Pennsylvania Superdreadnaught Pennsylva nia Ready to Join Navy
The Pennsylvania, the world’s largest warship, is to be turned over to the government soon. Newport News shipyard officials announced the date, with speed trials exceeding requirements. Cost about 23 million dollars, displacement 31,900 tons, speed over 21 knots, length 608 feet, armament includes twelve 14 inch guns and four torpedo tubes. Captain Henry B. Wilson assigned to command.
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Pennnsylvania
Navy Department
Newport News
Pennsylvania
Henry B. Wilson
Pennsylvanis. A
Japan withholds salt fund from Chinese loan in China turmoil
Peking reports Japan refuses to release $5.5 million in salt monopoly surplus funds held by Yokohama Specie Bank to the Chinese government, prompting Chinese press criticism and speculation that Tokyo aims to curb Beijing’s ability to quell a southern insurrection. Banks other than Japan have complied, and commentators note Tokyo's stance as ultra vires and politically instrumental amid wider European war tensions.
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Peking
Japan
China
Richard Dane
Tokio
Yokohama Specie Bank
Peking Daily News
Jan
Sirichard Dane
Lee Higginson and Company
Eki‘ Hioki
Legation
The
National Review
Shanghai
Wilson
United States
Zeppelin 750 Feet Long Completes Trials Over Lake Constance
Zurich reports from Romanshorn say a new 750 foot long Zeppelin has been sighted over Lake Constance during trial flights. The airship carries 54,000 cubic metres of gas, seven motors, four armored gondolas, machine guns and bombs. It weighs 40 tons, rises to 15,000 feet, and boasts long-range capabilities.
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Zurich
Switzerland
Romanshorn
Lake Constance
Zeppelin Hits Trees Near Saloniki Front Destroyed
London dispatch reports a German Zeppelin descending near Veles on the Saloniki front struck trees and was destroyed. The Amsterdam despatch relays the claim of the airship's destruction and notes no further details on casualties or location.
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London
Amsterdam
Veles
Saloniki
Export tax on diamonds approved by South African assembly
A Reuters dispatch from Cape Town reports the South African Assembly committee on ways and means has adopted a proposal for an export tax on diamonds. The levy would range from one half to five percent.
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London
Hay
Cape Town
Committee On Ways and Means of the
South African Assembly
Tiz Foot Comfort Ad Delights Tired Feet
A vintage ad touts Tiz as magical relief for sore tired feet. It claims Tiz draws out acids that cause puffiness and swelling, promising soothing relief after long days of standing or walking. The copy advertises a 25 cent box from druggists and department stores, claiming a year of comfort.
Railroad Emploes and Managers to Confer on Time and Wages
In New York representatives from 325 U S railroads and four unions will meet to negotiate working hours and wages. Over a thousand delegates attend with aim to avoid a strike, seeking an eight hour day and time and a half for overtime. Officials estimate granting demands would cost up to 150 billion dollars yearly.
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New York
United States
Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers
Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Firemen
Brotherhood of Trainmen
Order of Railroad Conductors
Brotherhoods
Interstate Commerce Commission
Advocates Plan Final Fight Over Dreadnoughts Bill
Washington May 31 Advocates of two dreadnoughts plan to press for a final House vote on the naval appropriation bill. The House defeated an amendment to add the two dreadnoughts to the building program 114 to 130 while approving a submarine increase from 20 to 50. Fourteen Democrats supported dreadnoughts and eight Republicans opposed. seventeen Democrats backed submarines with no Republican opposition.
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Washington
House
Germany rejects British relief plan for Poles amid blockade
Berlin May 31 Germany will not accept Britain's counter proposals for the relief of Poland. The decision was made at a embassy conference attended by Ambassador Gerard Dr Theodore Sewald Prince Lubeci and Rockefeller officials. Germany cannot guarantee simultaneous feeding of Serbia Montenegro and Austrian occupied Poland as a condition for allowing food to pass the British blockade. Germany offers to pursue rationing system but outside its control the effort may be hindered.
