German Note Seeks Clarification on U S Submarine War Claims
The German government submits a note to Ambassador Gerard aiming to clear possible misunderstandings in American relations over German submarine warfare. It states no intent to torpedo neutral ships except in isolated cases caused by British abuse. It also notes cooperation to rectify misidentifications and protect neutral interests.
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Cashing
Gulflight
Cushing
Gunltight
Hage
Wna
Lusitania
Moresa
Fatherlands
Guns Alleged on British Ships and Lusitania Sinking Accountability
The German government states investigations show neutral ships damaged by German submarines or aircraft and expresses regret with possible indemnification. It cites the Lusitania sinking context, asserts U S neutrality expectations, and contends British ships carried armed weapons and contraband, justifying self defense. It notes ongoing inquiries and potential international Commission involvement.
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Hell
Han
International Commission of Inquiry
Iiaster
Ranket
Pkasengers
Mega Pibne
Tre Whip
Untitled wartime note on munition protections and treaties
A damaged OCR fragment discusses protection for munition hoards and adherence to the Hague and Geneva norms. It references sinking of the Lusitania, Allied demands, and debates over armament restrictions, with mentions of the United States and Britain reacting to proposed prohibitions and responses to German aggression.
German Outline of War Trade Beliefs Revealed
Dr von Jagow outlines Germany's stance on US mediation and British embargo. He says Germany could endure food and raw material shortages, rejects civilian population suffering as a weapon, and cites limited contact with Washington as hampering negotiations. He notes no neutral ship attacks planned.
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CMS
von Jagow
Jon Jagen
Germany
Great Britain
Great
Battlefeld
Flont
Lien
Jazow
Corman
Dr von Jagow
Washington
America
Cargoes Increasing for American Ships
Washington reports that American ships earned 33.6 million dollars in imports and exports during eight months ending March 31. The Commerce Department data show total trade at 1.2797 billion dollars, with 12.84 percent carried by U.S. flag vessels, compared with 9.334 percent of a prior period. The note mentions ships built abroad not yet in American registry under a 1942 law.
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Washington
United States
Department of Commerce
Wilson Goes to Baltimore
President Wilson and party including Miss Margaret Wilson and Miss Helen Barnes traveled from Washington to Baltimore in the afternoon. After passing through a park they returned to Washington without any stop in the city.
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Wilson
Baltimore
Whiaon
Margaret Wilson
Helen Barnes
Washington
League of Nations for World Peace Meets at Independence Hall
A 190 prominent Americans led by William Howard Taft announce a conference at Independence Hall Philadelphia on June 17 to promote a League of Peace. The proposed plan would bind signatories to joint military force to prevent war and submit disputes to a judicial tribunal, with periodic conferences to refine rules of interpretation. The committee includes university presidents and lawyers, with Taft presiding and Wilson unofficially endorsing.
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New Lor
Wiliam Ho Taft
Independence
Philadelphia
Justifapio
Taft
Wilson
Paceles
Nectanos
Udi
Low Ub
Marvard Unive
Ato
Georgy Wochinghwey
John Bates Llark
Columina Darwin
Kingsley
Teba Hays Hammond
Alvert Shaw
Haeultin Hall
James WoWeck
Ealk d
Tate
Lucas
Jon
Sts
Judicial Iisbunal
Asserkad
Bug Rees
League of Peace
Ida Daft Johamer Meuben
J Rue
Ton Amiveagily
Lawrence Lowell Presi ‘Dent
Mary Red
Davia Sete
Jordan
Stanford
Dela Vile
John “Hasnatt
Alton
Woodbridge
Beerts
Michigan
John
William Dudley Foulke
Washington Gladdey
Caspar Goodrich
Jeremiah W. Jeaks
Frederick
Judson
James
Kentucky
Victor H Metcal
Navy
John Witchell Cyres Northrop
University of Minnesota
Jacob WH Sehite
William
Shanklin
Westerns University
John Astewart
Joseph Swain
Swarthmore College
Charles
Thying
Western University
Charles Ro van Hise
University of Wisconsin
Enjamin the Wheeler
Luniversity of
Cotton land flooded as river overflows near Altheimer
May 10 Ar kansas river broke through its bank at Rob Roy near Pins Bluff and water poured through the levee flooding about 50000 acres of farm land mostly cotton. Town of Altheimer feared inundation and St Louis Southwestern traffic halted as river reached 256 feet at Lithic Rock Almont, three feet above flood stage.
