Cymric Torpedoed While Bound for Liverpool
The White Star liner Cymric, sailing from New York on April 29 with a cargo of munitions and war supplies, was torpedoed off the Irish coast on May 8. Crew counted at over one hundred. ship reportedly afloat but sinking with details scarce. Captain Beadwell in command. vessel 13,000 tons, 686 feet long, built at Belfast in 1908.
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London
New York
Liverpool
Ireland
White Star Line
Ie Cymrie
Ord
Yes
Beadwell
Cymric
Cymrie
Prssenger
English Porta
Belfast
U S Cavalry Moves South Toward Hig Bend Region
Marathon Texas May 8 Two troops of American cavalry move south toward the Hig Bend country with two more due tomorrow. Officials say the purpose is unclear including pursuit of bandits or border protection. Reports from La Jolila state indicate bandits operating on the Mexican side.
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Marathon
Tex
Newm
Hig Bend
United States
la Johuilia
Sonmerine Bemillits
Croes
Glen A
United States Accepts German Declaration of Abandonment
Washington reports that Secretary Lansing cabled Ambassador Gerard that the United States accepts Germany’s declaration of abandonment and cannot discuss any condition tying rights of neutrals to actions of other governments. Lansing says Germany has yielded to US representations and the policy will be observed if adhered to.
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Washington
Lansing
Gerard
United States
Germany
Wilson Ready to Throw Hat in Ring
President Wilson visited the circus with Mrs. Wilson on May 4 1919 and joked about throwing his hat in the ring as the crowd applauded outside the show ring.
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Wilson
Washington
Wilsen
Scircus
War updates from Verdun to Crimea amid heavy fighting
Reports from Berlin detail French losses near Hill 304 with 40 wounded and 1280 captured as German troops hold positions north of Verdun. Attacks across the Russian front near Mluka ts repelled while Turkish and Austro-Hungarian actions see mixed results in Bhulngan and Eupatoria.
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Garmanus
Berlin
Avecourt Wood
Verdun
Woevre
Thiscourt Farm
Mlukats
Bhulngan
Aalg Minor
Jury Selected to Try Bandit Carlisle for Death Penalty
After a large crowd gathered in the Cheyenne court, jurors were chosen for the Will L. Carlisle trial. Prosecutors to seek the death penalty on the charge that Carlisle unlawfully boarded a train to rob E. H. O'Brien of Ben Francisco, with authorities noting many potential jurors refused capital punishment. Baccus and Harnden, captors of the bandit, contest rewards and claim portions of the bounty.
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Bandit Will L. Carlisle
Will L. Carlisle
Union Pacific
Frank Price
Hoya
Jurge Mentzer
Obarbet Sckritaher
E. H. O’brien
Ben Francisco
O'Brien
Asue
Sam M
Thompson
Willy
Paul Humnb
Cheyenne
George Baccus
Charles Harnden
Baccus
Carlisle
Harnison
Govenor
Harnden
Washington and Mexico seek joint action against Friday raiders
U S and Mexican officials hold talks to exterminate the Glen Springs raiders. General Funston urged border troop reinforcement while Obregon cites no decision yet. Border tension rises after the Texan raid and a Mexican prisoner dies on the Mexican side.
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Washington
Mexico
U. S
Juan Amador
el Paso
Glen Springs
Tex
Obregon
General Heort
Carranza
General Scott
Scott
Funston
Wakefield resident pursues union card through carpentry
Alfred McGrath of Wakefield believes she can qualify for a union card by May 4, aiming for more strenuous pursuits. Mrs McGrath and another party plan to attempt a permanent barricade or barrier with assistance noted, though details are unclear.
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Bhorton
Alfred McGrath
Wakefield
Manon
Carpenter
Democratic Party Convention Seeks Public Welfare Referenda
Casper reports a Democratic state convention endorsing nonpartisan public welfare questions to a popular vote. Delegates praise President Wilson and Governor Kendrick, elect a temporary chairman John J. Clark and permanent officers, and nominate a Democratic U.S. senator hopeful.
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Wilson
Speinl
Casper
John (. Kendrick
Dele Biter
Ben Sheldon
Fremont
John J
Jordan
Laramie
T. S. Taliaferro
Sweetwater
S. G
Pato Sarby
Kendewe
Washington
Auvloe
Choe Erner Kendrick
Clarks
Robert Stutall
Premont
W. F. Bytely
Park
Comalione Perstary
G O P Declares For Sen Clark At State Meet
The Wyoming Republican state convention endorsed United States Senator Clarence D. Clark for reelection and pledged support to national nominees. Delegates and alternates were chosen, with platform readings delayed to avoid Democratic disclosure. remarks praised party strength and unity.
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Republican Party
United States
Clark
Wyoming
Washington
B. J. Sullivan
Blew Morn
United Btates
Clarence D. Clark
Cheyenne
Keeslon
Alex
Dwight F. Mollieter
Park
Ralph Denlo
Sheridan
John Hay
Sweetwater
Pat Sullivan
Natrowna
Curtles
Hinkle
Four More Irish Rebels Executed By England
London reports that four Irish rebels were executed by order of the English Crown. Names given include Coquellne Comert Kamaud Keot Micheel Vallan and Fo Hue icn. The article notes the rebels faced death sentences and terms of servile penalty, with mentions of trial and acquittal for others involved.
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England
Keot
Micheel Vallan
Hue Icn
Nineieoy Valere
Tee
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Mra
Democratic Party
Gsper
J. D. Clark
Gov
Kendrick
Senate
Sen. Clark
Renate Orator
Chicago
Iria Rey
Mt Today
Petelty
Coquellne Comert
Kamaud
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