Germany Warned Over Torpedo Policy and Diplomacy
Washington reports President Wilson outlined a draft note to Germany demanding humane maritime conduct toward neutrals. The note, to be delivered by Ambassador Gerard, warns that U S relations may be severed if Germany continues torpedoing ships without warning, citing Lusitania details and visit and search rights.
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Washington
Wilson
Germany
Gerard
von Jagow
United States
British PM urges all workers to boost war munitions output
Liverpool news reports David Lloyd George addressing meetings of employers and workmen. He urged suspending union regulations for the war duration to allow every available man and woman to be employed in producing shells and other war materials for the army.
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Liverpool
David Lloyd-George
Warning of break in German American relations
Amsterdam dispatch to the Exchange Telegraph says Berlin warns the American colony to prepare to leave Germany within forty eight hours as diplomatic relations with the United States may be broken.
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London
Exchange Telegraph Company
Amsterdam
Berlin
Germany
United States
Five Nations Declare Unified Front in European War
Britain France Russia Italy and Japan form a united stance. Foreign Minister Kato states the five powers will take no independent action related to the European war, urging synchronized policy among Allies.
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Britain
France
Russia
Italy
Japan
Tokio
Kato
House of Peers
Great Britain
Storms Kill and Injure Dozens Across Western Kansas
A life threatening storm system swept western Kansas on Friday. At least five people were killed and twenty injured as a tornado and high winds damaged towns. Four men drowned when a handcar fell into a washout on the Solomon river east of Morland. A tornado near Scott caused another death and serious injuries to multiple people.
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Kansas City
Kansas
Solomon River
Morland
Scott
Death of Samuel V. Derra Railroad Executive
Samuel V. Derra assistant general freight agent for the Denver Rio Grande and Western Pacific railroads died at his home Friday from acute stomach trouble. The long time railroad official resided in East Lake City and was noted for his work with both lines.
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East Lake City
Samuel V. Derra
Denver & Rio Grande
Weatera Pacific
Tim Hurst Former Umpire Dies in Minersville
Pottsville report says Tim Hurst a former major league baseball umpire died suddenly at a friend's Minersville home from indigestion on Friday He was 54 years old.
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Pottsville
Tim” Hurst
Minersville
Boundary Feud Suspected in Pendleton Ranch Murder
In Pendleton Oregon a feud over sheep and cattle boundaries is believed to have triggered the murder of Mrs Charles Ogilvey and the probable fatal wounding of her husband on their ranch thirty two miles south of Pendleton.
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Pendleton, Ore
Charles Ogilvey
Here
Russian Forces Cut off Libau South of Memel
Russian units advancing south of Libauw have isolated the city of Memel area severing German supply lines. The report notes strategic movement by Lendest forces and claims a decisive disruption of German logistics in the region.
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Libauw
Iron Memel
Seys & Ren Ter Depaich Vom Petrosrad
Steel company not violating law in TCI acquisition ruling
United States District Court for New Jersey ruled United States Steel did not violate the Sherman Act in acquiring Tennessee Coal and Iron during the 1907 panic. The decision found price control meetings prior to 1911 unlawful but without injunction, and upheld the deal as fair business, aligning with Roosevelt administration views.
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Trenton
N. J
United States District Court For
New Jersey
United States Steel Corporation
Department of Justice
Steel Corporation
Gary
Tennessee Coal and Iron Company
Roosevelt
Tennessee
Attack in Oaxaca Kills Guard Force at Mexican Mine
Word from Vice Consul Clifford K Robinson at Oaxaca reports all mine guards of the American Consolidated Mining and Milling company at Tavachi Oaxaca killed. Officials here say the situation is serious and a telegram was sent to Secretary Bryan requesting Robinson take charge of the properties.
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Waco
Texas
American Consolidated Mining & Milling Company
Tavachi
Oaxaca
Mexico
Clifford K. Robinson
Bryan
Robinson
Woman Defense During Mexican Bandit Raid in Nogales
An American woman, L Bowers, barricaded in a reach house in Nogales Arizona and held off five Mexican bandits until aid arrived, while her husband was away. Reports reaching the border confirm the incident as the bandits attempted entry.
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Nogales
Ariz
Mre
L B. Bowers
Armed Utes Camp at Douglas Creek Bordering Ouray Territory
Seventy five braves of Chief Ouray’s Ute tribe arrive from Utah armed with rifles and side arms and camp at the Douglas creek and White river junction in Blanco county. Congressman Taylor seeks federal action to force them back to the reservation while two hundred more Utes are reported en route. Settlers fear for safety as Colorado deputies and National Guard are readied, with government orders to mobilize if needed.
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Glenwood Springs
Colo.—C
Ouray
Utah
Douglas Creek
White River
Blanco County
Taylor
Cato Sells
Washington
Meeker
Colo
Fraser
John Chase
Colorado National Guard
War Department
Note business improvement report by Fed Reserve agents
Washington reports general business and banking conditions show improvement across the country according to the Federal Reserve Board bulletin. Some agents note continued European demand for war supplies keeps many industries busy, while others see improving activity overall.
