U S Demands Full Accounting For Lusitania Sinking
Special to The Independent reports the United States issues a note demanding strict accounting for American lives lost in the Lusitania sinking and a commitment that such an incident will not be repeated. Washington indicates readiness to face any outcome, with the note to Berlin to be cabled by nightfall after cabinet approval.
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Berlin
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Berlin warns Americans on travel to London amid Zeppelin raids
The Independent reports Germany warns American residents in Berlin against planned trips to London in the coming month. Officials say previous raids were reconnaissance and not heavily damaging, while upcoming raids are expected to be more effective. Judge Carter defends. District Attorney prosecutes the state.
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Independent
London
Berlin
England
President Wilson urges new citizens to embrace American unity
In Philadelphia a president speech to new Americans frames the United States as a living mission. He urges allegiance to humanity and liberty, warns against clashing groups, and calls for becoming true Americans while retaining dream for a better world.
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Philadelphia
United States
America
Humanity
United
Tam
Commissioners establish uniform direct grades
Elko town board adopts an ordinance to make sidewalks uniformly constructed. Builders and owners are urged to read the ordinance and follow it to eliminate ridges and valleys in front of buildings. The measure is praised as a long overdue step to improve sidewalks.
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Elko
View Board
Russia claims victory as Turkish fleet loses three ships
Petrograd May 12 A Russian official report states a major Black Sea battle with Turkey. Three Turkish ships were sunk near Soungul and officials claim a significant Russian victory.
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Petrograd
Black Sea
Soungul
London mobs attack Germans in anti German outbreaks
Special to The London reports severe anti German outbreaks. Sixty German ships were wrecked and Kaiser subjects are banding for self protection. Germans attacked when seen, police unable to control. German establishments raided and sacked with contents scattered. Germans forced into hiding.
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London
Joy Riders Leave for Salt Lake
J Bair and John Yonkers two Western Pacific workers with two young ladies took a locomotive joy ride Monday night and departed for Salt Lake City. The wreck left the engine badly damaged, track torn for about a thousand feet, yet all four occupants survived in the cab. Railroad men deem it a miracle none were thrown from the cab as the engine toppled and halted.
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HW. J. Bair
John Yonkers
Western Pacific
Salt Lake City
What America Has to Give to New Citizens
A speaker reflects on national renewal through diverse neighbors and the duties of work. He warns against family like narrowness, urges peace as healing, and praises America as an example to the world. He recalls meeting newly admitted citizens in Washington and draws strength from shared ideals.
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America
Washington
Regents decide not to abolish normal school department
The state university board of regents voted not to abolish the normal department. They affirmed its value and pledged to elevate its standing to match top U S institutions. Women from Reno and Sparks parent teachers associations presented petitions urging preservation and improvement, with Dr. Hendrick to respond in writing.
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Reno and
Sparks
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Reno
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Gilmartin
A. W. Hendrick
C. B. Henderson
Hendrick
Henderson
J. J. O'Sullivan
W. J. O'Brien
A. A. Codd
Walter Pratt
Goldfield
Trial of Lincoln assassination conspirators begins today
Fifty years ago today in 1865 the eight accused conspirators faced a military commission in a trial that ran through June 29. The proceeding marked a pivotal moment in the aftermath of President Lincoln's assassination and reflected the wartime justice measures then in effect.
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Lincoln
Silent plan to run engine on main line violates rule
A report notes a known rule against bringing any engine onto the main line. Despite this, workers planned to send an overhauled engine out on No 4 Monday night, with the affair kept discreet and silence preferred.
Constitutionality of New Law 10 to be tested
Sam Sutton was arrested yesterday for peddling goods without a license under a law passed by the last legislative session. He worked for the Toggery Store. Found guilty before Judge Castle and fined $10. The case was appealed to the district court where the law's constitutionality will be tested.
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Castle
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