Eyes Turn Toward Berlin in Diplomatic Crisis
Washington faces a possible war with Germany as the American note seeks cease of submarine outrages, Lusitania reparations, and neutral rights guarantees. Kaiser's reply, or lack thereof, could trigger break in relations and shift to Dardanelles operations if war ensues.
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Supreme Court Reverses Lyon County Verdict
The Supreme Court reversed the Lyon County verdict in a district court case. The reversal involved errors in the lower court's use of evidence and procedural rulings. Details remain unclear due to OCR damage, but the defendant was initially found guilty and now faces a reconsideration.
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Supreme Court
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World Court Peace Stand Praised By Mereland Speaker
Mereland Ohio May 14 Henry Clews principal speaker at world court congress praised President Wilson's efforts for peace and urged universal peace through an international court of justice Emerson McMillin outlined a tentative world court plan Taft described a league of great powers with mutual defense if grievances are not first taken to arbitration. The congress also heard two revolutions proposing US join the league and an international army and a commercial embargo for noncompliance with arbitration.
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Frohman Dramatic as Lusitania Sank
Fragmentary remarks trace Charles Frohman during the Lusitania sinking. The passage notes his calm demeanor, critiques of survivors, and involvement with the liner’s final moments. It references Dilna Hite jet and mentions Queenstown, with uncertain details due to the damaged text.
Detroit Streetcars Struck as Conductors Walk Out
Detroit May 14. Not a street car operated in the city at 7 am as Detroit United railways conductors and motormen strike over the reinstatement of a motorman discharged for alleged careless handling. Vote was near unanimous. Police kept watch, no disorder. Peter Whaling, discharged motorman and local union officer, cited as direct cause.
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Rockefeller Tax Injunction Granted in Cleveland
United States District Judge John H. Clarke issued an injunction preventing John D. Rockefeller from collecting more than 1.5 million in taxes on personal property valued at about 200 million in stocks and bonds in Cuyahoga County.
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Opposes State Aid for Private Charity
Baltimore May 12 The national conference of charities and correction began with discussions of social problems at multiple meeting places Tolbert O Drippa executive secretary of the Public Charities association of Philadelphia spoke on The Policy of State Aid to Private Charities noting that scholars and social workers agree against adopting state support in states that have built charitable work without it.
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Interstate Commerce Commission Corrects Railroad Rate Claims
Washington May 13 The Interstate Commerce Commission ruled that proposed increases in joint through rates on coal and grain products via the Union Pacific and other railroads from Kansas and nearby states to Iowa were published in error and corrected the published rates.
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Union Pacfe
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Haltan cabinet to resign on May 20
Rome reports the Haltan cabinet will resign on May 20 after a long debate over the government policy amid Western international events. The move signals a shift in leadership during a tense period.
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Paris
Haltan
la Pre Re Eoval
Rail experts meet on valuation conference in Washington
Chicago may 1 rail experts gathered to plan a conference in Washington on May 27 by the Interstate Commerce Commission to settle the question of railroad valuation. The meeting aimed to finalize state familiar figures and relief measures discussed in the clipping.
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Washington
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Galician Front Battles Boost Russian Resolve Amid Losses
Berlin reports indicate 103,600 Russian prisoners, 69 guns, 225 machine guns captured, with total 165,000 Austro German losses since May 1. Russia claims cuirassier actions win near Bukowina and recapture Shavill as forces press from Cracow toward Galicia.
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Italian Parliament May Take War Risk
Paris May 13 Austria plans to proclaim a siege state if war breaks out with Italy. Italians flee Austria in large numbers as Austrian forces near the frontier. Italy's decision awaited. parliament may be asked to assume responsibility. All Austrian vessels ordered from Italian ports and Germans report safety concerns in northern cities. Queen Margherita orders second floor of her palace transformed into a hospital for wounded if war erupts.
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Rochester Germans Back Wilson After City Meet
In Rochester on May 14 an American alliance meeting produced a neutral stance. The German-American citizens supported President Wilson in any actions he takes and said no local society will oppose the administration.
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Ireland Sees Hope as Liner Nears Amid Death Toll
A chaotic search along the Irish coast reports six more bodies found near Skull and a tug laden with the dead awaiting transfer to Ware Lahony. Playwright Haddon Chambers travels to Queenstown, then Liverpool, with news of a fatal event shaping shipping plans and coal industry implications.
