Germans Told to Obey American Laws Amid War Anxiety
Washington May 19 Germany through Count von Bernstorff ordered all German consuls in the United States to admonish German citizens to scrupulously observe American laws. The move aims to prevent plots or lawlessness tied to German sympathizers and to reassure the U S public that Berlin disapproves of such conduct. The instructions, sent last night, were not a response to U S actions but reflect Berlin’s desire to end troublesome activities since the war began.
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Washington
Germany
Count von Bernstorff
United States
Berlin
Count von Bernatorff
United States Administration
Pope Behind U-Boat Act
London May 18 Sir Edward Grey announced in the house of commons that the government was informed by Sir Henry M Howard that the Vatican had made representations to Germany to induce an end to submarine warfare.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Sir Edward Grey
House of Commons
Henry M Howard
Vatican
Germany
Army Reorganization Bill Advances After Senate Unrecorded Vote
Washington May 19 The Senate adopted without a record vote the conference report on the army reorganization bill and the House is expected to act within a day or so. The measure was approved to complete the legislation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
House
Senate
Short Skirts Short Hole Oh You Wind
Philadelphia May 18 The National Association of Hosiery and Underwear Manufacturers opened with fashion predictions that women will wear very short stockings this summer, barely meeting the short skirts. J D Morley of Boston predicts the change, noting the wind will reveal more.
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Philadelphia
Celtics
National Association of Hosiery
J. D. Morley
Boston
Cincinnati
First Hand Facts of Mexican Sentiment Reported
Washington May 14 The state department seeks immediate information on Mexican public attitude toward the punitive expedition and northern Mexico conditions Consul Marlon Lether at Chihuahua arrived at El Paso to confer with General Munton and a telegraphic report to Washington. Additional consuls will be ordered for similar talks.
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Washington
D. C
State Department
Mexico
Marlon Leteher
Chihuahua
Mt. Paso
Munaton Concomes Les
Anaes
Ema
Department
France to aid in reconstructing towns decree signed
Paria, May 18. A decree signed today by President Polucare creates a committee of cabinet ministers to aid in the reconstitution of towns and the sane invaded or affected by acts of war and disaster.
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Paria
Polucare
Tesane
Acta
Plan filed for St. Louis San Francisco railroad reorganization
Jefferson City May 18 the pow reorganization plan of the St Louis San Francisco railroad was submitted to public service commission. The document outlines proposed terms and the expected details of the reorganization proceeding.
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Jefferson City
San Francisco
P Pune
Wating
House naval committee abandons Daniels plan for navy build
Washington May 18 the House naval committee voted to drop Secretary Daniels five year navy plan in favor of building five battle cruisers at about twenty million each along with four scout cruisers ten torpedo boat destroyers twenty submarines one hospital ship one oil supply ship and one ammunition supply ship in the 1917 fiscal year.
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House
Washington, D. C
House Naval Committee
Daniels
Hensley
Missouri
Navy Department
Senate Committee
Pacific
Atlantic
Representative Stephens
California
Hats Tabooed at Club Meet
New York May 19 Prohibition suffrage preparedness and hats will be tabooed at the General Federation of Woman's Clubs biennial convention opening here next Wednesday. 9 000 delegates will attend with hats not allowed on the convention floor. Delegates from clubs across the country will discuss topics including Americanism education of woman emigrants in the English language and America Ideals.
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New York
General Federation of Woman's Clubs
Foon! Board
Eluba Ince
Grand Duke Near Baghdad Rail Road May Strike Mosul
London dispatches claim Grand Duke Nicholas has pushed an army within a day’s ride of ancient Nineveh as Russians press toward Mosul. With Hagiana possibly reaching the Vasdad line along the Tigris, Germany races troops to Erzingan to halt the advance.
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London
Petrograd
Nicholas
Turkey
Hagiana
Mowul
Vasdad
Tigr
Convict Baseball Team Plays Charity Exhibition in Columbus
Ohio penitentiary inmates formed a baseball five with murderers burglars and confidence men among players plus a 10 man prison band. The game at the local American association park raised funds for charity and marked the first unguarded convict team to play outside prison walls. Proceeds will aid charitable causes and the Ohio Penitentiary News will report further plays.
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Columbus
Ohio
Ohio Penitentiary
American Association
Ohio Penitentiary News
Progressive party mulls temporary convention chair
Chicago May 18. Progressive party leaders discussed candidates for temporary chairman including Raymond Robina of Illinois William Allen White Henry Allen of Kansas Gifford Pinchot of Pennsylvania and Everett Colby of New Jersey. Possible sergeant at arms choices were F P Carrick Nebraska and J B R Kirkwood Kansas City.
