Germans Agree to Visit and Search Ships Under War Rules
The German government replies to the US note on submarine warfare stating orders require visit and search of merchant vessels and sparing lives if possible. It faults Britain for ignoring international law and says neutrality must be considered while Germany defends its submarine actions amid a broader call for limits and peace talks.
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Berlin
Germany
Sayville
Gottlieb von Jagow
Gerard
United States
James W. Gerard
U. S
Great Britain
Britain
America
Europe
Clock Spell Backfires as Ossup Spriggs Resets It
Ossup Spriggs tries to fix an eight day clock in his house by cleaning, oiling, and perfume. After two failed reassemblies he tosses the clock into the fireplace, where it immediately ticks and proves its owner’s confidence.
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Ossup Spriggs
Osaup Spwigee
Louisville
Wilson Accepts Berlin Promises in Submarine Row
Washington reports a consensus that Germany has answered the President’s submarine demands and a break with Germany has been averted. Officials note the tone was not entirely satisfactory but that the U S will accept the promises while seeking clarification on terms and international law.
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Washington
Britain
United States
Germany
Congress
Wilson
Lansing
Gerard
Adriatic Sea Battle Reported Between Italians and Austrians
An Austro Hungarian admiralty statement from Berlin reports a May 3 air squadron bombarded Ravenna sulphur factory and rail facilities. Torpedo boats clashed with four Italian destroyers southwest of the Po delta. a combat at long range caused no damage as Italian warships avoided close approach. Several aeroplanes joined and fired on enemy ships.
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Berlin
Germany
Sayville
L. I
Adriatic
Ravenna
The
Forty currency speculators arrested in Mexico City
Forty currency speculators in Mexico City have been arrested and will face penitentiary terms, according to a message received at the Mexican consulate in Galveston. The men are accused of circulating reports designed to depress currency value and induce people to part with money below its true worth.
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Mexico City
Galveston
Tex
Labor conditions good across Indiana reports
Indianapolis dispatches indicate improved labor conditions with no major strikes expected in May. Mines reopening in the west and repairs underway. glass factories and other manufactories running full time. Indiana cities report steady demand for skilled and unskilled labor as projects and construction boost employment.
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Indianapolis
Indiana
Terre Haute
South Bend
Indiana Employment Bureau
Evansville
How Teachers' Pension Plan Will Work Out
Indianapolis reports the state teachers pension board will meet in May to consider more units for admission to the pension fund. The board includes Attorney General Evan B. Stotsenburg and others. Units now include Marion Lafayette Logan sport Muncie Evansville Fort Wayne and Wayne county. Members pay a membership fee equal to the anticipated annual benefit. Sick benefits start at $350 a year after 25 years and rise $25 per year to 34 years. Annuity starts at $600 after 35 years and rises to $700 at 40 years.
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Indianapolis
State
Teachers’ Pension Board
Evan B. Stotsenburg
Dale J. Crittenberger
Charles A. Greathouse
B. F. Moore
Muncie
Richard Park
Sullivan
Ind
Marion
Lafayette
Logansport
Evansville
Fort Wayne
Wayne County
Button Week Drives Centennial Fund in Crawfordsville
In Crawfordsville during the week of May 8 centennial buttons go on sale to raise funds for Montgomery County's centennial celebration set for June 11 12 and 13. Organizers aim to sell at least 3 000 buttons at one dollar each with total expenses projected around four thousand dollars.
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Crawfordsville
Montgomery County
Deep oil hit at 1990 feet near Princeton Gibson county
A strong oil showing at 1990 feet on the Hoosier Oil Company lease two miles northwest of Princeton draws many oil men to the area. Sand to be drilled at least 100 feet deeper, the deepest strike yet in Gibson county.
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Princeton
Hoosier Oil Company
Gibson County
Dairymen Press for Higher Milk Prices in Lafayette
Tippecanoe dairy men announce refusal to supply milk unless price increases are granted. They seek winter rate of 1.80 per hundred pounds to extend through summer, challenging years of lower seasonal returns.
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Lafayette
Tippecanoe Dairymen's Association
Charles A. Gallagher
Rensselaer
Ind
Remington
Terre Haute
Internal Revenue District
Reco
Muncie
Alonzo Craig
Roachdale
Claire Skillman
Haseen
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State Department
Anderson
Warsaw
Kosruske
Winosa Lake
Terra Haute
James P. Hughes
Putnam Court
Otter Creek Township
Ed. Gosnell
Taft
Ft. Wayne
William Howard Taft
Mills
New Albany
Lionel Sauerharber
Ohio Falls
Martinsville
Dewey Goss
T. L. Goss
Jefferson Township
Goss
Corydon
Jesse Young
John Dichler
New Huston
Harigon County
Young
Penna Railroad
Ken Davis
Frankfort
Goshen College
Hoosier News Notes
Greensburg
Board of Trustees
Board of County Commissioners
Casa Township
Wiliam R. Dugere
3. B. Bledaoe
H. L. McGinnig
J. C. McNutt
Bridget DeLong
Ireland
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