Loyal German Austro-Hungarian Americans Rally in Brooklyn
More than 108000 American Germans and Austro-Hungarians gathered at Sheepshead Bay Speedway to affirm loyalty to the United States. Henry Weismann read a Declaration of Principles rejecting racial divisions and urging America first while honoring German heroes of the Union. The event featured patriotic songs, large flag displays, and floats honoring Washington and von Steuben, with safety crews aiding many attendees and a child injured by a broken windshield during the parade.
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Sheepshead Bay Speedway
United States
Henry Weismann
New York
Chicago
America
New Jersey
Cmor
Observance Association
Riegelmann
Kings County
Germany
Austria-Hungary
United Singers
Kings
Queens
Bronx
Hudson
Carl Fique
Otto C. F. Leddin
Ted S. Barron
Columbia
Hercheimer
Congress
Peter Muhrlenberg
von Steuben
Molly Pitcher
Ludwig
King George's
Navy
Liberty
Franz Sigel
Llewellyn Bruce
L. Simon
Charles Winkeman
Celia Seawood
East End Avenue
Per
Celia
Statue of Liberty
Council of Netions For Law, Order
Pennayvenia
Pastorius
Steuben
de Kalb
Schurz
Sice
Captain Hirshinger Killed During West Indies Landing
Special to The New York Times reports Captain Herbert Jay Hirshinger of the United States Marine Corps was shot and killed in Puerto Plata Santo Domingo on May 11 while commanding a marine detachment from the battleship Rhode Island. He died the next day from a head wound, believed from a stray shot, with no organized resistance reported. The Navy sent word to his widow in Boston.
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New York Times
Washington
Herbert Jay Hirshinger
United States Marine Corps
Puerto Plata
Santo Domingo
Hirshinger
Rhode Island
Navy Department
Caperton
Boston
Baltimore
West Indies
New Jersey
Salem
Sacramento
Charles Batch
Georgia
Marine Corps
Olongapo
Philippine Islands
Tefore
Marine Barracks
Bremerton Navy Yard
Daniels
San Tiego
Cal
Haiti
J H. Pendleton
Peorto Plata
Marine Artillery
Representative Bailey Opposes Nonpartisan Tariff Commission Plan
Representative Bailey of Pennsylvania denounces nonpartisan tariff commissions and rainey’s administration bill. He will offer a counterproposition for a 27000 dollar appropriation to fund expert statistics for tariff testing and argues revenue power should stay with Congress. He criticizes past tariff boards, including the Tariff Commission of 1883, as ineffective.
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Washington
Bailey
Pennsylvania
William Jennings Bryan
House of Representatives
Frese
iBiawewes
Tariff Board
Mr. Batley
Tiemocrata
Taft
Congress
Tariff Commission
Pacifist or Militarist Dr Eaton Attacks Wilson Policy
Rev. Dr. Charles A. Eaton faced an impassioned West Side YMCA audience as he denounced the Wilson administration on war policy and Mexico. He urged decisive action, criticized pacifism and urged readiness, sparking cheers and a walkout by a YMCA member who challenged his stance.
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Eaton
Jod
Ila
Carranza
America
Mexico
Luattania
United States
Purople
Dr. Eaton
President Wilson
Lusitania
Count von Bernstorff
Dron
Kitchin Reenters Congress With Large Win in North Carolina
Washington reports indicate Majority Leader Claude Kitchin won renomination in North Carolina's 2nd district by about 7,000 votes. He carried virtually all counties amid a largely personal opposition, aided by his support for Army Navy and Shipping bills. He spent little on the campaign, focusing funds on staff and literature.
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Washington
Kitchin
Congres
North Carolina
Wilson
Lashed by his wife in Hotel Ansonia incident unfolds
Albert J Hart reports a beating by his wife Helen G Hart at the Hotel Ansonia. In a dramatic lobby confrontation a bystander cop intervenes and Hart seeks arrest for Mrs Hart. At the station Hart offers bail with a watch seized for surety, while both narrate a history of quarrels and mistrust.
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Hotel Anson
Broadway
Street
Albert J Hart
Porter
We-- Sixty-eighth Street
Mr. Hart
West Sixty Eighth Street
New York
West
City
Art
Hart
Leary
Rich Foundations Accused by Priest Conspiracy Charge
Rev Father Joseph H. Rockwell of Brooklyn College denounces the Carnegie, Rockefeller, and Sage foundations in a Brooklyn Church sermon accusing them of using money to curb Catholic education and threaten the Church. He urges Catholics to defend their rights as citizens and resist what he calls a controlled education effort.
