War 19 Spreading All Over Europe
The report says Spain Switzerland Holland and the Scandinavian countries remain out of war while a Portugal insurrection, backed by the navy, disrupts Lisbon. Rivalry among Greece Bulgaria Roumania and Italy's stance on joining the Allies shapes Europe’s war outlook as Galicia and the Dardanelles battles unfold.
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Spain
Switzerland
Holland
Scandinavian
Europe
Portugal
Madrid
Lisbon
Manuel de Arriaga
London
St. Greece
Bulgaria
Roumania
Italy
Salandra
Rome
Galicia
Flanders
Pas de Calais
Dwardanelles
San
Jaroslau
Poland
Plock
Vistula
Priemysl
Hukowina
Roumanian
Carpathian Mountains
Preemysl
Germany May Offer to Arbitrate With America
Washington officials and European diplomats sense Germany may propose arbitration or diplomatic settlement over the submarine warfare issue. Germany might suspend attacks on merchant ships during talks while the United States renews informal proposals for unrestricted civilian food shipments to Germany.
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Washington
Gerard
Germany
United States
Bombing hits town in Raweeite England and surrounds
An air raid hit Raweeite early Sunday with about forty bombs. Three people were injured at a hotel. The Zeppelin also overflew Margate. damage details there are unavailable. Washington reports ongoing clashes in the Yaqui valley with Mexican casualties and stalled troop advances.
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Raweeete
England
Margate
Italians Clash With Austrians as War Looms
Rome reports a clash near Sogna where Italian troops repelled Austrian forces after an frontier skirmish. Italy accelerates military buildup with trains carrying troops and materiel to the Tyrol frontier. 1,700,000 soldiers are said to be mobilized. The king rejects resignations and the war cabinet remains in place, signaling Italy’s near entry into the war with the allies.
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Rome
Sogna
Tyrol
Italy
Signor Salandra
Dernburg To Leave Country Amid German Pressure
Washington reports Dr Wernhard Dernburg former German colonial secretary and unofficial German spokesman in the United States has decided to depart the country. The move eases a tense diplomatic moment as authorities weighed legal steps to curb his remarks justifying the Lusitania sinking.
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Washington
Wernhard Dernburg
United States
Germany
Dernburg
Lusitania
Dr. Dernburg
Navy Efficient Says Dewey At Atlantic Fleet Banquet
Admiral George Dewey, president of the navy’s general board for fifteen years, told Atlantic fleet officers on Saturday night that the fleet’s efficiency has steadily progressed and has never been higher than it is today.
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New York
George Dewey
General Board of the Navy
Seven Men Rob Fifty in Detroit Billiard Hall Heist
Seven highwaymen, five masked and armed, stormed Carr and Kessler billiard hall on Fort Street near the city hall just before midnight Saturday. Police say they escaped with more than $1,400 from the venue.
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Detroit
Carr & Kessler
Fort Street
Twenty Six Vessels Sunk by Russian Fleet
London report says on May 15 the Russian fleet destroyed four coal laden steamers two tugs and twenty sailing ships. The attack targeted ships in transit and coastal traffic causing heavy material losses for enemy shipping.
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London
Wilson Demands Humane Warfare in German Talks
President Wilson's note to Germany asserts submarines must not target merchant ships without violating justice and humanity. The move follows the Lusitania sinking and signals heightened US seriousness. German response is awaited amid international law debates and political tension in Washington.
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Washington
Wilson
Germany
Bryan
United States
Cherman
Marines Order to Aid Americans in Yaqui Valley
Secretary Daniels orders the cruiser New Orleans from Manzanillo to Guaymas to join Raleigh in aiding Americans attacked by Indians in Sonora. Governor Maytorena reportedly sends troops. Admiral Howard to report before inland relief is sent. Navy ships remain at the coast to evacuate endangered civilians.
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Washington
Daniela
New Orleans
Manzanillo
Guaymas
Mexico
Raleigh
Yaqui Valley
Maytorena
Sonora
Howard
Rush for Naturalization In New York After Lusitania Sinking
In New York the number of Germans applying for naturalization has risen nearly 200 percent since the Lusitania sinking, according to officials.
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New York
Officiala
Review of Fleet Held on Hudson
President Wilson reviewed the Atlantic fleet on the Hudson River and spoke at a New York luncheon. He praised the American navy as engines to promote humanity and said the United States seeks no nation's property or honor, but stands for moral principles and humanity. He paid tribute to Secretary Daniels beside him.
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New York
Wilson
Hudson River
Ameca
America
Secretary of the Navy
Daniels
Mourning Ends as Japanese Court Wedding Occurs
Princess Yasu youngest sister of the emperor weds Prince Naruhiko Higashi Kuni in Tokyo after a period of national mourning. In El Paso Texas Gen Antonio Villa and several officers were fatally shot and seven others killed amid a political dispute. In Lisbon Joao Chagas was shot while traveling by train, with possible eye injury. In London Austrian defeat in Halychina noted. In Los Angeles Wallace Louis Tray known as Happy Hogan of the Yee Jee club died of pneumonia at 32. In Prance a Zeppelin air raid occurs damaging homes and leaving two children and a woman injured.
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Tokio
Yasu
Slater
Naruhiko Higashi Kuni
Jarcks
el Paso
Texas
Antonio Villa
Villa
Low Angeles
Wallace Louis Tray
Happy Hogan
Yee Jee
Pacific Coast
Teasue
Pneeumonia
Happy Shogan
Rain Damages Fruit in Sacramento Area
A late rain event in Sacramento and northern regions caused about half a million dollars in fruit losses. The damage impacted orchards and associated growers, with officials assessing impact across multiple counties.
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Sacramento
Cal
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