Why President Wilson Upholds International Law
Special Dispatch outlines President Wilson and his cabinet insisting that the United States must uphold long standing international law on naval warfare. They argue ships must not be sunk without warning and passengers must be spared, a rule accepted by civilized nations and navies including Germany. The article asserts no single nation can unilaterally change these laws.
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California Republicans Pick Delegates For Chicago Convention
A group of California Republicans met in San Francisco and agreed to select and support a slate of delegates to the Republican National Convention in Chicago on June 7, three hours before the state committee planned to convene.
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San Francisco
Cali
California
Chicago
Russians Capture Kermanahah After Three Day Battle
Delayed dispatches report Russian forces have seized the Persian city of Kermanahah after a three days' battle. Russians plan to advance toward Mesopotamia and link with British forces at Kat-ol-Amara, about 140 miles away. Turkish troops in Armenia are said to have been driven back to within nine miles of Bitlis after several days of fighting.
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Mesopotamia
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Socialists to Ask Asquith What Allies Hope to Gain
Philip Snowvell, Socialist MP for Blackburn, says he will ask Premier Asquith on Tuesday whether Britain learned from all Allied nations before the peace deal what their aims were in the war, and what guarantees territorial concessions and trade opportunities they expected.
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London
Philip Snowvell
House of Commons
Blackburn
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Uncle Sam Stands By Kaiser's Law on Warship Conversions
The article notes Germany's insistence that converted merchant ships become warships under direct government control with war crews. It cites a 1907 Hague framework proposed by Emperor William and approved by German delegates, defining duties and discipline for armed merchant vessels.
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President Wilson Links War Policy to International Law
The article argues that the U S must uphold international law in the war to prevent global anarchy. It explains that ships at war must order enemy merchants to halt, transfer control to an officer, ensure crew safety, and then dispose of the vessel. It cites government instructions as proof of lawful conduct at sea.
Unknown Air Incident Near Docks Sparks Alarms
A report describes an alarm at dawn as a foreign air vehicle loomed near the docks. The craft reportedly flew at about 3090 feet and caused tensions among local guardians and workers.
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En Gero
Baliaa
Missing plants spotted near St Louis River and Washburn
Fragmentary notes report a new plant at Misnesote Steel voukyany on the St Louis river and an Anseroplape sighting away from the Du Ponk powder plant at Washburn.
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Missing Person Notice Fragment From 924 Bax
Fragmentary notice cites F G Bax 924 reference as required. No clear names, dates, or locations beyond a street address fragment. Further readable details are unavailable in the excerpt.
Armor and rights of armed merchant ships in naval law
The article surveys historical prize and naval regulations from NS8 to Germany and Russia, noting procedures before destroying vessels and removing crew. It cites US naval law and Marshall’s decision affirming armed merchant ships as nonwarfare, legally permissible for civilians aboard.
Congress Stands Aside Over Allied Submarine Pact
The state department reported only one ally sent a reply while others remained silent. Secretary Layeing said there was no difference of opinion among governments on the submarine negotiations. The German and Austrian memoranda were read as signaling a departure from international law principles due to changed conditions.
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Cook Hanged for Murder in Denver Saloon Case
Oscar Cook was executed by hanging at Colorado State Penitentiary for the 1912 Denver saloon murders of Patrolman William J. McPherson and Andrew Lloyd in Val Verde. Co-defendant Slewald remains imprisoned for life. Steward received fifteen years and testified against Cook.
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Onear Cook
Colorado Penitentiary
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Denver
Oscar Cook
Edward Steward
Wiliam J. McPherson
Andrew Lloyd
Val Verde
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Supreme Court
Eupersedeas
Ice gorge threatens Des Moines as dynamite used
Des Moines Iowa February 26 police with fifty pounds of dynamite began blowing up ice above Center Street dam after a report that a mammoth ice gorge ten miles upstream had broken and was coming downstream. Officials aim to clear a channel to prevent a ram and property damage. Warnings were sent to tow land residents.
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Anurie Uric Acid Remedy Promoted by Dr Pierce
A letter to the editor extols Dr. Pierce of Buffalo NS and his Anuric tablets for backache swelling of limbs and urinary symptoms. The writer claims quick relief after one dose and urges readers to obtain a sample by sending ten cents to the doctor.
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the Invalids’ Hotel
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Moonshine Seizures Reported by Internal Revenue
Commissioner of Internal Revenue says 810608 gallons of moonshine liquor were confiscated last year. Of these, 1682 gallons were seized in Alabama and other dry states, 907000 gallons in wet states led by New York with 1307 more than any fully dry state.
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Oklahoma
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Cummins Endorses National Prohibition Aims
A Chicago Washington correspondent notes Senator Albert Baird Cummins of Iowa now supports abolishing the saloon. He says thirty years ago prohibition was impractical but sentiment has grown to favor a nationwide ban, making him a presidential possibility who publicly backs national prohibition. The piece warns against liquor advertising as prohibition moves forward.
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Iowa
United States
Washington
Chicago
Albert Baird Cummins
United States Senate
Boose
Censorship Cuts Liquor Ads in Dry States
Portland newsdealer shows a censored weekly with liquor ads cut out to comply with a new law. Editors plan separate editions of magazines for dry states to avoid ad removals and satisfy regulations.
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Poplar Weekly
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