War Developments and Allied Setbacks Reported to Readers
Allied losses include four steamers sunk by submarines and a Russian attack near Lake Narocz repulsed by German forces. British recapture trenches north of Ypres while Russians land in France. Turkish fronts report defeats near Bitlis and east of Mush as Germany weighs a reply to the American note and U S plans to protect citizens. Präsident Wilson demands immediate submarine warfare end with Germany, as tensions rise.
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Lake Narocz
Ypres
France
Bitlis
Mush
Skouladis
Erzerum
Germany
East Africa
California’s Japanese Population and Other 1930s Data
Readable items include California's population around 60 000 Japanese residents, Kansas winter wheat sowing estimates at 8 454 000 acres, and the upcoming International Typographical Union officer election on May 24. Also noted are a Drew Oregon rancher Henry Tyson with twenty one children, a Texas wind storm near Longview that destroyed houses and killed livestock, Nebraska GOP candidate A L Sutton and Democrat Keith Neville, Mary Silliman detained in Warnemunde Germany, and Los Angeles club women’ s indifference to suffrage visitors.
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California
Kansas
International Typographical Union
Henry Tyson
Drew
Douglas County
Orew
Longview
Texas
Nebraska
A. L. Sutton
Omaha
Keith Neville
North Platte
Mary Silliman
American College
Constantinople
Germany
Warnemunde
Los Angeles
Congressional Union For Woman Suffrage
Senate recedes from amendments on sugar repeal bill
The Senate voted to recede from amendments to the House free sugar repeal bill and approved the bill as passed by the House. A resolution of inquiry on the detention of Samuel Schwartz by British authorities was introduced by Representative Bennet. The Agriculture Department said much of the 1915 apple crop remains unsold and voiced grave concern over the market. Secretary Baker denied reports that Mexican officers warned Gen. Pershing not to advance south of Parral. Louisiana’s 1915 sugar crop reached 137,500 short tons, down from 242,700 the year prior. Typhus cases in Tokyo rose, with 110 cases reported in the prior 19 days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
House
Samuel Schwartz
Bennet
Department of Agriculture
Baker
Pershing
Parral
Lousiana
Bureau of Crop Estimates
Public Health Service
Tokio
Turks Admit Evacuation of Trebizond and Other War Updates
Turks admit evacuation of Trebizond as Russians push in the Black Sea district. Belgrade suffers a destructive fire. Field Marshal von der Goltz dies of spotted typhoid at Turkish HQ. Trade, diplomacy, and postal reforms dominate the wider European scene with policy shifts in France and Germany. James W. Gerard meets van Jagon. US Germany ties seen stable. Yuan Shih Kai seeks cabinet reform. France to advance official time to save daylight. Franks and stamps industry eyed for efficiency. franking machine urged.
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Trebizond
Black Sea
Belgrade
Serbia
Bucharest
British Isles
Esbjerg
Bordeaux
Copenhagen
Cattegat
Swinemuende
James W. Gerard
van Jag
United States
Germany
Yuan Shi Kai
Hsu Shih Chang
Harold Rupperle Named Track Captain at Stanford
Harold Rupperle was elected captain of the Leland Stanford track team. The Drake relay meet at Des Moines set three meet records and two world marks in the university class. D V A Smith of Illinois broke the 75 foot plunge record in St Louis with 75 feet 1 5 inches. Frank Moran and Carl Morris drew a ten round boxing bout agreement for Tulsa Oklahoma May 30. Hoyt of Grinnell College won the 220 yard dash in 21 2 5 seconds.
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Grand Junction
Harold Rupperle
Leland Stanford
Tulsa
Okla
Frank Moran
Pittsburg
Carl Morris
Sapulpa
D. V. A. Smith
Illinois Athletic Association
Missouri Athletic Association
St. Louis
Smith
John Lichter
Drake Stadium
Des Moines
Hoyt
Grinnell College
Obituary notes and war era headlines from early 20th century
Richard Harding Davis died leaving an estate valued at 250000 dollars. Villa found 100 miles south of the US border at Agua Chile with 200 followers. National guard regiments prepare to police New York if diplomatic relations with Germany break. Gen Carranza may place Mexican railroads at Pershing’s disposal if expedition ends. Four hundred employees strike at Charters Creek Coal Co in Casionsburg Pennsylvania over physician naming. Westinghouse Electric plant in East Pittsburgh closes after workers retreat from strike pickets. Harry L Newton, ex-munitions worker, accused of plotting to blow up a munitions plant and kill J P Morgan. A Denver watchman is shot attempting to stop two youths after a Union Pacific brakeman assault.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Harding Davis
United States
Agua Chile
New York City
National Guard
Germany
Juarez
Carranza
General Pershing
Chartiers Creek Coal Company
Casionsburg
Westinghouse Electric and Manufacturing Company
East Pittsburg
Harry L. Newton
New York
J. P. Morgan
Tombs
Union Pacific
Chicago
William H. Cabler
Denver Union Stockyards Company
Look and Feel Clean Inside Bath Morning Regimen
Advice promotes a daily ritual of hot water with limestone phosphate to cleanse the stomach liver kidneys and bowels. It claims improved appetite and vitality, urging readers to buy a quarter pound of limestone phosphate to achieve internal sanitation and better health.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adv
Courtroom Confidence in a Love Letter
A speaker explains they are composing a love letter for over an hour hoping it will not make them appear foolish if read in court. The exchange notes the diligence in choosing words to avoid ridicule.
