German Note Refuses American Protection On Enemy Ship
Berlin reports a reply to Ambassador Gerard denying protection rights for Americans aboard enemy ships. The note defends Germany’s submarine warfare as self defense and calls for postwar rules to ensure freedom of the seas while sparing civilians. It criticizes Britain for blocking neutral trade and food, and asserts neutrals’ rights have been violated by Allied actions.
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Berlin
Gerard
United States
Germany
Frederick the Great
John Adams
Benjamin Franklin
Thomas Jefferson
Prussia
Republic of the West
America
England
North Sea
House of Commons
Letter from the Fifteen Babies Seeks Transport to Park Colony
A child signed as Rose writes from Hungry Point that fifteen babies live in a small house and attend the Baby Colony in Myrick park. Dr. Gunderson previously ferried them daily by car, but now asks for volunteers with cars to drive the babies to the park for health and happiness. the writer urges La Crosse residents to help.
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Myrick Park
Dr. Gunderson
la Crosse
Lost alley in La Crosse blocks resists city search
City engineer admits he cannot locate an alley shown on the original plat within the block of the city hall between Vine and Pine. Fourth Street repairs halted as stakes and section lines remain missing. property owner seeks opening. council considers locating the Sixth and Vine frontage as a possible mouth.
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City Hall
Fourth
Sixth
Vine
Pine Street
City of
Lacrosse
George Bradish
B.C. Smith
North Fourth Street
Fourth Street
Craft
Martin Haley
Fradish
Smith
Sixth and
Vine Streets
Mr. Bradich
Berlin Press Backs German Lusitania Reply
Berlin papers widely support Germany's second Lusitania reply. The Tageblatt, The Morning Post and others call the note careful to protect North American interests while noting the ongoing dispute over American rights in the war zone.
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Carl W. Ackerman
United Press
Berlin
Via
the Hague
Persius
Tageblatt
Germany
America
The
Morning Post
Soldier breaks neck in dive at city bath house
Alonzo Williamson, 23, artilleryman from the Third Field Artillery now at Camp Sparta, was hurt diving head first into shallow water from bath house steps. He was taken to St Francis hospital in critical condition with a broken cervical vertebra. His status fluctuated as nurses reported he was rallying at 3:30 pm.
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Alonzo Williamson
Third Field Artillery
Sparta
St. Francis Hospital
Williamson
Camp Robinson
Third Artillery
San Antonio
Texas
La Crosse Withdraws Bridge Fill Bid Amid Warnings
The city will not fill the West Channel bridge though it is unsafe for travel. A warning sign will disclaim responsibility for accidents. Western Construction withdrew its bid and $450 bond after an alderman's warning that work on city property could face an injunction.
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la Crosse
West Channel
Mahoney's Warni
Common Council
Western Construction Company
Minnesota
Carpenters Strike Ends in Chicago Settlement
The carpenters strike that began May 1 and disrupted thousands of workers and industries in Chicago ended just before dawn with a victory for the workers. They secured 70 cents an hour under a uniform three year agreement, after weeks of material and wage losses estimated at millions.
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Chicago
Bandits Escape With $4000 After Yellowstone Stage Hold Up
Three bandits who robbed twelve stages in Yellowstone National park are believed to have fled with about $4,000 after hours of pursuit. The robbery occurred on a narrow winding road bordered by dense woods and led into rugged country. Two suspects were captured today.
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Livingston
Mont
Yellowstone National Park
Saloon license case heard for 218 North Front Street
Carl Kisselbach owner of the saloon at 218 North Front Street vowed to board up the wineroom and convert it into a kitchen should Jack Riley’s license be granted. The plan also barred women from the premises and promised strict adherence to state laws. Alderman C F Storandt read the communication as the liquor license committee considers the application.
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Carl Kisselbach
North Front Street
Jack Riley
C. F. Storandt
Liquor License Committee
City council debates bid withdrawal at meeting
Alderman Mahoney said the city strained for paying for the work as the council split over allowing the bid to be withdrawn. Alderman Schneeberger and others debated the issue at the last council gathering.
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Mahoney
Schneeberger
Bombs Found Aboard British Steamer Kirkoswald
Nine bombs concealed in sugar bags were found on the British steamer Kirkoswald after discharging cargo at Marseilles on her eastward run. Officers landing in New York said the sugar was loaded at the Fabre line pier in Brooklyn and that stevedores likely hid the bombs, which did not explode.
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New York
Kirkoswald
Marseilles
France
Fabre Line
Brooklyn
Officials See German Note As Unsatisfactory in Lusitania Row
Washington officials privately voiced that Germany’s reply to President Wilson’s second Lusitania note is unsatisfactory though they offered no official statement. They expect Wilson to reiterate his demands while fearing a break in relations may be considered, yet doubt an ultimatum will be issued. German counter proposals are seen as concessions none.
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United Press
Washington
Germany
Wilson
Lusitania
Berlin
United States
Weather summary for La Crosse and region
Showers tonight and Sunday headaches aside, temperatures near yesterday’s high of 75 and low 58. Wisconsin sees showers and thunderstorms tonight and Sunday with little temperature change. Minnesota unsettled then fair. Iowa unsettled today with cooler west portion. River forecast shows a fall over the next 48 hours.
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la Crosse
Wisconsin
Minnesota
Iowa
Plains States
Mississippi Valley
North Dakota
Middle Atlantic
Deeds Landing
Pr. du Chien
Dubuque
Ae Een
St. Paul
Germany Rejects Wilsons Safe Passage Claim In War Zone Note
The German government rejects President Wilsons assurances for neutral and American ship safety in the war zone. It asserts protection extends only to neutral ships or enemy vessels without contraband and says submarines may pass American passenger ships unmolested under conditions.
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Washington
Germany
Wilson
America
North America
Europe
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