Riots, Royal Alarm as Rome Faces Martial Law
Rioting and military take over Rome as political crisis spreads from the cabinet resignation. King Victor Emmanuel weighs whether to accept the cabinet’s exit while protesters clash in Milan and Bologna. Deputy Bertolini is rescued by cavalry during attacks on officials.
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Paris
Milian
Vie Pari
Victor Ermmanual
Signor Manfredi
Senate
Signor Marcora
Chamber of Deputies
Signor Gholitti
Italy
Signor Glolitt
Victor Emmanuel
London
Council of Ministers
Reuter
Constitutional
Ihe
Gabriel D'Annunaio
Salandra
Huw
France
Bertolini
Ciolitti
Posplatios
Papal Guards
Paola
Glolitt
Grasiadel
University of Bologne
Carabineera
King Constantine Suffered Pleurisy For Week
London May The King of Greece Constantine has been stricken with pleurisy after a week of cold symptoms Doctors held a late night consultation on his condition and he will be unable to attend state duties for some time The illness was reported by Reuters to English correspondents
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London
Constantine
Realizing the ie ans f comm hings
Fragmentary text presents a poetic line about realizing ideas and a sunset. It echoes a muddled colonial tone with altered spelling and unclear attribution. The readable portion references a poet and a world changed by historical upheaval, inviting interpretive reflection.
Germans Confess Army Is Menaced By French Drive
London May 15 German and French official accounts align as French gains between La Bassee and Arras threaten German lines. British observers foresee a widening gap forcing German retreat on a broad front with renewed Austro German pressure in Galicia. Advices from Dardanelles say Allies gain land gains though decisive phase not reached.
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Arras
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Republic
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Praemyasi
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Haldane
Italy
Dardanelles
Gallipoli
Russians claim check on German drive in Galicia near Sun River
Russian forces report stabilized front along the Sun river in central Galicia after fresh troops engaged German flanks. Cavalry actions faced mountain artillery as Russian center positions hold, while efforts on the Polish front near Skierniewice and Hawa aim to pin German forces and prevent redeployment. The Lupkow retreat is blamed on exposed Russian right flank, with entrenched lines near Dembica east of Tarnow and signs of Austro-German shifts eastward.
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Galicia
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Dembica
Tarnow
Vistula
Carpathians
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Obertyn
Czernowice
British Halted Russians Flee Berlin May Report
A wartime bulletin from London reports that Russian forces retreat from Berlin as British command notes a western theater setback. The dispatch, released today, warns of continued pressure and mobilizes Allied efforts to halt the advancing enemy.
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London
Tierman Army
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Beatilies
French War Office Reports Progress Amid Rain and Advances
Parle May 14. The French war office says heavy rain hindered operations yet French troops occupied several German trenches southwest of Souchez and held gained positions from Loos to Arras. In the Aisne valley yesterday four German block houses were destroyed and trenches leveled.
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French War Office
Souchez
Loos
Arras
Aisne
Submarine Reported Sunk After Collision Off North Sea
Blythe England May 15 A German submarine is reported sunk in the North Sea the Collairine steamer captain claims to have destroyed the submarine by running it down off the Northumberland coast no submarine was seen but a submerged obstacle was noted followed by a large oil sheen signaling a possible submarine loss
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England
North Sea
Collairine
Northumberland Coat
United States
Kingdom of Prussia
Cotton consumption shows fair increase in April
Washington May 15 The census bureau reports April cotton use at 613 610 bales excluding linters up from 499 646 a year earlier. Nine months ending April 30 total use 4 091 285 bales vs 4 264 656 last year. On hand in manufacturing 1 931 036 and warehouses 2 550 149 bales up from last year. Exports April 672 008 vs 395 223 prior year. imports 54 549 vs 32 17. nine months exports 7 361 621 vs 8 224 298 and imports 261 269 vs 148 074.
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Washington
Census Bureau
Taube Drops Three Bombs on Dutch Trawler
A Taube airplane from the west dropped three bombs on the Dutch trawler Sgravenhage on Wednesday while she flew the Dutch flag. The bombs fell into the sea and exploded.
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London
Reuter
Ymulden
Sgravenhage
Bour
Student Arrested for Daring Murder Attempt in Paris
A Paris high school student, name withheld due to family ties, was arrested on a charge of attempting to strangle Mme Brandt, a wealthy American, during a robbery at her Rue de La Pompe apartment. The youth fled but was chased by police and believed to be connected to older relatives behind the plot.
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Mme. Brandt
Rue de la Pompe
Braneee Maven Ant
Iceman
Falsified Records To Get Raise In Salary
Des Moines May 14 Edward A Hui postmaster at Bondurant was indicted today in federal court on charges he falsified records in the post office department to secure a raise in salary.
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Dew Moines
Edward A. Hui
Bondurant
Geennie
Post Office
Supreme Court Upholds Iowa Taxation Law
Des Moines May 14 Supreme Court upholds the tax laws on bank stock and capital as enacted by the Thirty fourth General Assembly. Head a Jefferson banker argued the law favors private banks by allowing deductions not granted to national or imported banks.