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Washington
Federal Reserve
Federal Reserve Board
Europe
Villa Proclamation Denounces Arriola Followers in Mexico
Copies of a proclamation from General Villa at Leon Guanajuato arrived in El Paso on Thursday night. It accuses Venustiano Carranza and his followers of criminally associating with foreigners who are lying in ambush to divide and destroy Mexico.
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el Paso
Villa
Leon
Guanajuato
Arranza
Mexico
Welsh trawlers sunk by German submarines
London report says two Welsh trawlers the Hiorid of Cardiff and the Victoria of Milford were sunk by German submarines. The Hiorid went to the bottom about 160 miles southwest of Lundy Island and the Victoria about 135 miles from the 81, Aug's bead.
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London
Cardiff
Milford
Lundy Island
Missouri Pacific Notes Extended to June 1 1916
Directors declare the extension of the $26,000,000 one year notes by Missouri Hallway Company to June 1 1916 is now operative. The action affects bondholders and corporate financing plans.
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New York
Missouri Hallway Company
Venice Enforces Lights Out at Night
Military orders ban all lights in Veale after sunset until sunrise to protect against bombardment and locate the city during blackout measures.
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Venice
Confederate Veluran Killed In Quado Destruction At Valibria
Veluran a Confederate figure was killed Wednesday in Quado at Valibria Oklahoma. Eight houses were destroyed and twelve others damaged in the incident.
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Keoses City
Cap
Valibria
Okla
Austrians Again Defeat Russians at Przemysl Capture
London reports the Przemysl fortress fell early Thursday June 3 as Austro German forces secured a major breakthrough in western Galicia. The victory is viewed as decisive though up to now Russians may retreat to defend positions and allow forces to move against Italy and western allies. The fall cost Austria 120000 troops and 600 guns, with much war material destroyed before surrender.
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London
Przemys
Galicia
Italy
Przemysl
Mexican Officers Await Message About Truce
Mexican officers wait for word as General Obregon and Villa forces face off near the center of Mexico City with a de facto pause in fighting while awaiting a communication linked to Wilson’s mediation efforts.
United States warns Mexican factions to end fighting or face action
President Wilson declares US policy shifts toward Mexico urging Carranza Villa Zapata and Garza to unite and form a recognized government. If factions fail to estable a peaceful provisional leadership the US may intervene to prevent further devastation and starvation. The move follows reports by Du Val West on Mexico’s inability to restore order.
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Washington
Mexico
Wilson
United States
Carranza
Villa
Zapata
du Val West
Garza
Mexico City
Moxico
Peeane Sealy Capea
Crees Upsets Walgast in New York Ring
Leach Cross defeats rival opponent in a New York boxing match as Crees outboxes Walgast to claim a notable victory. The bout highlights Cross's technical skill and Crees performance on a crowded fight card.
Envoy Tells Americans Expect Adherence to Neutral Law
President Wilson pressed German ambassador Count von Bernstorff to honor international law as it affects neutrals after the Lusitania sinking. The talks lasted about twenty minutes and were cordial, with both sides focusing on fundamentals. The envoy left hopeful the German foreign office would grasp America’s position and seek better understanding.
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Washington
Wilson
Count von Bernatorff
Lusitansa
United States
Germany
William
Count von Moernstorf
Berlin
Mexico City Government Crisis Threatens US Action
A distressed proposal warns that if Mexican leaders fail to unite swiftly, the United States may be forced to intervene to establish a government, aid the people, and preserve Mexican sovereignty amid revolutionary pressures. The speaker urges leaders to set aside differences for a common purpose.
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Mexico City
United States
Mexico
Shipping Cattle to France for Allied Beer Supply
Chicago reports live cattle being sent to France to supply Allied armies with beer during the summer campaign. Packing companies have spent a month acquiring stock able to endure ocean travel, pushing cattle prices up about one dollar per hundred pounds. Sixteen hundred head were sent to Paris a week ago and a 1000 head consignment was dispatched yesterday.
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Chicago
France
Paris
Wedars Y
Demand Wage Increases Threaten Chicago Transit Strike
Chicago union leaders warn 15 000 car and elevated railroad workers to prepare for a strike this Saturday after issuing ultimatums to traction companies. Companies say they cannot raise wages beyond the current scale while unions demand binding arbitration only with a guaranteed future improvement in conditions.
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Chicago
Steamer Gaidieh Sunk in North Sea
The British steamer Gaidieh sank after being torpedoed on Wednesday while en route from Alexandria to Huwa. Seven crew members including a stewardess were drowned. Thirty-one survivors were landed at Chatham.
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Londos
Alexandria
Egypt
North Sea
G Stewardess
Porty
Chatham
Womans Temple Seid Citesan
Fragmentary OCR notes describe a Womans Temple or Wamass Temple relation to an alliance with temperance sentiments and a building project. The readable text references an office building, a long occupancy, and a public awareness effort, with uncertain details.
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Citesan
Aia
Wiley
Washington Note On Bennett Incident Reaches State Dept
Fragmentary report from a Washington memo mentions J W Bennett and a fatal shooting by a Ville trooper. The note cites the state department and references Americana and Cor reuse soldiers in Paaucu, with unclear details and dates.
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Washington
J. WN. Bennett
State Department
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