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Chicago
Progressive Party
Raymond Robina
Ilinois
William Allen White
Henry Allen
Kansas
Gifford Pinchot
Pennsylvania
Everett Colby
New Jersey
Nrms
Lincoln
Neb
J. BR. Kirkwood
Kansas City
Retractions on British air service criticism in Lords
Lord Deresford, who had accused the British air service in the House of Lords, appeared before a committee and retracted his statements. He said his earlier assertions were believed accurate then, but further investigation showed they were incorrect.
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London
Lord Deresforid
House of Lords
French Take Greek Fort Do Watete Occupied
Merlin reports via wireless that French troops have occupied Fort Do Watete at Athena by force. Greece lodged a strong protest to ministers in Athena citing breach of promised actions and entente points to the occupation.
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Merlin
Bayville
Today
Itta
Athena
Fort Dowatete
Entente Pone Gireece
French Steamer Mira Sunk Reported by Lloyds
London May 18 The French steamer Mira bin bee sunk Lloyds announced today with no details on the cause or circumstances of the sinking.
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Mira
London
Myre bin Bee
Fletcher to retire as commander in chief amid fleet reorganization
Washington May 14 plans for a reorganization of the Atlantic fleet announced by Secretary Daniels include the retirement of Admiral Fletcher as commander in chief. Vice Admiral Henry Mayo will succeed Fletcher, with Admiral Fletcher moving to rear admiral and likely assigned to strategic work. Rear Admiral Dewitt Coffman will become vice admiral as changes take effect tomorrow.
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Waenetington
Atlantic
Daniels
Fletcher
Tic Chie
Henry Z. Moyo
Arkansas
Apmrival
Calef
Pleteor
Dewitt Coffman
Flood Bill Passes House Aiding Mississippi Sacramento
Washington May 19 Advocates of flood prevention legislation for the Mississippi and Sacramento rivers won House approval by a large margin. The measure would appropriate 45 million for Mississippi and 5.06 million for Sacramento, contingent on matched local funds. Officials say the Mississippi project could reclaim at least 14 million acres and Sacramento about 1 million acres.
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Washington
Mississippi
Sacramento
Senate
House
Mississippi Valley
California
Mississippi River
Tennessee Democrats Adopt Dry Platform
Nashville May 18 The Democratic state convention renominated Governor Rye and chose four delegates at large to the national convention. It endorsed President Wilson and his foreign policies, pledged to temperance, and called for submission of a constitutional amendment granting woman suffrage.
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Nashville
Tenn
Semmon
Rye
Wilson
Reunion Ends as Veterans Parade Closes Birmingham Gathering
Confederate Veterans wrapped up their annual reunion in Birmingham on May 18 with a grand parade. The encampment, slated to meet in Washington next year for the first time outside the South, reported few accidents or illnesses among the veterans.
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Birmingham
Ala
Washington
South
Yuma plans Memorial Day preparedness parade
Yuma Ariz May 18 arrangements began today for a Memorial Day parade to show preparedness. School children civic groups and marching clubs from nearby communities will take part in the event.
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Yuma
Ariz
Church Work Gains At Presbyterian Assembly In Orlando
In Orlando on May 18 the general assembly of the Presbyterian Assembly of the United States reported strong progress across missions and departments. The 19 new missionaries were sent abroad, and the Christian education and ministerial relief departments noted advancement.
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Orlando
Fla
Presbyterian Assembly of the United
Wstrians Begin Great Attack to Overpower Italy
Reports from Paris via Geneva say Austria is delivering a major offensive along the Italian front, targeting Rovereto and the Adige valley. Italian defenses hold at some points while Austrians push toward Vicenza with heavy artillery, inflicting losses and capturing troops and equipment.
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Wstrians
Italy
Geneva
Switzer
Paris
Austria
Rovereto
Sugin Valley
Tipe
Adriatic
Nrw
Iirman
Sier Adige
Germany
Gariza
Monta
Fresick
Innesbriuck
Trent
Adamelle
Tifa
Asingo
Arsiero
Tonale
Trenting
Monfalcone
Triest
Tyrol
Adige
Vienna
Rovereso
Zergnatorts
Rome
T Ce
Sicona
Artillery actions on Austro Italian front escalate
Berlin reports ongoing artillery combats along the Austro Italian front with Austrian forces advancing on the Doberda plateau and new positions captured. Allied and Italian targets were bombed in raids affecting Venles, Undine, and nearby rail hubs while aerial bombardment targeted rail stations and other establishments.