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Des Moines
Supeme
Thirtyfourth General Assembly
MM. Head
Jefferson
Warship to Tobar Bay as Navy orders ship to carrier
A terse Navy report from May 24 states a warship will be sent to Tobar Bay following reports of enemy activity. The dispatch notes American forces faced an earlier attack by Yaqui forces and confirms reinforcement movements as directed by command.
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American Note to Germany Warns Against Submarine Attacks
The 1916 note from Secretary Bryan to Berlin urges Germany to halt unrestricted submarine warfare that endangered American lives and rights at sea. It insists on upholding neutral ship safety, demands accountability for violations, and calls for prompt, just action to restore the seas’ freedom under international law.
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Department of State
Washington
Berlin
United States
Falaba
Leon C. Thresher
Wessel Cushing
America
Aumita
Thaw Case to Be Heard by Jury, Appellate Court Decides
New York May 15 The appellate division of the supreme court ruled it would not stop the plan to place Harry K Thaw mental status before a jury for determination The prohibitory writ was dismissed preventing the case from going before a jury next Monday as planned by the supreme court
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New York
Appellate Division
Supreme Court
Harry K. Thaw
Kaiser Disappointed In Allies Of Germany
A Kiev dispatch reports German officers captured at Jaslo and Gallela quote Emperor William at Najeta front urging newly arrived German reservists to take charge of Austrian forces. He claimed Germany fights three powers while Austria and Turkey fail to meet expectations, urging German officers to assume command to secure victory.
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Bourse Gazette
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Turkey
National Officials At Iowa T P A Session Seated
National officials gathered at the Iowa TPA session in Council Bluffs on May 11 with V J Bevan Jr of Milwaukee and other leaders slated for election to the national board of directors as the Travelers Association convened.
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Counsy Bluffs
National Breaident V. J. Be’ Vr, Jr
Milwaukee
We c. FP
Ierate A Ane
Ana Alansa
National Board of Directtora Ale
Travelers’ Ve Aseucle
Detroit Car Men to Arbitrate Strike
Detroit May 14 a unanimous vote by Molormen and car men sets a strike arbitration. Local officials and union leaders say the decision will direct the car plant dispute to a neutral arbiter for a quick resolution in Detroit Michigan.
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Detroit Car
Detroit
Mich
Vole Ug Molormen Vondus Ture
Mitsubin
Walsh
Firemen Crushed as Wall Collapses in Four-Story Blaze
Six firefighters were crushed when a wall collapsed during a four-story hotel fire on May 14. The blaze caused about $300,000 in damage and the trapped crew were overcome as a wall gave way in the confined building. Authorities investigated the fatal wall failure and the rescue operation aftermath.
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Newa
Eyes of World Turn to Berlin for Diplomatic Talks
Washington notes say next phase of negotiations will be led by an American official, drawing on a Wilsonian approach. A new document reportedly strengthens the allied position and signals intensified diplomacy in Berlin.
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Berlin
Wilson
Uncertain Berlin responds to American note on submarine war
Washington debates whether Germany will yield as the United States presses naval law in the Lusitania, Cushing, and Gulflight cases. President Wilson travels aboard the Mayflower to review the Atlantic fleet while Berlin weighs a likely reply and the risk of war if diplomacy fails.
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Washington
Germany
Thrasher
Ossons Iy Isesa
Wilson
Foreign Office
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William
United
Byte
Eht
Ee Ouerneas
Gerenany
Wee
Cavi
Ice
Officinla
Kader
Notig
Washingston
von Bethmann-Holmes
Cierman
Market reacts to Wilson Germany note on trading day
New York investors split on early reaction as stocks drift with slight gains in some names then falter. Shares in Pacific, Canadian Pacific, United States Steel, and railroad issues moved after President Wilson’s note to Germany, with mixed activity and no dramatic moves.
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New York
Wilson
Germany
United States
Siresie Copper
Tve
Hethie
Kina
Retail Grocers Attack Parcel Post Policy
Reports from May 14 describe merchants and secretaries in the trade press criticizing a proposed parcel post policy. Delegates at the Nations trades relations committee opened talks on costs and allowances. A government plan to handle parcel post rates faces strong opposition from the retail grocery sector.
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Parcel Post
Ae Efisco
Repor
Jon
Pal
Geeta
Fragmentary OCR Note Reflects No Clear Death Mention
Readable text fragments mention various names and locations but no coherent death report. Phrases appear jumbled with references to Peten May and individuals such as William Stober Lathe Spooner and Guaytee, leaving ambiguity about 사건 or context.
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Seneul
William Stober
Spooner
Guaytee
Placeholder title reflecting OCR fragment
Fragmentary OCR text describes unclear names and events in a dark setting. It references a person or group and a possible service or duty, but details are obscured by garbled words and missing context. No clear dates, places, or organizations emerge from the readable lines.
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