German reply to American ultimatum decoded for Wilson
Washington reports the German note to the United States has been decoded and presented to President Wilson at 10 am. Officials expect no immediate announcement as discussions with Secretary Lansing proceed, with cautious assessment of potential impact on peace efforts and U S diplomacy.
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International News Service
Washington
Wilson
Clerl
State Department
Lansing
White House
Congress
Germany
England
United States
Europe
Berlin May 6 Brief Comment From the Press
Berlin papers offer a concise reaction to ongoing developments dated May 6. Editors weigh political implications, noting cautious optimism amid diplomatic talks and domestic pressures. Detailed opinions vary by outlet.
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International News Service
Berlin
Paris Reports Fleets and Forward Battles North of Hill 304
Paris reports the French evacuated positions north of Hill 304 as German assaults west of the hill were repulsed by bayonet action. The German bombardment east of the Meuse and shelling west of the river intensified, with Cumieres Dead Man's Hill and Vaux experiences described as highly severe. The abandonment of trenches north of Hill 304 followed heavy German artillery fire on the crown prince’s birthday.
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International News Service
Paris
French War Office
Meuse
Teutons
War Office
Cumieres
Dead Man's Hill
Vaux
Germans claim success near Armentieres and Lille
Berlin reports German forces captured many prisoners and two machine guns south of Armentieres after successful attacks. British efforts near Givenchy were repulsed while heavy fighting and renewed assaults continued north and west of Lille with Liévin and Lille as apparent aims.
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Berlin
Armentieres
War Office
Givenchy
Lille
France
Liens
British Free 38 Civilians Captured From American Ship
The state department announced from London that Britain ordered the release of 38 civilians seized from the American steamship China near Shanghai. Ambassador Page reported the official decision and the release timeline.
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International News Service
Washington
State Department
Ambassador Page
London
China
Shanghai
Tot Picks Up Venomous Snake Unharmed By Pet Reptile
Raymond Shrygley a 3 year old son of D D Shrygley 617 Seventh Avenue West picked up a deadly moccasin snake and carried it home to show his mother The snake was later found on the sidewalk sunning itself and did not attack the child The incident sparked local discussion on humane treatment of wildlife.
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Raymond Shrygley
D. D. Shrygley
Seventh Avenue
West
Black men arrested on train riding charge
Will Harris and Robert E. Lee were arrested last night by deputy sheriffs of Sheriff Forman in the local yards and lodged in jail on charges of train riding.
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Will Harris
Robert E. Lee
Forman
Jatt
Zeppelin L-9 Damaged by British Warship Fire
The German Zeppelin L-9, a large modern airship, has been badly damaged by fire from British warships near Amsterdam on May 6. The incident highlights ongoing aerial warfare as the Zeppelin fleet faces destruction and retreat.
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Amsterdam
Callahan Edges Almon in Tight Alabama District Race
W W Callahan gains support across Limestone Morgan Madison and Colbert counties while Lauderdale may swing to his side as Almon fights to defend a divided district. Callahan plans a Monday night address on Second Avenue Decatur to rally voters amid a close campaign with lingering Muscle Shoals and postmaster controversy.
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Second Avenue
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Colbert
Lauderdale
Almon
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Bhat
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Judge Almon
Limestone County
Robt. M. Rawls
Alabama Courier
Athens
Rawls
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House
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Tri-Cities
Congress
Eight Irish Rebels Executed by British
Dublin reports the execution of John McBride the eighth rebel chief shot by a firing squad after a treason conviction. Two co defendants had their sentences commuted to life imprisonment. US Consul Adams seeks clemency for American James M Sullivan tied to the Sinn Fein uprising and may secure his release today.
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John McBride
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Thos. Hunter
Wm. Cosgrave
United States
Adams
James M. Sullivan
Sullivan
Troup Out After Serious Illness
After two weeks of illness Lovick P. Troup with pro bate judge candidacy in Morgan county resumed campaigning. He traveled by train to Bar selle and said friends supported his interests during illness as candidates for county and district offices mobilized at Hartselle for a day of wire pulling and fence fixing with Hon. W. W. Callahan among attendees.
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Decaturs Daily
Florence Herald
Judge Almon
Sheffield Standard
Frank Julian
Limestone Democrat
Athens Hustler
Athens
Morgan County
Bate
Troup
Barselle
Hartselle
W. W. Callahan
Congress
Russians Capture Outer Defenses of Erzigan Fortress
Petrograd dispatches report Russian troops have seized the outer defenses of Erzigan fortress 80 miles west of Erzerum and are slowly enveloping the stronghold. Turkish forces offer fierce resistance east of Erzigan and have suffered heavy losses.
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International
Petrograd
Erzigan
Erzerum
Tiflis
Forty Two Villa Men Die in Major Battle
A report from the field states forty two Villa men were killed in a large battle with the U.S. Army under Howze. About 250 soldiers of the Eleventh Dayiv alry conducted a surprise against Villa bandits during the engagement.
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Villa
U6. Army
Howze
Eleventh Dayviv Alry
Villa Bandits
Official Ballot Published In Decatur Election Preview
The Decatur electorate gears up for the Eighth Congressional District nomination and Morgan County probate judge race as 85 candidates remain. Probate Judge Wm E Skegegs and Sheriff Forman oversee preparations with ballots and boxes distributed. the three foot long ballot details voting rules and first and second choice columns. Major Howze’s 250 cavalry column defeated Villistas near Ojo Azul with 42 bandits killed. Pershing confirms no American casualties.
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International News Service
San Antonio
Columbus
Howze
Eleventh Cavalry
Dominguez
Acosta
Ojo Azulee
Pershing
Col. Dodd
Seventh Cavalry
Temechio
Uneasy US Mexico policy as Villa pursuit lingers
Washington reports two Mexican concerns persist. Carranza resists Scott Obregon pact and demands more concessions while Carranza’s vanity and stubbornness linger. Funston HQ says Pershing’s forces again locate Villa as attacks on US troops continue north of Parral.
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Washington
Carranza
Wilson
Villa
State Department
Border tensions rise after Obregon pact and U S troop stay
El Paso reports mounting anti American sentiment in northern Mexico amid Obregon agreement tensions. General Luis Herrera allegedly led attacks on American forces northeast of Parral as Villa's hiding place is said found. Carranza replies awaited as protocol signing nears final actions.
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International News Service
el Paso
Mexico
United States
Luis Herrera
Obregon
Parrat
Villa
Carranza
Juarez
Gen Funston Reports Villistas Losses in 36 Mile Night Pursuit
Gen Funston reports to the war department that 42 Villistas were killed with many wounded in action between Col Howse’s forces and Villistas. Fifty-five horses were captured and five Carranzistas rescued after the night pursuit covering 36 miles. The bandits were surprised as about 140 Villistas were thought to be in the group.
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International News Service
Washington
Funston
War Department
Col. Howse
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