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Berlin
R Releas
Sayville
Berda
Venles
Doberda
Vienberg
Lopple Lake
Veni
Carmons
Tvidale
Undine
Perlaciniin
Erwise
Germany Expresses Regret to Swiss Government
Berne May 17 through Paria May 1 reports the German government expressed regret to the Swiss government via the German ambassador in Berlin after two British citizens died when the British steamer Busaet was torpedoed by a German submarine. The government promised indemnity to the victims’ families.
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Berne
Switzerland
Paria
Federal Department
German Governo
Swice
Berlin
Bwip
Austrian air raids near Venice reported by Udine HQ
An official dispatch from Italian head quarters at Udine reports Austrian airplanes have made several attacks on towns near Venice. It states they caused insignificant material damage, no lives lost, and no military results achieved.
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Rome
Paris
Udine
Venice
French Repel German Attacks at Verdun Front
Paris reports several German assaults on the Verdun front aimed at capturing a redoubt at Avecourt were repulsed. The official statement notes heavy German losses after severe fighting and intact forts on the north slope near Pill aa.
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Fort
Paris
Verdun
Avecourt
Wig’ Sher
Pill Aa
Sweden ends crisis and stays neutral amid Baltic tensions
Stockholm reports that Sweden has ended the crisis and will remain neutral. The government, opposed factions, and King express confidence in the course, noting Russian assurances and Sweden’s unity against entering war. Strengthened resolve is shown despite Baltic fortifications near Åland and east coast concerns.
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Stockholm
London
Sweden
Kirsin
Aland Islinda
Bothnia
Baltic Sea
Wollenberg
Hbern
Ricksdag
Socialiste
Wherats
Advance tip on Wish Revolt linked to German aid
London reports at a royal commission hearing into the Irish rebellion reveal government warnings of German-backed plans to land arms in Ireland and arm Irish soldiers on leave. Sir Matthew Nathan testified that funds from America aided the movement, while volunteers mobilized ahead of the uprising.
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London
Royal Commission
Pee Eae
Matthew Nathan
Ireland
Matthew
National Volunteers
Sir Matthew
Royal Irish Constabulary
Curragh
Dublin
U. S
Finn Fein
Iere
America
Leeland
Agethet
Thomas MacDonagh
Body identified after river find near Lehigh
Ft. Dodge, May 18. The body recovered from the river near Lehigh Saturday has been identified as Ole Kiesman of Olho who disappeared on May 6.
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Ft. Dodge
Lehigh
Ole Kiesman
Olho
President nominates register and postmasters at Broken Bow
The president nominated M. C. Warrington of Mason City Nebraska to be register of the land office at Broken Bow and named Nebraska postmasters at several towns including W. E. Hodanash Chappel L. G. Lowe and Ridney.
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Washington
M.C. Warrington
Mason City
Neb
Broken Bow
Nebraska
EK. Hodebnash
Chappel
L. G. Lowe
Ridney
Democratic Colorado Convention Opens Without Contentions
Colorado Springs May 16 delegates to the S J. Louis national convention faced a calm opening of the Democratic convention of Colorado. Joseph A. Thatcher and Grant were mentioned among the early figures as delegates gathered with little visible contention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colorado Springs
Colo
Colorado
Joseph A. Thatcher
Grant
Mine Lighter San Franciano Damaged in Narragansett Bay
Mine layer San Franciano damaged ashore on Nantucket during a storm arrived Portsmouth under convoy of the Melville. One engine was working. four boilers must be replaced, officials said.
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Portsmouth
N. H
Nantucket
Melville
Asquith Heads to Cork for Talks with National Raiders
Prime Minister Asquith departed Dublin this morning en route to Cork. He is to hold several conferences with national raiders in the south of Ireland, aiming to discuss political strategies and regional unrest.
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Dublin
Londynd
Asquith
Cork
Ireland
Boston Stands To Ban Kisses In Offices
Boston May 19 A reform drive by the Boston union of stenographers bookkeepers and office workers seeks a new office etiquette code. The campaign calls for banning kissing in offices a minimum weekly wage of ten dollars and the elimination of swearing by employers toward female staff. The union argues wages are too low and attitudes toward workers are improper.
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Boston
Greater
Food shortage sparks German food crisis at Swiss frontier
Geneva reports German soldiers along the Swiss border begging for food as meatless weeks strain civilians. Five uniformed men fled across the frontier after being fired upon and were interned. The Stuttgarter Zeitung notes intolerable Rhine towns hunger and urges drastic measures including public kitchens and communal meals. Amsterdam dispatch cites Charlottenburg failed city kitchens due to crowds, with 4,000 gathering and only 600 litres available.
