Wilson Calls Halt On German Submarine Warfare
London dispatch reports cabinet approved an emphatic note halting submarine warfare. The war fronts surge with two major battles, Arras to the Belgian coast and Galicia, with Allied gains in France and French offensives threatening German lines of communication. Gas, artillery, and renewed German offensives mark continued brutal fighting on multiple fronts.
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Vanderbilt's body reported found at Queenstown
Queenstown May 13 There is a persistent rumor Alfred Gwynne Vanderbilt's body has been recovered off the Irish coast and is being brought to Queenstown The Daily Mail asserts the body has been found and is on the way ashore Ten of sixteen dead recovered by the Dutch tug Poolzee near the Lusitania disaster site were identified including two Americans Mrs Stewart Mason of Boston and Mrs Della Condon of New York The American consul will arrange shipments to the United States The coroner's inquest delays release of ten bodies from Baltimore and Castletownsend there is criticism of recovery efforts while Cunard and British naval craft continue searches The Poolzee found by chance near Cape Clear and weather rain hinder rescue efforts Continuation noted on Page Nine.
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Advertising to Strangers in The Atlanta Constitution
The article promotes advertising to strangers through The Atlanta Constitution's advertising columns. It argues ads gain newspaper goodwill, turn strangers into friends, then convert them into valued patrons, claiming the Constitution offers ideal introduction for goods and services.
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Auto Bride Leads Former Atlantan’s Quick Marriage
In Leesburg Georgia Edwin Yow son of E M Yow now of Leesburg married Miss Louise Hammock of Shellman after a hasty elopement attempt thwarted by the bride’s relatives. The couple fled in an automobile to Albany where the ceremony took place with the bride’s father later giving consent and blessings.
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Germans Oppose German Methods Protest Against War Crimes
A group of prominent Germans in Bradford Hogland called on the lord mayor today to condemn the German government’s wartime cruelty toward noncombatants including women and children, referencing the sinking of the Lusitania.
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Anthony F Wilding Killed by Turks at Dardanelles
London May 12 244 p m Anthony F Wilding former British and New Zealand lawn tennis champion and Davis Cup participant was killed in the Dardanelles fighting. He held the rank of second lieutenant in the Royal Marines.
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Sociology Congress Concludes Session in Houston
The Southern Sociologist congress wrapped up its fourth annual convention in Houston on May 11. Secretary John Shider of New York and Baylor University President F. Brooks of Waco urged municipal control to combat housing woes, infant mortality, and social ills, as the executive committee selects the next meeting location.
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Newcomers Welcome Sparks Atlanta Rotary Event
More than 2,000 new Atlanta residents attended the Newcomers Welcome at the Auditorium Armory. Rotarians led a festive program with speeches by Albert Adams and Mayor Woodward, a 20 member band, and a chorus singing Tipperary. The crowd mingled oldtimers and newcomers, celebrating civic spirit and an annual anticipated event.
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Germany relaxes war zone orders for neutral ships
Germany announced via Ambassador Gerard in Washington that submarine commanders must avoid attacking neutral ships not in hostilities. Damages will be paid if ships are harmed, with regret expressed if incidental casualties occur. Germany justifies actions by England’s blockade threats and pledges to follow prize law for contraband cases. The notice also commits to investigations into sinkings and possible international mediation if needed.
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Guards doubled for German steamers in Boston harbor
Boston May 1 customs guards on the German steamers seeking refuge at the outbreak of the war were doubled today by order of Edmund Billings collector of the port. He said he heard rumors of possible attempts to damage the steamers in retaliation for the Lusitania destruction and, though he fears no action, he wants every precaution.
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Boston Grand Opera Ends in Bankruptcy
Hoston May 11 The Boston Opera company which presented grand opera in this city for six seasons filed a voluntary bankruptcy petition. Liabilities total 216000 and assets 79000. Principal creditor is Eben D Jordan organizer of the company with a 70000 claim. A large sum is owed orchestra members about 12000 and Henry Ruswell aea...
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Guarantee Demands After Lusitania Horror Sparks U S Note
President Wilson moves toward immediate action after the Lusitania sinking. A cabinet approved draft note to Germany seeks strict accountability and guarantees that unarmed merchant ships will be searched and passengers moved to safety before any prize is destroyed. The note asserts international law and warns of strong action if Germany refuses.
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Old Glory Failed To Save Gullflight From Germans
Washington May 11 The state department released a sworn statement by Ralph E Smith former chief officer and now master of the American steamer Gullflight describing the torpedoing of the vessel May 1 off the Scilly Islands The officer says the Gullflight flew a large American flag and could not discern the attacking submarine yet British patrol boats Iago and Filey maneuvered alongside and ordered her to Bishop Lighthouse The account details the voyage from Port Arthur April 10 1915 and the encounter with British patrols before the attack on May 1 and states the ship was bound for Rouen continuation noted on page two.
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Weather Prophecy Local Raine May Forecast Washington
Weather report notes fair warm conditions for Wednesday with rising temperatures. Includes observed high and low, mean temperature, and rainfall figures from multiple stations. Reports cover past 24 hours and deficits since the start of the month and year.
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