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Berlin
Germany
Great Britain
Poland
Gerard
Theodore Sewald
Ministry of the Interior
Prince Lubeci
Rockefeller’ Commission
Serbia
Montenegro
Austria
Germany Likely to Propose Counter Moves on Austria Bulgaria Sanction
The report notes sanctions by Austrian and Bulgarian authorities and suggests Germany will respond with a counter-proposal. The outcome remains uncertain as negotiations continue and potential measures shift between blocs.
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Germany
Obituary notices for Groschel Paetsch Stray Frazier and Kelly
Obituary summaries list Ernest Frederick Groschel aged 33 of 357 Union Ave with four daughters and four sons, and 11 grandchildren. Edward A. Paetsch funeral from 333 William St. to St. Charles Church with Moose and Woodmen delegates, burial at St. Michael's. Ellen Stray funeral at 1051 Broad St. to St. Patrick's Church with Requiem Mass, burial at Park Cemetery. John H. Frazier funeral from Connecticut Ave to St. Augustine's Church with W.O.W. and Progressive Circle bearers, burial at St. Michael's. Minor line incomplete material references Frank Kelly.
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Ernest Frederick Groschel
Union Avenue
Mr. Groschel
Emma
Carolina
Bertha Johanna
Antoinette Louisa
Amanda Frances
William
Charles
Ernest
Edward
Steuben Lodge
Edward A. Paetsch
William Street
St. Charles Church
James V. Hussion
Shepherds of Bethlehem
Woodmen of the World
Loyal Order of Moose
St. Michael's Cemetery
J. W. Hussion
Ellen Stray
Ellen
Arthur Stray
Michael J. Gannon
Broad Street
St. Patrick’s Church
John C. Lynch
Thomas J. Picker
Willliam Krause
Westerly
R. L
Louis Andrews
William Day
Michael Langdon
George Hilsinger
John Ludford
A. H. Peck
Park Cemetery
John H. Fra
John H. Frazier
Margaret I. Burgess
Connecticut Avenue
St. Augustine’s Church
Robert J. Bowen
John C. Tuthill
Progressive Circle
Certilax 4 haermices end gure remedy claim
Patent advertised remedy from 317 H 24th St New York claims to cure constipation torpid liver headaches biliousness and foul breath. Marketed as a formula from a celebrated expert at New York City with no detailing of efficacy.
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New York City
Ifs
24Th St
New York
Feel Young Again CERTILAX Laxative Ad Promotes Health
An advertisement touts CERTILAX as a gentle effective laxative claiming it restores bowel tone with one nightly dose. It highlights gentleness, nature’s help, and cites a long history of laxative testing by a famed company. Published alongside an obituary noting Mortimer Kelly, 21, of 253 Poplar Street, who died after a protracted illness. He worked in Bryant Electric Co. and was known as an amateur dancer and buck and wing performer. He is survived by his mother, a sister, three brothers, and several nieces and nephews.
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New York
Mortimer Kelly
Poplar Street
Kelly
Bryant Electric Co
Hynil Havenfeldtz
Thomas F
Mortimer J
Martin Kelly
Funeral for Frank Umetatter Largely Attended
Frank Umetatter funeral held at his late home on Bunnell street with large turnout. Rev. Herman Wiemer of the German Reformed church officiated. Delegations from Fraternal Order of Bogies Loyal Order of Moose Court Nathaniel Wherler F of A veterans of the Seam stress Engine Co and the East End club attended. Moose bearers and ritual performed at Park cemetery.
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Frank Umstatter
Frank Umetatter
Bunnell Street
Herman Wiemer
German Reformed Church
Order of Bogies
Loyal Order of Moose
Nathaniel Wherler
F. of A
Veterans of the Seamstress Engine Co
East End Club
Moose
Park Cemetery
Foresters
Eagles
Calvin to lead Union Pacific after Mohler resignation
New York May 31 Directors elect Edgar Calvin president of Union Pacific Railroad to succeed A L Mohler whose resignation for ill health takes effect July 1 Calvin already serves as vice president and general manager of the Oregon Short Line Union Pacific subsidiary Thirty thousand spectators saw Friar Rock win the Suburban Handicap at Belmont Park New York
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New York
Union Pacific Railroad Today
Edgar Calvin
A.L. Mohler
Calvin
Union Pacific
Belmont Park
N.Y
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