Lusitania Submarine Warning and German Response
British Admiralty warned Lusitania of hostile submarines off Ireland and directed course by wireless. Captain Larner testified he had been warned that Germans would attempt to torpedo the ship. Germany reiterates English blockade as cause, claims cargo included contraband war materiel, says Germany bears no sole responsibility. Death toll rises with 700+ survivors. burial of 414 bodies reported. questions remain on lifeboat launches and neutrals at the Hague conference.
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Lusitania
Ireland
House of Commons
Larner
United Dress
Rlin
United States
Imte Department
Washington
Germany
America
Geromagy
Ingtish
Lusitesta
Iran
Lusitania Condon
Lusitia
Abel
Admiralty
Conmens Turday
Queenstown
Old Kinsale
New York
Liverpool
London
Asquith
Pellerti Guilty of Mission Manslaughter Verdict
The jury found Pellerti guilty of voluntary manslaughter in the death of his wife. The verdict suggested a compromise with some jurors favoring acquittal. Pellerti testified he did not strangle his wife, and prosecutors argued otherwise amid testimony of the romance and alleged cruelty.
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Tess Jake Vellerti
Peiletti
Shooting through window leads to arraignments and fines
At the hearing before Squire Charpening Saturday evening Hecker Strausbaugh and brother Sheridan were arraigned for assault and battery with Hecker dismissed for lack of evidence. Sheridan and Jack Collins were each fined $4 for fighting in the borough. The Freshman baseball team defeated the Juniors 5 to 4 in a closely contested Friday game, improving their season record with only one defeat.
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Squire Charpening
Six People Drown at Cleveland Ship Sunk at Breakwater
At Cleveland on May daybreak the Sam Turker Junior struck the breakwater and sank near East 70th street. Six people were drowned and six rescued as salvage operations began and authorities investigated the incident.
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Cleveland
German Airships Attack Unfortified English Towns
German airships strike unfortified English towns near Sheerness and South End. Eight buildings fixed at South End. The report notes damage across Cow and Leigh-on-Sea and other coastal areas near the Tyne region.
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Sheerness
South End
Eni
Cow
Leigh-on-Sea
Tyne
Mrs. Florenc Corman Acquitted of Murder
Mineola New York May 10 A verdict of acquittal was returned after a short deliberation on the murder charge of Mrs Louise Bailey in Freeport. The jury reached verdict on the first ballot at 5 32 p m and Mrs Corman showed relief and greeted the jurors after the ruling with her husband at their Freeport home.
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Mineola
California Senators Urge The President to Act
California lawmakers in both the senate and assembly introduced resolutions on May 10 urging President Wilson to express public opinion on the Lusitania sinking. The measure states the legislature will support any action he deems warranted and urges immediate steps to boost naval strength to protect national honor and citizens.
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Sacramento
Cal
California Senate and Assembly
Wilson
Curwensville to Build New Catholic Church on Walnut Street
Father P A Lynch of Curwensville arrived Saturday to finalize plans for a new Catholic church. The veneered brick structure will measure 36 by 72 feet and enhance Walnut street, while the old church property is slated for sale and potential conversion into a dwelling.
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P. A. Lynch
Curwensville
Walnut Street
President Wilson Faces Action Over Lusitania Sinking
Washington May 10 President Wilson spent the day in gloomy solitude considering how to respond to Germany for the Lusitania disaster. Officials say he aims to demand an end to attacks on American lives or risk declaring Germany an outlaw of nations. The administration, without a clear policy, debates strategic steps and awaits Germany’s report through Ambassador Gerard.
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Washington, D. C
Wilson
Germany
White House
United States
Gerard
Berlin
Lusitania
Bryan
Unites
Wwe
Brady Township Barn Destruction Sparks Fire Probe
The Murphy barn near Luthersburg burned midnight last night, destroying a team valued at 500, five cattle, grain, hay, and all contents. Loss reaches about 3000 with 600 insured. Suspected incendiaries were seen in the area. Murphy away in Clearfield serving as juror.
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P. W. Murphy
Luthersburg
Harges
Murphy
Clearfield
Motorcycle Hits Car On Second Street Bridge
Clerk Shipley narrowly escaped death when his motorcycle collided with A. O. Sommerville's car at the west end of the Second Street bridge. The rider, going about 40 mph due to one speed, was thrown several feet. he suffered a broken right leg above the knee and was taken to the hospital. The Sommerville chauffeur stopped abruptly but could not prevent the crash. no blame attaches to Sommerville.
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Shipley
A. O. Sommerville
River Street
Nichols
Mr. Sommerville
Bargers Restaurant
Sommerville Schauffeur
Sommerville
Four Dead In Fire at Pittsburg City
Four people died in a blaze at a Pittsburg site after a fire broke out near Wylie Avenue. Authorities report an archer hos Italian board may have influenced the incident. Further details unavailable.
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Pittsburg
Pitteberg
Dead Archer
Grand Jury Recommends Court Room Overhaul and Bridge Additions
The May term grand jury filed its report indicting 24 true bills and 4 ignored. It praised the county jail and home, urged adopting bakery plans, and recommended major court room changes including removing a ventilating blueprint, enlarging jury boxes, adding a stair to the lobby, and refurbishing upstairs for fittings. It also called for reinforced concrete bridges in Pike town and Glen Hayes areas and noted a broader county road bridge initiative.
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Court Home
Glen Haye
Heutzgate
Pike Townon
Pisee
Lusitania Tragedy Hurts Women and Children at Sea
London reports the Lusitania torpedo strike caused a rapid list and flooding. Survivors describe women and children crowding decks as fumes and seawater filled passages. Lifeboats on the port side failed. starboard boats saved only a fraction. Dozens of mothers leapt with children, many perished, while crews fought to save as many as possible in minutes.
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London
Lusitania
Queenstown
Botton
Grand jury rejects Beaver Run bridge plan and endorses repairs
A grand jury recommends reinforcing the Iron Bridge and removing planks while ignoring the Ceon Art bridge. It notes the Beaver Run creek structure on McAteer Street is not pursued and thanks District Attorney Welch, county commissioners, and grand jury officers for courtesies.
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Ceonart
Beaver Run Creek
Houtatale
McAteer Street
J. Kachelaies
W. W. Woodside
Tudge Bell
Welch
Tipatafl Austin Haney
Rachelmiew
Woodside
Grand Jury
Rumor Circulates of President Wilson Being Shot
A wild rumor circulated today claiming President Wilson had been shot. Hundreds sent messages to the White House and State Department, but Wilson is reported safe and in the White House.
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Washington
White House
State Department
Wilson
Elk Hose Company Stage Show Attracts Neat Sum
The Elk Hose company held a driving park exhibition featuring F. B. Franka performing feats of strength such as throwing an 1100 pound bull and lifting heavy wheels and axles. A 7 to 5 win by the hose team over Woodland complemented the event, drawing a large crowd and a neat sum for the Progress to praise public support.
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Elk Hose Company
F. 8
Franka
Cole
Hose Company
Woodland
Italian Newspapers Rally for War Against Austria
Italian presses shift from lukewarm to eager for war after the Lusitania sinking. Reports say Austrian tensions rise as Italy nears severing negotiations at midnight. The pope condemns the atrocity and pleads for avoidance of another such incident as Giornale d'Italia notes the premeditation and broad casualty toll.
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United Pri Stone
Lusitania
Austria
Italy
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