Protest Declares Sailor Arrests Illegal
Mayor Curley sent a protest to Police Commissioner O Meara signed by Captain J I Jayne of the battleship New Jersey and others against the alleged illegal arrest of three sailors from the ship Richard E Arnold Herbert G Carter and Enos P Ray arrests occurred on Sudbury Street the evening of May 6 Fifteen witnesses signed the protest claiming the arrests were unlawful Arnold was said to be detained after speaking to a acquaintance and the other two were jailed when they objected.
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O'Meara
J. I. Jayne
New Jersey
Richard E. Arnold
Herbert G. Carter
Enos P. Ray
Sudbury Street
Arnold
Wooman
Windhoek Falls to Union Forces Under General Botha
An official Cape Town statement says Windhoek the capital of German Southwest Africa was captured yesterday without resistance by Union of South Africa troops under General Botha. The town's population includes 300 Europeans and 12,000 natives. Martial law is proclaimed in the conquered territory.
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London
Capetown
Reuter Telegram Company
Windhoek
Southwest Africa
Union of South Africa
Botha
Brave Alsace Leader Dies in Final Stand
Director of J Autorite, a second lieutenant in reserves, praised in army orders for great bravery. Wounded twice, he remained in command, urged his company onward, and declined to be carried to the rear to die in Alsace, fulfilling his last wish.
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J.autorite
Alsace
Italy's Queen Converts Palace Floor for War Hospital
Dowager Queen Margerita ordered the second floor of her Rome palace transformed into a hospital for wounded military if war breaks out, signaling royal support and readiness.
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Italy
Rome
Paris
Margerita
Turks Threaten Alien Enemies in Gallipoli War Zone
Reports from Constantinople indicate Turkish authorities will move all British and French subjects in Turkey into the Gallipoli war zone. The advisory was received in London on May 13.
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London
Constantinople
Gallipoli
Turkey
Repatriation of Enemy Males Announced in Commons
Premier Asquith announced in the House of Commons that all male enemies over military age will be repatriated. He added that women and children in suitable cases may be repatriated, with some possibly remaining. The government proposes to segregate all adult male enemies for their own safety and the country's.
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London
Asquith
House of Commons
Asquith Announces Internment Policy For Aliens
The premier outlines to 1900s MPs a plan to intern all adult non naturalized aliens, with exemptions for women and children, and possible repatriation for older men. Naturalized aliens face a potential rebuttal process, while 8000 such subjects may be treated specially. The debate runs along lines of public provocation and national safety.
Neutralist Demonstration Planned in Rome Amid War Debate
In Rome on May 18, parties favoring neutrality announced plans for a demonstration against intervention. Police deploy troops at key city sites near Austro Hungarian and German embassies and guard ex Premier Giolitti’s residence to prevent clashes.
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Rome
Italy
Paris
Giolitti
Port of Archangel Closed to Traffic
Archangel Harbor traffic halted as ice clears. The minister of commerce says all port facilities will be used for government purposes and no private cargoes or other traffic will be handled until further notice.
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Petrograd
London
Archangel
Hudson Man Wounded in War Among Casualties List
Ottawa May 13 A Canadian casualty list shows nine killed or died of wounds and 99 wounded or missing among its non commissioned officers and privates. Included is Frank Shiers of Hudson Massachusetts with the wounded. Lawrence White of Brooklyn New York is listed among the missing.
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Ottawa
France
Frank Shiers
Hudson
Mass
Lawrence White
Brooklyn
N. Y
Mississippi Governor Says Warned, No Excuse for War
Governor Brewer of Mississippi argued that Americans were warned not to board the British steamer Lusitania and that the United States had no excuse to declare war after the torpedoing killed passengers. He said President Wilson would have unanimous Mississippi support for any action.
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Jackson, Miss
Brewer
Mississippi
United States
Germany
Wilson
Haldane Hints Gov May Raise Troops By Other Means
In the Lords Viscount Haldane signaled the government may consider methods to raise troops beyond volunteers while backing a bill granting power to regulate liquor sales in districts producing munitions. He outlined possible government options as the measure proceeded to a second reading.
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London
Viscount Haldane
House of Lords
Government to reconsider recruitment amid wartime needs
Lord Lansdowne told the house that the government was prepared to reexamine recruitment in view of tremendous national necessities. He noted that until normal conditions return the volunteer system may be hard to depart from but acknowledged the grave problem facing the nation and the war office already has enough manpower.
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War Office
Lord Lansdowne
How Fat Folks May Become Slim
Advertisement promises safe weight loss by oil of kerein capsules taken after meals and before bed. It extols outdoor air and deep breathing, urges weekly weigh ins, and claims quick health benefits from the treatment.
Hives on Neck Healed After Cuticura Treatment
Mrs F A Stackpole reports severe hives on her neck and scalp in Medway Massachusetts spreading with intense itching and burning. After two weeks of suffering she used Cuticura Soap and Ointment, finding relief quickly and complete healing within two weeks.
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Village St
Medway
Mass
F. A. Stackpole
Glorial Wavolene for Long Lasting Hair Curls
Advert says Glorial Wavolene keeps curls or waves longer with a clear harmless liquid. Applied before curling, it gives a natural fluffy look and extends curl life to seven to ten days. Used by many women and actresses, guaranteed satisfaction with refund if not pleased at 50 cents.
Japan Delays Ultimatum in China Dispute Accord
Tokyo and Beijing reached a peaceful compromise as elder statesmen urged moderation. Japan waived key demands in Group V while preparing to supervise certain Chinese military, financial, and political affairs.
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Torio
Japan
Shanghai
Associated Press
China
Yuan Shi-Kai
Marquis Matsukata
Prince Yamagata
Military Council of the Empire
Aban
Don
Exnels Kaiser From Order of the Garter
The King has ordered striking off the roll of the knights of the Order of the Garter including the Emperor of Austria German Emperor King of Wuerttemberg Grand Duke of Hesse Prince Henry of Prussia Duke of Saxe Coburg and Gotha and Duke of Cumberland. The order was founded by King Edward III about 1848 and since 1881 includes the British sovereign two knight companions and lineal descendants of King George I plus special admitted members.
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London
Order of the Garter
George I
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