Germany Promises May Shape U S Stance on Submarines
Washington reports authoritative word that if Berlin’s note matches the unofficial text, the United States will await its promises’ fulfillment while awaiting Berlin’s official reply on submarine orders. Cabinet members expect not to break relations unless ships are attacked or orders altered. Officials say no hasty action until the official text is reviewed next week.
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Washington
Germany
United States
Berlin
Wilson
White House
State Department
Local Fishermen Push for New Law Reform
Local fishermen led by W. E. Culver urge amendments to existing fish laws. They claim sportsmen exploit beds and deplete stocks, while professional netsmen must avoid rugged shores and cannot earn a living. They insist on regulated fishing to meet markets without harming supply and cite a letter from a company requesting shipments of fish currently restricted by law.
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W. E. Culver
Coastwise Fishermen's Union
Wireless warns Japanese steamer on voyage to Seattle
Passengers of the Nippon Yusen Kaisha steamer Sado Maru report a wireless message saying If you are called do not disclose your identity. They claim the lights weren't turned on at night and speed increased for the remainder of the voyage. Captain K Assakawa of the Sado denies receiving any such wireless message.
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Seattle
Nippon Yusen Kaisha
Sado Maru
Sado
K. Assakawa
Brunswick Highs Meet Darien Ball Team Today
Brunswick High School faces Darien High School in a league park game. Both teams arrive off strong training and recent wins, promising a fast contest with local lineup including Wood Parker Olsen Williamson Drake Arnold Gale Kern Lazarus and Levison.
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League Park
Brunswick High School
Darien High School
Darien
R. Wood
H. Parker
J. Olsen
R. Williamson
R. Drake
Arnold
Gale
Lazarus
Kern
Levison
New Wharf Under Construction at Foot of Monk Street
A substantial new wharf rises at the landing of the steamer Hessie near Monk street. Work progresses rapidly and the steamer will use the new structure soon. The wharf will extend farther toward Bay street, with new piling for a complete rebuild.
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Monk Street
Hessie
Bay Street
Norwegian schooner Mars burned by German cruiser
A Copenhagen dispatch to the Exchange Telegraph reports the Norwegian schooner Mars, bound for England with pit props, was stopped and burned by a German cruiser. The crew were saved.
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London
Mars
England
Copenhagen
Exchange Telegraph Company
Olga seizure in Swedish waters questioned at inquiry
Stockholm reports witnesses at an inquiry into the capture of the Danish schooner Olga by a German trawler. Testimony indicates the Olga, en route from Halmstead to England in March, was seized while in Swedish waters.
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Stockholm
London
Olga
Halmstead
England
Meletio Fish & Oyster Co. urges shipments as demand climbs
A company letter notes heavy fish remains throughout the year and urges partners to ship all possible stock to meet spring and summer demand. It promises prompt payment on Tuesdays and Fridays and accepts arrivals on any days and in any quantities.
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Meletio Fish & Oyster Co
German note on submarine warfare seeks restraint for neutrals
Berlin reports Germany’s reply to the US note on submarine warfare. It says orders to all submarine commanders require warning before sinking merchant ships and preserving lives, and it criticizes Britain’s conduct while urging mutual observance of international law. The note accuses Britain of violating neutrality and vows to limit aggression if Britain complies. The discussion frames a broader effort to avert war and restore freedom of the seas.
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United
Ares
United States
Germany
Great Britain
Europe
All Food Prices in Switzerland Soaring
Washington reports Swiss economic strain from wartime trade blockades has driven food prices up about 70 percent and other essentials nearly as much. Tea and chocolate are unchanged while some items rise as much as 175 percent per consular advice to the Commerce Department.
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Washington
Switzerland
Little Republic
Department of Commerce
Greeks Attach Significance to Florina Occupation
In Greek Town Athens May 5 the occupation of Florina by French troops is seen as highly significant due to Florina's strategic location just 18 miles south of Monastir linking Greek and French actions in the region.
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Athens
Paris
Florina
Monastir
Mediation Sought In Rail Telegraphers Dispute
New York May 5 Efforts to settle differences between the New York Central and Nickel Plate railroads and their 65 000 telegraphers and signalmen begin now if the Railway Telegraphers executive committee consents G W W Hanger assistant commissioner of the federal mediation board awaits the committee and H B Perham head of the telegraphers union has approved the offer The offer has been accepted by New York Central officials Perham says a strike would follow mediation failure and would have been ordered if the offer had not come through
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New York
New York Central
Nickel Plate
Order of Railway Telegraphers
G. W. W. Hanger
Federal Board of Mediation and Conciliation
Cleveland
O. H. B. Perham
Telegraphers’ Union
Mr. Hangar
Hangar
Perham
Steamer Comanche Sails as Wharf Congestion Eases
The Mallory line steamer Comanche sailed for New York yesterday noon with a large general cargo. The Rio Grande departs this morning for the same port with an equally large shipment, an extra trip aimed at relieving piling freight on Mallory wharves.
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Mallory Line
New York
Rio Grande
Mallory Steamship Company
Local minister to preach at Monroe commencement sermon
Rev. L. K. Roberts of this city will preach the commencement sermon for Monroe public schools on Sunday May 14 in the new Baptist church. Superintendent W B Brady extended the invitation and Roberts acceptance was announced yesterday. Roberts formerly lived in Monroe and is regarded as a leading Baptist minister in the state.
Zeppelin Destroyed Off Schleswig Coast by British Squadron
London May 5 A German airship was destroyed by a British light cruiser squadron off the Schleswig coast according to an official government announcement.
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London
Schleswig
Bernstorff Leaves for Washington Refusing Interviews
German Ambassador Bernstorff departed for Washington while avoiding press questions. The German embassy later stated the note received today grants all U S demands, including British concessions. London reports the British government will free 38 Germans and Austrians taken from the China, a demand echoed by the United States.
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Bernstorff
New York
Washington
United States
London
China
Street Tax Collector Sets Out to Seize Evaders
Officer Jap Price begins street tax collection and has already summoned many Black residents while others evade enforcement. The dispatcher notes the public crowd and extended effort over several months to gather due payments.
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Jap Price
Price
Prominent Atlantans to Cumberland Island
Judge Nash R. Broyles of the State Court of Appeals Arnold Broyles clerk of Fulton Superior Court and Jack Stewart a prominent Atlantan travel today to Cumberland Island for a week of fishing They call Cumberland the most attractive spot in the country and praise its waters as excellent fishing drops for their annual pilgrimage.
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Nash R. Broyles
State Court of Appeals
Arnold Broyles
Superior Court of
Fulton County
Jack Stewart
Cumberland Island
Messrs. Broyles
Cumberland
Noted lecturer to speak at the Bijou in Brunswick
Rev. J. Winchester returns to Brunswick for two lectures at the Bijou theatre on May 7. The men's session at 8 p m and the ladies' session at 4 30 p m will cover a great sociological question. The talks are free with an offering to cover expenses.
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J. Winchester
Brunswick
Police Raid Sampson City Stores Seize Liquor
Savannah authorities with warrants raided 118 stores and houses across the city arresting numerous suspects and confiscating hundreds of gallons of liquor as the over 13 man force conducted early morning action at headquarters.
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Savannah
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