German reply to Lusitania note outlines wartime stance
The German note to Ambassador Gerard disputes American claims and argues Britain used armed merchant ships and signals, asserting Lusitania carried ammunition and Canadian troops. It cites submarine safety rules, accuses Britain of disguising warships under neutral flags, and emphasizes German self defense while inviting further US-German discussions on maritime warfare.
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Te Gseman
Wilson
Gerard
Ican
Americas
Haenet
Hagandia
Firefiy
Cushing
Trae
Geyman
Wenational Commission of Inquiry
Artcie
Hed
Gutamone Dutty
Algmais
Frealt
United States
Rammune
Admiralty
Lusitania
Mst
Lare
Cognimenes
Berlin
London
Stoetera Jagow
Diplomatic Blunder Seen in German Note Says Paris Papers
Paris papers term Germanys newest note a diplomatic blunder and urge Washington to resist German pressure. The Journal notes Germany seeks to provoke a controversy to drag the United States toward pressuring Britain to abandon naval supremacy. It suggests President Wilson and Secretary Bryan, though calm, will be driven by public opinion.
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Paris
America
Germany
United States
Rey
Great Britain
Ede
Journal
Wilson
Bryan
Sudden Death Of Bridgeport High Student Louie Adams
Louie John Adams aged 3 years and five months and a Bridgeport High School senior died after a severe headache followed by unconsciousness. Doctors cite a heart blood clot dislodged by exertion as the likely cause. He was a noted musician and beloved by family and community. his brother Evans previously died of heart disease.
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Ernst Adams
Adame
Peirfeld Avenue
John Agama
Perecte
Herman Dueeing
J. F. Shea
Louie John Adams
Bet Be
Bridgeport High School
Evens
Beix
Nanchen
Robert
Funeral For Mr Rosen and Miss Adame Held Privately
The funeral will be Wednesday from the home at 40 Pairfeld Avenue and will be private. HR Rosen of Greenwich and Miss Julia Adame of this city are named in the notice.
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HR. Rosen
Greenwich
Julia Adame
Pairfeld Avenue
Rockwell & Co Advertisers Publish List of Successful Writers
Rockwell & Co. releases a May list of advertising writers whose submissions were accepted. Names and addresses include Stevens of Benham Ave, Marian Days of Fairfield Ave, E. M. Badger Park Ave, Miles French Wilam St, Alice Callaghan Vine St, Margery Haven, Harvey Pisce, Coe, Alma Foster Westport, J. B. Phelan Firepton, and many others across Connecticut towns like Southport Newtown Stratford and First Bank Building.
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Thoes
Rockwell & Co
Stevens
Benham Ave
Mise Marian Days
Faireld Avenue
Mies E. M. Badger
Park Avenue
Miles French
Wilam Street
Mise
Alice Callaghan
Vine Street
Margery Haven
Harvey Pisce
Beretoord
Coe
Alma Foster
Westpdet
Joe Loulee Curtion
Phelan
First Bpx Nations Bank Bldg
A.D. Ver Tise
Ment
Whitney Avenue
Paris Green Poisoning Fatal to Young Woman in Westport
Rosina Masiello age 21 of Cross Highway consumed Paris Green yesterday morning and died hours later. She is survived by her parents and several siblings. A local ad notes a new high class single eight room residence for rent at North and Wood Avenues, inquire 3060 North Avenue. Norway embargo news noted.
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Westport
Rosina
Masiello
Paris Green
North and
Wood Avenues
North Avenue
Foreign Papers Discuss Note of Germany
A German reply to the U S note on the Lusitania draws wide comment in foreign papers. The Westminster Gazette calls it a document of great importance in evolving sex law and st rabses questions, and Paris editorials warn it tests American patience.
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Germany
U.S
Weeminster Gazette
Emden
Mission closes with sermon on perseverance at St Pat Welcs
The two weeks mission at St Pat Welcs church ended Sunday evening with Father Rosa delivering an eloquent sermon on Perseverance. The renewal of baptismal vows and papal benediction closed the mission. The mission was conducted by the Germantown, Pa based allied Fathers. Rev. John Lynch, pastor, declares the mission a great success.
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St. Pat- Welcs
Father Rosa
Germantown
John ©. Lynch
Man Leaves City For Westinghouse Air Brake Job
J. Ashley of 227 Orchard Street resigns from Briderport Brass Co and will depart for Pittsburgh to take a job with Westinghouse Air Brake. He plans to leave the city next week.
