Norway Faces Open Rift With Germany Over Sinkings
German submarines sank three Norwegian steamers Baldin Laila and America in the North Sea straining Norway Germany relations toward rupture. Laila crew rescued by steamer Anna. Baldwin crew landed at Leith after nine shots. America sunk, 39 men rescued by Norwegian mail boat Sterling and brought to Newcastle.
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London
Norway
Germany
Baldwin
North Sea
Anna
Leith
America
Sterling
Newcastle
Washington Will Defer Action Pending Investigation
The United States will defer diplomatic representations and policy until an official investigation confirms damages from the Gulflight sinking off the Scilly islands. American Consul Stephens reports the vessel was torpedoed, the captain died of heart failure, and two crew members drowned.
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Washington
Gulflight
English Channel
United States
Stephens
Plymouth
England
Scilly Islands
Germans Claim Success in Western Galicia Front
Berlin and Vienna say the German Austrian army shattered the Russian center in west Galicia, capturing about a thousand Russians. They claim Germans push toward northwest Xpres and St Hallen while noting British and French gains are not claimed. Submarine losses hit neutral ships, with Norway badly affected.
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London
Berlin
Vienna
Galicia
Dunajec
Vistula
Poland
Przemsy
England
France
Flanders
Ypres
St. Hallen
Balthe Province
Norway
Cudahy will divsts estate to widow and four children
The Chicago will of John Cudahy filed for probate leaves the entire estate to his widow and four children. Estimated at 1.5 million dollars, most property goes to a seven year trust. John R. Cudahy of Chicago receives his share later with income paid quarterly until then. The will restricts him from accessing principal or income.
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Chicago
John Cudahy
Tentator
John R. Cudahy
John
Less Deaths With Cessation High Life
Petrograd April 27 A P dispatch notes a sharp drop in deaths among insured Russians. F M Corse, manager of an American insurer, credits part of the decline to the end of the night life in big cities. He cites 100 deaths among 885 000 insured in December February versus 141 of 37 000 insured previously.
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Petrograd
Associated Press
FP. M. Corse
Corse
Altho
Russia
Navy Secretary Daniels endorses 14 inch gun over 16 inch
Secretary Daniels issued a statement asserting the bureau of ordnance has developed a 14 inch gun that outperforms rivals by range accuracy and impact. He notes the Pennsylvania would need fewer 16 inch guns than current 14 inch armament, and argues the Navy would sacrifice gun numbers if 16 inch calibres were adopted.
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Great Britain
Daniels
Bureau of Ordnance
United States
Pennsylvania
Navy Department
Baa
Seecretary
Secretary Bryan to demand explanation from Germany
Washington May 3 Secretary Bryan said he would instruct Ambassador Gerard to demand a full explanation from the German government over the sinking of the American ship Saltebe by a German submarine. The action follows discussions of the incident and its implications for U S German relations.
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Washington
Bryan Wono
Ambssendor Gerard
Saltebe
Gerwan
Free Trip Nominations Close Soon in Wyoming
Eight Wyoming women will win a paid trip to the Panama Pacific Exposition leaving Cheyenne on July 24. State Leader will cover all expenses. nominations are open to all state residents and subscribers, with a final list soon and a cutoff after which no new nominations are accepted.
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Wyoming
Cheyenne
Wittiecife
Ndmineem
French Fall in Front of Trenches After Failed Charge
A photo records French troops dead in front of German trenches after a doomed assault in northern France. Soldiers who escaped found refuge in the front trench. many perished before reaching protection as the firing subsided.
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France
Lawson Declared Guilty of First Degree Murder in Colorado
John R. Lawson labor leader was found guilty of murder in the first degree by a Trinidad district court jury. The punishment was life imprisonment in Canon City. The trial followed years of clashes in the 1915 Ludlow coal miners strike, with Nimmo killed amid deputies and strikers. Lawson, a United Mine Workers official for district 15, claimed the labor cause as the fight’s core. The case stemmed from the Ludlow battle and the tent colony leadership during the strike.
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Trinidad
Colo
John R. Lawson
Canon City
Lawson
Associated Press
Labor
John Nimmo
Las Animas County
Ludlow
United Mine Workers of America
Colorado
United States
Hastings
Delagua
Tabasco
Governor FE
Nimmo
K. BE. Linderfelt
Linderfelt
James 5. Grisham
Lambs
Las Aulman County
J. C. Rosebrough
M. Porkes
Qrover Hall
Ff. P. Brown
Lloyd Bloon
B. FP
Patterson
Homer Canterbury
William Crib
Jobo
Two Die In Storm At Sioux City And Missouri
A severe storm wrecked Sioux City and nearby towns causing two deaths James Dunning 27 Parker 31 and Lars Friese 71. Dunning was struck by a Northwestern train while crossing tracks in heavy rain Friese drowned in floodwaters. Property damage included fruit trees damaged by hail plate glass shattered and extensive flood losses in Missouri and adjacent areas.
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Sioux City
Iowa
James Dunning
Parker
Northwestern
Lars Friese
Ulla County
Bronx City
Louvis
Mimouri
Etrocta
Pitcher from Chicago Ausr team diagnosed with eripipes in Los Anobles
The article notes a Chicago American League pitcher's deteriorating condition during spring training in Los Angeles. His physician diagnosed the illness as eriipes and his performance or status is described as delirious.
Australian Wool Cars Pass Through Wyoming Trade Route
A shipment of 58 Australian wool cars moved through Hoch Byrimgy, Wyoming this week amid a wool price around 4,040,406. The first train carried 32 cars and the second 27 cars, totaling the 58 cars in the contingency.
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Rock Springs
Denver Boosters' Rival Road Trip Ends in Return Home
Core group of Lincoln Highway boosters left Denver for Hig Springs Nebraska to set a record run. Poor road conditions forced a return via Sidney and Cheyenne with a long stop at Big Springs leaving Colombe mud and damaged plans.
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Denver
Cheyenne
Lincoln Highway
Hig Springs
Neby
Burne
Suhenes
Mice and Men Gang
Big Springs
Julestiry
Sidney
Nebetka
Wade
Cara
Mig Springs
Obhica
Weneer
Railroad man kills himself in Springfield
A railroad employee assigned to the state labor bureau at Springfield shot himself and was found dead with a pistol wound. The incident occurred after an employment office report, as authorities investigate a possible case involving misappropriated funds. The deceased was identified as Charles Kens, a supervisor, with accompanying officials noting a separate alleged embezzlement case tied to H. Hart.
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Springfield
State Tree
Barea
Wiley
Charles Te
Kens
Katy
Patrios H. Hart
State Bureau of Labor
Aimiiotivs
Idari
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Vpea
Dee Bourl
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