 hours 97 minutes and 4.94 seconds. GH Anderson came in third at 6 hours 30 minutes and 27.67 seconds. Eleven started, ten finished, with ten receiving prize money.
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Jonateweepflake
Indianapolis
Renée Thormas
Thinnatem Ang
Theo Ten
Iowa
Reata
Anderson
Indian Band Friction and Bond Vote Stir Farmington
Report notes alleged parole violations by the Pie tes from Southern Utah roaming the region near Mexican Hat and Farmington. It mentions a $20,000 city bond issue and a referendum with 113 in favor, amid tense state authorities debate.
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Utah
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Tillamook
Farmington
Tillemock
At & Ae
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