Germany replies to US note on submarine warfare
Berlin reports Germany will not abandon neutral interests and will apply strict rules of international law to submarine warfare. Neutrals may not expect Germany to forego an effective weapon if Britain starves civilians. The note, criticizing US discrimination in favor of Britain, stresses armed merchantmen as warships and predicts publication Friday.
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Germany
United States
Great Britain
England
German Note Seeks Peace Based on Neutral Rights
Allied press summary details Germany’s offer to limit submarine warfare to protect neutrals while preserving its own war aims. Germany praises diplomatic ties with the United States, accuses Britain of law violations, and calls for Britain to follow international law. The note says further concessions are possible if U S pressure enforces humane rules against British starvation tactics.
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Associated Press
Berlin
Germany
United States
Herlin
England
Great Britain
Imperial chancellor seeks to avoid break in talks
Berlin May 4 through London May 5 American ambassador James W. Gerard met with Herr von Jagow the German foreign minister at 4 5 oclock this afternoon in an effort to avert a rupture in negotiations.
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Berlin
London
James W. Gerard
Herr von Jagow
Four Irish Rebels Shot After Martial Court Deaths
Dublin May 5 four more Irish rebels sentenced by a court martial were executed yesterday. The men named Joseph Plhinkett Edward Daly Michael OHarrahan and William Pearse were among those shot. Fifteen others initially condemned were commuted to ten years imprisonment. Two additional defendants drew ten year terms.
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Associated Press
Dublin
Joseph Plhinkett
Edward Daly
Michael O’harrahan
William Pearse
Parker's Campaign Fire: Moose Money Backed Governor Bid
Progressive Republican candidate Parker spent $30,452 in campaign funds funded by Moose Money. The report notes the amount and funding source as part of campaign finance coverage.
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MOOSE
Parker
Parker Campaign Spending Revealed in Louisiana
A New Orleans based dispatch reports J M Parker Progressive Republican gubernatorial candidate expended substantial funds in Louisiana. National Progressive committee with George W Perkins led $10000, while Parker and aides contributed over 30000. Local Times-Picayune and other groups received large sums for printing and auto hire and meals across wards.
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Walter Lt. Denegre
Manchester
Washington
Parker Committee
New Orleans
Times-Picayune
W.c. Harder
Warcer
Robert W. Skidmore
Tenth Ward
Last Conference Plan on Mexican Border Accepted
Secretary Baker forwarded to General Scott Sete the notification that the El Paso conference plan of cooperation for the Mexican border region is acceptable to the Washington government. The message was sent on Thursday from Washington.
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Washington
el Paso
Scott Sete
Baker
Carrante
Mexico
White House
General Scott
General Obregon
Lansing
Scott
General Obreton
Wilson
Carranza
Plan to shift Mexican border crisis to Carranza push
General Carranza is expected to accept a plan to counter bandit activity in southern border regions. The arrangement includes Carranza troops conducting operations while American expeditionary forces gradually withdraw as Mexican policing improves. The pact also allows use of Mexican railroads for expedition supplies and commits U S troops to minimize clashes with local townspeople.
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Carranza
Yards and Streets Show Improvement in town areas
Citizens praise cleaner yards streets and sidewalks as City Hall property and downtown areas look immaculate. Post office area shows less litter and committees note improved appearance amid efforts to place new paper waste receptacles once secured.
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City Hall
Mand Street
DeSiard Street
French Repulse Attack at Verdun After German Assault
Associated Press reports that French forces repulsed a strong German attack north of hill 304, west of the Meuse, with only minor German gains in advanced trenches. The German attack on the trenches at Cappy failed amid intermittent bombardment east of the Meuse and in the Woerre district.
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Associated Preas
Paris
Meuse
Cappy
Woevre
Pleasant's Official Majority in Louisiana Governor Race
New Orleans May 5 Ruffin Pleasant's democratic majority for governor over John M Parker progressive Was 42733 according to official returns compiled by Secretary of State Millsaps to be canvassed at a joint session next Thursday May 11 Separate parish returns from Union West Carroll Tangipahoa Cameron Allen Rapides and Vernon had not been received by noon May 1.
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Shreveport Times
New Orleans
J. M Parker
Mr. Parker
Wilson T. Peterman
Secretary of State
Millsaps
George W. Perkins
New York
Theodore Roosevelt
United States
Chicago
Perkins
Louisiana
National Progressive Party
Parker
Roosevelt
Ruffin
Pleasant
John M. Parker
W. F. Millsaps
General Assembly
Union
West Carroll
Tangipahoa
Cameron
Allen Rapides
Vernon
Wilson Cabinet Weighs German Note Amid Uncertainty
Washington officials scrutinize the German note transmitted by press dispatches. While some expect Germany to abandon submarine warfare, others doubt it without the official text. Ambassador Gerard and Von Bernstorff move on. congressional views split on whether the note meets U S demands and avoids breaking relations.
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Associated Press
Washington
Wilson
Gerard
Germany
United States
Great Britain
Great Britaan
Congress
New York
von Bernstorff
Jersey Breeders End Convention Ends With Banquet
Visiting members of the Louisiana Jersey Breeders Association enjoyed a Riverside Club banquet hosted by J N Breuggershoff secretary of the State Fair. Dignitaries included Dr Oscar Dowling and Dr G E Nesom with tours to Jersey herds, a two hour rest at Happy Home plantation, and excursions to inspect herds before departure tonight.
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Louisiana Jersey Breeders Association
Riverside Club
Oscar Dowling
State Board of Health
G. E. Nesom
Government Service
Houton Rouge
J. E B. Keeney
Louisiana Industrial Institute
Staples
Baton Rouge
Genie Miller
T. J. Shelton
Board of Directors
Jersey
Happy Home
Marines Land To Protect U S Mission In Santo Domingo
In Santo Domingo on May 5 the United States Marines landed from the converted cruiser Praris to safeguard the American legation as the revolutionary situation worsened and grew critical.
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Santo Domingo
United States
Praris
Legation
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