East Africa Battle Near Silently Advancing in German East Africa
British forces push inland toward German East Africa with a column reaching the south end of the figure Mountains and encountering strong German positions near Nikocheni on a narrow river neck. General Smuts reports the Panagii River advance continues with the enemy entrenched and defending.
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Reichstag Debate Attacks on Chancellor Rise in Berlin
In Berlin the Reichstag debate erupts over censorship and submarine policy with conservatives attacking the Chancellor and press censorship while Socialists defend moderation toward America. The Kaiser's circle and Wilson mediation provoke sharp exchanges as annexationists press hard lines.
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Bethmann in Bavaria reassures King in peace talks
A Tageblatt Munich report confirms Chancellor Bethmann Hollweg met King Ludwig III of Bavaria to discuss inner politics and peace prospects. The visit aimed to ease fears of Prussian overreach and strengthen federal unity while aligning Bavarian views with Imperial policy on peace terms and wartime governance.
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Asquith replies on peace terms speaking in Commons
Prime Minister Asquith told the House of Commons there was nothing in the German chancellor's statement to indicate willingness to discuss peace terms. He declined added remarks beyond Sir Edward Grey's recent speech, while noting Allied hopes for neutral mediation and eventual peace with Wilson at the head of negotiations.
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Tisza Says Peace Rest with Allies
Count Tisza the Hungarian premier tells a Berlin Tageblatt correspondent that peace depends on enemies actions and that central powers seek a durable European quiet. He notes Italy’s exit from Austrian soil as a final pre condition while negative bets by Grey and Poincaré misjudge allied hopes.
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Baker Predicts Peace in Democratic Rally Speech
Secretary Baker told about 200 Cleveland Democrats that before the election there will be a triumphant demonstration of the value of the Wilson Administration and its moral neutrality. He urged the audience, members of the Tom...
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Kaiser's Mediation Sought by Wilson and Belgium Pact Mention
Prince Camporeale reports that the Kaiser pressed President Wilson for mediation and proposed sending von Bulow to Washington to back a peace plan. The bid reportedly included spontaneous concessions such as evacuating Belgium. A premature report of von Bulow’s U.S. trip arose from an indiscretion.
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Berlin Rejects Plan for Relief of Poland
Berlin rejects Britain’s counterproposals for Polish relief after a conference at the American Embassy. Germany favors importing food for Polish towns at the German government’s expense with strict rationing and neutral commissioners confirming surpluses, while supplies for occupying forces and police will be paid at market rates through October.
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New Super Zeppelin Reported Over Lake Constance
Zurich reports from Romanshorn that a new super Zeppelin 74 feet long recently appeared during trial flights over Lake Constance. It carries 14 000 cubic meters capacity, seven motors, four armored gondolas with machine guns and small cannons, and bomb and aerial torpedo discharge gear. Weighing forty tons, it can rise to 15 400 feet and has long range.
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Britain to Rush Troops to Front in War Office Debate
In a Commons debate on wartime conduct, ministers defended Earl Kitchener as plans moved to reinforce the front. Churchill questioned rifle supply and home defenses while Asquith praised Kitchener's leadership and pledged to improve frontline manpower.
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Britain Buys Norway Catch To Bolster War Food
The Daily Chronicle reports the British Government has purchased Norway's entire fish catch for the year depriving Germany of outside stock. Norway leads Northern Europe in production, Sweden and Denmark small by comparison. Germany earlier secured Norway’s catch, but Britain led this year as enemy activity and naval needs reduced British supplies. Rock Island to the Rockies and the Rocky Mountain National Park in Colorado offer a travel note with low fares and travel service information.
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Submarine Toll Reports Few American Losses in May
Washington reports official May naval losses show many submarines sunk but only one American craft confirmed. The tally emphasizes enemy submarines at sea with limited American casualties.
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Record of Allied Shipping Losses by Submarines through April
British Embassy records show up to end of April neutral nations lost 121 ships to submarines. The State Department built a diplomatic file, listing only one American ship, the Leelanaw, sunk July 25 last year. Norway suffered the most, with two ships lost, followed by Denmark Sweden Holland Greece and Spain with several losses.
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