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Proch J. Ashley
Orchard Street
Briderport Brass Co
Westinghouse Aircrake
Pittsburgh
Masonic Notes Highlight Degree At St Johns No 7
St Johns No 7 holds a stated meeting at Me gonic Tampis tomorrow evening at AM to confer the BLA degree as announced in the Masonic notes. An advertisement touts wart removal product Cyrus Wart Remover available at Cyrus Pharmacy, 418 Pairfelc ro.
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St. John's
Megonic Tampis
Cyrus
Cyrus Pharmacy
Canal Workers Seek Places on Alaska Railroad
Panama June 1 Many Panama Canal workers seek Alaska railroad jobs as US plans to build a line. H P Warren of the Alaskan railway commission says few positions will open and conditions harsher in Alaska. Workers may need to return to the United States each fall. locomotives and machines from the canal will be repurposed for the Alaska project.
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Panama
Panama Canal
Alaska
United States
H. P. Warren
Alaskan Railway Commission
Isthmus
Warren
Canal
Fire destroys carpenter shop shed and machine
Stratford reports a blaze destroying a carpenter shop, adjoining shed, and a contractor Barry Cook’s automobile on South Elm Street before 1 am. Fire damaged nearby garden and fruit trees, killed a watchdog named Sport, and wrecked machinery and tools. estimated loss about $2,000 with partial insurance. Cook plans to rebuild and resume business.
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Stratford
Barry Bo Cook
South Elm Street
Ch Judson
Acento Ts
Jong
Jeash
Sra
St. John's Ledge
Indies of Azalla
Lodge
Cook
Leg Broken in Two Places in Cycle and Machine Crash
Special to the Farmer Fairfield June 1 an automobile driven by Henry Harding of 051 North avenue and a motorcycle ridden by Joseph Bugis of 301 Bostwick avenue Bridgeport collided at Schwarzs corner. Bugii sustained two compound fractures of the right leg and was taken to Bridgeport hospital. Fairfield police are investigating.
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Fairfield
Henry Harding
North Avenue
Joseph Bugis
Bostwick Avenue
Bridgeport
Schwarz's Corner
Sye
Bugii
P'sirfield Police
Memorial Day Parade Highlights Thinning Civil War Ranks
Crowds filled Bridgeport streets as the Memorial Day parade honored Civil War veterans, with fewer marchers than in past years. Franklin Bartlett Camp led the 2nd Division. Spanish War veterans joined the Grand Army of the Republic in ceremonies at the Soldiers and Sailors monument, followed by luncheons and tributes at Masonic Temple. The day featured music, speeches by local leaders, and a tableau of remembrance reflecting dwindling veteran ranks.
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Grand Army of the Republic
Kias Howe, Jr
A. R
Seaalde Park
Soldiers’ and Sailors
Tisse
Bridgeport
Marsh
Sons of Veterans
Franklin ‘Bartlett
No. 11
Robert Hesart
Franklin Bartlett
Angeline Bartlett
Daughters of Veterans
Lisut
N. W. Bishop
New Haven
Grand Army
Masonic Temple
Harry Herbert Prey
John Doolittle
A. B. Beers
Wiliam M Bernum
Russell Glenn
Lincoln Circle
G.ar
Fellowee Hall
Broad Street
Bonestee
Auiillary
Bone of Veterans
Henldes
Patelotle
Thomas W. Cook
Fred J. Breck Bill
Birmingham
Coast Artillery
Marine
Wiliam M. Barnum
Plies Howe Jr
Barnum
Jess
Teetine
A.C
Parkie
Seaview Premum
Seaside Park
Soncay
Maine Department
Charien Andrew
Adele
Amelia Miken
Sige
Alfred G. Besim
Ier
Grand Ars of the Republic
Aho
Tenhinenyuh
Park
Tamimls Son
A.C. Thompson Gare
York
the Conventions Co
Crazed Animal Incident Reported in City Streets
A chaotic scene on Aloward Avenue near 2980 Calinein involved a mad dog causing panic as bystanders fled. Charles Thayer and several others were treated at a hospital for injuries described as minor but the text remains unclear and fragmented.
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Aloward Avenue
Calinein
Grand Steele
Charles Thayer
Bye Street
Re D Montion Guest at Local Banquist
A benauet was rendered St I. Whe lies, president of the amarian Cerasy idage, Sons of Talynt Foreritry frit Saturday Tiebt in appertation of fe Bervices In consolidating three of ly Ttafian Societies during the per peer There were many prominent spenknne from the toca italian societies.
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St I. Whelies
Talynt
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