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Geneva
Portis
Kodersdorf
Hael
Tuebiay
Rherne
Stuttgarter Zeitung
Rhine
London
Charlottenburg
Berlin
Reuter
Amsterdam
Telegrapha
Berlin Tagreblatt
Paise French taxes to cover new loans
Paris May 18 Finance Minister Ribot told the chamber a measure covers credit for the third quarter of the year totaling 010,000,000 francs. He cited Treasury and Bank of France strength and urged prewar provisions for interest on new loans with tax increases on alcohol, wine, beer, cider, sugar and tobacco to yield 910,000,000 francs annually while proposing continuation of the current income tax.
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Paris
Ribot
Chamber of Deputies
Bank of France
Poison studies hint at Marian Lambert case in Waukeran
In Waukeran Illinois on May 18 there were hints the defense might show Marian Lambert knew poisons. Chemistry class records from Deering High School indicated her last lesson covered quick acting poisons, including the crystal linked to her death. Jury selection moved slowly as witnesses asserted fixed opinions.
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Waukeran
Marian Lambert
Deering Bieh
Tuadys
Omae
Twenty Indian Houses Carried Off by Colorado Flood
May 18 Needles California Twenty homes in an Indian settlement near Needles are swept away by Colorado River flood waters. Many alfalfa fields are underwater and more damage is feared. Two hundred men prevented the river from cutting a channel into the industrial town area.
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Needles
Colorado
Guard engineers may be sent to border
Calumet May 18 Company A engineers, one of the few national guard engineering units, have been ordered to report in readiness for possible service on the Mexican border. They may depart for at least six months if required, the captain indicated.
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Calumet
Mid
National Guard
Boy Scouts Recruit 15,000 Lads Monthly
New York May 18 report from the general conference of scout executives of eastern cities notes Boy Scouts recruit about 15 000 boys each month. Thirty towns are represented as headquarters executives consider plans for permanent scout world wide presence in parts of the country.
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New York
Boy Ecoute
Bull Moose Open National Headquarters in Chicago
Progressive national headquarters opened in Chicago with Quoer King Mavis, secretary of the national committee, announcing the move and signaling organizational expansion in May.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Mayis
Quoer King Mavis
National Committee
Wilson Expected To Revise His Platform At St Louis
Washington May 19 President Woodrow Wilson will craft and revise the Democratic platform for the St Louis convention and campaign He aims to shape key issues including preparedness and support from Bryan while ensuring the platform reflects his legislative record involving shipping rural credits bills tariff measures and corrupt practices acts
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Washington
Woodrow Wilson
St. Louis
William J. Bryan
Wilson
Bryan
Ryan
White House
Diryan
Congress
All Italy rocked by earthquake tremors
An Adriatic coast quake between Rimini and Ceans injured a dozen people at the latter town. Father Alfani of Florence Observatory predicts a repetition as the central region of Italy was shaken through Tuesday and Wednesday. Details are sparse on casualties.
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Rome
Via Parte
Adriatic
Rimini
Ceans
Father Alfani
Observatory
Florence
Italy
Presbyterians in Row Over Naming Moderator
Atlantic City May 13 The tenth annual General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church opened amid a row over selecting a moderator from the east. Retiring moderator Stevenson warned of a clash between revival momentum and unbelief while praising gains in benevolence and church growth last year. The assembly heard the communion service and morning sermon as 28 candidates vied for permanent clerk of the assembly.
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Atlantic City
N. C
Tth
Presbyterian Church
Molerator
Stevenson
Eyrone
Presbyterian Churches of America
Stevensen
Assembly
Cormeon
Communion
Hearing Date Set for Republican Delegates Contests
Chicago May 1 James F Reynolds of the Republican National Committee announced dates for hearings on contests over delegates to the party convention in Chicago. The committee will meet June 1 to arrange schedules and review evidence from contests in several states including Texas and the District of Columbia involving 43 delegates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James F. Reynolds
Republican National Committee
Towwin
Chicago
National Committee
Karrman Wiese
Reynolds Haw
Dbstriet of Columbia
Texas
Reynvelule
Frat Men Try Skin Grafting To Save Burned Boy
In Waukeren on May 14 a group of about thirty members of Kappa Alpha fraternity planned a skin graft to treat Pony Lanchua a boy of five or six believed scorched in a recent incident. The story also notes remarks by Rev Maurice J Foley regarding the Philippines during early postwar occupation.
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Waukeren
Kappa Alpha Hu
Lanchua
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