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Eylvania
Campaign of Abuse May Be Suppressed
Washington May 14 A government move to curb utterances inciting hostility by foreign born citizens signals a nationwide crackdown. German American press faces criticism for harsh attacks on Wilson Bryan and wartime policy. Some editors accuse state officials of cowardice and defend Germany’s actions including the Lusitania sinking.
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England to Send Alien Foes Back to Native Lands
Premier Asquith announced in the house of commons that all able male aliens over military age will be repatriated while some women and children may remain or be repatriated in suitable cases. An official exemption body will review claims as thousands of aliens are interned or segregated for safety amid rioting.
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Mrs Alfred L Ede arrives in San Francisco from Honolulu
Mrs Alfred Lewis Ede widow of the F-4 submarine commander reached San Francisco from Honolulu and charged that her husband must have been faking when he wrote to his brother in Los Angeles that the boat was out of condition She said he never had expressed doubt about the submarine's safety.
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Darnell Case to Jury Deliberations in Milwaukee
James Morrison Darnell, a Kenosha preacher, faces a jury after a three day trial in Milwaukee on a charge of violating the Mann act by transporting Ruth Soper from Lomoi to Kenosha. The judge concluded arguments before noon and sent the case to the jury shortly before 1 PM.
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French Forces Take Notre Dame De Lorette Fort In Bayonet Assault
Paris reports detailing Thursday actions north of Arras show French troops seizing Notre Dame De Lorette and its chapel after a night long counterattack. They say 1,050 German prisoners were taken, including officers, with heavy losses inflicted in Carency and hill No 125. British lines reportedly held despite violent assaults near Souchez.
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Russian Front Battles Move Through Vistula and Carpathians
Reuters dispatch from Petrograd reports German plans to strike at Krowna with seven divisions after heavy artillery. On a 40 mile front the enemy massed Austrian and German contingents plus Serbian and Albanian formations. German gains were limited to the southern sector as Russians held the center and mounted a counterattack driving Germans from the village center. Russians formed a new line of trenches in Le Pretre forest.
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Mexican American Affairs Unaltered Reports From Wilson Envoy
May 13 Wardiron reports no change in U S Mexican policy following Duval West’s visit as president Wilson’s representative. Dispatches claim Zapata forces withdraw from Mexico City and Veracruz, with the capital to be held by government troops under Monterey’s authority.
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Serreury Bryan
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Bank deal with Bolivian government documented
New York reports National City Bank negotiated a loan to the Bolivian government totaling $1,000,000. The agreement calls for half the amount to be paid after one year and the remaining half after two years, with terms described in the document.
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National City Bank
Ganouberd Baday
Ih Fell
Wiebaum
New Iowa Board Formed by Governor Charke
Des Moines May new governor Charke named members of the new state board formed by the last legislature to regulate somtrys of accounts. The article outlines the board’s creation and initial appointments in Iowa government.
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Goliath Sunk in Dardanelles Torch. 500 Feared Dead
British battleship Goliath torpedoed in the Dardanelles with 500 feared dead after Churchill announced the loss in Parliament. British submarine M-14 penetrated the strait, sinking two Turkish gunboats and a transport. Turkish losses in four days near 50,000, with riots reported in Constantinople and price shocks in the city.
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Sea of Marmora
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House of Commons
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Capital of German Southwest Africa Captured by Union Forces
An official statement received by Reuters says Windhoek, capital of German Southwest Africa, was captured yesterday by Union of South Africa troops under General Botha without resistance. Population figures 32,000 residents and 12,000 natives noted. General Botha pledged postwar care for German women and children and declared vast imperial gains.
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Windhork
President Praised by Knights of Columbus
The Knights of Columbus adopted a resolution praising the president for unity and service. They pledged support and cooperation in advancing noble efforts to maintain centrality and peace among the people.
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Rich New York Baker Tries to Take Life
A New York baker, Otto F. Pielah, attempted to kill himself in a city hotel. He was wounded and transported to a hospital, where doctors feared for his recovery. The incident occurred on May 12 and details of his motive or background were not disclosed.
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