Revealed: Sir Francis Bacon Confesses Shakespeare Authorship
In a tongue in cheek interview after crossing the Styx the shade of Sir Francis Bacon admits to writing plays attributed to Shakespeare. He adds that Broadway productions of his works have diminished his pride in the claim.
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Francis Bacon
Styx
Alabastine Tint Promotion With Red Cross Symbol
Consumers urged to ensure every Alabastine package bears the red cross and circle on the label. The product is sold by druggists hardware dealers and paint stores nationwide and readers are advised to seek a substitute if their store does not stock Alabastine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross
Circle
Wilson's Message Warns of Germany War Policy
President Wilson declares that Germany's submarine warfare against British and neutral ships risks violation of international law and humanity. He asks Congress to sever diplomatic relations unless Germany abandons its indiscriminate attacks and warns of grave consequences for neutral rights.
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Congress
Germany
United States
Law of Nations
Great Britain
Ireland
Oles Will Case Again at Issue in Boulder Court
In Boulder District Court an affidavit by accountant M M Hamma alleges tampering with the will document behind Mrs Oles claim to a major share of the 400000 Macky estate. The affidavit says pencil tracings were absent when examined in 1910. Mrs Oles lost the civil suit and was later acquitted on a charge of forging the instrument.
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Boulder
M. M. Hamma
Man buries wife in Alaska then returns to Sheridan
William E. Foster fulfilled a promise to bring his wife home for burial. After her 1899 death near Fairbanks, he traveled 430 miles by dog sled over icy trails to Sheridan, delivering the body in 36 days. The couple’s parents were noted pioneers in the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sheridan, Ore
William E. Foster
Alaska
Foster
Fairbanks
Sheridan
Woman credits Lydia E Pinkham remedy over operation
Des Moines Iowa Mrs Blanche Jefferson recalls illness four years ago when doctors warned of surgery. Her husband opposed operation and she used Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound, recovering fully and recommending it to others. The advertisement urges women to build up the system before surgery and offers confidential advice from the Pinkham company.
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Des Moines
Iowa
Lydia E. Pinkham
Blanche Jefferson
Lyon St
Lydia E. Pinkham Medicine Co
Lynn, Mass
Cooling It Off Pocket-Sized Electric Fan Debuts
Bill notes a pocket-size electric fan invention while Jill jokes about not burning money. The exchange frames a light, humorous tech idea in a casual dialogue.
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Bill
Jill
Remove Dandruff With Cuticura Ointment And Soap
Retirement tip promotes using Cuticura Ointment on itchy spots and Cuticura Soap with hot water. Claims the emollients keep scalp clean and healthy and help hair growth. Offers free sample by mail with a booklet from Cuticura, Dept L, Boston. Sold everywhere.
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Cuticura
Dept. L
Boston
Apt mechanic phrase stands as clear English usage
The statement argues that apt mechanic is correct English meaning fit or skilled mechanic. It notes nothing about events or persons and reads like a brief language usage aside.
Leap Year Proposal Leads to Win If She Loses
A quirky note states a leap year girl who proposes to a wine bibber will win only if she loses. The line hints at a romantic irony or playful publication aside from standard news.
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Bibber
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Union News Service
Verdun
Kut-el-Amara
Funston
Villa
Lloyds
Glendoon
Wilson
Western
Washington
von der Goltz
Chamber of Deputies
Paris
Reichstag
Holland
Munich
SPORT
Topeka
Lincoln
Denver
Wichita
Wwe
Reese
Sioux City
St. Joseph
the Alabastine Co
Grandville Rd
Grand Rapids, Mich
Joint Session of Congress
Sentlemen
High Seas
Sussex
Lusitania
Dean
Doan
Colorado
John Brumley
Twelfth St
Greeley
Colo
Dean’s
Foster-Milburn CO
Buffalo, N
Carter
Defiance Starch
Defiance Starch CO
Keeley
Cor
Curtis Sts
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