Undersea Tactics Debate Sparks Nebraskan Torpedo Claim
The Nebraskan was torpedoed officials say based on Ambassador Page evidence and naval attache Towers statements. A chief engineer testified seeing a submarine shortly before the explosion as Washington weighs Germanys submarine policy and Lusitania status.
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Associated Press
Washington
Ambassador Page
State Department
John Fi. Towers
London
Towers
Liverpool
Greene
England Anxious About The Reply In Mexico Crises
President Wilson drafts a detailed statement on the Mexican situation to warn factional leaders and press for improved conditions. A contemplated ammunition embargo and possible intervention are hinted as part of the administration’s planned actions.
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Associated Press
Washington
Wilson
United States
Mexico
Duval West
Greensboro Soldier Flows to Canada Front Lines
A Greensboro man writes from St John New Brunswick that he left Greensboro January 25 and is drilling with Canadian troops preparing to join Allied forces on the continent. He expresses eagerness to fight Germans and notes many American recruits with the Canadian battery. He also claims intent to return to Greensboro after the war.
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Greensboro
Raymond Parris
St. John
New Brunswick
Baltimore
Oldountry
Glasgow
Scotland
Oan
Canada
Big Hole Found in US Submarine F-4 Sunk Off Honolulu
After locating a large hole on the side of the submarine sunk March 25, divers work to recover 21 crew members. The hull lies within 24 feet of the surface. Opinions differ on whether the breach was due to repeated contact with the seabed or an explosion.
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Honolulu
United States
New Administration Takes Over in Salisbury Monday
Salisbury May 29 The present city board will turn over government to successors Monday. Mayor Woodson notes the board’s two year finances show fiscal prudence paying off more than 16000 in inherited debts. Jitney ordinance sets license taxes and bonds. police speed checks with stop watches aim to curb speeding. South Yadkin Sunday School convention opens at First Baptist Church with Rev B T Carter delivering a sermon.
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Salisbury
Woodson
South Yadkin
First Baptist Church
B. T. Carter
Duncan patient rests well after operation in New York
New York May 29. E C Duncan of Raleigh underwent an operation by Dr John F Erdman at the Post Graduate hospital. He is reported resting easily and making rapid progress toward recovery.
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New York
E. C. Duncan
Raleigh
John F. Erdman
Post Graduate Hospital
Italian Forces Capture Ioro in Austrian Territory
Geneva May 29 Italian troops after heavy frontier fighting north of Lake Idro capture the town of Ioro and bombard Riva as they advance in Austrian territory.
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Geneva
Switzerland
Lake Idro
Ioro
Riva
Ethiope Sunk After Torpedo Attack Near Liverpool
Liverpool May 29 The Elder Dempster liner Ethiope has been torpedoed and sunk. The chief officer and 16 crewmen were rescued while the remaining crew are believed to be in lifeboats unable to reach safety.
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Associated Press
Liverpool
Elder-Dempster
Ethiope
Villa raiders strike Campus district for wheat supplies
Reports from Douglas Arizona dated May 2 describe Villa forces raiding the Campus district to seize all wheat supplies. The raid aims to create famine in Hermosillo and Cuaymas areas, leaving unarmed women and children facing starvation.
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Douglas, Ariz
Hermosillo
Cuaymas
Villa
North Carolina Floated From Alexandria Harbor
The cruiser North Carolina which grounded in the harbor of Alexandria Egypt has been floated without damage according to information received by the navy department.
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Washington
North Carolina
Alexandria
Egypt
Navy Department
Vanderbilt Estate Left to Sons of Second Wife
The bulk of Alfred G Vanderbilt's estate, valued at more than 56,000,000, is left in trust to his infant sons Alfred G Jr and George by his second wife Margaret Emerson Real Vanderbilt. William H Vanderbilt from the first marriage receives 5,000,000 in a trust and heirlooms. The widow obtains 3,000,000 plus income from 5,000,000 in trust and estates in the Adirondacks and England.
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The
Associated Press
New York
Alfred G. Vanderbilt
Lusitania
Margaret Emerson Real Vaderbilt
Alfred G. Jr
George
William H. Vanderbilt
Elsie French Vanderbilt
Adirondacks
England
American Shipping Warned to Display Neutral Markings
Washington May 20 The German government through the American embassy at Berlin warned American shipping to traverse the naval zone cautiously and display neutral markings as conspicuously as possible including night illumination.
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Associated Press
Washington
State Department
Berlin
Soil Surveys Planned for Alleghany and Davidson NC
The United States Department of Agriculture will send soil survey representatives to Alleghany and Davidson counties in North Carolina to complete mapping and examination. A similar survey is underway in Anson County. The field work is expected to take several months.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Unite State Department of Agriculture
Bureau of Soils
Alleghany
Davidson
Anson County
Georgia Peaches Early On New York Market
The Georgia peach appeared on the New York market Friday morning May 28, early by about a day from last year. The first car was rushed to the eastern market on a special Southern Railway train leaving Atlanta at midnight Wednesday.
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Atlanta
New York
Southern Railway
President Cancels Friday Cabinet Meeting Over Illness
President shows slight illness, remains in bed. Son has nearly recovered from a mild indisposition, reducing urgency for schedules as cabinet meeting is canceled today due to no pressing business.
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Associated Press
Washington
Wilson
Protection Levees Save Des Moines From Flood Threat
Des Moines, Iowa, May 29 protection levees kept the Des Moines river from a major flood as water rose with lowlands suffering. North Platte Nebraska saw floodwaters halt street traffic as the river surged.
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Associated Press
Des Moines
North Platte
Neb
Presbyterian General Assembly Concludes in Rochester
The 120th general assembly of the United States Presbyterian Church closed in Rochester on May 29 and will reconvene in Atlantic City on May 1 1916 to finish unfinished business from prior assemblies.
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Associated Press
Rochester
N. Y
120Th General Assembly
The
Presbyterian Church In the
United States
Atlantic City
Hatfield Patriarch Anse Hatfield Seriously Ill at Home
Charlestown WVa May 29 Anse Hatfield the Hatfield clan patriarch once linked to the feud with the McCoys is seriously ill at his Logan County farm. The feud ended about a dozen years ago.
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Associated Press
Charlestown
W. Va
Anse Hatfield
Hatfield
McCoy
Kentucky
West Virginia
Logan County
Ty Cobb Dominates Averages as League Leaders Shift
The report shows Ty Cobb maintains a high batting average rising from .400 and leading American League runs with 41. Philadelphia star Luderus tops NL batting at .590, followed by Clarke Cincinnati .370 and Geed Chicago .364. Pendergrast Chicago unbeaten with four wins, while Kauff Brooklyn hits .467 as Magee Brooklyn sits second.
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Associated Press
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Clarke
Cincinnati
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Conolly
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Railroad accidents decline in ICC quarterly report
Washington May 29 a decrease in railroad accidents in the final quarter of 1914 was made public today by the Interstate Commerce Commission. The report shows 2 16 persons killed and 41 030 injured. Of the killed only 78 were due to train wrecks.
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Associated Press
Washington
Interstate Commerce Commission
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