Hebron bottle and craft trade noted in ancient city
An item on Hebron in Palestine famed for water bottles and tanning, describing crafts and lengthy processing from skins to bottles, plus the distribution of these wares across Egypt and the Levant. Includes notes on European tastes, British habits, and various global curiosities and historical snippets.
Allies Begin Offensive On Big Scale In France
London reports a major Anglo French offensive widening in Flanders and northern France. British and German positions shift as lines advance near Arras and Ypres, with heavy losses on both sides. Turkish losses at Gallipoli cited as prompting reinforcement moves from Smyrna.
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Teutonic Losses Tar 100000 Claimed in Carpathians Action
Petrograd reports via London that Austro German advances near Nowy Sandec Stryszczow and Breczow threatened Praemysl before Russian forces regrouped. Officials say German Austrian losses may exceed 100000 as they pressed a 16 mile front with heavy attacks while Russians retreated in good order, destroying roads and saving stores.
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German Army Report on Western Front Actions
Berlin reports in the western theater of hostilities that enemy air raids on Bruges caused no military damage. Our forces captured a key hill. Dunkirk was bombarded. an enemy fighter was shot down east of Dixmude. French trenches between Careney and Neuville near Arras are now in our hands, while enemy attempts to break our lines yesterday failed.
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Ripper Suspect Held in New York After Slayings
New York May 11 Frank Puzia eight year old tailor was arrested by detectives probing the so called Tippler murders in which six year old Cohn and five year old Charles Murray were victims Held without bail for further examination and charged with attacking Helen Manning aged twelve in a hallway of a brownstone last Sunday Fear of the man who slew the boy girl has spread to surrounding areas and is being investigated as a possible link to the case
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Frank Puzia
Cohn
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Buses from all Tes to open southern Cuba season
Buses from Tes arrive as the southern states begin the northern Cuba convention season. Readable fragments indicate transport and regional gathering plans.
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Baptist Convention
French War Office Reports Front Changes Near Arras
Paris May 1 The French war office released an update on the war’s progress noting gains north of Arras were maintained except near Loos where a night counterattack recaptured part of the terrain taken at daybreak. The western front saw artillery engagements yesterday.
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War Office
Arras
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Mine explosion near Lemnos kills five in Aegean
Paris reports a floating mine blew up at Amyssios near Moudros on Lemnos, killing five. With many mines drifting from the Dardanelles, Greek authorities warn navigators. A reliable source says Turkish troops in Syria have been ordered to Gallipoli as losses mount.
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Former Day Laborer Now Worth 40000 Through Estate Settlement
W H Craig of Adel formerly a day laborer became heir to 40000 in a federal court settlement. He had earlier accepted 1000 thinking his father’s half‑million dollars was not known. He alleges deception by his half brother. A new agreement provides 4000 in cash and land valued at 35000.
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W. H. Craig
Adel
Craig
West Virginia
Old Bonds Found And Court House To Be Built
Seward Nebraska May 13 The court house and jail bonds missing for nine years were recovered yesterday from a vault of the First National Bank. An agreement with Mrs Lewis Moffitt had set aside 15000 in county bonds for the court house project, with trustees allotted portions and the widow to receive interest for support. Mrs Moffitt died, bonds unnoticed since, until discovery. jail project to proceed now.
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First National Bank
Americans in Paris Voice Indignation
More than 100 Americans in Paris signed a cablegram forwarded to President Wilson condemning the sinking of the Lusitania. Notable signers include Dr. Edmund N. Gros, chief action head of the American ambulance corps in France, and A Piatt Andrew formerly assistant secretary of the United States treasury.
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Lusitania
Edmund N. Gros
American Ambulance Corps
France
A. Piatt Andrew
United States Treasury
Cotton Cargoes Bought by England
London May 12 Robert P Skinner the American consul general here has been informed by the board of trade that it has purchased the cargoes of cotton on board the American steamers Southerner and Caroling detained by British authorities for some time past The Danish steamers Orion and Oscar II bound for Copenhagen held at Kirkwall have been released.
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Robert P. Skinner
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Caroling
Orion
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Parry, Former Head of Manufacturers, Dies
Indianapolis May 1 David M Parry former president of the National Manufacturers association died at his home here today. He had been active in the manufacture of carriages and automobiles.
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David M Parry
National Manufacturers Association
Secretary Daniels Denies Abandoning Atlantic Review
Secretary Daniels said he has not considered dropping the Atlantic review and that President Wilson has not changed his plan to go to New York for the review on May 21 and 22.
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Daniels
Inquirers
New York
Wilson
Sterling on Way Home to Philadelphia and New York
Wuston D C May 12 Senator Sterling departed for Philadelphia and New York with Ale Sterling Sadibols Gallahia. He stopped in four towns in Dakota and visited the treasury department during the trip.
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Mob Spirit Holds Sway in England Riots Surge
Riots across Great Britain target Germans and naturalized citizens amid Lusitania anger. Homes raided, shops wrecked, and hundreds interned as police struggle to contain crowds. East End attacks spread to docks and markets. special constables deployed.
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Oast
President's Note Demands Full Reparation For Outrages
A president's note to be published soon calls for full explanation of a series of violations of rights in the war zone. It demands financial and moral guarantees and an assurance that submarine practices of unfairness will not be repeated.
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Kaiser Decision Looms Over Lusitania Crisis
Washington faces a critical test as Berlin must reply to the Wilson note protesting the Lusitania sinking. The dispute centers on German submarine policy and neutral shipping rules under international law. The administration seeks assurances that noncombatant losses will not recur and hopes Berlin will curb attacks on neutrals while avoiding U.S. entry into war.
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Theatrical World Mourns Frohman In Tangled Estate Case
London's chancery court appointed Westock Woolridge receiver and manager for Charles Frohman estates after the Lusitania disaster. The move covers until a personal representative is named, with creditors seeking about $2500. Frohman plans and contracts for next season may continue, though major personnel changes loom as key figures depart.
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Westock Woolridge
Charles Frohman
New York
Frohman
Chancery Court
Pion Boucicault
William
Jonnulla Hille Burke
Marie Doro
Ant Aiene
Hadie
Hayman
Calcutta Americans Denounce German Act
Calcutta India May American residents adopted a resolution denouncing the destruction of the Ludditanks as an act we condemned with firm conviction and atone by every boner.
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India
Heror
Evespinan
Note to Germany Demands Answers Over Lusitania Sinking
Washington notes demand strict accounting for Lusitania losses and American rights violations in the war zone. The note, approved by cabinet, warns of possible consequences if Berlin does not comply and seeks guarantees against future attacks on noncombatants.
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United States
Germany
Lusitania
Berlin
Kaiser
Urge Farmer to Delay Plowing Under Wheat
Washington May 12 Special warning to farmers issued by the department of agriculture cautions delaying plowing under wheat. The warning notes the Hessian fly damage and urges restraint to protect upcoming crops and minimize losses.
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Department of Agriculture
Publishers Protest Rate Raise On Paper
Local publishers protest a rate raise affecting paper costs. Fragmentary notes indicate concerns over freight rates and river trade impacting bills and distribution. The readable text mentions Quile rivers and broad industry implications.
Liberty Bell Tow Gate Psa t Be Known Today
Fragmentary note references Liberty Bell, tow, and a July date. Indicates a public notice style item about a bell related action or event. Limited legible details. entity mentions include Liberty Bell and July.
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the Bell
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