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Carnegie
Rockefeller
Joseph H. Rockwell
Brooklyn College
Church of St. Ignatius
Carroll Street
Brooklyn
Father Rockwell
Judas
St. Paul
Franely
Tather Rockweil
Carnegie F&foundation
Caesar
Troops Parade to Calm El Paso Address by General Bell
Fort Bliss troops and nearby forces will join a joint parade in El Paso to reassure residents that military power is ready to handle any contingency. General Bell said no trouble is anticipated though many citizens have offered aid to city and state authorities if riots occur. He noted armed civilians would be disarmed if needed and cited concerns about Mexican attacks fueling his statements.
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United States
General Bell
Bell
Arrested Bishop of Jalapa Describes Mexican Turmoil
The Rev. Demetrio Aguilar said conditions in Mexico had not improved and order could not be kept in major cities. He reported many churches closed, priests' allegiance affecting openings, and the capture of a bishop from Vera Cruz during a May 2 incident. Aguilar, Mexican secretary to the Jalapa bishop, and the Rev. Enrique Jaricar were with him.
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Demetrio Aguilar
Verarug
Montevideo
Spain
Mexico
Jalapa
Father Aguilar
Vera Cruz
Enrique Jaricar
Americans Return to Mines in Mexican Districts
El Paso reports miners and milling men plan to return to Parral and Aguas Calientes next week as Carranza officials issue safe conduct. Since General Luis Herrera’s forces entered the Varral district conditions have normalized after rioting, and American industries are reopening with workers eager to return.
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New York Times
EL Paso
Texas
Mexico
Parral
Aguascalientes
Columbus
Carranza
Luis Herrera
Varral
Parra
A. J. McQuatters
Alvarado Minin and Milling Company
Tapping Rumors Reach Richmond Grand Jury
The Grand Jury in Richmond Borough will investigate alleged telephone wiretapping extending to Staten Island and will probe the garbage plant controversy. District Attorney Fach plans to call witnesses as needed and may subpoena Police Commissioner Arthur Woods over Lake Island police deployments. Edward P. Doyle cites suspected wire tapping and urges an investigation.
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Staten Island
Richmond
Fach
Grand Jury
Arthur Woods
Lake Island
Edward P. Doyle
President Wilson Attends Memorial at Arlington
President Wilson attended memorial exercises in Arlington National Cemetery’s Confederate section but did not speak. He was greeted by a large crowd after unexpectedly appearing instead of his prior plan to abstain. Senator Vardaman defended Southern secession and the Confederacy’s fate tied to federal power. Secretary Daniels sat on the platform.
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Washington
Wilson
Arlington National Cemetery
Vardaman
Daniels
Spaniards in Mexico City urge King Alfonso to avert war
The Spanish colony in Mexico City held a mass meeting and resolved to address King Alfonso asking his influence to prevent war between Mexico and the United States. They also urged Latin American Spanish colonies and the Spanish press to join in the plea. More than 200 Spaniards attended.
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NEW York Times
Mexico City
Alfonso
Chamberlain
Royal Palace
Madrid
Mexico
United States
Latin America
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Memorial
Arlington
Astor Genst Company
Fifth Avenue
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Salomon & Company
N. Y
Board of Foreign Missions of the M. Church
Curtis Publishing Co
Phila
Perry Goods Economist
N. Y. Lubricating Oil Co
N. New York Edison Co
N. Packard Motor Car Co
N.Y
RC. Williams Co
John Wanamaker
Hooven, Owens, Rentschler CO
Woolworth
Tel
Barclay
Montgomery Ward
Cadillac Motor Car Co
Detroit
Mich
Chainer Metor Car Co
Burroughs A Hs Adding Machine Co
Kch Oeoh Board of Commerce
Amnenia Life Ins. Co
Cincinnati
WwWeleh Grape Juice Co
Westfield
Simmons Hardware Co
St. Loui
John B. Stetson
Phila. Electric Co
Sears Roebuck Co
White Meter Car Co
Cleveland
Bureau of Standards
Woolworth Bldg
N.Y.C
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