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Rock Ark
Rob Roy
Pins Bluff
Aii
Altheimer
St Louis Southwestern Railroad
Lithic Rock Almont
Publicity bid ends in fatal Brooklyn Bridge jump
Henry Clark a West Philadelphia machinist seeking publicity to become a film actor leaped from the Brooklyn Bridge in New York. He climbed a suspension cable watched by three policemen then plunged 185 feet to the river and sank. His wife and friends on a nearby pier said he hoped the stunt would secure him a movie position. The body had not been found.
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New York
Henry Clark
West Philadelphia
Brooklyn Bridge
Clark
Larks
Boiling Mud Flows From Lassen Eruption
Reported fresh boiling mud flows down the sides of Lassen Peak near the ranger zone. Officials fear for investigators' safety while noting heavy snowfall and a prior May destructive eruption anniversary. The mud flood could expand, threatening large areas as crews remain in the field.
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Gulnevak
Peale
Schroun
Dewsell
Crisis in Mexico Amid War and Aid Controversy
Reports detail unrest under Carranza with constitutionalist advances, disrupted distribution of corn and flour, and fears of famine. New Orleans envoy Stilman protests looting and foreign property destruction as Zapata and Carranza forces seize telecoms, coffee facilities, and American-owned ranches, while Red Cross aid seeks direct control.
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Grin
Entir
Mexico City
United States
Red Cross Organization
Kergusen Aald
Texia
Mexico
Silliman
Carranza
New Orleans
John Ailliman
Tern Cruz
Clec Uion
Amerigins
Carringa
Vera Cruz
Carrans
Ioang
Carrango
Zapata
Tuapa
el Trotrera Ranch
Apata
Gabrranza
Mr ‘Ulliman Bag
Explosion rocks Seattle harbor dynamite blast
Fifteen tons of dynamite exploded in the Seattle harbor near Seattle Wash on May 30 causing about 40000 in damage. A watchman stood guard and was believed present at the time. The blast was felt within 49 miles and was considered not accidental by the port warden. The dynamite was en route from Krone San Francisco to be shipped to wala.
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Seattle
San Francisco
Wala
Russians Capture Over 600000 Teutons in New Report
In a wartime bulletin from Petrograd dated May 34, Russian forces claim capture of over six hundred thousand Teutons. The report references prisoners and ongoing offensives linked to a series of April accords, with sparse details and unclear corroboration.
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Petrograd
Cvig
London
Auewikr
Rumiavap
Himeared Ije
Toahy
Nur Biar
Twenty year United Confederate Veterans reunion in Richmond begins
The twenty first annual reunion opens in Richmond with General George P Harrison presiding. Governors Henry Stuart and Amalie and Judge C. G. Leiser Tyler greet visitors as sessions run Tuesday to Thursday. Northern units join the pageant, USS Marine Band accompanies, and a cornerstone ceremony honors General Stonewall Jackson.
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Richmond Vay Way
United Confederate Veterans
Oelock
George P Harrison
Goclika
Bennett Ho Younn
Canyon
Wall
Hollywood
Henry Stuart
Amalie
C Garaiser Tyler
Tyler
Virginia
Harrigan
Roestars
Stonewall Jackson
Richmond
Lavia Tes
Stuart
Connecticut
Trovernor Marcus H Holcomb
Richmat Light Infantry Blues
John Lamb Harman
Kenersi Reunion
Camp Stuart
Unoye
War Department
Marine Band
Fort Oxs Monroe
Virginia Miliary Institute
Vabiet
Souther
Stara and
Barsci
Hano
Richmond Blues
Cons Neenieut
Wilson Sends Flowers for Butt Memorial Ceremonies
Washington May 30 ceremonies honor the memory of dead sailors with President Wilson and cabinet officials attending. An opening exercise at Arlington will feature a wreath from the White House placed at the memorial fountain for Mayor Archibald W. Butt and other military figures in a commemorative program familiar to National Memorial Day observances.
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Washington
Wieser Om Mursei
Arlington
Elerg
Wilson
Reservation
Archibald W Buté
Lodt
iTitame
Tate
White House
Momortal
Spy Priest Arrest Reveals Telegraphic Device Discovery
A suspected priest named Cape ratte was arrested after authorities uncovered telegraphic apparatus and spy activity along a frontier route. Investigators searched his house and church but found little until the high altar report pointed to his role. The Hague reports indicate injuries to bystanders during the disturbance.
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Orgav
Dlacloanres
Autowreck tragedy ends in suicide in Philadelphia
Police report a private watchman named Wacken was fatally mangled by an automobile and then died by self inflicted gunshot as investigators found him on Cig Street near his home. The incident occurred while he was en route to a point of residence, with later discovery of accompanying notes.
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Philadelphia
Wacken
Cig Street
I Hoynt
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