President's message to Berlin by American envoy excerpt
Washington May 4 1918 the text of the communication to Germany was delivered to Berlin officials outlining U S concerns over German acts violating neutral rights. It cites the Lusitania sinking and other attacks, urging a mutual understanding to avoid further harm to American citizens and shipping.
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Warning and German policy clash over neutral rights
A mixed column of U S and Allied news describes a formal warning from the imperial German government to the United States over neutral rights, alongside reports on Windhoek’s tentative agreement resolving a Western Africa strike, rising anti German outbreaks, and coal export controls.
British Boats and Submarine Victory in Dardanelles Fight
London reports Churchill announced the British battleship Goliath sunk near the straits with over 500 lives lost. British submarine E14 penetrated the Dardanelles into the Sea of Marmora sinking two Turkish gunboats and a transport. K4 sighted two gunboats and a large transport. several ships damaged in the ongoing campaign.
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Darnell Found Guilty in Mann Act Trial
Milwaukee May 15 The jury returned a verdict that Rev James Morrison Darnell is guilty of violating the Mann Act by transporting Ruth Roper from Owatonma Minnesota to Kenosha Wisconsin for immoral purposes He faces ten years in prison and a $10000 fine The trial covered eight counts split into two groups with the defense moving for a new trial The finding was read before Judge Geiger at 3 55 p m.
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Roosevelt Boss Claim Sparks $50,000 Suit
Courthouss Syracuse May 48 Colonel Theodore Roosevelt and Senator William Barnes are central in Barnes’ $50,000 rebuttal against Roosevelt, alleging Roosevelt was the Empire State GOP boss. Barnes cites Roosevelt’s influence on the 1910 New York convention which nominated Hughes after Roosevelt urged his nomination.
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Greatest Battle as French Advance Near Arras
French forces push north of Arras in the spring Allied drive, seizing 200 German troops at Neuville St Vaast and expanding footholds near Carency, cutting German links to Allain. Paris and London report French gains while Germans acknowledge some territory lost and 4,000 prisoners captured since Sunday. Belgians push toward the Yser as strategic stakes rise around Olse and Alsne.
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Life terms for murder near Wrightsville in 1914 case
May 12 reports from Little Rock say W R Fisher Ashley Ward and Andrew Holmes White were sentenced to life imprisonment for the murder of Angu s Neely near Wrightsville on December 15, 1914. Circumstantial evidence and robbery motive noted. Also: Brooklyn’s oldest man Joseph Delong dies at 102. Kilbane defeats Coogan in Chicago boxing. P J Fitzpatrick found dead in Chicago room, suicide suspected.
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Denounced preacher on trial for Mann Act violations
Milwaukee on May 13. Attorney Henry P. Schmidt argued for acquittal of James Morrison Darnell the former Kenosha preacher. Government rested after Mrs Anna Vaughn testified about Doris, his former wife. Defense witness Mrs Soper said Ruth received $65 to leave Owatonna for Kenosha with Darnell. Jury expected to hear verdict today.
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Death claims D M Parry prominent manufacturing leader
Indianapolis May 18 David M Parry sixty three former president of the National Manufacturers Association and long a figure in disputes between organized manufacturers and organized labor died at his home Golden Hill. Mill strike to end Fall River May 13 workers at Fall River Iron Works voted to accept settlement terms. Find three brothers dead Minneapolis May 15 triple murder on a Lowry Minnesota farm. John Stren and Amund Mittunes were clubbed to death. Danish Samer sunk London May 15 a lugger with eighteen men from the Danish steamer Lillian Drost arrived after being sunk by a mine. Villa reports victory Washington May 14 General Obregon left wing won battles at Guijo and Santa Ana between Leon and Romita. Queen to British mediation London May 14 Chinese newspaper claims Britain mediated Japan's ultimatum. France's wheat supply Paris May 12 French government estimates 6,100,000 bushels on hand with 4,000,000 bushels contracted abroad mainly to the United States. Not afraid of submarines New York May 12 White Star line reports only two of forty booked on Cymric canceled reservations.
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Premier Asquith Hints Camps For Allens In Commons
London May 14 rioting follows Lusitania sinking as Germans in England face attacks on shops and homes. Police strained. some shops burned. many rioters punished. Asquith signals government will intern aliens in concentration camps to curb crime and safeguard the country.
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Germans Take 143 500 Russians in Galicia Advance
Berlin reported that in recent fighting in Galicia and Russian Poland 143,500 Russians were captured. The Germans and Austrians also took 69 cannons and 255 machine guns, as their forces push east toward Przemysl. Some western front gains are noted, but Allies made headway elsewhere.
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F-4 Still On Sea's Floor Amid Salvage Efforts
Washington reports ongoing difficulties in recovering the sunken submarine F4. Admiral Moore's team at Honolulu notes the diver’s line snag on the port diving rudder and plans to move the forward line aft to create a fulcrum for raising the stern.
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Ines
No Cruise for U S Fleet Across Panama Canal
Secretary of the Navy Daniels indicated the Atlantic fleet would not pass through the Panama canal this year. He withheld discussion of a Pacific cruise until a definite decision. Coal logistics were noted as a serious constraint.
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Wilson Addresses 4000 Naturalized Americans in Peace Message
President Wilson spoke to a 4000 strong naturalized American audience in Philadelphia on May 12. He signaled the U S policy after the Lusitania loss, urging peace while appealing to Germany to acknowledge the tragedy. He stressed unity beyond birth nation and loyalty to the United States, amid cheers and flags.
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Review Plans Not Changed Washington May 13
Secretary Daniels said the New York naval review and Narragansett maneuvers will proceed as scheduled. He does not expect changes to the review or war game plans, and expects President Wilson to travel to New York by water aboard the Mayflower. The Lusitania incident will not affect the maneuvers.
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Air raid on Paris fails as patrol drives off Zeppelin
Paris reports a Zeppelin raid attempt defeated Tuesday night by aerial patrols. The airship approached from the northeast after seven p m, was sighted near Dammartin ten miles northeast, chased by aeroplane scouts, and forced to alter course before retreating toward its own lines.
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Turkish claim on submarine loss disputed by admiralty
London May 13 The admiralty reports no confirmation of the Turkish statement that the Australian submarine AE2 was sunk at the entrance of the Sea of Marmora and that its crew of three officers and twenty nine men were taken prisoner.
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Wage peace under old law in spring echoes Ohio debate
Western seaplane News Service reports Coal Miners' Union urging Gov. Willis to veto a bill by Senator Gallagher to keep the Green antiscreen law optional. If kept, wage scales could be settled next spring for a two year period starting April 1916, according to union leaders International President John P. White and International Secretary William Green.
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Riggs Bank Case Delayed Hearing Postponed
Washington May 13 Hearing of the Riggs National bank suit against Secretary Mc Adoo Comptroller Williams and United States Treasurer Burke was postponed till next Monday at the government's request. Detroit Car Men on Strike May 15 Three thousand motormen and conductors of Detroit United Railways are on strike after discharge and failure to reinstate a worker. Doctor Weinburg Sentenced May 15 Louis P Weinburg of Ligonier Ind convicted of white slat tery is ordered to sixty days in the house of Correction and $500 fine. Won't Free Dynamiter May 13 Werner Horn petition denied Judge Morton ruling the attempted bridge destruction at Vanceboro Me not an act of war.
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British Parliament Grows More Elderly in a War Year
The House of Commons and Lords show record age with about two hundred MPs serving with forces or abroad and nearly one hundred fifty peers accompanying them. The elder members have extended their influence as Prime Minister Asquith has three sons serving, signaling a wartime family involvement.
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