Cabinet debates German reply to American note after Lusitania sinking
The Cabinet majority judged Germany’s reply unsatisfactory and irrelevant to key questions. They urged the United States to seek a clear answer on neutrality rights on the high seas and the right of visit and search before vessel destruction. Some ministers wanted to sidestep Germany’s stated facts and focus on whether Germany would ignore the February warning on American citizens aboard ships.
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Lusitania
United States
Germany
Ambassador Von Bernstorff to Visit Wilson as Note Looms
Tomorrow Count von Bernstorff the German ambassador will call on President Wilson. The interview follows his return from Germany at the war’s start. Officials say the visit may inform Berlin of Wilson’s forthcoming note and the United States’ demand for accountability for German submarine actions.
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Count von Bernstorff
Wilson
Germany
Berlin
United States
Germany urged to reveal Lusitania gun status under law
Official discussion noted that Germany could have learned British merchantmen gun status via the State Department. The United States sought assurances from Britain that armed ships would not sail. New Orleans refused clearance when guns were found. All outbound vessels were inspected for guns, and the Adriatic incident spurred disarmament talks with Britain.
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Germany
State Department
United States
Great Britain
New Orleans
Department
Fire destroys one of Watertown Union cattle market buildings
A fire destroyed one of the two remaining Union cattle market buildings in Watertown. Occupied by T. Stewart & Co. contractors the structure housed concrete manufacturing machinery. Loss estimated at 2000 dollars. Fire caused major disruption to Boston & Maine line and the Elevated for about an hour. The other buildings have suffered prior incendiary fires.
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Union Cattle Market
Watertown
T. Stewart & Co
Boston & Maine
Bryan Receives Honorary LL D at Maryland Commencement
Secretary of State William J. Bryan was awarded the sole honorary LL D degree at the University of Maryland commencement in Baltimore. His address urged graduates to dedicate life to service to humanity and exceed expected rewards, avoiding discussion of state affairs.
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Baltimore
William J. Bryan
University of Maryland
Bryan
Allies Repulsed at Avi Burnu and Trenches Held
Constantinople reports that on Monday the enemy attacked the right wing near Avi Burnu and was repulsed with about 100 killed. A night attempt to recapture center trenches failed with many more killed. Artillery and rifle fire continued on the Seddul-Bahr front.
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Avi Burnu
Constantinople
London
Seddul-Bahr
Lady Bountiful’s Centaurs Spark Full Page Comic
A Sunday Post color spread features Lady Bountiful with a chorus of children drawn as centaurs. The playful panelized joke delivers a whimsical portrait of generosity and imagination with bright humor.
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Lady Bountiful
Poslam Advertisement Claims Quick Skin Relief
An old remedy ad promotes Poslam for pimples redness and irritation with immediate itching relief and overnight redness reduction. It cites eczema acne herpes rash and other skin diseases and directs readers to obtain a free sample from Emergency Laboratories in New York.
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Weat 25Th Streel
New York
Italians Hold Heights and Advance on Borgo Front
War brief reports Italian forces occupy the height of Zu gua overlooking Rovereto and press into Laguna valley within five miles of Borgo. Allied and German lines show artillery actions and trench movements. Austrians push near Stry. Russians retreat toward the Dniester. Zeppelin raid strikes London with minimal damage.
Russian report on Stry battles hails mixed fronts and gas use
An official communique notes no major shift near Shavl and Kurkoviany while German forces attack near Brohow on the Bzura River with gas. It also reports stubborn fighting at Fort No. 7, Przemysl sectors, and Italian advances toward Trent, Rovereto, and Zugna amidst broader Austro German gains.
Alleged Thief Brought From Nova Scotia
Sergeant William Irwin and Special Officer W J Morrissey returned to Boston from Amherst Nova Scotia with Fred M Deering who was arrested on an indictment warrant charging larceny of 6500 from Malachi Gwynn of 663 Tremont Street The crime is said to have occurred in a stock and note transaction last November Deering was booked and bailed in 12000 to await trial
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William Irwin
W. J. Morrissey
Dedham Street
Boston
Amherst
Nova Scotia
Fred M. Deering
Malachi Gwynn
Tremont Street
Deering
Austrian Statement Claims Stry Capture as Russians Retreat
Official communique reports East of the San fronts attacked by strong Russian forces with repulses and heavy losses. Bavarian troops reportedly took 1400 prisoners and 28 heavy guns on the Przemysl girdle. Stry captured as Russians retreated toward the Dniester. Also notes 53 officers and over 9000 prisoners plus eight cannons and 15 machine guns. Italian front sees artillery actions on Folgaria plateau and minor fighting along the Carinthian frontier.
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Vienna
Amsterdam
London
San
Lubaczowka
Lower
Sieniawa
Przemysl
Dniester
Stry
Pruth
Poland
Folgaria
Lavaronne
Carinthian
Karfreit
Italian forces advance to Zugna near Rovereto
Rome reports General Cadorna said Italian troops advanced beyond the Tyrol Trentino frontier occupying the high ground of Zugna four miles north of Ala overlooking Rovereto. Artillery reduced the fortress Belvedere as infantry held the field and the front moved toward Borgo within five miles of Sugana valley.
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Rovereto
Tyrol-Trentino
Trent
Lugana
Rome
Paris
Cadorna
Ala
Belvedere
Val Sugana
Borgo
German Statement Mixed Wins and Reprisals in World War Fronts
War Office dispatch reports French assault near Souchez and Carency repelled with heavy losses, Le Pretre trenches recaptured, and a munitions depot north of Sainte Menehould blown up. In the East German cavalry defeats Russian Dragoons near Libau, with May booty totaling thousands of prisoners and weapons. In the southeast Przemysl forts stormed. Bavarian troops under Count Bothmer lead a major assault on Zwinin ridge.
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Berlin
London
War Office
Souchez-Bethune Road
Carency
Souchez
le Pretre
Mourmelon-le-Grand
Sainte Manehould
Verdun
Ludwigshafen
Ostend
Ambolen
Libau
Courland
Shavli
Niemen River
Niemen
Przemysl
Dunkowiczki
Jaroslaw
Zwinin
Carpathians
Count Bothmer
Fortified Styr region seen breached by forces
Report describes a successful breach of a fortified position on the Stry with Russian lines broken near and northwest of Stry. The tally to date lists 53 officers, 9182 men, 8 cannons and 15 machine guns captured in the region.
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Stry
French Progress North of Arras in World War I Actions
The official war office dispatch reports French gains north of Arras with successful advances near Souchez and Lorette, capturing sugar refinery positions and German works in The Labyrinth and near Le Pretre Forest. The note also mentions a night clash east of Notre Dame de Lorette and a 60-prisoner capture at Souchez sugar mill. A separate update confirms continued fighting north of Arras and a Vosges engagement. The Italian government bans navigation in Messina Straits at night. allies and neutrals must seek authorization and keep three miles offshore.
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le Pretre Forest
Arras
Souchez
Labyrinth
Neuville St. Vaast
London
Ludwigshafen
Dardanelles
Gallipoli
War Office
Aix Noulette
Lorette
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Aix- Noulette
Notre Dame de Lorette
Vosges
Fontenele
St. Die
Messina
Washington
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Rome
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