Dr Leo S Rowe Named Secretary General in Washington
Dr Leo S Rowe of the University of Pennsylvania has been chosen secretary general of the Pan American Commercial Conference in Washington. He has long studied South America, speaks Spanish fluently, and has served on several government commissions visiting southern republics.
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Leo S. Rowe
University of Pennsylvania
Washington
Doctor Rowe
South America
Simple Home Remedies Cough Relief Salt Bath Neuralgia
Simple home remedies suggest a teaspoon of glycerin in hot milk to ease severe coughing. A salt bath is advised: dissolve a quarter cup sea salt in hot water, soak a towel, air dry, then rub the body with the salted towel after the bath. Press a finger on the upper nose to curb sneezing. A hot sand bag with vinegar on it may relieve neuralgia.
Russian Language Status Among Statisticians
A claim from 170,000,000 statisticians states Russian is already one tongue and will be spoken by no 040,000. The statement mixes numbers and language status, suggesting a projection about language use.
German Note Defends Lusitania Sinking as Self Defense
Berlin outlines its position on the Lusitania case and the Cushing and Gulflight incidents. It argues the Lusitania carried war munitions and was a legitimate target to protect German soldiers, cites British cargo and escort practices, and notes indemnification for neutral ships damaged through error while awaiting US response to US demands.
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Berlin
Germany
United States
Herr von Jagow
Gerard
Cushing
Gulflight
Lusitania
London
International Commission of Inquiry
Admiralty
Pxsons
Teutons Press For Peace With Russia Says Sazonoff
Russian foreign minister Milan Sazonoff tells Secolo correspondent that Austria and Germany sought a separate peace with Russia but such a pact is impossible. He says all allies are in accord and the war will continue until a truly lasting peace is possible. The enemy remains strong and a long, hard war lies ahead.
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Teutons
Russia
Milan
Sergius Sazonoff
The
Secolo
Austria
Germany
M. Sazonoff
Germans Prepared a Revolt in Brazil Colony
The Gazeta de Noticias on May 29 denounced German maneuvers in Southern Brazil where a large German colony has formed a depot of war munitions and aimed to declare independence of Sainte Catherine. The war in Europe delayed the plan.
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Rio Janeiro
Gazeta de Noticias
Brazil
Sainte Catherine
Europe
Maritime warfare proposals cited in German-British talks
The text notes German mediation proposals presented to Britain as the basis for maritime warfare conduct. It asserts the imperial government showed good intentions by agreeing to discuss, but the proposals failed due to Britain's declinatory stance. The undersigned remarks reflect JAGOW's closing.
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United States
London
Germany
Great Britain
Lusitania Crisis Deepens as US-Germany Ties Strain
Washington reports the German reply to the American note on the Lusitania sinking has caused grave strain in US Germany relations. Officials anticipate a prompt US response within 24 to 48 hours clarifying demands for reparations and future protection of American lives at sea. President Wilson aims for reparation and respect for US rights, with severing relations a possible step if unmet.
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Washington
Lusitania
Germany
United States
Wilson
Gerard
Bryan
Berlin
White House
United’ States
State Department
German hotel owner forced to leave London
Otto Humbert owner of the Queen's Hotel in Queenstown, born in Germany and now naturalized British subject, sailed from Liverpool to New York after protests by military and naval officers stationed at his hotel. His conduct had been above suspicion, but his presence amid headquarters prompted action and he departed.
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London
Otto Humbert
Queen’s Hotel
Queenstown
Liverpool
New York
Conference opposes annexation and calls neutrality stance
At the May 29 meeting in Berne Switzerland the World Union for the Future Interests of Mankind adopted resolutions opposing annexation against the will of the people. German deputy Herr Voghtherr, president of the German Peace Society, argued Germany should not have invaded Belgium, during debates on neutrality.
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Berne
Switzerland
World’s Union For the
International Peace Bureau
Herr Voghtherr
German Peace Society
Germany
Belgium
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